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|album image = [[Image:Crystalball album.png|Crystal Ball retail album art]]<br> | |album image = [[Image:Crystalball album.png|Crystal Ball retail album art]]<br> | ||
<small>Retail artwork is shown above.<br>Mail order version contained no artwork.</small> | <small>Retail artwork is shown above.<br>Mail order version contained no artwork.</small> | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_29|29 January | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January_29|29 January 1998]] (5CD direct order first shipments arrive)<br> [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_21|21 March 1998]] (4CD retail release) |
|length = 49:43 / 49:48 / 49:41 | |length = 49:43 / 49:48 / 49:41 | ||
|label = [[NPG Records]] | |label = [[NPG Records]] | ||
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|next album link = [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]] | |next album link = [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]] | ||
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− | |introduction = <b>Crystal Ball</b> is [[Prince]]'s 20th full-length studio album, the fourth to be credited to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], and the second triple album in succession (following [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]]). It was shipped to customers who had pre-ordered in January | + | |introduction = <b>Crystal Ball</b> is [[Prince]]'s 20th full-length studio album, the fourth to be credited to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], and the second triple album in succession (following [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]]). It was shipped to customers who had pre-ordered in January 1998 (14 months after the release of his previous album, [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]]), with a retail release following the next month. It was his first album to be released and distributed independently of any record label. |
It is the first full collection of outtakes and songs from [[Prince]]'s legendary "vault", and contains tracks recorded under the name [[Prince]] as well as under the then-current moniker [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]. The full album was credited to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], however. The album package (titled only as '''Crystal Ball''') also included the album [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]] (the direct-order edition also included the album [[Album: Kamasutra|Kamasutra]] by [[The NPG Orchestra]]). | It is the first full collection of outtakes and songs from [[Prince]]'s legendary "vault", and contains tracks recorded under the name [[Prince]] as well as under the then-current moniker [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]. The full album was credited to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], however. The album package (titled only as '''Crystal Ball''') also included the album [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]] (the direct-order edition also included the album [[Album: Kamasutra|Kamasutra]] by [[The NPG Orchestra]]). | ||
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<b>Pre-orders</b> | <b>Pre-orders</b> | ||
− | The album was initially mentioned on [[Thedawn.com]] a few days before the release of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], and was mentioned in the booklet of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] upon its release in November | + | The album was initially mentioned on [[Thedawn.com]] a few days before the release of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], and was mentioned in the booklet of [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] upon its release in November 1996. It was initially only available through phone pre-order (using [[1-800 New Funk]]). [[Love4oneanother.com]] gave updates on the album over the next several months, saying that the album would only be produced when 100,000 orders had been placed, and stating the album had been completed on Independence Day, [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_4|4 July 1997]]. |
A few short samples of tracks (including [[Days Of Wild]]) were posted on the website during the summer of 1997, and the packaging was hyped as an innovative design. Customers who had placed orders several months before release showed frustration online with the delays, and [[Love4OneAnother.com]] announced that [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]] and [[Album: Kamasutra|Kamasutra]] would be included to reward customers' patience. | A few short samples of tracks (including [[Days Of Wild]]) were posted on the website during the summer of 1997, and the packaging was hyped as an innovative design. Customers who had placed orders several months before release showed frustration online with the delays, and [[Love4OneAnother.com]] announced that [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]] and [[Album: Kamasutra|Kamasutra]] would be included to reward customers' patience. | ||
− | In addition, several customers reported receiving a t-shirt with their order (exact t-shirt varied by customer), and a copy of the Emancipation Lyric Book. Several customers received a follow-up in August | + | In addition, several customers reported receiving a t-shirt with their order (exact t-shirt varied by customer), and a copy of the Emancipation Lyric Book. Several customers received a follow-up in August 1998, of a cassette copy of [[Single: The War|The War]], credited to the [[New Power Generation]]. Some customers did not receive this, however, and some people who did receive it did not order [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]], so it is unclear how the mailing list was created. |
<b>Recording process</b> | <b>Recording process</b> | ||
− | The album is largely made up of tracks recorded in two periods: 1985-6 and 1993-6. The only exception is [[Cloreen Baconskin]], recorded in March | + | The album is largely made up of tracks recorded in two periods: 1985-6 and 1993-6. The only exception is [[Cloreen Baconskin]], recorded in March 1983. |
No tracks were recorded especially for this album (although [[2morrow]] was recorded after his last album, [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], was completed, so '''Crystal Ball''' was the first album for which it could be considered). Additionally, the album contains seven remixes or alternate versions of previously-released tracks, [[Love Sign]] (Shock G's Silky Remix), [[Dark|So Dark]] (a remix of [[Dark]]), [[The Continental|Tell Me How U Wanna B Done]] (a remix of [[The Continental]]), [[Interactive]], [[Good Love]], [[Loose!|Get Loose]] (a remix of [[Loose!]]), and [[P. Control]] (Remix). | No tracks were recorded especially for this album (although [[2morrow]] was recorded after his last album, [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], was completed, so '''Crystal Ball''' was the first album for which it could be considered). Additionally, the album contains seven remixes or alternate versions of previously-released tracks, [[Love Sign]] (Shock G's Silky Remix), [[Dark|So Dark]] (a remix of [[Dark]]), [[The Continental|Tell Me How U Wanna B Done]] (a remix of [[The Continental]]), [[Interactive]], [[Good Love]], [[Loose!|Get Loose]] (a remix of [[Loose!]]), and [[P. Control]] (Remix). | ||
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|other format = Digital | |other format = Digital | ||
− | |content = <small>The digital format is a reissue of the CD version, made available on 26 March | + | |content = <small>The digital format is a reissue of the CD version, made available on 26 March 2005 on [[NPG Music Club]] "Musicology Download Store".</small> |
# <b> [[Crystal Ball]]</b> (10:28) | # <b> [[Crystal Ball]]</b> (10:28) | ||
# <b> [[Dream Factory]]</b> (3:07) | # <b> [[Dream Factory]]</b> (3:07) |
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