Prince and the Revolution (June 23, 2017) Purple Rain Deluxe 2-CD
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- Jun 23, 2017
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Updated: Jun 23
The 2-CD Deluxe edition of Prince’s landmark 1984 album Purple Rain, released on June 23, 2017, featuring the fully remastered original album on CD 1 (overseen by Prince at Paisley Park) and a second disc of previously unreleased vault tracks and rarities from the Purple Rain era (1983–1984).
RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince and the Revolution Title: Purple Rain Deluxe (2-CD) Date: June 23, 2017
Label: Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records
Format / Type: 2CD Deluxe Edition Country: Worldwide (also part of larger configurations) Catalogue: 093624930433 (as shown on packaging)
TRACK LIST
CD 1: Original Album (2015 Paisley Park Remaster)
Let’s Go Crazy
Take Me With U
The Beautiful Ones
Computer Blue
Darling Nikki
When Doves Cry
I Would Die 4 U
Baby I’m A Star
Purple Rain
CD 2: From The Vault & Previously Unreleased
The Dance Electric
Love And Sex
Computer Blue (“Hallway Speech” Version)
Electric Intercourse (Studio Version)
Our Destiny / Roadhouse Garden
Possessed
Wonderful Ass
Velvet Kitty Cat
Katrina’s Paper Dolls
We Can F**k
Father’s Song
THE STORY
This 2-CD Deluxe edition presents the classic Purple Rain album newly remastered at Paisley Park under Prince’s supervision, paired with a disc of unheard material from the vault that offers deep insight into the creative explosion surrounding the album and film.
CONTEXT & NOTES
Released alongside the more expansive 3CD+DVD version, the 2-CD set serves as the perfect entry point for fans wanting the remastered album plus significant unreleased tracks without the full live concert DVD. It highlights the fertile 1983–1984 period when Prince was at his most prolific.
PERSONNEL
Prince – vocals, guitars, keyboards, and all instruments (except where noted)
The Revolution: Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Bobby Z., Brown Mark, Dr. Fink
Additional contributors from the Purple Rain sessions
PRODUCTION
Produced by: Prince and the Revolution Remastered at: Paisley Park Studios (2015), overseen by Prince
CHARTS
The expanded editions (including the 2-CD) reached #4 on the Billboard 200 upon release.
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Slimline digipak-style packaging with floral border design
16-page booklet with track-by-track liner notes
Iconic Purple Rain motorcycle cover imagery retained
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS
Front cover: Classic Purple Rain image of Prince on a motorcycle in a dark, atmospheric setting with a silhouetted figure in the background doorway, bordered by white floral/pressed flower artwork. Purple and yellow title logo. Bottom purple banner highlights “DELUXE 2-CD”, remaster details, and vault tracks. Back cover: Purple floral pattern background with full yellow track listings for both CDs, barcode, and Warner/NPG copyright information.
RELATED MATERIAL
Purple Rain Deluxe Expanded Edition (3CD + DVD)
Original Purple Rain album (1984)
Prince And The Revolution: Live at the Carrier Dome (full concert)
SOURCES
Discogs, Wikipedia, Warner Records, sleevographia2, Prince Vault
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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