Wow! Obviously I'm the only one in here, but this really gets me excited!

Lots of songs I only have digitally up until now - and also lots of stuff I hadn't even heard of until now. I definitely will buy this gladly!

... most curious

Too much of a mixed bag, but I reckon they went rather far with licensing all those tracks. Some really interesting bits and pieces, especially the tracks available for the first time on CD. I guess I'd do without discs #2 and #3 ... Or at least condense the best out of it on a single disc and make it a double set. But oh well, as @Ramzoo said, better than nothing!

psyche2 said:

Too much of a mixed bag, but I reckon they went rather far with licensing all those tracks. Some really interesting bits and pieces, especially the tracks available for the first time on CD. I guess I'd do without discs #2 and #3 ... Or at least condense the best out of it on a single disc and make it a double set. But oh well, as @Ramzoo said, better than nothing!

it says Shelby J feat Anthony Hamilton – North Carolina † is marked as first time on CD, is this a different version than the one already released in 2012 on CD??

RODSERLING said:

I don't know what to think of this. The first CD contains songs that Prince gave to other people, but it is very far from being comprehensive. Two of them are remixes that have nothing to do with Prince. The rest consists of random covers.

The only interesting thing might be a different version of "North Carolina", as Joris noted, if it is indeed a different version.

I guess I just don't see the point of a compilation in 2024. There's a thing called "playlists".

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olb99 said:

RODSERLING said:

What is North Carolina lmfao? On what album is this?

Big fan.

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olb99 said:

I don't know what to think of this. The first CD contains songs that Prince gave to other people, but it is very far from being comprehensive. Two of them are remixes that have nothing to do with Prince. The rest consists of random covers.

The only interesting thing might be a different version of "North Carolina", as Joris noted, if it is indeed a different version.

I guess I just don't see the point of a compilation in 2024. There's a thing called "playlists".

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I imagine the compilers weren't aware of there being a CD single of that track.

Would have been great to see Battle Tapes' cover of "Dirty Mind" on this compilation.

https://soundcloud.com/blisslexia/battle-tapes-dirty-mind

CRM said:

olb99 said:

I don't know what to think of this. The first CD contains songs that Prince gave to other people, but it is very far from being comprehensive. Two of them are remixes that have nothing to do with Prince. The rest consists of random covers.

The only interesting thing might be a different version of "North Carolina", as Joris noted, if it is indeed a different version.

I guess I just don't see the point of a compilation in 2024. There's a thing called "playlists".

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I imagine the compilers weren't aware of there being a CD single of that track.

Would have been great to see Battle Tapes' cover of "Dirty Mind" on this compilation.

https://soundcloud.com/blisslexia/battle-tapes-dirty-mind

Proabbaly yes. Would be nice if they added all tracks he gave to others instead of 2 discs full of covers. not worth the money to spend on

Has anyone ordered from them before? Is this a reputable site?

lordhelfrich said:

The Dirty Monroes "Vibrator" version is so fantastic!

As if Susan Moonsie is singing it.

Super fine cover, maybe even better than the unreleased original.

It has that phat eighties sound all over, including the dirty funky Linn Drums.

I have it on repeat.

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Also like the bubble-gum version of 7 Hurtz ft Peaches & Bitch Lap Lap's "Sexy Dancer."

It's great they sampled Prince, and their story is more fun than the original Prince lyrics.

They sound a bit like Salt & Pepa when they rap, but with a level of Apollonia 6 bed-talks.

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lordhelfrich said:

Has anyone ordered from them before? Is this a reputable site?

Cherry Red are one of the best reissue/catalogue labels around today. The care and attention they put into their compilations is exceptional.

sauko said:

lordhelfrich said:

Has anyone ordered from them before? Is this a reputable site?

Cherry Red are one of the best reissue/catalogue labels around today. The care and attention they put into their compilations is exceptional.

I got the Sheena Easton Singles release from the RSD 2022 and the 40th years anniversary " A Private Heaven" from them (Both on Vinyl): I was very satisfied.

https://theseconddisc.com...LReVZiO7jf

BlueShakooo said:

It contains Vibrator. [Edited 9/4/24 0:13am]

Which is really strange because this is an unauthorized "first release" of the song (as opposed to a cover) and while I can believe an obscure 7'' by an obscure band could get away with it 21 years ago, I find it odd that Cherry Red would go with it. I guess their lawyers told them y'all can get away with it because y'all aren't the onew ho put it out first, but still... Mr MakeMillions may not like this

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Another funny thing is they ripped both the concept and title from this 1998 compilation by Connoisseur: https://www.discogs.com/r...e-Songbook

nayroo2002 said:

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I look forward to this - was actually favourably reviewed in UK mag Echoes.

Should have comprehensive liner notes. I actually look forward to the soul versions of some of his songs...