alb69 said:

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

duh..we have this already

Rebeljuice said:

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]

I'm not sure that Lovesexy would be the best choice for the next release. However, when/if WB re-releases Lovesexy, I would like to see the continuous one-track album, the album split into separate tracks, unreleased material from this era, and a DVD of the Dortmund show. In addition, I hope that there would be lyrics to all of the songs as well as commentary from band members like Sheila E., Dr. Fink, and Cat Glover in order to help explain Prince's mindset when making the album. Because Lovesexy is very much a concept album, it might be helpful for a superfan to provide some interpretation and "break it down" in order to make Lovesexy more accessible to a new generation of fans. I don't think that the album needs to be re-mastered; to me, it sounds good as-is.

luvsexy4all said:

alb69 said:

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

duh..we have this already

We do??

worst thing about being an avid boot collector is that we have so much already. The estate needs / must work with the fan community. Imagine if the next 2projected releases are what we have already! Give me stuff like 'deliverance' EP any day of the week - that still kicks my ass!

I guess the flip side is that the general public dont have what we have so have yet to discover the gems!

ShaggyDog said:

we can see they will not listen to orgers.....

leecaldon said:

luvsexy4all said:

duh..we have this already

We do??

95 glam slam miami show

luvsexy4all said:

leecaldon said:

We do??

95 glam slam miami show

That's not "Live". It covers tours from 87 to 93, and I don't believe we know the track listing.

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

1. Piano & A Microphone, 1983

Silvertongue7 said:

This thread is now a lot more ironic that it was meant to be. And to think that only a few days ago I had so much hope...

Alas.....my big hope for the Roadhouse Garden/Dream Factory compilation, including the 1984 1st Ave Birthday Show continiues to be a giant pipe dream

leecaldon said:

luvsexy4all said:

95 glam slam miami show

That's not "Live". It covers tours from 87 to 93, and I don't believe we know the track listing.

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

http://www.princevault.com/index.php?title=Album:_The_Live_Experience

leecaldon said:

luvsexy4all said:

95 glam slam miami show

That's not "Live". It covers tours from 87 to 93, and I don't believe we know the track listing.

damn..i didnt know about this...does WB actually have it in their vault>????