Love Symbol (explicit, yellow symbol on front)

~ Release by Prince and The New Power Generation (see all versions of this release, 10 available)

Annotation

The Love Symbol album is produced with a simple aggregated Ahnk on the cover, originally printed in 1992.

It is also Called the "Symbol Album".

It is a coop by Prince, aka the artist, aka Michael Mondragon and The NPG group

Annotation last modified on 2008-10-15 02:43 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼CD
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1My Name Is Prince
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Michael Koppelman, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
programming:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
electric bass guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer, background vocals and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
lead vocals [rap]:
Tony M. (from The New Power Generation)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
samples:
Controversy (album version) by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”), I Wanna Be Your Lover (album version) by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”), Partyup by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Partyup (edit) by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recording of:
My Name Is Prince
lyricist:
Tony M. (from The New Power Generation) and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Mack Dog Music and NPG Publishing
3.356:39
2Sexy M.F.
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Michael Koppelman, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional producer:
Keith “KC” Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith “KC” Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
electric guitar and additional lead vocals:
Levi Seacer, Jr.
Hammond organ and synthesizer:
Tommy Barbarella
percussion and background vocals:
Damon Dickson and Kirk Johnson (percussionist/drummer, producer, composer)
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
turntable [scratching]:
DJ Graves
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Levi Seacer, Jr.
lead vocals [rap]:
Tony M. (from The New Power Generation)
arranger:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Sexy M.F. (in 1991-12)
writer:
Anthony Mosley (from The New Power Generation), Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Levi Seacer, Jr.
publisher:
Mack Dog Music, Michael Anthony Music, NPG Publishing and Paisley Park Ent
5:26
3Love 2 the 9’s
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Michael Koppelman, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
electric guitar:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Levi Seacer, Jr.
finger snaps:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
percussion:
Damon Dickson and Kirk Johnson (percussionist/drummer, producer, composer)
synthesizer:
Tommy Barbarella
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
turntable [scratching]:
DJ Graves
background vocals:
Damon Dickson, Kirk Johnson (percussionist/drummer, producer, composer) and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
lead vocals:
Mayte and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
lead vocals [rap]:
Tony M. (from The New Power Generation)
spoken vocals:
Tony M. (from The New Power Generation) and Mayte
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Love 2 the 9’s
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
3.355:45
4The Morning Papers
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Michael Koppelman, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
electric guitar:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Levi Seacer, Jr.
percussion, background vocals and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
synthesizer:
Tommy Barbarella
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
The Morning Papers
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
3.353:58
5The Max
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Michael Koppelman, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional programming:
Airiq Anest
programming:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
electric bass guitar, electric guitar, handclaps, synthesizer, background vocals and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
turntable [scratching]:
DJ Graves
lead vocals [rap]:
Tony M. (from The New Power Generation)
spoken vocals:
Mayte
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
The Max
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
34:31
6Segue
recording engineer:
Peter Arata, Dave Friedlander and Steve Noonan
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
spoken vocals:
Kirstie Alley and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
10:22
7Blue Light
recording engineer:
Michael Koppelman
programming:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
drums (drum set), electric guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
electric bass guitar:
Michael Koppelman
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
synthesizer:
Michael Koppelman and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
background vocals:
Mayte and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Blue Light
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
3.354:38
8I Wanna Melt With U
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional programming:
Airiq Anest
programming:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional producer:
George Black and Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
electric bass guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer, tambourine, background vocals and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
turntable [scratching]:
DJ Graves
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
samples:
La, La, La, He, He, Hee by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recording of:
I Wanna Melt With U
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
quotes lyrics from:
La, La, La, He, He, Hee
33:51
9Sweet Baby
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Michael Koppelman, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
electric guitar:
Levi Seacer, Jr.
synthesizer:
Tommy Barbarella and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Sweet Baby
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
34:02
10The Continental
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional programming:
Airiq Anest
programming:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
electric bass guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer, background vocals and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
turntable [scratching]:
DJ Graves
guest other vocals [rap]:
Carmen Electra
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
The Continental
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
3.355:31
11Damn U
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Peter Arata, Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Larry Mahn (strings), Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
electric guitar:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Levi Seacer, Jr.
finger cymbals, synthesizer and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
spoken vocals:
Kirstie Alley
strings arranger:
Clare Fisher
orchestrator:
Clare Fischer
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Damn U
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
34:25
12Arrogance
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Peter Arata, Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Michael Koppelman, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
electric guitar:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Levi Seacer, Jr.
handclaps and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
percussion:
Damon Dickson and Kirk Johnson (percussionist/drummer, producer, composer)
synthesizer:
Tommy Barbarella and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
turntable [scratching]:
DJ Graves
background vocals:
Damon Dickson, Kirk Johnson (percussionist/drummer, producer, composer) and Tony M. (from The New Power Generation)
spoken vocals:
Kirstie Alley and Tony M. (from The New Power Generation)
additional performer:
CFM Band, Eric B. & Rakim and N.W.A (US hip hop group)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
samples:
I Know You Got Soul by Eric B. & Rakim and Niggaz 4 Life by N.W.A (US hip hop group)
recording of:
Arrogance
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional writer:
A. Young (Andre Young, rap producer), Eric B., Charles Bobbitt, James Brown (The Godfather of Soul), Bobby Byrd (founder of the Famous Flames, James Brown’s vocal group), George Clinton (US funk musician), Bootsy Collins (US funk musician & songwriter), L. Patterson, T. Curry (The D.O.C., rapper Tracy Curry of N.W.A, fka Doc T), W. Griffin (William Michael Griffin Jr., American rapper) and Bernie Worrell (keyboardist, composer and record producer)
publisher:
Controversy Music
2.651:35
13The Flow
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional programming:
Airiq Anest
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
electric guitar, lead vocals and lead vocals [rap]:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
turntable [scratching]:
DJ Graves
background vocals:
Damon Dickson and Kirk Johnson (percussionist/drummer, producer, composer)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
The Flow
writer:
Anthony Mosley (from The New Power Generation), Rosie Gaines and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Bucks Music Group Ltd. (Bucks Music Group), Mack Dog Music and NPG Publishing
2.652:27
147
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
programming:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional producer:
Keith “KC” Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith “KC” Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar, finger cymbals, handclaps, percussion, synthesizer, background vocals and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional performer:
Lowell Fulson and Jimmy McCracklin (blues singer, songwriter)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (from 1990-12 until 1992)
mixed at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States and Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States (in 1992)
samples:
Tramp by Lowell Fulson
recording of:
7 (from 1990-12 until 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional writer:
Lowell Fulson and Jimmy McCracklin (blues singer, songwriter)
2.755:13
15And God Created Woman
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Michael Koppelman, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
programming:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
electric guitar:
Levi Seacer, Jr.
percussion:
Kirk Johnson (percussionist/drummer, producer, composer)
synthesizer:
Tommy Barbarella
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
background vocals:
Mayte and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
And God Created Woman
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
33:18
163 Chains o’ Gold
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Larry Mahn (strings), Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric guitar, piano, tambourine, background vocals and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
percussion:
Kirk Johnson (percussionist/drummer, producer, composer)
synthesizer:
Tommy Barbarella
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
spoken vocals:
Mayte
strings arranger:
Clare Fisher
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
3 Chains o’ Gold
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
3.356:03
17Segue
recording engineer:
Peter Arata, Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
spoken vocals:
Kirstie Alley and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
11:30
18The Sacrifice of Victor
assistant recording engineer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer) and Steve Durkee
recording engineer:
Dave Friedlander, Ray Hahnfeldt, Michael Koppelman, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
programming:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional producer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional mixer:
Airiq Anest, Dave Aron (mix engineer), Steve Durkee, Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan and Brian Poer
mixer:
Steve Beltran, Tom Garneau, Keith "KC" Cohen, Michael Koppelman and Bob Rosa
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
electric guitar:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Levi Seacer, Jr.
synthesizer:
Tommy Barbarella
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
turntable [scratching]:
DJ Graves
background vocals:
Damon Dickson, Kirk Johnson (percussionist/drummer, producer, composer), Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”), Fred Steele, JD Steele, Jearlyn Steele (American soprano) and Jevetta Steele
background vocals [backing vocals]:
The Steeles (family gospel quartet from Minneapolis AKA J.D. Steele Singers)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
lead vocals [rap]:
Tony M. (from The New Power Generation)
additional performer:
The Headhunters (US jazz‐funk fusion band)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States and Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
samples:
God Make Me Funky by The Headhunters (US jazz‐funk fusion band)
recording of:
The Sacrifice of Victor
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional writer:
Mike Clark (jazz drummer), Paul Jackson (jazz bassist), Bennie Maupin, DeWayne "Blackbyrd" McKnight (US guitarist) and Bill Summers
publisher:
Controversy Music
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Credits

Release

art direction and design/illustration:Jeff Gold
Greg Ross (graphic designer and art director at Orabor Creative)
mastering:Brian Gardner (mastering engineer “Big Bass Brian”)
turntable [scratching]:DJ Graves
mastered at:Bernie Grundman Mastering (Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/8789578 [info]
https://www.discogs.com/release/13807435 [info]
ASIN:US: B000006L4R [info]