Prince (July 19, 2019) Originals – Deluxe 2LP Purple Vinyl + CD US/EU
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- Jul 19, 2019
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Prince’s legendary unreleased demos and original versions of hits he gave to other artists finally arrive in a deluxe limited-edition set featuring 15 tracks on purple 180g vinyl and CD.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince
Title: Originals
Date: July 19, 2019
Label: NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records
Format / Type: Deluxe 2LP (180g Purple Vinyl) + CD, Limited Edition Country: European Union / USA Catalogue: 603497851768 / R1 591459

TRACK LIST
LP 1
Side One
Sex Shooter
Jungle Love
Manic Monday
Noon Rendezvous
Make-Up
Side Two
100 MPH
You're My Love
Holly Rock


LP 2
Side Three
Baby, You're A Trip
The Glamorous Life
Gigolos Get Lonely Too
Love... Thy Will Be Done
Side Four
Dear Michaelangelo
Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?
Nothing Compares 2 U

CD
Sex Shooter
Jungle Love
Manic Monday
Noon Rendezvous
Make-Up
100 MPH
You're My Love
Holly Rock
Baby, You're A Trip
The Glamorous Life
Gigolos Get Lonely Too
Love... Thy Will Be Done
Dear Michaelangelo
Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?
Nothing Compares 2 U


THE STORY Originals brings together 15 previously unreleased Prince recordings from 1981–1986, including his original versions of songs he wrote and gave to other artists (such as The Bangles, Sheila E., Apollonia 6, and more). The deluxe edition features purple 180g vinyl and a 24-page
booklet.

CONTEXT & NOTES This release offers fans a rare look at Prince’s creative process and his generous songwriting for others. Highlights include the original "Manic Monday," "Jungle Love," and the powerful "Nothing Compares 2 U." The project was compiled and released by The Prince Estate with new liner notes and rare photos.
PERSONNEL
Prince – vocals, instruments, production


PRODUCTION Produced, Arranged, Composed and Performed by Prince Mastered by Bernie Grundman
CHARTS Weekly Charts Debuted at No. 15 on the US Billboard 200 (2019)
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Limited-Edition Deluxe Set
180g Purple Vinyl
24-page booklet with handwritten lyrics and rare photos
New essays by Susannah Melvoin, Nelson George & Peggy McCreary

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover features the iconic “Prince” spray-paint logo with a striking portrait of Prince in a studded grey jacket and red bandana against a white background with a peeling corner effect. The back cover lists all tracks in clean typography.
RELATED MATERIAL
See tags at foot of page.
SOURCES
Official Prince Estate release materials, Discogs, Warner Bros. Records and Sleevographia2
All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.





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