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|Introduction          = <b>Lovesexy Live</b> was the fifth [[Prince]] home video to be released and second live concert released on Home Video format.  
|Introduction          = <b>Lovesexy Live</b> was the fifth [[Prince]] home video to be released and second live concert released on Home Video format.  


The footage comes from a live broadcast¹ of Lovesexy Tour concert in Dortmund, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_9|9 September 1988]]. European companies Granada television (UK) and RAI Network had concluded a $2 million deal for the live transmission of the final concert of [[Prince]]'s European leg of the [[Lovesexy Tour]].
The footage comes from a live broadcast¹ of Lovesexy Tour concert in Dortmund, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_9|9 September 1988]]. European companies Granada television (UK) and RAI Network had concluded a $2 million deal for the live transmission of the final concert of [[Prince]]’s European leg of the [[Lovesexy Tour]].


Both companies acquired radio and television distribution rights for worldwide distribution, excluding USA and Japan territories, which were on the tour schedule in late 88 and 89. Negotiations also included China, U.S.S.R., Australia and parts of South America.
Both companies acquired radio and television distribution rights for worldwide distribution, excluding USA and Japan territories, which were on the tour schedule in late 88 and 89. Negotiations also included China, U.S.S.R., Australia and parts of South America.
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The last date of the European leg of the [[Lovesexy Tour]] was initially scheduled in Rome, Stadio dei Marmi on 5 September 1988 but disagreements over the choice of the venue led to the cancellation of the Rome concert, and the substitution of two dates in Dortmund.
The last date of the European leg of the [[Lovesexy Tour]] was initially scheduled in Rome, Stadio dei Marmi on 5 September 1988 but disagreements over the choice of the venue led to the cancellation of the Rome concert, and the substitution of two dates in Dortmund.


Dutch production company ID-TV filmed the [[Prince]] concert with Egbert van Hees as director. Billboard reported that he was chosen personally by [[Prince]] on a director's shortlist of 2 (Egbert van Hees and David Mallet), because [[Prince]] was impressed by van Hees' work on a recent shooting of one of his after-hours performance in Hamburg Grosse Freiheit.
Dutch production company ID-TV filmed the [[Prince]] concert with Egbert van Hees as director. Billboard reported that he was chosen personally by [[Prince]] on a director’s shortlist of 2 (Egbert van Hees and David Mallet), because [[Prince]] was impressed by van Hees' work on a recent shooting of one of his after-hours performance in Hamburg Grosse Freiheit.


It was first released on 2 cassettes under the name of "Lovesexy Live 1" and "Lovesexy Live 2" in Europe. Confusingly Vol.1 contained the latter part of the concert, while Vol.2 contained the first part. The concert was later re-released as <b>Lovesexy Live</b> on one cassette (of 127 minutes) and on laserdisc.  
It was first released on 2 cassettes under the name of "Lovesexy Live 1" and "Lovesexy Live 2" in Europe. Confusingly Vol.1 contained the latter part of the concert, while Vol.2 contained the first part. The concert was later re-released as <b>Lovesexy Live</b> on one cassette (of 127 minutes) and on laserdisc.  
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A10. [[Condition Of The Heart]] (1:06)<br>  
A10. [[Condition Of The Heart]] (1:06)<br>  
A11. [[Strange Relationship]] (2:30)<br>  
A11. [[Strange Relationship]] (2:30)<br>  
A12. [[Let's Go Crazy]] (5:42)<br>  
A12. [[Let’s Go Crazy]] (5:42)<br>  
A13. [[When Doves Cry]] (2:52)<br>  
A13. [[When Doves Cry]] (2:52)<br>  
A14. [[Purple Rain]] (4:08)<br>  
A14. [[Purple Rain]] (4:08)<br>  
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# [[Condition Of The Heart]] (1:06)<br>
# [[Condition Of The Heart]] (1:06)<br>
# [[Strange Relationship]] (2:30)<br>
# [[Strange Relationship]] (2:30)<br>
# [[Let's Go Crazy]] (5:42)<br>
# [[Let’s Go Crazy]] (5:42)<br>
# [[When Doves Cry]] (2:52)<br>
# [[When Doves Cry]] (2:52)<br>
# [[Purple Rain]] (4:08) <br>
# [[Purple Rain]] (4:08) <br>
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|see also              =  
{{SeeAlso|
{{SeeAlso|
|item1  = [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy<br>(album)]]
|item1  = [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]]<br>(Album)
|image1  = [[File:Lovesexy.jpg|x80px|link=Album: Lovesexy]]
|image1  = [[File:Lovesexy.jpg|x80px|link=Album: Lovesexy]]
|item2  = [[Lovesexy Tour]]
|item2  = [[Lovesexy Tour]]

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1987: Sign O’ The Times ◄ Home Videos Promotional Home Videos ► 1991: Graffiti Bridge
Lovesexy Live
Lovesexy Live artwork

Video details

Released: 19 April 1989
Director: Egbert van Hees
Related: Lovesexy Tour, Lovesexy (album)
Label(s): Granada International, RAI - Sacis, Polygram Music Video, Palace
Lenghth: 67 minutes + 60 minutes


Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
information needed
Certifications
This Home video has not received any certifications in UK, France, Japan or the USA
Awards
This Home video has not received any awards in UK, France, Japan or the USA

See also

Lovesexy
(Album) 		Lovesexy Tour

Lovesexy Live was the fifth Prince home video to be released and second live concert released on Home Video format.

The footage comes from a live broadcast¹ of Lovesexy Tour concert in Dortmund, on 9 September 1988. European companies Granada television (UK) and RAI Network had concluded a $2 million deal for the live transmission of the final concert of Prince’s European leg of the Lovesexy Tour.

Both companies acquired radio and television distribution rights for worldwide distribution, excluding USA and Japan territories, which were on the tour schedule in late 88 and 89. Negotiations also included China, U.S.S.R., Australia and parts of South America.

The last date of the European leg of the Lovesexy Tour was initially scheduled in Rome, Stadio dei Marmi on 5 September 1988 but disagreements over the choice of the venue led to the cancellation of the Rome concert, and the substitution of two dates in Dortmund.

Dutch production company ID-TV filmed the Prince concert with Egbert van Hees as director. Billboard reported that he was chosen personally by Prince on a director’s shortlist of 2 (Egbert van Hees and David Mallet), because Prince was impressed by van Hees' work on a recent shooting of one of his after-hours performance in Hamburg Grosse Freiheit.

It was first released on 2 cassettes under the name of "Lovesexy Live 1" and "Lovesexy Live 2" in Europe. Confusingly Vol.1 contained the latter part of the concert, while Vol.2 contained the first part. The concert was later re-released as Lovesexy Live on one cassette (of 127 minutes) and on laserdisc.

¹ United Kingdom (Wired, Channel 4), West Germany (SAT Eins), Spain (RTVE), Finland (TV3), Holland (KRO), France (Antenne 2), Austria (ORF), Denmark (DK TV), Sweden (SVT) and Switzerland (SFA).


Track listing
VHS VHS
  • PAL

A01. No (Incl. Intermission - unlisted) (6:59)
A02. Lovesexy (4:01)
A03. Glam Slam (2:10)
A04. The Cross (5:00)
A05. I Wish U Heaven (7:35)
A06. Kiss (Incl. Dance On - unlisted) (7:58)
A07. When 2 R In Love (Incl. Venus De Milo - unlisted) (2:27)
A08. Starfish And Coffee (1:04)
A09. Raspberry Beret (0:34)
A10. Condition Of The Heart (1:06)
A11. Strange Relationship (2:30)
A12. Let’s Go Crazy (5:42)
A13. When Doves Cry (2:52)
A14. Purple Rain (4:08)
A15. 1999 (7:37)
A16. Alphabet St. (6:31)

B01. Erotic City (3:42)
B02. Housequake (5:02)
B03. Slow Love (1:05)
B04. Adore (2:00)
B05. Delirious (0:33)
B06. Jack U Off (incl. Twelve - unlisted) (3:25)
B07. Sister (1:45)
B08. Adore part II (1:23)
B09. I Wanna Be Your Lover (3:08)
B10. Head (Incl. A Love Bizarre - unlisted) (5:15)
B11. When You Were Mine (1:40)
B12. Blues In C (If I Had A Harem) (6:19)
B13. Little Red Corvette (1:20)
B14. Controversy (0:32)
B15. Dirty Mind (1:07)
B16. Superfunkycalifragisexy (1:49)
B17. Bob George (2:54)
B18. Anna Stesia (5:35)

References:
UK: Vol.1 080 7483 / 1st reissue 083 944 3 / 2nd reissue PVC 3017M
UK: Vol.2 080 8303 / 1st reissue 084 510 3 / 2nd reissue PVC 3018M

  • SECAM
  1. No (Incl. Intermission - unlisted) (6:59)
  2. Lovesexy (4:01)
  3. Glam Slam (2:10)
  4. The Cross (5:00)
  5. I Wish U Heaven (7:35)
  6. Kiss (Incl. Dance On - unlisted) (7:58)
  7. When 2 R In Love (Incl. Venus De Milo - unlisted) (2:27)
  8. Starfish And Coffee (1:04)
  9. Raspberry Beret (0:34)
  10. Condition Of The Heart (1:06)
  11. Strange Relationship (2:30)
  12. Let’s Go Crazy (5:42)
  13. When Doves Cry (2:52)
  14. Purple Rain (4:08)
  15. 1999 (7:37)
  16. Alphabet St. (6:31)
  17. Erotic City (3:42)
  18. Housequake (5:02)
  19. Slow Love (1:05)
  20. Adore (2:00)
  21. Delirious (0:33)
  22. Jack U Off (incl. Twelve - unlisted) (3:25)
  23. Sister (1:45)
  24. Adore part II (1:23)
  25. I Wanna Be Your Lover (3:08)
  26. Head (Incl. A Love Bizarre - unlisted) (5:15)
  27. When You Were Mine (1:40)
  28. Blues In C (If I Had A Harem) (6:19)
  29. Little Red Corvette (1:20)
  30. Controversy (0:32)
  31. Dirty Mind (1:07)
  32. Superfunkycalifragisexy (1:49)
  33. Bob George (2:54)
  34. Anna Stesia (5:35)

References:
FR: 081 202-3

  • © 1988 Granada International, PRN Productions Inc.

Other Formats
Laserdisc BETAMAX
  • NTSC


References:
US: reference needed
JP: reference needed

  • NTSC


References:
US: ?

Others
  • This footage was not released on DVD.

Releases
VHS, Laserdiscs, DVD and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
United Kingdom VHS PAL 080 7483 Volume 1
United Kingdom VHS PAL 080 8303 Volume 2
France VHS SECAM 081 202-3 Vol.1 & 2

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
United Kingdom VHS PAL 083 944 3 Vol.1 - 1st reissue
United Kingdom VHS PAL 084 510 3 Vol.2 - 1st reissue
United Kingdom VHS PAL PVC 3017M Vol.1 - 2nd reissue
United Kingdom VHS PAL PVC 3018M Vol.2 - 2nd reissue
 

 

 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Quotation & triva
References
1987

Sign O’ The Times

Home Videos Promotional Home Videos 1991

Graffiti Bridge

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