PRINCE - Sign O The Times 1987 1st Edition Vinyl LP 1-25577 Double Album Records
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Description
Up for Consideration is one (1) PRINCE 12” First Edition Vinyl Record from 1987 Album titled “ Sign o' the Times “ This was his ninth album and was produced by Warner Brothers Catalog Number 25577 and features Sheena Easton. This double 12” Vinyl LP Album is in Fantastic Condition as graded below and shown in the photographs.
Condition:
Vinyl: Excellent (likely never played)
Inner sleeves: Near Mint (Both Full Color Sleeves are Beautiful)
Cover: VG+ (no shrink-wrap and little corner wear – see photos)
History with Review & Track Listing
Considering the fact that this LP was originally concieved as a 3 record set called "Crystal Ball"(and at another juncture "A Doll's House")in collaboration with the newly expanded Revolution, but then pared down to a double LP because Warner Bros. refused to get behind such an enormous musical undertaking and not even considered by Prince himself to be his best work, "Sign 'O'The Times" is truly a triumph. After 16 years and nearly as many more albums, hardly anything in popular music tops this sprawling masterwork. To call the LP a product of it's time or to chide it's 80's sound is to do it a terrible injustice. Over the course of these tracks, Price proves that his vision, scope and musical grasp are unlimited. His mastery of 60's jangle pop ("I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man", "Play In The Sunshine") hard funk ("Housequake", "It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night") dark, burbling soul ("The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker" and the title track) straight guitar rock ("The Cross") avant-dance textures ("It") and lustful balladry ("If I Was Your Girlfriend", "Slow Love", "Adore")is staggering. While his chops continue to improve and he stretches out even further into jazz and rock, the joy and effortless eclecticism on display here catches him at the peak of his powers. Flawed, messy and brilliant all at the same time, "Sign...." never ceases to sound fresh and exciting. A Classic!
Track Listing:
Side 1
- "Sign o' the Times" – 4:57
- "Play in the Sunshine" – 5:05
- "Housequake" – 4:42
- "The Ballad of Dorothy Parker" – 4:01
Side 2
- "It" – 5:09
- "Starfish and Coffee" (Prince, Susannah Melvoin) – 2:50
- "Slow Love" (Prince, Carole Davis) – 4:22
- "Hot Thing" – 5:39
- "Forever in My Life" – 3:30
Side 3
- "U Got the Look" (featuring Sheena Easton) – 3:47
- "If I Was Your Girlfriend" – 5:01
- "Strange Relationship" – 4:01
- "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" – 6:29
Side 4
- "The Cross" – 4:48
- "It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night" (Prince, Doctor Fink, Eric Leeds) – 9:01
- "Adore" – 6:30
The album shown in the photographs above is of the exact same album you will receive. This item comes from a well kept, very clean, smoke and pet free environment.
Thank you!
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