Prince – The Black Album – Warner Brothers – 9 25677-1 – 1987. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own 1 of the rarest LPs ever made. There are only 8 copies known to exist. In 2016 a former Warner Brothers employee discovered a box that contained an additional 5 copies that were sent to him as sample records, bringing the total known population to 8. The original US version of The Black Album, however, is much more rare than either of those pressings. CONDITION: The album is still sealed in its original form and simply contains an Explicit Lyrics stickers on the front and a UPC sticker on the back. The album is presumed to be in mint condition and has never been opened. The shrink has several “breath holes” in it and the cover’s corners are sharp. 1 is from the former Warner Brothers employee that made the discovery in his home in 2016. The 2nd is from Record Mecca in California, the owner of which oversaw the 1994 commercial release as senior vice president. The item “Prince The Black Album Still Sealed Original US Pressing Only 8 Known Copies” is in sale since Wednesday, June 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Music\Records”. The seller is “joseyrecords” and is located in Dallas, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Artist: Prince
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Style: Contemporary R&B
- Duration: LP
- Record Grading: Mint (M)
- Speed: 33 RPM
- Record Size: 12″
- Title: The Black Album
- Record Label: Warner Brothers
- Release Year: 1987
- Genre: R&B & Soul
- Sleeve Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)
- Special Attributes: Colored Vinyl
