Prince Vinyl Records

Prince on Vinyl

Prince (born 1958 in Minneapolis, died 2016) was a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He combined funk, soul, rock and pop into a sound of his own and recorded many of his albums almost single-handedly. His most important records include “1999” (1982), “Purple Rain” (1984) with The Revolution, “Sign O' The Times” (1987) and “Diamonds And Pearls” (1991) with The New Power Generation.

Here you'll mainly find used European pressings from the 80s and early 90s, albums with The Revolution and The New Power Generation, 12" maxi singles and reissues. Every used record is graded to the Goldmine standard, and the photos show the actual copy.

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FAQ about Prince

Which Prince albums are the most important?
“1999” (1982), “Purple Rain” (1984), “Parade” (1986), “Sign O' The Times” (1987) and “Diamonds And Pearls” (1991). Earlier albums such as “Controversy” (1981) show his funk roots.

Are Prince original pressings sought after?
Yes, original pressings from the 80s are popular with collectors, especially in good condition and complete with inner sleeve. His 90s albums were released in the CD era and are rarer on vinyl. You can tell whether you have a first pressing or a reissue by the label, catalog number and matrix.