Purple Rain (Sdtk) by Prince (CD, Jul-1987, Warner Bros. Records Record Label)

Besides Thriller by Michael Jackson, this is one of the best albums out there from the 80's. I can remember when the movie came out and everything. Prince was pretty cool but Jackson was the man! Loaded with great songs such as Purple Rain, When Doves Cry and The Beautiful Ones. This is Prince's best work in my humble opinion. - Gene

Great Cd!! It is in great condition. All materials included and in great condition. I really enjoyed the movie when it canme out and wanted a copy of the sound track for my ipod. I looked at retail stores and online outlets. You would have thought this cd was released yesterday!! Wow the prices are still high. I should have shopped ebay first and saved myself some time. Anyway, got a great deal and super fast delivery.

As it stands today, the Purple Rain Soundtrack is still one of the best albums I've ever heard. The nostalgic qualities it possesses after just a few notes into "Let's Go Crazy" are very powerful to me and remind me of those days camping out in the backyard on weekends. And I could even care less if Prince ever made another album after Purple Rain. It's the one! Sign of the Times was a fair effort, granted, and his first couple albums have charming appeal, but everything after Sign of the Times just missed the boat or ventured too far into insipid R&B territory.

So what exactly is it that makes Purple Rain so much more enjoyable than the rest of his catalog? What makes it the indisputable stand-out? For me, I think it has a lot to do with the Revolution's sound. They had a huge influence on the aesthetic of Prince's early albums, particularly from the input of Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman (a/k/a Wendy & Lisa). Furthermore the production and instruments used by this group of musicians were less polished than what you'd hear from Prince today. And therein lies the primary reason for his decline over time.

The moment "Let's Go Crazy" opens with its funeral-esque keyboards and Prince's dialogue about life, there's a certain prevailing darkness. It remains until the ending moments of "Purple Rain," which I'll get to in a moment. And even though this is a pop record by design, there isn't the sugary sweet coating typically associated with this sort of music.

"Computer Blue" is another Purple Rain highlight. With a solo from Prince and an unobtrusive rhythm section, we get to hear the intricacies of his guitar skills. The song leads directly into the infamous "Darling Nikki." It's usually a favorite among the female crowd, but I find it to be one of the best due to the screeching vocals that have become synonymous with Prince. "When Doves Cry" is self-explanatory. "I Would Die 4 U" shows the same keyboard flair Prince possessed when writing the music for Stevie Nicks' "Stand Back." It glides along effortlessly and stands as one of the best tracks to grace this 40-minute experience.

Ending with Prince's most recognized song, "Purple Rain," I can't help but declare this one of the most perfect pop songs ever recorded. It's been played to death and just about everyone knows it, but that doesn't mean a thing to me. I'm talking about a song that should never be mentioned without words like iconic, transcendent, or epic attached to it. It also happens to be a gripping part of the film, in which Prince dedicates its lyrics to his father who has just committed suicide. Very few songs have since matched its beauty or timelessness.

Ultimately, I'd admit that it's inconsequential to review an album like the Purple Rain Soundtrack. It had such a huge impact on '80s culture and is still one of the most highly respected soundtracks in the history of our generation. It doesn't need press and it certainly doesn't need justification from me, but it's certainly worthy of celebration from time to time. And really, that's all I'm here to do. Well, that and maybe to relive my past a bit.

One of the best examples of the creativity and diversity of the music of the 80s- This album does not have 1 bad track on it! I do not always get what Prince has done since this album, but there is no denying he is a musical and production genius! Oh the 80s...........the best time ever for music!

I had this CD in a tape and album version back in the 80s. It's a great CD to listen to for working out, driving, cleaning house, whatever. It lifts your mood to the next level and sometimes then some. It brings back a load of wonderful memories of when life was so easy and had so few responsibilities. The earlier Prince music was so original and so different than the other stuff that was out there to listen to that it would just draw you in. As far as I am concerned the Purple Rain soundtrack and 1999 are the very best work Prince has ever done.

I love it the cd was in great conditionand I would purchase from this seller again I got great service and my purchase came back fast I would like to thank the sell for doing such a great job.

This is one of those albums that defines an era. Not only is this a classic, but it is still kick-ass great music! No collection is complete without it.

The classical album is finally mines. I been looking all over the place for this cd and nobody had it. Now I own a part of history. That's why I decided to purchase the soundtrack. I'm a huge fan of Prince!

There are some great pieces on this CD that I can listen to over & over. A few songs I skip over. Overall an excellent disc!

I love how this CD takes me back to an era when I was footloose and fancyfree. Just out of college and having a great time. I like hearing the songs now as much as I did then. Prince is ageless!

This is one of the best albums of the 1980's. Lost mine so I decided to replace it. Sure was good to hear it again.

i enjoy the music when me n my wife r relaxing n enjoying r time ,it brings us back to when we first got together ,the songs r great if u really listen to the music n the words

My best friend and I went to see the movie when it first came out. It was fantastic! Over the years I lost my CD and saw it on ebay! Now when my best friend and I get together we put it on and talk about old times. It is great!

AN EXCELLENT ALBUM; A TOTAL CLASSIC. THE KIND OF MUSIC THAT YOU NEVER GET TIRED OF. A GREAT MOVIE TOO. SONGS FOR ALL MOODS I LOVE THE DIRECTNESS OF THE ALBUM.

CD was in excellent condition at a very good price. Arrived quickly.I would purchase from this seller over and over again.

No skips, cd played well, disc cover in poor condition, quick shipment. Thanks. Only wanted to put on Ipod anyway so no worries about the cover. Great Seller.

It's been a few years since this soundtracks release, and I found myself wanting to listen to it again. It was really ahead of it's time. Great music, lyrics, and beats. Prince is a musical genuise who rarely gets the credit he deserves.If you have never listened to this cd, give it a try- you won't be disappointed!

i really like the cd because of the music and i been wanting this cd for a long time. i used to listen to prince years ago back in high school. i wanted to buy it to put in my collection of music from the 80's. thanks

This is the CD of Princes career.Some may argue that he has had better albums,but this is the one he will be remembered for.I can listen to this CD from beginning to end ,without skipping a song.Even the non-single songs such as "Computer Blue","Darling Nikki",and "The Beautiful Ones" are fabulous.Classic Prince album,classic 80's album.

This CD arrived quickly and was in perfect condition.I will do business with this seller again in the future.

Loved it... had the tape and needed the CD. Was a good price and was in good condition. Plays on the CD at home and plays in the car.

I liked it al. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

This is a really great old album. Prince exploded onto the rock/ pop scene and this is a perfect example of just how great that music was. Worth every cent.