Authoritatively written and including rare photography and memorabilia this sumptuous
slipcased hardcover is the only illustrated gift book to examine Prince’s most iconic album and
film Purple Rain . In 1984 Prince along with his band The Revolution released what would
become his best-selling album and a touchstone of 1980s pop culture. Purple Rain has gone on to
sell 25 million copies and counting. In Prince and Purple Rain Andrea Swensson a
Minneapolis-based journalist and host co-producer of Prince | Official Podcast takes a deep
dive into the legendary musician’s most famous album on its 40th anniversary . The book
features: A lush purple velvet slipcase with gold-foil lettering A foreword by Prince
superfan Maya Rudolph Stunning performance and off-stage photography Interviews with musicians
who worked with Prince Images of memorabilia from top collectors Chapters cover: Prince’s
youth and early music career in Minneapolis as well as each of the five studio albums that
preceded Purple Rain Prince’s backing band The Revolution and the backgrounds of each of its
individual members with an emphasis on the Purple Rain studio and touring members: drummer
Bobby Z bassist Brown Mark guitarist Wendy Melvoin keyboardist Lisa Coleman and keyboardist
Matt Fink Track-by-track analyses of each side A look at the groundbreaking film of the same
name and its multiplatinum soundtrack Awards accolades and critical reception Prince’s legacy
post– Purple Rain up to his untimely death in 2016 Prince and Purple Rain is a definitive
and beautifully produced tribute to a legendary album from a legendary performer and artist.
The Great Albums series presents authoritative explorations of rock’s most revered records
beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with:
Pink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon The Who & Quadrophenia Bruce Springsteen and Born
to Run and Queen & A Night at the Opera with more to come.
