Crystal Ball

~ Release by Prince (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Annotation

Standard 4 disc "Fat Boy" jewel case

Booklet:
Crystal Ball
Mastered by Brian Gardener and HM Buff at Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA
all songs © ℗ Emancipation Music (ASCAP)
For lyrics to the Crystal Ball and other related products visit the official Crystal Ball website at: www.crystalballcd.newfunk.com or www.love4another.com

The Truth
Mixed by Love Symbol at paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN
Mastered by Brian Gardener & HM Buff with Ric Wilson @ Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA
all songs © ℗ Emancipation Music (ASCAP) 1997 xcept ∞ © ℗ Emancipation Music (ASCAP) & Slow Wine Music (SOCAN) 1997

∞ refer to tracks 4-6 & 4-7

Discs:
℗ © NPG Records 1997 Crystal Ball
℗ © 1997 NPG Records The Truth
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society (Tracks: 4-6, 4-7): ASCAP SOCAN
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, Variants 1, 2): L801 4328 970188-1 H71217-13 A @
Mastering SID Code (Disc 1, Variants 1, 2): L801
Mould SID Code (Disc 1, Variant 1): IFPI 2F58
Mould SID Code (Disc 1, Variant 2): IFPI 2F69
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, Variants 1, 3): L801 4328 970188-2 H71217-14 A @
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, Variant 2): L801 4328 970188-2 H71203-10 A @
Mastering SID Code (Disc 2, Variants 1 to 3): L801
Mould SID Code (Disc 2, Variant 1): IFPI 2F53
Mould SID Code (Disc 2, Variant 2): IFPI 2F50
Mould SID Code (Disc 2, Variant 3): IFPI 2F58
Matrix / Runout (Disc 3, Variants 1, 2): L801 4328 970188-3 H71217-11 A @
Mastering SID Code (Disc 3, Variants 1 to 3): L801
Mould SID Code (Disc 3, Variant 1): IFPI 2F67
Mould SID Code (Disc 3, Variant 2): IFPI 2F60
Mould SID Code (Disc 3, Variant 3): IFPI 2F68
Matrix / Runout (Disc 4, Variants 1 to 3): L801 4328 970188-5 H71217-12 A @
Mastering SID Code (Disc 4, Variants 1 to 3): L801
Mould SID Code (Disc 4, Variant 1): IFPI 2F47
Mould SID Code (Disc 4, Variant 2): IFPI 2F56
Mould SID Code (Disc 4, Variant 3): IFPI 2F55

Annotation last modified on 2025-04-29 17:21 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼CD
#TitleRatingLength
1Crystal Ball
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
background vocals:
Susannah Melvoin
orchestrator:
Clare Fischer
recorded at:
Galpin Blvd Home Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1986-04-17, in 1986-06) and Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1986-08-05)
recording of:
Crystal Ball
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
410:28
2Dream Factory
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
background vocals:
Susannah Melvoin
recording of:
Dream Factory
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
33:07
3Acknowledge Me
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
samples:
The Line by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recording of:
Acknowledge Me
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
35:27
4Ripopgodazippa
clarinet:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
background vocals and spoken vocals:
Mayte Garcia
recording of:
Ripopgodazippa
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
34:39
5Love Sign (Shock G's Silky Smooth remix)
lead vocals:
Nona Gaye and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
samples:
D.M.S.R. by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recording of:
Love Sign
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
33:53
6Hide the Bone
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella
recording of:
Hide the Bone
lyricist:
Brenda Lee Eager and Hilliard Wilson
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
35:04
72morrow
recording of:
2morrow (in 1996-11)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
34:14
8So Dark
recording of:
Dark
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
35:14
9Movie Star
recording of:
Movie Star
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
44:26
10Tell Me How U Wanna B Done
recording of:
The Continental
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
33:16
2▶CD
3▶CD
4▶CD: The Truth