{"title":"94 East","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"minneapolis-genius","title":"Minneapolis Genius - The Legendary Recordings, 1975-1985 - RSD 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis product is a Record Store Day exclusive title and is not available to pre-order. To buy in-store: 8am, 20\/04\/2024 (Record Store Day). To buy online: 8pm, 22\/04\/2024. (Subject to availability).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t forget: Click 'Notify Me' to be the first to know about its availability online. It also helps us to place accurate orders so that we can please as many of you as possible on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinneapolis Genius\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first collection of studio recordings by \u003cstrong\u003e94 East\u003c\/strong\u003e, the band name given to a number of tracks recorded by Pepé Willie and \u003cstrong\u003ePrince\u003c\/strong\u003e with occasional other musicians. The collection contained one song with writing input by \u003cstrong\u003ePrince\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"\u003cem\u003eJust Another Sucker\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and \u003cstrong\u003ePrince\u003c\/strong\u003e appeared as a musician on all tracks, stemming from recording sessions between 1975 and 1979 (the cover subtitle incorrectly labels the sessions as “the historic 1977 recordings”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first LP is the original album and the second LP included Bonus Tracks. Limited Edition in Purple and Blue Double LP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LMLR","offers":[{"title":"Blue LPx2","offer_id":50417465688395,"sku":"2184136","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/RSD-3700477837884_e479d77e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726730179"},{"product_id":"94-east-featuring-prince","title":"94 East featuring Prince","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRe-issue featuring the earliest known recordings of Prince, made with Pepé Willie's band - 94 East, recorded between December 1975 and February 1979. On the record, Prince contributes electric guitar, guitars, bass, keyboards, synths, organ, drums, harmony and backing vocals and is clearly heard on all of these historic recordings \"What makes these recordings particularly special is that they reflect an important element in the development of the 'Minneapolis Sound' - a phenomenon bought to the world's attention by the emergence of Prince. And the outstanding contributions that Prince bought to these recordings are testimonial to his phenomenal, precocious abilities at such a young age.\" Each album in the collection has received a new, pure analogue remastering from Pepé Willie's original tapes by Matt Colton at Alchemy Studios.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3LP - The box set includes an in-depth sleeve notes feature exclusive and revealing interview with Pepé Willie, and 3 LPs pressed on 180 Gram heavyweight audiophile vinyl by Optimal Media, GmbH, Germany. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - Limited Edition. 180 Gram Heavyweight Purple Vinyl with Download.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charly","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438393954635,"sku":"1001239","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/6216c7ac-528e-4db0-9e0d-390133195e97_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726942103"},{"product_id":"the-cookhouse-5","title":"The Cookhouse 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1975, Pepe Willie booked time at Cookhouse Recording Studios in Minneapolis to demo five original compositions. Known colloquially as “The Cookhouse 5” these recordings showcase a 16-year-old guitar prodigy named Prince Rogers Nelson. 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This box set isn't merely a compilation; it's a historical artifact, inviting enthusiasts to explore the foundational moments of an icon's musical odyssey—a tangible link to Prince's evolutionary journey that forever altered the musical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charly","offers":[{"title":"Purple LPx3","offer_id":50532290494795,"sku":"2181139","price":67.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/94-east.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}