Prince's super deluxe edition of 'Diamonds and Pearls' is out now with 33 unreleased tracks
It also includes more than two hours of live footage
Last updated 27th Oct 2023
Prince's 1991 album 'Diamonds and Pearls' has been re-issued as a super deluxe edition including 33 previously unreleased tracks, along with more than two hours of live concert footage.
On the day of release, a promo video was shared with the caption: 'The wait is over! The highly anticipated super deluxe edition of Diamonds And Pearls with 33 previously unreleased studio tracks, live audio, and 2+ hours of rare and never-before-seen concert footage is now available via all physical, digital, and streaming formats!'
Following the release, one fan wrote: 'YESSSS YESSSS!!!! HAPPY D&P SDE DAY EVERYONE!! 🩵' (sic), with another commenting: 'It’s a good day for prince fans 😍😍😍😍'.
Ahead of the full album's re-release, Prince 'Live At The Glam Slam' was released, 'Glam Slam' was Prince’s Minneapolis club, and the recording was from the last minute show put on to preview his new tour.
Back in August, news of the re-issue was announced on Instagram by Prince's official account, along with a photo of the late artist, captioned: 'You've Been Wanting More Prince Music? Today NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Records, is proud to announce the expanded reissue of Prince & The New Power Generation's multi-platinum album, DIAMONDS AND PEARLS.
'Featuring 47 previously unreleased tracks and over two hours of live filmed concert footage in high definition, across 7CD + Blu-ray or a 12LP + Blu-ray Super Deluxe Edition boxed set, available to order right now from the Prince Store Link In Bio.'
'Diamonds and Pearls' was Prince's 13th album, and featured hits such as 'Gett Off', 'Cream' and 'Money Don't Matter 2 Night', all of which reached the Top 20 in the UK. It also featured the title track 'Diamonds and Pearls', which reached Number 25 in the UK. The album itself reached Number 2 in the UK.
Watch the music video for Prince's hit 'Cream':
When will 'Diamonds and Pearls' be reissued?
The super deluxe edition of 'Diamonds and Pearls' is out now, it was released on 27th October 2023.
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Scroll through to see some of Prince's best outfits:
1970
Performing in a typically extravagant matching jacket and trousers set.
1985
Wearing a sequinned paisley jacket and trousers performing at the Hollywood Palace to promote the opening of his film 'Purple Rain'.
1985
A white, sheer bodysuit, complete with ruffles, for his performance at the Fabulous Forum in California.
1988
Wearing polka dot co-ords while performing in Philadelphia.
1993
Prince performs at Radio City Music Hall donning a stripy waistcoat.
2005
Prince performs onstage in LA wearing a two-toned shirt and a bright yellow guitar.
2005
Matching with wife Manuela Testolini at the pre-Grammys party.
2006
Colour clashing while performing at the American Idol Season 5 finale.
2006
A tailored pinstripe assemble as he accepts the Male R&B Award onstage at the BET Awards.
2007
Wearing a sharp white suit at the Grammy Awards.
2007
Cool blue suit and an even cooler guitar for a performance at the Super Bowl.
2012
Prince performs with singer Mary J. Blige on-stage with matchy prints and solid gold glasses.
2015
Prince onstage during The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, making head-to-toe orange metallics cool.
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