Prince Purple Rain - Because Sound Matters One-Step Edition - Sealed US Vinyl LP

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)

TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
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

Artist - Prince (click link for complete listing)
Title - Purple Rain (click link for more of the same title)
Release Date - 03 Oct 2025
Year of Release - 2025
Original Year of Release - 1984
Format - vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label - NPG / Warner Records
Catalogue No - 603497811298 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United States (USA)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Audiophile – This is an Audiophile item. Click link for similar items
Additional info - Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 603497811298
Condition - Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - PRILPPU881938
Alternative Names - The Artist Formally Known As Prince.
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GENRES
80's Pop, 90's Pop, Male Solo.

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