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Thread started 05/04/16 3:39pm

DianaNY

Hey Guys ("Black CD" Pics uploaded Help Please)

Hello All,

I am new here. I had to wait 5 days to post which was a drag (lol). Anyway, I am glad I am able to now. I have been reading the forum here everyday for the past 2 weeks.

To be quiet honest, I was never a fan on Prince's. Its not that I liked or didn't like him. He was never in the "public eye" if you will. I mean that when you pick up a magazine (you would never see him there). Not that I read of magazines now I used too. But never saw him. And he wasn't a lot on T.V. (interviews, etc). So I just never listened to him or heard his music to be honest. The day that I heard that he died I went online at night and I googled him (for the first time ever). I watched his interviews and listened to his songs. Than it hit me what I had missed out on. I cried for hours. I feel like I missed out on such a talented person. I would have loved to seen at least one show. I have never felt so upset for someone who has died whom I didn't know. I am deeply sad he has passed away sad. The song "Sometimes It Snows in April" brings tears to my eyes. I can't listen to it cry

I went on e-bay and bought the Purple Rain Vinyl (the one with the purple Vinyl). Than somehow I stumbled on the "Black Album." I did a lot of research and read about a lot about fakes. I saw on ebay the "Black Album" from 1994. The USA promo 2-45793. On the front in like a gold stamp it says "For promotional use only. Sale or other transfer is prohibited. Must be returned on demand of the recording company." On the spine it says "2-45793" on one side and "2-45793 Warner Bros. Records Inc. 3300 Warner Blvrd Burbank CA 91505-4694 75 Rockefeller Plaza New York NY 10019-6908" on the other. When I recieved it, I opened it and it had just one black sleeve. No lyrics or anything. If I upload a picture of it would anyone be able to tell me if its real? (I think its real but I am no expert).

On Friday I am going to the movies to watch "Purple Rain." I hope I don't cry

Sorry for such a long first post.


[Edited 5/4/16 21:31pm]

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Reply #1 posted 05/04/16 3:42pm

SPYZFAN1

Welcome! Looks liked you picked up some nice items from eBay. I'm sure someone here will be able to let you know the value of your items.

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Reply #2 posted 05/04/16 3:46pm

DianaNY

Thank you.

Ohh no I think you miss read. I am not looking to sell it. I just wanted to know if its real. I would hate to have a fake CD thinking its real.

[Edited 5/4/16 15:46pm]

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Reply #3 posted 05/04/16 3:50pm

FragileUnderto
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http://the-black-album.info/fakes.html

Maybe this can help
Welcome 2 the org
Cant believe my purple psychedelic pimp slap pimp2

And I descend from grace, In arms of undertow
I will take my place, In the great below
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Reply #4 posted 05/04/16 3:59pm

DianaNY

Thank you. I found that site when I researched about fake "Black CDs."

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Reply #5 posted 05/04/16 9:24pm

DianaNY

Would anyone be able to tell me if this is real?

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The back of the CD (it has a W in the corner).

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The black slip of paper taken out.

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Reply #6 posted 05/04/16 9:35pm

LifeisGood

Looks real to me. smile

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Reply #7 posted 05/04/16 9:39pm

DianaNY

Thank you!!!

I bought it on ebay for "only" $80 so I wasn't sure because I saw some CDs going for over $200+.

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Reply #8 posted 05/04/16 9:41pm

LifeisGood

I just looked at that website Fragile posted and the ones they posted as "real" don't look anything like the one I bought when it was released. I bought mine from a record store, I remember the release date ended up being later than it was supposed to be - I know there was some fuss about it and I think it was basically recalled, censored and then released but I could be wrong - it was a long time ago. Anyway mine looks exactly like the one you posted (the CD) I don't still have the case - moved cross country and had to leave somethings behind. sad

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Reply #9 posted 05/04/16 9:57pm

DianaNY

Aww sorry to hear that.

Thank you for letting me know that mine is real. I did a lot of research (lol) but still felt like for the price I paid for it was "too good" lol

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Reply #10 posted 05/04/16 10:21pm

paisleypark4

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Looks real

Straight Jacket Funk Affair
Album plays and love for vinyl records.
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Reply #11 posted 05/04/16 10:24pm

FragileUnderto
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Looks real biggrin
Cant believe my purple psychedelic pimp slap pimp2

And I descend from grace, In arms of undertow
I will take my place, In the great below
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Reply #12 posted 05/04/16 10:33pm

d4dahl

Welcome. Although you may have missed him live, he still lives on in many, many audio and video recordings, so don't be too hard on yourself. Rather, give yourself a hug for seeing and recognizing his beautiful soul. You'll have just as wonderful of journey discovering his greatness even with him gone.

Enjoy Purple Rain, but beware it is heavy. You will cry. My wife and I actually enjoy Under The Cherry Moon more as it's kind of an romantic tragic comedy, and always brings a smile to our faces.

Also, you should be able to find his used CDs much cheaper than ebay at used Wrecka Stows. $80 seems hella steep.

Enjoy the ride.

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Reply #13 posted 05/04/16 10:39pm

DianaNY

Thank you everyone <3

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Reply #14 posted 05/04/16 10:47pm

emesem

Real promo from 1994 but not the real real one from 1987 (not sure if there are CDS of that one)
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Reply #15 posted 05/04/16 10:49pm

Scarfo

It's real, because that's exactly how my CD of the black album looks.

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Reply #16 posted 05/05/16 12:02am

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That's a real '94 WB copy. It's true that it only came with a one panel black insert. It's not the super rare '87 version, but it's still a great thing to have. Cheers, new fan. Welcome.

Keep your headphones on.
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Reply #17 posted 05/05/16 5:51pm

DianaNY

Thank you everyone.

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Reply #18 posted 05/05/16 5:55pm

derrick31

That is a real 94 promo. $80 is a little steep unless you bought it immediately after his passing. People are gouging fans right now, especially less seasoned buyers and collectors.
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Reply #19 posted 05/05/16 7:14pm

DianaNY

I bought it a few days ago.

Thank you guys. You are all very nice smile

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