"The Many Faces of Prince" is a compelling 2LP set that dives deep into the early recordings, foundational grooves, and far-reaching impact of one of the most revolutionary artists in modern music. This is not a greatest hits collection, but rather a richly layered portrait of Prince’s creative evolution, tracing his roots with 94 East and celebrating the funk, soul, and streetwise rhythms that helped shape his unmistakable sound.
LP1 features rare studio recordings by 94 East, the Minneapolis funk group where a young Prince made his first professional mark. As a teenage guitarist, keyboardist, and arranger, Prince’s fingerprints are all over these tracks, showcasing raw talent and a growing command of groove, harmony, and melody. From the punchy funk of “Just Another Sucker” to the dancefloor heat of “If You Feel Like Dancin’”, these songs offer a fascinating glimpse at the making of a legend, before the purple reign began.
LP2, The Roots , pays homage to the musical giants who laid the groundwork for Prince’s sound. It brings together essential cuts by pioneers such as Sly & The Family Stone, The Meters, Lakeside, and War, artists whose fearless fusion of funk, soul, and political edge inspired Prince’s own sonic experiments. From the gritty energy of “White Lines” to the timeless soul of “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” , this LP connects the dots between Prince’s artistry and the wider cultural forces that shaped him. Together, both LPs form a vibrant, groove-rich tribute to an artist whose influence continues to echo across generations.
Product Details
Artist: PRINCE (VARIOUS) Title: The Many Faces Of Prince (White Vinyl)
Catalogue Number: FF0066
Barcode: 8430717000796
Label: MPO RECORDS
Tracklisting
A1. Just Another Sucker
A2. If You Feel Like Dancin'
A3. You Can Be My Teacher
A4. If You See Me First
B1. Dance To The Music Of The World
B2. One Man Jam
B3. If We Don't
B4. Games
C1. Let's Talk - One Way
C2. Fantastic Voyage - Lakeside
C3. Family Affair - Sly & The Family Stone
C4. White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel
C5. You Got The Power - War
D1. (Are You Ready) Do The Bust Stop - The Fatback Band
D2. Party In The Kitchen - Clyde Stubblefield
D3. Give More Power To The People - The Chi-Lites
D4. Look-Ka Py Py - The Meters
D5. Papa Was A Rolling Stone - The Temptations
- 1. If We Don't
- 2. Games
- 3. Dance to the Music of the World
- 4. One Man Jam
- 5. You Can Be My Teacher
- 6. If You See Me First
- 7. Just Another Sucker
- 8. If You Feel Like Dancin'
- 9. Party in the Kitchen
- 10. Give More Power to the People
- 11. You Got the Power
- 12. (Are You Ready) Do the Bus Stop
- 13. Family Affair
- 14. White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)
- 15. Let's Talk
- 16. Fantastic Voyage
- 17. Papa Was a Rolling Stone
- 18. Look-ka Py Py
