Prince O(+> (January 29, 1998) “The Truth...” – Promo Cassette US
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- Jan 29, 1998
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This advance promotional cassette was issued in 1997 to promote Prince O(+>’s acoustic album The Truth, originally intended as a standalone release before being included in the Crystal Ball box set.
Artist: Prince O(+>
Label: NPG Records
Date: January 29, 1998
Catalogue: none
Format: Promo Cassette
Country: USA
Written by: Prince
Produced by: Prince
TRACK LIST US Promo Cassette
Side A / Side B (Program repeats)
The Truth (3:34)
Don’t Play Me (2:48)
Circle Of Amour (4:44)
3rd Eye (4:54)
Dionne (3:14)
Man In A Uniform (3:08)
Animal Kingdom (4:01)
The Other Side Of The Pillow (3:22)
Fascination (4:55)
One Of Your Tears (3:27)
Comeback (2:00)
Welcome 2 The Dawn (Acoustic Version) (3:18)
LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS
2021 Record Store Day LP
2023 Retail LP
Original 1998 release (as part of Crystal Ball box set)
PERSONNEL
Prince O(+> – vocals, acoustic guitar, all instruments, production
Rhonda Smith – bass (on select tracks) Various additional musicians
THE STORY
The Truth... is Prince O(+>’s raw, predominantly acoustic album recorded in late 1996 and early 1997. This promo cassette was distributed in advance of the planned standalone release (which was later canceled in favor of inclusion in the Crystal Ball box set).
CONTEXT & NOTES
Housed in a standard Maxell cassette shell with a custom J-card labeled “4 PROMOTION ONLY / DO NOT DUPLICATE.” This is a rare early promotional item from the Symbol era, featuring the full album program on both sides.
CHART PERFORMANCE
None (promotional release only)
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince O(+> (1998) Crystal Ball (Box Set) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.
SOURCES
Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2.
All single 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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