Sold Date: April 8, 2022
Start Date: April 4, 2022
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Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain Vinyl LP - WB 1-25110 - First Pressing with Let's Go Crazy and When Doves Cry
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays well with occasional minor background noise. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Cover is fully intact with mild wear and good color. It does have a tape repair on bottom seam, which I did not see at first glance.
Purple Rain is the sixth studio album by Prince, released on June 25, 1984, by Warner Bros. Records and the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. The album credit's the production, arrangement, compositions and performance to Prince and his backing back the Revolution. 
Purple Rain became Prince's first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200. The album spent 24 consecutive weeks atop on the Billboard 200, ranking it among the most successful albums in the history of the chart. "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Purple Rain" and "I Would Die 4 U" were also top 10 hits. By 1996, the album was certified 13× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Prince and the Revolution won Grammy Awards for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, while Prince also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for the film of the same name.
The album is regularly ranked among the greatest albums of all time, with Rolling Stone ranking it number eight on its 2020 list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry list of sound recordings that "are culturally, historically, or aesthetically important".
Track listing
Side one 1."Let's Go Crazy" 4:39 2."Take Me with U" 3:54 3."The Beautiful Ones" 5:13 4."Computer Blue"Prince, John L. Nelson, Wendy & Lisa, Dr. Fink3:59 5."Darling Nikki" 4:14
Side two 1."When Doves Cry"5:54 2."I Would Die 4 U"2:49 3."Baby I'm a Star"4:24 4."Purple Rain"8:41
Personnel Prince – lead vocals, background vocals, lead guitar, piano and various instruments Wendy Melvoin – guitar and vocals (1–2, 4, 7–9) Lisa Coleman – keyboards and vocals (1–2, 4, 7–9) Matt Fink – keyboards and vocals (1–2, 4, 7–9) Brown Mark – bass guitar and vocals (1–2, 4, 7–9) Bobby Z. – drums and percussion (1–2, 4, 7–9) Novi Novog – violin and viola (2, 8–9) David Coleman – cello (2, 8–9) Suzie Katayama – cello (2, 8–9) Apollonia – co-lead vocals (2) Jill Jones – additional background vocals (8)
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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