Prince O(+> (September 13, 2019) The Versace Experience - Prelude 2 Gold – Limited Edition Purple Vinyl EU
- GlamSlamEscape
- Sep 13, 2019
- 2 min read
The first-ever vinyl release of Prince’s rare 1995 promotional album The Versace Experience - Prelude 2 Gold, issued as a limited-edition LP on purple vinyl.
RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince Title: The Versace Experience - Prelude 2 Gold Date: September 13, 2019 Label: NPG Records / Legacy / The Prince Estate Format / Type: LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Purple Vinyl Country: Europe Catalogue: 19075918311
TRACK LIST
Side One
Pussy Control (Club Mix Edit)
Shhh (X-cerpt)
Get Wild In The House
I Hate U (Remix)
319 (X-cerpt)
Shy (X-cerpt)
Side Two
Billy Jack Bitch
Sonny T. (X-cerpt)
Rootie Kazootie (Edit)
Chatounette Controle
Pussy Control (Control Tempo Edit)
Kamasutra Overture #5
Free The Music
Segue
Gold (X-cerpt)
THE STORY
Originally a limited promotional release in 1995 tied to Versace, this mixtape-style project features remixes, edits, and exclusive tracks serving as a prelude to The Gold Experience. This 2019 reissue marks its historic debut on vinyl.
CONTEXT & NOTES The Versace Experience was created during the height of Prince’s independent era and includes several “X-cerpts” and club mixes. The limited purple vinyl edition includes a download card via We Are Vinyl.
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Limited Edition Purple Vinyl
Hype sticker noting “First time on vinyl!” and “Rare 1995 limited release”
“We Are Vinyl” download sticker
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS
Front Cover: Bold black and gold design featuring a large Love Symbol over intricate patterns
Back Cover: Tracklist divided into Side One and Side Two over abstract artwork
Vinyl: Purple with standard labels
RELATED MATERIAL
Chaos and Disorder Limited Purple Vinyl (2019)
The Rainbow Children Limited Crystal Clear Vinyl (2020)
SOURCES Discogs, The Prince Estate, Sony Music, We Are Vinyl
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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