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Thread started 04/19/18 5:33am

Madhouse6

Warner's Prince Announcement today?

Anyone heard that Warners are making a Prince Announcment today 19th April???

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Reply #1 posted 04/19/18 5:44am

Marco81

Posting the source and/or the announcement would help...

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Reply #2 posted 04/19/18 5:50am

Madhouse6

I've seen it posted on a few fb pages from those that have always been spot on in their previous posts but never divluge their sources.

More of a question on here to see if anyone esle has heard anything about a forthcoming announcment

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Reply #3 posted 04/19/18 6:00am

IstenSzek

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i doubt they would make a big announcement on almost the exact same time as
the carver county atturney will anounce the charging decision.

but we might be positively surprised, who knows.



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Reply #4 posted 04/19/18 6:31am

2004Fan

According to Dr. Funkenberry latest tweet, the announcement is from WB UK.

I am here! Where R U?! Gotta broken heart again...
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Reply #5 posted 04/19/18 6:37am

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2004Fan said:

According to Dr. Funkenberry latest tweet, the announcement is from WB UK.


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DR. FUNKENBERRY'S CELEBRITY NEWS FAN PAGE28 mins ·

Rumor or Fact......there is supposed to be a #PRINCE WB UK announcement at the exact same time as Carver County announcement today. Keep your 3rd eye open...

Update. Announcement will be 90 minutes before verdict.

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Reply #6 posted 04/19/18 7:00am

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2004Fan said:

According to Dr. Funkenberry latest tweet, the announcement is from WB UK.

Yes, but I also heard the U.S. will make the same or a similar announcement in the days pending... Lets pray its a new release.

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Reply #7 posted 04/19/18 7:04am

feeluupp

... Rumor has it it's going to be 1999 DELUXE...

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Reply #8 posted 04/19/18 7:21am

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The solo version of Nothing Compares 2 U is on various streaming services. Seems to be an official release.
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Reply #9 posted 04/19/18 7:24am

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PurpleMedley122 said:

The solo version of Nothing Compares 2 U is on various streaming services. Seems to be an official release.

Yes you are right... God I hope it's not another hits compilation...

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Reply #10 posted 04/19/18 7:25am

feeluupp

PurpleMedley122 said:

The solo version of Nothing Compares 2 U is on various streaming services. Seems to be an official release.

Seems to be an unreleased version... The quality does not sound good at all...

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Reply #11 posted 04/19/18 7:27am

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feeluupp said:

PurpleMedley122 said:

The solo version of Nothing Compares 2 U is on various streaming services. Seems to be an official release.

Seems to be an unreleased version... The quality does not sound good at all...

It's a bit clearer than the previously circulating version

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Reply #12 posted 04/19/18 7:28am

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feeluupp said:

... Rumor has it it's going to be 1999 DELUXE...


One cannot live on rumours alone

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Reply #13 posted 04/19/18 7:29am

feeluupp

asideorderofham said:

feeluupp said:

Seems to be an unreleased version... The quality does not sound good at all...

It's a bit clearer than the previously circulating version

... So obviously Warners is not cleaning these tracks up properly, or they don't have the originals from the vault or the tracks in the vault really were in poor condition...

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Reply #14 posted 04/19/18 7:31am

Thibaut

I don`t find it on spotify?

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Reply #15 posted 04/19/18 7:31am

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feeluupp said:

asideorderofham said:

It's a bit clearer than the previously circulating version

... So obviously Warners is not cleaning these tracks up properly, or they don't have the originals from the vault or the tracks in the vault really were in poor condition...

Unfortunately, I think it's probably the latter. Still, very nice to have it in better quality even though not perfect.

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Reply #16 posted 04/19/18 8:13am

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www.officialprincemusic.com

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Reply #17 posted 04/19/18 8:28am

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feeluupp said:

asideorderofham said:

It's a bit clearer than the previously circulating version

... So obviously Warners is not cleaning these tracks up properly, or they don't have the originals from the vault or the tracks in the vault really were in poor condition...

If they cleaned them up, we'd complain about that too smile

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Reply #18 posted 04/19/18 8:28am

feeluupp

So here is the official announcement from WB:

They released the original Prince version of Nothing Compares 2 U which will be released on a 7" Vinyl.

Also they released a video for it with never before seen rehearsal footage from 1984.

In addition the estate launched a new website: PRINCE2ME.COM

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New York, NY – April 19, 2018 — The Prince Estate, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Records, has now released the original version of the iconic song “Nothing Compares 2 U”. This previously unreleased version was recorded in 1984, six years before 1990’s classic reimagining by Sinéad O’Connor and before Prince started performing the song live. The track was recorded at the Flying Cloud Drive ‘Warehouse’ in Eden Prairie by Prince’s long-time engineer Susan Rogers, and originally composed, arranged and performed in its entirety by Prince, aside from the backing vocals by Susannah Melvoin and Paul “St. Paul” Peterson. Also featured on the original track is saxophone work by Eric Leeds. The new version of the song will be available to stream, to purchase via digital retailers and as two 7″ vinyl singles (in picture disk and standard black vinyl formats).

As remembered by Michael Howe, long-time industry A&R executive, Prince expert, and the Prince Estate’s official Vault Archivist, “I spotted the 2″ multitrack reel in the Vault some weeks back while doing a 1984-era inventory. After retrieving my jaw from the floor, we took the reel upstairs, analyzed it, put it up on the Studer 24 track machine, and digitized it to 24/192. Even our ‘faders up’ rough mix was compelling enough to indicate that this was something very special indeed.”

Howe continued, “No Prince-penned song performed by another artist has enjoyed more chart success (#1 in 20+ countries) and overall cultural impact than Sinead O’Connor’s 1990 recording, so hearing the song in its original context performed in its entirety by the author makes it particularly noteworthy.”

The song is accompanied by a video featuring never before seen rehearsal footage of Prince & The Revolution practicing their choreography in that same Eden Prairie warehouse during the same summer of 1984. Captured for Prince as a part of his rehearsal process, the footage is presented for the very first time in a video directed by Andrea Gelardin and Ruth Hogben. The video offers a glimpse into Prince’s total commitment to his art and its emotional impact, even when no audience is present. Watch the video HERE.

After the successful launch of the Prince HitNRun online pop-up store last November, the Prince Estate is bringing back the concept (www.PrinceHitNRun.com), where the limited edition, picture disk vinyl will be sold exclusively. In addition to the limited edition picture disk vinyl, fans will also be able to purchase a variety of official Prince merchandise, including pieces that draw from his iconic Dirty Mind and Lovesexy eras. The black vinyl 7″ will be available for pre-order from major physical retailers and will be released on Friday 25th May.

The Prince Estate has also launched a new site for fans to showcase what Prince means to them. Prince2Me (www.Prince2Me.com) is an interactive fan experience that explores what Prince means, individually and collectively to his fans. The Prince Estate has also announced that this will be the first of many online experiences to come, each will shine a new light on his artistry. When fans visit the Prince2Me site they will be able to craft their own message using Prince vocabulary, an array of images and videos provided by the Estate. Once a fan creates their desired message they can share their post across social media and spark the conversation of who Prince is to them. Fans who use Twitter to share their Prince2Me messages using #Prince2Me or #NothingCompares2U will be able to activate an exclusive Prince Love Symbol Twitter emoji:

In addition to the Prince2Me site, the Estate has launched an immersive annotated discography website highlighting the incomparable breadth and depth of Prince’s recorded catalogue. Featuring audio previews, photos, videos, quotes and editorial commentary, the discography site provides a rich platform for fans old and new to immerse themselves in the creative genius of Prince . Visit the discography website here:www.princeestate.com.

The Prince Estate serves to present Prince’s life and work, and celebrate his ground-breaking cultural impact.


Limited Edition 7″ picture disk and black vinyl tracklisting and credits:
A. NOTHING COMPARES 2 U (EDIT VERSION) [4:12]
B. NOTHING COMPARES 2 U (FULL LENGTH VERSION) [4:40]

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Reply #19 posted 04/19/18 8:35am

feeluupp

You can buy the picture disk here:

https://www.princehitnrun.com/product/5QPR01COMBO/nc2u-picture-disc-vinyl-tshirt-bundle?cp=null

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Reply #20 posted 04/19/18 8:40am

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feeluupp said:

You can buy the picture disk here:

https://www.princehitnrun...le?cp=null



Thanks for posting the announcement Feel!


The song is so beautiful and the video even better!

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Reply #21 posted 04/19/18 8:59am

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cool

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0
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Reply #22 posted 04/19/18 9:07am

tonyspr

Well I want the record but have no interest in the T- Shirt. Hopefully the record becomes available without the T shirt, jacket etc.

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Reply #23 posted 04/19/18 9:09am

TKO

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I was hoping for a new album but this will do

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Reply #24 posted 04/19/18 9:16am

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Don't forget there is www.officialprincemusic.com which has the song link, and no doubt merch down the line.

Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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Reply #25 posted 04/19/18 10:00am

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Reply #26 posted 04/19/18 10:03am

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I don't like the layout of the discography at all. They tried too hard, simple is better.

That said, it's interesting to note that while Goldnigga & Exodus are on the "produced by" list, Newpowersoul is listed among the Prince albums.... something that has been debated here many times.

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Reply #27 posted 04/19/18 10:12am

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The song’s great and I’m tryna get a copy of the disk, too. I’ve been waiting to hear this version of the song since I first heard The Family’s debut a year or two into my fandom, so this has been a long time coming for me. And the video was extremely moving. God, I miss him so much.
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Reply #28 posted 04/19/18 10:20am

morningsong

That's nice.

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Reply #29 posted 04/19/18 10:32am

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djThunderfunk said:

I don't like the layout of the discography at all. They tried too hard, simple is better.

That said, it's interesting to note that while Goldnigga & Exodus are on the "produced by" list, Newpowersoul is listed among the Prince albums.... something that has been debated here many times.

They made the same mistake with Kamasutra and C-Note. There is nothing, never was anything to debate: official credits are official credits. Newpower Soul is a NPG album. All NPG albums are Prince albums. Good luck figuring that out. Hope this will be corrected in time.

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