Year/Genre: 1982, Funk 
Matrix #: 23720-1F
Condition: VG+, sounds clean, some marks

Cultural Facts:

1. This double LP marked Prince’s commercial breakthrough, merging new wave textures with funk and pop to create his signature Minneapolis sound.

2. The album’s apocalyptic dance anthem “1999” became a cultural touchstone, reflecting Cold War-era anxieties through celebratory escapism.

3. Released on Warner Bros., it set the stage for Purple Rain and influenced a wide range of artists from The Time to Janet Jackson.

Price Suggestions:
NM: $70–$90
VG+: $45–$60
VG: $30–$40
G: $15–$25

kg 3.23.23 10/25/2025 CC