This is absolutely amazing!!!

SchlomoThaHomo said:

It gives me an early 90s vibe

A lot of this reminds me of Schoolyard.

My immediate fave is that Live studio/rehearsal version of '' No '' marked ' #1'.

Oh, and 17 Days. Hoooot.

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I think "Nothing Compares 2 U" is the 1984 version as opposed to the one from 1991....anyone have any idea?

KlyphIsBackAgain said:

BoraBora said:

The "Lovesexy" sessions tracks are insanely good.

Stunning alternate renditions in great sound quality.

A real treat.

The gospel feel of Eye Know really shines through on these.

I simply can't decide whether I prefer #1 or #2 - they are both such excellent versions!

Loving the magic Jethro flute and the energy on #2...

OnlyNDaUsa said:

I think "Nothing Compares 2 U" is the 1984 version as opposed to the one from 1991....anyone have any idea?

This is the original '84 version. I bet the 1991 version is more like Sinead O' Connor's version, like the ' 92 live version he released on The Hits 1.

CherryMoon57 said:

KlyphIsBackAgain said:

The gospel feel of Eye Know really shines through on these.

I simply can't decide whether I prefer #1 or #2 - they are both such excellent versions!

Loving the magic Jethro flute and the energy on #2...

#2 is just #1 with vocal overdubs and a few other overdubs, so I like it more.

billymeade said:

"Red Scarlett" is completely (or generally) unknown, right? It sounds like it's from the Gold-era. Very cool!

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First time I hear this one. Very cool indeed...

KlyphIsBackAgain said:

CherryMoon57 said:

I simply can't decide whether I prefer #1 or #2 - they are both such excellent versions!

Loving the magic Jethro flute and the energy on #2...

#2 is just #1 with vocal overdubs and a few other overdubs, so I like it more.

#1 is a live studio band performance, #2 is an earlier version of the album version.

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"17 Days" is not a fan-made or fake version. Excellent.

Need to get home so I can listen to all of them!!!!

I admittedly cooled off on Prince's music for a bit because I was listening to too much of it for a while but I just woke up and heard about this bootleg, and I'm incredibly excited to check it out. Especially "17 Days", I've been wanting to hear the extended version since I got into his music!

Even on a cursory listen this is an excellent set. The original version of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' just slayed me.

Genius.

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Dilan said:

whats the point of releasing another cosmic day snippet just give us the full thing

Cosmic Day is not worth all the teasing. IMO, it's one of the least interesting outtakes ever.

OperatingThetan said:

Even on a cursory listen this is an excellent set. The original version of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' just slayed me.

Genius.

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that is really ALL i needed to know to have to have this!

no more will I accept your simplistic macho attitude toward my womanhood
yes, I can see the fact that you are beautiful, but my dear, so am I
when will I be able to cut through the cellular surface that surrounds
your world and make you see this as well as you see my vagina


bless these people

billymeade said:

"Red Scarlett" is completely (or generally) unknown, right? It sounds like it's from the Gold-era. Very cool!

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weird mine is missing.

mbdtyler said:

Especially "17 Days", I've been wanting to hear the extended version since I got into his music!

You will not be disappointed

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Anybody know who's singing on this version of Love's No Fun?

I hope this is another good swift kick in the pants to the Estate and WB. Get yo act together people! Until then I will support the new music.

Blast From the Past 6.0 has even more songs on it but the post I made yesterday was taken down. Not 100% sure why but I don't argue over that stuff. This is an excellent start for the songs that will be on 6.0

HamsterHuey said:

OnlyNDaUsa said:

I think "Nothing Compares 2 U" is the 1984 version as opposed to the one from 1991....anyone have any idea?

This is the original '84 version. I bet the 1991 version is more like Sinead O' Connor's version, like the ' 92 live version he released on The Hits 1.

I find it strange that the 1991 cut is even listed on Princevault.

.

Alan Leeds said that Prince had cut it http://thelastmiles.com/i...-leeds.php

BUT...

Eric Leeds said that Prince didn't wanna have nothing to do with it, had Eric do it and didn't add any music on it (that Eric knew of) before sending it to Miles: http://www.thelastmiles.c...-part2.php

.

Obviously, Eric's version would have to more informed, therefore closer to the truth, than Alan's.

djdaffy1227 said:

Blast From the Past 6.0 has even more songs on it but the post I made yesterday was taken down. Not 100% sure why but I don't argue over that stuff. This is an excellent start for the songs that will be on 6.0

I think the difference is that we can't talk about bootlegs that aren't yet circulating.

That version of Bang Bang wasn't know to exist. So basically Levi (who composed it) did it all with P before send it to Mark.

djThunderfunk said:

djdaffy1227 said:

Blast From the Past 6.0 has even more songs on it but the post I made yesterday was taken down. Not 100% sure why but I don't argue over that stuff. This is an excellent start for the songs that will be on 6.0

I think the difference is that we can't talk about bootlegs that aren't yet circulating.

GOTCHA! Thanks

I actually like A Million Miles (I Love You) now.

djdaffy1227 said:

Blast From the Past 6.0 has even more songs on it but the post I made yesterday was taken down. Not 100% sure why but I don't argue over that stuff. This is an excellent start for the songs that will be on 6.0

BFTP6 hasn't been released yet. so we're not allowed to discuss it.

this release ('closer 2 god: outtakes 1980-2015') seems to be a 'reaction package'
assemled and released overnight to undercut the BFTP6 guy from making money
off those outtakes.

so it remains to be seen if this is the best soundquality for all these tracks or if the
watermarks (like at the end of 17 Days) are the same as the BFTP6 one will be.

remember, "emotional pump" and "101" were pre-released in much the same way
but were mono versions, where the eventual BFTP4&5 release had the stereo ones.

so i'm also still keeping my fingers crossed that BFTP6 will have the full Cosmic Day
and Big House, although chances seem slim.

but there might still be some differences in quality (and obviously content) between
these two releases.

rdhull said:

Just heard 17 Days Full version… I can die now

djThunderfunk said:

djdaffy1227 said:

Blast From the Past 6.0 has even more songs on it but the post I made yesterday was taken down. Not 100% sure why but I don't argue over that stuff. This is an excellent start for the songs that will be on 6.0

I think the difference is that we can't talk about bootlegs that aren't yet circulating.

There is a sticky thread for that subject which willbe open upon release.