MIRvmn said:

GeorginaLestrade said:

"All Day,All Night"..."Electric Intercourse"..."Lust U Always"....."G-Spot"...."Computer Blue(Alternate take #whatever)...

in crisp,clear,pristine audio quality?

i just can't y'all....and on Good Friday too?

It would be amazing, especially Electric intercourse which is one of my favorite Prince songs from the 80s

Hi there.

Prince gon make it rain....and the color is purple.

nayroo2002 said:

nayroo2002 said:

[Flame snip - Militant]

He was blatently calling a certain demography "NON-FANS"

I call that a bullshit snip!!!

WTF???

No, he wasn't.

Actually, he was correct. He was pointing out that a lot of people jumped on the hype with "Purple Rain", and then didn't remain fans afterwards. It happens to most artists. There's a lot of people for whom "Thriller" is the only MJ album they own. I wouldn't call those people Michael Jackson fans, either.

And regardless, disagreeing with an opinion doesn't allow you to call them names. That's against the rules and it's why I snipped your post.

Militant said:

nayroo2002 said:

He was blatently calling a certain demography "NON-FANS"

I call that a bullshit snip!!!

WTF???

No, he wasn't.

Actually, he was correct. He was pointing out that a lot of people jumped on the hype with "Purple Rain", and then didn't remain fans afterwards. It happens to most artists. There's a lot of people for whom "Thriller" is the only MJ album they own. I wouldn't call those people Michael Jackson fans, either.

And regardless, disagreeing with an opinion doesn't allow you to call them names. That's against the rules and it's why I snipped your post.

Not sure that's a bad thing though. It's possible that only certain aspects of something touch a person in the way that makes them fans of that particular feeling persay, not necessarily fans of the whole. I think it's possible that that would still make them fans, right?

Of course, that's only my own 2 cents. I'd sure hate for it to be considered "flaming" at all...

[Edited 4/18/14 15:52pm]

\o/

WOW This is amazing news!!

Militant said:

nayroo2002 said:

He was blatently calling a certain demography "NON-FANS"

I call that a bullshit snip!!!

WTF???

No, he wasn't.

Actually, he was correct. He was pointing out that a lot of people jumped on the hype with "Purple Rain", and then didn't remain fans afterwards. It happens to most artists. There's a lot of people for whom "Thriller" is the only MJ album they own. I wouldn't call those people Michael Jackson fans, either.

And regardless, disagreeing with an opinion doesn't allow you to call them names. That's against the rules and it's why I snipped your post.

i reallly don't need examples.

If you're a Prince fan, that's fine.

Noone needs to tell me that i'm not.

The guy made a bad judgement call.

i made a comment on that.

End of story. OK?

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I would also like a concert (doesn't have to be Syracuse!) from the era!

Prost!

ThirdStrike said:

Militant said:

No, he wasn't.

Actually, he was correct. He was pointing out that a lot of people jumped on the hype with "Purple Rain", and then didn't remain fans afterwards. It happens to most artists. There's a lot of people for whom "Thriller" is the only MJ album they own. I wouldn't call those people Michael Jackson fans, either.

And regardless, disagreeing with an opinion doesn't allow you to call them names. That's against the rules and it's why I snipped your post.

Not sure that's a bad thing though. It's possible that only certain aspects of something touch a person in the way that makes them fans of that particular feeling persay, not necessarily fans of the whole. I think it's possible that that would still make them fans, right?

Just my 2 cents...

Totally, I never said it was a bad thing. There's plenty of artists who I only own one album of, and I'm sure most of us here with large music collections can say the same. But I wouldn't really say I was a fan of the artist in general. I think it depends how you define the term. Historically, fan is shorthand for "fanatic" (the same reason Prince has said he doesn't really like the term), and I don't personally think that owning one album (particularly if it's their most popular one) can qualify you as a fanatic.

nayroo2002 said:

Militant said:

No, he wasn't.

Actually, he was correct. He was pointing out that a lot of people jumped on the hype with "Purple Rain", and then didn't remain fans afterwards. It happens to most artists. There's a lot of people for whom "Thriller" is the only MJ album they own. I wouldn't call those people Michael Jackson fans, either.

And regardless, disagreeing with an opinion doesn't allow you to call them names. That's against the rules and it's why I snipped your post.

i reallly don't need examples.

If you're a Prince fan, that's fine.

Noone needs to tell me that i'm not.

The guy made a bad judgement call.

i made a comment on that.

End of story. OK?

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I would also like a concert (doesn't have to be Syracuse!) from the era!

Prost!

He wasn't singling you out. At least, that's not how I read it.

Tom said:

YES!

Militant said:

ThirdStrike said:

Not sure that's a bad thing though. It's possible that only certain aspects of something touch a person in the way that makes them fans of that particular feeling persay, not necessarily fans of the whole. I think it's possible that that would still make them fans, right?

Just my 2 cents...

Totally, I never said it was a bad thing. There's plenty of artists who I only own one album of, and I'm sure most of us here with large music collections can say the same. But I wouldn't really say I was a fan of the artist in general. I think it depends how you define the term. Historically, fan is shorthand for "fanatic" (the same reason Prince has said he doesn't really like the term), and I don't personally think that owning one album (particularly if it's their most popular one) can qualify you as a fanatic.

I can see your point. Makes sense. I would only slightly disagree (may even be too strong of a word) in saying that I do believe you can be a fan of the person who made you feel a certain way...even if it is only the WAY in which it made you feel. If I dig a certain album of an artist and not the entire catalogue, I'd stil consider myself a fan. But, that's just me...

GREAT news!! Should be a win-win all around for Prince, the fans, and Warner Bros.

I may have to celebrate this news by going out to Paisley Park tonight!

ThirdStrike said:

funksterr said:

Purple Rain getting remastered is kind of good news, even though it's 20 years too long in coming. I honestly am not that interested in purchasing it unless I hear for sure that Prince resisted the urge to censor the music as he has done repeatedly to his catalog material over the last 15 years or so. NPGMusicClub, live, no matter what... the music has been censored. If it turns out that the album and outtakes are in the form fans have long asked for, I'll be pleased. Again, though I think there is no chance of that happening. Too bad we are not getting a reunited Revolution album and tour to support the reissues, but I guess that makes too much sense for Prince to ever allow. I'm sure he's getting off on throwing it back in their faces. "Donna?" "Yes Hannah" "Is the water warm enough". "Yes Hannah". I'm imagining 3rdeyegirl featuring Prince promoting a reissued Prince and The Revolution album by infusing the old tracks live with their goofy version of the sounds popular on radio and my excitement level for all things Prince hits zero. Not to mention Prince wearing that crooked afro wig... sigh.. I need more than a deal for reissues to care about Prince music in 2014. This deal includes what, from what we've heard so far, seems like the all time low in terms of the quality of new music for Prince's career. I fear WB told Prince whatever he needed to hear to get the deal done, "Yeah we hear 3 or 4 number 1 hits on your new album", and then, based on Prince's past behavior with blaming the labels when his record don't sell, this thing will end with more lawsuits than remastered releases.

Are you on crack? Put the pipe down before you post. The truth is P got what he wanted out of WB and we the fans are going to get we want. You are just being negative to be negative.

naffi said:

WOW would love to know the details of this agreement!!!! So exciting though, hope we see something sooner rather than later!! Congrats to Prince on getting those masters back!!

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"WOW" is right...After a crazy week I'm just getting to read the news of the P. & WB deal today. Excellent news for fans; absolutely fabulous news for Prince.

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naffi, I think you're about the only person in this entire thread (up to the time of posting this reply) who congratulated Prince on regaining ownership of his masters. Surprised so few fans here mentioned this. If I'm reading the release and articles correctly, this news marks the end of a long, hard-won battle for a cause that has meant so very much to him and was a source of deep dissatisfaction and contention for him (completely understandable considering the critical role ownership plays in an artist's long-term financial security). The victory is well earned. I didn't know if we'd ever see the light of day where the ownership of Prince's songs would be rightfully returned to him.

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On a side note, I'm also pleased this major coup resulted from amicable negotions with the company he has so much storied history with, and which helped him find his audience, live his dreams, and connect with us and the world.

Couldn't be happier right now for our Dearly Beloved. This long-awaited reunion of P. & his songs is decades in the making and worthy of celebration.

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CONGRATULATIONS PRINCE ON GETTING YOUR MASTERS BACK!!!!!! Much love to you on these most auspicious tidings. (Hope to see more news like this for other artists in the industry as well.) May the newly brokered deal with WB bring you continued prosperity.

BigChick said:

Militant said:

Totally, I never said it was a bad thing. There's plenty of artists who I only own one album of, and I'm sure most of us here with large music collections can say the same. But I wouldn't really say I was a fan of the artist in general. I think it depends how you define the term. Historically, fan is shorthand for "fanatic" (the same reason Prince has said he doesn't really like the term), and I don't personally think that owning one album (particularly if it's their most popular one) can qualify you as a fanatic.

I think in common usage, though, fan and fanatic are not used interchangably.

I can be a fan of a particular restaraunt and yet only ever order one dish off their menu. I might just LOVE that one dish and think the others are ok but only ever come back again and again for the same dish.

So, I think someone can only own one Prince album and still consider themselves a fan. That doesn't mean everyone who bought the album is a fan but don't think the number of his albums you own is the definitive way to judge.

RodeoSchro said:

Militant said:

I know right? How on earth can anyone be disappointed? Isn't this exactly what we've all been asking for for years?

Is anyone thinking what I am thinking?

American tour!

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[Edited 4/18/14 8:56am]

Damn skippy bro...that's what I'm thinking.

Congrats to Princey for tying up these loose ends.

rudedog said:

This is all great news and all, but will he finally get rid of the fro?

I hope this will finally get peeps to shut up about his hair already,

i hope the sign o the times remaster gives songs like crystal ball, dream factory, last heart, movie star the propoer release they deserve .. packaged with sign

i also hope wb maintains quality control and does not let prince delete tracks like darling nikki or erotic city .. if that happens we wont be getting electic intercourse either

i always said prince efforts to curb boots and youtube were meant for this sort of remaster release .. maybe the long wait will pay off and we will even get all those videos he never released

i cant see a pr release having anything less than 4 cds to start .. if he goes gonzo he could include the birthday and benefit shows as well as a solid pr tour plus all the b sides and out takes of course.. meh make that 5 disk minimum .. hell throw in a dvd .. 6

Bad news oh jeese

thedance said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Something like this will do me.

If they are going to do it, lets go overboard....

Purple Rain (Deluxe edition)

Disc 1 (the remaster)

Lets Go Crazy

Take Me with U

The Beautiful Ones

Darling Nikki

When Doves Cry

I Would Die 4 U

Baby I'm a star

Purple Rain

Disc 2 (the rare)

Jungle Love

Modernaire

Sex Shooter

The Bird

Electric Intercourse

G Spot

God (instrumental)

Possessed

God

17 days

Fathers Song

Erotic City

Wednesday

Another Lonely Christmas (Full version)

Syndicate

Hello How are you?

Disc 3 (the remixes)

Lets Go Crazy 12"

Take Me with (unreleased full version)

Computer Blue (Unreleased full version)

The Beautiful Ones (unreleased full version)

Darling Nikki (unreleased full version)

I would die 4 U (12" Version")

When Does Cry (Unreleased original version)

Purple Rain (Orchestral Version)

Disc 4 (Live)

Syracuse Live DVD



Previous posted here. Source: http://prince.org/msg/7/3...?&pg=1

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SquirrelMeat had the right idea with this fantasy Purple Rain Deluxe Edition--awesome compilation! P & WB should take note.

novabrkr said:

Reissues / remasters are most welcome. I'm just sort of baffled that he wants his new material released on WB too. Maybe the people holding the strings at WB have changed so thoroughly that there's no one left there that he hates personally.

I'm counting on him including some inexplainable bonus tracks on the PR reissue instead of the more obvious B-Sides or outtakes everyone wants to hear in good sound quality. Like excluding "Erotic City" and "Electric Intercourse" and including a live version of "Delirious" (from a different tour, obviously), or something like that.

What are you gonna do with your old avatar now?

tatocorcu said:

BigChick said:

This is just beyond incredible. I hope that some of the Paisley Park and related artist albums get remastered and reissued as well. I would love to hear remastered version of the Time, Family, Jill Jones, Apollonia 6, Vanity 6 and Madhouse albums.

Big Chick

Double CDs with the original albums on one disk and Prince's versions of the sounds in the other... That would make me too happy...

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Just to imagine it... Be still my heart.

Aww: i got the first of what will be several calls telling me about the remasters. I played it off like I had not heard. I have 4 or 5 friends that do that whenever there is big Prince news! I try to act suprised and I think them... it makes them feel good... it is fun.

It's almost impossible for Prince to screw this up, right? I think I'll reserve my enthusiasm until I see one the reissues on store shelves.

[Edited 4/18/14 17:27pm]

GeorginaLestrade said:

this was posted in a dupe topic:

Mistake

I think Prince is making a big mistake signing on again with WB they screwed him once, they will more then likely do it again. YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Prince?

WB treated Prince fine. Prince was just too greedy to get that $100 Million!

the slave thing? really? Now he says he can take his time as he is not being rushd by the company. He was not under any oblgation to do an album a year. He always said they were limiting his output!

Oh and this news seems to back up when i have said that he may not own the rights to the vault. I bet he charged WB for the stuido time.

Here's hoping that Prince will do the following:

1. Not change or edit a single thing on the albums
2. Remaster the albums appropriately without the brickwalling that he's used on his albums since the mid/late 90's.
3. Package them in durable packaging, none of the cardboard sleeve garbage.
4. Bonus tracks appropriate to the period.
5. Live albums from the period.