The Family 12" Vinyl LP - Unplayed, still sealed in original cellophone The Family were formed by Prince

Besides being a fan favorite, The Family was a relatively important album in Prince's musical career because it allowed him to test several musical concepts that he would later fully integrate in his music. First, it was the true beginning of his long-term collaboration with Eric Leeds. Leeds co-wrote the two instrumental tracks on the album, which were Prince's first step into jazz fusion, a genre he would later explore even more with his Madhouse side-project, and then under his own name in the 2000s. 

The Family also marked Prince's first collaboration with composer and arranger Clare Fischer, as well as the first time Prince added a symphonic orchestra to his music. Though the two men never met (Prince would only send tapes to Fischer with more or less explicit instructions about what he wanted), they worked together on a regular basis since then.

Vintage press, not a modern release!! Format : LP Vinyl Album Vinyl Grade : MINT Sleeve Grade : EX
- the sleeve has a customs clip, and a bit of creasing on the top corners.  Otherwise under the cellophane it will be in great condition! Label : PAISLEY PARK Catalogue No : 25322-1 Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases, for details visit the

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