Prince - Sign ‘O’ The Times - 1987 - Japanese Vinyl LP - PROMO - P-6257
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Description
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Product/Provenance
Sign O' The Times (stylized as Sign "?" The Times) is the ninth full-length studio album by Prince, and his first 'solo' release since 1982's 1999. The double LP was released worldwide in March 1987.
Eight of the album's seventeen tracks were included on various configurations of the Dream Factory album, planned as the fourth album by Prince and the Revolution. When the Revolution was disbanded in October 1986, Prince reworked the album.
In late October 1986, Prince worked on an unrelated album, Camille (to be given the artist credit of Camille), on which Housequake, Strange Relationship and If I Was Your Girlfriend were included, before combining elements of the two projects to create Crystal Ball, a triple album initially also credited to Camille, but possibly also considered to be credited solely to Prince.
Warner Bros. were skeptical about releasing a triple album, and Prince removed seven of the 22 tracks and recorded the radio-friendly U Got The Look, completing the album on 15 January 1987 with the recording of an introductory piece acting as a segue from Sign O' The Times to Play In The Sunshine.
The album produced four commercially-released singles, Sign O' The Times (which preceded the album), If I Was Your Girlfriend, U Got The Look and I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man, as well as one promotional release, Hot Thing.
Prince supported the album with a major European tour, titled Sign O' The Times Tour, which focused largely on the album (while missing some of Prince's previous hit singles). Two dates on the tour were filmed and the resulting concert film, Sign O' The Times was released worldwide, focused on the territories where the tour did not travel.
The album reached number 6 on the US Billboard Top Pop Albums Chart, and number 4 on the Billboard Top Black Albums Chart.
The album is considered a classic by many fans, containing some of his best work. The Japanese promo is the hardest of the official releases to acquire due to its rarity, especially hard to find these days in a decent condition.
Condition (See Photos)
Sleeve - Excellent, close to N Mint, however some minor wear prevents a better grade. I’m being strict, it’s a very nice example.
Vinyl x 2 - Mint, lovely unplayed sparkling condition.
Vinyl Inserts - Excellent, lovely condition, both inserts contain a single small 1.5” inch split on the seam of the bag, graded appropriately to accommodate this. Apart from this both inserts are In unused condition with no creasing, the print is bright, bold & colourful.
Insert - Mint, like new
Sticker - Mint
Labels - Side 1/2/3/4 Mint condition, lovely quality.
Very rare Japanese Promo of this classic album, incredibly difficult to find. Vinyls in Mint condition!
Combined P&P available when purchasing multiple items, please message me.
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