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|album name = 1999 | |album name = 1999 | ||
|album image = [[File: 1999.jpg|1999 2LP]] <br><br> [[File: 1999-1LP.jpg|1999 1LP]] | |album image = [[File: 1999.jpg|1999 2LP]] <br><br> [[File: 1999-1LP.jpg|1999 1LP]] | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October_27|27 October 1982]] (USA)<br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 7|7 March 1983]] (UK, 1-LP)<br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_9|9 November 1984]] (UK, 2-LP) | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October_27|27 October 1982]] (USA)<br> |
+ | [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 7|7 March 1983]] (UK, 1-LP)<br> | ||
+ | [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_9|9 November 1984]] (UK, 2-LP) | ||
|length = 70:35 / 40:09 (1-LP) | |length = 70:35 / 40:09 (1-LP) | ||
|label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] | |label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] | ||
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|previous album link = [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]] | |previous album link = [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]] | ||
|next album link = [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] | |next album link = [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] | ||
− | |introduction = [[Album: 1999|1999]] is the fifth full-length studio album by [[Prince]]. It was released worldwide in October 1982 (twelve months after his previous album, [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]]). | + | |introduction = [[Album: 1999|1999]] is the fifth full-length studio album by [[Prince]]. It was released worldwide in October 1982 (twelve months after his previous album, [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]]). Albeit the name [[The Revolution]] appears in mirror-writing on the sleeve, it was never officially attributed to [[Prince and the Revolution]].) |
− | In March 1983 the album received a re-release as a 7-track single LP in all territories but the US, omitting [[D.M.S.R.]], [[Automatic]], [[All The Critics Love U In New York]] and [[International Lover]]. At the same the a cassette issue of the album was issued with nine tracks, adding [[D.M.S.R.]] and the none-album track [[How Come U | + | In March 1983 the album received a re-release as a 7-track single LP in all territories but the US, omitting [[D.M.S.R.]], [[Automatic]], [[All The Critics Love U In New York]] and [[International Lover]]. At the same the a cassette issue of the album was issued with nine tracks, adding [[D.M.S.R.]] and the none-album track [[How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore]]. Both were issued in a picture-sleeve with a photo of [[Prince]] rather than the hand drawn '1999' graphic. |
The initial CD-release of the album had 10 tracks, omitting [[D.M.S.R.]], as the time limit on CDs was 74 minutes when they were first introduced. When CD capacities increased, however, the track was re-added to the tracklist with later re-issues. | The initial CD-release of the album had 10 tracks, omitting [[D.M.S.R.]], as the time limit on CDs was 74 minutes when they were first introduced. When CD capacities increased, however, the track was re-added to the tracklist with later re-issues. | ||
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− | + | <b>Sessions and compiling</b> | |
− | + | Album sessions took place from early 1982 to August 1982, at [[Prince]]’s [[Kiowa Trail Home Studio]], Chanhassen, MN, USA and later at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California. [[International Lover]] is believed to be the first track recorded for the album, in mid-January 1982. Recording dates for [[All The Critics Love U In New York]] are not known, but it was recorded in early 1982. | |
− | [[1999]] was not included on an early configuration of the album (which was likely given another name at the time), but [[Prince]] | + | [[Let’s Pretend We’re Married]] was recorded in late March 1982. [[D.M.S.R.]] followed in mid-April 1982. [[Free]] and [[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]] were recorded in late April 1982, while [[Automatic]] and [[Delirious]] were recorded in early May 1982 and [[Little Red Corvette]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 20|20 May 1982]]. [[Lady Cab Driver]] followed in early July 1982, while [[1999]] was recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_7|7 August 1982]]. |
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+ | [[1999]] is thought to not have been included on an early configuration of the album (which was likely given another name at the time), but [[Prince]]’s management suggested he add an over-arching thematic song to the album, and he wrote the song in response. No other details of the early configuration are known. | ||
The album was largely a solo recording project by [[Prince]], although various band members appear in small roles, especially on [[1999]] and [[D.M.S.R.]] (see credits below for details). | The album was largely a solo recording project by [[Prince]], although various band members appear in small roles, especially on [[1999]] and [[D.M.S.R.]] (see credits below for details). | ||
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<b>Promotion</b> | <b>Promotion</b> | ||
− | The album produced five commercially-released singles, [[Single: 1999|1999]] (which preceded the album), [[Single: Little Red Corvette|Little Red Corvette]], [[Single: Delirious|Delirious]], [[Single: Automatic|Automatic]] (available in Australia only) and [[Single: | + | The album produced five commercially-released singles, [[Single: 1999|1999]] (which preceded the album), [[Single: Little Red Corvette|Little Red Corvette]], [[Single: Delirious|Delirious]], [[Single: Automatic|Automatic]] (available in Australia only) and [[Single: Let’s Pretend We’re Married|Let’s Pretend We’re Married]]. Additionally, [[Single: D.M.S.R.|D.M.S.R.]] was available as a promotional single following the release of [[Single: Little Red Corvette|Little Red Corvette]]. |
[[Prince]] toured extensively in the USA to support the album on the [[1999 Tour]], which largely focused on the album (the tour featured [[The Time]] and [[Vanity 6]] as opening acts, and also acted as promotion for their albums). | [[Prince]] toured extensively in the USA to support the album on the [[1999 Tour]], which largely focused on the album (the tour featured [[The Time]] and [[Vanity 6]] as opening acts, and also acted as promotion for their albums). | ||
− | The album reached number 9 on the US [[The_Billboard_200|Billboard Top | + | The album reached number 9 on the US [[The_Billboard_200|Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes]] chart and number 4 on the [[Billboard_Top_R&B_Albums|Billboard Black LPs]] chart. |
'''1999''' has been certified 4x platinum by the RIAA, indicating 4 million copies shipped in the USA. | '''1999''' has been certified 4x platinum by the RIAA, indicating 4 million copies shipped in the USA. | ||
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# <b>[[Little Red Corvette]]</b> (4:58) | # <b>[[Little Red Corvette]]</b> (4:58) | ||
# <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (3:56) | # <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (3:56) | ||
− | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Let’s Pretend We’re Married]]</b> (7:20) |
# <b>[[D.M.S.R.]]</b> (8:15) | # <b>[[D.M.S.R.]]</b> (8:15) | ||
# <b>[[Automatic]]</b> (9:27) | # <b>[[Automatic]]</b> (9:27) | ||
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# <b>[[Little Red Corvette]]</b> (4:58) | # <b>[[Little Red Corvette]]</b> (4:58) | ||
# <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (3:56) | # <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (3:56) | ||
− | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Let’s Pretend We’re Married]]</b> (7:20) |
# <b>[[Automatic]]</b> (9:27) | # <b>[[Automatic]]</b> (9:27) | ||
# <b>[[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]]</b> (4:00) | # <b>[[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]]</b> (4:00) | ||
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# <b>[[Free]]</b> (5:08) | # <b>[[Free]]</b> (5:08) | ||
*Side 2: | *Side 2: | ||
− | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Let’s Pretend We’re Married]]</b> (7:20) |
# <b>[[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]]</b> (4:00) | # <b>[[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]]</b> (4:00) | ||
# <b>[[Lady Cab Driver]]</b> (8:25) | # <b>[[Lady Cab Driver]]</b> (8:25) | ||
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# <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (3:56) | # <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (3:56) | ||
*Side 2: | *Side 2: | ||
− | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Let’s Pretend We’re Married]]</b> (7:20) |
# <b>[[D.M.S.R.]]</b> (8:15) | # <b>[[D.M.S.R.]]</b> (8:15) | ||
*Side 3: | *Side 3: | ||
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# <b>[[Little Red Corvette]]</b> (4:58) | # <b>[[Little Red Corvette]]</b> (4:58) | ||
# <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (3:56) | # <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (3:56) | ||
− | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Let’s Pretend We’re Married]]</b> (7:20) |
# <b>[[D.M.S.R.]]</b> (8:15) | # <b>[[D.M.S.R.]]</b> (8:15) | ||
# <b>[[Free]]</b> (5:08) | # <b>[[Free]]</b> (5:08) | ||
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# <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (3:56) | # <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (3:56) | ||
# <b>[[Free]]</b> (5:00) | # <b>[[Free]]</b> (5:00) | ||
− | # <b> [[How Come U | + | # <b> [[How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore]]</b>(3:54) |
*Side 2: | *Side 2: | ||
− | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Let’s Pretend We’re Married]]</b> (7:20) |
# <b>[[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]]</b> (4:00) | # <b>[[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]]</b> (4:00) | ||
# <b>[[Lady Cab Driver]]</b> (8:25) | # <b>[[Lady Cab Driver]]</b> (8:25) | ||
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*[[Dez Dickerson]] - co-lead vocals on [[1999]], background vocals on [[Little Red Corvette]], guitar solos on [[Little Red Corvette]] | *[[Dez Dickerson]] - co-lead vocals on [[1999]], background vocals on [[Little Red Corvette]], guitar solos on [[Little Red Corvette]] | ||
*[[Jill Jones]] - co-lead vocals on [[1999]], background vocals on [[Automatic]], [[Free]] and [[Lady Cab Driver]] (credited as "J.J.") | *[[Jill Jones]] - co-lead vocals on [[1999]], background vocals on [[Automatic]], [[Free]] and [[Lady Cab Driver]] (credited as "J.J.") | ||
+ | *[[Jesse Johnson]] - background vocals on [[1999]] (uncredited) | ||
*[[Brown Mark]] - background vocals and handclaps on [[D.M.S.R.]] (credited as "Brown Mark") | *[[Brown Mark]] - background vocals and handclaps on [[D.M.S.R.]] (credited as "Brown Mark") | ||
*[[Jamie Shoop]] - background vocals and handclaps on [[D.M.S.R.]] (credited as (Jamie") | *[[Jamie Shoop]] - background vocals and handclaps on [[D.M.S.R.]] (credited as (Jamie") | ||
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*Poochie - background vocals and handclaps on [[D.M.S.R.]] | *Poochie - background vocals and handclaps on [[D.M.S.R.]] | ||
*The Count - background vocals and handclaps on [[D.M.S.R.]] | *The Count - background vocals and handclaps on [[D.M.S.R.]] | ||
+ | *[[Vanity]] - background vocals on [[Free]] | ||
*[[Wendy Melvoin]] - background vocals on [[Free]] (credited as "Wendy") | *[[Wendy Melvoin]] - background vocals on [[Free]] (credited as "Wendy") | ||
|production = [[Prince]] - producer and arranger | |production = [[Prince]] - producer and arranger | ||
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*[[Don Batts]] - assistant engineer | *[[Don Batts]] - assistant engineer | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Grundman Bernie Grundman] - mastering (A&M Records) | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Grundman Bernie Grundman] - mastering (A&M Records) | ||
− | |thanks = ''"Thank U - God.<br>[[Steve Fargnoli|Steve]] - "Your guidance is invaluable". [[Jamie Shoop|Jamie]] - " | + | |thanks = ''"Thank U - God.<br> |
+ | [[Steve Fargnoli|Steve]] - "Your guidance is invaluable". [[Jamie Shoop|Jamie]] - "I’m glad you’re my friend". [[Lisa Coleman|Lisa]], [[Jill Jones|J.J.]], [[Dez Dickerson|Dez]], [[Brown Mark]], [[Bobby Z.]] & [[Dr. Fink|Fink]]. [[Carol McGovney|Carol]], [[Peggy McCreary|Peggy]], [[Don Batts|Don]], [[Fred Moultrie|Fred M.]], Sandy, [[Lee Phillips]], [[Leroy Bennett|Roy (The Best) Bennett]], [[Tom Marzullo]] and the crew. [[David Leonard|David]] the blade, My love to [[Susan Moonsie|Vashti]] and my money to Al. Thank U all for being my pal."'' | ||
|singles = | |singles = | ||
{{AlbumSingles| | {{AlbumSingles| | ||
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{{AlbumSinglesLine| | {{AlbumSinglesLine| | ||
|Single = [[Single: 1999|1999]] | |Single = [[Single: 1999|1999]] | ||
− | |B-side = [[How Come U | + | |B-side = [[How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore]] |
|Image = 1999 single.jpg | |Image = 1999 single.jpg | ||
|Link = Single: 1999 | |Link = Single: 1999 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{AlbumSinglesLine| | {{AlbumSinglesLine| | ||
− | |Single = [[Single: D.M.S.R.|D.M.S.R.]] (promo only) | + | |Single = [[Single: D.M.S.R.|D.M.S.R.]] <small>(UK promo only)</small> |
|B-side = [[D.M.S.R.]] | |B-side = [[D.M.S.R.]] | ||
|Image = Dmsr single.jpg | |Image = Dmsr single.jpg | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{AlbumSinglesLine| | {{AlbumSinglesLine| | ||
− | |Single = [[Single: Automatic|Automatic]] (Australia only) | + | |Single = [[Single: Automatic|Automatic]] <small>(Australia only)</small> |
|B-side = [[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]] | |B-side = [[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]] | ||
|Image = Automatic single.jpg | |Image = Automatic single.jpg | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{AlbumSinglesLine| | {{AlbumSinglesLine| | ||
− | |Single = [[Single: | + | |Single = [[Single: Let’s Pretend We’re Married|Let’s Pretend We’re Married]] |
|B-side = [[Irresistible Bitch]] | |B-side = [[Irresistible Bitch]] | ||
|Image = Letspretendweremarried single.jpg | |Image = Letspretendweremarried single.jpg | ||
− | |Link = Single: | + | |Link = Single: Let’s Pretend We’re Married |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |see also | + | |see also = |
{{SeeAlso| | {{SeeAlso| | ||
− | |item1 = [[1999 | + | |item1 = [[Album: 1999 Deluxe|1999 ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] album |
− | |image1 = [[File:1982_1999_access_all_areas.jpeg|x100px|link= 1999 Tour]] | + | |image1 = [[File:1999_Deluxe.jpg|100px|border|link = Album: 1999 Deluxe]] |
− | | | + | |item2 = [[1999 Tour]] |
− | | | + | |image2 = [[File:1982_1999_access_all_areas.jpeg|x100px|link= 1999 Tour]] |
+ | |item3 = [[Sheet Music: 1999|1999 Sheet Music]] | ||
+ | |image3 = [[File:1999-sheetmusic.JPG|x100px|border|link=Sheet Music: 1999]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
|charts = | |charts = | ||
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{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
| Date = 20 Nov. 1982 | | Date = 20 Nov. 1982 | ||
− | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': [[The_Billboard_200|Billboard Top | + | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': [[The_Billboard_200|Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes]] |
| Peak Position = 9 | | Peak Position = 9 | ||
| Weeks in chart = 153 | | Weeks in chart = 153 | ||
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| Peak Position = 4 | | Peak Position = 4 | ||
| Weeks in chart = 93 | | Weeks in chart = 93 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Chart-HRline}} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 7 May 2016 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': [[The Billboard 200]] | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 7<sup>'''R'''</sup> | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 9 | ||
+ | {{Template:ChartLine-2|text=<sup><b>R</b></sup> <i>indicates re-entry of an album that had already charted.</i>}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Chart-Blank}} | {{Chart-Blank}} | ||
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|album promotion = | |album promotion = | ||
|alternative = | |alternative = | ||
− | |trivia = At time [[Album: 1999|1999]] went platinum, it was the third double-pocket album released in the | + | |trivia = At time [[Album: 1999|1999]] went platinum, it was the third double-pocket album released in the 80’s decade to top the million sales mark. It followed Bruce Springsteen’s ''The River'' and Dan Fogelberg’s ''The Innocent Age''. In their article '''Prince Scores Platinum Double''' (Vol.95 N°24 - 11 June 1983), Billboard commented that such achievement was noteworthy for a black artist because the last black starts to accomplish similar success with a double studio album were Donna Summer with ''Bad Girls'' in 1979 and Stevie Wonder with ''Songs In the Key of Life'' in 1976. Billboard also added that in the past 5 years (1979 to 1983), only two double-pocket studio albums went platinum: Fleetwood Mac’s ''Tusk'' and Pink Floyd’s ''The Wall'' (both in 1979). |
− | |references =[[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & | + | |references =[[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & jooZt Mattheij, with the UPTOWN Staff'' (Uptown, 2004) |
* <b>Copyright:</b> [http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First US Copyright Office / SR0000041035 / 1982-11-17] | * <b>Copyright:</b> [http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First US Copyright Office / SR0000041035 / 1982-11-17] | ||
* <b>Certifications:</b><br> | * <b>Certifications:</b><br> |
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