Prince & The N.P.G (August 22, 2006) – Diamonds And Pearls Video Collection Video DVD Release USA

Released

(Original VHS): 6 October 1992 

(USA) — NTSC, PAL

Released (DVD Reissue): 22 August 2006 (USA)

Length: 58 minutes

Country: United States

Language: English Label(s): Paisley Park / Warner Reprise Video (US)

Director(s): Rebecca Blake, Spike Lee, Larry Fong, Scott McCullough, Sotera Tschetter

Starring: Prince & The New Power Generation

Music by: Prince

Diamonds And Pearls Video Collection compiles the promotional videos from the Diamonds And Pearls album, interspersed with interview segments featuring members of The New Power Generation discussing their roles in the band. Prince filmed these interview inserts himself, creating a hybrid documentary‑style presentation.

The collection also includes live tour footage from the 1992 Diamonds And Pearls Tour:

• Thunder — Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia (3 May 1992)

• Dr. Feelgood — Flinders Park Tennis Centre, Melbourne (18 April 1992)

• Live 4 Love — Earls Court, London (24 June 1992), edited with Paris footage

The home video reached #13 on the Billboard Top Music Videos chart and #22 on the Top Video Sales chart.

Initially released on VHS and Laserdisc in 1992. Reissued on DVD on 22 August 2006. Remastered in 1080p HD for the 2023 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition Blu‑ray.

Laser disc - Germany - 7599-38291-6

The video collection blends music videos, live performances, and interview segments to present a behind‑the‑scenes portrait of Prince’s early‑90s band. Each band member offers commentary on their contributions, while the videos illustrate the visual identity of the Diamonds And Pearls era. The live footage adds energy and context, showcasing the tour’s scale and Prince’s performance style during 1992.

Production Notes

• Interviews filmed by Prince

• Live footage sourced from Sydney, Melbourne, London and Paris

• Originally released on VHS and Laserdisc (1992)

• DVD reissue released 22 August 2006

• Remastered in 2023 for Blu‑ray inclusion in Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition

The home video reached #13 on the Billboard Top Music Videos chart and

#22 on the Top Video Sales chart.

The 2023 HD remaster significantly improves clarity and color grading, making it the definitive version of the collection.

Formats

Commercially released on VHS, Laserdisc, and DVD in the USA, Europe, Japan and Australasia. Remastered for Blu‑ray in 2023.

Track Listing

• Introduction (1:24)

• Thunder (Live) (0:52)

• Gett Off (5:31)

• Cream (9:16)

• Diamonds And Pearls (5:16)

• Dr. Feelgood (Live) / Interviews with Rosie Gaines & Tony M. (Incl. Turn Your Lights Down Low — unlisted) (2:25)

• Call The Law / Interview with Damon Dickson (4:54)

• Willing And Able / Interview with Kirky J. (5:30)

• Jughead (Live) / Interview with Tommy Barbarella (2:07)

• Insatiable / Interview with Levi Seacer Jr. (5:44)

• Strollin’ / Interview with Michael B. (1:58)

• Money Don’t Matter 2 Night / Interview with Sonny T. (5:52)

• Live 4 Love (Live) (6:43)

VHS — NTSC / PAL

References: USA: 38291‑3 • EUR: 7599 38291‑3 • AUS: 7599 38291‑3

Laserdisc — NTSC / PAL

References: US: 9 38291‑6 • JP: WPLP‑9085 • EUR: 7599 38291‑6 ZM

• Introduction (1:24)

• Thunder (Live) (0:52)

• Gett Off (5:31)

• Cream (9:16)

• Diamonds And Pearls (5:16)

• Dr. Feelgood (Live) / Interviews with Rosie Gaines & Tony M. (Incl. Turn Your Lights Down Low — unlisted) (2:25)

• Call The Law / Interview with Damon Dickson (4:54)

• Willing And Able / Interview with Kirky J. (5:30)

• Jughead (Live) / Interview with Tommy Barbarella (2:07)

• Insatiable / Interview with Levi Seacer Jr. (5:44)

• Strollin’ / Interview with Michael B. (1:58)

• Money Don’t Matter 2 Night / Interview with Sonny T. (5:52)

• Live 4 Love (Live) (6:43)

DVD — NTSC

References: US: R2 971644 • EUR: 0349 71644‑2 • AUS: 0349716442

• Introduction (1:24)

• Thunder (Live) (0:52)

• Gett Off (5:31)

• Cream (9:16)

• Diamonds And Pearls (5:16)

• Dr. Feelgood (Live) / Interviews with Rosie Gaines & Tony M. (Incl. Turn Your Lights Down Low — unlisted) (2:25)

• Call The Law / Interview with Damon Dickson (4:54)

• Willing And Able / Interview with Kirky J. (5:30)

• Jughead (Live) / Interview with Tommy Barbarella (2:07)

• Insatiable / Interview with Levi Seacer Jr. (5:44)

• Strollin’ / Interview with Michael B. (1:58)

• Money Don’t Matter 2 Night / Interview with Sonny T. (5:52)

• Live 4 Love (Live) (6:43)

Sources

Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2

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