CURIOUS that this isn't coming out till the end of july, and what i mean by curious is fucking infuriating. but anyway, that doesn't leave a whole lot of time for a break + announcement + release for the D&P. curious to see how this plays out, thanks team.

so only 4 more months of waiting between the 1st single and the album



i like the mission statement, now give me the album.

EmmaMcG said:

christobole said:

Sony Japan announces that they will release Japan Only Limited <CD+Blu-ray> Edition (6,000yen).

https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/PRINCE/info/528362?fbclid=IwAR1l1jcPW-KR9b8FWrx6yPYlfIi8v3ikljEnN9XYbeancL1g6sd8srHmLz0

[Edited 4/8/21 9:36am]

Make my funk the funk.

wants 2 get funked up.

amokeru said:

Sony Japan announces that they will release Japan Only Limited <CD+Blu-ray> Edition (6,000yen).

https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/PRINCE/info/528362?fbclid=IwAR1l1jcPW-KR9b8FWrx6yPYlfIi8v3ikljEnN9XYbeancL1g6sd8srHmLz0

[Edited 4/8/21 9:36am]

■『ウェルカム・2・アメリカ 【完全生産限定盤/デラックス・エディション】（CD+Blu-Ray）《ライヴ映像付2枚組》』

2021年7月30日発売予定（国内盤）

6,000円（税別）/ 6,600円（税込）　SICP-31432~31433

※国内盤限定　※完全生産限定盤 　※Blu-spec CD2　※フル・ライヴ映像(Blu-ray)付

※歌詞・対訳・解説付

I'll gladly pay the 46 euros plus shipping.

Don't need all that other hoopla.

Still haven't read through the whole SOTT deluxe book!

[Edited 4/8/21 9:42am]

That synth sweep 30 seconds into the title track tickles my nostalgia bone very nicely

lustmealways said:

soladeo1 said:

I’m scandalously unfamiliar with Welcome 2 America!!! What can I expect?? Prince recorded and teased Welcome 2 America during the absolute nadir of my Prince fandom. I am almost entirely unfamiliar with it or it’s songs. What’s it like?? Is it truly excellent and one of his best??

imagine if bob dylan had recorded blood on the tracks and then decided not to release it, putting out desire in its place.

that's the level we may be dealing with here.

Wow....really??? What a strange and mecurial little genius this guy was...

I like how some of the online media is talking up the fact that Prince and band do covers from a broad range of artists on the dvd. Prince doing a Bob Dylan cover is pretty cool. I know it's Shelby J singing but still, it's talked up.

[Edited 4/8/21 9:56am]

Strive said:

The image on https://prince.lnk.to/W2AAY

Hmmmmmmmmmmm

[Edited 4/8/21 6:14am]

Updated now, but that's huge. I work with labels all the time, and I've seen this before - it happens when someone clones an existing link for a new smartURL and forgets to update all the fields. This virtually confirms that a link exists for D&P30.

EmmaMcG said:

soladeo1 said:

EmmaMcG said:

LoveGalore said:

christobole said:

Well, that was ten years ago. The full scope of Obama's presidency and current "team" moves, have left many re-considering their positions. Too bad Prince can't speak for himself in 2021 - MSM, record company & estate will milk this album for its supposed context regardless.

Lol. Dream on. Not only is that irrelevant to the album's release, it's also flat out not true. Republicans are in the gutter given they're the sex offending insurrectionist party. Prince wasn't either a sex offender or an insurrectionist. He was religious and didn't vote. And I'm sure a political album by a rich black person will have some interesting thoughts that may conflict with the wider public but he didn't vote for any Republicans in this lifetime or the next. [Edited 4/8/21 9:13am]

I thought he was republican leaning in the early 80's in some regards (sure he did want gun control after Lennon's assassination). Especially the song "America". He did seem politically naive to me back then. But he was young and didn't get past high school. He has always been anti-war though.

But he certanly went left and progressive in the 2010's with BLM, anti police brutality and anti racism lyrics, and even pro environmental themes. His vibe in the 90's and after on many songs and interviews mentioned deep (music biz) institutional racism.

AvocadosMax said:

ufoclub said:

So glad that they are not releasing the disc as a DVD (fingers crossed this blu-ray format is real). It's 2021, and people have 4K TVs, there is no reason DVD's should even be a thing.

Well they probably couldn’t upscale the 80s live shows... a bluray of that 1999 live show would have been a ripoff and unnecessary

True, if it was shot in SD, then release it in SD. For example Lovesexy Live can only be accurate in SD.

Of course now with AI upscaling becoming common....

SantanaMaitreya said:

anyone else feel like paying 8 dollars shipping on a 7 inch single?

Rimshottbob said:

lustmealways said:

anyone else feel like paying 8 dollars shipping on a 7 inch single?

Though that was ridiculous myself. My record better come in PERFECT condition for that much.

do they provide measurement details for the various versions of this release?

i know of at least 1 orger who might be concerned this does not fit their shelves.

and throw a tantrum

sulls said:

EmmaMcG said:

Is the only way of getting the Blu Ray if you buy the $100 Deluxe edition? Like, is there a CD/Blu Ray deluxe edition that doesn't include the vinyls that I'll never listen to?

THIS!

Did you not read the japanese fine print?

EmmaMcG said:

Is the only way of getting the Blu Ray if you buy the $100 Deluxe edition? Like, is there a CD/Blu Ray deluxe edition that doesn't include the vinyls that I'll never listen to?

There's no way I'm buying the deluxe version for the privilege og having some vinyl table mats. Hopefully the Blu-Ray will get a standalone release, or a CD bundle. I'm not too fussed as I don't really watch the concerts but I'd like to rip the audio. Guess I'll have to wait and see on this one.

TheEnglishGent said:

EmmaMcG said:

Is the only way of getting the Blu Ray if you buy the $100 Deluxe edition? Like, is there a CD/Blu Ray deluxe edition that doesn't include the vinyls that I'll never listen to?

There's no way I'm buying the deluxe version for the privilege og having some vinyl table mats. Hopefully the Blu-Ray will get a standalone release, or a CD bundle. I'm not too fussed as I don't really watch the concerts but I'd like to rip the audio. Guess I'll have to wait and see on this one.

Am i typing chinese?

amokeru said:

Sony Japan announces that they will release Japan Only Limited <CD+Blu-ray> Edition (6,000yen).

https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/PRINCE/info/528362?fbclid=IwAR1l1jcPW-KR9b8FWrx6yPYlfIi8v3ikljEnN9XYbeancL1g6sd8srHmLz0

[Edited 4/8/21 9:36am]

This guy showed everyone who wants a cd/br bundle what's up!

mrjj71 said:

I know this isn't going to be a popular viewpoint probably but I'm kinda annoyed about this release. Why go from the 80s remasters straight to the 2010's? Doesn't make any sense. I'm sure I can't be the only one who'd really like the Parade remaster next instead of this? Baffling!

can't be stuck in the 80s forever

are any of these songs in circulation or are they all new?

nayroo2002 said: