independent and unofficial
Prince fan community
Welcome! Sign up or enter username and password to remember me
Forum jump
Forums > Prince: Music and More > THE RAINBOW CHILDREN (2LP / CRYSTAL CLEAR / 150G)
« Previous topic  Next topic »
  New topic   Printable     (Log in to 'subscribe' to this topic)
Author

Tweet     Share

Message
Thread started 05/30/20 11:52am

luv4u

Moderator

avatar

moderator

THE RAINBOW CHILDREN (2LP / CRYSTAL CLEAR / 150G)

5QLPPR053.jpg

https://store.prince.com/...317_107504



Track List

Side A
  1. Rainbow Children
  2. Muse 2 the Pharaoh
  3. Digital Garden
Side B
  1. The Work Pt 1
  2. Everywhere
  3. The Sensual Everafter
  4. Mellow
Side C
  1. 1+1+1 is 3
  2. Deconstruction
  3. Wedding Feast
  4. She Loves Me 4 Me
  5. Family Name
Side D
  1. The Everlasting Now
  2. Last December
canada

Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture!
REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince
"I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #1 posted 05/30/20 1:47pm

ChickenMcNugge
ts

avatar

I never had an original TRC so obviously can't compare, but from what I can see from my copy, it's a really nicely done reissue. One of the best Legacy rereleases yet. Sadly, as I've spent an unhealthy amount on other vinyl during lockdown, I'm going to have to hold off on buying the others for a few months, but I will do. Lol.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #2 posted 05/30/20 6:26pm

brokenhearted1
972

my LP copy is on its way. I'm anxious to listen to TRC on vinyl.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #3 posted 05/31/20 12:17am

udo

avatar

Please do not simply listen.

Take the virgin vinyl, put it on the ultra-cleaned turntable, hook up your 24/192 AD-converter and capture a pristine stream of that high-res audio for the turntable-less folks.

Pills and thrills and daffodils will kill... If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #4 posted 05/31/20 1:10am

mushmackalenta

This sounds great. This album is perfect for vinyl. Also the slip mat looks so cool.

I think Sony legacy have done a great job with the vinyl reissues.
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #5 posted 05/31/20 4:21am

antonb

Very happy with this release. As you said, its sounds great on record and the clear vinyl looks fantastic. And finally, a nice big booklet, with lyrics! There best reissue so far.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #6 posted 05/31/20 4:41am

Romeoblu

Another great release.

I still think Emancipation is my favourite reissue due to it sounding far better than the CD version but this is close.
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #7 posted 05/31/20 5:06am

antonb

Only listened to Emancipation on vinyl once so far. I only got it though a few weeks ago. I think the more live sounding The Rainbow children just edges it on vinyl. And with the large booklet and lyrics. I prefer this release. The art work is great on the Emancipation too though.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #8 posted 05/31/20 8:46am

Rimshottbob

Personally, I wish it wasn't on clear vinyl, and I really could not care less about a f'ing slipmat (what are we, 12? lol ) but if the same care and attention has been paid to the audio presentation here that was paid to every previous Sony reissue so far, then a true treat it will be, and also the definitive version of the album.

I have the original vinyl edition of this, and it sounds pretty great... but Sony's work so far has been so stellar on the vinyl reissues that it's worth getting again.

I may sell the slipmat.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #9 posted 05/31/20 8:51am

antonb

You wont want too when you get it. It looks pretty good

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #10 posted 06/01/20 11:57am

emesem

I kinda hate this album but I bought it cause it looks so damn pretty. I also just picked up Emancipation but I just wish they'd lay off the Purple Vinyl. Has no place in that era.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #11 posted 06/01/20 3:02pm

Milty2

I Love this album and I look forward to getting the vinyl version.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #12 posted 06/02/20 3:04am

antonb

I remember buying it when it came out and not hating it, but not feeling it at all! And as with some other prince albums, it has grown on me over time, and giving it more plays. This vinyl release had made me appreciate the album more. The music on this album is great. A couple of the songs I'm not that bothered for. But I can enjoy the music behind the lyrics.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #13 posted 06/02/20 4:59am

Poplife88

avatar

It sounds amazing. I love the clear records....and call me a 12 year old but I love the mat. Seriously my fave reissue by far. This album has always been a favorite of mine, and I can't be happier.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #14 posted 06/03/20 1:55am

Daveoooo

I was so exited to open this..... But no slipmat! Booooo!
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #15 posted 06/06/20 11:39am

JUNKIE

Played this for the first time today and it sounds fantastic. Great release. cool

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #16 posted 06/09/20 5:27pm

gollygirl

avatar

I got my copy of this and it plays like a dream. Perfect copy. I have actually ordered a second copy to put on display as it is amazing to look at the artwork. To be honest, I have always put this album at the bottom of my favourite CDs from Prince - but hearing it on Vinyl is a totally wonderful experience. Very happy with the pressing and the slip mat is cool, even if I don't use it (as I prefer my Technics turntable mat) it would look really cool framed coz the colours pop in a black frame. I can recommend this pressing.

Thank you Prince for every note you left behind πŸ’œ
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #17 posted 06/14/20 6:56am

bobgeorge77

The presentation of this album is amazing! A real booklet with lyrics and artwork, the clean vinyl and the slipmat..just a gorgeous offering. Wonderful to hear on vinyl...looking forward to giving this album more of a chance than I had previously. Just one question about the audio thus far...is anyone else hearing distortion or noise (not sure what to call it) on muse 2 the pharaoh and everywhere ( and in mellow as well). I am listing on headphones. Not sure if it the record itself that I need to get replaced or if it is the recording. Thanks for any input.... music
[Edited 6/14/20 7:00am]
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #18 posted 06/14/20 11:00am

andrewm7

I am really happy to know that one of these clear vinyl beauties I see on its way here ☺️

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #19 posted 06/22/20 2:18pm

Rimshottbob

Finally got round to collecting my records from my local store.... ripping The Rainbow Children at the moment.... I have the slipmat on... what is it supposed to do?

It's just.... colours turning in a circle. Is it supposed to form a pattern on something. A complete waste of time, in my opinion. Doesn't suit the music of the album at all, and just a silly gimmick.

That's going straight up in the loft.

Weird addition..... the good news is that the audio on this new vinyl edition is absolutely stellar!!

Another fantastic release from Sony! And once again, this latest vinyl edition becomes the definitive edition of the album....

Fantastic.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #20 posted 06/22/20 3:01pm

sexton

avatar

Rimshottbob said:

Finally got round to collecting my records from my local store.... ripping The Rainbow Children at the moment.... I have the slipmat on... what is it supposed to do?

It's just.... colours turning in a circle. Is it supposed to form a pattern on something. A complete waste of time, in my opinion. Doesn't suit the music of the album at all, and just a silly gimmick.

That's going straight up in the loft.

Weird addition..... the good news is that the audio on this new vinyl edition is absolutely stellar!!

Another fantastic release from Sony! And once again, this latest vinyl edition becomes the definitive edition of the album....

Fantastic.


Be happy the estate chose to include the slipmat instead of making the records rainbow-colored.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #21 posted 06/22/20 3:07pm

Rimshottbob

sexton said:

Rimshottbob said:

Finally got round to collecting my records from my local store.... ripping The Rainbow Children at the moment.... I have the slipmat on... what is it supposed to do?

It's just.... colours turning in a circle. Is it supposed to form a pattern on something. A complete waste of time, in my opinion. Doesn't suit the music of the album at all, and just a silly gimmick.

That's going straight up in the loft.

Weird addition..... the good news is that the audio on this new vinyl edition is absolutely stellar!!

Another fantastic release from Sony! And once again, this latest vinyl edition becomes the definitive edition of the album....

Fantastic.


Be happy the estate chose to include the slipmat instead of making the records rainbow-colored.

lol lol lol

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #22 posted 06/27/20 2:35am

gollygirl

avatar

Rimshottbob said:

Finally got round to collecting my records from my local store.... ripping The Rainbow Children at the moment.... I have the slipmat on... what is it supposed to do?

It's just.... colours turning in a circle. Is it supposed to form a pattern on something. A complete waste of time, in my opinion. Doesn't suit the music of the album at all, and just a silly gimmick.

That's going straight up in the loft.

Weird addition..... the good news is that the audio on this new vinyl edition is absolutely stellar!!

Another fantastic release from Sony! And once again, this latest vinyl edition becomes the definitive edition of the album....

Fantastic.

The slip mat I guess is a gimmick but being Rainbow Coloured does make sense smile

I like mine - in fact it looks gorgeous in a black frame. The vinyl pressing is perfect isn't it and the artwork on large format is stunning. I confess I brought a second copy just to display the artwork and slipmat......

Thank you Prince for every note you left behind πŸ’œ
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
  New topic   Printable     (Log in to 'subscribe' to this topic)
« Previous topic  Next topic »
Forums > Prince: Music and More > THE RAINBOW CHILDREN (2LP / CRYSTAL CLEAR / 150G)