'morning everyone.

Is that true? Does this version really exist?

I've also heard that Prince edited other songs such as 'Computer Blue' (originally running to 9 mins) and 'Purple Rain' (18 mins).

Can U imagine the 'Purple Rain' album with those timings?

Yes, it exists.

The full-length Computer Blue runs approximately 14 minutes.

And there are live renditions of Purple Rain that run in excess of 20 minutes (including a performance from the Rosemont in 1984).

Genesia said:

Really? Is the Purple Rain long version complete with an instrumental intro, such as on the Syracuse video?

It does exist, I´ve seen it on some expensive bootleg at a record fare but I haven´t heard it yet. I quite like the 12" maxi version so I wonder what else he added to that.I can never get enough of all those long and stretched versions of his 80s songs . He should release a rehearsal album one day with those long versions.

YEP! Def a 30 minute version of I would die for you. It even had an official release!


There are also extended/alternate versions of Take me with U, The beautiful ones and Darling Nikki.

There are about 5/6 different versions of Computer Blue Ranging between 7 and 14 minutes.

Can you imagine a 25th double disc anniversary editon of the album including all of these, as well as all the b'sides and popular boots from then - Possessed - Moonbeam Levels - Electric Intercourse - to name a few, to be released next year?


Amazing!

mentalist said:

No it didn't; a ten minute edit of the longer 30 minute long jam was released.

HamsterHuey said:

You're right!


I have so much stuff I forget what's official an what's not!!!!

BUT.....

I am pretty sure that I have a german pressing something.... of I would die 4 U, that states on the cover 30 minute ext mix or something. I plan to check this when I get home,


but either way it exsists in some shape or form cause I got it!


Thanks for the correction

mentalist said:

Uhm, I must admit, that it might be on a rare promo or something. Ayedunno; I do not own everything he ever did.

But I know the 30 minute version exists on a boot. So that made me conclude it wasn't official.

Love it!
[Edited 6/9/08 9:19am]

HamsterHuey said:

Ok, well I definitely have it on vinyl, and as much as you got me thinking and putting doubt in my mind about it.....I'm pretty sure that it's not a boot!!!!


I will definitely check though.


And yes, I love it too!!!

I love that GUITARS AND DRUMS! shout on the boot.

Sophianestesia said:

I just looked through my collection and came across this one, so I guess it's true I need to listen to this

It's really funky..It can be found on The Work Volume 1 CD3

Rinluv said:

To me it sounds more like a soundboard recording from either a rehearsal or an actual concert.Not too sure if it really is a *studio* outtake..

beatz01 said:

was wondering where it came from as well, sounded like a concert to me

veronikka said:

Live studio recording.

Everyone, THANKS for the info. These 'Work' Volumes some of u own, are these the ultimate sources of unreleased Prince material? Do these volumes contain everything that was locked up in the vault in Paisley Park?

This is a fun track for a listen or two, but it does sound like more of a rehearsal than anything else.


Now the extended versions of Computer Blue...

I love this version, when i first found it i listened to it on repeat and for weeks on end!!

I found it on Purple Rain Special Edition!

beatz01 said:

That's beacause it's not a studio outtake nor a concert. But it can be found on The Work Volume 1 CD3 cuz I have it. It runs 30:41. It's there along side Possesed(Vocal), Wet Dream Cousin, Climax, Electric Intercourse and others.

the edited version that became the 12" single is much better, the 30 minute version just goes on and on and doesn't add anything to the song.

Meloh9 said:

At some point, the 30 minute version turns into another released song. I have not listened 2 that in quite a while so I've forgotten which song it turns into.

Graycap23 said:

Not mistaken that jam with the jam with Feline/Erotic City etc? The long I Would Die 4 U is just a long jam. Or it must contain an instrumental song I never heard of.

Graycap23 said:

Do you mean Billy´s Sunglasses which turns into Strange Relationship ?

KoolEaze said:

When does 'Billy's Sunglasses' turn in2 'Strange relationship'? I need to listen to that again (and that scares me)...

Sophianestesia said:[quote]

KoolEaze said:

When does 'Billy's Sunglasses' turn in2 'Strange relationship'? I need to listen to that again (and that scares me)...[/quote


Oh, towards the end. You can clearly hear portions of Strange Relationship.

KoolEaze said:[quote]

Sophianestesia said:

I love 'Billy'. I listen to it all the time. But I never pick up on 'Strange Relationship' coming in.

I seem to remember that it is a soundcheck performance and not a live studio outtake. It was recorded specifically for release, but was edited down. I have to check my notes to verify this, but that sounds correct to me.

KoolEaze said:

Yes! I listened to that again and I caught it! That's where it all began, isn't that?

Even if its a good tune 30 minutes is way too long IMHO.
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toots said:

I know thats a whole episode of Good Times!