What do you think?

I think it's a decent idea for Record Store Day.

The good news is that those Estate people are beginning to dig into P's discography and identify rare stuff. There's a lot of rare released and promo material in dire need of a wider availability.

Regarding formats, I'm down with those funny vinyl-only or cassette-only releases for RSD as long as they're exclusive in those formats only for some time. After a while the material should be available digitally: it's 2019.

For those who may be frustrated by the format, however, the Versace Experience cassette has been ripped by fans long ago, and can be found online quite easily. The Estate can also fight piracy by making the material available digitally.

See here : http://prince.org/msg/7/458397

As I said on February 19 : Information confirmed by a record store friend in France : THE VERSACE EXPERIENCE will be a purple audio cassette and HIS MAJESTY'S POP LIFE / THE PURPLE MIX CLUB will be the replica of the Japanese promo vinyl released in 1985, including the remix of Paisley Park. Available as part of the record store day of April 13th.

[Edited 2/21/19 2:29am]

IDK if the Estate has the rights for this footage, but a nice promo for the Versace Experience on YT would be the December 95 VH1 Fashion Awards per4mence of P. Control

[Edited 2/21/19 2:32am]

LRC69 said:

See here : http://prince.org/msg/7/458397

As I said on February 19 : Information confirmed by a record store friend in France : THE VERSACE EXPERIENCE will be a purple audio cassette and HIS MAJESTY'S POP LIFE / THE PURPLE MIX CLUB will be the replica of the Japanese promo vinyl released in 1985, including the remix of Paisley Park. Available as part of the record store day of April 13th.

[Edited 2/21/19 2:29am]

Merci

https://www.discogs.com/Prince-His-Majestys-Pop-Life-The-Purple-Mix-Club/release/3139336

thedoorkeeper said:

Can't say I'm too excited over either one of these. Edited versions and previously released extended versions of songs from 25+ years ago. Scraps.

well yeah, but this is better than another re-release of an album or single
that was widely released before.

at least TVE is a rarity and it will be nice to have it in (possibly) a bit better
quality than the cassette rip we have now (although i doubt they are rippin
this from any source other than the cassette tape either).

A cassette? That is the dumbest idea ever.

Genesia said:

A cassette? That is the dumbest idea ever.

1980's Sony Walkmans are going for $350+ on ebay. Wish I held onto mine.

poppys said:

Genesia said:

A cassette? That is the dumbest idea ever.

1980's Sony Walkmans are going for $350+ on ebay. Wish I held onto mine.

I'm sure there must be cheaper cassette players. Anyway I doubt people will buy it to listen to it. It's more like a collector's item to put on a shelf.

databank said:

poppys said:

1980's Sony Walkmans are going for $350+ on ebay. Wish I held onto mine.

I'm sure there must be cheaper cassette players. Anyway I doubt people will buy it to listen to it. It's more like a collector's item to put on a shelf.

Of course there are. Disposable income is a bitch. Imagine listening to an old/new cassette on a 1980s device. It's the same as people who still collect 78 rpms. Of all people, I would think you would understand that.

databank said:

poppys said:

poppys said:

databank said:

I'm sure there must be cheaper cassette players. Anyway I doubt people will buy it to listen to it. It's more like a collector's item to put on a shelf.

Of course there are. Disposable income is a bitch. Imagine listening to an old/new cassette on a 1980s device. It's the same as people who still collect 78 rpms. Of all people, I would think you would understand that.

My dad listens to those old 78 rpms on those old players. The sound is awful

The estate should consider putting some stuff out on wax cyllinder while they're at it.

databank said:

poppys said:

Of course there are. Disposable income is a bitch. Imagine listening to an old/new cassette on a 1980s device. It's the same as people who still collect 78 rpms. Of all people, I would think you would understand that.

My dad listens to those old 78 rpms on those old players. The sound is awful

I have some languishing on ebay right now I can't sell, heavy to ship too.

databank said:

poppys said:

1980's Sony Walkmans are going for $350+ on ebay. Wish I held onto mine.

I'm sure there must be cheaper cassette players. Anyway I doubt people will buy it to listen to it. It's more like a collector's item to put on a shelf.

All RSD releases usually are. Have yet to play any RSD records Ive purchased in recent years.

The VE Cassette is (and WAS) always a meh release. So nothing much going on there.

A reissue of HMPL on the other hand excites me a bit.

WhisperingDandelions said:

The estate should consider putting some stuff out on wax cyllinder while they're at it.

High-fidelity 2 minutes of audio

you can pre-order here:

https://amzn.to/2EpQxxA

[Edited 2/22/19 1:57am]

lottusflower said:

you can pre-order here:

https://amzn.to/2EpQxxA

[Edited 2/22/19 1:57am]

id still like to see an official tracklist .. oh shoot i am realizing this is not the playtime boot but something less interesting .. oh well .. i thought we were getting something unreleased .. still a purple cassette is hard to resist even if gold is one of his shittier records (i'll take exodus or cnd over gold any day)

TrevorAyer said:

lottusflower said:

you can pre-order here:

https://amzn.to/2EpQxxA

[Edited 2/22/19 1:57am]

id still like to see an official tracklist .. oh shoot i am realizing this is not the playtime boot but something less interesting .. oh well .. i thought we were getting something unreleased .. still a purple cassette is hard to resist even if gold is one of his shittier records (i'll take exodus or cnd over gold any day)

http://www.princevault.co...edirect=no

Tracklisting (as I have it and can confirm)

A side

1. Pussy Control (Club Mix) (Edit) (3:04) -
2. Shhh (X-cerpt) (3:55) -
3. Get Wild In The House (2:15) ¹ - The NPG
4. Hate U (Remix) (3:29) -
5. 319 (X-cerpt) (1:28) -
6. Shy (X-cerpt) (2:23) -

B side name

1. Billy Jack Bitch (2:31) -
2. Sonny T. (X-cerpt) (0:28) ² - Madhouse
3. Rootie Kazootie (Edit) (2:38) ² - Madhouse
4. Chatounette Controle (2:25) -
5. Pussy Control (Control Tempo) (Edit) (1:23) -
6. Kamasutra Overture # 5 (0:44) - The NPG Orchestra
7. Free The Music (1:44) - The NPG
8. Segue (0:50) -
9. Gold (X-cerpt) (3:34) -

lottusflower said:

you can pre-order here:

https://amzn.to/2EpQxxA

[Edited 2/22/19 1:57am]

Too bad my Spanish is a bit rusty.... anyway, I wonder whether they will deliver as the idea of RSD is that you get it from an actual store and not online.

I still have a mini-boombox that plays cassettes & cds. I got it at target years ago. Also an old car with a factory installed cassette player. Shocking, I know. It recently ate my Parade cassette after years of great sounds but I forgive.

lottusflower said:

you can pre-order here:

https://amzn.to/2EpQxxA

[Edited 2/22/19 1:57am]

Thanks! I'm giving it a try!

thedoorkeeper said:

Also available as digital downloads. Yes? No?

I hope there's a download code with the cassette, but I have a feeling I'm going to be disappointed.