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− | |album name = His | + | |album name = His Majesty’s Pop Life / The Purple Mix Club |
|album image = [[File: Hismajestyspoplife album.jpg|200px]] | |album image = [[File: Hismajestyspoplife album.jpg|200px]] | ||
− | |date = Late 1985 (Promotional - Japan only)<br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 13|13 April 2019]] (Special re-release for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Record Store Day] - Worldwide) | + | |date = Late 1985 (Promotional - Japan only)<br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 13|13 April 2019]] (Special re-release for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Record Store Day] - Worldwide)<br> |
+ | [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 8|8 July 2020]] (wider commercial release in Japan) | ||
|length = 72:20 | |length = 72:20 | ||
− | |label = [[Paisley Park Records]] / [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Music_Group Warner Pioneer] (1985 Release) | + | |label = [[Paisley Park Records|Paisley Park]] / [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Music_Group Warner Pioneer] (1985 Release) |
[[NPG Records]] / [[The Prince Estate]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] (2019 Reissue) | [[NPG Records]] / [[The Prince Estate]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] (2019 Reissue) | ||
|studios = [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA; [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]], Eden Prairie, MN, USA; [[The Warehouse]], St. Louis Park, MN, USA; [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; Unknown venue | |studios = [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA; [[Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse]], Eden Prairie, MN, USA; [[The Warehouse]], St. Louis Park, MN, USA; [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; Unknown venue | ||
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|next album link = [[Album: The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)| The Versace Experience<br> (Prelude 2 Gold)]] | |next album link = [[Album: The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)| The Versace Experience<br> (Prelude 2 Gold)]] | ||
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− | |introduction = <b>His | + | |introduction = <b>His Majesty’s Pop Life</b> (subtitled "The Purple Mix Club") is a compilation album of [[Prince]]’s studio work, initially released in 1985 as a promotional record in Japan only, following the commercial release of [[Album: Around The World In A Day|Around The World In A Day]] and its associated singles. At that time, it was [[Prince]]’s third promotional compilation album (after a [[Album:_Prince_Sampler|1984 sampler]] and [[Album:_Strange_Tales_From_The_Rain|Strange Tales From the Rain]]). <b>His Majesty’s Pop Life</b> was re-released worldwide in a limited quantity (14 000 copies) for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Record Store Day] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 13|13 April 2019]], becoming [[Prince]]’s eight compilation album and the fifth posthumous release. In 2020, the album received a wider retail release in Japan only, including its first release on CD. |
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The first disc includes versions of the tracks released as singles from [[Album: Around The World In A Day|Around The World In A Day]] (only [[America]] is included in its album version, while the others are remixes originally included on the various 12" single vinyl releases). | The first disc includes versions of the tracks released as singles from [[Album: Around The World In A Day|Around The World In A Day]] (only [[America]] is included in its album version, while the others are remixes originally included on the various 12" single vinyl releases). | ||
− | The second disc includes versions of some of the single releases from the previous two albums, [[Album: 1999|1999]] and [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]], with the addition of the extended version of [[Erotic City]], which had been released as the b-side of [[Single: | + | The second disc includes versions of some of the single releases from the previous two albums, [[Album: 1999|1999]] and [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]], with the addition of the extended version of [[Erotic City]], which had been released as the b-side of [[Single: Let’s Go Crazy|Let’s Go Crazy]]. |
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). | ||
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<b>Promotion</b> | <b>Promotion</b> | ||
− | With | + | With a limited number 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 was re-released on CD in Japan in 2020. |
The compilation reached number 184 on [[The Billboard 200]] and 19 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums charts. | 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 vinyl.</small> | + | |tracklisting = <small>The album was initially available only on vinyl. <br>The compact disc version (released in Japan only) is a reissue from the LP.</small> |
− | + | # <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> | + | # <b>[[America]] (Album Version)</b> (3:40) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> |
− | # <b>[[America]] (Album Version)</b> (3:40)<small><sup>1</sup> </small> | + | # <b>[[Raspberry Beret]] (New Mix)</b> (6:33) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> |
− | + | # <b>[[Paisley Park]] (Remix)</b> (6:56) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> | |
− | # <b>[[Raspberry Beret]] (New Mix)</b> (6:33)<small><sup>1</sup> </small> | + | # <b>[[Let’s Go Crazy]] (Special Dance Mix)</b> (7:35) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> |
− | # <b>[[Paisley Park]] (Remix)</b> (6:56)<small><sup>1</sup> </small> | + | |
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− | # <b>[[ | + | |
# <b>[[Little Red Corvette]] (Dance Remix)</b> (8:22) | # <b>[[Little Red Corvette]] (Dance Remix)</b> (8:22) | ||
# <b>[[1999]] (Album Version)</b> (6:22) | # <b>[[1999]] (Album Version)</b> (6:22) | ||
− | + | # <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Extended Version)</b> (10:15) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> | |
− | # <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Extended Version)</b> (10:15)<small><sup>1</sup> </small> | + | # <b>[[Erotic City]] (Make Love Not War Erotic City Come Alive)</b> (7:24) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> |
− | # <b>[[Erotic City]] (Make Love Not War Erotic City Come Alive)</b> (7:24)<small><sup>1</sup> </small> | + | # <b>[[When Doves Cry]] (Album Version)</b> (5:52) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> |
− | # <b>[[When Doves Cry]] (Album Version)</b> (5:52)<small><sup>1</sup> </small> | + | |
|credits = All songs written by [[Prince]], except where noted.<br> | |credits = All songs written by [[Prince]], except where noted.<br> | ||
|* comment = <small><sup>1</sup> </small> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]])<br> | |* comment = <small><sup>1</sup> </small> Written by [[Prince]] (credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]])<br> | ||
<small><sup>2</sup> </small> Although billed as Fresh Dance Mix, this is actually the Extended Version | <small><sup>2</sup> </small> Although billed as Fresh Dance Mix, this is actually the Extended Version | ||
− | |other format = | + | |other format = LP |
− | |content = | + | |content = <small>The vinyl long play format is the initial release.</small> |
+ | # <b>[[Pop Life]] (Extended Version) </b> (9:07) <small><sup>1,2</sup> </small> | ||
+ | # <b>[[America]] (Album Version)</b> (3:40) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> | ||
+ | *Side two: | ||
+ | # <b>[[Raspberry Beret]] (New Mix)</b> (6:33) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Paisley Park]] (Remix)</b> (6:56) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> | ||
+ | *Side three: | ||
+ | # <b>[[Let’s Go Crazy]] (Special Dance Mix)</b> (7:35) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Little Red Corvette]] (Dance Remix)</b> (8:22) | ||
+ | # <b>[[1999]] (Album Version)</b> (6:22) | ||
+ | *Side four: | ||
+ | # <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Extended Version)</b> (10:15) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Erotic City]] (Make Love Not War Erotic City Come Alive)</b> (7:24) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> | ||
+ | # <b>[[When Doves Cry]] (Album Version)</b> (5:52) <small><sup>1</sup> </small> | ||
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|musicians = See individual tracks for credits. | |musicians = See individual tracks for credits. | ||
|production = See individual tracks and respective albums for credits. | |production = See individual tracks and respective albums for credits. | ||
− | |thanks = | + | |thanks = None |
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|singles = | |singles = | ||
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|see also = | |see also = | ||
{{SeeAlso| | {{SeeAlso| | ||
− | |item1 = [[Album:_Strange_Tales_From_The_Rain|Strange Tales From the Rain<br>( | + | |item1 = [[Album:_Strange_Tales_From_The_Rain|Strange Tales From the Rain]]<br>(Album) |
|image1 = [[File:Strangetalesfromtherain album.jpg|60px|link=Album:_Strange_Tales_From_The_Rain]] | |image1 = [[File:Strangetalesfromtherain album.jpg|60px|link=Album:_Strange_Tales_From_The_Rain]] | ||
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|CatNr = 0349-78558-5 | |CatNr = 0349-78558-5 | ||
|Comment = Wrecka Stow Day Exlusive (sticker) | |Comment = Wrecka Stow Day Exlusive (sticker) | ||
+ | |Front = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelA = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelB = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{SectionTitle|1=Japan 2020 re-release}} | ||
+ | {{SingleLine| | ||
+ | |Country = Japan | ||
+ | |Format = CD | ||
+ | |CatNr = WPCR-18325 | ||
+ | |Comment = The cardboard digifile is a miniature replica of the 1985 vinyl issue. | ||
|Front = Princevaultsinglecover.png | |Front = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
|Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | |Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png |
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