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The rhyme or reason to the 10 track 1999 release... Did you know... that when 1999 was first released on CD, the track "DMSR" was omitted? The original CD version of the album was cut, omitting "D.M.S.R.". There is a disclaimer on the back cover of the original compact disc pressing that reads "To enable the release of 1999 as a single compact disc, the song DMSR has been omitted from the original LP edition".
Now, here's the thing: there was never any need in the first place to omit DMSR because the disc would have STILL been WELL under the 74 minute (at the time) limit for CD's, had 1999 been released on a single disc in it's entirety!!!!!!!!
Now, here's another thing: for the sake of arguement, IF they did have to omit a track from 1999, why omit one of the strongest tracks (DMSR) instead of omitting by far the weakest track, the abysmal "FREE"?
All of this said, the original 10 track version of 1999 is a very highly sought after collectable by Prince collectors. [Edited 7/4/11 0:13am] | |
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..."Free" is abysmal? "I don't think you'd do well in captivity." - random person's comment to me the other day | |
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Yes it is. | |
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Maybe early CD players weren't always up to spec and the labels had to play it safe.
But you are right about Free. That awful song should still be in the vault. | |
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They took out DMSR? For what?! | |
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First, standard CDs in 1982 were 60 minutes, not 74. Second, WB asked Prince which song to drop; he chose DMSR. | |
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believe that is the correct answer | |
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Really? I nearly chucked mine. RIP | |
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I think i have about 3 of them, where i've ordered them for the 11 track and they came as the 10 track version, i think it's as rare as Exodus. (not much)
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...Sacrilege. "I don't think you'd do well in captivity." - random person's comment to me the other day | |
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It's not that rare.
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I dunno, I think it's rather insufferable too | |
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I bought a copy of the CD in Germany without DMSR, but no disclaimer was on it.
I took me a few weeks to realize it because I was really into the symbol album at that time (it had just been released a couple of months), but wanted to acquire 1999.
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It is? I've got one to sell, if so... However, I can't imagine it being that rare given it was on the market for years. | |
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It's not. | |
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I never knew this either. I still have a copy of the 10 tracker too.
I always wished DMSR was the album opener, and 1999 the closer - but that's for another thread Little? Yeah, right. It might be little but it's loud | |
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I had one, sold it years ago for $5.00. Then this year I saw one used for $.50 and I scooped it up for the collectability factor. Don't think it will ever be worth big $$, I just like having stuff. Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths...(Jeremiah 6:16) www.ancientfaithradio.com
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Damn. And I sold mine to daPrettyman!! You played me dude!! | |
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First, I love Free!!! ALways have and always will
Second, I was lucky enuf to find a copy of the 10 track in a record store. Think I got it for like $7, I was happy Yes, at 19, I finally saw the Revolution, a legendary band. And I talked to Wendy!!! In addition to seeing Prince, I have now lived life. Thank you Purple People!! | |
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To anyone who hates "Free":
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---- Anyways lol that's stupid they took out DMSR just for minutes. That don't make sense. | |
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ikr?? they coulda took Let's Pretend We're Married off or something other than the funky DMSR Yes, at 19, I finally saw the Revolution, a legendary band. And I talked to Wendy!!! In addition to seeing Prince, I have now lived life. Thank you Purple People!! | |
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Or better, they could've left the entire album alone. | |
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haha, touche' my friend Yes, at 19, I finally saw the Revolution, a legendary band. And I talked to Wendy!!! In addition to seeing Prince, I have now lived life. Thank you Purple People!! | |
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I didn't buy it on CD until it was issued intact on CD. I don't want you to think like me. I just want you to think. | |
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Hater gone hate and Free is still gonna suck. That's the way of the world. I don't want you to think like me. I just want you to think. | |
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Not when they only had 60 minutes to work with. I don't want you to think like me. I just want you to think. | |
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Whatever you say. | |
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Where are you getting your information, and do you have a link to back it up? Not to be argumenative, but 74 minutes was chosen as the CD running time from the giddy-up, due to the fact (ALLEGEDLY) that one of Beethoven's symphonies ran exactly that amount of time.
Even still... 1999 was NOT released in on CD 1982. There were only actually a handful of CD's released in 1982. Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here" was one of those. 1999 was not released on CD, IIRC, until around 1985 (or certainly 1984 at the earliest....I'm checking into this).
Also, I remember when 1999 was first released on CD reading about it in the magazine "Digital audio and compact disc review", and they noted even at the time that the omission of DMSR was inexplicable, considering there would have been plenty of room to spare even if it had been included. [Edited 7/4/11 13:20pm] | |
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Of course, with tthe time limites, the better solution would have been.....
Disc 1
1999 Little red corvette Delirious Lets pretend we're married DMSR Automatic Something in the Water Free
Disc 2
Lady Cab Driver All the Critics love you in NY International Lover Irresistable Bitch Horny Toad How Come U don't call me anymore Little Red Corvette (Dance Mix) . | |
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Agreed, this would have been awesome, but I should point out that there were no time limits in regard to releasing 1999 on 1 CD in it's entirety. | |
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