Diamonds And Pearls (Vinyl, Box set, Deluxe Edition, October 27, 2023)

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Deep Dive: Features & Specifications

Celebrate the genius of Prince with the Super Deluxe Edition of Diamonds And Pearls, a comprehensive collection that dives deep into a pivotal era of his career.

• The Super Deluxe Edition contains 75 audio tracks across 7 CDs, of which 47 are previously unreleased, including 33 studio tracks from Prince’s legendary Vault.
• The Super Deluxe Edition opens with Prince & The New Power Generation’s multi-platinum album, Diamonds And Pearls, dazzlingly remastered for the very first time by Prince’s original mastering engineer Bernie Grundman.
• Also included are 15 of the incredible remixes and B-sides from the era, including the never commercially released “Gett Off (Damn Near 10 Min.)” mix, all of which have also been remastered for the very first time.
• At the heart of the set sit 33x previously unreleased studio recordings from Prince’s legendary Vault, making up three hours of audio.
• The set also includes an entire previously unreleased audio recording of Prince & The New Power Generation’s preview performance of the Diamonds And Pearls tour at Prince’s Minneapolis club, Glam Slam, on January 11 th , 1991.
• The Blu-ray features the previously unreleased Live At Glam Slam 1992 show (presented in 2K video with Dolby ATMOS / Dolby True HD 5.1 / Stereo audio), as well as the Special Olympics Concert recorded and broadcast on July 20 th , 1991 (in 1080p HD video with Dolby ATMOS / Dolby True HD 5.1 / Stereo audio) and Special Olympics Soundcheck recorded on July 19 th , 1991 (in 2K video with Stereo audio).
• The Blu-ray content is completed by the inclusion of a restored version of the Diamonds And Pearls Video Collection (in 1080p video with Stereo audio), originally released in 1992. The Video Collection features the original promo videos for “Gett Off”, “Cream”, “Diamonds And Pearls”, “Insatiable”, “Strollin’”, “Money Don’t Matter 2 Night”, and “Call The Law”, as well as live videos of “Thunder”, “Jughead”, and “Live 4 Love”.

This box set is a treasure trove for any Prince aficionado. The remastered album sounds fantastic, bringing a fresh vibrancy to the iconic tracks. The inclusion of unreleased studio recordings offers a rare glimpse into Prince's creative process, while the live performances capture the energy of the New Power Generation at their peak. The Blu-ray video content is a visual feast, with restored videos and a full concert from Glam Slam. The extensive liner notes and rare photos add depth to the overall experience, making this a must-have for fans eager to explore the legacy of a musical icon.

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Who Should Buy the Diamonds And Pearls?

This product is a great fit for:

• Devoted Prince fans seeking a comprehensive collection.
• Collectors interested in deluxe box sets.
• Music lovers who appreciate remastered audio.
• Fans of live performances and rare recordings.

Those who are not fans of Prince's music might not find this collection appealing.