From NME: Prince‘s memoirs, titled ‘The Beautiful Ones’, have finally been given a release date, over three years since they were announced. Plans for the book were first revealed in March 2016, and it was being worked on by Prince until his death the following month. Now, it has been […]
From Rolling Stone The NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves will cap off their final Prince-inspired “City Edition” game by offering fans an exclusive seven-inch vinyl version of “Rock and Roll Is Alive! (And It Lives in Minneapolis).” All attendees to the team’s Friday, April 5th game versus the Miami Heat will receive […]
For better or worse, the ‘90s will be remembered for a lot of iconic moments, but mostly it will be for the music. There was the rise of Brit Pop and the battle between Oasis and Blur, Nirvana bringing grunge to the mainstream and influencing an entire generation to wear […]
Three Prince albums will be released on vinyl for the first time. Musicology, 3121 and Planet Earth, originally issued between 2004 and 2007, will be released on February 8. Musicology was originally given as a gift to fans who purchased tickets to the Musicology tour, 3121 was Prince’s 31st studio album, Planet Earth was given as a gift […]
From NME: Prince has been awarded a posthumous honorary degree from the University of Minnesota. The late singer was recognised for his influence on music and his role in shaping his hometown of Minneapolis. University President Eric Kaler and Regent Darrin Rosha presented the school’s highest honour, the Doctorate of […]
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Rare vinyl LP from 1987 becomes most expensive item ever sold on the Discogs marketplace A vinyl copy of Prince’s fabled 1987 LP known as The Black Album has sold for $27,500, making it the most expensive record ever sold on online music marketplace Discogs. The album was withheld from release […]
From NME: An unreleased Prince song will feature on the soundtrack of Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’, it has been revealed. The iconic director has won widespread praise with his latest film, which follows the real life story of Ron Stallworth, an African American detective who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s. […]
Record captured at singer’s home studio is due out Sept. 21. A previously unheard home studio cassette recording of Prince performing at his piano in 1983 will be released as Piano & A Microphone on Sept. 21. The nine-track, 35-minute project from the Prince Estate in coordination with Warner Bros. Records is planned for […]
Prince’s estate has released the star’s original 1984 recording of Nothing Compares 2 U, ahead of the second anniversary of his death. One of Prince’s loneliest songs, it was initially given to his side project, The Family, before Sinead O’Connor made it a hit in 1990. Prince later reclaimed it […]
Two auctions are due to take place in the coming months that will feature a number of rare, and personal items once belonging to Prince. Shoes, ‘Love Symbol’ charms, handwritten lyrics, and gifts that the late singing gave to exes are among the items being put to auction by the […]
Here at eil.com we realise not everyone’s pockets are so deep they can stump up the readies for that uber-collectable slab of vinyl, CD boxset, vintage memorabilia etc. With that in mind, we’ve put together this new weekly ‘Top 3’ of some of the more affordable collectables that pass through our doors […]
Prince was so much more than just a musician; he was a pop culture icon that defied the norm, played by his own rules, and creating a lasting legacy of timeless tracks that constantly continue to influence people. His death in April of 2016 came as a shock, but it […]
This weeks highlights include a dutch exclusive David Bowie LP, an a sealed Japanese import copy of Madonna’s controversial ‘Sex’ book, and a coloured vinyl pressing of Purple Rain by Prince. Also look out for an early John Martyn LP, more Madonna memorabilia, and much, much more. Just check out […]
A new exhibition celebrating the life of Prince will open in London later this year ‘My Name Is Prince’ will come to the O2 Arena on October 27, and will feature hundreds of items of Instruments, clothing, hand written lyrics, memorabilia, and personal items from the iconic musicians Paisley Park […]
From Jake Nevins at The Guardian In collaboration with the singer’s estate, the company announced the release of a new purple hue, called Love Symbol #2, in honor of his signature color. The Pantone Color Institute has announced a new shade of purple in honor of Prince. The new hue has […]
From the Guardian Minnesota district judge Kevin Eide says singer died without a will Appeals still pending from people whose claims of heirship were rejected A Minnesota judge has ruled that Prince’s six siblings are the heirs to his estate, more than a year after the pop superstar died of […]
Here at eil.com we realise not everyone’s pockets are sooo deep they can stump up the readies for that uber-collectable slab of vinyl, CD boxset, vintage memorabilia etc etc….with that in mind we’ve put together this new weekly ‘Top 3’ of some of the more affordable collectables that pass through […]
Out on Friday 21 April, Deliverance delivers intense gospel-blues tunes recorded while the star was without a record label and at odds with digital music trends An EP of previously unheard Prince material will be released on Friday, the first anniversary of the star’s death. Entitled Deliverance, the EP will […]
Universal may seek a $30 million refund from Prince estate over recordings deal Universal Music was feeling well smug earlier this year after securing all three of the big deals that had been put on the table by representatives of the Prince estate: getting the rights to rep the late […]
From BBC Thirty years ago, Prince was at a turning point in his career. The film Purple Rain and its soundtrack had made him a star in 1984. But the following two years saw, by commercial expectations, three flops: The albums Around The World In A Day and Parade, as […]
Here at eil.com we realise not everyone’s pockets are sooo deep they can stump up the readies for that uber-collectable slab of vinyl, CD boxset, vintage memorabilia etc etc….with that in mind we’ve put together this new weekly ‘Top 3’ of some of the more affordable collectables that pass through […]
We’ve got brand new, mint, unplayed, sealed copies of these 2017 reissues in stock for immediate despatch now. Buy one to play and one to keep sealed in your collection! Click on the image to buy – £16.99 each. Looking for other Prince collectable vinyl, CDs & music […]
Out now is an all-new greatest hits set from Prince, the first official release since his untimely death earlier this year. The double CD contains 40 tracks, 22 of which are single edits previously unavailable on CD. Whilst you track this one down, check out the vast back catalogue of […]
…..more rarest of the rare vinyl & CDs through the doors this week – including a mega-rare Wings 1978 EMI/BPI Platinum award, the Beatles ‘From Then To You’ Christmas LP on Apple, a 2007 US Test Pressing of Joy Division’s Still double LP, archive quality French 12″ issue of 1999 by […]
From the Guardian Musicians song from 1999 album sessions will appear on imminent Prince4ever greatest hits compilation Prince’s estate have revealed a formerly unreleased song which appears on his greatest hits collection, Prince 4ever, due out in the coming days. Entitled Moonbeam Levels, the track was originally recorded in 1982 […]
From the Telegraph An album of previously unreleased material by Prince will be released early next year, as part of a deluxe Purple Rain re-issue that the musician was working on before he died. Warner Bros records have announced that they will be bringing out a Purple Rain double-album release that […]
…more top-notch rarities this week at eil Towers, including the stunning U.S. Beatles Apple Records rarity that is the promo only ‘Christmas’ album, a wonderful Swedish version of the Kinks Klassic ‘Village Green’, a Prince test pressing and sealed promo LPs, a top UK folk rarity from the legendary Davy Graham and […]
…..after finally getting approval from the local authority Prince’s incredible home/recording facility Paisley Park is to open as a museum, should you wish to visit you can find full details on Prince’s official website here If you’re looking for Prince vinyl, CDs, memorabilia, merchandise and more be sure to visit the […]
From Associated Press/Guardian The show on 13 October will also feature Christina Aguilera, Chaka Khan as well as the Time and 3rdEyeGirl Stevie Wonder and members of Prince’s inner circle will highlight a family-sanctioned Prince tribute concert in St Paul, Minnesota on 13 October, organisers announced on Thursday. Prince’s family […]
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