- Ltd. Ed. 2015 Paisley Park Remaster - Overseen by Prince
- 180 Gram Vinyl
- BTRC April Classics Record of the Month 2024
- With Poster
- Original RELEASE DATE: 6/23/2017
DESCRIPTION
Released in 1984, Purple Rain is Prince’s magnum opus—a groundbreaking fusion of rock, pop, funk, and R&B that redefined the music landscape. Serving as both an album and the soundtrack to his semi-autobiographical film of the same name, Purple Rain catapulted Prince to superstardom with its electrifying production, emotionally charged performances, and innovative sound.
The album features some of Prince’s most iconic tracks, including the anthemic Let’s Go Crazy, the sultry When Doves Cry, and the epic title track Purple Rain, a soaring power ballad that has since become one of the greatest rock songs of all time. With its blend of synth-driven grooves, searing guitar solos, and deeply personal lyrics, Purple Rain showcases Prince’s unparalleled musicianship and boundary-pushing creativity.
A massive commercial and critical success, Purple Rain earned Prince two Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. It remains one of the best-selling and most influential albums in music history, cementing Prince’s legacy as one of the greatest artists of all time.
- Disc 1 -
1. Let's Go Crazy
2. Take Me with U
3. The Beautiful Ones
4. Computer Blue
5. Darling Nikki
- Disc 2 -
1. When Doves Cry
2. I Would Die 4 U
3. Baby I'm a Star
4. Purple Rain