1999 — Prince

Released in October 1982, 1999 was Prince’s fifth studio album and his major commercial breakthrough. Facing the onset of the nuclear armageddon anxieties of the early 1980s Cold War era, Prince responded not with despair, but with the ultimate dance party directive: "party like it's 1999."

Pioneering the use of LinnLM drum machines and heavily processed Oberheim synthesizers paired with razor-sharp funk guitar, Prince virtually single-handedly forged the "Minneapolis Sound." The double album contains a stunning run of classics, from the apocalyptic celebration of the title track and the irresistible synth-pop drive of "Little Red Corvette" to the hypnotic party groove of "Delirious." Extended jams like "Automatic" and "D.M.S.R." demonstrate his unmatched ability to hold a funk groove across an entire side of vinyl.

Pressing Details & Visuals

• US 2025 Reissue Quality: Pressed under the official supervision of NPG Records and Warner Records, utilizing pristine audio masters that preserve the punchy drum machine dynamics and wide stereo synthesizer panning.

• Double LP Gatefold Layout: Spread over two 12-inch vinyl records, allowing long, complex dance tracks like "Lady Cab Driver" to play without loss of fidelity toward the inner grooves.

• Authentic Sleeve Artwork: Features a high-resolution reproduction of the original purple star-field artwork jacket, complete with vintage typography and original inner sleeve credits.

• Full Unedited Album Versions: Contains the complete, sprawling album edits of all 11 tracks across four sides of wax.

Collector's Note: "Little Red Corvette" was one of the very first music videos by a Black artist to be played in heavy rotation on MTV, breaking down major barriers in the industry. Hearing the unedited 6-minute album version on vinyl reveals lush synth textures and guitar fills that radio edits completely shaved off.

Tracklist

• Side A: 1999 | Little Red Corvette | Delirious

• Side B: Automatic | Something in the Water (Does Not Compute)

• Side C: Free | Lady Cab Driver

• Side D: All the Critics Love U in New York | DM.S.R. | International Lover

Technical Specifications