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− | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Plant Record Plant], Los Angeles, CA, USA; [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA; [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios], North Hollywood, CA, USA; Guillaume Tell, | + | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Plant Record Plant], Los Angeles, CA, USA; [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA; [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios], North Hollywood, CA, USA; [https://www.guillaumetell.com/ Guillaume Tell], Suresnes, France |
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The album was initially mentioned on [[Thedawn.com]] a few days before the release of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], and was mentioned in the booklet of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] upon its release in November 1996. It was initially only available through phone pre-order (using [[1-800 New Funk]]). [[Love4oneanother.com]] gave updates on the album over the next several months, saying that the album would only be produced when 100,000 orders had been placed, and stating the album had been completed on Independence Day, [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_4|4 July 1997]]. | The album was initially mentioned on [[Thedawn.com]] a few days before the release of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], and was mentioned in the booklet of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] upon its release in November 1996. It was initially only available through phone pre-order (using [[1-800 New Funk]]). [[Love4oneanother.com]] gave updates on the album over the next several months, saying that the album would only be produced when 100,000 orders had been placed, and stating the album had been completed on Independence Day, [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_4|4 July 1997]]. | ||
− | A few short samples of tracks (including [[Days Of Wild]]) were posted on the website during the summer of 1997, and the packaging was hyped as an innovative design. Customers who had placed orders several months before release showed frustration online with the delays | + | A few short samples of tracks (including [[Days Of Wild]]) were posted on the website during the summer of 1997, and the packaging was hyped as an innovative design. Customers who had placed orders several months before release showed frustration online with the delays. On 5 September 1997 it was announced on [[Love4OneAnother.com]] that [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]] a;bum would be included with the package: <blockquote>''A bird of high distinction says EVERY1 who orders CRYSTAL BALL, the new album of previously-bootlegged jams, will now receive THE TRUTH on CD as well! ...NPG keep rolling!'' </blockquote> |
+ | Then on 30 December 1997, the including of another added surprised was announced as well: <blockquote>''... there is now an added surprise 4 the friends who pre-ordered early!! 1-800-NewFunk will deliver... naysayers will eat words on toast when the Ball drops!'' </blockquote>, presumed to alluded to the inclusion of [[Album: Kamasutra|Kamasutra]]. | ||
In addition, several customers reported receiving a t-shirt with their order (exact t-shirt varied by customer), and a copy of the [[Book: Emancipation|Emancipation]] lyric book. Several customers received a follow-up in August 1998, of a cassette copy of [[Single: The War|The War]], credited to the [[New Power Generation]]. Some customers did not receive this, however, and some people who did receive it did not order [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]], so it is unclear how the mailing list was created. | In addition, several customers reported receiving a t-shirt with their order (exact t-shirt varied by customer), and a copy of the [[Book: Emancipation|Emancipation]] lyric book. Several customers received a follow-up in August 1998, of a cassette copy of [[Single: The War|The War]], credited to the [[New Power Generation]]. Some customers did not receive this, however, and some people who did receive it did not order [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]], so it is unclear how the mailing list was created. |
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