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If you were hired to put together "Purple Rain 30th Anniversary Edition" what would it look/sound like? So the 30th Anniversary of Purple Rain is on June 25th, 2014, whether there will actually be a "30th anniversary edition" is irrelevant and not the discussion or point of this thread. This is just for fun
Album artwork I'm not sure exactly how I would do it but the album would obviously be remastered and the track listings would be as follows: (All songs are the original album version unless specified differently)
1. Let's Go Crazy (7 minute version/the one that is actually used in the movie) (7:38) 2. Erotic City (3:56) 3. Take Me With U (3:54) 4. The Beautiful Ones (5:14) 5. Computer Blue (4:00) 6. Darling Nikki (4:14) 7. When Doves Cry (5:56) 8. 17 Days (3:58) 9. I Would Die 4 U (2:57) 10. Another Lonely Christmas (4:54) 11. Baby I'm A Star (4:24) 12. Purple Rain (8:41) 13. God (4:05)
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So, If you were hired to put together
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I'd keep the original album cover, and include a booklet with lyrics, photos and some sort of writing about the making of the album. Make it a multiple disc set, with disc 1 being the original album remastered; disc 2 being extended mixes / b-sides / previously unreleased outtakes; and disc 3 being a live DVD from the Purple Rain tour (or you could just use the movie). Maybe a live CD in addition to the DVD. Then put out a cheaper single disc version with just the original album remastered.
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I did this in 2007. I made this compilation that was supposed to be all Purple Rain related recordings, full versions, B-sides and outtatkes. My friend told me "You just made the Purple Rain boxset!"
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The sequencing on the original album is perfect so I wouldn't mess that up by including the bonus songs, they sould be added at the end. BUT, I would use the longer outtakes that are circulating on the various "deluxe" versions that are floating around. The extended "Computer Blue" is a MUST!
1. Let's Go Crazy (7:35) 2. Take Me With You (3:54) 3. The Beautiful Ones (6:07) 4. Computer Blue (7:29) 5. Darling Nikki (4:49) 6. When Doves Cry (5:54) 7. I Would Die 4 U (2:51) 8. Baby I'm A Star (4:22) 9. Purple Rain (8:48) 10. 17 Days (3:55) 11. Erotic City (5:31) 12. I Would Die 4 U (extended) (10:20) 13. Another Lonely Christmas (6:47) 14. God
Don't think an expanded version will happen, so I'm very happy with the unofficial versions. Just like the white winged dove... |
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Deluxe Edition
CD 1 - The album [released separately on vinyl]
CD 2 and 3 - Vault tracks/B-Sides/Alternate versions [released separately on vinyl]
CD 4 - First Avenue 1984 [released separately on vinyl]
DVD 1 - The film [released separately on DVD and Blu-Ray]
DVD 2 - Syracuse
DVD 3 - First Avenue 1983
+ 150 page hardback glossy book.
Standard Edition
CD - The album (Let's Go Crazy 12", Computer Blue extended)
Other Companion CD: protege tracks used in the film.
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let's go crazy - the new master (feat. tony m) take me with u - kirky j remix the beautiful ones - staxowax computer blue - itunes exclusive edit darling nikki - radio mix when doves cry - the new master (feat. larry graham) i would die 4 u - dj rashida's txt mssg rmx baby i'm a star - live with justin beiber purple rain - 7" edit | |
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one of the greatest treaures 2 include would be the purple note book that prince had back then during the 1999 tour that was the beginning of purple rain. it would be nice 2 see deleted footage and a live paisely park studio jam session with prince and the revolution current celebrating purple rain | |
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The album, as is. Plus 7" edits, 12" mixes, the b-sides + related artists songs featured in the movie.
The Aug 3rd '83 show. The out-takes, alt. versions and unreleased songs relating to the project and the era.
That's 4 CDs at least, and I'd stick the Syracuse show on Bluray in their too, and of course the movie. Maybe a tour T-shirt, the little cone-puppet thing, a venetian mask, reproduction tour program, all in a box.
I expect a remaster with a couple of 12" mixes and a slip case. | |
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It'd look like a bag of shit, but it would include more trinkets than a pensioners fireplace.
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Excellent: I love your tracklist!
Maybe this cover pic:
[img:$uid]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ecnirp2004/PrinceRemastersDeLuxeEdition2010.jpg[/img:$uid]
* Pic - credits: made by...? (I can't remember). Prince 4Ever.  | |
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The original damned CD, but this time, with bass. | |
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I think I would start with this as the point of comparison:
The Census Bureau estimates that there are 2,518 American Indians and Alaska Natives currently living in the city of Long Beach. |
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Also, do a series of shows in major venues (e.g., London, NYC, LA) playing the entire Purple Rain album in full with the Revolution. The Census Bureau estimates that there are 2,518 American Indians and Alaska Natives currently living in the city of Long Beach. |
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Closely followed by some UK SOTT shows with plenty of afters.
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where can we buy this ? lol nice
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nice, since Prince wanted a longer performance of Computer Blue u should put the 7+ min version on there | |
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should have read ur post 1st, I said the same as far as Computer Blue is concerned | |
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Impressive. Love it but Vanity was Denise Matthews, not Denise Williams. Other than that, this would be a cool release.
The expanded version of my book PRINCE and The Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983-1984 was released in November 2018. (www.amazon.com/gp/product/1538114623/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0) or www.facebook.com/groups/1...104195943/ | |
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Disc 1 I think should be the album as it was released but obviously remastered. There would be room for more songs but I don't know if it would be good for the flow of the album to have them mixed in or at the end.
Disc 2 should have:
Let's Go Crazy (Fresh Dance Mix) Erotic City (Extended Version) 17 Days Another Lonely Christmas God (Vocal) God (Instrumental) I Would Die 4 U (Extended Version) Computer Blue (Hallway Speech Version) Possessed (Extended Version) Electric Intercourse All Day, All Night G Spot The Dance Electric Our Destiny/Roadhouse Garden
Maybe various demos from the Family project, The Time, Sheila E, and Apollonia 6 (I would KILL to hear his version of A Million Miles), and other songs from the era that we don't really know about?
Disc 3 - Maybe a live CD from the Purple Rain tour?
Disc 4 could be the DVD/Blu-ray of the Syracuse show
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wow indeed, IMPRESSIVE!!
I love that album, "So".. deeply.
(thanks for the yt clip). Prince 4Ever. | |
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You're welcome. He is touring now with the original band from that album and playing the whole album at each concert (along with other stuff). I'm going to the upcoming show at the Hollywood Bowl.
So is a great album but did not come close to the sales of Purple Rain. Prince could easily do this and it would be a good thing for all involved. The Census Bureau estimates that there are 2,518 American Indians and Alaska Natives currently living in the city of Long Beach. |
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add Manic Monday, Traffic Jam, Lust U Always, Sugar Walls,
Feline, PR era sounding Nothing Compares 2 U
such an electric time | |
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Why has no-one mentioned the major outtake of the time which was originally slated for release - Wednesday....?! I would want to hear that. It amazes me that's never fully leaked. | |
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There is the version from the piano rehersals. | |
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^ Yes I mean the real full unreleased studio version, am very curious to hear that. | |
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Me too | |
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The only things I'd add would be his piano version of purple rain and the movie's extended version of I would die 4 u. The rest is perfect. | |
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WOW!! This would be amazing!! | |
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a diehard fans' dream come true!
I was just thinking about this | |
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