Crystal Ball

~ Release by Prince (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Annotation

Standard 4 disc "Fat Boy" jewel case

Booklet:
Crystal Ball
Mastered by Brian Gardener and HM Buff at Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA
all songs © ℗ Emancipation Music (ASCAP)
For lyrics to the Crystal Ball and other related products visit the official Crystal Ball website at: www.crystalballcd.newfunk.com or www.love4another.com

The Truth
Mixed by Love Symbol at paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN
Mastered by Brian Gardener & HM Buff with Ric Wilson @ Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA
all songs © ℗ Emancipation Music (ASCAP) 1997 xcept ∞ © ℗ Emancipation Music (ASCAP) & Slow Wine Music (SOCAN) 1997

∞ refer to tracks 4-6 & 4-7

Discs:
℗ © NPG Records 1997 Crystal Ball
℗ © 1997 NPG Records The Truth
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society (Tracks: 4-6, 4-7): ASCAP SOCAN
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, Variants 1, 2): L801 4328 970188-1 H71217-13 A @
Mastering SID Code (Disc 1, Variants 1, 2): L801
Mould SID Code (Disc 1, Variant 1): IFPI 2F58
Mould SID Code (Disc 1, Variant 2): IFPI 2F69
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, Variants 1, 3): L801 4328 970188-2 H71217-14 A @
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, Variant 2): L801 4328 970188-2 H71203-10 A @
Mastering SID Code (Disc 2, Variants 1 to 3): L801
Mould SID Code (Disc 2, Variant 1): IFPI 2F53
Mould SID Code (Disc 2, Variant 2): IFPI 2F50
Mould SID Code (Disc 2, Variant 3): IFPI 2F58
Matrix / Runout (Disc 3, Variants 1, 2): L801 4328 970188-3 H71217-11 A @
Mastering SID Code (Disc 3, Variants 1 to 3): L801
Mould SID Code (Disc 3, Variant 1): IFPI 2F67
Mould SID Code (Disc 3, Variant 2): IFPI 2F60
Mould SID Code (Disc 3, Variant 3): IFPI 2F68
Matrix / Runout (Disc 4, Variants 1 to 3): L801 4328 970188-5 H71217-12 A @
Mastering SID Code (Disc 4, Variants 1 to 3): L801
Mould SID Code (Disc 4, Variant 1): IFPI 2F47
Mould SID Code (Disc 4, Variant 2): IFPI 2F56
Mould SID Code (Disc 4, Variant 3): IFPI 2F55

Tracklist

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1▼CD
#TitleLength
1Crystal Ball
instruments and vocals:
Prince
background vocals:
Susannah Melvoin
orchestrator:
Clare Fischer
recorded at:
Galpin Blvd Home Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1986-04-17, in 1986-06) and Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1986-08-05)
recording of:
Crystal Ball
lyricist and composer:
Prince
10:28
2Dream Factory
instruments and vocals:
Prince
background vocals:
Susannah Melvoin
recording of:
Dream Factory
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:07
3Acknowledge Me
instruments and vocals:
Prince
samples:
The Line by Prince
recording of:
Acknowledge Me
lyricist and composer:
Prince
5:27
4Ripopgodazippa
clarinet:
Kathy Jensen
drums (drum set):
Michael B.
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T.
instruments and vocals:
Prince
saxophone:
Brian Gallagher
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson
trumpet:
Dave Jensen and Steve Strand
background vocals and spoken vocals:
Mayte Garcia
recording of:
Ripopgodazippa
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:39
5Love Sign (Shock G's Silky Smooth remix)
lead vocals:
Nona Gaye and Prince
samples:
D.M.S.R. by Prince
recording of:
Love Sign
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:53
6Hide the Bone
drums (drum set):
Michael B.
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T.
instruments and vocals:
Prince
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella
recording of:
Hide the Bone
lyricist:
Brenda Lee Eager and Hilliard Wilson
composer:
Prince
5:04
72morrow
recording of:
2morrow (in 1996-11)
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:14
8So Dark
recording of:
Dark
lyricist and composer:
Prince
5:14
9Movie Star
recording of:
Movie Star
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:26
10Tell Me How U Wanna B Done
recording of:
The Continental
lyricist and composer:
Prince
publisher:
Controversy Music
3:16
2▼CD
#TitleLength
1Interactive
recording of:
Interactive
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:04
2Da Bang
recording of:
Da Bang (in 1995)
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:20
3Calhoun Square
recording of:
Calhoun Square
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:47
4What's My Name?
recording of:
What’s My Name
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:04
5Crucial
recording of:
Crucial
lyricist and composer:
Prince
revision of:
Crucial (original lyrics)
5:06
6An Honest Man
recording of:
An Honest Man
lyricist and composer:
Prince
1:13
7Sexual Suicide
instruments and vocals:
Prince
saxophone:
Eric Leeds
background vocals:
Susannah Melvoin
recording of:
Sexual Suicide
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:40
8Cloreen Bacon Skin
assistant engineer:
Peggy McCreary
drums (drum set):
Morris Day
electric bass guitar:
Prince
vocals:
Prince
recording of:
Cloreen Bacon Skin
lyricist and composer:
Prince
15:37
9Good Love
recording of:
Good Love
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:55
10Strays of the World
recording of:
Strays of the World
lyricist and composer:
Prince
5:07
3▼CD
#TitleLength
1Days of Wild (Free the Slave)
recording of:
Days of Wild
lyricist and composer:
Prince
9:19
2Last Heart
recording of:
Last Heart
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:02
3Poom Poom
recording of:
Poom Poom
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:32
4She Gave Her Angels
recording of:
She Gave Her Angels
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:53
518 & Over
recording of:
18 & Over
lyricist and composer:
Prince
5:40
6The Ride (live)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-10-29)
live recording of:
The Ride (on 1995-10-29)
lyricist, composer and arranger:
Prince
5:14
7Get Loose
recording of:
Loose!
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:31
8P Control
producer:
Prince
lead vocals:
Prince
spoken vocals:
Mayte Garcia
performer:
The New Power Generation and Prince
arranger:
Prince
recording of:
P Control
lyricist and composer:
Prince
premiered at:
Glam Slam in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (on 1994-07-25)
6:00
9Make Yo Mama Happy
recording of:
Make Your Mama Happy
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:01
10Goodbye
recording of:
Goodbye
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:35
4▼CD: The Truth
#TitleLength
1The Truth
engineer:
Hans‐Martin Buff
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1996-12-01)
recording of:
The Truth
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:35
2Don't Play Me
recording of:
Don’t Play Me
lyricist and composer:
Prince
2:48
3Circle of Amour
recording of:
Circle of Amour
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:44
43rd <o>
recording of:
3rd Eye
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:54
5Dionne
recording of:
Dionne (from 1996-12 until 1997-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:14
6Man in a Uniform
live recording of:
Man in a Uniform
lyricist:
Prince
composer:
Prince and Rhonda Smith
3:08
7Animal Kingdom
recording of:
Animal Kingdom (from 1996-12 until 1997-03)
lyricist:
Prince
composer:
Prince and Rhonda Smith
4:01
8The Other Side of the Pillow
recording of:
The Other Side of the Pillow
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:22
9Fascination
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (from 1997-03-29 until 1997-03-30)
recording of:
Fascination (from 1997-03-29 until 1997-03-30)
lyricist and composer:
Prince
4:55
10One of Your Tears
live recording of:
One of Your Tears
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:27
11Comeback
recording of:
Comeback (in 1996-12)
lyricist and composer:
Prince
2:00
12Welcome 2 the Dawn (acoustic version)
live recording of:
Welcome 2 the Dawn
lyricist and composer:
Prince
3:18