Prince

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Japan

“Comes with OBI, Japanese Insert. Housed in tip-on jacket.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Manufactured by Columbia House Under License”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Embossed Warner logo on back cover, bottom right. Some copies includes Insert with catalogue from Prince, Vanity 6, The Time and Sheila E. Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed [...] at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered [...] at A&M Records, Hollywood, California ℗+© 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH Labels: Published by: (G. B. only) Warner Bros. Music Ltd.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Australia

“Original Australian pressing”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Greece

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Mixed Jacksonville and Winchester stampers (JW and WW). Winchester side has scratched out Winchester rifle marking. Back cover has "Exclusive Representation..." text on the right side.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979France

“other version, label is different Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“Issued on striped WB labels in a semi-glossy sleeve. Manufactured in the UK. Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California. Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California. Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California. Heaven sent helpers: Bobby Z and Andre Cymone.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979New Zealand

“(p)1979 Marketed by WEA Records Limited, P.O. Box 2915 Auckland, New Zealand.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979France

“Ⓟ1979 [l90718] On Labels : Made In France, Manufactured and Distributed by [l44579] On Back Sleeve and Inner Sleeve : Made in Germany by [l43012] Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Venezuela

“℗1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“2nd Pressing Not to be confused with [r=6011772] (initial pressing with different credits for management & booking and the publisher credit to Ecnirp Music is present) All compositions © 1979 Ecnirp Music Inc. © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. All selections published by Ecnirp Music Inc. - BMI ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Cover: Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California ℗ + © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH [black stripe] Dust sleeve: 'Address all correspondence to Prince at: [...]' [white box] Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH Labels: "WB-Shield" wallpaper ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Similar editions: Prince (no right societies on labels) [this release] [r=3785651] (right societies on labels: GEMA/Biem)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Initial release [with unique credits on the cover - see below] Hype sticker on shrink: Contains the hit song [m=97294] BSK 3366 [Some copies may have a (promo) gold stamp on the cover] Back cover: Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California Personal Management and direction: Perry Jones Management ¹ Booking: Steve Fargnoli, Brighton Artists ² All compositions published by Ecnirp Music ³ Made in U.S.A. © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Dust sleeve: © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. Labels: All Selections Written by Prince All Selections Published by Ecnirp Music Inc.-BMI ℗1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Vinyl, matrix/runout: "BSK-1-3366 LW" and the following digit(s) are etched, the star is stamped. Variants may also include a single number stamped horizontally. [LW refer to the Los Angeles Plant - not to be confused with [l438055]] Similar edition: [r=6011772] (same unique cover/credits but the record is pressed by Capitol Winchester) The superscripts [¹ ² ³] do not appear on the release - they refer here to later changed credits from the [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/985392]2nd pressing (Prince)[/url] onwards. These credits have changed as follows: ¹ the credit is replaced with "Exclusive Representation: Cavallo, Ruffalo and Fargnoli" ² the credit is changed to "Brighton Artists, Beverly Hills Calif." ³ the credit is absent on the cover”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“This version: * Ecnirp Music Inc. wording * Capitol, Winchester pressing.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California Made in Germany”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Zambia

“Alternative cover with printed-on hype sticker and blue back cover”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Initial release [with unique credits on the cover - see below] Back cover: Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California Personal Management and direction: Perry Jones Management ¹ Booking: Steve Fargnoli, Brighton Artists ² All compositions published by Ecnirp Music ³ Made in U.S.A. © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Labels: All Selections Written by Prince All Selections Published by Ecnirp Music Inc.-BMI ℗1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. The superscripts [¹ ² ³] do not appear on the release - they refer here to later changed credits from the [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/985392]2nd pressing (Prince)[/url] onwards. These credits have changed as follows: ¹ the credit is replaced with "Exclusive Representation: Cavallo, Ruffalo and Fargnoli" ² the credit is changed to "Brighton Artists, Beverly Hills Calif." ³ the credit is absent on the cover”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Argentina

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Canada

“Reissue with the new designed labels with 7 WB logos (one color, six grey): ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Mfd. by RCA Music Service under License.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Similar to [r=5342622] but with GEMA/Biem instead of GEMA/BIEM Embossed WEA logo on back cover, bottom right. Photo inner sleeve. Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed [...] at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered [...] at A&M Records, Hollywood, California ℗+© 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH Runouts are etched.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Zambia

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Nigeria

“Initial release [with unique credits on the cover - see below] Hype sticker on shrink: Contains the hit song [m=97294] BSK 3366 [Some copies may have a (promo) gold stamp on the cover] Back cover: Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California Personal Management and direction: Perry Jones Management ¹ Booking: Steve Fargnoli, Brighton Artists ² All compositions published by Ecnirp Music ³ Made in U.S.A. © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Dust sleeve: © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. Labels: All Selections Written by Prince All Selections Published by Ecnirp Music Inc.-BMI ℗1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Similar edition: [r=8551191] (same unique cover/credits but the record is pressed by Capitol Los Angeles) The superscripts [¹ ² ³] do not appear on the release - they refer here to later changed credits from the [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/985392]2nd pressing (Prince)[/url] onwards. These credits have changed as follows: ¹ the credit is replaced with "Exclusive Representation: Cavallo, Ruffalo and Fargnoli" ² the credit is changed to "Brighton Artists, Beverly Hills Calif." ³ the credit is absent on the cover”

Warner Music Spain / Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Spain

“Essential Albums - Spanish rerelease through Warner Music Spain S.L. www.warnermusic.es”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Similar to [r=17244700] but has the Manufacturing plant and Country written on the CD and different mould number. This is transitional pressing that has CD and front booklet with newer cat/no, but still comes with previously printed or unchanged back cover containing older cat/no.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Back tray insert: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [Warner "W" logo]® © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf Fabriqué en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf [Warner "W" logo] A Warner Communications Company Booklet: Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Originally Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. [page 7] CD: ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [Warner "W" logo]® Made in Germany Remark: Originally released in 1979”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Back tray insert: © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Remark: Issued between 2003 and 2015”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Jewel case. Back tray insert: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [Warner "W" logo]® © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf Fabriqué en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf [Warner "W" logo] A Warner Communications Company 8-page booklet: Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Originally Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. [page 7] CD: ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [Warner "W" logo]® Made in Germany Similar editions: Prince (RSA glassmaster without SID Codes) [this release] [r=338603] (RSA glassmaster with SID Codes)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“CDD Pre-Mastering by [l=WCI Record Group].”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Pink tray insert: ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Canada

“Originally released in 1979. Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Australia

“Black tray jewel case with 8-page booklet.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Back tray insert: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [Warner 'W' logo]® © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf Fabriqué en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf [Warner 'W' logo] A Warner Communications Company Booklet: All Selections Published by Ecnirp Music Inc. – BMI Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Originally Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group All compositions © 1979 Ecnirp Music © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Disc: ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [Warner 'W' logo]. Made in Germany”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Australia

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Originally released in 1979 [l27576] repressing with SID code, made between 1994-1996. 8-page booklet with tracklist, lyrics, credits, liner notes. Standard CD jewel case with black tray.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Released in a jewel case with black tray, includes an 8-page booklet with song lyrics, uncredited liner notes, and credits. Manufactured in Germany (disc, tray insert) Originally released in 1979 - there is no updated copyright date on the packaging Catalog numbers appear as follows: 256 772 US: 3366-2 (spine) EUROPE: 256 772 US: 3366-2 (disc face) 256 772 US: 3366-2 (back tray insert) 256 772, US: 3366-2 (booklet, last page)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Similar to [r=13937413] but different back sleeve Back sleeve similar to [r=7854058] but different layout (codes lowered besides barcode) This is transitional pressing that has CD and front booklet with newer cat/no, but still comes with previously printed or unchanged back cover containing older cat/no.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Back tray insert: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [Warner 'W' logo]® © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf Fabriqué en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf [Warner 'W' logo] A Warner Communications Company Booklet: All Selections Published by Ecnirp Music Inc. – BMI Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Originally Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group All compositions © 1979 Ecnirp Music © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Disc: ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [Warner 'W' logo]. Made in Germany”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1987Europe

“Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf (disc, tray insert) Originally released in 1979 - there is no updated copyright date on the packaging Catalog numbers appear as follows: 256 772 US: 3366-2 (spine) EUROPE: 256 772 US: 3366-2 (disc face) 256 772 US: 3366-2 (back tray insert) 256 772, 3366-2 (booklet, last page)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayJun 25, 1987Japan

“Back tray insert: Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Printed in Japan.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayAug 10, 1988Japan

“℗1979 Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation, Japan Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, CA Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, CA Similar Editions: [r=13340844] CD Made by Warner Music Japan Inc. ¥1,875 [r=13624733] CD Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation ¥1,875”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1989Japan

“℗1979 Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation, Japan Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, CA Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, CA Different price for OBI [https://www.discogs.com/Prince-Prince/release/4029469] Different - Record Company [https://www.discogs.com/Prince-Prince/release/13340844]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1990United States

“Originally released in 1979”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1990Canada

“Originally released in 1979. Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1991Japan

“Similar editions: [r=4029469] Disc made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation ¥2,000 [r=13624733] Disc made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation ¥1,875”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayFeb 25, 1997Japan

“OBI: WEA Japan /WPCR-1022 /Hot Price 1800 /¥1800 The music on this Compact Digital Disc was originally recorded on analog equipment. We have attempted to preserve as closely as possible, the sound of the original recording. Because of its high resolution , however, the Compact Disc can reveal limitations of the source tape. Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company © 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1979 W.E.A. International Inc. Warning: Unauthorised duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Printed in Japan. UPC#7599-27402-2 Original release at BSK 3366 Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, CA Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, CA”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Germany

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“© ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. White cassette shell with impressions of a triangle within a circle on sides 1 and 2, and "MADE IN U.S.A." on side 2. Manufactured by Columbia House under license. Unique art not found on other casette versions. Time Window reads 0 50 0.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Canada

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Similar release: [r=7284651] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks) [r=19168675] (time scale window has no numbers or hatch marks, textured outer edges of cassette shell) Prince (time scale window has no numbers with 7 hatch marks)[this release]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“This is the reissue release with a barcode. White plastic cassette with black text. Same catalog number as earlier pressing. Time scale window reads 100 50 0 Recorded at Alpha Studios, Burbank, California Remixed at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California Mastered at A&M Records, Hollywood, California”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Manufactured in Germany Black shell with grey paper labels.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Similar release: [r=7284651] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks) Prince (time scale window has no numbers or hatch marks, textured outer edges of cassette shell)[this release]”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 21 hatch marks. “MADE IN U.S.A.” Injection print appear right center edge side one”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Argentina

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“CRC 8-Track Cartridge”

Warner Bros. Records

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Blank tape at end of side 1 is necessary to duplicate the sequence of the L.P. Side A: TT: 19:16 Side B: TT: 21:46”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979United States

“℗©1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. Durations are given as follows: Track 1: 10:11 (tracks A1, A2) Track 2: 10:13 (tracks B1 to B3) Track 3: 10:15 (tracks C1 to C3) Track 4: 10:12 (tracks D1 to D3)”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“"Made in Germany" and "Address Correspondence" (in London) on flap. Black shell with grey print.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Similar to [r21562384] but the cassette have different bars and numbers in the tape counter. Hyper sticker on sealed cassette (!). Manufactured in Germany.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Australia

“Ⓟ 1979”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Fabriqué en Allemagne”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today1979Germany

“Front of case: Yellow sticker with “!” J-card, inner panel: All selections written by Prince All selections published by Ecnirp Music Inc. - BMI Produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf [Warner Bros. "W” logo] A Warner Communications Company J-card flap: Manufactured in Germany TELDEC Record Service GmbH Barcode: 0 75992 74024 LC 0392 Spine: [Warner Bros. "WB Shield" logo] K 456772 Ⓖ France: WE 421 Clear tape shell, both sides: [Warner Bros. "WB Shield" logo] 456 772 GEMA/ BIEM Tape shell, side 1: All rights of the producer and of the owner of the work reproduced reserved. Unauthorized copying, hiring, public performance and broadcasting of this recording prohibited. Tape shell, side 2: Produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince ℗ 1979 WARNER BROS. RECORDS INC.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayOct 19, 1979United States

“Shell / Counter variation 0 50 0 with 11 hatch marks Smooth white cassette shell “MADE IN U.S.A.” appears along right side of top edge of shell, either side A or B circled △ injection print appear on top left edge both sides © ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayOct 19, 1979United States

“Shell variation / counter Center with counter is not inset but shows 100 50 0 “MADE IN U.S.A” top center on both side’s 1 & 2 © ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayOct 19, 1979United States

“© ℗ 1979 Warner Bros. Records Inc. White cassette shell with impressions of the letters 'C' and 'W' in the lower corners on side 1 and "MADE IN U.S.A." on side 2”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayOct 19, 1979United States

“Smooth border, triangle in a circle on upper left on both sides. Timing numbers are inset "100 o 0". “MADE IN U.S.A” top right side 1.”

Warner Bros. Records

calendar_todayOct 19, 1979United States

“Time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 21 hatch marks Similar release: [r=15650938] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, “MADE IN U.S.A.” injection print appear top center edge side 1 and 2, textured outer edges of cassette shell) Prince (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 21 hatch marks, smooth outer edges of cassette shell)[this release]”

Not On Label (Prince)

calendar_today1979Canada

“The tracklisting on the artwork is incorrect. The DVD menu contains the correct tracklisting. On the DVD menu, track 2 is mistitled "Peach (Live)". Approved by A.S.C.A.R. - B.M.I.- R.I.A.A. For the security of Artists & Promoters. Printed in Canada.”