Prince – 4Ever
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NPG Records – 558509-1 |
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Box Set
, Album, Compilation
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Genre: |
Pop |
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Pop Rock |
Tracklist
| A1 | Prince– | 1999 | 3:35 |
| A2 | Prince– | Little Red Corvette | 3:06 |
| A3 | Prince– | When Doves Cry | 3:49 |
| A4 | Prince And The Revolution– | Let's Go Crazy | 3:48 |
| A5 | Prince And The Revolution– | Raspberry Beret | 3:31 |
| A6 | Prince– | I Wanna Be Your Lover | 2:57 |
| B1 | Prince– | Soft And Wet | 3:01 |
| B2 | Prince– | Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? | 3:49 |
| B3 | Prince– | Uptown (Edit) | 4:06 |
| B4 | Prince– | When You Were Mine | 3:44 |
| B5 | Prince– | Head | 4:40 |
| B6 | Prince– | Gotta Stop (Messin' About) | 2:55 |
| C1 | Prince– | Controversy | 3:35 |
| C2 | Prince– | Let's Work | 3:00 |
| C3 | Prince– | Delirious | 2:38 |
| C4 | Prince And The Revolution– | I Would Die 4 U | 2:51 |
| C5 | Prince And The Revolution– | Take Me With U | 3:42 |
| C6 | Prince And The Revolution– | Paisley Park | 4:41 |
| D1 | Prince And The Revolution– | Pop Life | 3:42 |
| D2 | Prince And The Revolution– | Purple Rain | 8:45 |
| D3 | Prince And The Revolution– | Kiss | 3:38 |
| D4 | Prince– | Sign 'O' The Times | 3:44 |
| E1 | Prince– | Alphabet St. | 2:55 |
| E2 | Prince– | Batdance | 4:08 |
| E3 | Prince– | Thieves In The Temple | 3:19 |
| E4 | The New Power Generation– | Cream | 4:12 |
| E5 | Prince And The Revolution– | Mountains | 3:58 |
| E6 | Prince And The Revolution– | Girls & Boys | 3:28 |
| F1 | Prince– | If I Was Your Girlfriend | 3:46 |
| F2 | Prince– | U Got The Look | 3:58 |
| F3 | Prince– | I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man | 3:39 |
| F4 | Prince– | Glam Slam | 3:29 |
| F5 | Prince– | Moonbeam Levels | 4:06 |
| G1 | The New Power Generation– | Diamonds And Pearls | 4:20 |
| G2 | The New Power Generation– | Gett Off | 3:59 |
| G3 | The New Power Generation– | Sexy MF | 5:26 |
| G4 | The New Power Generation– | My Name Is Prince | 4:03 |
| H1 | The New Power Generation– | 7 (Album Edit) | 4:23 |
| H2 | The New Power Generation– | Peach | 3:46 |
| H3 | The New Power Generation– | Nothing Compares 2 U | 4:19 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright © – NPG Records
- Copyright © – WEA International Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – NPG Records
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.
- Licensed To – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Lacquer Cut At – Cohearent Audio
- Pressed By – Record Industry – 19267
Credits
- Art Direction, Design – Alex Tenta
- Band [The New Power Generation], Backing Vocals, Percussion – Kirk Johnson
- Band [The New Power Generation], Bass, Backing Vocals – Sonny T.
- Band [The New Power Generation], Drums – Michael B.*
- Band [The New Power Generation], Lead Vocals [Co-Lead Vocals], Backing Vocals, Sampler [Purpleaxxe™ Sampler], Organ – Rosie Gaines
- Band [The New Power Generation], Other [And Introducing] – Mayte
- Band [The New Power Generation], Rap [Lead Raps], Backing Vocals – Tony M.
- Band [The New Power Generation], Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals – Levi Seacer, Jr.*
- Band [The New Power Generation], Sampler [Purpleaxxe™ Sampler], Keyboards [Other Various Keys], Other [Sex Symbol] – Tommy Barbarella
- Band [The Revolution], Bass, Voice – Brown Mark*
- Band [The Revolution], Guitar, Voice – Wendy Melvoin
- Band [The Revolution], Keyboards, Voice – Matt Fink
- Band [The Revolution], Percussion – Bobby Z.
- Lacquer Cut By [KPG@CA etching] – KPG*
- Liner Notes – President Barack Obama*
- Photography By [All Other Photos] – Herb Ritts
- Photography By [Box Cover Photo] – Justine Walpole
Notes
Box, front:
PRINCE4EVER
[Love Symbol]
Prince Rogers Nelson
Hype sticker on shrink:
4EVER
40 of Prince's greatest songs on 4 LP's
Includes "Moonbeam Levels"
Plus exclusive photo art prints by Herb Ritts
558509-1
[copies sold in Europe have the same sticker but with the catalog number 9362-49130-4 instead of 558509-1]
Box, back:
[Love Symbol]
[Barcode]
Tracklist
*previously unavailable on LP [refer to asterisked track F5]
[Warner Bros. Records "WB-Shield" logo] [NPG Records logo]
Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company
© ℗ 2017 NPG Records Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. Made in U.S.A.
Box, spines:
PRINCE4EVER [WB logo] [NPG Records logo] 558509-1
Content of the box:
[3 layers bubble foil]
1st Art print, back:
Liner notes, tracklist, credits
*previously unavailable on LP [refer to asterisked track F5]
Special thanks to the estate of Prince Rogers Nelson
[Warner Bros. Records "WB-Shield" logo] [NPG Records logo]
This Compilation © ℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. Printed in U.S.A. 558509-1
5 Art prints, back:
PRINCE4EVER
558509-1
Printed in U.S.A.
Photo: Herb Ritts/Trunk Archive
[Warner Bros. Records "WB-Shield" logo][NPG Records logo]
Labels:
This Compilation © ℗ 2017 NPG Records Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. Made in the Netherlands 558509-1
PRINCE4EVER
[Love Symbol]
Prince Rogers Nelson
Hype sticker on shrink:
4EVER
40 of Prince's greatest songs on 4 LP's
Includes "Moonbeam Levels"
Plus exclusive photo art prints by Herb Ritts
558509-1
[copies sold in Europe have the same sticker but with the catalog number 9362-49130-4 instead of 558509-1]
Box, back:
[Love Symbol]
[Barcode]
Tracklist
*previously unavailable on LP [refer to asterisked track F5]
[Warner Bros. Records "WB-Shield" logo] [NPG Records logo]
Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company
© ℗ 2017 NPG Records Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. Made in U.S.A.
Box, spines:
PRINCE4EVER [WB logo] [NPG Records logo] 558509-1
Content of the box:
[3 layers bubble foil]
1st Art print, back:
Liner notes, tracklist, credits
*previously unavailable on LP [refer to asterisked track F5]
Special thanks to the estate of Prince Rogers Nelson
[Warner Bros. Records "WB-Shield" logo] [NPG Records logo]
This Compilation © ℗ 2017 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. Printed in U.S.A. 558509-1
5 Art prints, back:
PRINCE4EVER
558509-1
Printed in U.S.A.
Photo: Herb Ritts/Trunk Archive
[Warner Bros. Records "WB-Shield" logo][NPG Records logo]
Labels:
This Compilation © ℗ 2017 NPG Records Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S. Made in the Netherlands 558509-1
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Box, text): 0 93624 91304 7
- Rights Society: none
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, etched/stamped): 1-558509 - A 19267 1A KPG@CA
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, etched/stamped): 1-558509 - B 19267 1B KPG@CA
- Matrix / Runout (Side C, runout, etched/stamped): 1-558509 - C 19267 1C KPG@CA
- Matrix / Runout (Side D, runout, etched/stamped): 1-558509 - D 19267 1D KPG@CA
- Matrix / Runout (Side E, runout, etched/stamped): 1-558509 - E 19267 1E KPG@CA
- Matrix / Runout (Side F, runout, etched/stamped): 1-558509 - F 19267 1F KPG@CA
- Matrix / Runout (Side G, runout, etched/stamped): 1-558509 - 1 G2 19267 1G KPG@CA
- Matrix / Runout (Side H, runout, etched/stamped): 1-558509 - H 19267 1H KPG@CA
Other Versions (5 of 23)
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4Ever (2×CD, Album, Compilation, Digisleeve) | NPG Records | 558509-2 | US | 2016 | ||
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4Ever (2×CD, Compilation, Digifile) | NPG Records | 9362-49146-0, 9362491460 | Europe | 2016 | ||
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4Ever (2×CD, Compilation, Jewel Case) | NPG Records | 9362-49140-7 | Europe | 2016 | ||
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4EVER = 2016永恆精選 (雙CD共40曲) (2×CD, Compilation) | NPG Records | 9362-49146-0 | Taiwan | 2016 | ||
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4Ever (2×CD, Compilation) | NPG Records | WPCR-17586/7 | Japan | 2016 |
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Reviews
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All four of my discs are flat,have well centered holes and are surface noise free.
The box itself is well made and sturdy the pictures and info are all welcomed &
are a nice touch.My box set was purchased Jan 2018 from amazon so was CHEAP
compared to what these go for now.
Sound/music quality:
(I can only say what I hear via my system)
Most people will know the "big hits" on here and will obviously immediately relate to them.
When it comes to the big hits for me the uncensored version of "Sexy MF" is (out of many)
a highlight not just because it`s uncensored,but it`s one of the "better sounding/pressed"
tracks!
If your turntable is revealing which I`m certain most will be you`ll easily hear the difference
in sound quality from track2track ie: I love "Sexy MF" and be surprised if my tt can reveal a
better version but,the version of "Alphabet St." does not match or better the version on my
U.K. copy of the album "Lovesexy".Also the rear/lesser known tracks makes this an essential
buy for fans and collectors alike.
In saying this the overall mastering and pressing of this WONDERFUL box-set is Great,just
that some tracks clearly sound better than others.
Highly Recommended you won`t find this at it`s original rrp so if you do want this,limit yourself
first to a reasonable budget to stop yourself being fleeced by a "flipper"!
Music 5*
Sound quality 5*
Mastering 5*
Pressing 4.5*
Vinyl front-end used for this review:
Rega P3:RB880 tonearm,Cartridge Denon DL301mkii LOMC.
Phono Stage:Whest Audio TWO.2 class A,dual mono fully balanced. -
Edited one year agoMan! I am So glad I got this on Amazon a few years ago when they were selling it for just under 50 bucks! I have 1999, Purple Rain, Sign ‘O’ The Times and several 12” singles, but I Knew this was gonna be worth some $. The Discogs value is more realistic! I can see this being extremely hard to find these days and for Way more than what I paid. FOMO didn’t get this guy! Lol.
Amazing set. My records all came Perfect! And I’ve cherished it for the last 4+ years. Trust me this set has rocked a few parties! Perfect vinyl. Quiet, flat, on center. Nice wide sound stage, crystal clear highs, mids and Powerful Thumping Bass. Such a Quality set. Although I have Never heard a bad Prince mastering on anything. So it’s to be expected that this is so great. My One gripe is that they used a “7” single edit” of Lets Go Crazy. Funny though, I had the 45 back in ‘84 (for the Erotic City B-Side) and I don’t ever hearing the intro chopped like This. Interesting, because this version was never on the radio in Cali back then. I would Definitely it, if it had. Anyway, I don’t care though since I have the full album. If you find this… get it! It’s Awesome -
I bought mine in 2017..but it came with 2 same LP's (record 2) et no record 4..if anyone had the same problem (2 vinyls record 4', I'm intersected to exchange ;)
I think I'm not alone :) -
Hilarious how the word ass is edited out of Gett Off but the very next song is Sexy MF and the f bombs are flying like crazy. -
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Edited 2 years agoAh man, I didn’t prioritise getting this one as I thought with it being a compilation, they’d basically keep it in print forever, lol. Guess I’ll have to wait until 2043 for them to do an affordable reissue or something
March 2023 edit: I do now have a copy! Miracles do come true, lol. A gorgeous set in of presentation, and I'm looking forward to spinning it. -
Does anyone else have an issue at the beginning of “Let’s Go Crazy” after Prince says, “Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life” and it’s then the next several lines are scrambled sounding into only a second or two, then goes right into the first verse. Hard to explain but it has to be a defect, an odd one at that, but didn’t know how widespread it was. -
Just given this another spin, and quality of this pressing really is quite something (Kevin Gray works his magic, yet again!) . Yes, this compilation may have been a bit of a money spinner at the time, but you can't say Warner Bros. didn't do it right. -
Edited 5 years agoOverall I'm happy with the boxed set. The photos are nice and had they opted for heavier photo paper these would look great framed. It is missing two photos that were included with the CD, I guess that makes the CD set more valuable. The sound and quality of the vinyl tracks is great. Some may say this is just another timely "money-grab" by the horrid Warner Bros. But as long as the overall quality is at it's best, who cares? Prince may have died but his music will live on.
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