i want something i haven't heard before. so none of the above

or at least something with a few tracks we know nothing about.

the first few vault releases really shouldn't be camille of dream factory imo.
what would be the point? not only do WE already have most of that, even
the average fan has most of those tracks already through official releases.

better hit us hard with something [largely] unknown that will make even
the hardcore fanbase reel from excitement about what else might be in the
vault.

correction: i want roadhouse garden there must be some tracks on that
one that we haven't heard before, i guess.

I am very interested in all those except for The Camille Album and Dream Factory album because we already have all the songs and could easily make those albums ourselves.

I will say it again......the most exciting prospect for me, is to get albums filled with stuff that nobody knows exists yet.

soladeo1 said:

All will be mastered/remastered with fresh artwook, accompanying media campaigns, accompanying videos, et. 1. The Rebels 2. Controversy Live! (with The 2nd Coming documentary) 3. The Time/Vanity 6/Appolonia 6/The Family (All Prince lead Vox) 4. The Camille Album 5. Roadhouse Garden 6. Dream Factory 7. The Flesh 8. The Tora Tora Tora Experience

.

Except for RG or DF, none of these are even a remote possibility.

no3 is the only one

ShaggyDog said:

Dream Factory might not be the most exciting release for us, but it could be the one to generate most interest for casual and non-fans. The music press would no doubt love it and hail it as a lost classic. I'd rather have this released first and then the time taken by WB to really get other projects right and released when they are ready and not rushed.

it wouldnt sell well at all cuz we have all of the songs that were meant for the dream factorty album.

1. The Rebels

too little prince on vocals...

2. Controversy Live! (with The 2nd Coming documentary)

From what I read Prince did get the concert footage but not the footage of what little there was of the story elements... but I am not all that into live recordings... audio or video.


3. The Time/Vanity 6/Appolonia 6/The Family (All Prince lead Vox)

interesting... and Shelia E too!? But I have read that for most Time songs Prince's vocals were recorded over.


4. The Camille Album

why? there is only one song on it that is not released.

5. Roadhouse Garden

Okay, there are a few unreleased songs on the known tracklist...


6. Dream Factory


again a few unreleased songs but 2 are apparently short musical interludes and not something I am all that interested in

7. The Flesh
8. The Tora Tora Tora Experience



Neither one of these peaks my interest over a solid collection of studio songs.

getwild180 said:

Or what if they decided to release the follow up to 1999? Or perhaps the original Crystal Ball triple album before it turned to Sign O The Times?

Crystal Ball only has 2 unreleased songs on it

I'd prefer a studio release of Camille or Dream Factory. While so many of the tracks from both have been released, it would be good to hear them in the context of the full albums, studio quality, as they were originally intended.

Could it be a reissue of The Black Album as previously planned?

*******The Camille Album*******
Roadhouse Garden
Dream Factory

.......

This won't likely be the September 18 release, but personally, I would love to hear some of the unreleased material from the /Three Chains o' Gold era. From what Mayte wrote in her book, Prince was doing a lot of soul searching during this period, and I would love to hear the music that reflects this period of soul searching.

leadline said:

I will say it again......the most exciting prospect for me, is to get albums filled with stuff that nobody knows exists yet.

Very true!

I would welcome an album full of material of the caliber of We Can F**k (PR Deluxe version), Wonderful Ass, and Computer Blue (Hallway Speech version).

People here are saying no to Dream Factory because pretty much all of the songs are circulating, but aren't there are least a few of them in poor quality? I'd just love to have all of the non-SOTT tracks in pristine quality with no tape hiss or degradation. especially "In A Large Room With No Light"

I need newer music maybe new songs (unheard) from the non-album years:

2011
2012
2013

There should be some "Gold" from these years..

I would love an album like the brilliant Art Official Age or the amazing H'n'R Phase 1


Please, but not like the extremely boooring Phase 2

206Michelle said:

*******The Camille Album*******
Roadhouse Garden
Dream Factory

.......

This won't likely be the September 18 release, but personally, I would love to hear some of the unreleased material from the /Three Chains o' Gold era. From what Mayte wrote in her book, Prince was doing a lot of soul searching during this period, and I would love to hear the music that reflects this period of soul searching.

heaven yes

5. RG

newsflash.... it's has to be something familiar to fans.... WB isn't going to put something out that no one will buy.... we shall see...

If I were WB I would release a reissue of one of his better selling albums along with outtakes. Much like the PR reissue. the problem with the PR reissue was that a) millions of people already own that album. Literally millions. And b) when Prince died, those that didnt have it but were reminded they used to like it, went out and bought it before WB reissued it. And c) because the timing and quality were off.

But an album like 1999 where millions used to own it but probably don't anymore, and because it came before Prince went big time, it may be a good commercial choice. Many will remember owning it and realise they need to own it again, and many will never have owned it but know the title song well enough. Throw in outtakes and possibly a live video and it could be commercially positive.

Obviously, like most, I would prefer something more obscure and unheard, but WB will have to think commercially. If WB are to be successful with Prince's 80s catalogue they have to think the long game. And the first thing is to get Prince back on the radar for the casual listener. So before they can start releasing obscure stuff and unreleased albums, they have to use his more popular stuff to gain traction.

1999 would be my wager. That or SOTT. But personally I would save SOTT for a another day because that can be a very rich and deep release with some great outtakes, Crystal Ball, live shows, the concert movie etc. So i would wait until I have rebuilt the fanbase somewhat before releasing the real juicy stuff.

Lovesexy may be a good option because it didn't sell that well back in the day and I think is probably a lot more accessible today than it may have been back then. Plus there is an awesome live show that really shows off the genius of the man that can accompany it. A little thin on outtakes perhaps, or maybe that just means not many leaked so there could be a little gold mine for us uber fans too. Perhaps release it with TBA too as that album has always been the naughty twin to Lovesexy for me.

TL;DR WB are not going to release obscure unreleased tracks without a known album to back it up. They need to make money and gain traction with new and long lost fans. Relying on us, the hard core fan base for the long game is not a wise financial investment.

[Edited 6/1/18 1:21am]

BartVanHemelen said:

soladeo1 said:

All will be mastered/remastered with fresh artwook, accompanying media campaigns, accompanying videos, et. 1. The Rebels 2. Controversy Live! (with The 2nd Coming documentary) 3. The Time/Vanity 6/Appolonia 6/The Family (All Prince lead Vox) 4. The Camille Album 5. Roadhouse Garden 6. Dream Factory 7. The Flesh 8. The Tora Tora Tora Experience

.

Except for RG or DF, none of these are even a remote possibility.

Yes, can you imagine the big WB release being a mainly instrumental album of funk jams (i.e. The Flesh)

Every lazy journalist's dream.

[Edited 6/3/18 4:42am]

I am hoping for this " Live "

as was presented to WB by Prince in 1995

http://www.princevault.com/index.php?title=Album:_%22Live%22

Rebeljuice said:

But personally I would save SOTT for a another day because that can be a very rich and deep release with some great outtakes, Crystal Ball, live shows, the concert movie etc. So i would wait until I have rebuilt the fanbase somewhat before releasing the real juicy stuff.

They could actually release Camille in its entirety with SOTT. But I like your idea of a comprehensive, multi-disc re-issue that could include The Dream Factory and Camille plus B-Sides and other tracks. Maybe with a blu-ray of the film?

Lovesexy may be a good option because it didn't sell that well back in the day and I think is probably a lot more accessible today than it may have been back then. Plus there is an awesome live show that really shows off the genius of the man that can accompany it. A little thin on outtakes perhaps, or maybe that just means not many leaked so there could be a little gold mine for us uber fans too. Perhaps release it with TBA too as that album has always been the naughty twin to Lovesexy for me.

The Black Album with a 3rd disc of unreleased tracks from that '87-89 era would be cool.

TL;DR WB are not going to release obscure unreleased tracks without a known album to back it up. They need to make money and gain traction with new and long lost fans. Relying on us, the hard core fan base for the long game is not a wise financial investment.

Pretty much. Parade would also be an option for an outtakes/Dream Factory pairing, with a DVD of his Birthday Show in Detroit.