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|introduction          = <b>The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)</b> is a compilation album of [[Prince]]'s studio work, initially given as a promotional cassette to attendees of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versace Versace] collection of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_fashion_week Paris Fashion Week] over the course of three consecutive days, beginning [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_8|8 July 1995]].  
|introduction          = <b>The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)</b> is a compilation album of [[Prince]]'s studio work, initially given away as a promotional cassette to attendees of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versace Versace] collection of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_fashion_week Paris Fashion Week] over the course of three consecutive days, beginning [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_8|8 July 1995]].  
It was re-released worldwide (on cassette) in limited quantities (10 000 copies) for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Record Store Day] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 13|13 April 2019]], and six months later on all formats and regular commercial release on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 13|13 September 2019]]. The 2019 editions became [[Prince]]’s ninth compilation album and the sixth posthumous release.  
It was re-released worldwide (on cassette) in limited quantities (10 000 copies) for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Record Store Day] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 13|13 April 2019]], and six months later on all formats and regular commercial release on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 13|13 September 2019]]. The 2019 editions became [[Prince]]'s ninth compilation album and the sixth posthumous release.  




'''Initial 1995 release'''
'''Initial 1995 release'''


The 1995 cassette was mostly a promotional tool for [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]'s upcoming album [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], but also contained tracks from other planned projects, the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]'s second album [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]] (which had already been released in Europe), [[Madhouse]]'s third album [[Album: 24 (1994)|24]] (which was ultimately left unreleased) and [[The NPG Orchestra]]'s [[Album: Kamasutra|Kamasutra]] (which was released in early 1997).
The 1995 cassette was mostly a promotional tool for [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]'s then upcoming album [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], but also contained tracks from other planned projects, the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]'s second album [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]] (which had already been released in Europe), [[Madhouse]]'s third album [[Album: 24 (1994)|24]] (which was ultimately left unreleased) and [[The NPG Orchestra]]'s [[Album: Kamasutra|Kamasutra]] (which was released in early 1997).


Unlike other [[NPG Records]] sampler cassettes of the era, many tracks were remixed or edited specifically for this release to make listening to the cassette a complete listening experience. In addition, several tracks feature overdubbed vocals by [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] of either "Versace" or "The Versace Experience". As such, many of the tracks are not available in the same form elsewhere.
Unlike other [[NPG Records]] sampler cassettes of the era, many tracks were remixed or edited specifically for this release to make listening to the cassette a complete listening experience. In addition, several tracks feature overdubbed vocals by [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] of either "Versace" or "The Versace Experience". As such, many of the tracks are not available in the same form elsewhere.
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Also unusually for [[NPG Records]] sampler cassettes, '''The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)''' was released in conjunction with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] This is likely due to the links with [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], which was planned for release by [[NPG Records]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 12|12 September 1995]], as indicated on the cassette insert, although the release was later postponed to [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 26|26 September 1995]].
Also unusually for [[NPG Records]] sampler cassettes, '''The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)''' was released in conjunction with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] This is likely due to the links with [[Album: The Gold Experience|The Gold Experience]], which was planned for release by [[NPG Records]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 12|12 September 1995]], as indicated on the cassette insert, although the release was later postponed to [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 26|26 September 1995]].


Only 300 copies of the cassette were made. Artwork for a CD-version was also made, but it is unclear if any promos were actually pressed on CD at that time.
Only 300 copies of the cassette were made. Artwork for a CD-version was also made, but it is unlikely that any promos were actually pressed on CD at that time.




'''2019 reissues'''
'''2019 reissues'''


With only 300 copies pressed and distributed only to attendees of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versace Versace] collection of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_fashion_week Paris Fashion Week], the 1995 edition of '''The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)''' became a collectible item. [[The Prince Estate]] made replicas of this cassette available to the public for the 2019 edition of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Record Store Day] in the USA, Europe and Japan. A special ‘purple edition’ edition, limited to 1000 copies, was offered for sale from Minneapolis music store [http://www.electricfetus.com Electric Fetus] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 25|25 April 2019]]. Interestingly, the 2019 reissues by [[NPG Records]]/[[The Prince Estate]] was released in conjunction with Sony's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_Recordings Legacy Recordings] while the original 1995 cassette bears was offered by [[NPG Records]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Music_Group Warner Bros]. <b>The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)</b> is the second release by [[The Prince Estate]] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_Recordings Legacy Recordings] after the 2018 [[Album: Anthology: 1995-2010|Anthology: 1995-2010]] compilation.
With only 300 copies pressed and distributed only to attendees of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versace Versace] collection of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_fashion_week Paris Fashion Week], the 1995 edition of '''The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)''' became a collectible item. [[The Prince Estate]] made replicas of this cassette available to the public for the 2019 edition of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Record Store Day] in the USA, Europe and Japan. A special ‘purple edition' edition, limited to 1000 copies, was offered for sale from Minneapolis music store [http://www.electricfetus.com Electric Fetus] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 25|25 April 2019]]. Interestingly, the 2019 reissues by [[NPG Records]]/[[The Prince Estate]] was released in conjunction with Sony's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_Recordings Legacy Recordings] while the original 1995 cassette bears was offered by [[NPG Records]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Music_Group Warner Bros]. <b>The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)</b> is the second release by [[The Prince Estate]] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_Recordings Legacy Recordings] after the 2018 [[Album: Anthology: 1995-2010|Anthology: 1995-2010]] compilation.




<b>Promotion</b>
<b>Promotion</b>


The first 2019 reissue was a special release for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Record Store Day] (on the same day as a reissue of [[Album: His Majesty's Pop Life|His Majesty's Pop Life]]).  The general September release was preceded by a “digital single” of [[P. Control|Pussy Control]] (Club Mix Edit) [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 23|23 August 2019]] on [[Rootie Kazootie]] (labelled [[Rootie Kazootie]] (Edit)) on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 6|6 September 2019]].
The first 2019 reissue was a special release for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day Record Store Day] (on the same day as a reissue of [[Album: His Majesty's Pop Life|His Majesty's Pop Life]]).  The general September release was preceded by a “digital single” of [[P. Control|Pussy Control]] (Club Mix Edit) [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 23|23 August 2019]] on [[Rootie Kazootie]] (labelled [[Rootie Kazootie]] (Edit)) on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 6|6 September 2019]].

Revision as of 20:05, 5 October 2019

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The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)
   

Album details

Released: 8 July 1995 (Promotional cassette given to attendees of the Versace collection of Paris Fashion Week)

13 April 2019 (Special release for Record Store Day)
13 September 2019 (Worldwide commercial release)

Length: 41:27
Label(s): NPG Records / Warner Bros (1995 Promotional release)

NPG Records / The Prince Estate / Legacy Recordings (2019 Reissues)

Studio(s): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA; Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, CA, USA

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: The Billboard 200 28 Sept. 2019 170 1
Certifications
This album has not received any certifications in the USA
Awards
This album has not received any awards in the USA

Singles released

None at the time of release, although of Pussy Control (Club Mix Edit) and Rootie Kazootie were issued as “digital singles” ahead of the September reissue.

See also

The Gold Experience
(Album) 		24
(Unreleased Madhouse album)
The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) is a compilation album of Prince's studio work, initially given away as a promotional cassette to attendees of the Versace collection of Paris Fashion Week over the course of three consecutive days, beginning 8 July 1995.

It was re-released worldwide (on cassette) in limited quantities (10 000 copies) for the Record Store Day on 13 April 2019, and six months later on all formats and regular commercial release on 13 September 2019. The 2019 editions became Prince's ninth compilation album and the sixth posthumous release.


Initial 1995 release

The 1995 cassette was mostly a promotional tool for 's then upcoming album The Gold Experience, but also contained tracks from other planned projects, the New Power Generation's second album Exodus (which had already been released in Europe), Madhouse's third album 24 (which was ultimately left unreleased) and The NPG Orchestra's Kamasutra (which was released in early 1997).

Unlike other NPG Records sampler cassettes of the era, many tracks were remixed or edited specifically for this release to make listening to the cassette a complete listening experience. In addition, several tracks feature overdubbed vocals by of either "Versace" or "The Versace Experience". As such, many of the tracks are not available in the same form elsewhere.

Also unusually for NPG Records sampler cassettes, The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) was released in conjunction with Warner Bros. This is likely due to the links with The Gold Experience, which was planned for release by NPG Records and Warner Bros. on 12 September 1995, as indicated on the cassette insert, although the release was later postponed to 26 September 1995.

Only 300 copies of the cassette were made. Artwork for a CD-version was also made, but it is unlikely that any promos were actually pressed on CD at that time.


2019 reissues

With only 300 copies pressed and distributed only to attendees of Versace collection of Paris Fashion Week, the 1995 edition of The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) became a collectible item. The Prince Estate made replicas of this cassette available to the public for the 2019 edition of the Record Store Day in the USA, Europe and Japan. A special ‘purple edition' edition, limited to 1000 copies, was offered for sale from Minneapolis music store Electric Fetus on 25 April 2019. Interestingly, the 2019 reissues by NPG Records/The Prince Estate was released in conjunction with Sony's Legacy Recordings while the original 1995 cassette bears was offered by NPG Records and Warner Bros. The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) is the second release by The Prince Estate with Legacy Recordings after the 2018 Anthology: 1995-2010 compilation.


Promotion

The first 2019 reissue was a special release for the Record Store Day (on the same day as a reissue of His Majesty's Pop Life). The general September release was preceded by a “digital single” of Pussy Control (Club Mix Edit) 23 August 2019 on Rootie Kazootie (labelled Rootie Kazootie (Edit)) on 6 September 2019.

The compilation reached number 170 on The Billboard 200.



Track listing
CD Cassette

The compact disc version is a reissue from the promotional cassette.

  1. Pussy Control (Club Mix) (Edit) (3:04) -
  2. Shhh (X-cerpt) (3:55) -
  3. Get Wild In The House (2:15) 1 - The NPG
  4. Hate U (Remix) (3:29) -
  5. 319 (X-cerpt) (1:28) -
  6. Shy (X-cerpt) (2:23) -
  7. Billy Jack Bitch (2:31) -
  8. Sonny T. (X-cerpt) (0:28) 2 - Madhouse
  9. Rootie Kazootie (Edit) (2:38) 2 - Madhouse
  10. Chatounette Controle (2:25) -
  11. Pussy Control (Control Tempo) (Edit) (1:23) -
  12. Kamasutra Overture # 5 (0:44) - The NPG Orchestra
  13. Free The Music (1:44) - The NPG
  14. Segue (0:50) -
  15. Gold (X-cerpt) (3:34) -


LP

The LP is a reissue from the original promotional cassette

  • Side 1:
  1. Pussy Control (Club Mix) (Edit) (3:04) -
  2. Shhh (X-cerpt) (3:55) -
  3. Get Wild In The House (2:15) 1 - The NPG
  4. Hate U (Remix) (3:29) -
  5. 319 (X-cerpt) (1:28) -
  6. Shy (X-cerpt) (2:23) -
  • Side 2:
  1. Billy Jack Bitch (2:31) -
  2. Sonny T. (X-cerpt) (0:28) 2 - Madhouse
  3. Rootie Kazootie (Edit) (2:38) 2 - Madhouse
  4. Chatounette Controle (2:25) -
  5. Pussy Control (Control Tempo) (Edit) (1:23) -
  6. Kamasutra Overture # 5 (0:44) - The NPG Orchestra
  7. Free The Music (1:44) - The NPG
  8. Segue (0:50) -
  9. Gold (X-cerpt) (3:34) -

The cassette is the original format

  • Side A:
  1. Pussy Control (Club Mix) (Edit) (3:04) -
  2. Shhh (X-cerpt) (3:55) -
  3. Get Wild In The House (2:15) 1 - The NPG
  4. Hate U (Remix) (3:29) -
  5. 319 (X-cerpt) (1:28) -
  6. Shy (X-cerpt) (2:23) -
  • Side B:
  1. Billy Jack Bitch (2:31) -
  2. Sonny T. (X-cerpt) (0:28) 2 - Madhouse
  3. Rootie Kazootie (Edit) (2:38) 2 - Madhouse
  4. Chatounette Controle (2:25) -
  5. Pussy Control (Control Tempo) (Edit) (1:23) -
  6. Kamasutra Overture # 5 (0:44) - The NPG Orchestra
  7. Free The Music (1:44) - The NPG
  8. Segue (0:50) -
  9. Gold (X-cerpt) (3:34) -


Digital

  1. Pussy Control (Club Mix) (Edit) (3:04) -
  2. Shhh (X-cerpt) (3:55) -
  3. Get Wild In The House (2:15) 1 - The NPG
  4. Hate U (Remix) (3:29) -
  5. 319 (X-cerpt) (1:28) -
  6. Shy (X-cerpt) (2:23) -
  7. Billy Jack Bitch (2:31) -
  8. Sonny T. (X-cerpt) (0:28) 2 - Madhouse
  9. Rootie Kazootie (Edit) (2:38) 2 - Madhouse
  10. Chatounette Controle (2:25) -
  11. Pussy Control (Control Tempo) (Edit) (1:23) -
  12. Kamasutra Overture # 5 (0:44) - The NPG Orchestra
  13. Free The Music (1:44) - The NPG
  14. Segue (0:50) -
  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.


1 Written by and Sonny T.
2 Written by , Eric Leeds, Michael Bland, Sonny Thompson and Levi Seacer, Jr.



Personnel
Musicians
  • See individual tracks for credits.


Production
  • See individual tracks and respective albums for credits.


Thanks



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
Record Store Day 2019 release
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Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Trivia
References
2019
His Majesty's Pop Life 		All Albums All Related Artists Albums 2019
Originals
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