Purple Rain

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Philippinen

“Sleeve is cardboard with the back and front covers pasted on and there is no printed inner sleeve. Print quality is quite poor, especially on the back cover. Hype text printed on cover: featuring "[m=157532]" & "[m=16212]" Philippine Copyright 1984 by WEA Records © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. On back and labels: [l=PARI] MEMBER APPROVED”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“Record jacket, catalogue number and centre labels are the same as the standard Canadian release: [r=1445712]. The vinyl itself uses the Columbia House mastering: [r=2596185].”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Niederlande

“Includes poster and printed inner sleeve. © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. Made in Germany by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Südafrika

“Includes Free Limited Edition Price Poster”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“Similar to [r=32269710], except Price Code is not overprinted. On Spine: 925110-1 Prince And The Revolution/ Music From The Motion Picture Purple Rain On Back cover: © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Aldorf. Embossed [Warner "W" logo] On Labels: © ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. [rim text] Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH On Dust sleeve: 925 110-1 On Matrix/Runouts: Matrix Runouts are etched except for "R/S Alsdorf 925110-1 A2" & "[Allied 'ɑ' logo]" on Side A and "R/S Alsdorf 925110-1 B2" on Side B which are stamped. Side A matrix/runout: Alsdorf used the US mothers, galvanized by Sheffield Lab Matrix for Allied Record Company which can be identified by the appearance of a long etched string including "△ 00000-X" and the [Allied 'ɑ' logo]-stamp. Side B matrix/runout: Lacquer cut at Tonstudio Pfanz identified by etching "PF".”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“For unique identifiers in relation to other Gema/Biem releases see [url=https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/845649]thread 845649[/url]”

Warner Bros. Records

“Similar to [r9586226], but this pressed edition was destined for the Scandinavian market according to [l826122]. Indicates by country code 'S' etched in the runout. Issued with a 12-panel folded poster. Differences to other European editions: - Label shows GEMA / BIEM on both sides, no publishers printed below © ℗ 1984. - Dust sleeve without catalog number on face-side, lake side with catalog number [upper right corner] - Issued with a 12-panel folded poster. Vinyl: Mothers galvanized by [l264158] for [l211933] were used. [US-Release (catalog number 9 25110-1, 1-25110): Originally pressed by – Allied Record Company – B-19421 / B-19422] For unique identifiers in relation to other Gema/Biem releases see [url=https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/845649]thread 845649[/url]”

Warner Bros. Records / WEA

calendar_today1984Mexiko

“Issued with inner sleeve with lyrics (some credits are maybe not printed on the release) Some copies may include a poster Some copies were made on translucent vinyl On Back Cover: Music from the motion picture [m388665] © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Hecho en Mexico por Producciones WEA, SA de CV Una compañía del grupo Warner Communications Labels: O.S.T./Prince and the Revolution- Purple Rain P 1984 Warner Bros. Records para los E.E.U.U. C 1984 Warner Bros. Records Produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince and The Revolution. All songs by Prince except 'Computer Blue' by Wendy, Lisa & Prince Similar editions: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3126458]Purple Rain[/url] (LWB-6281, purple vinyl) Purple Rain (LWBS-6281, purple vinyl) [not yet in database] Purple Rain (LWBS-6281, black vinyl) [this release]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“Cover, back: Black Maple Leaf W1-25110 Music from the motion picture Purple Rain CRC Labels: W1 25110 CRC CI Dust sleeve: Detailed credits & lyrics © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. All words and music by Prince except "Computer Blue" words and music by Wendy Lisa and Prince. [note: John L. Nelson is not credited] All songs © 1984 Controversy Music ASCAP Initial copies include a poster Due to a manufacturing variation (different compositions & quality of the feedstock) some copies may appear dark translucent brown when held against a light source. .”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Cover: Music from the motion picture [m=388665] Mfd. by RCA Music Service under License 6550 East 30th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. A Warner Communications Company. Made in U.S.A. Dust sleeve: "Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" recorded at the Warehouse in the summer of '83. "Take Me With You", "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound. "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby I'm A Star" & "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 & Record Plant, New York. "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where you live. All songs © 1984 Controversy Music ASCAP Poster: © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Runouts are etched.”

Warner Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“PVC sleeve: All songs published by Controversy Music © ℗ 1984 NPG Records Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Records Inc. Made in the Czech Republic [Warner Records "California Sun" logo] Runouts 147958E1 1068913 and 147958E2 1068520 are stamped, the rest is etched. Similar editions: [r=2788611] (Original 1984 Mexican release with Spanish tracklist) [r=10095109] (2017 Facsimile by Warner Bros. Records / English tracklist / Made in EU) Purple Rain (Reissue under the new Warner Records brand / English tracklist) [this release]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigtes Königreich

“Includes poster. [same pressing with slightly different labels: [r3206070] (with rights societies "GEMA/BIEM" / without UK publisher "Island Music Ltd." ] Sleeve: © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf · Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf [Warner 'W' logo] a Warner Communications Company Dust sleeve with lyrics & credits: © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. © 1984 Controversy Music ASCAP Labels: © ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. Island Music Ltd.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Italien

“Printed dust sleeve with lyrics and credits. Dust sleeve: Music From The Motion Picture Purple Rain Starring Prince © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Mexiko

“Transparent plastic sleeve: Dis☆coleccion Edicion Limitada El Disco es cultura Similar editions: Purple Rain (1984 original release with Spanish titles) [this release] [r=10095109] (2017 English language replica by Warner Bros.) [r=18373177] (2020 English language replica by Warner Records)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“Cover: Music from the motion picture [m=388665] starring Prince © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf Embossed [Warner "W" logo] Dust sleeve, face side: You can write to Prince [...] London Dust sleeve, lake side: [lyrics & credits / including the (sometimes absent) extra credits for 'Computer Blue'] "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live Labels: © ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. Warner Bros. MusicLtd. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH [rim text] Vinyl: For Side A the pressing plant used US mothers, galvanized by Sheffield Lab Matrix for Allied Record Company which can be identified by the appearance of a long etched string including '△ 6851' and the [Allied 'ɑ' logo]-stamp. Side B was cut at Tonstudio Pfanz Vinyl, matrix/runout: R/S Alsdorf 925110-1, A2 and the [Allied 'ɑ' logo] are stamped the rest is etched Remarks: Cover has a slightly altered price code, one digit (of 'WE 361') is overprinted which results in 'WE 381' Labels have publisher credits to 'Warner Bros. Music Ltd.', (for identifiers in relation to 'Gema/Biem' or 'GEMA/Biem' see [url=https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/845649]thread 845649[/url]) Very similar to [r28608628] but that release doesn't have the altered price code.”

Warner Bros. Records

“Includes poster and printed dust sleeve. © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. Manufactured In Germany by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf. Similar editions: Purple Rain (purple vinyl) [this release] [r=125874] (black vinyl)”

Warner Bros. Records / Discos Philips Colombia

calendar_today1984Kolumbien

“Cover: El Disco es Cultura. Afiliado A ASINCOL ℗ 1984 Hecho en Colombia por Discos Philips Labels: [Spanish/English tracklist, some of the titles are misspelt] Producido por Industrias Philips de Colombia S.A.”

Warner Records / NPG Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Griechenland

“Cover: WEA Records S.A. - Made In Greece Dust sleeve: [lyrics & credits] Labels: Made In Greece By G.P.I.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“This is a version very similar to version [r=15455932], copies of which had been imported to Greece in 1984, at a special price - see WEA special sticker on the front cover photo. This has probably been denoted also from the suffix 'GR' at the Matrix / Runout of side B Embossed Warner "W" logo on back cover Music from the motion picture Purple Rain starring Prince [Back cover] © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf [Labels] © ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH Labels have no publishers printed below © ℗ 1984 Printed inner sleeve, but artwork without the boxed London address, Blue insert with Prince photos is not included. For unique identifiers in relation to other Gema/Biem releases see [url=https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/845649]thread 845649[/url]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Spine: W1-25110 Labels: 1-25110 © ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Comes with a poster.”

Warner Bros. Records / Bertelsmann Club

calendar_today1984Europa

“© ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“On Spine: 925110-1 Prince And The Revolution/ Music From The Motion Picture Purple Rain On Back cover: Slightly altered on France price code, one digit (of 'WE 361') is overprinted which results in 'WE 381' © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Aldorf. Embossed [Warner "W" logo] On Labels: © ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. [rim text] Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH On Dust sleeve: You can write to Prince at: P.O. Box 4AH London W1A 4AH [face side] Lyrics & Credits [lake side] On Matrix/Runouts: Matrix Runouts are etched except for "R/S Alsdorf 925110-1 A2" & "[Allied 'ɑ' logo]" on Side A and "R/S Alsdorf 925110-1 B2" on Side B which are stamped. Side A matrix/runout: Alsdorf used the US mothers, galvanized by Sheffield Lab Matrix for Allied Record Company which can be identified by the appearance of a long etched string including "△ 00000-X" and the [Allied 'ɑ' logo]-stamp. Side B matrix/runout: Lacquer cut at Tonstudio Pfanz identified by etching "PF".”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“Side B label: the 'GEMA / Biem' box is overprinted with a 'GEMA / BIEM' box For unique identifiers in relation to other Gema/Biem releases see [url=https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/845649]thread 845649[/url]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“[url=http://www.discogs.com/release/3838071]An earlier Columbia House edition[/url] also exists, with a different barcode and CD matrix. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/10219727]There is also a 1994 or later repress[/url], with the same barcode and CD matrix, but with the addition of a mould SID code.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“Music from the motion picture 'Purple Rain'. All songs published by Controversy Music ASCAP Regular jewel case - black tray - including a 12-page booklet On back cover: Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf. Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf. [logo] a Warner Communications Company Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [logo]® © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. On CD label: Made in Germany ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the US and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the US "Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" were recorded at The Warehouse in the summer of '83 by David Leonard & Susan Rogers. "Take Me With U", The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound by Peggy Mac & David Leonard. "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby I'm A Star", "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 by David Ravkin, David Leonard & Record Plant, New York. "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Booklet: CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group CD: Made In USA”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“BMG catalog number: D 160175 [back tray insert & booklet] respectively 160175D [disc]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“Similar editions: [r=3838071] (1991 glass master, different barcode) [r=4598625] (1993 glass master, without mould SID Code) Purple Rain (1993 glass master, with mould SID Code) [this release]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Mfd. for BMG Direct club version. Newer style BMG release with scannable barcode. 'BMG Direct' credited on back tray insert. 'BMG Direct Marketing, Inc.' credited on CD face.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“BMG Direct credited on Back Cover. BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. credited on CD Face.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“Standard jewel case. Back tray insert: © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Distributed by / Distribué par Warner Music Canada Ltd. [...] A Warner Music Group Company. 12-page booklet: "Let’s Go Crazy" and "Computer Blue" were recorded at The Warehouse in the summer of '83 "Take Me With U", "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound. "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby I’m A Star" & "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 and Record Plant, New York. "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where U live. CDD pre-mastering by WCI Record Group All songs published by Controversy Music ASCAP [page 10] © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. [page 11] CD: ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Distributed by WEA Music Of Canada Ltd. A Warner Communications Company [Warner "W" logo] [#931011FF indicate the CD was glass mastered in October 1993] The title and artist credit appears multifaceted on the release as: Purple Rain Prince And The Revolution [booklet front and back tray insert] Prince & The Revolution Music From Purple Rain [spines] Prince And The Revolution Music From The Motion Picture Purple Rain [on disc face]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“Purple Rain (full purple back tray insert) . Spine text on back insert in yellow (left side) and white (right side)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Similar to [r23163317] (23163317) but this release doesn't have a Mould SID. Similar to [r15371644] (r15371644) but this release doesn't have a Mould SID. Music from the motion picture Purple Rain Made In USA. Tracks 1, 4 were recorded at The Warehouse, summer '83 Tracks 2, 3 and 6 were recorded at Sunset Sound, along with all overdubs Tracks 7 to 9 recorded live at 1st Avenue, summer of '83 "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“Music from the motion picture 'Purple Rain'. Originally released in 1984. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf "Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf" is printed on back cover. Catalog numbers: 7599-25110-2 on spine and back tray insert 925 110-2 on disc Similar releases: [r=2426656] (France WE 851 on back cover, WME not mentioned in CD matrix) [r=4288849] (Catalog number below label code on CD, SID codes matrix) [r=860006] (Catalog number below label code on CD)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Deutschland

“Released in a standard jewel case, with black tray including a 12 page booklet insert of credits and lyrics. Similar to https://www.discogs.com/artist/96774-Prince-And-The-Revolution, but the CD features text all along the front side: (Starting with English): ''ALL RIGHTS OF THE PRODUCER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE WORD REPRODUCED RESERVED UNAUTHORIZED COPYING, HIRING, LENDING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND BROADCASTING OF THIS RECORD PROHIBITED! ALLE URHEBER UND LEISTUNGSSCHUTZRECHTE VORBEHALTEN KEIN VERLEIH! KEINE UNERLAUBTE VERVIELFALTIGUNG, VERMIETUNG, AUFFUHRUNG, SENDUNG! TOUS DROITS DU PRODUCTEUR PHONOGRAPHIQUE ET DU PROPRIETAIRE DE L'OEUVRE ENREGISTREE RESERVES SAUF AUTORISATION, LA DUPLICATION, LA LOCALISATION, LE PRET, L'UTILISATION DE CE DISQUE POUR EXECUTION PUBLIQUE ET RADIODIFFUSION SONT INTERDITS.'' Similar to https://www.discogs.com/release/4436158-Prince-And-The-Revolution-Purple-Rain, but the writing on the CD features text all along the front side. Inner booklet, page 3: ''The Beautiful Ones", ''When Doves Cry'' & ''Darling Nikki'' produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince. ''Let's Go Crazy'' & ''Computer Blue'' were recorded at The Warehouse in the summer of '83 by David Leonard & Susan Rogers. ''Take Me With U'', ''The Beautiful Ones" & ''When Doves Cry'' were recorded at Sunset Sound by Peggy Mac & David Leonard. All overdues as well. ''I Would Die 4 U'', ''Baby I'm A Star'', ''Purple Rain'' recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 by David Rivnik, David Leonard & Record Plant, New York. Strings on ''Take Me With U'', ''Baby I'm A Star'' & ''Purple Rain'' by David Coleman - cello, Novi Novog - violin & viola, Suzie Katayama - cello - arranged by Lisa & Prince, conducted by Lisa & Wendy. ''Darling Nikki'' was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live. All thanks 2 God - the light, Lisa & Wendy, Bobby, Mark & Matt - the Revolution. Big Chick - the protector, Steve, Bob & Joe - the producers, Albert Magnoli - the director, Puggy Mac - the patience, Fred Moultrie - the money, Lee Phillips - the brains, Warner Bros. Records & Film - belief, God 4 the ''rain'', Sandy - The care, The Time - ''chicken grease'', Apollonia 6: Susan, Brenda & Apollonia - patience, wisdom & beauty, Jill - Love, Roy Bennett - loyalty, David Leonard - the blade, Susan Rogers - energy, Carol McGovney - devotion, God - 4 the rainbow, Willian Blinn - the story, Alan Leeds - the expert. Thanks 2 Don Throin and all the cast & crew of Purple Rain: Clarence Williams, Olga Karlatos, Kim-Li, Morris & Jerome, Katy, Billy Sparks - what up 'tho? Richard Arrington - God - 4 the sun. Wally Gator, Dez Dickerson & the Modernaires - Steve & everybody at 1st Avenue - all the extras & anybody else we foolhardedly forgot 2 mention. Thank u all - may u live 2 see the Dawn. Second-to-last page of the booklet: All words and music by Prince except ''Computer Blue'' written by John L. Nelson, Lisa, Wendy and Prince. All songs published by Controversy Music ASCAP. Last page of the booklet: © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. CD: ℗1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the US and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the US. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf Produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince & The Revolution”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Back tray insert: Manufactured by Columbia House under license. Music from the motion picture [m=388665] starring Prince Made in U.S.A. Disc: Made in U.S.A. by WEA Manufacturing Inc. 10-page booklet with detailed credits and lyrics: "Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" were recorded at The Warehouse in the summer of '83. "Take Me With U," "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound. "I Would Die 4 U," "Baby I'm A Star," "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 & Record Plant, New York. "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live.”

Warner Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“Standard jewel case, new Warner Logo, half target disc design”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“Back tray insert: CD 25110 Distributed by Warner Music Canada Disc: 9 255110-2 Made in USA”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group”

Warner Records

calendar_today1984Japan

“Obi: 1984 年作品 1.714 Yen [Warner Records "California Sun" logo]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Similar to [r611413] but this release has a SRC logo in the Matrix and a Mould SID Similar to [r15371644] but this release has a SRC logo in the Matrix Music from the motion picture Purple Rain Made In USA. Tracks 1, 4 were recorded at The Warehouse, summer '83 Tracks 2, 3 and 6 were recorded at Sunset Sound, along with all overdubs Tracks 7 to 9 recorded live at 1st Avenue, summer of '83 "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“Similar editions: Purple Rain (full purple back tray insert) [this release] [r=3250461] (back tray insert with black section for the legal text)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Israel

“Spines: [white printing] 925110 Booklet & CD: 925 110-2”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Printed in U.S.A. 9 25110-2 Art work all printed in U.S.A. Disc made in West Germany By Polygram GEMA Solid center disc like PDO pressings”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“4-Panel digifile 16-Page Booklet Including lyrics and extensive, track-by-track, linear notes. Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company. This Reissue ©℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. Printed in U.S.A.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Made in U.S.A”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Argentinien

“J-card case J-card, inner panel: Tracklist printed in Spanish and English Similar editions: Musica De La Pelicula "Purple Rain" (catalog number: 90814 - blue tracklist, light brown cassette body) [this release] Musica De La Pelicula "Purple Rain" (catalog number: 93814 - pink tracklist, white cassette body) [not yet in database] Musica De La Pelicula "Purple Rain" (catalog number: 4-25110 - black tracklist, white cassette body) [not yet in database]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“© 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. A1 and A4 recorded at The Warehouse, summer of '83 A2, A3, and B1 were recorded at Sunset Sound B2 to B4 recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 A5 was recorded at a place close 2 where u live. Similar editions: Purple Rain: (time scale window reads O - 5O - O) [this release] [r=7814777] (time scale window reads 0 - 50 - 0) [r=979150] (time scale window reads 100 - 50 - 0)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“J-card, front panel: Music From The Motion Picture Purple Rain J-card, black inner panel: "Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" recorded at the Warehouse in the summer of '83. "Take Me With You", "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound. "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby I'm A Star" & "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 & Record Plant, New York. "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where you live. J-card, white inner panel: © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. [Warner Bros. "WB Shield" logo] Warner Bros. Records 3300 Warner Blvd. Burbank, Calif. 91510 Made in U.S.A. A Warner Communications Company [Warner Bros. "W" logo] Spine: WB 9 25110-4 [Warner Bros. "WB Shield" logo] White tape shell, both sides: 4-25110 AR time scale window reads: 0 50 0 with 11 hatchmarks Tape shell, side 1: “MADE IN USA” injection print appear right center edge * PRODUCED, ARRANGED, COMPOSED & PERFORMED BY PRINCE & THE REVOLUTION © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S Tape shell, side 2: A Warner Communications Company [Warner Bros. "W” logo] Warner Bros. Records Inc. 3300 Warner Blvd. Burbank, Calif. 91510 Made in U.S.A. Similar AR versions: [r=16981071] (time scale window has 7 hatch marks with no numbers, hatch marks are not protruding onto clear part of time scale window) [r=15671700] (time scale window has 7 hatch marks with no numbers) [r=7280900] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 21 hatch marks) [r=16285851] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks) Purple Rain (time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, “MADE IN USA” injection print appear right center edge side 1)[this release]”

Oasis Records / Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Südkorea

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Venezuela

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“J-card: © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S. Manufactured by Columbia House, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd. Fabriqué par Columbia House, une division de CBS Disques Canada Ltée. "Let's Go Crazy" and "Computer Blue" recorded at The Warehouse, summer of '83 "Take Me With U", "The Beautiful Ones", and "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound "I Would Die 4 U" "Baby I'm A Star" "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place close 2 where u live. Black tape shell: [with assembly screws & 'MADE IN CANADA' injection print] © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros Records Inc.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“© 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. / ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.s. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Printed in U.S.A. Virtually identical to [r5810703] apart from different style tape shell (no clips on front, recessed section on back, different grip on sides of shell). Also includes RCA Music Service paper sleeve.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Spine: W4 25110 [Warner Bros. "WB Shield" logo] White tape shell, both sides: 4-25110 time scale window reads 100 50 0, small print, with 11 hatch marks Tape shell, side 1: © ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. Tape shell, side 2: Manufactured by Columbia House under License Similar Columbia House versions: [r=5084074] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, "MADE IN USA" injection print appear in top right edge side two, textured outer edge on cassette shell) [r=15700369] (time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, Circled △ injection print appear on top left edge both sides & "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top right edge side two) [r=15671887] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 21 hatch marks, "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in center of right edge) [r=14778769] (time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, SR printed above Number 1) [r=9678499] (time scale window reads 100 0 with 11 hatch marks, Circled △ injection print appear on top left edge both sides, "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top right edge side one) [r=16036395] (time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, Circled △ injection print appear on top left edge both sides, "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top right edge side two) [r=16084676] (time scale window has no numbers or hatch marks) [r=16433559] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, “MADE IN USA” injection print appear top center edge side one) [r=16931802] (time scale window has no numbers with 7 hatch marks) [r=18040252](time scale window reads 100 50 0, small print, 21 hatch marks, squared inside corners of cassette shell) Purple Rain (time scale window reads 100 50 0, small print, with 11 hatch marks)[this release]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“Black tape shell with silver label and black writing J-card, flap: [instead of barcode] Address correspondence to Prince at: P.O. BOX 4 AH London WA1 4AH J-card, inner panels: "Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" were recorded at The Warehouse in the summer of '83 [...] "Take Me With U," "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound [...] "I Would Die 4 U," "Baby I'm A Star," "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 & Record Plant, New York. [...] "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live. All tiles published (G.B. only) Warner Bros. Music Ltd.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“J-card: "Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" were recorded at the Warehouse in the summer of '83. "Take Me With You", "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound. All overdubs as well. "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby I'm A Star" & "Purple Rain" recorded at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 & Record Plant, New York. "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live. © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. A Warner Communications Company. All titles published by (G.B. only) Warner Bros. Music Ltd. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH. Similar editions: [r=1428905] (white barcode on black background, WE 461 on spine, black tape shell with paper labels) [r=7066846] (fan mail address instead of barcode, WE 461 on spine, black tape shell with paper labels) [r=7415082] (fan mail address instead of barcode, WE 461 on spine, black tape shell with grey printing) [r=2165864] (white box for barcode, WE 481 on spine, clear tape shell) Purple Rain (white box for bacode, WE 481 on spine, clear tape shell, no time scale, no hatchmarks) [this release]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Spine: W4 25110 [Warner Bros. "WB Shield" logo] White tape shell, both sides: 4-25110 time scale window has no numbers or hatch marks, recessed squares around tape reels, squared inside corners of cassette shell Tape shell, side 1: © ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. Tape shell, side 2: Manufactured by Columbia House under License Similar Columbia House versions: [r=5084074] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, "MADE IN USA" injection print appear in top right edge side two, textured outer edge on cassette shell) [r=15700369] (time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, Circled △ injection print appear on top left edge both sides & "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top right edge side two) [r=15671887] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 21 hatch marks, "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in center of right edge) [r=14778769] (time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, SR printed above Number 1) [r=9678499] (time scale window reads 100 0 with 11 hatch marks, Circled △ injection print appear on top left edge both sides, "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top right edge side one) [r=16036395] (time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, Circled △ injection print appear on top left edge both sides, "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top right edge side two) [r=16084676] (time scale window has no numbers or hatch marks) [r=16433559] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, “MADE IN USA” injection print appear top center edge side one) [r=16931802] (time scale window has no numbers with 7 hatch marks) [r=17723947] (time scale window reads 100 50 0, small print, with 11 hatch marks) [r=18040252] (time scale window reads 100 50 0, small print, 21 hatch marks, squared inside corners of cassette shell) Purple Rain (time scale window has no numbers or hatch marks, recessed squares around tape reels, squared inside corners of cassette shell)[this release]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“Made in Germany”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Thailand

“Thai release with grey shell embossed with WEA logo.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Kanada

“Clear cassette shell”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“Spine: W4 25110 [Warner Bros. "WB Shield" logo] White tape shell, both sides: 4-25110 time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks Tape shell, side 1: "MADE IN USA" injection print appear in top center edge © ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. Tape shell, side 2: Manufactured by Columbia House under License Similar Columbia House versions: [r=5084074] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, "MADE IN USA" injection print appear in top right edge side two, textured outer edge on cassette shell) [r=15700369] (time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, Circled △ injection print appear on top left edge both sides & "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top right edge side two) [r=15671887] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 21 hatch marks, "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in center of right edge) [r=14778769] (time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, SR printed above Number 1) [r=9678499] (time scale window reads 100 0 with 11 hatch marks, Circled △ injection print appear on top left edge both sides, "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top right edge side one) [r=16036395] (time scale window reads 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, Circled △ injection print appear on top left edge both sides, "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top right edge side two) [r=16084676] (time scale window has no numbers or hatch marks) Purple Rain (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, “MADE IN USA” injection print appear top center edge side one)[this release]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Italien

“Made and Distributed in Italy by WEA Italia S.p.A. - Milano Similar editions: Purple Rain (orange paper labels [this release] [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/12881986]Purple Rain[/url] (without paper labels, credits printed on black tape shell)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Chile

“Fabricado y distribuido por EMI Odeon Chilena S.A. Santiago – Chile”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Frankreich

“J-card: "Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" were recorded at the Warehouse in the summer of '83. "Take Me With You", "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound. All overdubs as well. "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby I'm A Star" & "Purple Rain" recorded at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 & Record Plant, New York. "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live. © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. All songs published by Island Music Ltd. (G.B. only) Tape shell: Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf [Warner Musc "W" logo] A Warner Communications Company. Stéréo”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“Paper labels: 120µs [Dolby logo] HX-pro B-NR”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Indonesien

“Licensed to PT. Aquarius Musikindo for manufacture & sale in Indonesia Only.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“J-card, front panel: Music from the motion picture Purple Rain J-card, black inner panel: "Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" recorded at the Warehouse in the summer of '83. "Take Me With You", "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound. "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby I'm A Star" & "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 & Record Plant, New York. "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where you live. J-card, white inner panel: © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Made in U.S.A. A Warner Communications Company Spine: WB 9 25110-4 [Warner Bros. "WB Shield" logo] White tape shell, both sides: 4-25110 time scale window reads: 100 50 0 Tape shell, side 1: * PRODUCED, ARRANGED, COMPOSED & PERFORMED BY PRINCE & THE REVOLUTION © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S Tape shell, side 2: "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top center edge A Warner Communications Company [Warner Bros. "W” logo] Warner Bros. Records Inc 3300 Warner Blvd Burbank, Calif 91510 Made in U S A Similar edition: Purple Rain ("MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top center edge of side two only) [this release] [r9805975] "MADE IN U.S.A." injection print appear in top center edge of both side one and two.”

WEA / Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Neuseeland

“J-card: Marketed by WEA Records Limited [...] New Zealand Labels: ℗ 1984 WEA Int'nal Inc. Manufactured & Distributed by WEA Records N.Z. Limited On the J-card the track "Darling Nikki" is misprinted as "Darling Nibbi".”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Vereinigte Staaten

“J-card, front panel: Music From The Motion Picture Purple Rain C 160175 Mfd. for RCA Music Service under License 6550 East 30th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 J-card, black inner panel: "Let's Go Crazy" & "Computer Blue" recorded at the Warehouse in the summer of '83. "Take Me With You", "The Beautiful Ones" & "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound. "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby I'm A Star" & "Purple Rain" recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of '83 & Record Plant, New York. "Darling Nikki" was recorded at a place very close 2 where you live. J-card, white inner panel: © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. [Warner Bros. "WB Shield" logo] Warner Bros. Records 3300 Warner Blvd. Burbank, Calif. 91510 Made in U.S.A. A Warner Communications Company Spine: C 160175 WB 9 25110-4 [Warner Bros. "WB Shield" logo] White tape shell, both sides: 4-25110 C-160175 time scale window reads: 100 50 0 with eleven hatchmarks Tape shell, side 1: * PRODUCED, ARRANGED, COMPOSED & PERFORMED BY PRINCE & THE REVOLUTION © 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1984 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S Tape shell, side 2: "MADE IN USA" injection print appear in top center edge [Warner Bros. "W” logo] A Warner Communications Company Warner Bros. Records Inc., a subsidiary & licensee of Warner Bros. Inc. Mfd. for RCA Music Service under License Made in U.S.A. Similar versions: [r=15695330], time scale window reads 0 50 0 [r=5792127], time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 21 hatchmarks, "MADE IN U.S.A.” injection print appear in right center edge side two. Purple Rain, time scale window reads 100 50 0 with eleven hatchmarks, "MADE IN USA" injection print appear in top center edge side two.[this version]”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Japan

“Obi: [oversized back panel: covers the entire wallet] Made in Japan Additional 72-page booklet: Lyrics and liner notes in Japanese and the lyrics for all songs in English and Japanese.”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Europa

“Released in an 8-panel Digisleeve; includes an 36-page booklet, including lyrics. Track durations do not appear on the release. Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company. This Reissue ©℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured in the E.U. Hype sticker on shrink: Ultimate Collector's Edition of [m=16245] 3-CD/1DVD CD 1 2015 Paisley Park Remaster Overseen by Prince CD 2 Unheard Rarities From The Vault & Previously Unreleased Songs CD 3 Single Edits & B-Sides First Time on DVD [url=https://www.discogs.com/Prince-And-The-Revolution-Live/master/452078]Prince and the Revolution Live (Syracuse, 1985)[/url] 36-Page Booklet Includes Extensive Liner Notes, a Track-by-Track and Rare Photos 9362-49132-0 Some copies came with an additional sticker: "ParentalAdvisory Explicit Lyrics" Spine: Warner Bros./NPG Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain 9362-49132-0 Booklet [pages 32 & 33]: [track CD3-1] [url=/release/1051549] Warner Bros. single #29286 (5/84)[/url] [track CD3-2] [url=/release/1051549] Warner Bros. single #29286 (5/84)[/url] [track CD3-3] [url=/release/577951] Warner Bros. single #29216 (7/84)[/url] [track CD3-4] [url=/release/115079] Warner Bros. single #20246 (8/84)[/url] [track CD3-5] [url=/release/577951] Warner Bros. single #29216 (7/84)[/url] [track CD3-6] [url=/release/115079] Warner Bros. single #20246 (8/84)[/url] [track CD3-7] [url=/release/868993] Warner Bros. single #29174 (9/84)[/url] [track CD3-8] [url=/release/868993] Warner Bros. single #29174 (9/84)[/url] [track CD3-9] [url=/release/760281] Warner Bros. "Purple Rain U.K. single ##W9174T (9/84)[/url] [track CD3-10] [url=/release/2078482] Warner Bros. single #29121 (11/84)[/url] [track CD3-11] [url=/release/410761] Warner Bros. single #20291 (12/84)[/url] [track CD3-12] [url=/release/2078482] Warner Bros. single #29121 (11/84)[/url] [track CD3-13] [url=/release/410761] Warner Bros. single #20291 (12/84)[/url] [track CD3-14] [url=/release/1329036] Warner Bros. single #29079 (1/85)[/url] [track CD3-15] [url=/release/1329036] Warner Bros. single #29079 (1/85)[/url] The DVD features an unlisted instrumental interlude featuring “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and “Purple House (Spoken Intro)” with a running time of 6:46 between “Take Me With U” and “Do Me Baby”. Similar to other Europe release [r=18834877], except that this version has a different M&D text layout on the rear, the main differences being 'Warner Bros. Records' as well as 'Manufactured in the EU'. The [l1684999] logo in a matrix indicates CD or DVD media production technology licensed through One-Red.”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Vereinigte Staaten

“8-Panel digifile: Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company. This Reissue ©℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Hype sticker on shrink: Ultimate Collector's Edition of Purple Rain 3-CD/1DVD CD 1 2015 Paisley Park Remaster Overseen by Prince CD 2 Unheard Rarities From The Vault & Previously Unreleased Songs CD 3 Single Edits & B-Sides First Time on DVD [url=https://www.discogs.com/Prince-And-The-Revolution-Live/master/452078]Prince and the Revolution Live (Syracuse, 1985)[/url] 36-Page Booklet Includes Extensive Liner Notes, a Track-by-Track and Rare Photos 2-547374 (K1) Clear sticker on back shrink "Disc Made In Mexico" Spine: Warner Bros./NPG Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain 547374-2”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Kanada

“8-Panel digifile This Reissue ©℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc.”

Warner Records / NPG Records

calendar_today2020Europa

“Hype sticker on shrink: Ultimate Collector's Edition of 3-CD/1DVD CD 1 2015 Paisley Park Remaster Overseen by Prince CD 2 Unheard Rarities From The Vault & Previously Unreleased Songs CD 3 Single Edits & B-Sides First Time on DVD Prince and the Revolution Live (Syracuse, 1985) 9362-49132-0 8-panel Digisleeve: Warner Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company [...] This Reissue © ℗ 2017 NPG Records Inc. under exclusiove license to Warner Records Inc. Made in the EU. Spine: Warner/NPG Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain 093624913207 36-page booklet. Including liner notes, credits and lyrics Remark: Reissue of [r=10475521] with the new branded [Warner Records "California Sun" logo] and new catalog number on the spine.”

Warner Records / NPG Records

“Blu-ray folder DigiPak Made in Germany Hype sticker on shrink-wrap: AUDIOPHILE BLU-RAY THE ICONIC 1984 ALBUM MIXED IN DOLBY ATMOS ALSO INCLUDES 24bit / 96kHz HD STEREO BD2 25110 / 603497815777 Release title on spine: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE PURPLE RAIN Record Company credits taken from the rear sticker on the shrink-wrap. Includes an eight-page booklet with lyrics and credits. Copies ordered from [l2647603] are issued with an added exclusive slipcase, and are a limited edition release. "Let's Go Crazy" and "Computer Blue" were recorded at The Warehouse in the summer of 1983. "Take Me With U," "The Beautiful Ones" and "When Doves Cry" were recorded at Sunset Sound. "I Would Die 4 U," "Baby I'm A Star" and "Purple Rain" were recorded live at 1st Avenue in the summer of 1983. "Darling Nikki was recorded at a place very close 2 where u live" Mixed at CJP, Los Angeles, CA Atmos Pre-Mixing at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA Mastered at Coast Mastering, Berkeley, CA ℗ & © 2025, 1984 NPG Records, LLC, under exclusive license to Warner Records LLC.”

Warner Records / NPG Records

calendar_today1984Europa

“Comes in Cardboard gatefold sleeve. With sticker. New Warner logo (Warner Sunset) Made in the EU”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today1984Brasilien

“Comes in Cardboard gatefold sleeve.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1984Italien

“Unplayable ¾ vinyl record in a transparent (plastic) carrier bag. Made in Italy Issued for promotional purposes to celebrate the release of the Purple Rain album in Italy - the design based on "THE TROUT" (the initial carrier bag) from 1983 One of the two panels is a sealed plastic sleeve. It features a silk purple rose, a small open envelope, a notecard (which reads "I love you Prince"), and ¾ (¼ is cut off) of the purple vinyl from the german edition of [r=3206070]”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today2017Brasilien

“Comes in Cardboard gatefold sleeve.”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Japan

“Obi: [oversized back panel: covers the entire wallet] Made in Japan Additional 72-page booklet: Lyrics and liner notes in Japanese and the lyrics for all songs in English and Japanese.”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Japan

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Europa

“Released in an 8-panel Digisleeve; includes an 36-page booklet, including lyrics. Track durations do not appear on the release. Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company. This Reissue ©℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured in the E.U. Hype sticker on shrink: Ultimate Collector's Edition of [m=16245] 3-CD/1DVD CD 1 2015 Paisley Park Remaster Overseen by Prince CD 2 Unheard Rarities From The Vault & Previously Unreleased Songs CD 3 Single Edits & B-Sides First Time on DVD [url=https://www.discogs.com/Prince-And-The-Revolution-Live/master/452078]Prince and the Revolution Live (Syracuse, 1985)[/url] 36-Page Booklet Includes Extensive Liner Notes, a Track-by-Track and Rare Photos 9362-49132-0 Some copies came with an additional sticker: "ParentalAdvisory Explicit Lyrics" Spine: Warner Bros./NPG Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain 9362-49132-0 Booklet [pages 32 & 33]: [track CD3-1] [url=/release/1051549] Warner Bros. single #29286 (5/84)[/url] [track CD3-2] [url=/release/1051549] Warner Bros. single #29286 (5/84)[/url] [track CD3-3] [url=/release/577951] Warner Bros. single #29216 (7/84)[/url] [track CD3-4] [url=/release/115079] Warner Bros. single #20246 (8/84)[/url] [track CD3-5] [url=/release/577951] Warner Bros. single #29216 (7/84)[/url] [track CD3-6] [url=/release/115079] Warner Bros. single #20246 (8/84)[/url] [track CD3-7] [url=/release/868993] Warner Bros. single #29174 (9/84)[/url] [track CD3-8] [url=/release/868993] Warner Bros. single #29174 (9/84)[/url] [track CD3-9] [url=/release/760281] Warner Bros. "Purple Rain U.K. single ##W9174T (9/84)[/url] [track CD3-10] [url=/release/2078482] Warner Bros. single #29121 (11/84)[/url] [track CD3-11] [url=/release/410761] Warner Bros. single #20291 (12/84)[/url] [track CD3-12] [url=/release/2078482] Warner Bros. single #29121 (11/84)[/url] [track CD3-13] [url=/release/410761] Warner Bros. single #20291 (12/84)[/url] [track CD3-14] [url=/release/1329036] Warner Bros. single #29079 (1/85)[/url] [track CD3-15] [url=/release/1329036] Warner Bros. single #29079 (1/85)[/url] The DVD features an unlisted instrumental interlude featuring “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and “Purple House (Spoken Intro)” with a running time of 6:46 between “Take Me With U” and “Do Me Baby”. Similar to other Europe release [r=18834877], except that this version has a different M&D text layout on the rear, the main differences being 'Warner Bros. Records' as well as 'Manufactured in the EU'. The [l1684999] logo in a matrix indicates CD or DVD media production technology licensed through One-Red.”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Vereinigte Staaten

“Hype sticker on shrink: Purple Rain Deluxe 2-CD CD 1 2015 Paisley Park remaster overseen by Prince CD 2 Unheard rarities from the vault & previously unreleased songs 16-Page booklet includes track-by-track liner notes 2-561689 (K1) Clear sticker on back shrink: Disc made in Mexico Spine: 561689-2 CD: 547374-2 © ℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. Printed in U.S.A.”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Europa

“Sticker on shrink: Remaster overseen by Prince 16-page booklet includes track-by-track liner notes Cardboard gatefold wallet: © ℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc.”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Vereinigte Staaten

“8-Panel digifile: Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company. This Reissue ©℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Hype sticker on shrink: Ultimate Collector's Edition of Purple Rain 3-CD/1DVD CD 1 2015 Paisley Park Remaster Overseen by Prince CD 2 Unheard Rarities From The Vault & Previously Unreleased Songs CD 3 Single Edits & B-Sides First Time on DVD [url=https://www.discogs.com/Prince-And-The-Revolution-Live/master/452078]Prince and the Revolution Live (Syracuse, 1985)[/url] 36-Page Booklet Includes Extensive Liner Notes, a Track-by-Track and Rare Photos 2-547374 (K1) Clear sticker on back shrink "Disc Made In Mexico" Spine: Warner Bros./NPG Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain 547374-2”

Warner Bros. Records

“HDTracks Note: Tracks 11, 12, 14, 17, 18 and 21 are 44kHz/24bit files The album title on the files is "Purple Rain Deluxe (Expanded Edition)" "This album download features high resolution cover art only. Liner notes are not available." ℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. © 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc.”

Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records

calendar_today23. Juni 2017Kanada

“8-Panel digifile This Reissue ©℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc.”

Warner Records / NPG Records

calendar_today2020Europa

“Hype sticker on shrink: Ultimate Collector's Edition of 3-CD/1DVD CD 1 2015 Paisley Park Remaster Overseen by Prince CD 2 Unheard Rarities From The Vault & Previously Unreleased Songs CD 3 Single Edits & B-Sides First Time on DVD Prince and the Revolution Live (Syracuse, 1985) 9362-49132-0 8-panel Digisleeve: Warner Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company [...] This Reissue © ℗ 2017 NPG Records Inc. under exclusiove license to Warner Records Inc. Made in the EU. Spine: Warner/NPG Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain 093624913207 36-page booklet. Including liner notes, credits and lyrics Remark: Reissue of [r=10475521] with the new branded [Warner Records "California Sun" logo] and new catalog number on the spine.”