Prince – The Black Album
Label: |
Warner Bros. Records – 1-25677 |
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Format: |
Vinyl
, LP, Album
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Country: |
US |
Released: |
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Genre: |
Funk / Soul |
Style: |
Gospel |
Tracklist
| A1 | Le Grind | 6:42 | |
| A2 | Cindy C. | 6:14 | |
| A3 | Dead On It | 4:35 | |
| A4 | When 2 R In Love | 4:12 | |
| B1 | Bob George | 5:36 | |
| B2 | Superfunkycalifragisexy | 5:55 | |
| B3 | 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton | 7:00 | |
| B4 | Rockhard In A Funky Place | 4:30 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Warner Communications
- Copyright © – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Published By – Controversy Music
- Copyright © – WEA International Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.
Notes
The original US pressing; very few copies exist as the album was pulled shortly before its release date, and most were destroyed.
Black sticker on shrink, front:
EXPLICIT LYRICS PARENTAL ADVISORY (1-25677)
Barcode sticker on shrink, back:
1-25677
[Barcode]
© ℗ 1987 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the US and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the US. Made in USA
Spine:
9 25677-1
Labels:
© ℗ 1987 WARNER BROS. RECORDS INC. FOR THE US & WEA INTERNATIONAL INC. FOR THE WORLD OUTSIDE OF THE US
Black sticker on shrink, front:
EXPLICIT LYRICS PARENTAL ADVISORY (1-25677)
Barcode sticker on shrink, back:
1-25677
[Barcode]
© ℗ 1987 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the US and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the US. Made in USA
Spine:
9 25677-1
Labels:
© ℗ 1987 WARNER BROS. RECORDS INC. FOR THE US & WEA INTERNATIONAL INC. FOR THE WORLD OUTSIDE OF THE US
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Sticker on shrink): 0 7599-25677-1 8
- Rights Society: ASCAP
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The Black Album (LP, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | 925 677-1, WX 147, WX147 | Europe | 1987 | ||
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The Black Album (CD, Album, Longbox) | Warner Bros. Records | 9 25677-2 | US | 1987 | ||
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The Black Album (2×12", 45 RPM, Album, Promo) | Warner Bros. Records | 1- 25677-DJ | US | 1987 | ||
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The Black Album (Cassette, Album, Promo) | Warner Bros. Records | WB-25677 | US | 1987 | ||
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The Black Album (CD, Album) | Paisley Park Records | 925677-2 | Austria | 1987 |
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Reviews
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I cant find to seem my version which is a double LP with one grey swirl record, and one yellow swirl. anyone know about this?
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Here is a great resource on bootleg and official versions of the Black Album and how to spot the difference.
http://the-black-album.info/index.html
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Edited one year agoWell, HERE IT IS!!!!!
After going down as possibly the most infamous bootleg in music history, "The Black Album" was finally released to the public "officially"!!!!! Now, don't get it twisted, "The Artist Formally Know as Prince" probably wouldn't have it released if it wasn't for him trying desperately to be released from his "Warner Bros." contract...
This album was performed with the first installment of the "New Power Generation" (Sheila E., Dr. Matt Fink, Miko Weaver, Eric Leeds, Atlanta Bliss, Boni Boyer, Cat Glover, Greg Brooks, & Wally Safford)....
I won't comment on the content, even though it might seem tamed by today's standards, but the music behind it is FANTASTIC!!!!!
I will say that "2 Nigs United 4 West Compton" is the Crown Jewel....Once you get ed the beginning commentary, the band just goes off!!!!!!
Some people dig it, some people don't, but one thing you can say, "Prince" (The Artist) made an impact with this one........ -
I'd hope this album gets an official vinyl reissue before too long. A whole new generation of Prince followers has emerged since 1994... -
Edited 4 years agoHi everyone. I have a copy of the black album (925 677-1 WX147). Listened to it twice: in 1987 and last year, when I found it among my "youth" records. In excellent conditions. It is the bootleg, with the writing "33" in black on orange triangle. Error on SIDE 2 label: missing the H in ROCKHARD IN A FUNKY PLACE. Marking "BLACK OUT - A" on label margin. I when I listened to it the fist time, I found it strange. I just discover now (33 years later!) it's of some interest.
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Funny, 13 people are claiming to own this record. But an employee of Warner Brothers said, there are less than 10 copies in existence.... -
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