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|album name = Originals | |album name = Originals | ||
|album image = [[File:Originals.jpg|200px|border|Originals album artwork]] | |album image = [[File:Originals.jpg|200px|border|Originals album artwork]] | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 7|7 June 2019]] ''([[Tidal]] release date)''<br> [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 21|21 June 2019]] ''( | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 7|7 June 2019]] ''([[Tidal]] release date)''<br> [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 21|21 June 2019]] ''(retail release date)'' |
|length = 63:54 | |length = 63:54 | ||
|label = [[The Prince Estate]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] / [[Tidal]] | |label = [[The Prince Estate]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] / [[Tidal]] | ||
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Chanhassen, MN, USA | Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
|previous year = 2018 | |previous year = 2018 | ||
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− | |previous album = Album: | + | |previous album = Album: The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) |
− | |previous album link = [[Album: | + | |previous album link = [[Album: The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)| The Versace Experience <br>(Prelude 2 Gold)]] |
− | |next year = | + | |next year = 2019 |
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− | |next album = | + | |next album = Album: 1999 Deluxe |
− | |next album link = | + | |next album link = [[Album:_1999_Deluxe|1999 ''Deluxe'']] |
− | |introduction = '''Originals''' is the first posthumous stand-alone album of previously-unreleased studio material by [[Prince]], and the | + | |introduction = '''Originals''' is the first posthumous stand-alone album of previously-unreleased studio material by [[Prince]], and the seventh posthumous album release overall. The album is a collection of [[Prince]]'s original versions of songs he gave to other artists for release. As a result, all songs on the album had been released by other artists. The final track had been previously released in the same form on the [[Single: Nothing Compares 2 U 2018|Nothing Compares 2 U]] posthumous single in 2018, at which point it was a stand-alone single. |
<b>Recording Process</b> | <b>Recording Process</b> | ||
− | The album is a compilation of tracks recorded between 1981 and | + | The album is a compilation of tracks recorded between 1981 and 1991. Recording information is listed in chronological order below:<br> |
Chronologically, the earliest written track on the album is [[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]], which is also among [[Prince]]'s most-recorded songs. Initially the track was recorded in 1976 as a home recording on a basic cassette recorder, featuring some lyrics that were changed or removed for later recordings. It was then re-recorded twice in Summer 1978 at [[Prince]]'s [[France Avenue Home Studio]] in Edina, Minnesota; once with [[Prince]] on vocals and once with [[Sue Ann Carwell]] on vocals. It was re-recorded again in June 1981 at [[Hollywood Sound Recorders]] in Los Angeles, California, which is the version featured on this album. Yet another version was started from scratch on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_1|1 April 1982]], at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. That version was worked on further in 1986 and was submitted to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson Michael Jackson] for use on his album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_(album) Bad]. When it did not get included on Jackson's album [[Prince]] offered it to [[Taja Sevelle]], who for her version simply replaced [[Prince]]'s own vocals from the 1986 recording. It was released in 1987 as the second track on [[Taja Sevelle]]'s first album [[Album: Taja Sevelle|Taja Sevelle]] and, in early 1988 was released as the album's second single.<br> | Chronologically, the earliest written track on the album is [[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]], which is also among [[Prince]]'s most-recorded songs. Initially the track was recorded in 1976 as a home recording on a basic cassette recorder, featuring some lyrics that were changed or removed for later recordings. It was then re-recorded twice in Summer 1978 at [[Prince]]'s [[France Avenue Home Studio]] in Edina, Minnesota; once with [[Prince]] on vocals and once with [[Sue Ann Carwell]] on vocals. It was re-recorded again in June 1981 at [[Hollywood Sound Recorders]] in Los Angeles, California, which is the version featured on this album. Yet another version was started from scratch on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_1|1 April 1982]], at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. That version was worked on further in 1986 and was submitted to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson Michael Jackson] for use on his album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_(album) Bad]. When it did not get included on Jackson's album [[Prince]] offered it to [[Taja Sevelle]], who for her version simply replaced [[Prince]]'s own vocals from the 1986 recording. It was released in 1987 as the second track on [[Taja Sevelle]]'s first album [[Album: Taja Sevelle|Taja Sevelle]] and, in early 1988 was released as the album's second single.<br> | ||
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[[Gigolos Get Lonely Too]], although written solely by [[Prince]] was intended for [[The Time]] and was credited to [[Morris Day]] when it appeared as the fifth track on their second album [[Album: What Time Is It?|What Time Is It?]], and was released as the album's third [[Single: Gigolos Get Lonely Too|single]]. Basic tracking likely took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_11|11 January 1982]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California.<br> | [[Gigolos Get Lonely Too]], although written solely by [[Prince]] was intended for [[The Time]] and was credited to [[Morris Day]] when it appeared as the fifth track on their second album [[Album: What Time Is It?|What Time Is It?]], and was released as the album's third [[Single: Gigolos Get Lonely Too|single]]. Basic tracking likely took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_11|11 January 1982]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California.<br> | ||
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− | [[You're My Love]] was written by [[Prince]], using the pseudonym [[Joey Coco]] when released, the first time this pseudonym had been used officially. The song was featured as the third track on American country music singer-songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Rogers Kenny Rogers]' album [[Album: They Don't Make Them Like They Used To|They Don't Make Them Like They Used To]] | + | [[You're My Love]] was written by [[Prince]], using the pseudonym [[Joey Coco]] when released, the first time this pseudonym had been used officially. The song was featured as the third track on American country music singer-songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Rogers Kenny Rogers]' album [[Album: They Don't Make Them Like They Used To|They Don't Make Them Like They Used To]] and as the b-side of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Milsap Ronnie Misap] and Kenny Rogers single [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Make_No_Mistake_He's_Mine#Ronnie_Milsap_and_Kenny_Rogers_recording Make No Mistake, She's Mine]. Although exact recording dates are not known, basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place in March 1982 at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]]. which is the version on this release. [[Clare Fischer]] added orchestral overdubs in May 1986, by which time the song was attributed to [[Prince and the Revolution]], but Kenny Rogers and his band re-recorded the song in 1986. Kenny Rogers' version of the song contains no musical input by [[Prince]] or [[Clare Fischer]].<br> |
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[[Baby, You're A Trip]] as it appears on this album is from 1982, but did not get an 'associate artists' release until 1987 when it was released as the eighth and final track on [[Jill Jones]] [[Album: Jill Jones|eponymous album]]. It was also included as the b-side of [[Jill Jones]]'s [[Single: For Love|For Love]]. Basic tracking for the original version took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_8|8 July 1982]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. The version on this album has overdubbed [[Jill Jones]] vocals alongside [[Prince]]'s guide vox. <br> | [[Baby, You're A Trip]] as it appears on this album is from 1982, but did not get an 'associate artists' release until 1987 when it was released as the eighth and final track on [[Jill Jones]] [[Album: Jill Jones|eponymous album]]. It was also included as the b-side of [[Jill Jones]]'s [[Single: For Love|For Love]]. Basic tracking for the original version took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_8|8 July 1982]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. The version on this album has overdubbed [[Jill Jones]] vocals alongside [[Prince]]'s guide vox. <br> | ||
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[[Sex Shooter]] was originally planned for a [[Album: Vanity 6 (1984)|second album]] by [[Vanity 6]]. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 30|30 April 1983]] at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Vanity]] recorded her vocals on the track, likely in the week following basic tracking, while [[Brenda Bennett]], [[Jill Jones]] and possibly [[Susan Moonsie]] recorded backing vocals on it at a later date. The version here is with [[Prince]]'s guide vocal on it. It was later redone with [[Apollonia]]'s vocals and released on [[Apollonia 6]]'s [[Album: Apollonia 6|eponymous album]] and released as a single with limited chart success. <br> | [[Sex Shooter]] was originally planned for a [[Album: Vanity 6 (1984)|second album]] by [[Vanity 6]]. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 30|30 April 1983]] at [[Prince]]'s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. [[Vanity]] recorded her vocals on the track, likely in the week following basic tracking, while [[Brenda Bennett]], [[Jill Jones]] and possibly [[Susan Moonsie]] recorded backing vocals on it at a later date. The version here is with [[Prince]]'s guide vocal on it. It was later redone with [[Apollonia]]'s vocals and released on [[Apollonia 6]]'s [[Album: Apollonia 6|eponymous album]] and released as a single with limited chart success. <br> | ||
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− | [[The Glamorous Life]] was originally recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_27|27 December 1983]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California and tentatively intended for [[Apollonia 6]] until [[Prince]] began to work with [[Sheila E.]] in February 1984, at which time he set the song aside for her. [[Sheila E.]]'s version appeared as the sixth and final track on her debut album [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]] and was released as the [[Single: The Glamorous Life|lead single]], which went to the top of the charts in many countries. A longer version of the [[Prince]] solo version as it appears here, which is | + | [[The Glamorous Life]] was originally recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_27|27 December 1983]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California and tentatively intended for [[Apollonia 6]] until [[Prince]] began to work with [[Sheila E.]] in February 1984, at which time he set the song aside for her. [[Sheila E.]]'s version appeared as the sixth and final track on her debut album [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]] and was released as the [[Single: The Glamorous Life|lead single]], which went to the top of the charts in many countries. A longer version of the [[Prince]] solo version as it appears here, which is mixed slightly differently remains unreleased. [[Jill Jones]] appears on backing vox on, but is uncredited for it on this album<br> |
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− | [[Manic Monday]] was originally intended for [[Apollonia 6]] (as a duet between [[Prince]] and [[Apollonia]]), and was included as the third track on the early configurations of the [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia 6]] album, but was withdrawn from the album prior to release. Basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_4|4 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. It was offered to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles] in April 1985. They re-recorded the song overdubbing most [[Prince]]'s music with their own, but some tracks including [[Brenda Bennett]]'s backing vox | + | [[Manic Monday]] was originally intended for [[Apollonia 6]] (as a duet between [[Prince]] and [[Apollonia]]), and was included as the third track on the early configurations of the [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia 6]] album, but was withdrawn from the album prior to release. Basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_4|4 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. It was offered to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles] in April 1985. They re-recorded the song overdubbing most [[Prince]]'s music with their own, but some tracks including [[Brenda Bennett]]'s and [[Jill Jones]] backing vox can still be heard on the album. It was released on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles] 1996 album [[Album: Different Light|Different Light]] and made a big impact on the charts, reaching number one on some countries when it was released as a single.<br> |
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[[Noon Rendezvous]] was written for and with [[Sheila E.]] and tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 13|13 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. The song was co-written by [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]], although the extent of her contributions is unclear. It appeared as the third track on [[Sheila E.]]'s first album [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]], and was released as the album's third single, which failed to chart.<br> | [[Noon Rendezvous]] was written for and with [[Sheila E.]] and tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 13|13 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. The song was co-written by [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]], although the extent of her contributions is unclear. It appeared as the third track on [[Sheila E.]]'s first album [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]], and was released as the album's third single, which failed to chart.<br> | ||
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[[Dear Michaelangelo]] was recorded in January 1985<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE --> at Master Sound, Atlanta, Georgia, while in Atlanta for dates on the [[Purple Rain Tour]]. [[Sheila E.]]'s version appeared the second track on Sheila E.'s second album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]], and was included as the b-side of [[Single: Bedtime Story|Bedtime Story]], the album's second single.<br> | [[Dear Michaelangelo]] was recorded in January 1985<!-- CHECK UPON RELEASE --> at Master Sound, Atlanta, Georgia, while in Atlanta for dates on the [[Purple Rain Tour]]. [[Sheila E.]]'s version appeared the second track on Sheila E.'s second album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]], and was included as the b-side of [[Single: Bedtime Story|Bedtime Story]], the album's second single.<br> | ||
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− | [[Holly Rock]] is another [[Sheila E.]] song on this compilation. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_24|24 April 1985]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California amid the highly productive sessions that yielded a lot of songs for [[Album: Parade|Parade]]. Parts of the lyrics were in fact revamped from the unreleased [[The Family]] song [[Feline]] from 1984.<br> | + | [[Holly Rock]] is another [[Sheila E.]] song on this compilation. Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_24|24 April 1985]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California amid the highly productive sessions that yielded a lot of songs for [[Album: Parade|Parade]]. Parts of the lyrics were in fact revamped from the unreleased [[The Family]] song [[Feline]] from 1984. The version on this album is the cut that also ended up as 'Extended Version' on the German 12" and US Promo 12" for [[Single: Holly Rock|Holly Rock]], but with [[Prince]]'s vocals instead of [[Sheila E.]]'s<br> |
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− | [[Love... Thy Will Be Done]] is the only song on this compilation that dates from the 1990s. Although specific recording dates are unknown | + | [[Love... Thy Will Be Done]] is the only song on this compilation that dates from the 1990s. Although specific recording dates are unknown, basic tracking took place in January 1991 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, as the first track recorded by [[Prince]] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martika Martika]. Her version appeared as the third track on her album [[Album: Martika's Kitchen|Martika's Kitchen]], and was released as its first [[Single: Love... Thy Will Be Done|single]], to medium success. |
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+ | <b>Mixing</b> | ||
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+ | While the title 'Originals' suggests these are [[Prince]]'s original versions of the songs, exactly as he created them at the original time of recording, all tracks are in fact 'facsimile' new mixes by Niko Bolas (and Tony Maserati on [[Nothing Compares 2 U]], which already received this treatment in 2018 when it was released as a separate single). [[Love... Thy Will Be Done]] (mixed by [[Michael Koppelman]]) is the only track on this release where a usable half-inch 2-track tape from 1991 was available. | ||
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+ | The 2019 mixing was done out of technical necessity, because in most cases the original tracks, with [[Prince]]'s lead vocal, were never properly remixed or mixed down and/or such mixes were not preserved to a high quality half-inch 2-track tape. | ||
+ | [[Noon Rendezvous]] seems to have been given a 2019 mix that was not approximating anything [[Prince]] originally did with the track in 1984, as it seems likely that if it were, this mix with the a capella intro, would have been the version that would have ended up as such on the [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]] album with [[Sheila E.]] simply replacing [[Prince]] guide vocal with hers. | ||
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+ | The 'Cinematic Mix' of [[Nothing Compares 2 U]], that appears as a bonus track on the cd available from Target and on the Japanese release, was also made in 2019. It was constructed with the separate tracks found on the 24-track master, including the Clare Fischer arrange that is audible only slightly on the regular [[Prince]]-vocal version – indicating that in itself is also mixed after the fact and not the true original that would not yet have featured the orchestral arrangement. | ||
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<b>Promotion</b> | <b>Promotion</b> | ||
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# <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]]</b> (5:57) | # <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]]</b> (5:57) | ||
# <b>[[Nothing Compares 2 U]]</b> (4:39) | # <b>[[Nothing Compares 2 U]]</b> (4:39) | ||
+ | # <b>[[Nothing Compares 2 U]] (Cinematic Mix)</b> (4:20)<sup>1</sup> | ||
|credits = All songs written by [[Prince]] except where noted. | |credits = All songs written by [[Prince]] except where noted. | ||
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|other format = Vinyl | |other format = Vinyl | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|album promotion = To be completed. | |album promotion = To be completed. | ||
− | |trivia = | + | |trivia = Two slightly different versions of the cover exist. The release on Tidal and on streaming services has the title '''Originals''' printed in black under the R and I of the spray painted '''Prince''', whereas the cd and vinyl versions don't have the title printed. This is not the first time an album cover is different for different formats. For instance the vinyl LP of [[album: Parade|Parade]] has '''Prince & The Revolution / Parade''' on its cover while this is not printed on the cd-version of the album, which also tilts the image 90 degrees counterclockwise to have him facing upward. |
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|references = ''[https://www.prince.com/article/prince-originals Prince - Originals New Release]'' | |references = ''[https://www.prince.com/article/prince-originals Prince - Originals New Release]'' |
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