Title: Prince & The Revolution – Purple Rain (Picture Disc)
Year/Genre: 1984 Pop Rock
Condition: New, picture-disc LP
Cultural Facts:
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This release was the soundtrack to the film of the same name, the first major album to feature Prince’s full band The Revolution credited on the cover.
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The album’s picture-disc format elevates its visual impact—reflecting Prince’s commitment to style, image and décor almost as much as the music itself.
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It garnered attention for breaking down genre barriers—melding rock guitar with funk rhythms and pop hooks—impacting how future artists approached crossover sound.
