Diamonds And Pearls

Prince’s Classic Album ‘Diamonds And Pearls’ Gets Deluxe Reissue with Unreleased Tracks and Video Performances

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Prince 'Diamonds And Pearls' Gets Deluxe Reissue

NPG Records, in collaboration with Paisley Park Enterprises, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records, has unveiled a spectacular reissue of Prince’s iconic album, Diamonds And Pearls. This timeless work of art, the thirteenth studio album by the musical genius, is being remastered for the very first time and comes with a treasure trove of 47 previously unreleased tracks. In addition, fans can relish over 2 hours of never-before-seen video concert performances from Prince’s legendary vault.

Diamonds And Pearls was the debut album with Prince’s new backing band, The New Power Generation, and boasted six international hits, including “Gett Off,” “Cream,” and the unforgettable title track. It achieved multi-platinum status in both the USA and the UK, where it still holds the distinction of being his best-selling album.

The reissue comes in various formats, including a Super Deluxe Edition with 75 audio tracks across 7 CDs and 12 vinyl records, a Deluxe Edition with 2 CDs and 4 LPs, and a Remastered album with multiple vinyl variations and audiophile Blu-ray. The Super Deluxe Edition includes newly remastered tracks, remixes, and an array of previously unreleased studio gems.

Notably, the Blu-ray included in the Super Deluxe Edition features a thrilling 2K video of a live concert performance, offering a glimpse into Prince & The NPG’s “Diamonds And Pearls Tour.” The Blu-ray also showcases the band’s performance at The Special Olympics in 1991 and the rare Diamonds And Pearls Video Collection.

Accompanying the Super Deluxe Edition is a 120-page hardback book featuring rare photos, Prince’s handwritten lyrics, and essays by experts in the field, providing a comprehensive look at this extraordinary era in Prince’s career. Additionally, there is a standalone audiophile Blu-ray with a brand-new Dolby ATMOS mix of “Diamonds And Pearls,” marking a groundbreaking audio experience.

The Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition immerses fans in Prince’s prolific output and offers a glimpse into his incredible creative journey during the 1990s. This reissue is a testament to the enduring legacy of the artist and his continual influence on music and culture.

You can purchase the album here.

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Prince’s ‘Diamonds & Pearls’ Is Being Reissued With Dozens Of Unreleased Gems

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Prince may not have wanted the extensive contents of his massive vault released for public consumption, but that isn’t stopping his estate from cashing in. Prince’s 1991 album Diamonds And Pearls — his first recorded as Prince And The New Power Generation — is set for reissue in October, with 47 unreleased tracks and two hours of live concert footage. A pair of examples from the unreleased trove has already been unleashed, consisting of an early mix of “Insatiable” and “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” a vaulted track originally recorded in May 1991 at Larrabee Sound Studios in Los Angeles.

The album itself will be remastered and released on its own, with two deluxe versions comprised of the bonus material. The super-deluxe edition will include 12 vinyl LPs or seven CDs including the original album, a collection of single mixes and edits, and 33 songs pulled from the vault. These songs are made up of ideas he recorded on tour in 1990, with some songs going to other artists, while others are original/alternate versions of songs that were later reworked for Prince’s albums.

The live recordings come from Prince And The New Power Generation’s Minneapolis Glam Slam show in January 1992. Another show, from the band’s performance at the 1991 Special Olympics, is included, as well as the original Diamonds And Pearls video collection, which was initially released on VHS and LaserDisc and has long since gone out of print.

Diamonds And Pearls will be reissued on 10/27. You can pre-order it here.