CherryMoon57 said:

Prince’s Minnesota Vehicle Registration card for the 1981 Honda

(via tumblr)

this is lovely. thanks.

fishing pole, there are 60 minutes in an hour and not 100, and poor Marianne left the last page, the one with his signature, in the damn photocopier.

those three things stand out for me.

Misslink88 said:

luvgirl said:

Misslink88 said:

I thought they met at the AMAs on Jaunary 25, 1982 but this pre-dates that?

In Denise Matthews obituary it mentions the year they met. This was big news to me as I also thought it was January 25th 1982. Also in an interview she did say they were together for two and a half years and Vanity left the Prince camp August of 83. Here is the link to the obituary: http://i68.tinypic.com/29y1bu0.jpg [Edited 10/13/16 18:19pm]

Must be a typo for 1983, the dance remix came out then. LRC wasn't even recorded until August 1982, I doubt it was written in January 1982, nevermind remixed!

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jaawwnn said:

jaawwnn said:

luvgirl said:

Misslink88 said: In Denise Matthews obituary it mentions the year they met. This was big news to me as I also thought it was January 25th 1982. Also in an interview she did say they were together for two and a half years and Vanity left the Prince camp August of 83. Here is the link to the obituary: http://i68.tinypic.com/29y1bu0.jpg [Edited 10/13/16 18:19pm]

Must be a typo for 1983, the dance remix came out then. LRC wasn't even recorded until August 1982, I doubt it was written in January 1982, nevermind remixed!

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I think you're right, princevault also says that the initial tracking for LRC took place at Prince's Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, MN, USA, on 7 August 1982, so yes, typo it must be.

CherryMoon57 said:

luvgirl said:

CherryMoon57 said:

I think you're right, princevault also says that the initial tracking for LRC took place at Prince's Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, MN, USA, on 7 August 1982, so yes, typo it must be.

A typo where? Do you mean in my post that I said they split up in 1983 or are you talking about the recording or something else? Sorry kind of slow to catch on with what u guys are talking about, lol. [Edited 10/14/16 6:08am]

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luvgirl said:

Misslink88 said:

I thought they met at the AMAs on Jaunary 25, 1982 but this pre-dates that?

In Denise Matthews obituary it mentions the year they met. This was big news to me as I also thought it was January 25th 1982. Also in an interview she did say they were together for two and a half years and Vanity left the Prince camp August of 83. Here is the link to the obituary: http://i68.tinypic.com/29y1bu0.jpg [Edited 10/13/16 18:19pm]

Thanks - there seems to be confusion around this.

PRN Productions, Inc., rehearsal memo, dated January 3, 1986, sent from PRN general manager Krattinger to eleven members of The New Revolution. The memo alerts that rehearsals begin on Monday February 3, 1986, and continue through Friday with double sessions each day lasting from noon to 6 pm. Krattinger adds the 26-song set list below, noting that “All songs should be choreographed and arranged (not ballads).” Song titles include: ‘Raspberry Beret,’ ‘Purple Rain,’ ‘Kiss,’ ‘Soft and Wet,’ and ‘Mountains.’ Prince is listed in the carbon copy line at the bottom. Coinciding with the release of Parade and the film Under the Cherry Moon, this rehearsal set list was doubtlessly used for Prince and The Revolution’s 1986 Parade Tour, which commenced on March 3, giving the supporting performers one month to learn the songs. (tumblr)

A typical day at Paisley Park according to Karen Krattinger (Prince’s former personal assistant)

“I was a workaholic and I had no life. I think Prince appreciated that and liked that, and in a way I always described myself at the time that I was one of his women.

I had to check on new printers, check on license for the limousine, reimburse Earl for curlers, get a pool table with red felt for his dad. I need to have Mr. Nelson’s piano overhauled and painted. Prince wanted a 1985 GMC, I had to look into that… Interview a new housekeeper, check the office supplies at his house, (?) Susannah about washer repair (washing machine), schedule the garbage situation- the pick up at his house, check on the Mazarati rehersal schedules, America videos for Revolution. I had to call somebody at the management office and get something, put in the phone at the new gate house at the security guard gate at his home, get someone a gold and platinum record, call Bernadette Anderson who is Andre’s mom, Prince’s other mom… Then I had to talk to Prince about NAACP awards… That was one day and that was probably just part of it.

Then there were the parties that Prince wanted to have but they were very, very expensive. He deserved to spend his money but a lot of people were spending his money that shouldn’t been spending.” tumblr 10/20/2016

Karen Krattinger and John L. Nelson, New Year’s Eve, 1987

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CherryMoon57 said:

Prince “For You” handwritten list of songs & times

1978 original 12" x 12" generic white LP inner sleeve with proposed track order for Prince’s first album “For You” handwritten in pencil by Prince. Includes 10 tracks intended for the album. Two of the tracks listed were not on the final release (“We’ll Make It Through The Storm” and “Amber Eyes”) and one track on the final release is not noted (“I’m Yours). Also includes various track running times and their totals written by Prince. (tumblr)

hmmm, and this is being auctioned at Julien's?

Does anybody know what age Prince was when he wrote that 'budget list'? I love to see how his mind works and even though he didn't have much left over from paying bills, i loved that he always put the remaining away for 'the house or duplex'. So cool. Thanks for posting.

CherryMoon57 said:

Prince Notebook

A wire-bound notebook used by Prince at the St. Paul Civic Center during rehearsals in preparation for his Purple Rain Tour. The three-subject notebook with blue cover has been written on multiple pages by Prince and with notes to and from members of The Revolution. The notes in Prince’s hand include a to-do list, multiple budgets, a floor plan and list of tools, a notation about bible verse, and various contacts and phone numbers. A small number of notes are written to or regarding Mark Brown, bass guitarist for The Revolution. A photocopied page of information on Cavallo, Ruffalo & Fargnoli Management stationery regarding hotel accommodations dated October 9, 1984, has been laid into the notebook.

SpinsterSister said:

CherryMoon57 said:

Prince “For You” handwritten list of songs & times

1978 original 12" x 12" generic white LP inner sleeve with proposed track order for Prince’s first album “For You” handwritten in pencil by Prince. Includes 10 tracks intended for the album. Two of the tracks listed were not on the final release (“We’ll Make It Through The Storm” and “Amber Eyes”) and one track on the final release is not noted (“I’m Yours). Also includes various track running times and their totals written by Prince. (tumblr)

hmmm, and this is being auctioned at Julien's?

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I'm not sure. I had found the info on tumblr and it originally appeared on the Rockaway Records (vinyls collectors) website but the page for this has expired now.

Original “Purple Rain” Film Used Clapperboard

“The original Clapperboard used during the filming of Prince’s 1984 classic Purple Rain. This was given by the late Purple Rain cinematographer Don Thorin to a close friend, from whom we obtained it. Thorin was a well known director of photography who also shot An Officer and a Gentleman, Against All Odds, Scent of a Woman and Shaft.”

http://recordmecca.com/

Source: recordmecca.com

Japan Promotional Purple Vinyl “Purple Rain” LP, Purple Rain Movie Program

A very rare group of 3 Japanese Purple Rain collectibles, including a promotional purple vinyl Purple Rain soundtrack album, a 24 page program from the original Japanese release of the Purple Rain film, and a double-sided handbill advertising the film.

CherryMoon57 said:

Prince Notebook

A wire-bound notebook used by Prince at the St. Paul Civic Center during rehearsals in preparation for his Purple Rain Tour. The three-subject notebook with blue cover has been written on multiple pages by Prince and with notes to and from members of The Revolution. The notes in Prince’s hand include a to-do list, multiple budgets, a floor plan and list of tools, a notation about bible verse, and various contacts and phone numbers. A small number of notes are written to or regarding Mark Brown, bass guitarist for The Revolution. A photocopied page of information on Cavallo, Ruffalo & Fargnoli Management stationery regarding hotel accommodations dated October 9, 1984, has been laid into the notebook.

i think the harlan signature(note to brownmark ) is from that security guard hucky. didn't he used to post here. maybe this is his notebook from that time.

CherryMoon57 said:

Source: recordmecca.com

Japan Promotional Purple Vinyl “Purple Rain” LP, Purple Rain Movie Program

A very rare group of 3 Japanese Purple Rain collectibles, including a promotional purple vinyl Purple Rain soundtrack album, a 24 page program from the original Japanese release of the Purple Rain film, and a double-sided handbill advertising the film.

Awesome Love this thread Cherry xx

CherryMoon57 said:

Prince Vehicle Certificate Of Title

A motor vehicle certificate of title issued to Prince Roger Nelson in 1977. The certificate, from the State of Minnesota, was issued on August 15, 1977, for a new Datsun coupe. This was the first car Prince bought with his recording advance from Warner Brothers Records in 1977. Prince’s address is listed as 2012 Aldrich Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403, which was also his first apartment. (tumblr)

I think that is the model.

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^ Very nice! I can really see him in that with his then afro hairstyle!

Dolores Karan Purple Rain Pay Stub

$28.21 to be an extra in Purple Rain!

“I was picked as an extra in the movie “Purple Rain.” You had to have a “special look,” and I hung out at First Ave. a lot. I skipped class and called in sick at work to do this. We were told not to wear coats or boots to First Ave. because there would not be any place to store them. But, my friend and I took the bus there so we needed to wear a coat. My friend wore her $300 coat and it got stolen! She fussed, so we got invited to the “After Party” at 7th Street Entry. That is where we got to meet Prince!“

Source: Housequake Facebook page.