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

Track List

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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? ) 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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......