Prince (September 21, 2018) Piano & A Microphone 1983 – Deluxe LP + CD EU
- GlamSlamEscape
- Sep 21, 2018
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A rare and intimate glimpse into Prince’s creative process, Piano & A Microphone 1983 captures raw, previously unreleased home studio recordings from 1983 in a limited deluxe vinyl and CD edition.
RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince
Title: Piano & A Microphone 1983 Date: September 21, 2018
Label: NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records
Format / Type: Deluxe LP + CD Box Set, Limited Edition
Country: European Union Catalogue: 603497858828 / R1 567737
TRACK LIST
LP
Side A
Medley: 17 Days / Purple Rain / A Case of You / Mary Don’t You Weep / Strange Relationship / International Lover / Wednesday
LP
Side B
Cold Coffee & Cocaine
Why The Butterflies
CD
17 Days
Purple Rain
A Case of You
Mary Don’t You Weep
Strange Relationship
International Lover
Wednesday
Cold Coffee & Cocaine
Why The Butterflies
THE STORY Recorded in 1983 at Prince’s Kiowa Trail home studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, these intimate solo piano and vocal performances were released for the first time in 2018. The deluxe edition pairs the 180g audiophile vinyl LP with a CD and a 12-page booklet featuring handwritten lyrics, exclusive photos by Allen Beaulieu, and essays by Lisa Coleman, Jill Jones, and Don Batts.
CONTEXT & NOTES This release offers a deeply personal look at Prince’s early 1980s genius, featuring stripped-down versions of future classics alongside covers and unreleased material. It stands as one of the most vulnerable and revealing recordings in his vast catalog.
PERSONNEL
Prince – vocals, piano
PRODUCTION Produced, Arranged, Composed and Performed by Prince Mastered by Bernie Grundman
CHARTS Weekly Charts Debuted at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200 (2018)
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Limited Edition Deluxe Set
180g Audiophile Black Vinyl
12-page booklet with handwritten lyrics and rare photos
Exclusive print
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover features a striking black-and-white mirror self-portrait of Prince in his early-80s aesthetic. The back cover displays the full tracklist in elegant minimal typography. The package includes a high-quality booklet with personal notes and photographs.
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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