Prince – 1999 (Vinyl 2LP | DE Original | 1984)

Prince – 1999 is the 1982 double album that Prince produced and arranged entirely himself and largely played alone. “1999” and “Little Red Corvette” brought his big breakthrough; the album's synth-driven Minneapolis Sound shaped the 80s. On offer is the German pressing on Warner Bros. (92.3720-1) with original inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Warner Bros. Records – 92.3720-1
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1984 (Original: 1982)
• Genre: Soul, Funk, Pop
• Inserts: Original inner sleeves (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. 1999 (6:22)
2. Little Red Corvette (4:58)
3. Delirious (3:56)

Side B

1. Let's Pretend We're Married (7:20)
2. D.M.S.R. (8:05)

Side C

1. Automatic (9:24)
2. Something In The Water (Does Not Compute) (4:00)
3. Free (5:00)

Side D

1. Lady Cab Driver (8:25)
2. All The Critics Love U In New York (5:55)
3. International Lover (6:35)

Personnel

Prince (vocals, all instruments, composition, arrangement); Dez Dickerson (guitar solos, vocals on “1999” and “Little Red Corvette”), Jill Jones, Lisa Coleman (vocals), Wendy Melvoin, Vanity (backing vocals on “Free”). Produced by Prince, engineer: Peggy McCreary.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is a German pressing on Warner Bros., catalogue number 92.3720-1. The album was originally released in the US in 1982.

Is this the complete version of the album?
Yes – the double LP contains all eleven tracks across four sides, including “D.M.S.R.” and “Automatic”.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The records are near mint, the sleeve shows light shelf wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more funk?
Yes – browse our Soul & Funk collection.