PRINCE & THE REVOLUTION Purple Rain (The definitive
audiophile edition of Prince & The Revolution's
landmark 1984 album Purple Rain - newly presented
as a Because Sound Matters One-Step pressing. This
release is sourced from 192kHz/24-bit files transferred
directly from the original EQ'd analogue master tapes.
Mastering was carried out by Levi Seitz at Black Belt
Mastering, with lacquers prepared specifically for the
One-Step process. To minimise generational loss during
manufacturing, One-Step plating is used, reducing the number
of metal parts created between lacquer and final stamper.
The record is pressed on 180-gram high-definition vinyl at
RTI and housed in a Stoughton Printing "Old Style" tip-on
gatefold jacket with the original artwork. The LP is presented
within a uniquely designed, individually numbered slipcase
and includes the original inner sleeve and poster. This
pressing is limited to 6,000 individually numbered copies.
Originally released in 1984, Purple Rain functions as
both a studio album and a soundtrack, combining studio
recordings with live performances captured at First Avenue in
Minneapolis. The album has sold more than 25 million copies
worldwide and has been recognised by the Grammy Hall of
Fame and the Library of Congress' National Recording
Registry for its cultural and historical significance.
Because Sound Matters opted not to re-run the
original ¼" EQ'd analogue master tape multiple times, instead
working from an early high-resolution transfer made directly
from that tape. This approach preserves the integrity of the
source while allowing the One-Step process to be executed
without additional tape wear. This version sets a new
benchmark for the album's sound and presentation. Factory
sealed)
#Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time.
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Prince Purple Rain - Because Sound Matters One-Step Edition - Sealed US vinyl LP album (LP record)
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| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
Notes For This Release
Purple Rain was recorded, mixed and mastered on analog tape including a couple live performances captured at First Avenue in Minneapolis. Only a ¼" EQ'd analog master tape was ever delivered to Warner Bros. by Prince — clearly a sign that was the source he ALWAYS wanted to be used in manufacturing. After 40 years, Because Sound Matters did not want to run the risk of additional wear and tear on this iconic tape as several playbacks would be necessary in the One-Step process — so, we used an original 192kHz/24bit file transfer, as opposed to a more recent 96kHz/24bit update.
We listened and analyzed many different vinyl LP pressings. Most of those sounded very good, but what we accomplished was being able to surpass the sound of original 45 RPM 12" pressings of the singles. Not an easy task considering the length of sides on Purple Rain ... we hope you agree we did, and in the process created the best sounding version of this iconic record ever.
Side One
1. Let's Go Crazy
2. Take Me With U
3. The Beautiful Ones
4. Computer Blue
5. Darling Nikki
Side Two
1. When Doves Cry
2. I Would Die 4 U
3. Baby I'm A Star
4. Purple Rain
Key Features
· Because Sound Matters One-Step pressing
· Sourced from 192kHz/24-bit files transferred from the original EQ'd analogue master tapes
· Mastered by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering
· One-Step plating and pressing on 180-gram vinyl
· Pressed at RTI
· Individually numbered edition, limited to 6,000 copies
· Stoughton Printing “Old Style” tip-on gatefold jacket
· Includes original artwork, inner sleeve, and poster
· Presented in a numbered slipcase
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| Condition : |
Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
Sold Out - 'Request Next' to get an email if it comes back into stock.
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| Year of Release: |
2025 |
| Artist: |
Prince (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Purple Rain (click here for more of the same title) |
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| Format: |
vinyl LP album (LP record) |
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| Record Label: |
NPG / Warner Records |
| Catalogue No: |
603497811298 |
| Country of Origin: |
USA
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Date of Release: |
03 October 2025
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PRILPPU881938 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
603497811298 |
| Genres: |
80's Pop, 90's Pop, Male Solo
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| Complete Stock List: |
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| Alternative Names: |
THE ARTIST FORMALLY KNOWN AS PRINCE |
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audiophile edition of <B>Prince & The Revolution</B>'s
landmark 1984 album <I>Purple Rain</I> - newly presented
as a <B>Because Sound Matters One-Step pressing</B>. This
release is sourced from 192kHz/24-bit files transferred
directly from the original EQ'd analogue master tapes.
Mastering was carried out by Levi Seitz at Black Belt
Mastering, with lacquers prepared specifically for the
One-Step process. To minimise generational loss during
manufacturing, One-Step plating is used, reducing the number
of metal parts created between lacquer and final stamper.
The record is pressed on 180-gram high-definition vinyl at
RTI and housed in a Stoughton Printing "Old Style" tip-on
gatefold jacket with the original artwork. The LP is presented
within a uniquely designed, individually numbered slipcase
and includes the original inner sleeve and poster. This
pressing is limited to 6,000 individually numbered copies.
Originally released in 1984, <I>Purple Rain</I> functions as
both a studio album and a soundtrack, combining studio
recordings with live performances captured at First Avenue in
Minneapolis. The album has sold more than 25 million copies
worldwide and has been recognised by the Grammy Hall of
Fame and the Library of Congress' National Recording
Registry for its cultural and historical significance.
<B>Because Sound Matters</B> opted not to re-run the
original ¼" EQ'd analogue master tape multiple times, instead
working from an early high-resolution transfer made directly
from that tape. This approach preserves the integrity of the
source while allowing the One-Step process to be executed
without additional tape wear. This version sets a new
benchmark for the album's sound and presentation. Factory
sealed) <BR><B>#Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time</B>)
