Prince and The Revolution Vinyl: Purple Rain

Purple Rain – Prince and The Revolution

A remastered 180-gram vinyl LP reissue of the legendary 1984 album, released by Warner Records. This edition, often associated with the 2017 remaster, preserves the original tracklist while delivering enhanced audio fidelity for modern listeners. Housed in a high-quality sleeve, some versions include collectible extras like posters or foil covers, making it a sought-after item for vinyl enthusiasts.

Purple Rain is widely regarded as Prince’s magnum opus—a fusion of funk, rock, pop, and soul that redefined the sound of the 1980s. Serving as both a studio album and the soundtrack to the film of the same name, it features nine iconic tracks: “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Take Me With U,” “The Beautiful Ones,” “Computer Blue,” “Darling Nikki,” “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Baby I’m a Star,” and the epic title track “Purple Rain.”

This album propelled Prince to global superstardom, earning multiple Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. Its cultural impact endures, influencing generations of artists and remaining a cornerstone of pop and rock history. For collectors, this vinyl edition offers a timeless listening experience.

Track List

Side A

1. Let’s Go Crazy – 4:38
2. Take Me With U – 3:53
3. The Beautiful Ones – 5:13
4. Computer Blue – 3:58
5. Darling Nikki – 4:15

Side B

6. When Doves Cry – 5:53
7. I Would Die 4 U – 2:49
8. Baby I’m A Star – 4:22
9. Purple Rain – 8:44