Purple Rain (Sdtk) - Prince (CD 1987)

This CD arrived quickly and was in perfect condition.I will do business with this seller again in the future.

Loved it... had the tape and needed the CD. Was a good price and was in good condition. Plays on the CD at home and plays in the car.

As it stands today, the Purple Rain Soundtrack is still one of the best albums I've ever heard. The nostalgic qualities it possesses after just a few notes into "Let's Go Crazy" are very powerful to me and remind me of those days camping out in the backyard on weekends. And I could even care less if Prince ever made another album after Purple Rain. It's the one! Sign of the Times was a fair effort, granted, and his first couple albums have charming appeal, but everything after Sign of the Times just missed the boat or ventured too far into insipid R&B territory.

So what exactly is it that makes Purple Rain so much more enjoyable than the rest of his catalog? What makes it the indisputable stand-out? For me, I think it has a lot to do with the Revolution's sound. They had a huge influence on the aesthetic of Prince's early albums, particularly from the input of Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman (a/k/a Wendy & Lisa). Furthermore the production and instruments used by this group of musicians were less polished than what you'd hear from Prince today. And therein lies the primary reason for his decline over time.

The moment "Let's Go Crazy" opens with its funeral-esque keyboards and Prince's dialogue about life, there's a certain prevailing darkness. It remains until the ending moments of "Purple Rain," which I'll get to in a moment. And even though this is a pop record by design, there isn't the sugary sweet coating typically associated with this sort of music.

"Computer Blue" is another Purple Rain highlight. With a solo from Prince and an unobtrusive rhythm section, we get to hear the intricacies of his guitar skills. The song leads directly into the infamous "Darling Nikki." It's usually a favorite among the female crowd, but I find it to be one of the best due to the screeching vocals that have become synonymous with Prince. "When Doves Cry" is self-explanatory. "I Would Die 4 U" shows the same keyboard flair Prince possessed when writing the music for Stevie Nicks' "Stand Back." It glides along effortlessly and stands as one of the best tracks to grace this 40-minute experience.

Ending with Prince's most recognized song, "Purple Rain," I can't help but declare this one of the most perfect pop songs ever recorded. It's been played to death and just about everyone knows it, but that doesn't mean a thing to me. I'm talking about a song that should never be mentioned without words like iconic, transcendent, or epic attached to it. It also happens to be a gripping part of the film, in which Prince dedicates its lyrics to his father who has just committed suicide. Very few songs have since matched its beauty or timelessness.

Ultimately, I'd admit that it's inconsequential to review an album like the Purple Rain Soundtrack. It had such a huge impact on '80s culture and is still one of the most highly respected soundtracks in the history of our generation. It doesn't need press and it certainly doesn't need justification from me, but it's certainly worthy of celebration from time to time. And really, that's all I'm here to do. Well, that and maybe to relive my past a bit.

I liked it al. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

This is a really great old album. Prince exploded onto the rock/ pop scene and this is a perfect example of just how great that music was. Worth every cent.

Listening to this CD makes me feel young again! This music is a classic! They don't make them like this anymore. It skips some so can only listen to it at home. That is my only regret about buying it "used".

This is one Cd that I always listen to when I want to chill when I get off work.The music arrangement is great.

Purchase of Prince (Purple Rain) is an excellent addition to my music genre. Product was as expected.

The CD case for Purple Rain was cracked and broken during shipment. The seller used poor shipment packaging.

This is a very good adition to your Prince collection. Every track on this cd is very good. Eventually I would like to add more.

One of the best examples of the creativity and diversity of the music of the 80s- This album does not have 1 bad track on it! I do not always get what Prince has done since this album, but there is no denying he is a musical and production genius! Oh the 80s...........the best time ever for music!

I had this in tape form and wanted it to listen to in my car so needed the CD. Love the soundtrack and got it for a great price. It is a classic and went on to purchase the DVD!

Not every song is my fav but it has some of his best work. If you have seen the movie you will love this CD all the more.

I had this CD in a tape and album version back in the 80s. It's a great CD to listen to for working out, driving, cleaning house, whatever. It lifts your mood to the next level and sometimes then some. It brings back a load of wonderful memories of when life was so easy and had so few responsibilities. The earlier Prince music was so original and so different than the other stuff that was out there to listen to that it would just draw you in. As far as I am concerned the Purple Rain soundtrack and 1999 are the very best work Prince has ever done.

I was not very happy with this seller. I never recieved my CD nor a response from the seller on why I didnt get it. I did file a claim and this matter was resolved. Thanks

CLASSIC ALBUM, I THINK EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT. WHEN DOVES CRY IS MY PERSONAL . FAVORITE.
I LOVE IT. GREAT A MASTERPIECE.

Besides Thriller by Michael Jackson, this is one of the best albums out there from the 80's. I can remember when the movie came out and everything. Prince was pretty cool but Jackson was the man! Loaded with great songs such as Purple Rain, When Doves Cry and The Beautiful Ones. This is Prince's best work in my humble opinion. - Gene

sent check out two months never received item and i really wanted this cd
i dont have a 100 word to say about sale only that i will not order again from ebay

I love the song Purple Rain and that is why I bought the CD. I am not a Prince fan but the song is great. Most of the other songs I don't care for. The CD is is good shape.

I love it the cd was in great conditionand I would purchase from this seller again I got great service and my purchase came back fast I would like to thank the sell for doing such a great job.

I'am a big fan of the movie Purple Rain and I enjoy all of the songs on the sound track. It is not easy find in a store just what you want so quickly. So, I found it on Ebay and started to bid on it. I won the product and had to deal with this very nice indvidual. I paid for the product with ease and it was shipped to me. I recieved in a few days in excellent condition just like the seller discribed. It was avery easy process,got my product at a good price, and recieved it here at the convience of my home.

This is one of those albums that defines an era. Not only is this a classic, but it is still kick-ass great music! No collection is complete without it.