The complete Prince Bootlegs list



Credits


The Prince Bootlegs list had been compiled from information mostly collected from the Prince/o(+> mailing, The Paisley Park Mailing List and the USENET group alt.music.prince.
The list is maintained by mariush@unik.no.

I would like to thank the following people for providing reviews and information:

...and many, many others on the Prince mailing list and alt.music.prince.
[If you think your name should be listed here, please mail me!]

Special thanks to bergerp@kapsch.co.at and burzlaff@lisisun.univ-lyon1.fr for feedback, comments and corrections.

Thanks to oaagaard@online.no and Steffen.Bieker@germanistik.uni-giessen.de for helping me out with the graphics!

Also thanks to J.C.C.Hermeler@stud.tue.nl for cover scans!

PS: Some of the reviews uses Uptown's rating system : G(ood), V(ery)G(ood), EX(cellent)

For information about the latest changes, look at the revision history.


12 Inch (4CD)

Label
NB 808/9/10/11A
Review
Track Listing [* = the track has never before appeared on an official CD]

17 Days Live (1CD)

Rehearsal from 84

Track listing
  1. Erotic City
  2. Irresistible Bitch
  3. 17 Days
  4. When We're Dancing Close And Slow
  5. Free
  6. Erotic City
  7. Possessed
  8. All Day, All Night
  9. Something In The Water Does Not Compute

1983 Live (1CD)

Rehearsal from 83

Review
Track listing
  1. Let's Go Crazy
  2. G-Spot
  3. I Would Die 4 U
  4. Crusing Down The Highway
  5. Electric Intercourse
  6. Purple Rain
  7. The Bird

1999 Live (1CD)

1999 tour rehearsal from Feb. 83

Label
Rocks 92025
Review
Track listing
  1. 1999
  2. DMSR
  3. Controversy
  4. Let's Work
  5. Little Red Corvette
  6. Delirious
  7. Do Me Baby
  8. Head
  9. Lady Cab Driver

319/THREE-NINETEEN (1CD)

Outtakes

Label
PTR 473
Review
Track listing

4 All The Roses (2CD)

Live at Brabanthalle/Den Bosch, 10.Aug.93

Review
Track listing

4am Jam (1CD)

Label
Free Music 003
Review
Tracklist
  1. Instrumental Jam [with George Benson]
    • I'm In The Mood
    • Glam Slam Boogie
  2. Sweet Thing/ Stick Wicked [with Chaka Khan]
  3. U Got The Love [with Chaka Khan]
  4. Love...Thy Will Be Done
  5. Let's Get Funky / Get Loose
  6. Come
  7. I Believe In U
  8. The Ride
  9. Get Wild

7 (2CD)

Live at the Flughaven Finthen/Mainz,

Review
Track listing

A Better Place 2 Die (1CD)

Studio outtakes from 82 / Studio outtakes from 85 (The Family)

Review
Tracklist
  1. Turn It Up #1
  2. Turn It Up #2
  3. Feel U Up
  4. Irresistible Bitch
  5. Possessed
  6. A Better Place 2 Die
  7. U Call Me
  8. High Fashion [The Family]
  9. Mutiny [The Family]
  10. Desire [The Family]
  11. Susannah's Pyjamas [The Family]
  12. Yes [The Family]
  13. The Screams Of Passion [The Family]
  14. All Day All Night [The Family]

Act 2 Augst Ten 1993 (2CD)

Live at Brabanthalle, Den Bosch, 10.Aug.93

Label
??? - MI 902/3
Review
Tracklist
[*] recorded aftershow at Le Bains Douches, Paris, 11.Jul.92 (incompl.)
[^] recorded live at MTV Awards, Los Angeles 5.Sep.91

Act Deux (2CD)

Live at Bercy/Paris, 31.Aug./1.Sep.93

Review
Tracklist

All of us (2CD)

Live from the Civic Arena/Pittsburgh, Oct. 28th 1988.

Review
Tracklist
  1. Erotic City
  2. Housequake
  3. Slow Love
  4. Adore
  5. Delirious
  6. Jack U Off
  7. Sister
  8. Do Me Baby
  9. Adore
  10. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  11. Head
  12. A Love Bizarre
  13. Irresistible Bitch
  14. Holly Rock
  15. When U Were Mine
  16. Blues In C
  17. When U Were Mine
  18. Little Red Corvette
  19. Controversy
  20. U Got The Look
  21. Superfunkycalifragisexy
  22. Controversy
  23. Bob George
  24. Anna Stesia
  25. speech
  26. Anna Stesia
  27. intro
  28. Lovesexy
  29. Glam Slam
  30. The Cross
  31. I Wish U Heaven
  32. Take This Beat
  33. Kiss
  34. Dance On
  35. Sheila's rap
  36. Sheila's drum solo
  37. When 2 R In Love
  38. Venus De Milo
  39. Starfish And Coffee
  40. Raspberry Beret
  41. It's No Secret (What God Can Do)
  42. Strange Relationship
  43. Condition Of The Heart
  44. International Lover
  45. What'd I Say
  46. When 2 R In Love
  47. Let's Go Crazy
  48. When Doves Cry
  49. Purple Rain
  50. 1999

America (2CD)

From the Rex Club/Paris and the NPG support act in Paris, 31.Aug.93

Review
Tracklist
  1. Intro [From the Rex Club/Paris, 31.Aug.93]
  2. House In Order
  3. The Undertaker
  4. Black MF in The House
  5. Race
  6. Blue Light
  7. Delirious
  8. drum solo
  9. The Ride
  10. Bambi
  11. Jailhouse Rock
  12. Poor Goo
  13. Come
  14. Endorphinemachine
  15. Peach
  16. Pope
  17. America
  18. Gett Off
  19. Johnny
  20. Deuce And A Quarter [From the NPG support act in Paris, 31.Aug.93]
  21. Oilcan
  22. 6
  23. Intermission
  24. House In Order
  25. Peach [From the aftershow in Brussels, 4.Sep.93]

An American In Paris

Label   : Ritual           Cat # : 07/08
Released: Unknown         Format: 2 CD
Source  : 6th July, 1988, Palais Omnisport, Paris
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Music: 8
Sound: 8
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Erotic City
  2. Housequake
  3. Slow Love
  4. Adore
  5. Delirious
  6. Jack U Off
  7. Sister
  8. U Got The Look
  9. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  10. Head
  11. When U Were Mine
  12. Little Red Corvette
  13. Pop Life
  14. Controversy/Dirty Mind
  15. Superfunkicalifragisexy/Controversy Reprise
  16. Bob George
  17. Anna Stesia
  18. LoveSexy
  19. I Know
Total time: 68:31

Disc 2
  1. Alphabet Street
  2. Glam Slam
  3. The Cross
  4. I Wish U Heaven/I'll Take You There*
  5. Kiss
  6. Drum Solo
  7. When 2 R In Love
  8. Let's Go Crazy
  9. When Doves Cry
  10. Purple Rain
  11. 1999
Total time: 56:22

* = featuring Mavis Staples

Review by lindeemb@uwec.edu
This is a pretty good sounding recording of the first show of the European LoveSexy tour. Its not a soundboard, but its fairly close. The audience gets in the way of the enjoyment of the music only once or twice. The highlights of the show include a surprising terrific rendition of When U Were Mine, with a great horn flurish at the end. Prince is in good form, as is Cat Glover, who does a nice job on Head, which is another highlight of the show. The best part of the show comes with the beginning of the LoveSexy material about 1/2 way through the show. A 8 minute of rendition of Anna Stesia is the highlight here. On Disc 2, the highlights include the almost always spectacular The Cross with its scorching guitar solo in the middle. There is also Cat's inspired rap on Alphabet Street along with her trademark meowing alongside it. Finally, there is Shelia E's eye-popping 3 minute drum solo, where she demonstrates again why she is the most talented performer that he has worked with. The band tries stopping her three times, to no avail.

The packaging leaves much to be desired. It consists of a cover photo of a almost nude Prince in a picture from that era. That is all. Also, the person who bootlegged this didn't do a good job in labeling it. Adore is in the wrong spot and the CD wasn't tracked properly. Thats why its impossible to get timings of each track.


Recommendation
This is probably a good boot to buy if you do not have any other LoveSexy-era non-aftershow bootlegs. This one does a good job of showing off the band, especially the very good horn section of Atlanta Bliss and Eric Leeds. The sound quality is very good for a non-soundboard recording. Its my favorite bootleg out of the ones that I have. Its a very enjoyable show. This bootleg again shows why this was his high point as a performer. There were none much better than he was in 1988.

An American In Paris (2CD)

Live at Bercy/Paris, 9.Jul.88

Review

An American In Paris

Live in Paris 25.Aug.86

Label
WOT 1011
Review

Astoria (1CD)

Live at The Astoria, London,

Label
NP150-2
Review
Tracklist
  1. The Glam Slam Boogie (w/George Benson)
  2. Sweet Thing (w/Chaka Khan)
  3. U Got The Love (w/Chaka Khan)
  4. Love...Thy Will Be Done
  5. Funky (aka:Let's Get Funky)
  6. 18 & Over
  7. I Believe In U
  8. The Ride
  9. Get Wild
  10. Gold [*]
The Lyrics for this concert has been by transcripted by The Live lyrics Team

The Avenue

Label   : Moonraker       Cat # : 089/90
Released: June 1996       Format: 2 CD
Source  : 3rd August 1983, Live at 1st Avenue, Minneapolis,USA
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: VG/VG+ (Dazeofwild@aol.com)
Tracklist
Disc 1 - 3rd August 1983, Live at 1st Avenue
  1. Let's Go Crazy
  2. When U Were Mine
  3. A Case Of You*
  4. Computer Blue
  5. Delirious
  6. Electric Intercourse
  7. Automatic
  8. I Would Die 4 U
  9. Baby, I'm A Star
  10. Little Red Corvette
  11. Segue
  12. Purple Rain
  13. D.M.S.R.
Total time: 70:38

* original by Joni Mitchell

Disc 2 - 3rd August 1983, Afternoon Rehearsal at 1st Avenue
  1. Let's Go Crazy
  2. When U Were Mine
  3. A Case Of You*
  4. Delirious
  5. Electric Intercourse
  6. Little Red Corvette
  7. D.M.S.R.
  8. Africa Talks To You^
  9. I Could Have Danced All Night~
  10. Our House#
  11. Jam
Total time: 45:56

* original by Joni Mitchell
^ original by Sly Stone
~ from My Fair Lady
# original by Madness

Review by bergerp@kapsch.co.at
This is another release of the great Purple Rain try out concert at 1st Avenue in Mpls. It has been already released on the M.P.L.S. bootleg CD but this one comes in much better quality. Furthermore it features the reahearsal for the show too!

Here are some words from the booklet:

A benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre company. "Let's Go Crazy", "Computer Blue", "Electric Intercourse", "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby, I'm A Star", and "Purple Rain" were played for the first time. From this recording, "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby, I'm A Star", and "Purple Rain" were used for the Purple Rain album. This show was also the debut for Wendy Melvoin.

The 2nd disc which includes the rehearsal is also in very good quality, much better than the tape of this gig which I've already owned. The second part features a lot of jammin' and goofin'. I.e. instaed of Dance, Music, Sex, Romance they sing London, Paris, Holland, France. Another highlight is Sly Stone's Africa Talks To You which is one of my all time favourite songs. I'm not sure who sings I Could Have Danced All Night, but I doubt that it's Prince's voice. Sounds like Klaus Nomi (maybe unknown to people in the US) joined them on stage...

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
A long overdue release. The first in a series of classic Prince reissues begins with the finest sounding CD release ever of perhaps PrinceAEs greatest performance, the Minnesota Dance Theater Benefit show on August 3rd, 1983 at First Avenue. This is then followed by a great copy, albeit incomplete, of the rehearsal for that show on disc 2, reportedly recorded that same day at First Avenue.

Moonraker has chosen wisely thus far for these reissues. No place better to begin than with a classic First Avenue show (I think all of the First Avenue gigs are now regarded as classics, aren't they?). Packaging is very nice with several attractive Purple Rain tour photos, much in the same vein as the City Lights series of CD's released last year. My only complaint here is that none of the photos used come from the historic 8/3/83 show. This would not normally be a complaint if it wasn't for the fact that the show is so familiar in our eyes as much as our ears, due to the very popular video of the show that has been in circulation for about 10 years now. I would have much rather seen some of the awesome black and white pics from the show such as the one used on the cover of Uptown issue # 3 and in Jon Bream's excellent book Inside the Purple Reign (which is a MUST HAVE for Prince collectors). Perhaps also missed in the packaging is an evaluation of the show with a telling tale of its historic significance. This show was one of the first signs of the prolific Prince that we now take for granted. We must remember this show takes place a mere 9 months after the release of the 1999 album but yet he premieres no less than 6 new songs, 5 of which wouldn't be released for an astounding 11 more months, and one that continues to be an unreleased gem (Electric Intercourse).

The show is not all outstanding. Tracks like Let's Go Crazy, and Little Red Corvette come off surprisingly bland. Others though, namely When You Were Mine, A Case of You, Computer Blue and Electric Intercourse are absolutely electrifying showcasing Prince's increasing wide range of talents both in musicianship and as a vocalist. The emotional high point climaxes with THE version of Purple Rain complete with scintillating guitar work and an extra verse that was left off the LP version. His guitar solo as he approaches the microphone before the first verse and his endless solo after the final chorus just ooze emotion. This must be seen on video to fully realize. The expressions on his face during the final 6 minute guitar solo make this the defining version of his most popular song. It is certainly 15 minutes of the finest Prince work ever recorded, whether its experienced on CD or watched on video. The energy he possesses here is second to none for any show that exists on tape in my opinion. His encore of D.M.S.R. is to this show what A Day in the Life is to the Beatle's Sgt Pepper album, separating the greatest from just the great.

The rehearsal on disc 2 is in very good quality, recorded at a much higher level (which does not automatically mean its better quality) than my already fine copy of it on tape. However, it is very incomplete with several tracks missing such as Purple Rain, Computer Blue, Automatic, etc. This is confusing since the second disc comes in with over 30 minutes of time left to spare. It's ashame that these were left out. What is here is great though. In particular are the rare versions of ElectricIntercourse and A Case of You. The instrumental fooling around at the end with tracks like Africa Talks to You and Stand Back is great fun and a nice insight to the fun the Revolution had in rehearsal on days when Prince was in a good mood. The rehearsal in no way comes close to the energy of the actual show. First Avenue obviously brought out a unique quality in his early performances that we don't hear in other shows during this same time frame. His hometown energy is no secret.

Reviewing this show cannot be done without referring back to the video copy I've owned for about 9 years now. It's special for me to review this show because I received my video copy directly from the First Avenue DJ who was actually at the show & took part in the taping. My video copy is 2nd generation with excellent audio sound which makes me quite impressed with this release because the sound quality here is very comparable, but yet noticeably different. The audio from my video master contains a much improved high end with no hiss whereas this copy on CD seems to have a better low end with a tad bit stronger bass response. Choosing one over the other is tough. Tapes of the 8/3/83 rehearsal do exist in better quality that what appears here on disc, but this most definitely is the finest release ever for these 2 recordings on CD.

Recommendation
A must for have for any Prince fan who collects bootleg material. This show must be in your possession as should the video and was a pleasure to review.

B4 I STEP 2 THE STAGE (1CD)

Tracklist
  1. Instrumental #1 [ The cover says "jamming with Carlos Santana", but I've
  2. Instrumental #2 never heard of such a collaboration so this may be a fake]
  3. Witness (trumpet version, 3:50) [same versions as on
  4. Expert Lover (=Crystal Ball) CRYSTAL BALL CD]
  5. Sensitivity [I don't think that this is Prince!]
  6. Step 2 The Stage [from aftershow at Les Bains Douches 11.Jul.92, it's a Tony M. rap tune]
  7. 17, 18, 19, 20 [Madhouse tracks]
  8. Computer Blue (extended version)
  9. Electric Chair [sounds like Prince does some overdubbs, Uptown mag. lists this "Batman session" as a fake]
  10. Electric Chair [from TV, same as on BLUE]
  11. 51 Hours [Prince with Diamond+Pearl, same as on BLUE]
  12. Purple Rain [very long, only keyboards, ANOTHER fake??]

THE BEAUTIFUL DANCE EXPERIENCE (1CD)

Review
Tracklist

THE BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE (1CD)

Review

Behind The Royal Door (1CD)

Misc. studio outtakes from 82-89

Tracklist
  1. All Day All Night
  2. Possessed
  3. A Better Place 2 Die
  4. Heaven
  5. High Fashion
  6. Desire
  7. Soul Psychodelicide #1
  8. Soul Psychodelicide #2
  9. We Can Funk

Big Fun

Label   : Free             Cat # : 004
Released: August 1996      Format: 1 CD
Source  : 21st Mars 1995, Live at the Emporium Club, London, England
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Sound: VG+/EX-
Tracklist
  1. Introduction
  2. Big Fun
  3. Race (w/Girls & Boys and Superhero)
  4. Dark
  5. Sweet Thing
  6. Skin Tight
  7. Funky Stuff
  8. Soul Sacrifice
  9. Get Wild (w/Let's Get Satisfied and Funky Design)
Total time: 76:35

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
This fantastic gig is one of the two shows featured on the far superior Emporium 3 CD set from last year. The packaging here is pretty good with some nice, attractive Gold tour photos throughout but is not in the same league as its predecessor. Emporium offers up a better indexed CD (13 tracks) whereas this one is only tracked for 8 selections. I played both CDs simultaneously and Emporium clearly came out ahead. The sound quality here on Big Fun is still very good simply because the original recording is about as good as an audience recording can be.

Recommendation
Not recommended. Search for the Emporium release which is superior in all aspects.

Big Tall Wall

Outakes

Tracklist
  1. Big Tall Wall
  2. Hot Sauce
  3. For Love...?

Birthday '85 (1CD)

Live at Prom Center/St. Paul, 7.Jun.85

Label
SACEM - 091-020
Review
Tracklist
  1. Love Bizzar
  2. Mutiny
  3. Sometimes It Snows In April
  4. Irresistible Bitch
  5. Possessed
  6. The Bird
  7. Burn It
  8. Holly Rock

Birthday Gig (1CD)

Label
Rarities Special 9203
Review

Black (1CD)

Rehearsal 94

Label
NH-860
Review
Tracklist
  1. Endorphinmachine (3:52) [instrumental]
  2. Space (4:53)
  3. 319 (4:29)
  4. Shy (5:28)
  5. Billy Jack Bitch (5:08)
  6. Acknowledge Me (1:59)
  7. Acknowledge Me (4:31)
  8. Endorphinmachine (2:06)
  9. Blues Jam (5:17) [not the ride, titled here I'm in the mood]
  10. Cold Sweat (2:19)
  11. Endorhinmachine (2:39)
  12. The ride (4:27)
  13. Blues Jam take 2 (4:24)
  14. Hendrix song (1:48) [titled here Crosstown Traffic, but that's not right]
  15. Ripopdgodazippa (4:00)

Black Album

87/88, LoveSexy Parallel Album

Review

Black Album

Label
DDX 2720
Review

Black Album (& the Back-Sides) (1CD)

Label
Ghost Records, Auckland, New Zealand
Review
Tracklist
  1. Le Grind
  2. Cindy C
  3. Dead On It
  4. When 2 R In Love
  5. Bob George
  6. Superfunkycalifragisexy
  7. 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton
  8. Rockhard In A Funky Place
  9. In All My Dreams
  10. Old Friends For Sale
  11. Horny Toad
  12. Erotic City
  13. Irresistable Bitch

Black Album

Label
Neutral Zone NZCD 89008

Black Album

Label
P910003
Review
Tracklist
  1. Le Grind (6.42)
  2. Cindy C. (6.14)
  3. Dead On It (4.35)
  4. When 2 R In Love (4.12)
  5. Bob George (5.36)
  6. Superfunkycalifragisexy (5.55)
  7. 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton (7.00)
  8. Rockard In A Funny Place (4.30)

Black Album

Label
Music Masters WB 25677-2
Review

Black Album

Label
WB 975 677, WX147 Fake WB, numbers are for vinyl
Review
Tracklist
  1. Le Grind
  2. Cindy C
  3. Dead On It
  4. When 2 R In Love
  5. Bob George
  6. Superfunkycalifragisexy
  7. 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton
  8. Rockard In A Funky Place [Rock Hard...]
  9. In All My Dreams [Bonus track]
  10. Old Friends For Sale [Bonus track]

Black Album And...

Studio tracks (1-8) and the Sign O the Times movie (9-16)

Label
Monkey Business 001
Review

BLACK ALBUM

Label
CAPORAL - 6708 SABAM
Review
Tracklist

Black MF (1CD)

Live at the Rex Club in Paris on the morning of 9/1/93

Label
PLR 9328
Review

Black MF In Les Bains (1CD)

Aftershow at Les Bains Douches, 11.Jul.92

Review
Tracklist
  1. Goldnigga
  2. Black MF In The House
  3. Call The Law
  4. Gett Off
  5. Sex Machine
  6. Woodstock
  7. Jughead
  8. Step 2 The Stage
  9. The Sacrifice Of Victor [TV special "The Ryde Dyvine"]
  10. Sexy MF [TV special "The Ryde Dyvine"]
  11. Love 2 The 9's [TV special "The Ryde Dyvine"]
  12. Damn U [TV special "The Ryde Dyvine"]
  13. Eye Wanna Melt With U [TV special "The Ryde Dyvine"]
  14. Jealous Again [Nude tour rehearsal: orig. by The Black Crowes]
  15. Player [studio outtake]

Blue (2CD)

Label
None
Review
Tracklist

Brave New World

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 176
Released: October 1996   Format: 1 CD
Source  : Studio outtakes from 1994-1996
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Tracklist
  1. Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife
  2. Kamasutra
  3. Overture I
  4. Overture II
  5. Overture III
  6. Overture IV
  7. Overture V
  8. Overture VI
  9. Overture VII
  10. Overture VIII
  11. Overture IX
  12. Starfish And Coffee*
  13. Sarah
  14. Five Women*
  15. 18 & Over^
  16. 51 Hours
  17. The Ryde Divine
  18. Dark~
Total time: 79:00
* = 1995 version
^ = Extended version
~ = Alternate version

Budokan

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 047/048/049
Released: April 1996       Format: 3 CD
Source  : 17th January 1996, Live at the Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1 Budokan, Tokyo, 17th January 1996
  1. 1999 Intro
  2. Endorphinmachine
  3. Shhh
  4. Days of Wild (inclding 777-9311)
  5. Now
  6. Sex Machine
  7. Funky Stuff
  8. Mary, Don't You Weep
  9. Johnny
  10. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  11. P Control (including Get Wild)
  12. Letitgo
  13. Starfish & Coffee
  14. The Cross
  15. The Jam
  16. One of Us
  17. Do me, Baby
  18. Sexy MF
Total time: 72:04

Disc 2 Budokan, Tokyo, 17th January 1996
  1. If I Was Your Girlfriend
  2. Vicki Waiting
  3. The Purple Medley
  4. 7
  5. Speech
  6. Billy Jack Bitch
  7. I hate U interlude
  8. 319
  9. Gold
  10. Days of wild^
  11. Now (including Babies making Babies)^
  12. Sex machine^
  13. Babies Making Babies*
  14. Funky Stuff*
  15. Oriental intro**
  16. 7**
Total time: 73:50
^ Osaka, 11th January
* Tokyo, 8th January
** Tokyo, 9th January

Disc 3 Bonus Tracks
  1. Intro
  2. We march*
  3. Love...Thy Will be Done*
  4. Funky*
  5. The Ride*
  6. One of Us~
  7. Do me, baby~
  8. I Hate U*
  9. Johnny~
  10. The Glam Slam Boogie~
  11. Letitgo^
  12. Starfish & Coffee^
  13. The Cross**
  14. If I was Your Girlfriend**
  15. Vicki Waiting**
  16. The Purple Medley^
  17. I hate U interlude^^
  18. 319^^
  19. Gold*
Total time: 73:59
~ Tokyo, 16th January ^ Osaka, 11th January
^^ Fukuoka, 13th January
* Tokyo, 8th January
** Tokyo, 9th January

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
The latest fine release from Moonraker records. Moonraker continues to dominate its competitors with first rate releases containing the latest concerts or outtakes along with the most elaborate packaging around. Budokan follows in the steps of June VII & The Park with TAFKAPs final shows before his marriage on Valentines Day. These shows are in the vein of the European Gold tour shows from last spring moreso than the innovative gigs from Paisley Park this past fall. Oddly enough the only tracks from the Gold LP missing here are perhaps its two most popular tracks, Shy and Dolphin. In exchange we get some variety from the vast Prince catalog. Prince favorites such as The Cross, Vicki Waiting, Do Me, Baby, Starfish & Coffee and If I Was Your Girlfriend are all inspired performances. These are carried over from the final shows at Paisley Park and add the extra life we've come to expect from our hero as his tours progress from continent to continent. Perhaps though, his most heartfelt performances here may have been saved for the two renditions of the recent Joan Osborne track, One of Us. Clearly this track has moved him and he serves the track a tremendous justice with some wonderful guitar & vocal work. A definite highlight. It's thrilling to see that his ego and arrogance which plagues his work at times doesn't get in the way of him acknowledging the great work of others. The standard renditions of the Gold LP are a drawback, offering nothing more than what we've already heard before on previous shows. Of the 3 cds here only one complete show is included (Jan 17) which constitutes about half of the material offered. The final disc and a half is a potpourri of miscellaneous highlights from the other 5 shows from the Japan tour. Sound quality is slightly better than usual because the crowd noise here is held to a minimal unlike many US and European recordings. Very clean stereo sound for an audience recording. Packaging is the usual splash of colors and graphics that we've come to expect from these releases. Full track listing and credits are given inside the attractive 14 page booklet. My package also came with a foldout booklet highlighting future Moonraker releases including the much anticipated The Park volume III.

Recommendation
The quality of releases like this are on the decline. Although many of these tracks have been offered in a live setting on prior releases, this keeps us updated with the most recent shows and allows us to follow the evolution of a thrilling tour that is promoting a vastly underrated album.

Review by dl@cates.demon.co.uk
Great show! Does the bouncy version of DoW (as from L41another) and uses a TO-KI-O Oh Oh chant (as from It's gonna be a beautiful night) quite a lot. Fantastic to hear Vicki Waiting for the first time live. Also great versions of Joan Osbournes One of us. Altogether a very worthwhile addition to the collection. The bonus tracks also make the Japan experience complete with the addition of songs played only on the other nights. Excelent show, pretty good sound quality (comparable to The Park sets). I Wish I was there.


Cabaret Metro (2CD)

Aftershow at the Cabaret Metro, Chicago 6 April 93.

Label
RCD-006
Review
Tracklist
[*] Featuring Buddy Miles
[^] The Hornheads

Call The Law! (2CD)

Live at MECC/Maastricht, 4.Jul.92

Tracklist
  1. Precious Lord
  2. Thunder
  3. Daddy Pop
  4. Diamonds And Pearls
  5. Let's Go Crazy
  6. Kiss
  7. Deat On It
  8. Jughead
  9. Purple Rain
  10. Live 4 Love
  11. Lively Up Yourself
  12. Delirious
  13. Kansas City
  14. Willing And Able
  15. Nothing Compares 2 U
  16. Sexy MF
  17. A Night In Tunisia
  18. Strollin'
  19. Insatiable
  20. Gett Off
  21. The Flow
  22. Call The Law
  23. 1999
  24. Baby I'm A Star
  25. Push
  26. A Love Bizarre
  27. My Name Is Prince

Charade

Outtakes from 85-86, Parade Parallel Album

Review
Tracklist
  1. In All My Dreams
  2. Girls & Boys
  3. Love or Money
  4. Heaven
  5. Little Girl Wendy's Parade
  6. New Position
  7. I Wonder You
  8. Under The Cherry Moon
  9. There's Others Here With Us
  10. Life Can Be So Nice
  11. Sometimes It Snows In April
  12. Old Friends For Sale
  13. Moviestar
  14. Pretty Face [Data Bank]
  15. Girls Of My Dreams [Girl O' ...]

Check It Out (1CD)

Rehearsal Jams 83/84/88


Check It Out (2CD)

SOTT tour rehearsal, Apr. 1987 NEC Birmingham England

Review
Tracklist

Chicken Grease (1CD)

Review
Tracklist
  1. Miss You
  2. Just My Imagination
  3. I Believe in U
  4. Love & Happiness / I Want to Take You Higher
  5. What I'd Say?
  6. Unchain My Heart
  7. Outside Help
  8. Now's The Time
  9. Honky Tonk Women
  10. Cold Sweat
  11. Villanova Junction
  12. A Case of U
  13. Carwash
  14. Don't Make Me Pay For Your Mistakes
  15. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On

Christmas In Uptown (1CD)

Review
Tracklist
  1. Another Lonely Christmas [rehearsal, Dec. 84 incl. When The Saints Go Marchin' In/Let's Go Crazy
  2. Another Lonely Christmas (7" version)
  3. Another Lonely Christmas (12" version)

City Lights

Label   : Not yet known    Cat # : SBS 01-06
Released: July 1995        Format: 11 CD
Source  : Live 1980 - 1986
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: All recordings are EX/EX+ soundboard
Tracklist
Disc 1 6th Mars 1980,The Omni, Atlanta
  1. Soft & Wet
  2. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
  3. Still Waiting
  4. I Feel For You
  5. Sexy Dancer
  6. Just As Long As We're Together
  7. I Wanna Be Your Lover
Total time: 51:10

Disc 2 21th Mars 1981, The Ritz, New York
  1. Do It All Night
  2. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
  3. Gotta Broken Heart Again
  4. Broken Lonely & Crying
  5. When You Were Mine
  6. Gotta Stop (Messin' About)
  7. Sexy Dancer
  8. Sister
  9. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  10. Head
  11. Still Waiting
Total time: 56:17

Disc 3 3rd June 1981, Le Palace, Paris
  1. Do It All Night
  2. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
  3. Gotta Broken Heart Again
  4. Jack U Off
  5. When You Were Mine
  6. Gotta Stop (Messin' About)
  7. Sexy Dancer
  8. Sister
  9. Still Waiting
  10. Partyup
  11. Dirty Mind
  12. Uptown
Total time: 59:07

Disc 4 12th December 1981, Columbia
  1. Uptown
  2. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
  3. Sexy Dancer
  4. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. Head
  6. Dirty Mind
  7. Do Me Baby
  8. Controversy
  9. Let's Work
  10. Partyup
  11. Jack U Off
Total time: 78:18

Disc 5 4th February 1982, Saginaw
  1. Uptown
  2. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
  3. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  4. Head
  5. Dirty Mind
  6. Do Me Baby
  7. Controversy
  8. Let's Work
  9. Jack U Off
  10. Partyup
Total time: 68:00

Disc 6 30th November 1982, Detroit
  1. Controversy
  2. Let's Work
  3. Little Red Corvette
  4. Do Me Baby
  5. Head
  6. Uptown
  7. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?
  8. Lady Cab Driver
  9. International Lover
  10. 1999
  11. DMSR
Total time: 75:32

Disc 7 10th February 1983, Providence
  1. Controversy
  2. Let's Work
  3. Do Me Baby
  4. DMSR
  5. Still Waiting
  6. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?
  7. Lady Cab Driver
  8. Little Red Corvette
  9. Dirty Mind
  10. International Lover
  11. 1999
Total time: 61:53

Disc 8 4th January 1985, Atlanta Part 1
  1. Let's Go Crazy
  2. Delirious
  3. 1999
  4. Little Red Corvette
  5. Take Me With U
  6. Free
  7. Do Me Baby
  8. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?
  9. Let's Pretend We're Married
  10. Father's Song
  11. God
  12. Computer Blue
  13. Darling Nikki
  14. The Beautiful Ones
  15. When Doves Cry
Total time: 76:31

Disc 9 4th January 1985, Atlanta Part 2
  1. I Would Die 4 U
  2. Baby I'm A Star
  3. Purple Rain
Total time: 46:20

Disc 10 22nd August 1986, Stockholm, Sweden Part 1
  1. Around The World in a Day
  2. Christopher Tracy's Parade,
  3. New Position
  4. I Wonder U
  5. Raspberry Beret
  6. Delirious
  7. Controversy
  8. A Love Bizarre
  9. Do Me Baby
  10. How Much is That Doggie in the Window?
  11. Automatic
  12. DMSR
  13. When Doves Cry
  14. Under the Cherry Moon
  15. Anotherloverholenyohead
Total time: 48:23

Disc 11 22nd August 1986, Stockholm, Sweden Part 2
  1. 17 Days
  2. Head
  3. Pop Life
  4. Girls & Boys
  5. Life Can Be So Nice
  6. 1999
  7. Mountains
  8. Kiss
  9. Purple Rain
Total time: 56:19

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
First off I wasn't sure if I should handle all of these shows in separate reviews but I figured that since the sound quality and packaging was so similar on these a comprehensive review would work best. This is a Prince music collector's dream come true. All 11 discs are beautifully designed with accompanying jewel cases that look very much like official releases. All writing and photos on the inner sleeves use similar graphics like that of the official albums that were promoted during these tours. These do not come in a box! They come in a thin gold, cardboard folder like that of the Emporium & Prince Esta Muerto' disc sets. Chances are good that these may at some time be avaialable separately. Sound quality is near perfect. Obviously the later shows (1999, P.Rain & Parade) sound slightly better than the earlier ones. They are a minimum EX soundboard. Very little tape hiss is apparent, with very crisp highs and lows. All shows appear to be recorded in full stereo. These are all standard tour shows. Nothing very unusual with the exception of the higher than usual quality we are used to as live tape collectors. This collection now means that every Prince tour is now represented with a soundboard CD with the exception of the Act 1, Act 2 & Gold tours. The real highlights here are the early shows. Listening to his musical growth with each show is as apparent on these discs as it is when we are listening to his studio albums. It's stunning how much his music evolved & improved from 1980 to 1984. He obviously headed in a different direction after Purple Rain and the Parade tour showscased this as much as his subsequent albums did. The quality of his guitar playing and vocals also noticeably improved here with each show. As he became a more relaxed performer it allowed him to concentrate on purer vocals, particuarily in his falsetto (which often failed him in his early live shows). His guitar playing fully matured during the Purple Rain days. I could list highlights but why? Everything we like about Prince is here. There's something here for everyone who listens to his early material and live shows. It's also nice to have a second complete Purple Rain show on soundboard to compare to the Syracuse live show on video. No disappointments here, just wish there were 11 more CD's to go with it.


Recommendation
A true no brainer. Ranks along with Small Club, 2nd Show That Night as the two essential sets of CD's to own.

Come

Original Test Press
Label   :                  Cat # : CTP2101
Released: July 1996        Format: 1 CD
Source  : The original and unreleased version of the Come album
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX+ studio soundboard (Dazeofwild@aol.com)
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Poem
  2. Interactive
  3. Endorphinmachine
  4. Space*
  5. Pheromone*
  6. Loose!*
  7. Papa*
  8. Race*
  9. Dark*
  10. Solo*
  11. Strays of the World
Total time: 44:50
* = Same as the officially released version

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
This is perhaps one of my 10 favorite bootleg CDs of all time, seriously! Despite the fact the over half of these tracks have been previously released, the quality of the outstanding unreleased tracks is enthralling. In what certainly will go down as one of his most overlooked and underrated LPs, this is an essential document containing some of his greatest music of the decade in crystal clear quality. The opening Poem is superior to Orgasm but essentially it serves the same purpose and is the weakest link of the album along with Solo. However, as Poem ends and Prince lets out a little chuckle with a Are you ready?, the fun kicks in.

The 3 track medley of Interactive (which features an extra verse and chorus unlike the CD-Rom version), Endorphinmachine (without the annoying organ like the released version, just straight rock guitar) and Space is 15 minutes of Prince at his best. The combination of talent and wide array of musical styles here ranks up there with that of his previous best album, Sign O the Times. The next 6 tracks are identical to their released versions but the climax of Strays of the World, one of his more eclectic tracks finishes off the album in fine fashion. Strays sounds like a combination of Graffiti Bridge & 3 Chains O' Gold but yet is far superior than either.

The packaging here is low key and similar to that of the released copy of Come but with no booklet, just an inlay card. It is however attractive in its simplicity. Sound quality is what puts this over the edge for me. It simply blasts out of the stereo outperforming my already excellent taped copy. The original guitar heavy version of Endorphinmachine is worth the price alone as is hearing the segue into Space the way it was really meant to be. These 2 songs were meant to be next to each other....and here they are. The only thing lacking here is the original version of the title track with the ultra funky bass loop. Oh why isn't that here?

Recommendation
For myself this is a must. If the unreleased tracks don't excite you, then the sound quality will. An overdue release that has proven itself more than worthy of the wait.

Review by bobbink@telebyte.nl
I don't get all the hype about the Come Testpressing... It really isn't that interesting as it's suppost to be. Why this bootleg; tracks 4-10 are ALL EXACTLY THE SAME as on the official released COME album. So the only differences are; 1. Poem, 2. Interactive, 3. Endorphin Machine, 11. Strays Of The World. But even those aren't all that interesting! Because they are all exactly the same versions as you can find on Platinum.

That leaves; 1. Poem; This is IMHO the one and only reason why you should buy this cd. This is never released on any other bootleg and it is different to the demo which can be found Neon. But...the Poem on the test-pressing isn't even a demo. It's a promo version which got only released in Germany and is very rare to get. But doesn't real collector's try to get the original?

Okay the quality of this testpressing (which is soundboard quality) is a bit better then Platinum how ofter will you play this cd??? The quality of Platinumis also really good. And Platinum contains more interesting songs then this test-pressing like the entire I'll do anything songs. So I think you shouldn't worry about the unavailability of the testpressing, you'd better start searching for Platinum, which also is getting rarer.

Comin' King - Come Like An Explosion (1CD)

Label
None
Review
Tracklist
  1. Come
  2. Pheromone I
  3. Loose!
  4. Race
  5. Letitgo
  6. Interactive
  7. What's My Name Mix
  8. Walk Don't Walk
  9. The Sacrifice of Victor
  10. Controversy
  11. Pheromone II

Cookie Jar

90, Graffiti Bridge Parallel Album

Review

Covering'em

Review

Crazy bout it (1CD)

Label
Crocodile records

Crucial

Outtakes from 86-87, BatMan Parallel Album

Review
Tracklist
  1. Paris
  2. Power Fantastic
  3. Crucial #1
  4. If U Break My Heart 1 More Time [= Last Heart]
  5. Sexual Suicide
  6. Girl O' My Dreams
  7. Can't Stop This Feeling I Got
  8. We Can Funk
  9. Welcome 2 The Rat Race
  10. Witness
  11. Can I Play With U? [feat. Miles Davis]
  12. Crucial #2
  13. Amandla

CRUCIAL Prince with Miles Davis

Label
OSA - P910001
Tracklist
  1. The H Man (5'13)
  2. Red Riding Hood (3'53)
  3. Fantastic (4'49)
  4. Crucial (extended version) (7'31)
  5. Break My Heart (3'04)
  6. Can't Stop (2'07)
  7. We Can Funk (5'30)
  8. Welcome (3'20)
  9. Witness (4'00)
  10. Crucial (normal version) (7'20)
  11. Sexual Suicide (3'37)
  12. Girl In My Dreams(1'27)

Crucial with Miles Davis & Friends

Recorded February 1989 at Paislay Park Studios

Label
H.T.B. Entertainment Group - CD-038001
Review
Tracklist
  1. Crucial Love (instrumental)
  2. Fantastic [Power Fantastic]
  3. Crucial (Normal version)
  4. Break My Heart
  5. Sexual Suicide
  6. Girl In My Dreams
  7. Can't Stop [Can't Stop This Feeling I Got]
  8. We Can Funk
  9. Welcome 2 The Rat Race
  10. Witness
  11. Red Riding Hood
  12. Crucial (Extended version)
  13. The H Man

Cruperts 87 - The Sex Of It (1CD)

Live at Rupert's/MPLS, 5.Sep.87

Review
Tracklist
  1. Sign O' The Times
  2. Play In The Sunshine
  3. Little Red Corvette
  4. The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker
  5. The Sex Of It
  6. Now's The Time
  7. Girls And Boys
  8. Slow Love
  9. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Love And Happiness
  10. I Want To Take You Higher
  11. Let's Go Crazy
  12. 1999
  13. Kiss
  14. I'll Take You There
  15. Mother Popcorn
  16. It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night

Crystal Ball (1CD)

Outtakes from 86-89

Label
B.M.A. Music International
Review
Tracklist [Which one is correct?]
  1. Crystal Ball [Expert Lover]
  2. Miles Ahead [same as Crucial Love]
  3. Power Fantastic
  4. Heartbreaker [same as Break My Heart, Crucial]
  5. Witness
  6. Movie Star
  7. A Place In Heaven
  8. Wonderfull Ass
  9. Funk We Can
  10. Witness
  11. Funk We Can 2
Tracklist
  1. Crystal Ball
  2. Paris
  3. Power Fantastic
  4. If You Break My Heart 1 More Time (= Last Heart)
  5. Witness #1
  6. Moviestar
  7. A Place In Heaven
  8. Wonderfull Ass
  9. We Can Funk #1
  10. Witness #2
  11. We Can Funk #2

Cristal Ball

86/87, Sign 'O' the Times Parallel Album

Review

Days Of Wild (1CD)

Recorded at Glam Slam West, L.A., C.A. on June 9th, 1994

Review
Tracklist
  1. Soul Sacrifice
  2. Days Of Wild / Hair / 777 9311 (Bass version)
  3. Shooop
  4. Sexy MF (Piano Version)
  5. Mustang mix
  6. Billy Jack Bitch
  7. Get Wild
  8. Love Sign (Live)

Debut of the NPG (2CD)

Review

The Def Jam Master Mixes

Label
Zee records - PRZ-02
Review
Tracklist
  1. 1999
  2. Erotic City
  3. Sugar Walls
  4. Parade (Mega Mix)
  5. Baby, I'm a Star
  6. Movie Star

Demos 1980-1994

Label   : CDREM            Cat # : None
Released: December 1995    Format: 8 CD
Source  : Miscellaneus outtakes/demos/rehearsals from 1980-1994
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: G, VG & EX
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Now
  2. Come Outside and Play
  3. Extra loveable
  4. Money Don't Matter 2night
  5. Old Friends 4 Sale
  6. Possessed
  7. In All My Dreams
  8. Melody Cool
  9. Bat Dance
  10. Heaven Must Be Near
  11. Life Can Be So Nice
  12. Don't Say You Love Me
  13. I Wonder
  14. Mutiny
  15. Power Fantastic
Total time: 73.05

Disc 2
  1. If U Break My Heart One Mo' Time
  2. Cream
  3. Welcome 2 The Rat Race
  4. A Better Place 2 Die
  5. Uh Huh!
  6. Days Of Wild
  7. The Grand Progression
  8. Alphabet St.
  9. Good Man
  10. Vibrator Talk 1
  11. Vibrator Talk 2
  12. Vibrator
  13. Starfish And Coffee
  14. Little Girl Wendy's Parade
  15. I Wonder U
  16. Electric InterCourse (Shock U With My Lips)
  17. Let me Fill U Up
  18. 51 Hours
  19. Rebirth of The Flesh (Souly-A-Coulia)
Total time: 72.39

Disc 3
  1. My Tree
  2. Eliminate The Negative
  3. Lisa
  4. Love...Thy Will Be Done
  5. Insatiable
  6. U Call Me
  7. Girl O' My Dreams
  8. All Day, All Night
  9. Can I Play With U?
  10. Murph Drag
  11. Still Would Stand All Time
  12. Paisley Park
  13. Schoolyard
  14. Qualified Kiss
  15. Horny Pony
  16. Wonderful Ass
Total time: 71.50

Disc 4
  1. I Hear Your Voice
  2. Moviestar
  3. A Place In Heaven
  4. Manic Monday
  5. Acknowledge Me
  6. Thieves In The Temple Blues
  7. Real Love
  8. Dorothy Parker
  9. Martika's Kitchen
  10. Allegiance
  11. Strange Relationship
  12. Glam Slam '91
  13. Elephants & Flowers
  14. Open Book
  15. There's Others Here With Us
  16. Player
  17. Interactive
  18. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
Total time: 72.09

Disc 5
  1. Play In the SunShine
  2. Baby You're A Trip
  3. Oobey Doop
  4. I Would Die 4 U
  5. Neon Telephone
  6. 5 Women
  7. Alphabet St. Blues
  8. I Wish U Heaven
  9. Girls And Boys
  10. Come
  11. Your Love Is So Hard
  12. Diamonds and Pearls
  13. Do Yourself A Favor
  14. Thunder
Total time: 72.33

Disc 6
  1. 7
  2. Spirit
  3. Love Machine
  4. Witness
  5. Sexual Suicide
  6. The Voice
  7. Love...Thy Will Be Done
  8. Hold Me
  9. Kiss
  10. Irresistible Bitch
  11. Tricky
  12. The Beautiful Ones
  13. 319
  14. Holly Rock
  15. Get Blue
  16. The Lost o(+> Album Segues
Total time: 72.50

Disc 7
  1. If I Could Get Your Attention
  2. Strollin'
  3. Billy Jack Bitch
  4. SuperHero
  5. If I Love U 2-Night
  6. Sometimes It Snows In April
  7. Latino Barbie Doll
  8. Love's No Fun
  9. Sex Shooter
  10. Daddy Pop
  11. However Much U Wwant
  12. SEX
  13. Si Te Amo Esta Noche
  14. Another Lonely Christmas
Total time: 70.18

Disc 8
  1. Another Lonely Christmas #1
  2. Another Lonely Christmas #2
  3. When the Saints Go Marching In
  4. Another Lonely Christmas #3
  5. Another Lonely Christmas #4
  6. Let's Go Crazy
  7. Instrumental Jam
  8. Let's Go Crazy #2
  9. Sleazy
  10. Screams Of Passion
  11. Baby Go-Go #1
  12. Baby Go-Go #2
  13. Baby Go-Go #3
  14. Baby Go-Go #4
Total time: 72.44

Review by tb@dns1.net-connect.net
I got this boxed set of Prince the other day called Demos 1980-1994. Although I have heard a majority of the tracks before, never have I seen them all together on 8 cds in one unit. It comes boxed in a Gold metal box and then in side are four double discs. The Quality is Good, Very good and excellecnt, varying from track to track. All Gold Experience tracks are from the regular release. The 8 disc is a "bonus disc" to show "Prince recording and joking in the studio," according to the book that came with it. Although it has some less and some more than the jewel box, I think it is a more thorough version those discs.


Recommendation
If I had to do it all over again, I would buy it so I guess that's a good review.

Diamonds R 4 Ever (2CD)

Live at Alsterdorfer Sporthalle/Hamburg, 10.Jun.92

Tracklist
  1. Precious Lord
  2. Thunder
  3. Daddy Pop
  4. Diamonds And Pearls
  5. Let's Go Crazy
  6. Kiss
  7. Deat On It
  8. Jughead
  9. Purple Rain
  10. Live 4 Love
  11. Lively Up Yourself
  12. Willing And Able
  13. Nothing Compares 2 U
  14. Sexy MF
  15. Thieves In The Temple
  16. It
  17. A Night In Tunisia
  18. Strollin'
  19. Insatiable
  20. Gett Off
  21. The Flow
  22. Cream
  23. Chain Of Fools
  24. 1999
  25. Baby I'm A Star
  26. Push
  27. A Love Bizarre

Dirty Mind (1CD)

Outtakes from 80-82

Tracklist
  1. Vibrator Talk #1
  2. Vibrator Talk #2
  3. Vibrator
  4. Climax
  5. Lisa
  6. Billy's Sunglasses [guitar jam from 83/84]
  7. Strange Relationship [guitar jam from 83/84]

Divinity (1CD)

Demos and outtakes from the Purple Rain period.

Tracklist
  1. The Bandstand interview 1979
  2. The beautiful ones [alternate lyrics]
  3. Computer blue [ext. alternate version]
  4. Darling Nikki [diff. lyrics & music]
  5. I would die 4 U [alt.]
  6. Baby I'm a star [alt.]
  7. Purple rain [instr. workout]
  8. Take me with U [ext.]
  9. Divinity [outtake]
  10. Possessed [instr.]
  11. Toy box [instr. outtake with Sheila E.]

D.M.S.R. (2CD, gatefolded long box)

Aftershow at Paard van Troje/Den Haag, 18.Aug.88

Tracklist

DNA Lounge aftershow (1CD)

San Francisco, 11 April 1993

Review

Don't Cry For Me Argentina

Live in Buenos Aires, 18.Jan.91

Review

Don't Cry For Me Argentina (1CD)

Live at River Plate Stadion/Buenos Aires, 21.Jan.91

Tracklist
  1. Something Funky
  2. Let's Go Crazy
  3. Kiss
  4. The Pink Panther Theme
  5. Purple Rain
  6. Take Me With U
  7. Alphabet Street
  8. It Takes Two
  9. Shake!
  10. Dr. Feelgood
  11. Venus De Milo
  12. Condition Of The Heart
  13. The Question Of U
  14. Nothing Compares 2 U
  15. Baby I'm A Star
  16. Respect
  17. Thieves In The Temple
  18. Jughead

Do U Lie? (2CD)

Live at the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle/Hamburg, 31 August 1986.

Review
Tracklist
  1. Around the World in a Day
  2. Christopher Tracy's Parade
  3. New Position
  4. I Wonder U
  5. Raspberry Beret
  6. Delirious
  7. Controversy
  8. A Love Bizarre
  9. Do Me, Baby
  10. Automatic
  11. D.M.S.R.
  12. When Doves Cry
  13. Do U Lie?
  14. The Ladder
  15. Under the Cherry Moon
  16. Anotherloverholenyohead
  17. Love Or $
  18. Head
  19. Girls And Boys
  20. Life Can be so Nice
  21. 1999
  22. America
  23. We don't Need no Music
  24. Kiss
  25. Purple Rain

Do U Wanna Go Home? (2CD)

Bagleys '93/Rehersals/BBC radio recording

Label
Kiss The Stone - KTS 225/226
Review
Tracklist
* is a Pre-Gig in London (7/09/93)
~ is a tour-rehearsals (92/93)
^ is at the Bagley's Warehouse London (8/09/93)

Eavesdropped In Intimate Moments (1CD)

Piano jam from 84/Outtakes from 84

Label
Amphitae - 173
Review
Track listing
  1. Up tempo piano jam (4:41)
  2. Medley: (7:22)
    • Wonderful
    • Showering beauty
    • Bluesy piano ballad
  3. Around the world in a day (extended version) (5:22)
  4. The making of "so high" (16:44)
  5. Baby your a trip (3:43)
  6. Medley: (15:03)
    • 17 days
    • Purple rain
    • A case of you
    • Mary don`t u weep
  7. medley: (8:44)
    • Strange relationship
    • Jazzy piano interlude
    • International lover
    • Let me tell u what I might do
  8. Alphabet street blues (4:20)

Electric Intercourse (1CD)

3 Aug. 1983 rehearsal

Review

Embraced By The Light

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 215
Released: January 1997     Format: 1 CD
Source  : Outtakes from 1992-1996 (The Gold Experience & Emancipation)
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating by dbrooks@pond.com
Sound: VG- to EX

Rating by foster@dolphin.upenn.edu
Sound: 8.5 to 9
Tracklist
  1. Mad*
  2. Funky Design*
  3. Calhoun Square
  4. Snow Man~
  5. On Your Own^
  6. Hit U in The Socket+
  7. 18 & Over
  8. Somebody's Somebody#
  9. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World '96
  10. 18 & Over video version
  11. Zannalee
  12. Empty Room '95
  13. 2Morrow
  14. Slave 2 The System*

* = vox by O(+> (not Sonny T.)
~ = vox by Nona Gaye
^ = vox by O(+> and Ashley Davis
+ = vox by Rosie Gaines
# = vox by Derrick Hughes of the NPG

Review by dbrooks@pond.com
This CD is a pretty good collection of the new O(+> songs that are circulating. Snow Man is a fairly mellow ballad by Nona Gaye, with references to snowmen and the Christmas season. The video version of 18 & Over is the edited version of the full 5-minute original one....like the audience recording of the song on the boot Neon. I love the O(+> version of the NPG songs Slave 2 The System, Mad and Funky Design. His version sounds better than NPG's version. Also, those muffled lyrics in the NPG song Mad are much clearer on O(+>'s version. The only big problem with this CD is that the sound quality varies noticeably. 2Morrow, Mad, Funky Design, and Slave 2 The System are not in great quality (at best, the sound is VG). In the case of 2Morrow, this is weird because 2Morrow is available in superb quality on Past, Present & Future II

One more thing: The video version of 18 & Over is not really necessary.

Recommendation
If you want the O(+> version of Slave 2 The System, Mad and Funky Design, then buy this CD! If you really need Snow Man, then buy this CD! Otherwise, try to pick up Past, Present & Future II.....the sound quality is much better!

Review by foster@dolphin.upenn.edu
The sound quality is of the usual Moonraker standard(s). The packaging is of the usual Moonraker standard(s). I guess I can't work up too much excitement for this release. Most of the songs included here can be gotten from other releases, in some cases with better sound quality. The only reason that I got it was for tracks 1, 2, 11, 12 and 13. Since I have Sabotage's Past, Present & Future most of the other tracks are needless. There is a unlisted song on track 14, Slave 2 The System. It's not really a bonus track (0.40 seconds), it's more of a bonus sample. There's been talk that Moonraker might have snagged it from the www site The Dawn.

Recommendation
If you don't all ready own most of these outtakes on other releases, then I would say it's worth getting. I only got it, because I was really hungry for P product. From what I understand, the Sabotage release with these songs are of superior quality. But since I don't have that particular Sabotage release, this is all I got and I'm holding on to it.

Emporium

Label   : New Power Zounds Cat # : NP151/152-2
Released: June 1995        Format: 3 CD
Source  : 21th & 22nd Mars 1995, Emporium club, London, UK
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: EX-/EX
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Big Fun
  2. Race
  3. Superhero
  4. Gold Axxe Jam
  5. Dark
  6. Sweet Thing (with Stacy Francis)
  7. My Mind's Made Up
  8. Skin Tight
  9. Funky Stuff
  10. Carlos Santana medley
  11. Get Wild
  12. Get Satisfied
  13. Funky Design
  14. Feel Good
Total time: 76:04

Disc 2
  1. Intro
  2. The Ride
  3. Poor Goo
  4. Honky Tonk Women
  5. Bambi
  6. Zannalee
  7. The Undertaker
  8. Sex Machine (instrumental jam)
  9. Johnny
  10. Sex Machine
  11. Asswoop
  12. 17
  13. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  14. I Believe in U
Total time: 65:38

Disc 3
  1. Days of Wild (including Hair)
  2. Funky
  3. The Glam Slam Boogie
  4. Sexy MF
  5. Pussy Control
  6. Funky Design
  7. Days of Wild* (excerpt)
  8. Billy Jack Bitch^
Total time: 63:57

Disc 1 contains the 21th Mars 1995 show at the Emporium club
Discs 2 & 3 contain the 22th Mars 1995 show also at the Emporium
* European TV
^ 5th Mars 1995 Sunday Show TV performance broadcast

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Just when you thought sound quality for an audience recording couldn't get any better, here comes this deluxe little box titled Emporium. The sound quality of this recording ranks with the best (in my opinion the previous 4 best audience recordings are: Intermission, Estandard, Stars & Bars, Stagetronic). Our man's voice comes crystal clear through the speakers, with the annoying audience outbursts held to a minimum (which Stars & Bars suffers from). Packaging is remarkable for a 3 disc set. These discs do not come in a 3 disc jewel case. Instead they are separated in two jewel cases with two separate inner sleeves. The 3/22 show is in a double slimline case. The discs then come packaged inside a gold, thin cardboard sleeve in the same manner as the Prince Esta Muerto / Astoria' 3 cd set. The inner sleeves are thrilling with fluorescent orange & red firelike images. The complete lyrics to Gold are printed inside the sleeve of the 3/22 show. Like the Paradiso shows, one show here displays the NPG's funk mode & the other show highlights O{+>'s power on guitar. The 3/21 show is the funkiest one with crystal clear versions of Superhero, Race, Funky Design & a jam on Big Fun. The highlight of the show to me is Superhero which is followed by the Gold Axxe Jam. The rendition of Race here far outshines the rather unexciting studio version on the Come LP. The second show on 3/22 is to my ears clearly the best aftershow he's performed since the August of '93 show at the Rex in Paris. Total rock jam during the first 45 minutes with blazing versions of Poor Goo, Bambi, Zannalee, The Ride, Honky Tonk Women & The Undertaker (which are just coincidentally all of the cuts with the exception of Dolphin that he performs on The Undertaker video release). From there we step into a funk/jazz mode with Sex Machine and Johnny. Eric Leeds steps onstage and highlights several cuts including 17, Asswoop & takes Brian Gallagher's place during the mostly instrumental version of The Most Beautiful Girl in the World. More inspired versions of recent NPG songs such as Funky Design along with Pussy Control, Days of Wild & Glam Slam Boogie highlight the last third of the show. Is it just me or did O{+> save his best stuff for this show? Absolutely fantastic quality throughout. The 3rd disc includes two bonus tracks not shown on the inner sleeve of the CD. One of them is the Sunday Show performance of Billy Jack Bitch. I am however unsure of the origin of the 4 minute long excerpt of Days of Wild (Hair). Maybe someone can enlighten me and the rest of us of where this is from. The sound and performance quality of the second show clearly puts it in the league of his greatest gigs of all time.


Recommendation
Must have. Quality, performance & packaging are second to none for audience recordings.

Estandard (2CD)

Aftershow at Club Estandard/Barcelona, 23.Aug.93

Label
NB 806/807
Review
Track Listing

European Tour '93, Act II (2CD)

Live at Indoor Arena/Birmingham, 26/27.Sep.93 and at Wembley/London, 31.Sep.93

Track Listing [Incomplete!]
  1. Come [live Wembley 31.Sep.93]
  2. Endorphinemachine [live Wembley 31.Sep.93]
  3. Peach [live Wembley 31.Sep.93]
  4. Johnny [live Wembley 31.Sep.93]
  5. 2Gether [live Indoor Arena 26.Sep.93]
  6. Dark [live Indoor Arena 27.Sep.93]
  7. dialogue [live Indoor Arena 27.Sep.93]
  8. House In Order [live Indoor Arena 27.Sep.93]
  9. dialogue [live Indoor Arena 27.Sep.93]
  10. Race [live Indoor Arena 27.Sep.93]
  11. dialogue [live Indoor Arena 27.Sep.93]
  12. Johnny [live Indoor Arena 27.Sep.93]

Explosion (1CD)

Remixes/2 megamixes

Track listing
  1. Cream
  2. Raspberry Beret
  3. Partyman
  4. Kiss
  5. Alphabet Street
  6. Sign O' The Times
  7. Housequake

Explosion, Ultra rare mix NO. 2 (1CD)

Remixes

Review

Extended Member Of The Royal Household (1CD)

Official B-sides and 12" versions

Track listing
  1. Love Or $
  2. Alexa De Paris
  3. Pop Life (Fresh Dance Mix)
  4. Raspberry Beret (Extended Remix)
  5. Paisley Park (Remix)
  6. She's Always In My Hair
  7. Hello
  8. U Got The Look (Long Look)
  9. Housequake (7 Minutes MoQuake)
  10. Hot Thing (Extended Remix)
  11. Hot Thing (Dub Version)

Fate

Label   : Out              Cat # : 01/02
Released: July 1996        Format: 2 CD
Source  : Misc studio outtakes from 1995-1996
Type    : Soundboard/Studio Recordings
Rating
Sound: EX (bobbink@telebyte.nl)
Sound: EX- (Dazeofwild@aol.com)
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Letter 4 Miles
  2. Rippopgodezippa
  3. Slave*
  4. New World*
  5. Right Back Here In My Arms
  6. Rock & Roll is Alive (And it lives in Minneapolis) - the Tony Fly Mix
  7. Betcha By Golly Wow
  8. I'll do Anything Medley
  9. (Lemme see that Body) Get Loose!
  10. 18 & Over
  11. Same December
  12. Zanallee
  13. Empty Room '95
Total time: 58:20
* From the Slave/New World tape

Disc 2
  1. P. Control - Club mix (edit)*
  2. Shhh*
  3. Get Wild - In The House Mix*
  4. I Hate U - Quit Night Mix*
  5. 319*
  6. Shy*
  7. Billy Jack Bitch*
  8. Sonny T Segue*
  9. Rootie Kazootie*
  10. Chatounette Controle*
  11. P Control - Control Tempo Edit*
  12. Kamasutra Overture*
  13. Free the Music*
  14. Npg Operator*
  15. Gold*
  16. P Control - House Mix~
  17. P Control - Club Mix~
  18. Somebody's Somebody
  19. Asswhoop Seque^
  20. Asswhoop^
  21. Etherial Seque^
  22. Parlor Games^
  23. Free The Music (Extended)
Total time: 60:21
* From the Versace Experience tape
~ From the VH1-sampler tape
^ From the Madhouse 24 cd recorded in 1994 by The NPG

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
A fantastic and attractive compilation that instantly solves the headache of obtaining all the new songs in circulation for the last year. Very comprehensive and well represented with sizzling sound quality on most tracks. All track are studio soundboard outtakes except the last 4 tracks on disc 1 which are audience recordings of studio tracks. Sources include the complete Versace Experience, FM radio in Minneapolis, the 2 track preview cassette handed out at Paisley Park last fall and the promo tape handed out the VH-1 Fashion Awards show. Packaging is a beautiful floral display of colors with a couple photos from the newlyweds wedding program. The attractive foldout booklet includes a track listing of the 36 tracks.

The biggest plus here is the completeness of the collection. Virtually no new songs are missing among those circulating the last year or so. Included are perfect copies of the Versace Experience tape, the promo tape of P Control mixes handed out during the VH-1 Fashion Awards show and the two tracks from Emancipation that were given away at Paisley Park late last year. Original copies of these tapes must have been used as the sources for this set, thus providing perfect audio sound. Other tracks such as the pleasant Letter 4 Miles & the Tony Fly mix of Rock n Roll in Alive also come through in crystal clear quality. The 2 best tracks on the disc, Right Back Here In My Arms and Betcha By Golly Wow however suffer from less than excellent quality. Right Back comes from a radio broadcast and is a tremendous song. An irresistible synth hook that reminds me of something catchy from the Batman era and brings back the glory days of the hook driven Minneapolis sound. Clearly it features the more conventional melodic style that our hero has abstained from the last couple of years. The DJ claims the song is from the unreleased Emancipation album. That is great news considering the other two songs we have from that album to be, Slave and New World are two of his most mundane tracks ever. Betcha By Golly Wow features one of his more compelling vocal displays and would've made for a great duet with Rosie Gaines. Why not use her talents on a track like this rather than wasting it on throwaways like I Rock, Therefore I Am?

Zannalee, 18 & Over, Empty Room and Same December are audience recordings and fill out this CD well but could've been left off. They add to the comprehensive goal of this collection but add nothing to the quality of the set.

Recommendation
A quick fix to the solution of getting all caught up with the latest unreleased tracks from our favorite Minnesotian. Not all 36 tracks are compelling but this is the type of compilation we could use at least once a year. Don't let this one slide by you.

Review by bobbink@telebyte.nl
The quality of this disk is Exelent! Especially the I'll do anything medley was new and suprising to me. This disc is worth buying, or you must have all the original tapes....(Lucky Fool :-)) But there won't be a lot of us who have one or more then just one. The only reasonable one to get was The NPG-Sampler tape, the other ones are really pretty rare. I've heard they're asking $400 for just the Slave/New World tape. (But maybe that's just Hear-Say).

Flesh For Fantasy (2CD)

Label
Great Dane Records - GDR 9126A/B
Review
Tracklist
  1. Let's go crazy
  2. Delirious
  3. 1999
  4. Little red corvette
  5. Take me with U
  6. Do me, baby
  7. Irresistable bitch
  8. Possessed
  9. How come U don't call me anymore
  10. Let's pretend we're married
  11. International lover
  12. God
  13. Computer blue
  14. Darling Nikki
  15. The beautiful ones
  16. When doves cry
  17. I would die 4 U
  18. Baby I'm a star
  19. Purple rain

Forever in my life (1CD)

Label
Bundy records P910006
Track listing
  1. Instrumental Jam
  2. D.M.S.R.
  3. Housequake
  4. Down Home Blues
  5. Cold Sweat
  6. Forever In My Life
  7. I'll Take U There
  8. R.A.D.E

For Those of U on Valium

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 136
Released: August 1996      Format: 1 CD
Source  : 21st Mars 1987, Live at First Avenue, Minneapolis, USA
Type    : Stereo Soundboard Recording
Rating (foster@dolphin.upenn.edu)
Music: 10
Sound: 10
Tracklist
  1. Intro
  2. Housequake
  3. Girls & Boys
  4. Slow Love
  5. Hot Thing
  6. Now's The Time
  7. Sheila E's drum solo
  8. Strange Relationship
  9. Forever In My Life
  10. Kiss
  11. It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night
Total time: 64:04

Review by foster@dolphin.upenn.edu
Another Moonraker classic. The sound quality and the packaging are excellent. There are some SOTT era fotos and I believe one from this show. During his hilarious intro, Prince mentions his new friend being the polka dotted suit he is wearing, which does prove that he at least owned 1 or 2 suits (take that, Byrant!). This is a pretour gig at 1st Ave. I don't even think the album was out yet. This is Prince and the SOTT band loosening up to tighten up as a fierce band. This SOTT/LoveSexy group is my personal fave of all of his bands. I do like the NPG (the 94-95 version) and of course the Revolution, but the guys he had with him in the late 80s are tops. I even enjoy his horn section from this era as opposed to who he is using now. Anyway, getting back to this disc. It's one FUNKY night and one incredible club show. I would have loved this even more if Prince plugged in and played guitar, but that wasn't on his agenda this night. He just sang and probably danced the night away as this "new" band blasted forth. There's a primo version of Kiss and Strange Relationship that still gets to me when I hear it.

Recommendation
If you are a fan of Prince circa SOTT, then you¹d want to get this at your first opportunity. Granted the "guitar" songs are missing, but what's left is superb.

Funk City

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 193
Released: February 1997    Format: 1 CD
Source  : 5th April 1988, Rehearsal for the Lovesexy Tour, Paisley Park Studios
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: VG+/EX
Tracklist
  1. Erotic City
  2. Housequake
  3. Slow Love
  4. Adore #1
  5. Delirious
  6. Jack U Off
  7. Sister
  8. Adore #2
  9. D.M.S.R.
  10. Soft & Wet
  11. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  12. Head
  13. When You Were Mine
  14. Little Red Corvette
  15. Pop Life
  16. Controversy
  17. Dirty Mind
  18. Superfunkycalifragisexy
  19. Bob George


Review by dbrooks@pond.com
There's not really much to say about this CD! It's a pretty good rehearsal of Prince gems. Personally, I love the rehearsals of Pop Life (real funky), Soft & Wet, I Wanna Be Your Lover, Head and When You Were Mine!

Recommendation
Well, if you really crave rehearsal recordings, then I guess that this CD will do!

Funk U Up (2CD)

Live at Tokyo Dome/Tokyo on 3.Apr.92

Review
Track listing

Funky Party 2Nite (1CD)

Live at Le Zenith/Paris, 25.Aug.86

Label
Kiss The Stone - KTS 246
Review
Track listing
  1. Around The World In A Day
  2. Christopher Tracy's Parade
  3. New Position
  4. I Wonder U
  5. Raspberry Beret
  6. Delirious
  7. Controversy
  8. Love Bizarre - Get Up
  9. Do Me, baby / How Much Is That Dog...
  10. Automatic
  11. DMSR / When Doves Cry
  12. Under The Cherry Moon
  13. 17 Days
  14. Another
  15. Head
  16. Pop Life
  17. Girls & Boys
  18. Life can be so Nice
  19. 1999

Funky Vibrations (1CD)

Misc. outtakes and rehearsals

Label
Dream Factory Records - DFDC 005-92
Review
Track listing
  1. Vibrator [Vanity 6, outake]
  2. Screams of Passion
  3. Erotic City
  4. White Girls
  5. Lovesexy
  6. The Cross
  7. I Wish You Heaven [Three takes]
  8. Cross The Line [Outake]

Gangster Grooves (2CD)

Live at Chicago Theatre/Chicago, 4.Apr.93

Tracklist

Get on up (2CD)

Live at Radio City Music Hall/New York,

Review

Get Stupid (2CD)

Live at Olympiahalle/Munich on 6.Jun.92

Review
Tracklist
  1. Precious Lord
  2. Thunder
  3. Daddy Pop
  4. Diamonds And Pearls
  5. Let's Go Crazy
  6. Kiss
  7. Deat On It
  8. Jughead
  9. Purple Rain
  10. Live 4 Love
  11. Lively Up Yourself
  12. Willing And Able
  13. Nothing Compares 2 U
  14. Sexy MF
  15. Thieves In The Temple
  16. It (+ Controversy)
  17. A Night In Tunisia
  18. Strollin'
  19. Insatiable
  20. Gett Off
  21. The Flow
  22. 1999
  23. Baby I'm A Star
  24. Push
  25. A Love Bizarre
  26. My Name Is Prince

Get Wild (2CD)

Live at the Palladium/New York,

Label
AS 38/2
Review
Tracklist

Glam Slam East (2CD)

Live at Glam Slam/Miami,

Label
Raiders of the lost art RCD001
Review
Tracklist

Glam Slam North (2CD)

Live at Glam Slam/Minneapolis, e

Label
Raiders of the lost art RCD003
Review
Tracklist

Glam Slam West (2CD)

Live at Glam Slam/Los Angeles,

Label
Raiders of the lost art RCD002
Review
Tracklist

Globequake (2CD)

Live at Globe Arena/Stockholm on 12.Aug.90 + Batman overdubbs

Review
Tracklist
  1. DAT Intro
  2. The Future
  3. 1999
  4. Housequake
  5. Sexy Dancer
  6. Kiss
  7. I'm In The Mood
  8. Blues
  9. Purple Rain
  10. Take Me With U
  11. Bambi
  12. Alphabet Street
  13. It Takes Two
  14. Do Me Baby
  15. The Question Of You
  16. Electric Man
  17. When Doves Cry
  18. A Song For You
  19. Little Red Corvette
  20. Batdance
  21. Partyman
  22. What Have You Done For Me Lately
  23. Baby I'm A Star
  24. Whatever I Play It's Got To Be Funky [Sample]
  25. Batdance [Batman overdubbs (remixed fakes?)]
  26. Electric Chair [Batman overdubbs (remixed fakes?)]
  27. Lemon Crush [Batman overdubbs (remixed fakes?)]
  28. Sex [Batman overdubbs (remixed fakes?)]
  29. Partyman [Batman overdubbs (remixed fakes?)]
  30. I Love U In Me [Batman overdubbs (remixed fakes?)]
  31. Trust [Batman overdubbs (remixed fakes?)]
  32. 200 Ballones [Batman overdubbs (remixed fakes?)]

The Gold Experience

Label   : Not yet known    Cat # : UMCD 001
Released: October 1995     Format: 1 CD
Source  : The Gold Experience Tour 1995
Type    : Audience/Soundboard/TV Recordings
Rating
Sound: The Gold tour tracks: VG+/EX-, The 2/13/94 Paisley Park tracks: EX-, Others: VG+
Tracklist
  1. Pussy Control
  2. Endorphinmachine
  3. Shhh
  4. We March
  5. Days of Wild
  6. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  7. Dolphin
  8. Now
  9. 319
  10. Shy
  11. Billy Jack Bitch
  12. Eye Hate U
  13. Gold
Total time: 63:57

1,6,11, Gold tour
2,10: From 5/5/1995 Canal+ rehearsal
3,5,8: From 2/13/94 Paisley Park show
4: From 11/94 Berlin aftershow
7,12: Audience recording of a studio track
9: studio version

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
This may not be the worst bootleg released this year but it should rank up there with one of the most worthless. I'm struggling to imagine anyone who would find the need to acquire this disc. A pointless potpourri of live & studio Gold tracks in a wide variety of sources and quality. Packaging is excellent and quite attractive, but that's where the compliments stop. For myself nothing is more annoying than a disc that jumps from one excellent quality to track to a mediocre one and so forth, thus making you adjust your stereo dials during every track. I can think of countless releases of Gold era boots that outperform this release. Spend the extra $15 or $20 it takes to get an entire Gold show in its entirity that will include 90% of these tracks and a lot more, or better yet just put your official copy of The Gold Experience into your system and jam away the way its meant to be.


Recommendation
Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.

The Gold Ex-Prince

Label   :                  Cat # : 
Released: May 1996         Format: 2 CD
Source  : 11th January 1996, Live at Joh How, Osaka, Japan
Type    : Audience Recording
Tracklist
  1. Endorphinmachine
  2. Shhh!
  3. Days Of Wild
  4. Now
  5. Babies Makin' Babies
  6. Sex Machine
  7. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
  8. P Control
  9. Letitgo
  10. Starfish And Coffee
  11. The Cross
  12. The Jam
  13. One Of Us
  14. Do Me, Baby
  15. Sexy MF
  16. If I Was Your Girlfriend
  17. Vicki Waiting
  18. Purple Medley
  19. Oriental Intro
  20. 7
  21. Speech
  22. Billy Jack Bitch
  23. I Hate U (intro)
  24. 319
  25. Gold
  26. We March*
  27. Love... Thy Will Be Done*
  28. Funky*
  29. The Ride*
  30. Mary, Don't You Weep^
  31. Johnny^

* 8th January 1996, Live at Budokan, Tokyo (Also on Budokan)
^ 17th January 1996, Live at Budokan, Tokyo (Also on Budokan)

Review by bergerp@kapsch.co.at
Audience recordings with very little noise from the audience. Along with the Budokan 3CD and Tokyo Budokan I've heard now three complete Japan gigs (Jan.11/16/17) plus various songs from other concerts (Jan.8/9/13) and still I can't name a favourite show. Each one has it's highlights but overall they're quite equal. So if you already have Budokan I'd not recommend this release. The package is nice but nothing special. Limited Ed. of 500.


Gold Nigga (1CD)

NPG featuring O(+>

Label
None
Review
Tracklist
[*] 2gether mixes
  1. Goldnigga Part 1
  2. Guess Who's Knockin'
  3. Oilcan
  4. Segue
  5. Deuce & A Quarter
  6. Segue
  7. Black MF In The House
  8. Goldnigga Part 2
  9. Goldie's Parade
  10. Segue
  11. 2gether
  12. Segue
  13. Call The Law
  14. Johnny
  15. Segue
  16. Goldnigga Part 3
  17. 12 inch mix [*]
  18. Interview [*]
  19. Enlightenment [*]
  20. Jeep Mix [*]
  21. Instrumental [*]

Gram Slam (1CD)

Live at Memorial Sports Arena/L.A. on 6.Nov.88

Review
Tracklist
  1. Erotic City
  2. Housequake
  3. Slow Love
  4. Adore
  5. Delirious
  6. Jack U Off
  7. Sister
  8. Do Me Baby
  9. Adore
  10. Blues In C
  11. When U Were Mine
  12. Little Red Corvette
  13. Controversy
  14. U Got The Look
  15. Superfunkycalifragisexy
  16. ontroversy
  17. Bob George
  18. Anna Stesia
  19. Eye Know
  20. Lovesexy
  21. Glam Slam
  22. The Cross
  23. I Wish U Heaven

Hamburg June 9th 1990 (1CD)

Live at Alsdorfer Sporthalle/Hamburg on (7.)9.Jun.90

Tracklist
  1. The Future
  2. 1999
  3. Housequake
  4. Sexy Dancer
  5. Kiss
  6. I'm In The Mood
  7. Blues
  8. Purple Rain
  9. Raspberry Beret
  10. Take Me With U
  11. Alphabet Street
  12. It Takes Two
  13. Do Me Baby
  14. The Question Of You
  15. Nothing Compares 2 U
  16. Little Red Corvette
  17. Baby I'm A Star
  18. Respect

Happy Birthday Prince

Review

He's Got The Look

Aftershow at New Morning/Paris on 14.Jun.87

Label
Rock Solid - RS 009
Review
Tracklist
  1. Red House
  2. Intrumental [Possibly a C.P. song]
  3. Just My Imagination
  4. Wasn't My Faith [Wasn't My Face ?]
  5. Mutiny
  6. Sex Machine
  7. Housequake

Head

Review

Heaven must be near

Review
Tracklist
  1. Heaven Must Be Near
  2. If You Break My Heart
  3. Witness
  4. Grand Progression
  5. Manic Monday
  6. Power Fantastic
  7. Electric Intercourse
  8. Crucial
  9. Welcome To The Rat Race
  10. Eternity
  11. The Screams Of Passion


Hello Holland

Label   :                  Cat # : PRN 002
Released: September 1996   Format: 2 CD
Source  : June 1987, Live in Holland
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Sound: VG/VG-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Mutiny
  2. Two
  3. Three
  4. Six
  5. Sign O' the Times
  6. Play in the Sunshine
  7. Little Red Corvette
  8. Housequake
  9. Girls and Boys
  10. Slow Love
  11. I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man
  12. Hot Thing
  13. Now's the Time
  14. If I Was Your Girlfriend
Total time: 70:08

Disc 2
  1. Let's Go Crazy
  2. When Doves Cry
  3. Purple Rain
  4. 1999
  5. Forever in My Life
  6. Kiss
  7. The Cross
  8. It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night
  9. A Love Bizarre*
  10. Raspberry Beret*
Total time: 55:52

* = Taken from two other shows on the 1987 Sign O' the Times tour

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Complete Sign O' the Times tour shows are rare on CD, especially with the Madhouse opening set, but...this is a below average recording, with boring packaging that doesn't do justice to this splendid tour. Sure this show was probably great, perhaps one of the best!? But the bad sound quality hides any hope of falling for this show and wanting to listen to it the whole way through. The bonus tracks at the end were rare inclusions for this tour but really add very little to this lame set. The Moonraker release of Wonderboy renders this release to the point of worthless.

Recommendation
For only extreme CD concert completists. Avoid otherwise and find Wonderboy or the upcoming For Those of Yo on Valium.

Hide the Bone (1CD)

Live at Glam Slam Miami,

Review
Tracklist
  1. Drum solo intro
  2. Soul Sacrifice
  3. 319
  4. Hide the Bone
  5. Ripopgodazippa
  6. Get Wild
  7. Johnny

His Royal Badness (2CD)

Live at New Orleans on 25.Feb.82

Label
Men at Work 5517.2
Review
Tracklist
  1. The Second Coming
  2. Uptown
  3. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
  4. When U Were Mine
  5. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  6. Head
  7. Annie Christian
  8. Dirty Mind
  9. Do Me Baby
  10. Controversy
  11. Let's Work
  12. Jack U Off

Hollywood Affair

Label   : Sabotage         Cat # : SAB-014
Released: February 1997    Format: 1 CD
Source  : The lost Kim Basinger album
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: VG- to EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Come On*
  2. My Love Will Find U*
  3. I Wanna*
  4. 2 Naughty*
  5. Love at First Sight*
  6. Show Me*
  7. Action, Action*
  8. Color of Sex*
  9. Will U Stay With Me*
  10. Soul Psychodelicide (Fuzz Tone Mix)~
  11. Soul Psychodelicide (Kim's Mix)^
  12. Batdance (extended mix)+
  13. Soul Psychodelicide+
Total time: 72:00

* = by Kim Basinger
~ = bonus track by Prince with George Clinton
^ = bonus track by Prince with Kim Basinger & George Clinton
+ = bonus track by Prince

Review by dbrooks@pond.com
This is the shelved album by Kim Basinger. All of the tracks were written and produced by Prince. It's a shame that this album was never released, because it has some of the best Prince work on it! Come On is a great lustful uptempo jam with some very good vocals by Kim. Love at First Sight and Will U Stay With Me are beyond-excellent soul ballads. The latter being an emotionally-charged ballad with some standout keyboards/synthesizers! 2 Naughty is a nice mid-tempo track with some guitar rock added to it. Action, Action is the weakest track on the album. It features Kim rapping through the verses. It's nice to have the extended version of Batdance (which sounds a litte weird IMHO). Soul Psychodelcide is another welcomed addition to this CD (all 3 versions)! I just wish that George Clinton would release all the songs that he has in his vault from the Paisley Park years (i.e.: Another Word for House, My Pony, Making It Easy, etc.). The big problem with this CD is that the sound quality suffers considerately, expect on some of the Kim Basinger tracks. The volume level fluctuates a lot!

Recommendation
If you are really bothered by sound quality problems on a CD, then maybe you should find a copy of this CD at a lower price (I paid $24.00 for mine, including shipping/handling costs). Besides that, I highly recommend this CD!

The Homecoming

Label   : Not yet known    Cat # : HCG 150383
Released: June 1995        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 15th Mars 1983, The Met Center, Bloomington, MN
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: VG+
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Warm Up
  2. Wet Dream
  3. Drive Me Wild
  4. If the Girl Answers (Don't Hang Up)
  5. Nasty Girl
  6. Get It Up
  7. 777-931
  8. Girl
  9. Wild & Loose
  10. Gigolos Get Lonely Too
  11. Cool
  12. The Walk
Total time: 62:58

Disc 2
  1. Controversy
  2. Let's Work
  3. Do Me Baby
  4. Sexuality
  5. Let's Pretend We're Married
  6. Lisa's keyboard solo
  7. With You
  8. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?
  9. Lady Cab Driver
  10. Little Red Corvette
  11. Dirty Mind
  12. International Lover
  13. 1999
Total time: 63:23

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
I believe this is the first double disc set to appear that features a soundboard copy of all 3 acts on this tour. The Vanity 6 set is more of a novelty than something you're going to really enjoy. I listen to it more for the scorching solos Jesse did behind the curtain than I do for Vanity's below average voice. I'm sure though that if I had been in the front row at this show Vanity's voice quality would've been much lower on my list of perceptive priorities. Vanity's set seems to do little more than just warm up the Time for their set. The Time was a tight enough group at this point to tour on their own had they been allowed. Unfortunately the live set they produced nightly becomes boring after repeated listenings, if not the first one. Very little about their live shows from '81 to '83 outshone their perfect studio versions. Truly a group that never had the oppurtunity to live up to their full potential and this is probably due in large part to their creator, Prince. Prince's set however does shine. The funky chicken grease guitar lines that permeate nearly all of these tracks from Prince and Dez are the true highlights. Cuts like Controversy, Let's Pretend We're Married, Sexuality, 1999 & Lady Cab Driver are driven by the funky rhythm created by the two guitarists. Not much separates the 1999 shows from each other. Prince would interchange several of the tracks but improvisation didn't appear to be as present as it was in the Controversy tour and in most of the tours after 1985. Packaging here is OK. Far from elaborate. Just a few blurry Purple Rain tour photos interspread throughout. Sound quality isn't extraordinary. The high end isn't very high and the low end isn't very low, thus making this seem kind of watered down. The true positive here is that it is soundboard and complete.


Recommendation
Yes this is worth having, but barely. Don't expect to rock out on this as it plays on your stereo. The sound quality isn't quite as nice as we'd like. This is something more to just sit down, listen, examine and critique. A nice but not necessary addition to a collection.

Hold me (1CD)

Review
Tracklist
  1. Come
  2. Endorphinemachine
  3. Space
  4. Pheromone
  5. Race
  6. I hear your voice
  7. Hold me
  8. Allegiance
  9. Your love is so hard
  10. The voice
  11. Rebirth of the flesh
  12. Play in the sunshine
  13. The ball - Crystal ball
  14. Joy in repetition

The Honeymoon Experience

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 057/058
Released: June 1996        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 19th February, Live at the Neil S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Music: 8 (poetting@newbridge.com)
Sound: 8
Sound: EX- (ssapp1@ford.com)
Sound: VG+/EX- (Dazeofwild@aol.com)
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. 1999 Intro (0:27)
  2. Endorphinmachine (1:38)
  3. Shhh (2:09)
  4. Days Of Wild (7:22)
  5. Now (10:04)
  6. Race/Girls & Boys (4:35)
  7. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (6:05)
  8. P Control (incl. Get Wild) (4:03)
  9. Letitgo (3:43)
  10. Starfish & Coffee (3:13)
  11. Micahel B Drum Solo (1:36)
  12. Sometimes it Snowes in April (3:20)
  13. The Ride (5:35)
Total time: 53:58

Disc 2
  1. Sex Machine (3:14)
  2. Johnny (2:20)
  3. Sex Machine Jam (1:09)
  4. Take Me With U (2:34)
  5. Funky (1:21)
  6. The Jam (6:10)
  7. One Of Us (4:56)
  8. Do Me, Baby (6:28)
  9. Sexy MF (2:48)
  10. If I Was Your Girlfriend (3:04)
  11. Vicki Waiting (3:52)
  12. The Purple Medley (3:00)
  13. Purple Rain (4:12)
  14. 7 (6:13)
Total time: 51:28

Review by poetting@newbridge.com
O(+> is celebrating his wedding with a concert series in Hawaii. The concert on this 2CD was taped only 5 days after his wedding. Very nice packaging with colourful booklet incl. description of wedding ceremony, lyrics from unreleased song Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife, excerpts from press concert reviews and a letter from O(+> himself. The sound quality is very good. Good show! Funny, that he and NPG are playing "old" Prince songs although they are stressing "Prince is dead" several times during the concert.

Recommendation
Of course a cut of a special honeymoon concert and a must for all Prince/O(+> fans.

Review by ssapp1@ford.com
First off, kudos again to Moonraker; the company that made the disc. The booklet and discs are truly beautiful. The booklet is 18 pages with photos from the wedding program (the same one I have from the church!). There is a page about the press release on the marriage of O(+> and Mayte. Two pages of the lyrics from FLSM/W. Pictures from the Honolulu Star Bulletin and a three page Letter from O(+> that was posted on The Dawn site. This is the best booklet I've see. The discs are silk-screened with a pictures of cupid on one and the front cover of the wedding program on the other. The sound quality is also top notch. IMO better than the Japan shows. Other than a woman screaming a few times during PR, it's near perfect for an audience DAT.
The beginning of the show is similar to all of his recent ones. Right after Starfish & Coffee there is an outstanding drum solo by Michael B. (yeah I said solo). After a great rendition of SISIA O(+> says, I'm on my honeymoon I ain't suppose to be workin'. There is also an excellent version of Take Me with U, (another Prince song). And as with the Japanese shows, a superb One of Us, (I think the man really wishes he wrote this). He does an almost 7 minute version of Do Me Baby. After the Purple Medley he goes straight into Purple Rain. Only the second time he played it since the name change (2/18/96 being the first).

Recommendation
The booklet, the gorgeous silk-screened discs and the near perfect sound quality make this double CD set a must!!

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Packaging is the foremost pleasantry from this Moonraker release. The wonderful accompanying booklet is highlighted by photos from O{+> & Mayte's wedding program as seen on The Dawn web site. Other additives include: lyrics to the unreleased Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife, press release info of their wedding, the letter from our hero with his description of his displeasure of the music business, full track listing and a collage of Honolulu press clippings of the enclosed show. Oh yes, I almost forgot the show. Nothing too terribly shocking here. Very similar to the Japan tour from the prior month with the inclusion of One of Us, Vicki Waiting, etc...and no new unreleased tracks. Disappointing that he left out two of his most exciting newer tracks, Zannalee and Same December from this gig and so many others. It's strange that he refused to premiere his Chaos and Disorder tracks during these shows. Reminds me of the Purple Rain tour when he continued the tour nearly up to the day of the release of Around the World in a Day, yet only on a rare occasion did he offer any advance preview of the upcoming tracks. Odd tactic from someone so eager to display his vast catalog. Perhaps the only surprise of the show is the now rare performance of Purple Rain, a track that the man said he would never do live again at the end of the Act II tour in 1993. My personal highlight of the show must be during The Ride when he claims I want it so low I can hear a rat piss on cotton. Nothing wrong with being blunt I guess. Musical highlights include a rare extended jam on Take Me With U. Very playful show, but nothing innovative like the Paisley Park gigs of the past fall. Many of us have heard Days of Wild live so many times now that we seem to forget (or care for that matter) that it's never been officially released. Sound quality is the usual excellent with little or no interference from the surrounding fans.

Recommendation
Another fine release that will look fabulous on any CD bookcase or when showing off to friends, but perhaps this will be (& should be) the final document of the Gold tour. We're ready for the new material. As Nona's dad use to sing, Let's Get it On......

Hot Chocolate (1CD)

Review
Tracklist
  1. Expert Lover (10:22) [same as Crystal Ball]
  2. Strange Relationship (10:25) [a little different than the released version]
  3. Wondeful Ass (2:32) [same as from Crystal Ball]
  4. Neon Telephone (0:54) [done with the revelotion sometime in 1986]
  5. Movie Star (4:01) [also from 1986]
  6. A Place In Heaven (2:42) [really nice]
  7. Joy In Repetition (5:25) [roughcut of version that ended up on Grafitti Bridge]
  8. Untitled (7:35) [just says it's from 1986]
  9. All Day All Night (5:37) [a raw version of Jill Jones' vesion]
  10. Eternity (3:42) [sounds like its a demo]

House Of Blues

Label   : B&C Prod         Cat # : None
Released: 1995             Format: 1 CD
Source  : 21 June 1994, The House Of Blues, Holleywood, CA.
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: EX
Tracklist
  1. The Ride
  2. Santana Medley
  3. Soul Sacrifice
  4. The Jam
  5. I Believe In U
  6. Johnny
  7. Mary Don't U Weep
  8. Peach
  9. Kiss [instrumental]
  10. Race [Voice]
  11. Race [instrumental]
Total time: 55:45

Review
This CD comes with a two page booklet and a transparent tray with the photo from the Letitgo U.S. CD single on the cover. 1000 numbered copies. 55 minutes, the complete show, with three bonus tracks at the end. Quality: EX.



Housequake (1CD)

SOTT warming up gig in MPLS

Label
Swingin Pig records

I Am The Undertaker (1CD)

Aftershow at Keufleuten/Zurich, 30.Aug.93

Review
Tracklist
  1. The Sacrifice Of Victor
  2. Deuce And A Quarter
  3. Black MF In The House
  4. Race
  5. The Undertaker
  6. 6
  7. Instr.
  8. Delirious
  9. Blue Light
  10. Come
  11. Endorphinemachine
  12. Peach
  13. What Is Hip?
  14. House In Order
  15. Intermission
  16. Johnny [from aftershow at Park Lane/Gothenburg, 7.Aug.93]

In Japan * Nude Tour 1990 (1CD)

Live at Tokyo Dome/Tokyo on 31.Aug.90

Review
Tracklist
  1. Take Me With U
  2. Bambi
  3. Alphabet Street
  4. Kiss
  5. I'm In The Mood
  6. Purple Rain
  7. When Doves Cry
  8. Do Me Baby
  9. The Future
  10. 1999
  11. Housequake
  12. Sexy Dancer
  13. Little Red Corvette
  14. Batdance
  15. Partyman
  16. What Have You Done For Me Lately
  17. Baby I'm A Star
  18. Respect [incomplete]

O(+>'s Interactive Night

Label   : Frontline        Cat # : FLCD-12
Released: 1994             Format: 1 CD
Source  : 2nd February 1994, Paisley Park Studios, Minneapolis, USA
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX++
Tracklist
  1. Interactive (2:42
  2. Days of Wild (4:40)
  3. Now (4:44)
  4. The Ride (4:14)
  5. The Jam (4:11)
  6. I Believe in U (3:27)
  7. Ssssh (7:04)
  8. What'd I Say (4:04)
  9. Peak the Technic (6:06)
  10. Martial Law (4:05)
  11. None of our Business (6:20)
  12. Acknowledge Me* (5:21)
  13. Three-nineteen* (3:23)
  14. Veramon* (4:36)
Total time: 64:34

* Bonus studio tracks
Review by paisley1@ix.netcom.com
This little number is the concert from the Japense PPV event back in Feb of 94. It contained all the shows he performed on stage, plus it has some studio tracks and intermission fillers. This is a must for those who love his mid 90's turn from rock. Limited to 1500 copies (I picked up #441).

Review
This is exactly the same CD as Love Simple's Interactive Night with some minor differences on the cover: Instead of Love Simple the symbol is printed. Some tracks are now correctly written (Days Of Wild instead of Face of wild) and the disc is red instead of green.

Intermission (2CD)

Paris aftershow 30.Aug.1993

Label
No catalog #
Review

International Lover (1CD)

Live at First Avenue/MPLS on 8.Mar.82

Review
Tracklist
  1. All The Critics Love You In New York
  2. When You Were Mine
  3. Sexy Dancer
  4. Still Waiting
  5. Head
  6. Saxuality
  7. Partyup

In The Flesh (1CD)

Label
CD PT01
Review
Traklist
[*] = audience recordings of Glam Slam Ulysses studio
  1. Come (3:55) [*]
  2. Endorphinmachine (3:54) [*]
  3. Space (4:41) [*]
  4. Pheromone (4:04) [*]
  5. Race (4:15) [*]
  6. I Hear Your Voice (4:11)
  7. Hold Me (4:20)
  8. Allegiance (3:35)
  9. Your Love is So Hard (?:??) [Extended version]
  10. The Voice (4:53) [sung by Prince]
  11. Rebirth of the Flesh (4:59)
  12. Play in the Sunshine (5:11) [directly from the Sign O' The Times album]
  13. The Ball (15:27) [Crystal Ball Extended version]
  14. Joy in Repetition (5:24) [Extended version]

I've Got 2 Sides

Label   : Lotus            Cat # : 001
Released: 1995             Format: 1 CD
Source  : 23rd August 1993, Aftershow at Sala Standar, Barcelona, Spain
Type    : Audience Recording
Tracklist
  1. The Sacrifice Of Victor
  2. Black Motherfucker In The House
  3. Race
  4. U Got Time Baby
  5. Honky Tonk Women
  6. Jailhouse Rock
  7. Come
  8. Endorphine Machine
  9. Peach
  10. The Undertaker
  11. Sing A Simple Song / You Can Make It
  12. House In Order


Review
Contains the Barcelona 93 aftershow. The cover is very nice (Prince with band + some live shots) and the quality sounds (to my ears) a little bit better than on the Estandard CD (which contains the same gig). Unfortunately the last track Johnny is missing!


Jack U Off! (1CD)

Recorded live in New Orleans USA, 1981

Label
The Swingin' Pig - TSP-CD-069
Review
Tracklist
  1. Uptown
  2. Why you wanna treat me so bad
  3. When you were mine
  4. I wanna be your lover
  5. Head
  6. Annie Christian
  7. Dirty mind
  8. Do me baby
  9. Controversy
  10. Let's work
  11. Jack U off

Jam (1CD)

Rehearsal at 7th Street Entry/MPLS, 25 Oct.84

Label
Possesed Productions 1992 - PP0001
Review
Tracklist
  1. Erotic Jam
  2. Be Alive
  3. Guitar Solo
  4. Organ Solo
  5. Holly Rock
  6. Africa Talks To You [orig. by Sly Stone]
  7. Erotic City [Incl. Crosstown Traffic, orig. by Jimi Hendrix]
  8. Mutiny
  9. Blues In G
  10. Controversy Jam
  11. Bonus Jam
  12. Bonus Jam - Bassline
  13. Old Friends 4 Sale [Rehearsal]

Jazz dwarf (1CD)

Live from the Fine Line Jazz Cafe, New York, December 5, 1987

Review
Tracklist
  1. Psychedelia part 1 / Eleven part 1 (14:35)
  2. Psychedelia part 2 / Eleven part 2 / Just My Imagination / Funky Bass (22:49)
  3. Psychedelia part 3 / Jack U Off (14:25)
  4. Beat the Beat (4:38)
  5. Chain Of Fools (8:15)
  6. I Don't Care (5:29)
  7. Housequake / Beautiful Night (3:48)

The Jewel Box I (3CD)

47 outtakes from 80-90

Review
Tracklist
  1. Lisa
  2. Vibrator
  3. A Better Place 2 Die
  4. U Call Me
  5. Extra Loveable
  6. Purple Music
  7. Possessed
  8. Do yourself a favour
  9. Chocolate
  10. Electric intercourse
  11. The dance electric
  12. All day all night
  13. G Spot
  14. Manic Monday
  15. Old Friends for Sale
  16. In all my dreams
  17. Baby you're a Trip
  18. If you break my heart one more time
  19. Expert Lover
  20. Crystal Ball
  21. There's others here with us
  22. Data bank
  23. Movie star
  24. She Wants a place in heaven
  25. Girl O my dreams
  26. We can funk
  27. Neon telephone
  28. Power fantastic
  29. Can i play with u
  30. Wonderful ass
  31. Sexual Suicide
  32. Crucial
  33. Rebirth of the Flesh
  34. If I Love U 2 nite
  35. Witness
  36. Cross the Line
  37. Alphabet St. Blues
  38. Welcome 2 the Rat Race
  39. Cookie Jar
  40. Murph Drag
  41. Good Man
  42. Your love is so hard
  43. Grand Progression
  44. Schoolyard
  45. Glam Slam 91
  46. The Flow

The Jewel Box II (3CD)

42 outtakes from 80-91

Label
Bernadette's Disques, BD-4219 copyright 1993.
Review
Tracklist
  1. She's Just A Baby
  2. Turn It Up
  3. Irresistible Bitch
  4. Instrumental
  5. Sex Shooter
  6. The Bird
  7. Heaven
  8. Computer Blue
  9. Around The World In A Day
  10. High Fashion
  11. Mutiny
  12. Desire
  13. Jerk Out
  14. 100 M.P.H.
  15. Little Girl Wendy's Parade
  16. Cant Stop This Feeling I Got
  17. Euphoria Highway
  18. Love Or Money
  19. Housequake
  20. Rockhard In A Funky Place
  21. Le Grind
  22. Cindy C
  23. Dead On It
  24. Big Tall Wall
  25. Alphabet St [diff. 12" vesion]
  26. Girl Power [Sheila E.]
  27. The Dopamine Rush Suite
  28. Pink Cashmere
  29. The Voice Inside
  30. Electric Chair
  31. Mindbells
  32. Bliss
  33. Love Machine
  34. 9 Lives
  35. Corporate World
  36. Round And Round
  37. Melody Cool
  38. The Question Of U.
  39. Soulpsychedelicide
  40. Open Book
  41. I Wonder
  42. Five Women
  43. Peach (live)

Jewels From The Vault

Label
B.K Records - BK CD 12025-002
Review
Tracklist
  1. Horny Toad
  2. Gotta Stop - Messing About
  3. Just As Long As Were Together (Hot Tracks Remix)
  4. Died 4 The Tears In Your Eyes
  5. Good Love
  6. If I Love You To Night
  7. BatDance + Rave 2 To The Joy Fantastic[Mark Moore remixes]
  8. Gett Off
  9. Thunder (DJ Edit)
  10. Alphabet Street Blues
  11. Tinkerbell Jazz
  12. Do Anything
  13. Lovesong[demo with Madonna]
  14. Euphoria Highway
  15. Ozymandius Overture

June VII

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 003/4/5/6
Released: September 1995   Format: 4 CD
Source  : 7th & 8th June 1995, Glam Slam Miami
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: VG/VG+
Tracklist
Disc 1 June 7th part I
  1. Endorphinmachine
  2. The Jam
  3. Shhh!
  4. Days of Wild
  5. Now
  6. Sex Machine
  7. Funky Stuff
  8. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  9. Pussy Control
  10. Letitgo
  11. Pink Cashmere
  12. Loose!
Total time: 60:38

Disc 2 June 7th part II
  1. Count The Days
  2. The Return of the Bump Squad
  3. 7
  4. Get Wild
  5. Johnny
  6. Billy Jack Bitch
  7. Children of the Sun*
  8. The Rhythm of Your Heart
  9. Baby Doll
Total time: 69:10
* Mayte's opening act

Disc 3 June 8th part I
  1. Jungle Strut*
  2. Soul Sacrifice*
  3. I Love U In Me
  4. Peach
  5. The Ride
  6. 7
  7. Instrumental
  8. Get Wild
  9. Big Fun
  10. Count The Days
  11. he Return of the Bump Squad
Total time: 70:07
* Carlos Santana medley

Disc 4 June 8th part II
  1. Pussy Control
  2. Asswoop
  3. Mary Don't You Weep
  4. Skin Tight
  5. Brickhouse
  6. Sex Machine
  7. The Glam Slam Boogie
  8. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  9. Race
  10. Flashlight
Total time: 54:12

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
This highly attractive 4 cd release comes encased in a rectangular shaped box along with a sizable 10 page color booklet. It's filled complete with track listings for each of the four discs, ten photos from the recent European Gold tour and reproductions of much of the promotional paraphenalia use to promote the June 7th and 8th Glam Slam shows (I believe the photos used to promote this set are taken from one of the Wembley shows - can this be confirmed by anyone?). Each cd comes in a single case with its own cover and fold out booklet. Each booklet has several paragraphs of reviews from the June 7th and 8th gigs as well as recollections of the video shoots that took place before and after the gigs for The Good Life, etc. The descriptions of the shows are well written and entertaining to read while listening to the discs. The photo on the front of the box is the same as the cover of the booklet and is a thrilling shot of our hero in a colorful outfit, eyes closed while jamming on the symbol guitar.
The tracks performed here with the exception of the Exodus material run much in the same vein as his birthday shows from the year before. All of the tracks displayed during the spring European Gold tour are featured here throughout the two nights. The fact that no real new (1995) material is performed here is a minor letdown. The only tracks that I can think of that he's presented us between his first and second birthday shows are Same December, 18 & Over, Empty Room, Zannalee and Pussy Control. Only Pussy Control makes an appearance here from this batch. But....I'm sure to the excited concert goers here that would be only a mild complaint. The highlights here are the renditions of the Exodus tracks which have been rarely captured on live bootlegs. In particular is the first (?) live performance of Count the Days and the classic jam on Flashlight which climaxes the end of the second show. The instrumental jamming on Race, also during the second show is purely incredible to hear as it is to see. The Gold songs here offer little more than what we've heard before in previous shows. It's disappointing to not see any performances of We March, Shy, or I Hate U. These songs didn't make their way into his live show on a steady basis until the recent Love 4 1another shows at Paisley Park. The choice of outside material is similar to that of the Gold tour once again with Letitgo, Pink Cashmere, I Love U In Me, etc. as are the now usual cover versions of Skin Tight & the Santana medley. These shows absorb the highlights of last years Love Experience tour and this years Gold tour. When you throw in the Exodus material these shows quietly become a fans delight, particuarily to the US fans who have seen few of these songs live. Outside of the Emporium gigs from this past spring these shows on a performance level match the excitement of anything he's done in the past several years. The only complaint is just that many of us have heard most of these renditions before and there doesn't seem to be enough NEW material here to listen to. How spoiled we've (I've) become. Sound quality here is not up to the Emporium standards and is a little inconsistent, particuarily in the first show. During the moments when the audience response is low the sound is very nice, in particular with the slower jams like Shhh! and I Love U In Me. The sound quality of the June 8th show appears to be better than that of the first show.


Recommendation
In terms of packaging this is a fans dream come true. The only complaints of the music will come from bootleg connosieurs such as myself in that so much of this material has been made available prior to this from other gigs. Those who collect bootlegs on a more random basis will be much more excited by this fine collection that comes from producers who obviously take a great deal of pride in their work. No one will go wrong in acquiring this release, some may just like it more than others depending on what your collection already holds.

Juicy

Label   : Not yet known    Cat # : HR6019-4
Released: May 1995         Format: 1 CD
Source  : 8th June 1994, Glam Slam, Miami
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: VG+
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Billy Jack Bitch
  2. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  3. Loose!
  4. Shoop
  5. It's Alright
  6. Maybe Your Baby
  7. The Ride*
  8. Get Wild*
Total time: 70:13

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
The 6/8 show also appears on The Undertaker bootleg CD. Quality on Juicy is very comparable but it has one very major flaw. The recording is dreadfully slowed down. I played both of these CD's simultaneously and the difference is remarkable. It's too bad really because the packaging is nice, and the sound quality itself is actually quite clear. But how good can you rate a CD that sounds like a 45 rpm record being played at 33?!


Recommendation
This one is really easy. Avoid at all costs unless you have some miracle CD player that allows you to adjust the speed of the disc.

Just 4 U (1CD)

Outakes from 82-90/Rehearsal from 84

Review
Tracklist
  1. I'll Do Anything [Natural Selection]
  2. Vibrator [outakes from 82-90]
  3. Just 4 U [outakes from 82-90]
  4. Cookie Jar [outakes from 82-90]
  5. If I Love U 2 Nite [outakes from 82-90]
  6. Cruisin' Down The Highway [outakes from 82-90]
  7. Can I Play With U? [outakes from 82-90]
  8. Cross The Line [outakes from 82-90]
  9. Glam Slam '91 [outakes from 82-90]
  10. Cross The Line (reprise)[outakes from 82-90]
  11. Mama [piano rehearsal from 84]
  12. Mary Don't You Weep [piano rehearsal from 84]

Just another aftershow (1CD)

Aftershow at the Warfield Theatre/San Francisco, 10 November 1988

Review
Tracklist
  1. Positivity
  2. The Ballad of Dorothy Parker
  3. 4
  4. Housequake
  5. Just My Imagination
  6. I'll Take You There (by Boni)
  7. I Wish U Heaven (part 3)
  8. Cold Sweat
  9. Drum solo (Prince + Sheila E.)
  10. Lovesexy
  11. Eighties Medley (incl. Holly Rock/Born In The U.S.A./The Way You Make Me Feel/Chain Of Fools (by Boni)/It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night)

Just my imagination (1CD)

Aftershow, Den Haag, August 18, 1988.

Review

Just My Imagination (1CD)

A compilation of love songs

Label
Red Phantom - RPCD 1065
Review
Tracklist
  1. Do Me, Baby (3:57)
  2. Just My Imagination (7:37)
  3. When 2 R In Love (9:04)
  4. Anna Stesia (8:35)
  5. Still Would Stand All Time (10:41)
  6. Purple Rain (5:38)
  7. Gett Off (6:51)
  8. Little Red Corvette (2:02)
  9. I'll Take U There (5:02)
  10. Do Me, Baby (9:17)

The NPG Orchestra - Kamasutra

Label   : None             Cat # : HACD01
Released: November 1995    Format: 1 CD
Source  : Unreleased ballet composition by O{+> & the NPG
Type    : Studio Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX+
Tracklist
  1. Kamasutra
  2. Overture No. 1
  3. Overture No. 2
  4. Overture No. 3
Total time: 20:38

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
A first of sorts here. A bootleg maxi single for the as yet unreleased music for the NPG's Kamasutra ballet. Take notice to the very short length of the disc, barely over twenty minutes long. This arrives encased in a very professional looking foldout digipak, complete with striking color graphics (no photos of our heroes) along with a descriptive definition of the term Kamasutra. Sound quality is near perfect stereo CD quality. Virtually flawless. The opening track revolves for 10 minutes around a single melodic hook and works well. The remaining three 'overtures' blend well into one another but produce less excitement than the opening track. Still quite nice though. This CD avoids the miscellaneous clutter that detracts from many bootlegs and presents us here with a single concept that has the look and sound of an officially released maxi CD. I wish this single concept idea could be extended to other unreleased music that also would work well by itself on a single CD (i.e. the original Come test pressing, the original version of the Exodus LP, the I'll Do Anything demo tracks, Prince's killer 20 minute performance at BBC studios in 1993 off FM, etc., etc......food for thought for those of you have the power to make this a reality).


Recommendation
Hard to justify this for the usual single CD bootleg price of $17- $22 simply becuase of its running time. If this can be found for a lesser price than this, the overall quality is well worth the little extra price.


Review by visionex@panix.com [Derek J.Kelly]
I know this has already has been reviewed, but I just had too. One of the first things that really caught my eye was the excellent package. It has a very professionally done digipack CDsingle design. Almost seems like a real official release. The old saying "don't judge a book by it's cover" definitely doesn't apply to this release. The sound quality of this CD is excellent. The Orchestration itself is tne of Prince or O(+> best pieces of work. I haven't heard anything like this from the man since Venus de Milo.

Recommendation
Most definitely, Unless you can wait for it's rumored official release [Whenever that is].

Laments '87 (1CD)

Label
Speedball Company - SBC018
Review
Track listing
  1. Sign O' The Time (5:06)
  2. Play In The Sunshine (4:05)
  3. Little Red Corvette (1:53)
  4. House Quake (3:47)
  5. Girls And Boys (4:11)
  6. Slow Love (4:57)
  7. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (9:03)
  8. Hot Thing (5:43)
  9. Let's Go Crazy / When Doves Cry (6:59)
  10. Purple Rain (4:36)
  11. 1999 (3:50)
  12. The Cross (6:50)
  13. It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night (12:45)

Le Bataclan (2CD)

O(+> live at Club Le Bataclan/Paris, May 6th 1994

Label
LBG 002
Review
Track listing

Left Eye (1CD)

Label
Ghost Records, Auckland, New Zealand
Review
Track listing
  1. Sign of the Times
  2. Little Red Corvette
  3. Let's go Crazy
  4. When Doves Cry
  5. Purple Rain
  6. 1999
  7. Kiss
  8. Delirious/Jack U Off/Sister [Medley]
  9. When U Were Mine
  10. When U Were Mine [Medley]
  11. Little Red Corvette
  12. Controversy
  13. Dirty Mind
  14. Super Funky Califra...
  15. When 2 R In Love
  16. Starfish and Coffee
  17. Rasberry Baret
  18. Condition of the Heart
  19. Strange Relationship
  20. When 2 R In Love [Reprise]
  21. Let's go Crazy
  22. When Doves Cry
  23. Purple Rain
  24. 1999
  25. Kiss

Le Premier Gold Experience (2CD)

Live at the Wembley Arena, London,

Label
Free Music 001/002
Review
Tracklist
[*] Demos

Let's Go Crazy

Label   : That's Life     Cat # : TL 930003
Released:                 Format: 1 CD
Source  : 
Type    : 
Tracklist
  1. Let's Go Crazy
  2. Delirious
  3. 1999
  4. Little Red Corvette
  5. Take me with U
  6. Do me Baby
  7. Irresistible Bitch
  8. Possessed
  9. How come U don't Call me Anymore


Review by J.C.C.Hermeler@stud.tue.nl
Live recording with fine quality. It seems to me that one dude at the mixing board sneeked in a cassette during the gig (well done!). Unfortunately, someone had to screw it up with some horrible fades! The layout of the cover and back are similar to another bootleg, called Purple Rain. I've got the feeling that these disks are taken from the same concert. Absolutely a set of must-haves......

Let's Go Crazy (1CD)

Purple Rain tour rehearsal from 84

Label
Idle Mind Productions, Inc - IMP CD 001
Review
Track listing
  1. Lets Go Crazy
  2. Delirious
  3. 1999
  4. Little Red Corvette
  5. Free
  6. Father's Song
  7. God
  8. Computer Blue
  9. When Doves Cry

Let The Games Begin (1CD)

Live at Beagley's Warehouse, 8.Sep.93

Review
Track listing
  1. The Ride
  2. Poorgoo
  3. Honky Tonk Women
  4. Bambi
  5. Jailhouse Rock
  6. The Undertaker [by Mavis Staples]
  7. I'll Take You There [by Mavis Staples]
  8. Calling You [by The Steeles]
  9. Well Done [by The Steeles]
  10. Heart In My Hand [by The Steeles]
  11. Deuce And A Quarter [by the N.P.G.]
  12. Call The Law! [by the N.P.G.]
  13. Johnny [by the N.P.G.]
  14. House In Order [by Mavis Staples]
  15. Come
  16. Endorphinemachine
  17. Peach

Licence to Funk (2CD)

Recorded live at Radio City Music Hall,New York, on March 24th 1993

Label
Red Phantom - RPCD 2131/32
Review
Track Listing

Lisa... Your Love Is So Hard (1CD)

Misc outtakes

Track Listing
  1. Good Man
  2. Your Love Is So Hard
  3. Love Machine
  4. Melody Cool
  5. Grand Progression
  6. Witness
  7. Cookie Jar
  8. Can I Play With U?
  9. Qualified Kiss
  10. Sex Shooter
  11. Vibrator
  12. Jamming Til The Dawn
  13. Extra Loveable
  14. Lisa

Live & Alive (1CD)

Live at First Avenue/MPLS on 21.Mar.87 & live in Little Rock on 17.Dec.82

Label
imtrat - imt 900.005
Track listing
  1. Housequake [live at First Avenue/MPLS on 21.Mar.87]
  2. Girls And Boys
  3. Slow Love
  4. Hot Thing
  5. Strange Relationship
  6. Kiss
  7. It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night
  8. Controversy [live in Little Rock on 17.Dec.82]
  9. Let's Work
  10. D.M.S.R.
  11. Lady Cab Driver
  12. Automatic

Live Documents (3CD)

Misc. live stuff from 84-93

Review

Live in Chicago (2CD)

Live at Chicago Illinois Theatre, 4th April 1993

Label
NO.PND 001 & NO.PND 002
Review
Track listing
  1. Intro
  2. My Name is Prince
  3. Sexy MF
  4. Damn U
  5. The Max
  6. The Morning Papers
  7. Peach
  8. Blue Light
  9. The Continental
  10. Get On Up
  11. The Flow
  12. Johnny Will Make U Dance
  13. Medley
  14. Let's Go Crazy
  15. Kiss
  16. Irresistible Bitch
  17. She's Always in My Hair
  18. When You Were Mine

Live in Rotterdam 28.5.1992

Label   : High Quality Limited Cat # : HQL CD 1108/9
Released:                      Format: 2 CD
Source  : 28th May 1992, Live, Rotterdam, Holland
Type    : Audience Recording
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Thieves in the Temple
  2. Solo Instrumental
  3. Strollin'
  4. Insatiable
  5. Get Off
  6. Get Off II
  7. Turn this Mother Out
  8. Cream
  9. Dr. Feelgood
  10. 1999
  11. Baby I'm a Star
  12. Push
  13. End Instrumental

Disc 2
  1. Intro
  2. Thunder
  3. Daddy pop
  4. Diamonds and pearls
  5. Let's go crazy
  6. Kiss
  7. Jug head
  8. Purple rain
  9. Live 4 love
  10. Willing and able
  11. Damn U
  12. Sexy motherfucker


Review by J.C.C.Hermeler@stud.tue.nl
Audience recording of good quality (bit noisy though, with a tremendous amount of bass. But, who cares!). When they printed the booklet and the disks, they messed it all up. It doesn't contain what it says. Swapped disk 1 and 2 twice; first in the CD-printing thing, and second in their typing-work. Now the set starts with the second half of the concert. But, when you insert disk 1 (like its printed), you will hear the first half. That's the benefit of making a mistake two times! Absolutely confusing and anoying. Furthermore, they claim that the music is performed by a bloke named Prinz; familiar? Nevertheless, I nice bootleg, especially since I've been there that night!


Live In The Summit (1CD)

Live at Summit/Houston on 29.Dec.82

Review
Track Listing
  1. Controversy
  2. Let's Work
  3. Do Me Baby
  4. DMSR
  5. piano jam
  6. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore
  7. With U
  8. Lady Cab Driver
  9. Automatic

Live in U.S.A. 1982

Label
Golden Stars - GSCD 1025
Review
Track listing
  1. All the critics love you In New York
  2. When you were mine
  3. Sexy dancer
  4. Still waiting
  5. Sexuality [Head/Sexuality]
  6. Party up

Live at the Rex

Label   : Livestorm        Cat # : LSCD 52502
Released: 1994             Format: 2 CD
Source  : 1st September 1993, The Rex, US
Type    : NA
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Intro/Sacrifice of Victor
  2. House in Order
  3. The Undertaker
  4. Black MF in the House
  5. Race
  6. Blue Light
  7. Delirious
  8. U Got Time Baby
  9. Bambi
  10. Jailhouse Rock
  11. Pan Dou
  12. Come

Disc 2
  1. Endorphine Machine
  2. Peach
  3. Endorphine Machine pt II
  4. Pope
  5. America
  6. Johnny
  7. Sex Machine
  8. Instrumental Blues
  9. Jughead
  10. Black MF in the House (Step to the Stage)

Review by karl@hoh.se
It's a superfunky recording. If u don't have it already, get it!


Live At The Rex (2CD)

Label
Red Phantom - RPCD 2144/45
Review
Track listing

Livesexy

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 093/94
Released: June 1996        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 9th September 1998, Live, Dortmund, Germany
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX+
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Escape
  2. Erotic City
  3. Housequake
  4. Slow Love
  5. Adore
  6. Delirious
  7. Jack U Off
  8. Sister
  9. Adore
  10. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  11. Head
  12. A Love Bizarre
  13. When You Were Mine
  14. If I Had a Harem
  15. When You Were Mine
  16. Little Red Corvette
  17. Controversy
  18. Dirty Mind
  19. Superfunkycalifragisexy
  20. Bob George
  21. Anna Stesia


Disc 2
  1. Cross the Line poem
  2. Eye No
  3. Lovesexy
  4. Glam Slam
  5. The Cross
  6. I Wish U Heaven
  7. Kiss
  8. Dance On
  9. Sheila E. drum solo
  10. When 2 R In Love
  11. Venus De Milo
  12. Starfish & Coffee
  13. Raspberry Beret
  14. Condition of the Heart
  15. Strange Relationship
  16. When 2 R In Love
  17. Let's Go Crazy
  18. When Doves Cry
  19. Purple Rain
  20. 1999
  21. Alphabet St.


Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
The second CD bootleg I ever owned was the 1989 Japanese issue Lovesexy, a double CD set of the Dortmund show. At that time it was one of the first 5 bootleg CD's ever pressed and was sparkling quality, coming directly from the Japanese TV broadcast. I still own that set, having yet to listen to anything better even though this show has been bootlegged over 25 times. This new reissue by Moonraker is the best I've heard thus far of this show, and is the 5th different CD set I've heard of the complete show. I played all of the copies I have simultaneously and this new reissue passed every blind test I could try on it. Without a doubt the most attractive release ever of this popular show.

Packaging is beautiful, emulating the original photos from the Lovesexy tour program. Some tour photos would have worked well also. This concept however works great, presenting itself as the ultimate Lovesexy tour souvenir. Sound quality is once again virtually perfect. The only true imperfections in the sound are more the cause of the poor mix done during the original recording. The bass and drums have never sounded great during this show like they should, due to the horrible mix. Sheila's drums during The Cross sound muddled in the mix when they should be pounding through your veins. Prince's guitar work sounds great as does the extraordinary horn section. The performance itself is actually very lame as far as Lovesexy shows go. Prince obviously knew he was being televised and didn't stretch him too thin with improvisation. This show has less spontaneity than 95% of the Lovesexy shows I've listened to on tape. This was one tour where the spectacle outperformed the music.

A show much better seen than heard (as is the case with the Diamonds & Pearls tour). The first half of this show features nothing thrilling to rave about. A simple by the books run through of the long medley. The few musical highlights are the opening 15 minutes, beginning and ending with the 2 reprises of Adore. The horn filled jam while Prince is changing clothes before Sister is killer, especially in perfect sound quality. Throughout the tour the emotional highlight of the first set was the guitar solo to Anna Stesia. Even this is ruined here because one of Prince's guitar techs (may he rest in peace) forgot to hook up something important because the only solo Prince plays is on air guitar. I'm sure all of you who have the video of this show know full well what I'm talking about. The first set of this tour didn't gel into perfection until late in the US tour when he began pounding out improvised 10 minute drop dead funk versions of Head and A Love Bizarre that just rocked your toenails off. He obviously began to get bored with the long medley and incorporated the improvised jam sessions. This first set doesn't even match the excitement of the first shows of the tour in Paris. The second set is better, but just barely. Musically much better but once again no big stretch here. The piano medley is no match for the jams he played later on tour. The Cross guitar solo is far too abbreviated. I Wish U Heaven is great, and in my opinion more often than not is the highlight of the second set. This is one track that was much better on the European tour than the US, primarily because of the phenomenal guitar work. He stayed away from the guitar during this track on the US leg and implemented the Take this Beat sing a long.

Recommendation
Despite a lackadaisical performance that is by the numbers, this is still a must have due to sound quality alone. By far the best sounding document available of a very creative tour.

Live Sexy M.F. (2CD)

Live at The Fox Theatre/Atlanta, 12.Mar.93

Label
On Tour 20208
Review
Track listing
  1. My Name is Prince
  2. Sexy MF
  3. Damn U
  4. The Max
  5. The Morning Papers
  6. Peach
  7. Blue Light
  8. The Continental
  9. The Flow
  10. Johnny
  11. I Wanna Melt with U
  12. Sweet Baby
  13. And God Created Woman
  14. 3 Chains O' Gold
  15. Mayte dance-instrumental
  16. 7
  17. Let's Go Crazy
  18. Kiss
  19. Irresistible Bitch
  20. She's Always in My Hair
  21. Insatiable
  22. Scandalous
  23. Gett Off
  24. Cream
  25. Purple Rain
  26. Partyman (** Encore)
  27. 1999 (** Encore)
  28. Baby I'm a Star (** Encore)
  29. Push (** Encore)

Live Vol. 1 (1CD)

Label
Applehouse JOK-014-A (Australia)
Tracklist
  1. Intro
  2. Thunder
  3. Daddy Pop
  4. Diamonds & Pearls
  5. Let's Go Crazy
  6. Kiss
  7. Jughead
  8. Purple Rain
  9. Live 4 Love
  10. Willing and Able
  11. Damn U
  12. Sexy MF

Live Vol 2. (1CD)

Europe 1987 + World Tour 1990

Label
Applehouse JOK-014-B (Australia)
Review
Track Listing
  1. Kiss
  2. Take Me With You
  3. Alphabet St.
  4. Let's Go Crazy
  5. Purple Rain
  6. 1999
  7. The Cross
  8. Slow Love
  9. Sign 'o The Times
  10. Little Red Corvette
  11. Forever In My Life
  12. Bambi

London 1993 (1CD)

Bagley's Warehouse 8 sept. 93 after-show

Label
Live Storm LSCD 51521
Review

Loose (1CD)

Studio outtakes from 92-94

Review
Track listing
  1. Loose [studio versions, taken from the TV special "A Night In Erotic City"]
  2. Papa [studio versions, taken from the TV special "A Night In Erotic City"]
  3. Come [studio versions, taken from the TV special "A Night In Erotic City"]
  4. Race [studio versions, taken from the TV special "A Night In Erotic City"]
  5. Instrumental [studio versions, taken from the TV special "A Night In Erotic City"]
  6. Endorphinemachine [live, from the French TV broadcast (Canal +)]
  7. Pope (Extended remix)[promo version]
  8. Pink Cashmere (Magoo's remix) [promo version]
  9. Hold Me [outtake, Prince's version]
  10. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World [Brian's mix - off US promo CD]
  11. Love Sign (US TV) [ studio version, from "Soul Train" perf.]

Love God (1CD)

Misc. outtakes/rehearsals

Track Listing
  1. Lisa
  2. Good Man
  3. 2 Be Alive
  4. Your Love Is So Hard
  5. Schoolyard
  6. Heaven Over U
  7. Noon Rendezvous
  8. People Without [instr., fake?]

Lovesexy '88 (2CD)

Review

Lovesexy Live In Germany (2CD)

Label
CD.D.650511 & CD.D.650827
Review
Track listing

Love Sign - Live in New York

Label   : Not yet known    Cat # : NG561194-2
Released: May 1995         yFormat: 2 CD
Source  : 13th-14th July 1994, The Palladium, New York, NY.
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Music:
Sound: VG+/EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. The Ride
  2. The Jam
  3. Shhh
  4. Days of Wild
  5. Now
  6. Babies Makin' Babies
  7. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World mustang mix
Total time: 57:33

Disc 2
  1. Race
  2. Johnny
  3. Acknowledge Me
  4. Dark
  5. Instrumental
  6. Love Sign*
  7. Get Wild
  8. Peach^
Total time: 75:16

* with Nona Gaye
^ with Lenny Kravitz
Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
First off, this is not the same show featured on the Get Wild CD set I reviewed some time ago. This is the first of three shows that were played on 7/14/94 in New York. The Get Wild CD set features the third and last show. Since nearly every show of the Love Experience tour is now available on CD you start to look for something unique to help you keep from being bored of this great tour. Sound quality is definitely a plus here. In particular, the opening 2 cuts, The Jam & The Ride come through very clear. The man's love for playing in New York is also once again very apparent. Very little about these renditions set them apart from other live discs of this tour. The only notable exception would be the inevitable joining of Lenny Kravitz and our man during the extended Peach. Show highlight may be the rendition of Race which is restarted 3 times before being completed. Packaging is just OK. Attractive back & front covers as well as nice picture CD's, but no booklet. We've become so spoiled (well, maybe it's just me) because normally a great sounding and attractive release such as this would bring upon more excitement. But this time it brings a slight yawn.


Recommendation
It's hard to pass up on a high quality New York show such as this. If you own nothing from this tour, this would be a fine souvineer to own. This is not a necessity however for those who already own several of the other fine CD sets documenting this tour.

The Love Sign EP

Label   : None             Cat # : None
Released: November 1995    Format: 1 CD
Source  : Unreleased remixed tracks of Love Sign
Type    : Studio Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX
Tracklist
  1. Ted's Get 'Em Up mix
  2. Shock's Silky Smooth mix
  3. Ted's Funky Charriot mix
  4. Mack Attack Message mix
  5. Ted's Double Trouble mi
  6. Ted's Love Sign Radio mix
  7. Shock's Silky Smooth Instrumental
Total time: 39:39

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Another bootleg maxi EP, this time for the unheard Love Sign remixes. Many people loathe the multi track mixes which have replaced the long gone trend of having a b-side with each new single. I'm assuming these tracks were produced by Teddy Riley who has produced albums for among others, Michael Jackson. The remixes here add a little to the existing LP track of 1-800-NEW-FUNK, but not a lot. Three of four of these tracks are centered around the same groove while the others go off on their own, such as the Mack Attack mix. These are most listening interest than listening enjoyment. Sound quality is not perfect CD quality but very good with little hiss apparent. Packaging is gorgeous with an extremely attractive gatefold digipak that contains well over a dozen pics from the promo video for the song.


Recommendation
Hmmm...packaging says yes, the quality of the acutal remixes says maybe. Let it depend on the price you can get it for. The final deciding word should rely on how much you liked the song in the first place.

Love Symbol (1CD)

Live In Minneapolis '94

Review
Track listing
  1. Interactive
  2. Days Of Wild
  3. Now
  4. The Ride
  5. The Jam
  6. I Believe In You
  7. Ssssh
  8. What I Say (a Ray Charles cover)
  9. Peter Technice
  10. Martial Law
  11. None Of Our Business (yup, same song as the Salt & Peppa hit)
  12. Pop Life
  13. Girls & Boys
  14. Life Can Be So Nice
  15. 1999
  16. It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night

Love Simple's Interactive Night

Label   : Frontline        Cat # : FLCD-12
Released: 1994             Format: 1 CD
Source  : 2nd February 1994, Paisley Park Studios, Minneapolis, USA
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX++
Tracklist
  1. Interactive (2:42
  2. Facs of Wild (4:40)
  3. Now (4:44)
  4. The Ride (4:14)
  5. The Jam (4:11)
  6. I Belive in U (3:27)
  7. Ssssh (7:04)
  8. What I Say (4:04)
  9. Peter Technic (6:06)
  10. Marsha Law (4:05)
  11. None of our Bussiness (6:20)
  12. Acknowledge Me* (5:21)
  13. Three-Nineteen* (3:23)
  14. Veramon* (4:36)
Total time: 64:34

* Bonus studio tracks
Review
I had a real laugh about Love Simple's Interactive Night which was described a short while ago on the list. The original pressing was a green CD "limited edition" of 1500 copies. Well, since the whole lot was sold out in a couple of weeks, a second pressing was made. Yes, another "limited edition" of 1500 copies - Red this time round. Anyway, the bootleg makers were real dorks for the 1st pressing cuz they just didn't know or understand most of the tracks, and hence had mis-spelled them in a rather funny way. But wait, version 2 is as bad as the 1st one ! They corrected a few mistakes, but geeeeeeez at this rate it will take them 100 years !!! And in the personnel listing, it used to say "MR. SIMPLE: [list of instruments], and now it's "LOVE SYMBOL: [list of instruments] And guess what: they f*cked-up with the direction of some of the O(+> symbols on the sleeve. I'm inclined to tell them: Give-up, guys !

From the cover:
Recorded Live at Paisley Park Studios Minneapolis 02.1994
Mixed and realized at Three Bros. Studios Sydney Nsw
The New Power Generation: Michael Bland (Drums), Tommy Barbarella (Keyboards), Morris Hayes (Keyboards), Sony T. (Bass), Mr.Simple (Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass)

This cd is also know as O(+>'a Interactive Night

Madhouse 24 (1CD)

Tracks from unrelesed 3rd Madhouse Album

Label
MG857A
Review
Tracklist
  1. 17 (Penetration)
  2. 18 (R U Legal Yet?)
  3. 19 (A Girl & Her Puppy)
  4. 20 (Jailbait)
  5. 21-24 (The Dopamine Rush Suite)
  6. 6 (The End Of The World Mix) [12" remix singlesfrom the Madhouse 8 and 16 albums]
  7. 10 (The Perfect Mix) [12" remix singlesfrom the Madhouse 8 and 16 albums]
  8. 13 (The Paisley Park Mix) [12" remix singlesfrom the Madhouse 8 and 16 albums]
  9. The Voice Inside [outtake]
  10. A Good Man [outtake]
  11. Your Love is so Hard [outtake]
  12. Pink Cashmere [Not actually mentioned but it's there]

Martikas Kitchen (1CD)

Misc. outtakes

Tracklist
  1. The Bird
  2. Manic Monday
  3. All Day All Night
  4. Baby You're A Trip
  5. Around The World In A Day
  6. The Question Of U #1
  7. The Questoin Of U #2
  8. Martika's Kitchen
  9. Love... Thy Will Be Done
  10. Open Book
  11. Bliss
  12. Mindbells/
  13. Clinton track
  14. Oil Spill [by George Clinton]
  15. Rebirth Of The Flesh

Mayte Princess

Label   : Out              Cat # : 03
Released: July 1996        Format: 1 CD
Source  : Outtakes/demos from Children of the Sun
Type    : Soundboard/Studio Recording
Rating
Sound: EX-/EX (Dazeofwild@aol.com)
Tracklist
  1. Children of the Sun
  2. In Your Gracious Name
  3. The Rythme of Your Heart
  4. Ain't No Place Like You
  5. House of Brick
  6. Love's No Fun
  7. Baby Don't Care
  8. However Much U Want
  9. Mo' Better
  10. If I love U 2night
  11. If I Could Get Your Attention
  12. Latino Barbie Doll
  13. However Much U Want
  14. Broken Wings*
  15. I Don't Care*
  16. Too Dramatic*
  17. Stop*
Total time: 73:26
* = Previously Released Mayte material before her involvement with Prince.

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
A high quality sounding collection of studio outtakes and alternate versions of Mayte's studio work with Prince for her Child of the Sun album. Nothing much here to get excited about except for the constant splattering of Prince background vocals and production throughout the tracks. Very few if any of these tracks are outstanding but as always the biggest entertainment is in listening to the Princely influence and guidance throughout. One minor highlight is the version of If I Could Get your Attention which still features one of his cutest melodies. Attention has already been recorded by Taja Seville and Mayte's version adds nothing to Taja's original but it may be the best song on this set along with If I Love U 2nite and However Much U Want. Mayte has some talent but it really doesn't come through on her recordings. I'm also sure that this isn't the last of her studio work since she is now a member of the purple party till death do them part. The tracks at the end of the disc are previously released including Broken Wings and are nice for Mayte completists but are some of the worst songs ever recorded.

Packaging is nice and low key with an attractive foldout booklet, but nothing that truly enhances the real value of the collection.

Recommendation
For big Mayte fans & those who are desperate to hear some more background production work by our hero that doesn't already appear on the album. The quality of the CD is great, the quality of the songs themselves leave a little to be desired at times.

May U live 2 see the Down

Live at Estadio Maracana/Rio de Janero,

Label
PRC 001
Review
Tracklist
  1. Something Funky
  2. Let's Go Crazy
  3. Horny Pony
  4. Kiss
  5. The Pink Panther Theme
  6. Purple Rain
  7. Bambi
  8. Take Me With U
  9. Shake!
  10. Dr. Feelgood (by Rosie)
  11. Venus de Milo
  12. The Question Of U
  13. Ain't no Way (by Rosie)
  14. Nothing Compares 2 U
  15. Baby, I'm A Star
  16. Respect (by Rosie)
  17. Thieves In The Temple
  18. Jam
  19. Batdance (unreleased extended version) [bonus track]

Member Of The Royal Household (1CD)

Studio outtakes

Label
Rock Land - ROLA 016
Review
Tracklist
  1. Sexy dancer (Extended Version)(8:40)
  2. Gotta stop messin' about (2:58)
  3. Horney toad (2:11)
  4. How come you don't call me anymore? (3:38)
  5. Irresistable bitch (4:10)
  6. DMSR (Extended Version)(8:17)
  7. Seventeen days (2:53)
  8. God (instrumental version)(7:47)
  9. She's Always In My Hair (3:27)
  10. Hello (3:19)
  11. For the tears in your eyes (2:46)
  12. La La La, Hey, Hey, Hey (3:18)
  13. Shockedelica (Extended Version)(6:10)
  14. Let's work (Extended Version)(7:58)
  15. Another lover (7:49)

Mind Bliss (1CD)

Misc. outtakes and alternate takes

Tracklist
  1. Mindbells [official tracks from Kahoru Kohiruimaki]
  2. Bliss [official tracks from Kahoru Kohiruimaki]
  3. Glam Slam '91
  4. Round And Round
  5. The Grand Progression
  6. Graffiti Bridge
  7. New Power Generation (pt.2)
  8. Soul Psychodelicide
  9. intro from NPG radio broadcast in Dec.89
  10. Schoolyard
  11. The Flow
  12. Something Funky
  13. Gett Off
  14. Melody Cool
  15. Love Machine
  16. Good Man

Minneapolis

Label
Kisses de Luxe, Disc de Luxe - Luxembourg, Kisses No. 40
Review
Tracklist
  1. Interactive
  2. Days of Wild
  3. Now
  4. The Ride
  5. I believe in you
  6. The Jam
  7. Shhh
  8. What I say
  9. Peter Technique
  10. Marshall Law
  11. None of your business

Minneapolis 1994

Live at Paisley Park Studios, 12.Feb.94

Label
LSCD 51573
Review
Tracklist
  1. Interactive
  2. Days of Wild
  3. Now
  4. The Ride
  5. The Jam
  6. I Believe In U
  7. Shhh
  8. What'd I Say?
  9. Peak the Technique
  10. Martial Law
  11. None of Your Business

Moonlight

Label   : Star             Cat # : 001/002
Released: July 1996        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 27th February 1982, Live in Bloomington, MN., USA
8th April 1983, Live in Detroit, MI., USA Type : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: Disc 1: VG+/EX- Disc 2: VG-/VG Dazeofwild@aol.com
Tracklist
Disc 1 - 27th February 1982 Bloomington
  1. It Won't Be Long*
  2. Uptown
  3. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
  4. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. Head
  6. Annie Christian
  7. Dirty Mind
  8. Do Me, Baby
  9. Controversy
  10. Let's Work
  11. Jack U Off
  12. Partyup
Total time: 78:46
* = Taped opening

Disc 2 - 8th April 1983 Detroit
  1. Controversy
  2. Let's Work
  3. Do Me, Baby
  4. Sexuality
  5. Let's Pretend We're Married
  6. With You
  7. Free
  8. Still Waiting
  9. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?
  10. Lady Cab Driver
  11. Little Red Corvette
  12. Dirty Mind
  13. nternational Lover
Total time: 54:22

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
The Controversy show on disc one is not in the quality of the shows featured on the City Lights box set but is still very enjoyable quality. Obviously coming from a video source the sound quality actually seems to improve as the show moves on. Highlights include a rare version of one of his most unappealing songs ever, Annie Christian, and his typical phenomenal guitar work on Head, I Wanna Be Your Lover, etc. It's remarkable how he established himself as one of the premiere & most versatile musicians in rock at just the age of 23 when this tour began. This is another fine document from what will go down as his most improvisational tour ever. The jams came from all directions and never seemed to suffer from the self indulgence that his recent tours have.

Disc two features one of the final 1999 tour shows. Sound quality here is subpar for soundboard recordings though, and it makes for a rather difficult listen at times. Especially when so much other music from this tour is featured in much better quality (City Lights, The Homecoming, 1999 Live). A rare live version of Sexuality and an impromptu piano version of Free are amongst the highlights of what appeared to be an exciting show. The biggest disappointment here is that the encore of 1999 is missing which normally served as a tremendous finale to a show that never lived up to the quality of the LP it promoted (and that's been a rare occurrence in Prince's career).

Recommendation
It's hard to pass up soundboard recordings no matter what the quality. This is worth having for the Controversy show on disc one. Not among the elite for soundboard recordings but still slightly better than the average bootleg release. An average soundboard recording is still better than a very good audience recording.

M.P.L.S. (1CD)

Live at 1st Ave. in MPLS 3.Aug.83

Review
Tracklist
  1. Let's Go Crazy
  2. When U were Mine
  3. A Case Of You [Joni Mitchell]
  4. Computer Blue
  5. Delirious
  6. Electric Intercourse
  7. Automatic
  8. I Would Die 4 U
  9. Little Red Corvette
  10. Purple Rain
  11. D.M.S.R.
  12. Girls And Boys [bonus track: Sheila + Prince rehearsal on drums]
  13. Holly Rock [bonus track: Sheila + Prince rehearsal on drums]

The Mutant

Label   : Baby Capone      Cat # : BC 037/2
Released:                  Format: 2 CD
Source  : 28th May 1992, Live, Rotterdam, Holland
Type    : Audience Recording
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Intro
  2. Thunder
  3. Daddy pop
  4. Diamonds & Pearls
  5. Let's Go Crazy
  6. Kiss
  7. Jug Head
  8. Purple Rain
  9. Live 4 Love
  10. Willing & Able
  11. Damn U
  12. Sexy Motherfucker
  13. Insatiable

Disc 2
  1. Thieves in the Temple
  2. Solo Instrumental
  3. Get Off
  4. Get Off II
  5. Turn this Mother Out
  6. Cream
  7. Dr. Feelgood
  8. 1999/Baby I'm a Star/Push
  9. Instrumental
  10. Play In The Sunshine*
  11. Housequake*
  12. Slow Love*
  13. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man*
  14. Hot thing*

* = Bonus tracks from the Sign of The Times recorded at The Ahoy, Rotterdam.

Review
Same concert as Live in Rotterdam 28.5.1992

My First Birthday (2CD)

Live at Glam Slam Miami,

Label
070694-1/2
Review
Tracklist

My Name Is God (2CD)

Wembley stadion 31.Jul.93

Label
Teddy Bear Records
Review

My Name is God (2CD)

Live at the Patriot Center/Fairfax, 16.Mar.93

Review

Neon (1CD)

Review
Tracklist
  1. Orgasm (Extended version)
  2. What's My Name
  3. Erotic City (remix)
  4. When Doves Cry (remix)
  5. Slave [*]
  6. Superhero [*]
  7. Mad [*]
  8. Funky Design [*]
  9. Same December
  10. 18 & Over
  11. Zannalee
  12. Empty Room '95
  13. Pussy Control
  14. Billy Jack Bitch
  15. I Hate U
  16. Gold

Neon Rendezvous (1CD)

Rehearsal (for show) at First Avenue/MPLS, 7.Jun.84

Label
SACEM 91-90-90
Review
Tracklist
  1. Free
  2. Erotic City
  3. Something in the Water
  4. When Doves Cry
  5. Irresistible Bitch
  6. Purple Rain/Gotta Shake This Feeling Baby
  7. Neon Rendezvous

New Power Mixes

Label
PND004
Review
Tracklist
  1. Introduced
  2. Sexy MF
  3. Gett Off
  4. Partyman
  5. Prince...Megamix
  6. Dutch Kiss
  7. Prince...Megamix
  8. When Doves Cry
  9. New Position
  10. Mega Prince
  11. Sign O' The Times
  12. Gett Off

New Power Slam

Label   : NPS              Cat # : 447-1/2
Released: May 1996         Format: 2 CD
Source  : 4th Mars 1995, Live at Wembley Arena, London, UK
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: VG+
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Endorphinmachine
  2. The Jam
  3. Shhh!
  4. Days of Wild (Hair)
  5. Now (Babies Makin' Babies)
  6. Sex Machine
  7. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  8. Pussy Control
  9. Letitgo
  10. Pink Cashmere
  11. Loose!
  12. A Case Of You
  13. I Love U In Me
  14. Proud Mary
Total time: 75:06

Disc 2
  1. The Ride
  2. 7
  3. Race
  4. Superhero
  5. Billy Jack Bitch
  6. I Hate U
  7. 319
  8. Gold
  9. Speech*
  10. Dolphin*
  11. Johnny*
  12. I Love U In Me*
  13. Proud Mary*
  14. Mary Don't You Weep^
Total time: 74:49

* 3th Mars 1995, Live at Wembley Arena, UK
^ 5th Mars 1995, Live at Wembley Arena, UK

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
This is an exact replica (inluding bonus tracks) of the Prince Esta Muerto double cd release from last year. Sound quality, when both are compared simultaneously is nearly identical. I quite honestly could not tell the difference between the two. Packaging though is what separates the good from the bad here. While Esta Muerto is one of the most attractive releases of the Gold tour, this release comes with lame packaging, including blurry pics from the 6/7/94 Glam Slam Miami show. For a more in depth review of the material offered here, read my review of Prince Esta Muerto.

Recommendation
As is the case with most bootleg releases, go for the original release. Avoid this release and search out the much more attractive and worthwhile Prince Esta Muerto. It is worth the extra time and energy to do so.

New Power Soul (1CD)

Label
NP148-2
Review
Tracklist
  1. NPG Bum Rush the Ship
  2. The Exodus Has Begun [*^]
  3. NPG Operator
  4. Intro
  5. Get Wild
  6. Segue
  7. Count the Days
  8. DJ Gets Jumped
  9. New Power Soul
  10. Acknowledge Me [*]
  11. Love..Thy Will Be Done [*]
  12. Let's Get Funky [*]
  13. Proud Mary [*]
  14. Six [^]
  15. Four [^]
  16. Sixteen [^]
  17. Twelve [^]
  18. Ten [^]
  19. Fifteen [^]
  20. Thirteen [^]
  21. Letter & Miles [**]

Nightclubbing (1CD)

Review

Nothing Compares 2 U Vol. 1 (1CD)

Live in Europe 1988

Label
Applehouse BAN-036-A (Australia)
Review
Tracklist
  1. DMSR
  2. Just My Imagination
  3. Housequake
  4. Down Home Blues - Kansas City
  5. Cold Sweat
  6. Forever in My Life
  7. I'll Take You There
  8. Rave - It's Gonna be a Beautiful Night

Nothing Compares 2 U Vol. 2 (1CD)

Live in Europe 1987

Label
Applehouse BAN-036-B (Australia)
Review
Tracklist
  1. Sign 'O the Times
  2. Play in the Sunshine
  3. Little Red Corvette
  4. Housequake
  5. Girls & Boys
  6. Slow Love
  7. I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man
  8. Hot Thing
  9. Let's Go Crazy
  10. When Doves Cry
  11. Purple Rain
  12. 1999
  13. The Cross
  14. It's Gonna be a Beautiful Night

Nothing Compares 2 U Vol. 3 (1CD)

Live World Tour 1990

Label
Applehouse BAN-036-C (Australia)
Review
Tracklist
  1. Take Me With U
  2. Bambi
  3. Alphabet St.
  4. Kiss/James Bond Theme
  5. Purple Rain
  6. When Doves Cry
  7. Do Me Baby
  8. The Future
  9. 1999
  10. Housequake
  11. Partyman / What Have You Done For Me Lately
  12. Baby I'm a Star / Respect

Nothing Compares 2 U Vol. 4 (1CD)

Live in Europe 1990 / USA 1993

Label
Applehouse BAN-036-D (Australia)
Review
Tracklisting
Track 1-
Track 12-15 Arsenio Hall 1993
  1. 1999
  2. Housequake
  3. Sexy Dancer
  4. Kiss
  5. Purple Rain
  6. Take Me With U
  7. Alphabet St.
  8. The Question of U
  9. Controversy
  10. Do Me, Baby
  11. Nothing Compares 2 U
  12. My Name is Prince
  13. The Morning Papers
  14. Blue Light
  15. The Max

Now (1CD)

94, Come Parallel Album

Label
AB 9403
Review
Tracklist
  1. Interactive [same as found on CD-Rom]
  2. Days of Wild
  3. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (10:33) [unreleased version]
  4. Now
  5. Acknowledge Me
  6. 319
  7. Pheromone
  8. MPLS [same as 1- 800-New-Funk version?!]
  9. The Ryde Divine

Now's The Time

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # :191/92 
Released: November 1996    Format: 2 CD
Source  : 21st February 1987, Rehearsels at Paisley Park Studios, Minneapolis, USA
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating by foster@dolphin.upenn.edu
Music: 10
Sound: 10
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Sign O' The Times
  2. Play In The Sunshine
  3. The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker
  4. Slow Love
  5. Starfish & Coffee
  6. Hot Thing
  7. Now's The Time/Sheila's drum solo
  8. If I Was Your Girlfriend
  9. U Got The Look
  10. Strange Relationship

Disc 2
  1. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
  2. Forever In My Life
  3. Kiss/The Cross
  4. It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night
  5. Little Red Corvette*
  6. Erotic City*
  7. Adore*
  8. What's Your Name jam/Let's PretendWe're Married*

* 18th November 1987, New Year's Eve rehearsal Paisley Park Studios

Review by foster@dolphin.upenn.edu
This release will add more fuel to the fire that TAFKA Prince is really Moonraker. The packaging, the sound quality is excellent throughout. The song selection, the arrangements, the performance are superb. Bascially, it a full on rehearsal for the upcoming SOTT tour. Or you can view it as a full on live to 2 track re-recording of the SOTT album. Almost every song from that album is represented here. Most of these songs didn¹t make the final cut for the live shows. Songs like Starfish, Dorothy Parker, Adore sound amazing. You¹ll wonder why he didn¹t do these songs on the tour. Other than on LoveSexy, has he ever done a live version of Adore? I almost forgot U Got The Look, this version blows away the album version (whiuch I never really cared for) but I like it now! I find myself reaching for this disc set as opposed to the SOTT album.

Recommendation
If you can find it, get it. It's well worth it...


NPG-TV Channel 3

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 183
Released: October 1996     Format: 1 CD
Source  : TV-appearances from 1994 till 1996
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Tracklist
  1. Prologue
  2. TMBGITW - Top Of The Pops video 1994
  3. Speech - World Music Award May 4th 1994
  4. Endorphinmachine - Canal+ May 5th 1994
  5. Speech - American Msic Award May 7th 1994
  6. Interactive - VH-1 Honors June 26th 1994
  7. Endorphinmachine - VH-1 Honors June 26th 1994
  8. Speech - VH-1 Honors June 26th 1994
  9. Love Sign - Todays Show July 12th 1994
  10. Peach - MTV europe awards November 24th 1994
  11. Dolphin - (David Letterman December 13th 1994
  12. Speech - America Music Awards January 30th 1995
  13. Speech - The Brit Awards February 20th 1995
  14. Billy Jack Bitch - The Sunday Show March 5th 1995
  15. Get Wild - Top Of The Pops March 15th 1995
  16. Count The Days - The White Room April 5th 1995
  17. Get Wild - The White Room April 5th 1995
  18. Days Of Wild - VH-1's Love 4 1 Another January 27th 1996
  19. The Ride - VH-1's Love 4 1 Another January 27th 1996
  20. The Jam - VH-1's Love 4 1 Another January 27th 1996
  21. Dinner With Delores - Dave Letterman July 8th 1996
  22. Dinner with Delores - Today's show July 9th 1996
  23. Zannallee - Today's show July 9th 1996
  24. Epilogue
Total time: 76:00


Nude Tour 1990 (2CD)

Live at Wembley Stadion/London, 19.Jun.90

Tracklist
  1. DAT Intro
  2. The Future
  3. 1999
  4. Housequake
  5. Sexy Dancer
  6. Kiss
  7. I'm In The Mood
  8. Blues
  9. Purple Rain
  10. Take Me With U
  11. Alphabet Street
  12. It Takes Two
  13. Don't Make Me Pay For Your Mistakes
  14. The Question Of You
  15. Electric Man
  16. Controversy
  17. D.M.S.R
  18. Do Me Baby
  19. Ain't No Way
  20. Nothing Compares 2 U
  21. Batdance
  22. Partyman
  23. Baby I'm A Star
  24. Respect
  25. Whatever I Play It's Got To Be Funky
  26. Irresistible Bitch

Nude Tour Live in Tokyo

Nude Tour 1990

Review
Tracklist
  1. Take me with U
  2. Bambi
  3. Alphabet St.
  4. Kiss
  5. Purple Rain
  6. When Doves Cry
  7. Do me, Baby
  8. The Future
  9. 1999
  10. Housequake
  11. Little Red Corvette
  12. Batdance
  13. Partyman
  14. Baby I'm A Star

OH OH OHHH (2CD )

Live at The Apollo Theatre/New York, 26.Mar.93

Label
RTW - 012
Review

Only 4 U (4CD)

Misc outtakes + D&P tour rehearsal from 92

Review
Tracklist
  1. Just Another Sucker
  2. Moon Beam Levels
  3. Rebirth Of The Flesh
  4. If I Love U 2 Nite
  5. The Voice Inside
  6. Pink Cashmere
  7. Electric Chair [live from Saturday Night Live, 24.Sep.89]
  8. 7 Corners [by Ingrid Chavez]
  9. Let's Get Satisfied [by George Clinton]
  10. Player
  11. All That [by Ingrid Chavez]
  12. Insatiable [long vers.]
  13. I Hear Your Voice
  14. The Voice
  15. Hey Louie Louie
  16. 51 Hours [feat. Diamond & Pearl]
  17. My Name Is Prince #1
  18. My Name Is Prince #2
  19. Let's Get Satisfied #2
  20. We Can Funk
  21. This Beat Disrupts [by George Clinton]
  22. Oil Spill [by George Clinton]
  23. Come [live from Chicago]
  24. No Black MF In The House [live from Chicago]
  25. D&P tour rehearsal from 92 [2 CDs]

Open Sessions Vol. I

Label   :                  Cat # : ZA-80
Released: July 1996        Format: 1 CD
Source  : 30th August 1995, Live at Paisley Park studios, USA
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Sound: EX-
Tracklist
  1. M'Lady
  2. The Glam Slam Boogie
  3. Count the Days
  4. Big Fun
  5. The Good Life
  6. Girl Can't Help It
  7. Que Sera Sera
  8. Think
  9. Love U in Me
  10. The Return of the Bump Squad
  11. Get Wild
  12. High Fashion*
  13. Mutiny*
Total time: 66:29
* The TC Jammers live at Bunkers Bar & Gril, Minneapolis

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
The first of 4 volumes here with each one containing an exciting Love 4 1another show from Paisley Park in the fall of 1995. Each of these 4 volumes contain eye grabbing packaging coming encased in their own jewel box with superbly designed sleeves featuring photos from the 1996 calendar, the Versace photo session and some live shots from the 1995 European Gold tour. Very nice and definitely compatible with the superb The Park sets released last year.

What was so great about these shows were that they were all different and unpredictable, even to the NPG themselves. Tracks performed were often chosen during the show and extended jams bounced all over the place displaying the remarkable talent what I say is his finest band ever. I attended three of these shows and the feeling of having no idea what he would be playing from his vast catalog was the real highlight. Would he play something unreleased, something from the still to be seen Gold LP, something from his Prince catalog??

This show contains many of the vital songs from the Exodus LP and is splattered with various covers along with a beautiful and delicate version of I Love U In Me, similar to the Gold tour versions. The Exodus tracks rock and have vastly different arrangements to their LP counterparts. The Glam Slam Boogie is still one of my personal highlights in concert with its rollicking groove allows our hero to stretch all the way out. This was one of shortest gigs, lasting barely 55 minutes but definitely not lacking in excitement. Two TC Jammers songs are included at the end of the disc live from Bunkers Bar & Grill in Minneapolis including the Prince funk classic, High Fashion. These are also very nice quality. For further information on this show and all of the other Love 4 1another dates, refer to the excellent diary of them in issues 21 & 22 of UPTOWN magazine.

Recommendation
All of the Love 4 1another gigs are worthy of owning with each one being the equivalent of an aftershow. Having the opportunity to hear the man perform in the comfort of his own house is something special, even if its just on tape or CD.

Open Sessions Vol. II

Label   :                  Cat # : ZA-81
Released: July 1996        Format: 1 CD
Source  : 3rd Spetember 1995, Live at Paisley Park studios, USA
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Sound: EX-
Tracklist
  1. Loose
  2. P Control
  3. Days of Wild
  4. We March
  5. Love..Thy Will Be Done
  6. Funky
  7. Honky Tonk Women
  8. Jailhouse Rock
  9. The Ride
  10. M'Lady
  11. Now
  12. Babies Makin' Babies
  13. Funky Stuff
  14. Sex Machine
  15. The Cross
Total time: 64:11

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
I was one of only about 200 people in the states happy that TAFKAP decided to drop out of the scheduled list of performers at the Rock N Roll hall of fame show last year in Cleveland. Instead, myself and a fortunate group of others were treated to an outstanding show at Paisley Park. Highlights included a rare live version of We March and what I believe may have been his first ever US performances of Honky Tonk Women and Jailhouse Rock. The latter two tracks were dedicated as he smugly pointed out, "to the party we missed tonight". He was determined to make sure that we knew the REAL party this night was in Paisley Park, and told us so by making about a half a dozen comments throughout the gig. Highlights include a crystal clear version of The Ride, and scorching rock guitar on the two aforementioned cover versions. Loose and P Control open the show on a high note that leads into a bass heavy version of Days of Wild. The only disappointment I recall was the much too brief version of The Cross that ended the show. It had the potential to blow the roof off but it wasn't delivered. A delightful show in great quality, probably containing the best sound of the 4 Open Session volumes.

As stated in my Volume I review, the packaging here is very attractive with each CD encased separately with an attractive array of 1995 era photos.

Recommendation
Great show that fits nice and snug on one CD. A must if you were there of course but otherwise a fine addition to any collection of improvised P performances.

Open Sessions Vol. III

Label   :                  Cat # : ZA-82/83
Released: July 1996        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 9th Spetember 1995, Live at Paisley Park studios, USA
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Sound: VG/EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. The Purple Medley
  2. Endorphinmachine
  3. Shhh!
  4. Now
  5. Babies Makin' Babies
  6. Funky Stuff
  7. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  8. Days of Wild
  9. P Control
  10. Letitgo
  11. Pink Cashmere
  12. The Return of the Bump Squad
  13. 777-9311
Total time: 64:10

Disc 2
  1. Get Wild
  2. Race
  3. Girls & Boys
  4. Judgment Day*
  5. One Never Knows*
  6. We've Got Each Other*
  7. I Go Crazy*
  8. Since You've Been Gone*
  9. Rich Man*
  10. Person to Person*
  11. Raitte*
  12. Too Funky*
Total time: 66:57
* The TC Jammers live at Bunkers in Minneapolis

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
This was one of the longest Love 4 1another shows and featured the most talkative our hero has been in quite awhile, especially when in front such a small crowd. He had a lot to say but unfortunately only 250 people attended to hear it. The show featured the usual potpourri of Prince hits from the past and some new songs. Highlights for US fans were rare live versions of Letitgo and Pink Cashmere which were played prominently on the European Gold tour earlier that spring. I wish I would've been there to see the performance of The Purple Medley, a song that I always seemed to miss when I saw him perform last year. Sound quality at the show and on this disc set is quite erratic, particularly at the beginning of the show. Towards the latter half of the show there seems to be a noticeable improvement in the sound quality. UPTOWN magazine's review of the gig noted that there were several technical difficulties during the show which may have been some of the reason he offered so much conversation with the crowd. A near complete transcription of the dialogue can be found in Uptown #21 but my favorite part is when he tells us that when he's free from his Warner's contract he swears to God 'that there'll be more than one album coming out each year'. Sounds good to me.

Packaging is very attractive with a great little booklet featuring more 1995 photos. The bonus live tracks by the TC Jammers are enjoyable but not something this fan is going to be playing much more than once, considering I have a plethora of Prince shows I've never even played all the way through once.

Recommendation
A fine show that improves as it goes on and the recorded dialogue of our man talking about his future plans is as close to a recorded interview as we'll ever get. Not the best Love show but certainly not a disappointment.

Open Sessions Vol. IV

Label   :                  Cat # : ZA-90
Released: July 1996        Format: 1 CD
Source  : 19th Spetember 1995, Live at Paisley Park studios, USA
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Sound: EX-
Tracklist
  1. Sometimes it Snows in April
  2. I Love U in Me
  3. Sweet Thing
  4. Dolphin
  5. The Return of the Bump Squad
  6. Days of Wild
  7. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  8. I Hate U
  9. The Ride
  10. Flashlight
Total time: 68:14

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
One of my favorite Love 4 1another shows here and a vast improvement over the show reviewed on Volume III. Our hero opens the show here claiming he's blue because he's catching the flu and Mayte's out of town. "If y'all dance for me - I'll play for you" he asks. And play he did. For someone who's catching the flu he played a very inspired set. Featured here is a very long and killer version of Days of Wild that features more thrilling solo work by the man on the bass and keyboards. Everytime you think the song is about to end it kicks back and jams on for another 2 minutes before the next break. Sound quality here is prime, not suffering from the inconsistent quality of some of the other shows I've reviewed. The sound is consistently high from the start of the opening strands of 0Sometimes it Snows in April (which is beautifully sung along with I Love U in Me) to the funked out rendition of the old school classic Flashlight, which is a track I'm surprised hasn't appeared more in his itinerary over the past several years. Big time producer Dallas Austin guest stars on keyboards and does pulls off some fine solos. Disappointments here are Dolphin, The Most Beautiful..., and I Hate U, all 3 of which simply don't stand up well to their flawless studio counterparts and spoil the momentum of the show created by Return of the Bump Squad and Days of Wild. Maybe that's why Days of Wild may forever be unreleased? We'll never then have a superior LP version to critique all of the live versions against??

The CD sleeve says 9/26/95 but I believe it is incorrect. UPTOWN mag dates this show at 9/19/95)....is there anyone who was there to confirm this??
Recommendation
Oh yes. Great show and quality that kills!!

Outrageously Live! (1CD)

Aftershow at The Kaufleuten/Zurich,

Label
Exx-Ellent - EXX 52525
Review
Track Listing
  1. Deuce & A Quarter
  2. Black MF In The House
  3. Race
  4. The Undertaker
  5. 6
  6. Instrumental
  7. Delirious
  8. Blue Light
  9. Come
  10. Endorphinemachine
  11. Peach
  12. What Is Hip?
  13. House In Order

Outtakes (1CD)

Outtakes from 82/83 + piano rehearsal from 84

Tracklist
  1. Purple Music [piano rehearsal from 84]
  2. Purple Music
  3. Wet Dream
  4. Possessed (instr.)
  5. Possessed
  6. Extra Loveable

Paisley Park Extravaganza

Label   : Sabotage         Cat # : 003/004/005
Released: August 1996      Format: 3 CD
Source  : September 1995, Live at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, USA
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Sound: EX- (6/17/95), VG/VG+ (9/18/95 & 10/10/95), EX+ (Madhouse 24)
Tracklist
Disc 1 - 17th September 1995 Love 4 1another
  1. NPG interview from July 1995
  2. Mad*
  3. Days of Wild complete intro
  4. Billy Jack Bitch
  5. 18 & Over
  6. Return of the Bump Squad
  7. Count the Days
  8. Brick House
  9. Get Wild
Total time: 73:39
* = Audience recording of a studio outtake

Disc 2 - New Power Madhouse 24
  1. Big Fun*
  2. The Jam*
  3. I Believe in You*
  4. Glam Slam Boogie*
  5. Volkswagen Blues*
  6. Santana medley*
  7. 17
  8. Rootie Kazootie
  9. Space
  10. Guitar segue
  11. Asswoop
  12. Ethereal segue
  13. Parlor Games
  14. Michael segue
  15. (Got 2) Give it Up
  16. Sonny segue
Total time: 73:56
* = 17th September 1995 Love 4 1another

Disc 3 - 18th September 1995 Love 4 1another
  1. The Jam
  2. I Believe in You
  3. The Cross
  4. The Ride
  5. Now
  6. Babies Makin Babies
  7. Instrumental Jam
  8. Rock 'n Roll is Alive
  9. Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine
  10. Johnny Groove
  11. The Return of the Bump Squad
  12. Get Wild
  13. We March*
  14. Love..Thy Will Be Done*
  15. Starfish and Coffee*
  16. Rock 'n Rollis Alive (Tony Fly mix)**
Total time: 69:29
* = 10th October 1995
~ = Recorded off FM radio in Minneapolis

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Sabotage's second major release (Driving 2 Midnite Mess was the first) is a potpourri of live performances and material from 1995. Each CD once again comes in its own case with a killer foldout booklet. The booklet for disc 1 is the most fascinating. It looks like a promotional tool for Paisley Park studios with gorgeous photos of the inside of the entire complex as well as full studio information. Booklet #2 includes full lyrics to Volkswagen Blues and Chaos and Disorder. Booklet #3 is dedicated to Mayte and features a reproduction of the marriage certificate. Very creative designing.

The Love 4 1another shows here don't offer anything that similar previous releases do except for Starfish and Coffee, which comes from the post video shoot performance on 10/10/95. Quality varies a little on these shows, but most is very good, in particular the 6/17/95 show which improves a great deal after getting a way from screaming female fans at the beginning. The quality during the Glam Slam Boogie on disc 2 is about as clear as an audience recording can be, if we could just get rid of the nearby screams. Full descriptions of all 3 live performances here can be found in Uptown issues # 20 and # 21.

My personal highlight here is the perfect quality copy of the new version of the Madhouse 24 album. This is different than the unreleased version that came out on a bootleg last year (and reviewed by me). An absolute killer jam on Marvin Gaye's Got 2 Give it Up is perhaps the musical highlight of this 3 cd set and features lead vocals by Nona Gaye. This album is funky, in a different style than as on Exodus but almost as equally compelling.

The opening NPG interview is interesting but more of the same that we've heard before really. Each member describes how the man's work habits have made them the best they can be, etc. The bonus mix of Rock 'n Roll is Alive is the same as on the double CD Fate and in similar quality. The opening version of Mad is a an audience recording of the studio version featuring our hero on lead vocals. I do believe that this is the first and only time that this version has surfaced.

Please note that I'm listing the 3 song post video shoot as 10/10/95 rather than 10/7/95 as the CD sleeve dictates. I'm taking the 10/10 date from Uptown # 21. If anyone wants to disagree with the date please write me and convince me so I can make the correction, but for now I'm going with the date in Uptown.

Recommendation
This would not be essential if it weren't for the perfect copy of the new Madhouse album. If 24 continues to be unreleased it will just make this collection more a gem. The Love 4 1another shows are not a must if you already own The Park or Open Sessions material, but packaging here is definitely an added bonus.

Paisley Park, Unreleased, Excellent

Label   : Sabotage Records Cat # : SAB 006/007
Released: October 1996     Format: 2 CD
Source  : Outtakes & demos
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Intro speech (Rain speaks)
  2. Interactive
  3. Segue (Rain Speaks)
  4. Endorphin Machine
  5. Segue (Rain Speaks)
  6. TMBGITW (Mustang Mix 1996)
  7. Billy Jack Bitch
  8. Strays Of The World
  9. Dark
  10. 18 & Over
  11. Calhoun Square
  12. Starfish and Coffee '95
  13. Sarah
  14. 51 hours*
  15. The Ryde Dyvine
  16. On your Own^
  17. Ain't no Place Like You~
  18. Somebody's somebody+
  19. Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife

* = by Diamond & Pearl
^ = by Ashley Davis and O(+>
~ = by Jevetta Steele
+ = by Derrick Hughes

Disc 2
  1. The Ride*
  2. Poor Goo*
  3. Honky Tonk Women*
  4. Bambi*
  5. Zannalee*
  6. The Undertaker*
  7. Dolphin*
  8. Pussy Control^
  9. Letitgo^
  10. Days Of Wild~
  11. The Ride~
  12. The Jam~
  13. Gold~
  14. The Beatiful Ones
  15. Blues in C

* = The Unreleased Undertaker CD
^ = Paisley Park Rehearsal 1995
~ = VH-1 1996 Love 4 1 another special

Review by bobbink@telebyte.nl
The First disc is superb! In perfect quality if not soundboard, esspecially the songs from 6-19 make the first disc a must to have. Really Greattt! The Second disc is IMHO a way of making extra money for the bootleggers. Most of us probably already have The Undertaker which was released earlier as a bootleg and the differences (which there are because this is a bootleg of the unreleased cd and the earlier one was a bootleg of the official video and they do differ) but those slight differences don't make it worth to have. If I make a hint to the one who made it; Please next time make separate studio cd's and separate live cd's don't make a combination of them! Don't you make enough money yet?

Recommendation
In total even if the 2nd cd is a waste of your money, the first disc is superb and a must to have!

Paradiso

Label   : None             Cat # : None
Released: June 1995        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 25th & 26th Mars 1995, Paradiso Club, Amsterdam, Holland
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Funky
  2. 18 & Over
  3. Now (Including Babies Makin' Babies)
  4. I Believe In U
  5. Proud Mary
  6. The Ride
  7. The Glam Slam Boogie
  8. Days Of Wild (Including Hair)
  9. Get Wild (Including The Roof is On Fire)
  10. Sex Machine Jam
Total time: 76:00

Disc 2
  1. People Get Ready
  2. The Jam
  3. Get Wild
  4. Jailhouse Rock
  5. Zannalee
  6. The Undertaker
  7. Funky Design
  8. Pussy Control
  9. Funky Stuff
  10. Johnny
  11. Endorphinemachine
  12. Peach
Total time: 75:14

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Two more outstanding club shows here showing the NPG in prime form. Both shows share only Get Wild as a common track, thus giving us two entirely different gigs to enjoy. Highlights from disc 1 are the drastically different renditions of Days of Wild and Get Wild. The former sounds as fresh as ever in its half speed mode and segues perfectly into a slow jam version of Hair. An unrecognizable version of Get Wild is followed by a killer version of Sex Machine. The last half hour of the show here is pure excitement. Non stop jamming with our man at his improvisational best. The show on disc 2 is a much more guitar oriented effort whereas disc 1 concentrated more on James Brown style funk. New songs such as Zannalee and Pussy Control shine here but the final jam session of Endorphinemachine and Peach clearly finishes off every last patron of the club. The rhythm guitar instrumental break during Pussy Control & the opening teaser of People Get Ready clearly show our man's creativity is still firmly in tact. Doesn't this man age or what? Packaging is typically wonderful. Great inner sleeve balcony photo from some aftershow (does anyone know if this photo is from one of these 2 gigs?). Another fine installment in the series of club shows we've been inundated with.


Recommendation
You didn't have to be at these gigs to feel the musical excitement here. The inclusion of the newer NPG tracks (Zannalee, etc..) further enlighten this very worthwhile set.

Palace of Tears (2CD)

Club show at Tranenpalast, Berlin,

Label
RCD-005
Review
Tracklist

The Palladium (2CD)

Recorded at The Palladium, New York, N. Y. on July 13th, 1994

Review
Tracklist

PARIS 1986 (1CD)

Review

A Paris Affair (1CD)

Label
Kiss The Stone KTS 002
Review

Paris Aftershow 93 (2CD)

Live at Rex Club/Paris, 1.Sep.93 + live Glam Slam West/L.A., Dec.92

Tracklist

The Park Volume I

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 009/10/11/12
Released: December 1995    Format: 4 CD
Source  : ,Paisley Park studios, Minneapolis, USA
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: VG+/EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1 - 5 August 1995
  1. Endorphinmachine
  2. Shhh!
  3. Days of Wild
  4. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  5. P Control
  6. Waterfalls
  7. Letitgo
  8. Pink Cashmere
  9. 7
  10. Now
  11. Funky Stuff
  12. Skin Tight
  13. Johnny
  14. The Cross
Total time: 61:15

Disc 2 - 12 August 1995
  1. The Return of the Bump Squad
  2. Count the Days
  3. The Good Life
  4. Cherry Cherry
  5. Get Wild
  6. The Purple Medley
  7. Santana medley
  8. The Ride
Total time: 55:48

Disc 3 - 26 August 1995 Part 1
  1. Sometimes it Snows in April
  2. A Case of You
  3. Peach
  4. 7
  5. Dolphin
  6. Zannalee
  7. Bambi
  8. Tender Surrender
  9. The Ride
  10. Mary, Don't You Weep
  11. Race
  12. Girls & Boys
  13. Superhero
  14. Dark
Total time: 64:50

Disc 4 - 26 August 1995 Part 2
  1. Billy Jack Bitch
  2. I Hate U
  3. 319
  4. Gold intro
  5. Mad
  6. Days of Wild
  7. In Time
  8. Intermission*
  9. I Love U*
  10. Ballgame*
  11. Wishing Well*
  12. Passion*
  13. High Fashion*
  14. Mutiny*
  15. Rich Man*
Total time: 73:23

* = The TC Jammers live at Bunkers on 31 August 1995

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
What better time to live or be near Minneapolis than in the fall of 1995 with the introduction of Love 4 1another? Well over a dozen shows played in the span of nearly 3 months that were open to the public for a mere $20 per show (only $10 towards the end). Remarkable in that no two shows were even remotely the same which for fans like us showcased Prince's most overlooked traits, his spontaneity and creativity. Sure the man can jam on guitar and bass like no other but how thrilling it truly is to stand in front of the man and just guess at which number he's going to play next from his enourmously vast catalogue. This 4 cd set features 3 of the first shows played. With crowds of usually only two or three hundred people present, sound quality here is great. My personal highlight of this set is the crystal clear quality of his opening medley of Sometimes it Snows in April / A Case of You on disc 3. Quality couldn't sound better, nor could Prince's vocals. Thrilling and touching at the same time.

There are highlights here for every Prince fan, ranging from the aformentioned acoustic numbers to the recent & unreleased NPG collaborations such as Mad (which is mind blowing to experience live) and the new O(+> classics like Zannalee. There are so many moments that have to be expereinced in person to be appreciated. Such as our hero's stunning purpleaxxe jam during Race / Girls & Boys / Superhero on disc 3. At least the sound quality here does this justice, but only seeing is believing.

Packaging is tremendous. Beuatiful, dream-like booklet centers around the recent Versace photos that have appeared in several fashion mags such as Esquire, etc. Complete track listings along with full lyrics to the unreleased Emancipation cut, and professionally designed discs make me struggle to find any faults here.


Recommendation
A gem and a must have for anyone who attended any of these shows, such as myself.

The Park Volume II

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 020/21
Released: December 1995    Format: 2 CD
Source  : 8 & 16 September 1995,Paisley Park studios, Minneapolis, USA
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1 - 8 September 1995
  1. Shy
  2. People Get Ready
  3. The Jam
  4. U Got the Love
  5. Instrumental Jam
  6. Sweet Thing
  7. Heaven Must Be Like This
  8. Hide the Bone
  9. Funky Design
  10. Santana medley
  11. The Undertaker
  12. Instrumental
  13. Sometimes it Snows in April
Total time: 72:17

Disc 2 - 16 September 1995
  1. Zannalee
  2. The Ride
  3. Voodoo Child
  4. Honky Tonk Women
  5. The Girl Can't Help It
  6. Que Sera Sera
  7. The Jam
  8. I Believe In U
  9. Instrumental Jam
  10. Johnny
  11. Skin Tight
  12. Sweet Thing
Total time: 48:43

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
The first of hopefully many followups to the 4 cd set The Park. This 2 cd set is comprised of two of the September shows. The first show (which I attended myself) is in outstanding sound quality. One of the few audience recordings where an equalizer is not necessary to produce great sound. Very clear and crisp separation here with even a flat signal. Another standard for other audience recordings to be measured by. This sound quality here is helped in large by the enthusiastic, but relatively quiet audience (after seeing Prince live several times as most of these fans have, you become less awed at being in the presence of the man and tend to absorb the music in a more subdued manner). It was almost embarassing that there was a capacity limit of 500 people to these shows, yet on the average, only 200 showed up for any given performance. Perhaps this was due to the $20 price tag and the lack of promotion, but nevertheless it obviously made for some ideal recording conditions.

Highlights of the shows depend on your Princely tastes. For myself the highlight of the 9/8 show was the rare live rendition of Shy (remember, this was prior to the release of TGE) and the even rarer live version of the awesome Hide the Bone, which to my knowledge has not been heard since the 6/9/94 Glam Slam Miami show. The tracks with the sparse arrangements come through better in terms of sound quaity including the tremendous instrumental guitar solo prior to Sweet Thing on the 9/8 show. Funky Design pounded the roof off at the show but doesn't come through so well on tape. This is the only real drawback of audience recordings. No ability to mix the sound causes songs like this to sound muddled. The second show is nearly the equal in creativity and spontaneity although much shorter in length. Highlights are the rare tracks like Voodoo Child & Zannalee which both rock and the biggest crowd pleaser from his NPG work, Johnny. Packaging is typically remarkable with more Versace pics centered around volcanic-heaven and hell like graphics.


Recommendation
A must. A very handsome addition to any collection. The sound quality is about as good as it can be & the performance is full of improvisation and creativity.

Past, Present & Future

Label   : Sabotage Records    Cat # : 
Released: June 1996           Format: 2 CD
Source  : Outtakes from Come, Emancipation and The Undertaker.
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating by David Brooks
Sound: EX-/EX
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Interactive
  2. Endorphinmachine
  3. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (Mustang Mix 1996)
  4. Billy Jack Bitch (extended version)
  5. Strays of the World
  6. Dark
  7. 18 & Over
  8. Calhoun Square
  9. Starfish and Coffee '95
  10. Sarah
  11. 51 Hours (extended version)*
  12. The Ryde Dyvine^
  13. On Your Own~
  14. Ain't No Place Like U**
  15. Somebody's Somebody^^
  16. Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife

* by Diamond & Pearl, featuring Prince and Rosie Gaines
^ by The Crayons
~ by Ashley Davis and O(+>
** by Jevetta Steele
^^ by NPG, lead vox by Derrick Hughes

Disc 2
  1. The Ride
  2. Poor Goo
  3. Honky Tonk Women
  4. Bambi
  5. Zannalee
  6. The Undertaker
  7. Dolphin
  8. Pussy Control*
  9. Letitgo*
  10. Days of Wild^
  11. The Ride^
  12. The Jam^
  13. Gold^
  14. The Beautiful Ones
  15. Blues in C

* Paisley Park Rehearsal '95
^ Love 4 1 Another Special on VH-1

Review by David Brooks
These are the best damn CDs that I've ever heard. The sound quality is terrific and the songs are first-rate. This CD set is better than New Power Soul or Mayte Princess. Disc 1 features a lot of stuff from the upcoming independent release, Emancipation. The outtake version of Dark is very refreshing.....with a heavenly base melody!! Jevetta Steele's cover of Mayte's Ain't No Place Like U is a 100 times better than Mayte's song! Sarah is very uptempo with lots of attitude.... with some funny lyrics ("I'd never raise my hand 2 U, no telling what my foot would do! Aww baby.....that's just a joke..."). Calhoun Square is a classic example of great funk music. The extended version of Billy Jack Bitch showcases more horns by the NPG Hornz. Starfish and Coffee '95 is JUST a little better than the original version on SOTT. The Mustang Mix '96 track is funky! And no one can resist the Paisley Park rehearsal of Pussy Control. Finally, Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife is the best ballad of Prince's (or O(+>'s) career.....boy, it really beats listening to Adore.

Recommendation
What are waiting For??? Go buy the freakin' CD!!

Past, Present & Future II

Label   : Sabotage Records Cat # : SAB-006b/007b
Released: January 1997     Format: 2 CD
Source  : Outtakes from Come, Emancipation and The Undertaker.
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating by David Brooks
Sound: EX- to EX+
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. 2Morrow
  2. Starfish & Coffee '95
  3. Sarah
  4. 5 Women '95
  5. On Your Own*
  6. The Ryde Dyvine~
  7. Interactive
  8. Endorphinmachine (original version)
  9. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (Mustang 1996 Mix)
  10. Billy Jack Bitch (extended mix)
  11. Strays of the World
  12. Dark (alternate mix)
  13. Somebody's Somebody^
  14. Calhoun Square
  15. 18 & Over
  16. Zannalee+
  17. Empty Room '95+

* = by Ashley Davis and O(+>
~ = by The Crayons
^ = by NPG, lead vox by Derrick Hughes
+ = studio outtake

Disc 2
  1. The Ride*
  2. Poor Goo*
  3. Honky Tonk Women*
  4. Bambi*
  5. Zannalee*
  6. The Undertaker*
  7. Dolphin*
  8. Pussy Control~
  9. Letitgo~
  10. Days of Wild^
  11. The Ride^
  12. The Jam^
  13. Everyday People/I Wanna Take You Higher+

* = from the Undertaker video
~ = Paisley Park Rehearsal '95
^ = Love 4 1 Another Special on VH-1
+ = Live - originally by Sly Stone

Review by David Brooks
This is a re-issue of the original Past, Present & Future 2-CD set. This re-issue features 5 newly available tracks, 2Morrow, Zannalee (studio outtake), Empty Room '95 (studio outtake), Five Women '95), and Everyday People/I Wanna Take You Higher. kay, okay.....Five Women '95 was released on another CD a couple of months ago! Well, 2Morrow is the shit......a very jazzy, yet funky-ass track with a sample of TMBGITW added here and there!!! This should have been on the Emancipation album....it could have easily replace the not-so-great song Emale. Can't nobody beat the man!!! For your information, this song was played on the Tom Joyner morning radio show (based in Chicago).......isn't that something??!

Zannalee and Empty Room '95 sound the same as the version on the Neon CD, but without the hollow sound over the PA system. Much better versions!! Everyday People.... is okay, but it doesn't do much for me! By the way, O(+> just plays lead guitar on this......no vocals.

One thing: Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife was removed from the CD set......of course, it's available on Emancipation. Also, 51 Hours (extended remix), Ain't No Place Like U (by Jevetta Steele)and Gold (VH-1 Love 4 1 Another Remix), The Beautiful Ones (Live), and Blues in C were all deleted from the set. Personally, I would prefer to keep 51 Hours and Ain't No Place Like U and scrap from the CD set!!! One more thing, Interactive is the full version, not the edited CD-ROM version!!! That's great!!

Recommendation
If you have the original Past, Present & Future CD, replace it with this CD set! You won't regret it!

Peach (1CD)

Live in USA 1991-

Label
Applehouse GRA-040-A (Australian)
Review
Tracklist

Peach

Label   : Front Row records Cat # : NONE
Released: 1994              Format: 2 CD
Source  : 10th August 1993, Den Bosch, Holland
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: VG+/EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. My Name is Prince
  2. Sexy MF
  3. Love 2 the 9's
  4. The Beautiful Ones
  5. Let's Go Crazy
  6. Kiss
  7. Irresistible Bitch
  8. She's Always in My Hair
  9. Bambi
  10. Sometimes It Snows in April
  11. The Cross
  12. Sign O the Times
  13. Purple Rain
  14. Thunder
  15. When Doves Cry
  16. Nothing Compares 2 U
  17. And God Created Woman
  18. Diamonds & Pearls
  19. Venus de Milo
  20. Under the Cherry Moon
  21. Blue Light
  22. Delirious
  23. Little Red Corvette
  24. Strollin'
  25. Scandalous
Total time: 71:38

Disc 2
  1. Girls & Boys
  2. 7
  3. Come
  4. Endorphinmachine
  5. Peach
  6. Johnny
  7. Get Off*
  8. Sex Machine*
  9. Villanova Junction*
  10. Jughead*
  11. Gold Nigga*
  12. Gett Off^
Total time: 73:31

* = 11th July 1992, Les Bains Douche, Paris
^ = 5th September 1991 MTV Video Awards

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
The is not a new release but it has finally passed in front of me and is well worthy of a review. Packaging is very, very nice with attractive graphics and great Act II photos. The complete track listing (36 in all) are listed handsomely on the back sleeve. This release is pictured in volume II of the recent bootleg issue of Uptown magazine.

The Act II tour, like all of his tours between 1989 and 1994 is far from ground-breaking. This is what Steve Walsh is referring to in the liner notes of The Gold Experience about the days when Prince was just coasting onwards for nostalgia purposes. Incredible shows by any an ordinary artist's standards, purely coasting by Princely standards. As Uptown magazine notes in their review of the Act II tour this was one of the premiere shows of the tour if not the best. Nothing out of the ordinary here for the first three-fourths of the show except for the only rendition of Bambi from the entire tour. Prince's good mood is easily apparent as is the sheer energy from the show. A brief highlight is during the opening of Purple Rain when our hero thanks the 400 fans who sent him single roses prior to the show. His chatter with the crowd is a big plus here. The tracks he performs during the show our redundant to many of us, thus making his chatter with the crowd the true treasure of this recording. Disc 2 is when the show really comes to life with Girls & Boys, 7, Come, Peach, Endorphinmachine and a great singalong version of Johnny. This final sequence of songs has to rank as one of his best encores in recent memory.

The bonus tracks from the 7/11/92 Les Bains Douches club in Paris are a nice inclusion as is the great rendition of Gett Off off the 1991 MTV Video Awards (a performance better to be seen than just heard!!). A highlight of the 7/11/92 gig is during Sex Machine when Prince politely asks the crowd to back up a step so that the pretty little girl down here in front can breath.


Recommendation
Tough call. Packaging is a plus. If you already own an Act II show on disc that has VG+ sound then this is not a necessity. If you however have nothing from this tour this is an optimal choice until a soundboard recording appears somewhere down the line (as I cross my fingers). Very nice release.

Platinum (1CD)

Label
None
Review
Tracklist
  1. Prologue [^]
  2. The Rest of My Life
  3. Make Believe
  4. I'll Do Anything
  5. Don't Talk 2 Strangers
  6. My Little Pill
  7. Empty Room
  8. There is Lonely
  9. Be My Mirror
  10. Mirror Message
  11. Days of Wild (ext.)
  12. Come
  13. Strays of the World
  14. Interactive
  15. Endorphinemachine
  16. Dolphin
  17. Epilogue
  18. Yes Again
  19. There'd Be No Way For You and I
  20. As I Recall
  21. Fallin' Down

Play With Me Baby (1CD)

Misc studio outtakes from 86-88

Tracklist
  1. Girl Power [by Sheila E.]
  2. Witness
  3. Different Kind Of Thing
  4. Can I Play With U? [feat. Miles Davis]
  5. Moviestar (instrumental)[Miles Davis live]
  6. Baby Go-Go (45:00)[rehearsal from 87]

Posessed

Label
SACEM - 80-65-02
Tracklist
  1. Turn It Up (1)
  2. Turn It Up (2)
  3. Let Me Fill You Up
  4. High Fashion
  5. Mutiny
  6. Desire
  7. Irresistable Bitch
  8. Posessed
  9. A Better Place To Die
  10. Susannah's Pajamas
  11. Yes

Prince & The New Power Generation (2CD)

Live at Earls Court/London, 24.Jun.92

Review

Prince Cheek: Demos Vol # 1

Label
1991 Ghost Records compilation
Tracklist
  1. High Fashion
  2. Muting
  3. Desire
  4. Susannah's PJ's
  5. Yes
  6. The Dance Electric
  7. Around The World In A Day
  8. Instrumental Variations
  9. Feel U Up
  10. Souly-A-Colia
  11. Expert Lover
  12. Crystal Ball

The Pod

Label   : New Power Zounds Cat # : NP154-2
Released: June 1995        Format: 1 CD
Source  : 30th Mars 1995, The Pod, Dublin, Ireland
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. The Cross (with Bono)
  2. The Jam
  3. I Believe in U
  4. Glam Slam Boogie
  5. Sex Machine
  6. Funky Design
  7. Johnny
  8. Feel Good
  9. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  10. 18 & Over
  11. Loose
  12. Santana medley
  13. Get Wild
Total time: 74:48

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
If there was ever a Prince song that we could picture Bono singing it would be The Cross. How lucky we are that this disc captures that moment after so much has been written about it. I recall one of the recent European magazines that included a review of this gig. The reviewer was simply amazed at how different the two artists looked on stage during the song. Bono was fully into the song, veins sticking out of his neck, squeezing the microphone tight enough to squeeze water out of it, etc..and here was Prince, a vision of cool, expressionless while kicking ass on the guitar. A priceless video moment that would be. Anyway, a good show by our standards, but not a great show on Prince's standards in my opinion. This one doesn't quite live up to the excitement of the Paradiso' gigs. Those who attended this Dublin gig may disagree, but these tracks don't seem to run together as well as usual. Highlights are Funky Design, Johnny as well as the opening rendition of The Cross. Tracks like Feel Good, Loose come off sounding stale and The Most Beautiful Girl in the World is a song that should've been left in the studio where it sounded perfect. I've never heard a great live version of it. Sound quality is great as always, not as good as some others but definitely still in the EX- range for audience jobs. Packaging is (can I be redundant?) typically fantastic. Like many of the other CD's I've reviewed recently this comes in a clear jewel box casing with a wonderfully designed fold out booklet. Great inner photo is scarily reminiscent of the lead character Tony in the movie Scarface...great shot.


Recommendation
The Bono/Prince collaboration makes this one worth searching out. Nearly all these tracks here are available on other discs that contain better shows but you still can't go wrong with this disc when you look at the combination of graphics and sound quality.

Prince and the Revolution LIVE

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 133/34
Released: July 1996        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 30th Mars 1985, Live at the Carrierdome in Syracuse, New York, USA
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX+ CD stereo quality (Dazeofwild@aol.com)
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Let's Go Crazy
  2. Delirious
  3. 1999
  4. Little Red Corvette
  5. Take Me With U
  6. Do Me, Baby
  7. Irresistible Bitch
  8. Possessed
  9. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?
  10. Let's Pretend We're Married
  11. International Lover
  12. God
Total time: 57:22

Disc 2
  1. Computer Blue
  2. Darling Nikki
  3. The Beautiful Ones
  4. When Doves Cry
  5. I Would Die 4 U
  6. Baby, I'm a Star
  7. Purple Rain
Total time: 58:10

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
The definitive release of this show is finally here on CD. So many of the previous bootlegs have suffered from less than perfect quality and incomplete recordings that it's a wonder that its taken this long for someone to make a truly perfect document of this very easily accessible recording. The closest competitor is the Flesh For Fantasy set released on Great Dane quite a few years back. Other releases such as Sex Toy just haven't provided the combination of packaging and sound that this Moonraker release does.

Unfortunately, this is one of the more boring shows on the Purple Rain tour. The spring leg of the tour featured incredible shows in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. What's missing here are the improvisational jams and new songs he premiered during the months of February and March of 1985. Outside of Possessed (a true highlight of this show) this is little more than a typical run through of the Purple Rain album material with the usual splattering of 1999 hits. Disappointing, but back when this video was released we could care less.

The packaging here is incredible with a gorgeous booklet featuring dozens of pictures from the show in sequence. Along with Wonderboy this may be the most attractive packaging thus far of the Moonraker releases.

Musical highlights include the aforementioned Possessed, a jazzy redo of Let's Pretend We're Married and one of the more appealing versions of Purple Rain. His two guitar solos before the first verse of the title track are wonderful, one very bluesy and Santana like while the other solo screams of Hendrix. The performances of Purple Rain on subsequent tours never seemed to capture the emotion that they did during these nearly 20 minute versions.

Recommendation
Owning Flesh For Fantasy may be the only reason to not obtain this. The packaging here suggests you should sell all previous copies of this show on CD and find this one.

Prince Esta Muerto

Label   : New Power Zounds Cat # : NP149-2
Released: May 1995         Format: 2 CD
Source  : 4th Mars 1995, Wembley Arena, London, UK
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: VG+ (The tracks from 3/3/95 are slightly better quality than the rest)
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Endorphinemachine
  2. The Jam
  3. Shhh!
  4. Days of Wild (Including Hair)
  5. Now (Including Babies Makin' Babies)
  6. Sex Machine
  7. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  8. Pussy Control
  9. Letitgo
  10. Pink Cashmere
  11. Loose!
  12. A Case Of You
  13. I Love U In Me
  14. Proud Mary
Total time: 75:09

Disc 2
  1. The Ride
  2. 7
  3. Race
  4. Superhero
  5. Billy Jack Bitch
  6. I Hate U
  7. 319
  8. Gold
  9. Speech*
  10. Dolphin*
  11. Johnny*
  12. I Love U In Me*
  13. Proud Mary*
  14. Mary Don't You Weep^
Total time: 74:48

* = 3/3/95 London
^ = 3/5/95 London

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Wonderful looking document on his recent Gold run through Wembley Arena. Packaging could not look better. Brilliant looking 2 disc set with great looking pics and a cardboard black and white foldout included which has complete track listing & song credits that are all dispersed around an attractive collage of newspaper clippings from the Wembley shows. Very nice indeed. Sound quality is above acceptable, but far from fantastic. There are other audience recorded bootlegs with superior quality to this, but for the Gold tour this may be the best to appear so far. The opening Endorphinemachine suffers from terrible sound quality but then slowly improves. Sound quality is not disappointing but nothing to jump up and down about. The tracks from March 3rd on disc 2 appear to sound clearer, in particular I Love U In Me. His speech midway through disc 2 is quite interesting. He reaffirms the fact that the NPG bankroll is "all good" and that since the last time he's been to Wembley (Act II tour) that he's recorded 7 albums. Hmmm... The performance is well paced for a determined fan but I can see where an unexpecting concert goer would get frustrated by the lack of hits and the inconsistent pace of the songs. I personally love the track listing. The creators here of this disc set go out of their way to pull in nearly every different track he played during his Wembley stay. The performance is inspired, which can't really be said for his recent European stops since the Lovesexy tour. He seems to have a purpose for being there this time, much like he did in 1988. Musically, I think this tour blows away the Lovesexy tour. Highlights here center primarily around songs he didn't play to death on his Love Experience summer tour last summer. Tracks like Letitgo, I Love U In Me, Superhero, etc. prove more excitabled here than the standard versions of Now, Days Of Wild, Endorphinemachine, The Ride, etc. (all of these cuts appear in superior quality for sound and performance on a great number of other discs). On a somber note for myself and many others here in the states it sounds to my ears like this tour would be a financial and commercial disaster if attempted on an arena level. Stick to the theaters.


Recommendation
If you want to have one document of the European Gold tour this would be an exceptional choice since the sound quality is very good, the performance is inspiring, the packaging is fabulous and nearly every track he played on the tour is present. I have a struggle getting excited over audience recorded arena gigs when so many fabulous aftershows are available but this barely reaches over that edge which is great considering the fact that I think only about 1 out of every 5 audience recorded concerts on disc is worth owning.

Prince In Japan

Label
Sorry it's in Japanese - 12001
Review
Tracklist
  1. Take Me With U
  2. Bambi
  3. Alfabeth Street
  4. Kiss
  5. Purple Rain
  6. When Doves Cry
  7. Do Me Baby
  8. The Future
  9. 1999
  10. Little Red Corvette
  11. Bat-Dance
  12. Party-Man
  13. Rock The House
  14. Baby I'm A Star

Prince In Rehersal (1CD)

Soundcheck in Rotterdam on 7.+8.Jul.92

Review
Tracklist
  1. Eye Wanna Melt With U (30 min.)
  2. Woodstock instr.
  3. New Power Generation
  4. Blue Light
  5. Georgia On My Mind
  6. Time [orig. by Sly Stone]
  7. The Max (20 min.)

Prince In Rock (5CD)

Label
KTS
Review
Tracklist

Prince In The Nude (2CD)

Rehearsal for Nude tour 90

Tracklist
  1. The Future
  2. 1999
  3. 1999
  4. Housequake
  5. Sexy Dancer
  6. Kiss
  7. Take Me With U
  8. Alphabet Street
  9. Take Me With U
  10. Sex
  11. Erotic City
  12. The Question Of U
  13. Electric Man
  14. Nothing Compares 2 U
  15. Batdance
  16. Baby I'm A Star
  17. Batdance
  18. Little Red Corvertte
  19. Batdance
  20. Little Red Corvertte
  21. Batdance
  22. Partyman
  23. Sex
  24. Let's Work

Prince Live USA

Live & Alive
Label   : Imtrat           Cat # : Imt 900.038
Released: 1991             Format: 1 CD
Source  : May 1981, Live In New Orleans, USA
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating (tjy@pi.ne)
Music: 9
Sound: 7
Tracklist
  1. Uptown 2.46
  2. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad 7.17
  3. When You Were Mine 2.51
  4. I Wanna Be Your Lover/Head 18.07
  5. Anna Stesia 4.38
  6. Dirty Mind 9.43
  7. Let's Work 8.09
  8. Jack Up Off 3.43
  9. Controversy 7.36

Review by tjy@pi.net
The titles and time are from the back. It's not exactly correct, but it's close. Nr.5 is of course Annie Christian and Nr.8 Jack U Off. When You Were Mine is still playing in the beginning of Nr. 4.

This was my first bootleg and I think it's a great one too. Prince havin' some fun with the female audience in some songs. He leaves after Let's Work and comes back saying: You know you can't leave until I Jack U Off, and then the song starts. The longer songs are especially great.

Prince's Erotic City (2CD)

Rrehearsal for Lovesexy tour

Review

Prince's Palace (1CD)

Aftershow at The Palace, Melbourne, Australia, 21.Apr.1992

Label
Red Hot RH-005
Review
Tracklist
  1. Something Funky [The Flow]
  2. Call The Law [Really nice Guitar work]
  3. Housequake [Like always. Funky!]
  4. When U Were Mine [Great! With horns etc.]
  5. Who's In The M.F. House - Rap [Slow rap]
  6. Get Off [Faster. Swings like hell]
  7. Purple House [Great cover of Hendrix' Red House]
  8. Damn You [Somebody light a candle]
  9. My Name Is Prince [Not like the original yet...]
  10. A Quiet Love Song - Sexy M.F. [Sexy M.F. The crowd gets wild!]

Princepower

Label   : IT Records       Cat # : CD199301
Released: 199?             Format: 2 CD
Source  : Outtakes/unreleased from 80-91
Type    : Not yet known
Rating
Music:
Sound: C- to D-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. She's Just A Baby [Dirty Mind Outtake, 1980]
  2. I Don't Wanna Stop [Ren Woods' Version, 1982]
  3. Extra Lovable [Outtake, 1982-83]
  4. I Wonder [Outtake, 1983]
  5. The Bird [Different Version, 1983]
  6. I Wish U Heaven [Different Version, 1987]
  7. Positivity [With Cat's Rap, 1987]
  8. Cross The Line/Precious Lord [Demo, 1988]
  9. Girl Power [With Sheila E, 1988]
  10. Dopamine Rush Suite [From Unreleased Madhouse 24 Album, 1988]
Total time: ??:??

Disc 2
  1. Electric Chair [Different Version, 1988]
  2. Love Machine [From Unreleases Time Album, 1989]
  3. Data Bank [From Unreleased Time Album, 1989]
  4. Shake! [From Unreleased Time Album, 1989]
  5. The Latest Fashion [From Unreleased Time Album, 1989]
  6. Seven Corners [With Ingrid Chavez, 1989]
  7. Player [Outtake, 1990,91]
  8. Uh Huh! [For Pepsi Commercial, 1991]
  9. The Voice [With Mavis Staples, 1991]
  10. Good Man [With Flash, 1990]
  11. Power From Above [With Carmen, 1991]
  12. Carmen On Top [With Carmen, 1991]
  13. Powerline [With Carmen, 1991]
Total time: ??:??

Review
Outtakes of songs written with/4 other artists. Quality is good; sometimes not so good...


Review by David Brooks (udbrooks@king.mcs.drexel.edu)
This is the worst bootleg I have ever heard. The sound quality ranges from C- to D-. Avoid this CD! The people who put this CD set together should have been placed in front of a firing squad afterwards! YUCK!!!


Recommendation
Avoid this CD!

PrinceSex (1CD)

12 outtakes and demos from 83-90

Label
E.M. Records - CD 1999-2
Review
Tracklist
  1. Computer Blue
  2. Wonderful Ass
  3. Jerk Out [says Mazarati but performed by The Time]
  4. Bliss
  5. Mindbells
  6. Murph Drag [The Time]
  7. 9 Lives [The Time]
  8. Corporate World [The Time]
  9. The Question Of U #1
  10. The Question Of U #2
  11. Sex
  12. Open Book [out from Martika sessions]

Prince Vol. 2

Live & Alive
Label   : Imtrat           Cat # : imm 40.90182
Released:                  Format: 1 CD
Source  : 1992, Live in USA
Type    : Audience Recording
Tracklist
  1. And God Created Women
  2. 3 Chains O' Gold
  3. Let's Go Crazy/Kiss/Irresistible/She's Always In My Hear
  4. Guitar solo
  5. Insatiable/Scandalous
  6. Get off
  7. Partyman/1999/Rock the House/Batman Theme



Pseudo Gold

Label   : Not yet known   Cat # : KMA CD 007
Released: October 1995    Format: 1CD
Source  : The Undertaker & various TV shows
Type    : Video/Soundboard Recordings
Rating
Sound: EX-
Tracklist
  1. The Ride
  2. Poor Goo
  3. Honky Tonk Women
  4. Bambi
  5. The Undertaker
  6. Dolphin
  7. Dolphin
  8. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  9. Peach
  10. Dolphin
  11. Billy Jack Bitch
  12. Interactive & Endorphinmachine
Total time: 66:50

1-6: From the officially released video The Undertaker
7: From David Letterman show
World Music Awards
European MTV Awards
10: From promo video
11: From 5/5/95 Canal+ rehearsal
VH-1 Honors Award show

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
This CD falls into the category of being worthless to one collector and a prize to another. It appears to be a domestic release as it appeals more to US fans than those from other countries. The biggest hint towards this notion is the fact that this is the first CD I've noticed that contains the officially released version of The Undertaker. This was of course not released here in the states and unless you own the Japanese laserdisc or have access to a PAL converter, this is the only way to own the audio of what was released. Sound quality on The Undertaker is disappointing though. Since its source is an officially released video the sound should be crisper. It's excellent sound but it should be perfect. The remaining tracks are a collection of his TV appances from 1995. These are well represented with very good sound quality. They have however appear on other previous releases in similar quality. Billy Jack Bitch is not from Miami '94 as the sleeve indicates, it is instead a rehearsal version without TAFKAP even present. The Dolphin video version is the same as the officially released version. Packaging has four attractive 1994 photos that at least match up with the time frame of this disc.


Recommendation
I only recommend this to those who don't own The Undertaker in one form or another & desparately need it. The TV appearances are a nice addition but hardly enough to salvage this otherwise disappointing release.

Purple Prince at Court (2CD)

Live at Earls Court/London on 23.Jun.92

Label
GEMA Invasion Unlimited - 9203-1/2
Review
Tracklist

Purple Rain

Label   : That's Life    Cat # : TL 930004
Released:                Format: 1 CD
Source  : 
Type    : 
Tracklist
  1. Let's pretend we're married
  2. International lover
  3. Computer blue
  4. Darling Nikki
  5. The beautiful ones
  6. When doves cry
  7. Irresistible bitch
  8. Baby I'm a star
  9. Purple rain


Review by J.C.C.Hermeler@stud.tue.nl
See Let's Go Crazy. The booklet and disk contain an error. Instead of Irresistible bitch, track 7 plays I would die 4 U.

Pussy Control

Label   : PCL              Cat # : 260794
Released: July 1995        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 26th July 1994, Glam Slam Minneapolis
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: VG, B-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Intro
  2. Gold
  3. The Jam
  4. I Believe In U
  5. Interactive
  6. Endorphinmachine
  7. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (mustang mix)
  8. Love Sign*
  9. Papa
  10. Mary, Don't You Weep
  11. Acknowledge Me
Total time: 63:40
* with Nona Gaye

Disc 2
  1. Billy Jack Bitch
  2. Pussy Control (studio version)
  3. Shhh!
  4. Get Wild*
  5. I'm in the Mood (the Glam Slam Boogie)
Total time: 55:03
* with Tony M.

Review
This is the concert from Glam Slam North (at Minneapolis) on July 26, 1994. The CD box insert says that there are only 1000 copies available. The front & back covers of the CD are very well done and the songs are very, very good!


Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
The final show of the Love Experience tour. I think this is the first time I've ever reviewed a CD that contained a show I actually attended. It's much more enjoyable to review a show from the first row than from my office chair next to my CD player. At the time of the performance it was a very eventful show for many reasons. The final show of the tour, the 2nd night in a row in which the phenomenal studio version of Pussy Control was previewed and the first ever Minneapolis performance of Gold. With all the comparisons of the anthemic Gold track to Purple Rain it felt special to see him perform this gem in front of his home crowd and overwhelming to see it from the front row. (On a personal highlight note here: for the first 3 minutes of the performance of Gold a Minneapolis free lance photographer was allowed to snap photos of the man right next to me in the front row. He was removed after 3 minutes. I had the foresight to acquire his business card and after months of begging and dealing I was fortunate enough to be the only person to obtain a set of the 24 incredible photos that he shot from the master negatives. The negatives are now locked in his safety deposit box. A true souvineer.) This CD set makes a nice addition to my collection for personal reasons but for someone not at the show, this disc set will be more difficult to enjoy. Sound quality is average. Included though is a rare live version of Love Sign with Nona Gaye and a thrilling jam on The Glam Slam Boogie. A rare version of Papa is here too. Also the studio version here of Pussy Control is slightly different than the officially released one. TAFKAP must have surely known he had a crowd pleaser here with Pussy Control because he played the studio track actually twice this night. Once during and once immediately after the show. I can't recall him doing that in the past for any unreleased track. Nothing much else sticks out here that isn't already available elsewhere. One would be better to search for superior disc sets that prevailed from this tour like Glam Slam West, My First Birthday, etc....this set belongs mostly to the people who were at the show. Packaging is subpar to what we've been used to lately. Very average and mundane with two pics of the man and no graphics.


Recommendation
Not a necessity by any means unless you're desperate to hear the live versions of Love Sign and Papa for the first time. For the hardcore Love Experience tour collectors only. Look for the plethora of other disc sets that provide higher quality copies of these tracks.

Bootlegs R

R U Ready Paris (2CD)

Live at Le Zenith/Paris, 25.Aug.86

Label
Rocks 92074/92075
Review

Rare Mixes

Label   : Collector's Pride Cat # : NA
Released: 1992              Format: 1 CD
Source  : Extended remixes of studio tracks
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX-/EX
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Mountains
  2. Hot Thing
  3. Alexa de Paris
  4. Raspberry Beret
  5. Love or $
  6. Housequake
  7. I Would Die 4 U
  8. Scarlet Pussy
  9. Hello
Total time: 68:19

Review by udbrooks@king.mcs.drexel.edu [David Brooks]
This is an excellent CD with extended remixes of studio tracks (released singles and B-sides) from 1984 to 1988. Great remixes of Love or $ and Hello. Packaging: Not very good! Just a picture of Prince on the front single-sheet CD insert.... the back side is blank. Collector's Edition - 1000 copies only!

Recommendation
Buy this CD -- you'll love it!

Rare Prince (2CD)

Outtakes

Track listing

Red (1CD)

Review
Track listing
  1. Come Outside And Play [Graffiti Bridge outtake]
  2. Oobey Doop [Graffiti Bridge outtake, vocals by Elisa Fiorillo]
  3. Thieves In The Temple Blues [similar to the Alphabet Street Blues!]
  4. God Is Standing On Your Side [ These songs are from the group
  5. Boys Will Be Boys MC FLASH, all vocals by the lead
  6. Goodbye singer Margarete Cox. I don't know
  7. Brand New Boy if these are official versions nor
  8. Good Man if Prince has written all of them.]
  9. My Tree [Graffiti Bridge outtake, feat. Mavis Staples and Robin Power - but Prince sings lead vocals]
  10. Eliminate The Negative [ Graffiti Bridge outtake, vocals by Robin Power]
  11. Brother With A Purpose (Tony's Iggnant Mix)[different mix]
  12. Love... Thy Will Be Done [feat. both, Prince AND Martika!]
  13. Juice [Carmen Electra outtake]
  14. The Ryde Dyvine [studio outtake]
  15. Thunder [11 min. version]

The Red Album

Live at Charlton Hotel/Minneapolis on 20.May.86 + live at the Arsenio Hall show on 9.Sep.91

Review
Track Listing
  1. Raspberry Beret
  2. Girls And Boys
  3. Life Can Be So Nice
  4. All Day All Night
  5. Controversy
  6. Mutiny
  7. Holly Rock
  8. Kiss
  9. Love Or Money
  10. Purple Rain [live at the Arsenio Hall show on 9.Sep.91 (from TV)]
  11. Let's Go Crazy
  12. Kiss
  13. Cream
  14. Daddy Pop

Rock 2 The Flow (2CD)

Review

Roseland (1CD)

Aftershow at Roseland Club/New York on 2.Oct.88, features Patti LaBelle

Review
Track Listing
  1. Positivity
  2. Wade In The Water
  3. The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker
  4. 4
  5. Just My Imagination
  6. Jack U Off
  7. Sister
  8. I'll Take You There
  9. Down Home Blues
  10. Cold Sweat

Rude Boy (1CD)

Misc. outtakes

Label
GEMA - Nr. P 1093
Review
Track listing
  1. My Lord
  2. People Without
  3. Paisley Park
  4. Manic Monday
  5. Underground
  6. Still Would Stand [... All Time]
  7. Sleazy
  8. Elephants & Flowers
  9. Inside Of U
  10. Alphabet Street
  11. Livin' In America
  12. Do Yourself A Favour
  13. Tricky
  14. Glam Slam '91
  15. If I Luv U Tonite
  16. I Wish U Heaven
  17. Positivity

The Ryde Dyvine

Live from Glam Slam West/L.A., 19.Dec.92 (from "The Ryde Dyvine" TV special)

Label
GEMA
Review
Track listing
  1. The Ryde Dyvine (Explore Your Mind) [by The Crayons]
  2. Everybody Get On Up [by Carmen Electra]
  3. Let's Get Satisfied [by George Clinton]
  4. Tender Heart [by Rosie Gaines]
  5. U Will Be Moved [by Mavis Staples]
  6. Sexy MF
  7. Love 2 The 9's
  8. Damn U
  9. Eye Wanna Melt With U
  10. 3 Chains O' Gold
  11. The Sacrifice Of Victor
  12. A Question Of U [Nude tour, live from Tokyo, 31.Aug.90]
  13. Housequake [Nude tour, live from Tokyo, 31.Aug.90]
  14. Live 4 Love [Live from the off. Diamonds & Pearls Video]

The Rythm of your Heart (2CD)

Paris, 7-11-92, DAT-Recording, Limited 1000 numbered copies

Track listing

Secret Gig (2CD)

From the aftershow Het Paard van Troje, Rotterdam'88

Label
Living Legend - LLRCD 147/48
Review
Tracklist

Septembre (2CD)

Prince & the Revolution "Parade" final Tour, live from Stadium/Yokohama on 9.Sep.86

Review
Tracklist

Sex Of It (1CD)

Rehearsal from Nice/France in Oct.85

Review
Tracklist
  1. An Honest Man
  2. Pop Life
  3. Temptation
  4. Paisley Park
  5. Love Or Money
  6. Around The World In A Day [studio outtake]
  7. The Sex Of It (42:00) [rehearsal from 87]

Sex Toy

Label
Star 004-2CD
Review

Sexy MF (2CD)

Review

Sexy MF in Les Bains Douche

Review
Tracklist
  1. Black MF
  2. Call The Law
  3. Gett Off
  4. Sex Machine
  5. Woodstock
  6. Jughead
  7. Set 2 The Stage
  8. Sacrifice
  9. Sexy 2 the 9's
  10. Damn U
  11. 7 Hours
  12. Jealous Again
  13. Player

Sexy Mother Funker (2CD)

Label
Magic Mushrooms Records - MMR-CD 9210-2
Review
Tracklist

She's A Peach (2CD)

Live at Musical Theatre Sunrise/Florida, 8.Mar.93

Label
Unbeliveable Music - UM047/48
Review
Tracklist
  1. First concert of Act I tour, normal set
  2. Let's Go Crazy [live at the Arsenio Hall show, 9.Sep.93]
  3. Kiss [live at the Arsenio Hall show, 9.Sep.93]
  4. My Name Is Prince [live at the Arsenio Hall show, 2.Sep.93]
  5. The Morning Papers [live at the Arsenio Hall show, 2.Sep.93]
  6. Blue Light [live at the Arsenio Hall show, 2.Sep.93]

ShOckaDelica (1CD)

Label
SS-CD-001 (on the cover) GEMA CD 8020 (on the disc)
Review
Tracklist
  1. Do Yourself A Favor
  2. Horny Toad
  3. Another Lonely Christmas
  4. She's Always In My Hair
  5. 4 The Tears In Your Eyes
  6. Hello
  7. Shockadelica
  8. La La La He He He
  9. Love Or Money
  10. Crystal Ball
  11. 17 Days
  12. God

Silver (2CD)

Studio outtakes and Glam Slam Ullyses.

Label
NI 912/913
Review
Tracklist
[*] Lead vocals by Mayte
[**] Audience recording

Skin Tight (2CD)

Rehearsal from L.A. (NPG only!) in 91

Label
GEMA sidestep - 1007-1008
Review
Tracklist

Slave

Label   : None             Cat # : None
Released: November 1995    Format: 2 CD
Source  : 30th Mars 1995, The Point Theater, Dublin, Ireland
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: VG+ (soundcheck is EX-)
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. The Purple Medley
  2. Endorphinmachine
  3. The Jam
  4. Shhh
  5. Days of Wild
  6. Now
  7. Funky Stuff
  8. Sex Machine
  9. Johnny
  10. Funky Stuff
  11. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  12. Pussy Control
  13. Letitgo
  14. Pink Cashmere
  15. Loose!
  16. Orgasm
  17. I Love U in Me
  18. Peach
Total time: 71:46

Disc 2
  1. Oriental Intro
  2. 7
  3. Get Wild
  4. Billy Jack Bitch
  5. I Hate U
  6. 319
  7. Gold
  8. Count the Days*
  9. Instrumental Jam*
  10. Poor Goo*
  11. Let's Get it On*
  12. Love..Thy Will Be Done*
  13. Sex Machine*
Total time: 64:05

* = from the soundcheck on the afternoons of 29th & 30th Mars 1995.

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Prince's stay in Dublin will remembered most for his duet with Bono on The Cross at The Pod nightclub (which is featured on the single CD boot The Pod). This is just an average Gold tour show. Sound quality is fine but no tracks from the show really stick out as anything unusual here. Prince's vocals come through quite clear, much moreso than the music itself. This is both good and bad. Very good when listening to Prince's comments but bad when you want to get into the jams. What makes this release close to being worthwhile are the great excerpts from the soundcheck on his two days in Dublin. Very rare live versions of Count the Days and Let's Get it On highlight these bonus tracks. In contrast to the actual concert the sound quality here on the soundcheck is quite excellent whereas the vocals are reverberated and unclear at times, particuarily Prince's comments to the band during the tracks.

Packaging is rather mundane with a brief booklet with unattractive decorations.


Recommendation
This one can be done without. The actual concert is nothing special. The soundcheck material is the only thing worth savoring here, all 25 miutes of it. Spend the money and effort on something else, and just have someone tape you the soundcheck tracks if necessary.

Small Club Remasterd

Label   : Insect Records   Cat # : IST 8/9
Released: Mars 1995        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 18th August 1988, Paard VanTroje, Rotterdam, Holland
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX+
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Instrumental Jam
  2. DMSR
  3. Just My Imagination
  4. People Without
  5. Housequake
  6. Down Home Blues
Total time: 53:14

Disc 2
  1. Cold Sweat
  2. Forever in My Life
  3. Still Would Stand All Time
  4. I'll Take You There
  5. Rave Unto the Joy Fantastic
Total time: 52:41

The Lyrics for this concert has been by transcripted by The Live lyrics Team
Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
A recent reissue by Insect records of the most vital Prince bootleg in existance. This re-release claims to come off of the original master tape that was used on the orginal Small Club - 2nd show that night that appeared on X Records back in 1989. From that original pressing certainly no less that 50 bootlegs on CD & LP have been reissued containing the 8/18/88 gig. None of them have reproduced the same quality as the original X Records release but have come close. This is the first reissue that claims to use the original tape for the mastering process. So, the obvious question is does this reissue sound as good? Well, almost. A simultaneous comparison up against the original Small Club shows that this new reissue, although sounding excellent still isn't quite as good as the original. This reissue seems to be a little lacking in the high end, not reproducing the original's overall fidelity. One logical guess is that if the original tape was indeed used, dolby C may have been encoded somewhere along the way. This encoding would help explain the reason for a lower high frequency which thus reduces most hiss. Very minimal difference but noticeable. Sound is still truly excellent as is the packaging. Very nice booklet with color Lovesexy tour pics and a brief description of the enclosed gig. As for the performance itself, most everyone reading this is familiar with the show. Truly outstanding, clearly displaying Prince at the peak of his powers. Highlights are all over the place, most notably Prince's brilliant reworking of DMSR, Forever in My Life & Still Would Stand All Time. Prince's guitar solo on Just My Imagination (the best song Prince has performed that he didn't write) is majestic and may be the highlight of the gig. The fierce guitar solos on Rave Unto the Joy by Prince and Miko are a standout as are Boni Boyer's vocals on the trilogy of blues tracks in the middle. One could rave about this show forever. Never a bore to listen to. Still one of the most essential live recording ever released on bootleg by Prince or any other artist.


Recommendation
If you already own the origianl pressing or one of the many excellent sounding reissues, you don't need this. An absolute must have for those who don't own this show on disc.

Small Club

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 095/96
Released: June 1996        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 18th August 1988, Live at Paard VanTroje, The Hague, Holland
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX+
Tracklist Disc 1
  1. Instrumental Jam
  2. D.M.S.R.
  3. Just My Imagination
  4. People Without
  5. Housequake
  6. Down Home Blues
Total time: 53:50

Disc 2
  1. Cold Sweat
  2. Forever in My Life
  3. Still Would Stand All Time
  4. I'll Take You There
  5. Rave Unto the Joy Fantastic
Total time: 55:21

The Lyrics for this concert has been by transcripted by The Live lyrics Team

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
It is no secret that this is arguably the most essential bootleg recording in circulation for Prince fans. It is first and foremost on my personal list of favorites. Even though there are now a plethora of soundboard recordings available from nearly every tour, this is a perfect recording of a coveted aftershow. Packaging on this new Moonraker reissue is very nice. Centered around photos from the Lovesexy tour program this is a beautiful document of a classic show.

The sound quality is to my ears identical to the original release of Small Club 2nd Show That Night by X records in 1989. This is the first time I've said this about any reissue of this show. Although many have tried before this is the first Small Club recording to actually match the original in sound quality. There have been no less than a couple dozen of reissues over the past 6 years. In a blind test with both sources playing simultaneously I could not tell them apart. If there is a difference in sound it is discernible to me.

The show itself is a true aftershow classic, with everything we could ask for in a performance: killer guitar solos (Rave Unto the Joy Fantastic & Just My Imagination), great vocals ( Still Would Stand All Time), lots of Boni Boyer, and a couple of unreleased songs (People Without, etc..). This is Prince at his physical and performing prime. Looking back I would have to say that 1987-88 featured him at his best more consistently that any other time of his career. His aftershows during this time period are just legendary including the incredible Camden Palace show in London on July 25th, the Hamburg show in late August and one of the first, the Quasimodo gig on the Sign O the Times tour. Never has his ferocity been so evident at shows such as these. His effortless ability to mix stunning cover versions and unreleased tracks along with completely new renditions of his classics is remarkable. It also has a lot to do with his look. Watch the clips of the Camden Palace gig and you can see a stronger, firmer Prince that we've seen in the recent years. Not one as frail and weightless as we're becoming accustomed to now. What is also noticeable in those aftershow clips is that Prince KNEW he had just hit his prime. His relaxed mood with the European fans, his musicianship, and his first truly great backing band had reached a peak at this time unmatched to that point in his career. His confidence and showmanship have never been so apparent.

Recommendation
This is an improvement over all previous Small Club recordings that I've heard except the original on X Records. If you don't own this show already what are you waiting for?? A true must.

Small Club - 2nd Show That Night

Label   : Beech Marten      Cat # : BM 047/2
Released: 1994 (?)          Format: 2 CD
Source  : 18th August, 1988, Aftershow at Paard van Troje, Den Haag, The Netherlands
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX+
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Instrumental Jam (3:20)
  2. D.M.S.R. (8:24)
  3. Just My Imagination (8:09)
  4. People Without (10:08)
  5. Housequake (5:21)
  6. Kansas City (8:19)


Disc 2
  1. Don't Care (10:18)
  2. Forever In My Life (3:20)
  3. Still Would Stand All Time (10:56)
  4. I'll Take You There (6.16)
  5. R.A.V.E. (2:41)


The Lyrics for this concert has been by transcripted by The Live lyrics Team

Review
The greatest aftershow on 2 CD, perfect quality, amazing aftershow! Just close your eyes and you are in het paard van Troje. Get this one! I should know, I live in Den Haag and I was there (also my 2nd show that night!)... You can hear some people in the beginning, but they become silent after 2 min's because of the beautiful, funky show they can't believe they are seeing!

The soundquality is excellent, and imho the music quality is brilliant. It's one of the best aftershows I've ever heard. Prince is told to have improvised on lyrics in People Without. I looked for another version of People Without, but I couldn't find, so I think that it's an unique recording.

Small Club, Second Show That Night (2CD)

Aftershow at Paard van Troje/Den Haag on 18.Aug.88

Label
X Rekords - CD 7 DEF & CD 8 DEF
Review
Tracklist

Sometimes It Snows In April (1CD)

Rehearsal for Parade show in Boston on 3.Apr.86

Label
Rocks 92072
Review
Tracklist
  1. Around the World in a Day
  2. Christopher Tracy's Parade/New Position/I Wonder U
  3. Raspberry Beret
  4. Alexa de Paris
  5. Controversy
  6. Mutiny
  7. Anotherloverholenyohead
  8. Doggie In the Window/Automatic/D.M.S.R.
  9. Under The Cherry Moon
  10. Pop Life
  11. Girls And Boys
  12. Life Can Be So Nice
  13. Purple Rain [short intro]
  14. A Love Bizarre
  15. Kiss [short intro]
  16. Mountains [long instumental]

Something Paisley

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 129
Released: July 1996        Format: 1 CD
Source  : 6th December 1990, Rehearsal at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, USA
Type    : Mono Soundboard Recording
Rating by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Sound: VG+
Rating by bergerp@kapsch.co.at
Sound: VG
Tracklist
  1. Something Funky
  2. Let's Go Crazy
  3. Horny Pony
  4. Money Don't Matter 2Nite
  5. Diamond And Pearls
  6. Cream
  7. Willing And Able
  8. Live 4 Love
  9. Daddy Pop/Release It
  10. The Flow
  11. Do Me, Baby
  12. Something Funky
  13. Let's Go Crazy
  14. Horny Pony
Total time: 71:48

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
This is a long ways away from the being the best material Prince has ever performed with. Songs such as Something Funky and Horny Pony are just bland at best. With the sole exception of Cream and Money Don't Matter 2nite, two of the better songs on the Diamonds and Pearls LP, the rest of these versions add nothing to their studio counterparts. Cream comes off with a little harder edge on the guitar which gives it a nice feel and Daddy Pop resembles the superior outtake version many of us own moreso than resembling the destroyed LP rendition. This album may have sold more than any other album for him this decade but it certainly wasn't because it was his best. The inclusion of Rosie Gaines on such banal material is simply a waste and Tony M. should've been nothing more than just a dancer.

Hidden here is a rendition of The Flow, a true highlight of the set. Once again this rehearsal track more closely follows in the footsteps of the outtake version we have from early 1991. It in no way resembles the horrendous portrayal of it on the O{+> album. Thank god. The original Flow is a killer track. Whatever happened to it between 1991 and its official release is a travesty. Nevertheless, this track served as the high point of the set for me.

Fortunately, there is some substantial interaction between Prince and the band as well as the usual joking around. Moments like this are priceless to us and are always the insight we would love to have into his everyday world.

Sound quality is clear mono, slightly disappointing. The packaging is gorgeous with a very attractive cover and booklet and a great font used on the front cover for the title.

Recommendation
If you liked the songs on this album then this will suit you just fine. A double CD set here with the second CD containing all of the original outtakes for the D & P album would've been an idea. I won't be playing this a lot because I'm not a big fan of the material, but it's very well put together and is still a rehearsal for a tour that previously didn't exist.

Review by bergerp@kapsch.co.at
Another nice release from the Moonraker label. To my knowledge this is not a re-release. The rehearsal was for the show at the Rio De Janeiro festival (which can be found on the May U live 2 see the Down CD. The sound quality is very good (some years ago I'd called it "very very excellent ++", but the standard is pretty high nowadays!) It's from the soundboard, no audience noise can be heard - because there was no audience :-) - just a little hiss in the background. Prince is rehearsing the songs with the band, so you often hear him commanding "Rosie do this... Tony do that ... a little faster ... etc".


Soul Psychodelicide

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 190
Released: November 1996    Format: 1 CD
Source  : 22nd July 1986, Rehearsels in Minneapolis, USA
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating by ejansen@worldonline.nl
Music: 9
Sound: 9
Tracklist
  1. Life Can Be So Nice (0:47)
  2. Soul Psychodelicide (59:34)
  3. Around The World In A Day (2:04)
  4. Christopher Tracy`s Parade (3:03)
  5. New Position (2:10)
  6. I Wonder U (3:17)
  7. Raspberry Beret (2:29)
  8. Delirious (1:08)
  9. Controversy (2:37)
  10. Mutiny (2:10)
Total time: 79:21

Review by ejansen@worldonline.nl
This is a release which features a rehearsel for the Parade tour. It has been a long time since I have heard a rehearsel with such a great sound quality. Only the last Moonraker releases of rehearsels (Family Business, Funk City, Now's The Time) have the same quality as this one. Prince is featured on this release with the Revolution and the songs are realy great. Sometimes there are intervention by Prince heard to the members of the band. This is a great rehearsel, with Prince from his best side. The album comes with an 8 page full color fold-out booklet.

Recommendation
If you don`t have any good release featuring the Parade Tour, this is one to have. As said before, the sound quality is great, and Prince realy get`s into a groove on this one. If you pick up this one, you won`t be sorry.

Stagetronic (in concert) (2CD)

Live at Ahoy/Rotterdam 28.May.92

Label
Crystal Cat Records - CC 303/4
Review
Tracklist

Stars& Bars (2CD)

O(+> live at Club Le Stars & Bars/Monte Carlo, May 4th 1994

Label
LGB 001
Review
Tracklist

Still Waiting

Label   : None             Cat # : None
Released: July 1996        Format: 1 CD
Source  : 25th Feburary 1982, Live in Monroe, Louisiana, USA.
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: VG+ (Dazeofwild@aol.com)
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Uptown
  2. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
  3. Still Waiting
  4. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. Head
  6. Dirty Mind
  7. Do Me, Baby
  8. Controversy
  9. Let's Work
Total time: 75:59

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
It's hard to believe that there once was a day quite a few years ago when I started collecting that a Controversy tour tape was like finding the holy grail. Nowadays we've almost reached a dozen shows from this brilliant tour and I find myself almost yawning in disbelief everytime a new one pops up on CD or video. Amazing.

This show is consistently better quality than the Bloomington show that appears on the Moonlight bootleg. It still however doesn't quite meet the standards set by the City Lights set. I just never get tired of hearing his jams on Head, I Wanna Be Your Lover and Controversy. Musically speaking, these were show stoppers. Unlike the 1999 tour, the Controversy shows out-classed the LP it was promoting. All of the LP versions sound mundane to the live versions, a trait that wouldn't be reversed until the Parade and Sign O' the Times tours came around.

The show highlight here is a rare 12 minute version of Still Waiting. His interaction with the crowd is playful but his nervousness really didn't go away until later in his career. His dirty and rude boy attitude seems more forced here than something that comes natural. This may have been due to the fact that for the first time in his career he was headlining in front of arena sized crowds, rather than club gigs like on the Dirty Mind tour. He had a reputation to live up to here and he didn't want to disappoint. Fortunately, his acting never got in the way of his live show. At this point in his career he was a far better performer than studio artist. His best early moments all existed on a stage such as this.

Packaging here is mundane with some early color stage shots from the tour but nothing as elaborate as we're used to. On a side note here...I thought he played New Orleans on this same date (2/25/82). Does anyone know what is correct?

Recommendation
It would be blasphemy for me not to highly recommend a soundboard Controversy show. If you own City Lights this isn't a necessity but I won't be trading mine away.

Studio Nights

Label   : None             Cat # : NA
Released: January 1996     Format: 6 CD
Source  : Demos & outakes from 1976-1987
Type    : Studio Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX/EX+
Tracklist
Disc 1 Work In Progress
  1. Sweet Thing*
  2. Wouldn't U Love 2 Love Me?
  3. Spending My Time
  4. Rock Me, Baby
  5. Untitled
  6. Do You Wanna Ride?
  7. Nightingale
  8. Leaving For New York
  9. Untitled
  10. Untitled
  11. Untitled
  12. Telephone Conversation
  13. Untitled
  14. Untitled
  15. For You
  16. For You
  17. Untitled
  18. Untitled
  19. Untitled
  20. Soft And Wet
  21. For You
  22. For You
  23. Untitled
Total time: 58:04
* Original by Rufus Chaka & Khan

Disc 2 The Rebels
  1. You
  2. Too Long
  3. Loving You
  4. Thrill or Kill You
  5. Disco Away
  6. Instrumental
  7. Instrumental
  8. If I Love U 2 Nite
  9. Turn Me On
  10. Baby, Baby, Baby*
  11. Nadeara*
  12. K-Funk interview*
Total time: 43:55
* Bonus tracks

Disc 3 Sound 80
  1. Just As Long As We're Together
  2. Baby
  3. Soft And Wet
  4. My Love Is Forever
  5. We Can Work It Out
  6. Make It Through The Storm
  7. Instrumental
  8. Baby Instrumental
  9. Just As Long As We're Together
  10. Wouldn't U Love 2 Love Me?
  11. I Miss You
  12. Donna
  13. Down A Long, Lonely Road
Total time: 47:57

Disc 4 Instrumentals
  1. Instrumental
  2. Instrumental
  3. Instrumental
  4. Instrumental
  5. Instrumental
  6. Instrumental
  7. Instrumental
  8. Instrumental
  9. Instrumental
  10. Instrumental
  11. Instrumental
  12. Instrumental
  13. Instrumental
  14. Instrumental
  15. Instrumental
  16. Instrumental
Total time: 71:37

Disc 5 Untitled
  1. Just As Long As We're Together
  2. Untitled Instrumental
  3. Untitled Instrumental
  4. Broken, Lonely And Crying
  5. (Gotta Stop) Messin' About
  6. Tick, Tick, Bang
  7. Turn It Up
  8. D.M.S.R.
  9. Delirious
  10. Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)
Total time: 46:35

Disc 6 Untitled
  1. Erotic City
  2. Computer Blue
  3. Darling Nikki
  4. Darling Nikki
  5. Miss Understood*
  6. Suzie Lovelace+
  7. Get On Up
  8. U Gotta Shake Something
Total time: 53:30
* Susannah Melvoin on lead vox
+ Brownmark on lead vox

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
An instant classic. This will undoubtedly rank among the top in the list of essential bootlegs released by any artist, including Bob Dylan, and the best of the Beatles unreleased studios sessions. Six CD's that center primarily around Prince's early work. Most of the material here is from the 1976-81 range, with a few tracks from the 1999 & Purple Rain years thrown in at the end. Sound quality on the first CD is rough at points, simply because of the inexpansive recording devices used by Prince at that time. I doubt his acutal master copies sound much better than anything we have here in our hands with these CDs, and that's pretty scary to know. The outtakes from 1978 & 1979, the first two years Prince released official albums are in sparkling quality, in particular Just as Long as We're Together and Soft & Wet. The heavy dose of 1980 material, including the unreleased jam sessions by the group The Rebels is also a strong statement to Prince's early rock 'n roll roots (in case the Dirty Mind album wasn't a testament to that already). Nothing is more interesting here than the original demo of Tick, Tick Bang. Disc one with all of the very early material and disc four, which is comprised completely of instrumentals are the two most difficult discs to play here. The 16 instrumentals are in near perfect quality, but they do tend to be more of a novelty than something enjoyable towards their conclusion. The 1999 & Purple Rain alternate versions are my highlights, in particular the extended version of Delirious, and the unedited and rocking version of the original Computer Blue (which Prince edited down to make room for Take Me With U). The drawback here is that there's not enough material from 1985-87. The early material dominates, and although the majority of it is in CD quality, this is still arguably some of Prince's weakest work. But hey, the man was only about 20 years old when this early material was created. Packaging is very nice, but not overwhelming which was probably intentional so that most of the attention could be focused on the music. The 6 CD's come in four cases, with the first two CD's in single jewel cases. The Work in Progress CD comes with lyrics to a few of the early jams.

Recommendation
Sound quality is rough only at the very start. Stereo CD quality dominates. Too many instrumental jams to enjoy but from a historical point are very worthwhile. An absolute must have for the Prince studio enthusiast and historian.


Review by bergerp@kapsch.co.at
This one is one of the greatest bootlegs I ever saw and listened to! 6 CDs in a beautiful packaging, full with demos, outtakes and alternate versions from 76-87. All in absolute brilliant quality. If you know the famous City Lights 11CD set then you know what I'm talking about. This time the sound is better and filled with never heard before outakes... It was (and still is!) a pure eargasm to listen to this set. :-) Here are the CDs Work In Progress, The Rebels, Sound 80, and Untitled in detail:

Work In Progress The pre-Warner Brothers boom box tapes
This one is my favourite CD. Prince's young voice just with piano or guitar. Sweet Thing is so different to the versions he now used to play. Rock Me, Baby and Do You Wanna Ride? are so cool that I want everybody to listen to that crosses my way. :) In Leaving For New York he sings about the sad feelings he had when he had to leave his girlfriend in Mpls while he was going to New York (to start his career). The booklet includes the lyrics for this song and for Rock Me, Baby too.

Sound 80 Outtakes, demos and alternate versions from 77-80
The alternate versions of the released songs are not very different but the rest is brilliant again. We Can Work It Out is not the Beatles' song. Some of the outtakes were already known (like I Miss U, Donna, and Down A Long Lonely Road), but only in bad quality. The second CD features 16 instrumentals in a jazz-funk-rock style. Sound like Minnaepolis Genius volume II...

The Rebels Prince's group project from 1980 (feat. Dez Dickerson and Andre Cymone)
The booklet gives only litte information about the tracks on this CD. It was completely unknown that outtakes of the group The Rebels exist. So I can only guess that all but the last three tracks are from this project. They don't feature Prince on lead vocals but it's without doubt that he is in the band and maybe wrote the songs too. Part one (till Disco Away) is very rock orientated and part two (b-side?) is more funky and slow. If I Love U 2 Nite is really gourgous, so sweet. Miles away from Mica's and Mayte's versions. Did I say miles? Light-years...:) Baby, Baby, Baby and Nadeara sound like very early Prince outtakes (just him with accoustic guitar). The K-Funk interview is funny, Prince laughes a lot and goofes around. Sounds like a fake interview to me. Unfortunately the recording level is very low here.

Untitled Outtakes and alternate versions from 77-87
This is my second favourite CD from the set. Needles to say that the sound quality is perfect again. Broken, Lonely And Crying is a nice rock'n'roll tune. You may know it already from the City Lights set, this time it's the studio version. Tick, Tick, Bang is da bomb! (What else... :) Very different, very cool. The most alternate versions are extended or have different endings. Miss Understood is an outtake from The Family's album. Great to hear that unique '86 sound from the Revolution band again. Get On Up is recorded with the Sign O' The Times band and sounds very different to Carmen Electra's version (not rapped!). U Gotta Shake Something is a strange tune. It's also recorded with this band, but according to the voice at the beginning of the track (radio announcer?) it's by Flash. ("You are listening to WOOL, your alternative music station. Here is the brand new one by the Flash.") In the first part of this live reording I could swear that it's not Prince on lead vocals but a *very* close voice (St. Paul?). But during the end I'm not so sure, it could be Prince with a cold. :) The song sounds like someone develops Shake to the rhythm of It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night. On June 8th 95 this song was performed live by O(+> at Glam Slam Miami, says the booklet. I didn't find it on the June VII CD. Anyone who remembers?



Superhero

Label   : Not yet known    Cat # : SPO 1/2 180395
Released: December 1995    Format: 2 CD
Source  : 18th Mars 1995, Birmingham, England
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. The Purple Medley
  2. Endorphinmachine
  3. The Jam
  4. Shhh
  5. Days of Wild
  6. Hair
  7. Now
  8. Babies Makin' Babies
  9. It Takes Two
  10. Sex Machine
  11. Funky Stuff
  12. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  13. Pussy Control
  14. Letitgo
  15. Pink Cashmere
  16. Loose
Total time: 59:46

Disc 2
  1. I Love U In Me
  2. Peach
  3. 7
  4. Get Wild
  5. Gold
  6. Same December*
  7. 18 & Over*
  8. Zannalee*
  9. Empty Room*
Total time: 62:09

* = Audience recording of studio tracks

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
The best Gold Experience tour CD I've heard thus far, in terms of sound & performance quality (this is excluding the Emporium aftershows). Packaging is average, with a nice cover photo but goes little beyond that. Sound quality here could not be much better for an audience recording. Crystal clear in parts, with a fine balance between the highs and lows. As is the case with audience recordings the songs with the sparsest arrangements come through as the highlights. This includes a beautiful version of I Love U In Me which opens CD #2 and is my favorite part of the show. Tracks like 7, Sex Machine, and Letitgo also shine here due to the wonderful sound quality. The 4 bonus tracks at the end are also in fine quality but are nothing different than the versions we've heard prior on several other bootlegs. Listening to the Gold shows in this new light convince me this his finest tour since 1987.


Recommendation
I may change my mind at a much later date, but as of right now this is the best Gold tour CD set to own. Not for the packaging, but for the sound.

Sweet Thing

Label   : NA               Cat # : ST-442
Released: April 1996       Format: 1 CD
Source  : 18th Mars 1995, Aftershow at The Astoria, Londo
Type    : Audience Recording
Rating
Sound: A (Audience Recording...But Very Clear)
Tracklist
  1. The Glam Slam Boogie*
  2. Sweet Thing^
  3. U Got the Love^
  4. Love..Thy Will Be Done
  5. Funky
  6. 18&Over
  7. Believe in U
  8. The Ride
  9. Get Wild
  10. Gold~
Total time: 72:19

* with George Benson
^ with Chaka Khan
~ album version

Review by spooky_e@ix.netcom.com
Although this is an audience recording and the Packaging is a bit sparce, its is still an atractive peice. Packaging is sorta like a CD single would be. Sound is good. Tracks R somewhat rare. I give it an A if U don't have good studio versions of the same things elsewhere. Get Wild Live IS ALL THAT...
Packaging: Psycadelic Swirl W/O(+> in the Interactive Tophat wearing the Three Chains of Turin. No lyrics sheet. Just the picture...Nice But 2 Simple.

Symbolism

Review
Tracklist
  1. The Love Mix
  2. Almost Black Mix
  3. House Quake / Ultimix
  4. Glam Slam / Escape Dub
  5. Baby I'm a Star / Fatbag Remix
  6. Nelson Dance

Take It 2 The Bridge (1CD)

Graffiti Bridge outtakes (diff. vers.) from 89

Tracklist
  1. Can't Stop This Feeling I Got
  2. New Power Generation #1
  3. New Power Generation #2
  4. Elephants & Flowers
  5. Round And Round
  6. We Can Funk
  7. Love Machine
  8. Tick, Tick, Bang
  9. Melody Cool #1
  10. Melody Cool #2
  11. Still Would Stand All Time
  12. The Grand Progression
  13. Graffiti Bridge
  14. New Power Generation Pt.II
  15. New Power Generation Pt.I+II

Take This Beat

Review

This Is my Night (1CD)

Aftershow at DNA Lounge/San Francisco, 12.Apr.93

Label
Kiss The Stone - KTS 229
Review
Tracklist
  1. The Sacrifice Of Victor
  2. Come
  3. Peach
  4. Gold Nigga
  5. Black MF In The House
  6. I'll Take You There
  7. Papa
  8. Sexy Dancer
  9. Let's Get Satisfied [Come]
  10. 777-9311
  11. Hair
  12. What Is Hip?
  13. When You Were Mine
  14. Sexy MF
  15. Love 2 The 9's
  16. Sexy MF

This is What We do 2 Have Fun (2CD)

Label
Midnight Beat - MB CD 043/44
Review
Tracklist

A Time 2 Dream

Label
After Dark (AD 974)
Review
Tracklist
  1. Allegiance [studio]
  2. Johnny [from 'Gold Nigga' CD]
  3. Kiss [studio, acoustic]
  4. The Ball/Joy in Repetition [(studio, fully segued]
  5. Deuce & a Quarter [from 'GN' CD]
  6. Poor Goo [live from Act 2 aftershow]
  7. Black MF in the House [spoken intro, from 'GN' CD]
  8. 2gether [live from Act 2 tour]
  9. Dark [live from Act 2 tour]
  10. I Hear Your Voice [studio]
  11. The Voice [supposed 3rd version, Prince on lead 4:32]
  12. Electric Chair [from 'SNL' rehearsal]

Thunder

Label   : Not yet known    Cat # : TNR 1/2 240692
Released: July 1995        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 24th June 1992, Earls' Court, London, England
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX-
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Intro
  2. Thunder
  3. Daddy Pop
  4. Diamonds and Pearls
  5. Let's Go Crazy
  6. Kiss
  7. Jughead
  8. Dead On It
  9. Purple Rain
  10. Live 4 Love
  11. Lively Up Yourself
  12. Delirious
  13. Willing & Able
  14. Damn U
  15. Sexy MF
Total time: 67:34

Disc 2
  1. Oriental Intro
  2. Thieves in the Temple
  3. It
  4. A Night in Tunisia
  5. Strollin' (instrumental)
  6. Insatiable
  7. Gett Off
  8. The Flow
  9. Cream
  10. Chain of Fools
  11. Erotic City '92*
Total time: 49:43

* DJ remix


Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Apart from one warmup gig at Glam Slam Minneapolis (which I was fortunate enough to attend) the Diamonds & Pearls tour never touched the states. It's ashame too because much like the Lovesexy tour it was a show that was much more exciting when seen rather than just heard. A true spectacle that supposedly obliterated your senses and kind of left the music itself in the background. Perhaps this is why all of the Diamonds and Pearls tour concert tapes we've ('we' are the people who didn't get to see the tour) listened to have sounded rather bland. Very few of the songs on the tapes surpassed their studio couterparts which is rare for a Prince tour. Listening to this tour has never been a favorite pastime of mine. It showed no musical or creative growth for Prince at this stage of his career. Sure the show was probably a delight to see but was he really taking any chances here musically?? No. All of the best songs from D & P album splattered with the crowd pleasing oldies. This disc set captures the first soundboard recording from the tour. The sound quality is a vast improvement over the plethora of audience recordings available (with the exception of the outstanding Stagetronic disc set of the 5/28/92 Rotterdam show). The tour can be heard here in a better light than ever before. While still being mundane musically it still displayed signs of brilliance. In particular are thrilling versions of Delirious & Thieves in the Temple. Prince was looking for a little financial boost with this album and tour. He probably got it but in return lost a little of his musical respect. The Diamonds & Pearls era just came and went. Nothing about this era plastered our brains like Sign O' The Times, 1999 & Purple Rain. Sound quality here is excellent. Not quite City Lights standards but still very enjoyable. Packaging is quite nice with several different shots from the tour in his yellow canary outfit. The bonus track Erotic City '92 is a very good remix. Actually worth listening to more than once.


Recommendation
No soundboard show has ever appeared from the D & P tour until now. A must have for that reason alone since sound and packaging complement each other here nicely. This disc set now gives us a soundboard show of every tour from 1980 to 1992 available on CD.

Thunder

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 098/99
Released: July 1996        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 24th June, 1992, Live at Earl's Court, London, England
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX+ (Dazeofwild@aol.com)
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. Intro
  2. Thunder
  3. Daddy Pop
  4. Diamonds & Pearls
  5. Let's Go Crazy
  6. Kiss
  7. Dead On It
  8. Jughead
  9. Purple Rain
  10. Live 4 Love
  11. Lively Up Yourself
  12. Delirious
  13. Willing & Able
  14. Damn U

Disc 2
  1. Sexy MF
  2. Oriental Intro
  3. Thieves in the Temple
  4. It
  5. A Night in Tunisia
  6. Strollin'
  7. Insatiable
  8. Gett Off
  9. The Flow
  10. Cream
  11. Chain of Fools

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
This features the finest packaging of all of the Moonraker reissues. Beautifully designed cover makes this look scarily official. Nice D & P tour photos inside are included along with dates of the entire tour and lyrics to the title track.

The previous release of this show (also entitled Thunder) was released last year. The sound quality on the Moonraker release far outshines the previous release, even to a greater extent that I had hoped. This release exceeded my expectations moreso than any of the other Moonraker reissues that I've reviewed. That doesn't necessarily mean that this is my favorite show but it certainly was the most pleasant surprise of the bunch. This is near perfect stereo sound unlike its mono predecessor. Definitely on target (as Peter Berger previously noted) with the quality of the Studio Nights releases. It's surprising how much better this tour sounds when listened to in stereo soundboard quality.

This show and tour is the least spontaneous and interesting of his career. The true unique highlights were too few and far between. I get the impression that this tour was a money making tour without a message, which makes for a bad mix. The Lovesexy tour may have been similar in many ways but at least it had a particular message. The Act II tour also seemed to be designed to make money but at least it brought back some real classics for Prince to tear up (The Cross, Sign O' the Times, etc..). The D & P tour did not and for this reason is one of the least appealing to listen to. Two musical highlights here stick out in this show; a great revision of Delirious and the tremendous acoustic reworking of Thieves in the Temple. The inclusion of Rosie Gaines is always a highlight of this tour just like Boni Boyer was on the Lovesexy tour. In my opinion neither of these two women were featured prominently enough for my liking. This is an average show for this tour and a below average show for his career. Thank goodness for the sound quality and packaging here, its salvaging any interest I have left in this tour.

Recommendation
Sound quality makes this a must and it looks great. The tour mysteriously becomes enjoyable when listened to with this quality.

Tokyo '90

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 097
Released: July 1996        Format: 1 CD
Source  : 31st August 1990, Live in Tokyo, Japan
Type    : Hi-FI Stereo TV Broadcast Recording
Rating
Sound: EX+ (Dazeofwild@aol.com)
Tracklist
Disc 1
  1. The Future
  2. 1999
  3. Housequake
  4. Sexy Dancer
  5. Kiss
  6. I'm in the Mood
  7. Purple Rain
  8. Take Me With U
  9. Bambi
  10. Alphabet St.
  11. The Question of U
  12. When Doves Cry
  13. Do Me, Baby
  14. Ain't No Way
  15. Little Red Corvette
  16. Batdance
  17. Partyman
  18. Baby I'm A Star
Total time: 74:01

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Moonraker continues onward and upward with an attractive release from the Nude tour of the August 31st show at the Tokyo Dome in 1990. The only previous release of this show that I've ever listened to on disc was In Japan. This reissue easily surpasses the quality of that release in all aspects.

Sound quality is wonderful as expected and the show and tour was perhaps underrated when listened to closely. This copy of the show is about 98% complete with a negligible amount missing. The show and tour had its downside though, in particular the rather weak track listing (Batdance, Partyman) and some songs that we've never needed to hear live again (When Doves Cry, Kiss, Housequake, 1999, Purple Rain). Tracks such as The Question of U, Alphabet St. and Ain't No Way help make this show exciting, which is no more apparent than in the sizzling version of Bambi. Missing from this particular show is the exciting improvised funk versions of Controversy that helped break the tour from the monotony it suffered from later on. It's so unfortunate that Prince's tours from 1984 and on have been so preprogrammed to a fixed medley of songs somewherein the show. I can think of no tour since the 1999 tour that doesn't suffer from this.

The packaging is once again on par with the best. Beautiful photos with a complete itinerary of the tour in a 10 page booklet. It would've been nice to see a double CD release here with disc 2 containing an excellent copy (which must exist somewhere) the Spanish TV broadcast of the show on 7/29/90 in La Coruna, Spain. Maybe an improved copy of that show is in the works because it would be worth the time.

Recommendation
I hate to be redundant but... as of right now this is easily the definitive CD release of the Nude tour. A must.

Tokyo Budokan

Label   :                  Cat # : 
Released: May 1996         Format: 2 CD
Source  : 16th January 1996, Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
Type    : Audience Recording
Tracklist
  1. Endorphinmachine
  2. Shhh!
  3. Days Of Wild
  4. Now
  5. Babies Makin' Babies
  6. Sex Machine
  7. Johnny
  8. The Glam Slam Boogie
  9. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
  10. P Control
  11. Letitgo
  12. Starfish And Coffee
  13. The Cross
  14. The Jam
  15. One Of Us
  16. Do Me, Baby
  17. Sexy MF
  18. If I Was Your Girlfriend
  19. Vicki Waiting
  20. Purple Medley
  21. 7
  22. Billy Jack Bitch
  23. I Hate U (intro)
  24. 319
  25. Gold
  26. We March*
  27. Love... Thy Will Be Done*
  28. I Hate U*
  29. Funky Stuff^
  30. Mary, Don't You Weep^
  31. One Of Us~

* 9th January 1996, Live at Budokan,Tokyo
^ 17th January 1996, Live at Budokan,Tokyo (also on Budokan)
~ From French TV, Sung by Joan Osborne

Review by bergerp@kapsch.co.a
Audience recordings with very little noise from the audience. Along with the Budokan 3CD and The Gold Ex-Prince I've heard now three complete Japan gigs (Jan.11/16/17) plus various songs from other concerts (Jan.8/9/13) and still I can't name a favourite show. Each one has it's highlights but overall they're quite equal. So if you already have Budokan I'd not recommend this release. The package is nice but nothing special. Limited Ed. of 1000.

The Trip

Label
SACEM - 90-82-01
Review
Tracklist
  1. Baby your a Trip
  2. A Better Place to Die
  3. Heaven [A place in heaven]
  4. An Honest Man
  5. Poplife
  6. Paisley Park
  7. Love or $
  8. yHoly Rock [Holly Rock]

The Ultimate Rehearsal Collection (3CD)

Rehearsals

Track listing

Uncut Diamonds

Studio outtakes from 90-91

Label
GEMA E.M. Records - CD 1999-1
Review
Track listing
  1. The Flow [sung by Tony with a lot of different lyrices than that on 0(+>]
  2. Daddy Pop [ALOT different than on the album version]
  3. Diamonds And Pearls [rel. vers.]
  4. Cream [a few minor variations]
  5. Strollin' [rel. vers.]
  6. Willing And Able
  7. Violet The Organ Grinder
  8. Walk Don't Walk
  9. Horny Pony [a different version than what was released as a B side]
  10. Money Don't Matter 2 Night [rel. vers.]
  11. Something Funky
  12. School Yard
  13. Live 4 Love [done differently, added lyrics and guitar parts]

Undertaker (1CD)

Label
RCD-004
Review
Track listing
  1. The Ride
  2. Poor Goo
  3. Honky Tonk Women
  4. Bambi
  5. The Undertaker
  6. Dolphin
  7. Billy Jack Bitch
  8. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  9. Loose!
  10. Shoop
  11. It's alright
  12. I believe in U
  13. Maybe Your Baby

Under The London Moon (2CD)

Live from Wembley Arena/London, 12.Aug.86

Tracklist
  1. Around the World In a Day
  2. Christopher Tracy's Parade
  3. New Position
  4. I Wonder U
  5. Raspberry Beret
  6. Delirious
  7. Controversy
  8. Mutiny
  9. Do Me Baby
  10. Doggie In the Window
  11. Automatic
  12. D.M.S.R.
  13. When Doves Cry
  14. Under The Cherry Moon
  15. Anotherloverholenyohead
  16. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  17. Head
  18. Pop Life
  19. Girls And Boys
  20. Life Can Be So Nice
  21. 1999
  22. Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
  23. Mountains
  24. Kiss
  25. Purple Rain

Under The Spanish Moon (1CD)

Nude Tour June, 1990, Spain

Label
Barfly Recordings - V001
Review
Tracklist
  1. Purple Rain
  2. Take Me With U
  3. Alphabet Street
  4. Question Of U
  5. Controversy
  6. A Song 4 U
  7. Ain't No Way
  8. Nothing Compares 2 U
  9. Batdance
  10. Partyman
  11. Baby I'm A Star

Unreleased Mixes (1CD)

Label
ODY 11 Nelson Mix 1
Review
Track list
  1. Controversy New York City Mixes (5:40)
  2. Kiss Paisley Park Mixes (6:59)
  3. Get Off 23 Positions Version (7:17)
  4. Time Far Out Version (8:07)
  5. When Doves Cry Wild Version (8:27)
  6. I Feel for You Skyline Mix (6:38)
  7. 1999 Dive With The Whales Version (6:01)
  8. Sexy M.F. Ultimate Version (8:46)
  9. Alphabet Street Illiterate Mix (7:13)
  10. Nothing Compares 2 U Atmosphere Mix (7:31)

Veni Vidi Vici (2CD)

Rehearsal at 1st Avenue/MPLS, 3.Mar.86

Tracklist
  1. Around the World In a Day
  2. Christopher Tracy's Parade
  3. New Position
  4. I Wonder U
  5. Paisley Park
  6. Raspberry Beret
  7. Alexa De Paris
  8. Controversy
  9. Mutiny
  10. Soft & Wet
  11. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  12. Head
  13. Under The Cherry Moon
  14. Pop Life
  15. Girls & Boys
  16. Life Can Be So Nice
  17. Purple Rain
  18. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
  19. Anotherloverholenyohead
  20. Mountains
  21. A Love Bizarre
  22. America
  23. Kiss
  24. Warm Up [from soundcheck]
  25. Controversy [from soundcheck]
  26. Mutiny [from soundcheck]

Versace & Other Experiences

Label   : Free Music       Cat # : 007
Released: December 1995    Format: 1 CD
Source  : Versace Experience sampler tape
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Music: 8.5
Sound: Versace sampler tracks: 3, Others: 7 or 8
Tracklist
  1. Intro/Pussy Control* Control Tempo edit
  2. Pheromone Version 2 New Version
  3. Sonny T / Rootie Kazootie* A mix of two haunting mellow grooves recorded in '95
  4. However Much U Want Duet with Mayte
  5. Chauntounette Controlle* French Remix
  6. Loose Acid Guitar Remix
  7. Race Black & White Mix
  8. Letitgo New Version
  9. Interactive Version 3 Global Groove Mix
  10. Walk Don't Walk New Version
  11. The Sacrifice Of Victor Kirky J's Remix
  12. Controversy Kirky J's Remix
  13. What's My Name Experience Pope, My Name Is, The Max The Flow, Push
  14. Pussy Control* Club Mix Edit
  15. Hit U in The Socket with Rosie Gaines
  16. MPLS 12" Remix by The New Power Trio
Total time: 77:59
* From the Versace Experience sampler tape

Review by visionex@panix.com
I Love, but hate this CD. It's definately not the complete Versace Experience sampler, but that's O.K. because theremaining Versace tracks are available now officailly. The tracks that are from the versace sampler are of really poor quality and are cued improperly. The remaining tracks except for three are remixes of already existing songs. A couple of tracks just jump in or out, which can be very frustrating. Otherwise I really like this one.


Recommendation
I like it, but other may not. Definitely don't buy it if your for a copy of The Versace Experience Sampler. Do buy it if your looking for alternative remix of some of your favorite songs.

Victory

Label   : CDM              Cat # : G 53 211
Released:                  Format: 1 CD
Source  : 
Type    : Audience Recording
Tracklist
  1. Kiss
  2. Girls and Boys
  3. Sign O' the Times
  4. If I was your Girlfriend
  5. I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man
  6. U Got the look
  7. Never in my Life
  8. Beautiful Night

Review by J.C.C.Hermeler@stud.tue.nl
Nice live-impression of some Sign O' the times work. Especially Sign O' the times and Forever in my life (booklet: "Never in my life"?!) are really cool. Concerning the quality, I quote: "This is a professional digital remixed and remastered recording which was originally realized by a member of the audience. Possible variations in audio quality are not due to the performance of the artist.". Well, as far as I'm concerned, they did a shitty job at their digital studio. The fade-ins and fade-outs during the performance are really lousy. Overall quality is reasonable though; it does vary, but the bad parts are quite short. Bottomline: well audible, authentic live-work.

Vienna 29.5.87 (1CD)

Live from Wiener Stadthalle/Vienna, 29.May.87

Review

Viva Espana! (1CD)

Live at Estadio Vicente Calderon/Madrid, 22.Jul.90

Review

Welcome 2 the Dawn (1CD)

From the TV special A Night In Erotic City

Label
DAWN 140294
Review
Tracklist
  1. Thunder (extended version) [*]
  2. Come
  3. Race
  4. Acknowledge Me
  5. Pheromone
  6. Loose!
  7. Papa
  8. 319 [^]
  9. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  10. Interactive
  11. Days of Wild
  12. The Jam
  13. Shhh
  14. Now

Welcome To The Beautiful Experience (1CD)

Live at Paisley Park Studios, 12.Feb.94

Label
Kiss The Stone KTS 285
Review
Tracklist
  1. Interactive
  2. Days Of Wild
  3. Now
  4. The Ride
  5. The Jam [orig. by Graham Central Sation]
  6. I Believe In You [orig. by Graham Central Sation]
  7. Shhh
  8. What'd I Say [orig. by Ray Charles]
  9. Peep The Technique
  10. Martial Law
  11. None Of Your Business [orig. by Salt'n'Pepa]

What am I Doing Aftershow (1CD)

Brussels 5 Sept. 93 aftershow and BBC radio show, 7.Aug.93

Label
MAD 5
Review
Tracklist
  1. Oilcan (0:57) [Brussels after show, 5 sept. 93]
  2. Drum solo (0:52)
  3. Levi talks (1:52)
  4. Gold nigger (5:08)
  5. Call the law (5:24)
  6. 2 gether (4:57)
  7. House in order (9:22)
  8. Intermission (0:42)
  9. Johnny (6:45)
  10. Peach (7:52)
  11. Race (9:27)
  12. 1999 (3:10) [The BBC radio show, 7.Aug.93]
  13. Baby, I'm a Star (1:03)
  14. Rock the House (0:20)
  15. America (1:39)
  16. DMSR (1:38)
  17. The Pope (5:31)
  18. Peach (5:32)

What's My Name (2CD)

Wembley 93


Why U Wanna Treat Me So Bad (1CD)

Label
Templar TCD 14
Review

With U Prince (1CD)

Live at the Amphitheater/L.A., 28.March.83

Review
Tracklist
  1. Intro
  2. Controversy
  3. Let's Work
  4. Do Me Baby
  5. Sexuality
  6. Let's Pretend We're Married
  7. Instrumental
  8. Moonbeam Levels [= A Better Place 2 Die]
  9. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore
  10. Lady Cab Driver
  11. Little Red Corvette
  12. Orgasm intro
  13. Dirty Mind
  14. International Lover
  15. 1999
  16. If A Girl Answers Don't Hang Up [Vanity 6 supp. act]
  17. Nasty Girl [Vanity 6 supp. act]
  18. Grace [bonus track, official The Time release]

Wonderboy (2CD)

Live from Palais Omnisport/Paris in Jun.87

Label
Library Products, Oxford - 2331-2335
Review
Tracklist

Wonderboy

Label   : Moonraker        Cat # : 091/92
Released: July 1996        Format: 2 CD
Source  : 17th June 1987, Live in Paris, France
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: EX+ (Dazeofwild@aol.com)
Tracklist
Disc 1 Live in Paris 17/6/87
  1. Sign O' the Times
  2. Play in the Sunshine
  3. Little Red Corvette
  4. Housequake
  5. Girls and Boys
  6. Slow Love
  7. I Could Never Take the Place Of Your Man
  8. Hot Thing
  9. Now's the Time
  10. Sheila E drum solo
  11. Let's Go Crazy
  12. When Doves Cry
  13. Purple Rain
  14. 1999
  15. The Cross
Total time: 67:41

Disc 2 From the Sign O' the Times film
  1. Sign O' the Times
  2. Play in the Sunshine
  3. Little Red Corvette
  4. Housequake
  5. Slow Love
  6. I Could Never Take the Place Of Your Man
  7. Hot Thing
  8. Now's the Time
  9. Sheila E drum solo
  10. If I Was Your Girlfriend
  11. Forever in My Life
  12. It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night
  13. The Cross
Total time: 69:16

Review by Dazeofwild@aol.com
Prince's best tour? Probably. Certainly 1987 will go down as perhaps his second best year ever (1984 will always be number one). 1987 featured his best album and a tremendous tour then followed up by an incredible concert movie. Put this CD set next to your official copy of Sign O' the Times and you will end up with a perfect document of Prince in his prime. Sound quality on this Moonraker reissue surprisingly surpasses the original release of Wonderboy by a very noticeable margin, and that says a lot because the original had sparkling quality. To my ears the Paris show on disc one actually has better sound quality than the Sign O' the Times film on disc two! The bass response and guitar both seem to be deeper and crisper respectively. I've always thought the SOTT film was mixed poorly (by Sheila E.) and had a very flat sound on the low end. This disc set furthers my opinion.

The missing songs on the incomplete Paris show are badly missed, in particular If I Was Your Girlfriend and Forever in My Life. Forever was perhaps the musical highlight of the film & tour and it would've been nice to have an additional copy of that song with this quality. What's here on the Paris show is great though, most notably the rendition of Girls and Boys, a killer guitar solo during I Could Never Take.. and a sizzling run through of the Purple Rain medley. We all have our own highlights of the SOTT film but the last four songs must be 30 minutes of the best music he's ever performed. On this rare occasion he was living up to all of our expectations of him, and he delivered spectacularly.

Packaging is gorgeous with a tremendous combination of the SOTT era graphics and photos, mixed in peach and black. The booklet includes pictures from the tour program and a complete itinerary of all dates played on the tour including aftershows.

Recommendation
Even if you already own the original Wonderboy and have the SOTT film on laserdisc like I do, this is a must have. The improvement of the Paris show in sound quality makes this a necessity.

Yellow

Label   :                  Cat # : BD 4218
Released: 1994             Format: 1 CD
Source  : Misc. outtakes & demos
Type    : Soundboard Recording
Rating
Sound: B+ to A-
Tracklist
  1. I Wonder
  2. Player
  3. The Voice
  4. Don't Say U Love Me
  5. Open Book
  6. Sex
  7. Spirit
  8. Martika's Kitchen
  9. Love...Thy Will Be Done
  10. Schoolyard
  11. Uh Huh!
  12. Get Blue
  13. Old Friends 4 Sale '91
  14. Carmen On Top~
  15. Power From Above
  16. Five Women
  17. The Voice (Pt. 2)*

* Mavis Staples outtake
~ Carmen Electra outtake

Review
Yellow is indeed a very good CD. It is supposed to be a music of the film Yellow, but I can't find a thing about that. The one who has sold it, said so, and there are some clues on the CD, but I'm not sure...

Review
No Prince CD has ever looked better. The sound quality is great, better than most tapes, and at the time of its release provided fans with the current songs in circulation. The CD's only shortcoming may the material itself. Not many of the tracks, such as Schoolyard, Get Blue, I Wonder, etc., rank among Prince's best. However on looks and sound quality alone this CD is a treasure to have.

Review
This album is excellent. It's all unreleased material (17 tracks), except for The Voice (by Mavis Staples). Martika's Kitchen (Prince's own version of Martika's song) is Excellent. Also beyond Superb: I Wonder, Player (really great!), Don't Say U Love Me, Open Book, Sex, Schoolyard, Get Blue, Old Friends 4 Sale '91 and Carmen on Top (with Carmen Electra). I bought this CD for $24. Unfortunately, on my copy, the song Old Friends 4 Sale '91 has a 2-sec. empty gap around 1 min. 25 sec. after the song begins!? Also, the Uh-Huh track [remember Ray Charles?] has several repeat errors around 2 min. 16 sec. after the song's beginning. Player has a slighter lower volume than the other tracks. Get Blue has short potholes throughout most of the song. Out of 10, I give it a 10. The CD quality is B- (with possible minor problems).


You Belong to Prince (1CD)

Live in Houston on 9.Dec.81 (from video)

Review
Tracklist
  1. The Second Coming
  2. Uptown
  3. Why U Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
  4. I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. Head
  6. Dirty Mind
  7. Do Me Baby
  8. Controversy
  9. Let's Work
  10. Private Joy
  11. Jack U Off

Yellow, Blue, Red (93)

Review

Play With Me/The 'Colors' bootlegs (9CD)

Best of all aftershows on 9 CDs

Review