The Ultimate CD's that went out were a tease!LOS ANGELES - During his groundbreaking 18-year paisley reign at Warner Bros., Prince built a superfunkycalifragisexy legacy of genre-bending hits that made him royalty on the rock, soul, pop and R&B charts.

Warner Bros. Records salutes the Twin Cities' funknastiest son with a pair of releases: ULTIMATE PRINCE, a two-disc compilation featuring his biggest hits and hard-to-find remixes; plus DIAMONDS AND PEARLS, a DVD collection of videos, performances and more.


Both are available August 22 at regular retail outlets and online at onlyhitmusic.com. The double-CD set can be purchased for a suggested list price of $24.98, while the DVD is available for $14.99.


Featuring more than two-and-a-half hours of prime Prince, ULTIMATE includes songs recorded between 1978 and 1993. The two-disc set contains the Grammy-winning singles "Kiss" and "Purple Rain," plus #1 pop hits "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy" as well as rare remixes of "Cream," "Little Red Corvette" and "Pop Life."


Drawing from music Prince originally recorded with his backing bands The Revolution and The New Power Generation, ULTIMATE tracks the artist's evolution from his early albums (Prince, Dirty Mind and Controversy) and pop successes (1999, Purple Rain and Sign 'O' The Times) to more eclectic albums (Lovesexy, Diamonds And Pearls and the "symbol" album).


A marathon of funky joints, sensual ballads and dynamic pop, ULTIMATE features Prince's first #1 R&B hit, "I Wanna Be Your Lover" from his self-titled 1979 sophomore album, as well as his Top 5 Pop hits: "Sign 'O'

The Times," "Raspberry Beret" and "U Got The Look," and his Top 5 R&B hits: "Controversy," "1999" and "Alphabet St."


A treasure chest of royal rarities, ULTIMATE collects hard-to-find tracks including the single version of "7" from the symbol album; the 12-inch version of "Raspberry Beret" from Around The World In A Day and the classic B-side "She's Always In My Hair" rounded out with remixes of "Hot Thing" from Sign 'O' The Times and "Thieves In The Temple" from the Graffiti Bridge soundtrack.


DIAMONDS AND PEARLS contains more than an hour of music including the DVD debut of concert performances, interviews and classic videos. The collection spotlights songs from Diamonds and Pearls, Prince's thirteenth studio album and his first with the New Power Generation. Videos for the smash singles "Gett Off," "Cream" and the title track are bolstered by clips of fan favorites such as "Money Don't Matter 2 Night" and "Insatiable," as well as three more album tracks.


The DVD also features concert footage of Prince and the NPG working up a sweaty funk on the Diamonds and Pearls tracks - "Thunder," "Jughead" and "Live 4 Love." The collection also captures Prince and his formidable band putting their unmistakable spin on Aretha Franklin's classic soul hit, "Dr. Feelgood." Interviews with Prince and the band round out DIAMONDS AND PEARLS.


Considered a musical genius by many of his peers, Prince Rogers Nelson occupies a rarified place in music history as: a four-time Grammy winner; a prolific hitmaker with more than 50 multi-platinum, platinum and gold release to his credit; an electrifying performer whose last tour was one the year's top-sellers; and a consummate musician dedicated to exploring new musical territory.


ULTIMATE PRINCE

Track Listing




Disc 1

1. "I Wanna Be Your Lover"

2. "Uptown"

3. "Controversy"

4. "1999"

5. "Delirious"

6. "When Doves Cry"

7. "I Would Die 4 U"

8. "Purple Rain"

9. "Sign 'O' The Times"

10. "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man"

11. "Alphabet St."

12. "Diamonds And Pearls"

13. "Gett Off"

14. "Money Don't Matter 2 Night"

15. "7"

16. "Nothing Compares 2 U"

17. "My Name Is Prince"




Disc 2

1. "Let's Go Crazy" - Special Dance Mix

2. "Little Red Corvette" - Dance Remix

3. "Let's Work" - Dance Remix

4. "Pop Life" - Fresh Dance Mix

5. "She's Always In My Hair" - 12" Version

6. "Raspberry Beret" - 12" Version

7. "Kiss" - Extended Version

8. "U Got The Look" - Long Look

9. "Hot Thing" - Extended Remix

10. "Thieves In The Temple" - Remix

11. "Cream" - N.P.G. Mix






DIAMONDS AND PEARLS

DVD Track Listing




1. "Gett Off"

2. "Cream"

3. "Diamonds And Pearls"

4. "Call The Law"

5. "Willing And Able"

6. "Insatiable"

7. "Strollin'"

8. "Money Don't Matter 2 Night"

9. "Thunder"

10. "Dr. Feelgood"

11. "Jughead"

12. "Live 4 Love"





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source: (CD) Lellie Capwell / lellie.capwell@wmg.com

(DVD) Christopher Buerger / christoph.buerger@wmg.com

Okay...I don't see the relationship with what you posted to anything Greycap23 said. The diamonds and pearls dvd is not breakthrough info and the Ultimate Cds is not new news either. Please elaborate on how this relates to Grey's predictions.

U will have 2 wait 4 the last quarter 4 that.....

thank's gray, that's what I was thinking too.

Gray may not have the final specifics but usually when you are dealing with very creative people things come when the feeling hits. Gray knows when things are going on..he's not looking for attention, He is the catalyst for excitement and anticipation. Just from what I've seen on these boards, thank goodness he's talking!!

1nonly said:

Voidra said:

Don't get me wrong. That's all good and well, but I think you're referring to the masters of the back catalog coming out right? That may be something to look forward to, I agree. But, the ultimate cds was common knowledge well before gray broke word on the back catalog being remastered.

Voidra said:

This is old news. Ultimate Prince was originally due to come out a week before 3121, but Prince stopped its release. Tangerine17 has kept us posted on this project for MONTHS now, going back into 2005. Graycap claimed we were getting remastered albums, not a hits collection. I don't see how this, or the D&P video collection has ANYTHING to do with what he previously claimed.

no, this is NEW news because now it's officially coming out.

JediMaster said:

Bzzzzt..... Next.

Oh who cares - just bring it on I'll buy both and the remastered albums too!
I'm a fool for "For You" by itself...

Voidra said:[quote]no, this is NEW news because now it's officially coming out.

JediMaster said:

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ehhh...this info was posted a long time ago.

that's wonderful..so just in case I'm not the only one that missed this version of the news that broke 13 hours ago. Also, a long time ago it was in limited availability. And please don't roll your eyes,.. my children get time out for that.

Anx said:

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[Edited 8/3/06 13:33pm]

So are these songs really remastered or not ? I read here some while ago that they´re technically not really remastered . And what about the songs on Girl 6..are they remastered?

I really don't know but when I heard before that it was out I searched everywhere I could to buy it..many leads of where to buy came from this site and I could never find it. I almost paid $125 for it on Ebay. Glad I didn't!

KoolEaze said:

Voidra said:

Wow, I don't know how long I've been looking for this!

Voidra said:

It DIDN'T break 13 hours ago, it broke MONTHS ago!

It breaks down like this:

The album was first discussed late last year.

The album was set to be released a week before 3121

A few of the discs leaked, but Prince pulled the plug on the original release date.

WB rescheduled the album for the fall (an August release was posted on sites like Amazon.com MONTHS ago).

The D&P DVD was discussed last month HERE ON THE ORG. Here's a link to the original thread:

http://www.prince.org/msg...To-Hit-DVD

The thread linked to a Billboard article, which was posted on July 13th

http://www.billboard.com/...1002839194

So, as you can see, old news. You may have missed it, and that is understandable, but don't get mad at us who already knew about it.

Voidra said:

yeah, and when i'd cry fire in a crowded theater, i'd get a lot more than a time out from my parents so if you're gonna keep up the "storm after the calm" posts, ya might wanna stuff a phone book down the back of your pants first.

Voidra said:

Maybe he does - unfortunately he won't/can't share that info with us.



Now thats the funniest thing I've heard all day.

thedoorkeeper said:

me too

if info dont come with a link - it aint info to me

classify it as a rumour-thread in my head

Voidra said:

You're a fool...stop, take a breath, LISTEN to what other people are saying. THIS IS OLD NEWS and certainly has no relation to what that fraud Greycrap is lying about. Which reminds me, why do people give that ingrate the benefit of the doubt? Nothing he's said has come true...

From a certain point of view, any info supplied ahead of time is rumour until an official press release. But the fact is reliable information does leak out way before it has an official stamp on it. In this case, there were official press releases and adverts for the Ultimate Collection the FIRST TIME round, but that still didn't prevent it from getting pulled at the last minute! Still, it's been known for a long time UNNOFFICIALLY that the Ultimate collection would get released (again) most likely sometime in August.

Similarly, reliable information about The D&P video collection release was posted ages ago (I think it is somewhat mis-leading of that article not to mention that this video collection has been available on VHS since the mid-90s and is nothing really new).

As has been said, I don't see how any of this relates to Graycap's predictions - other than he's pretty much said "something is coming later this year" which is so vague that it can be applied to anything tha might come along. There seems a few people still trying to defend Graycap in spite of his vague announcements and information that has been proved to not come true. The news on these releases is hardly justification for Graycap's predictions.

Prince is gay! hahahha oops sorry wrong thread im only kidding anyway

Gee Anx, crying 'fire' in a crowded theatre is a life threatening situation, all I did was post what I found on Google and it was released 13 hours before the time i posted it. Ya'll need to lighten up just a little. And as far as anger goes, why in the world would anyone get angry over news of an upcoming release.



All I did was try to share information that I found. ..and sorry if the thread title bothered anyone but it seems like people that try to share information have to really take a beating around here if you're not one of the select few. Good thing you guys don't have any real power - I'd be scared!

Anx said:

What I posted had broken 13 hours before on Google. I am not angry but am a bit curious as to why so many people are sensitive to the point of almost seeming psychotic over an album release.

I was just trying to share information that I found on Google - and maybe just trying to be part of the group but now I don't think I want to- too many neurotics here..

JediMaster said:

Voidra said:

you're right about everything voidra. i overreacted and everything you've said in this thread is completely spot on and amazingly insightful.

thank you for this scoop about the diamonds and pearls DVD. it was incredibly informative and fresh. please never leave the org. i'd cry.

awww...that was really sweet, I'm touched. Kisses to you my new friend!

Anx said:

Voidra said:

anything for you!

we probably shouldn't hug now, if that's okay.

Voidra said:

It's not the album release people are sensitive to, it's the thread title where you suggest Graycap's information is correct because of this info. The two have nothing to do with each other. If you'd just put in the title "Ultimate/D&P video collection release confirmed" then that would have been fine (although pretty much old news).

In the same way, if Prince announces a world tour at the beginning of September or whenever, that also does not corroborate with Greycap's info because Grey specifically stated the tour would be starting at the end of July, which clearly has turned out not to have happened, therefore his information has not been corroborated at all. As I've said before, if someone makes their predictions vague enough, they can claim for-knowledge of practically anything, even if they were just guessing, and make themselves out to be big and clever..

Voidra said:

Gray wouldn't know it if a particularly well-endowed elephant took him forcefully over a desk.





If by "the catalyst for excitement and anticipation" you mean "very tedious" then I agree!

Voidra said:

Borderline psychosis
U’re mind on trip
Borderline psychosis
Not 2 cool
Begging 2 be hip

Borderline psychosis
Being seen
But never heard
Borderline psychosis
Speaking loud
Not saying a word

Borderline psychosis
Need 2 wake up from this life of pain
Borderline psychosis
Next stop
Borderline insane