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As such, the double-disc album comprises recordings from three [[Prince]]/[[Prince and the Revolution]] studio albums (although mostly in different versions) and one single, all released originally between 1982 and 1985. Because of the separation of tracks from different eras over the two discs, the second disc is almost double the length of the first, and, as such, the first is played at 45 rpm (which was standard for singles), and the second at 33 ⅓ rpm (the standard for LPs). | As such, the double-disc album comprises recordings from three [[Prince]]/[[Prince and the Revolution]] studio albums (although mostly in different versions) and one single, all released originally between 1982 and 1985. Because of the separation of tracks from different eras over the two discs, the second disc is almost double the length of the first, and, as such, the first is played at 45 rpm (which was standard for singles), and the second at 33 ⅓ rpm (the standard for LPs). | ||
− | Of note is that both [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]] had created remixes of [[Pop Life]], and the version included on the record is billed as [[Pop Life]] (Fresh Dance Mix) (the one created by [[Sheila E.]]) while it is the Extended | + | Of note is that both [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]] had created remixes of [[Pop Life]], and the version included on the record is billed as [[Pop Life]] (Fresh Dance Mix) (the one created by [[Sheila E.]]) while it is the Extended Version created by [[Prince]] instead. |
<b>Promotion</b> | <b>Promotion</b> | ||
− | With only 500 copies pressed and distributed only to DJ's in Japan, the 1985 release of <b>His Majesty's Pop Life</b> became a collectible item. The 2019 reissue was a special release for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Day], with 14 000 copies available worldwide (on the same day as a cassette replica of [[Album: The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)| The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold | + | With only 500 copies pressed and distributed only to DJ's in Japan, the 1985 release of <b>His Majesty's Pop Life</b> became a collectible item. The 2019 reissue was a special release for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Record Store Day], with 14 000 copies available worldwide (on the same day as a cassette replica of [[Album: The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)| The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)]]). The cover of the reissue bears the [[NPG Records]] inprint as well as [[The Prince Estate]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] logos and a “WRECKA STOW DAY EXCLUSIVE” sticker referring to a scene in the [[Film:_Under The Cherry_Moon|Under The Cherry Moon]] film. |
− | The compilation reached number 184 on [[The Billboard 200]]. | + | The compilation reached number 184 on [[The Billboard 200]] and 19 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums charts. |
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− | |tracklisting = <small>The album was available only on | + | |tracklisting = <small>The album was available only on vinyl.</small> |
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# <b>[[Pop Life]] (Extended Version) </b> (9:07)<small><sup>1,2</sup> </small> | # <b>[[Pop Life]] (Extended Version) </b> (9:07)<small><sup>1,2</sup> </small> | ||
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| Chart (Country) = '''USA''': [[The Billboard 200]] | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': [[The Billboard 200]] | ||
| Peak Position = 184 | | Peak Position = 184 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 27 Apr. 2019 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Top R&B Albums | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 19 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 27 Apr. 2019 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard R&B Album Sales | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 4 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 2 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 27 Apr. 2019 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album Sales | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 5 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 27 Apr. 2019 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Top Current Albums | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 24 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 27 Apr. 2019 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Top Album Sales | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 25 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 27 Apr. 2019 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Dance Electronic Albums | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 2 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 27 Apr. 2019 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Vinyl Album | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 7 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 27 Apr. 2019 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Tastemaker Albums | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 6 | ||
| Weeks in chart = 1 | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
}} | }} |
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