Open Sessions

~ Release by Prince (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Remastered versions of previously released Open Sessions I through IV.

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Annotation last modified on 2025-03-30 18:00 UTC.

Tracklist

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1M’Lady
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live cover recording of:
M’Lady (on 1995-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
Sylvester Stewart
Prince3:17
2Glam Slam Boogie
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
Glam Slam Boogie (on 1995-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
Prince6:49
3Count the Days
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
Count the Days (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
Prince3:29
4Big Fun
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
Big Fun (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
Prince8:34
5The Good Life
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
The Good Life (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
Prince8:43
6The Girl Can’t Help It
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live cover recording of:
The Girl Can’t Help It (on 1995-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Troup
publisher:
Robbins Music Corp. and Twentieth Century Music Corp. (in 1956)
Prince1:14
7Que Sera Sera
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live cover recording of:
Que será, será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) (on 1995-08-30)
lyricist:
Ray Evans (American songwriter)
composer:
Jay Livingston
publisher:
Jay Livingston Music Inc., MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), St. Angelo Music, Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23) and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
sub-publisher:
日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division), フジパシフィック音楽出版 (Fujipacific Music inc.) (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
part of:
The 29th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1956 winner)
Prince1:09
8Think
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live cover recording of:
Think (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Aretha Franklin and Ted White (husband & co-songwriter of Aretha Franklin)
publisher:
14th Hour Music, EMI Songs Ltd., Fourteenth Hour Music, Inc., フジパシフィック音楽出版 SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc. SBK Division) (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
Prince1:03
9I Love U in Me
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
I Love U in Me (on 1995-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
Prince4:58
10Return of the Bump Squad
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
Return of the Bump Squad (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
Prince4:37
11Get Wild
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
Get Wild (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Lloyd Thompson (Prince bass player), Prince Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Thomas Elm
Prince9:52
12High Fashion
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-18)
live cover recording of:
High Fashion (on 1995-08-18)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
previously attributed to:
Jerome Benton and Paul "St. Paul" Peterson (multi‐instrumentalist St. Paul Peterson)
TC Jammers5:44
13Mutiny
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-18)
live cover recording of:
Mutiny (on 1995-08-18)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
previously attributed to:
Jerome Benton
TC Jammers6:53
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1(Lemme See Your Body) Get Loose!
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
Loose! (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3:36
2Pussy Control
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
P Control (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
premiered at:
Glam Slam (Minneapolis) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (on 1994-07-25)
4:36
3Days of Wild
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
Days of Wild (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
7:57
4We March
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
We March (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Nona Gaye and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
4:43
5Love… Thy Will Be Done
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
Love… Thy Will Be Done (on 1995-09-03)
writer:
Martika (American singer‐songwriter and actress) and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (, in 1991), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) (in 1991), Girlsongs (publisher) (in 1991) and Tika Tunes (publisher) (in 1991)
4:58
6Funky
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live cover recording of:
Funky (on 1995-09-03)
writer:
George Chambers (of The Chambers Brothers), Joseph Chambers (The Chambers Brothers), Lester Chambers and Willie Chambers
5:54
7Honky Tonk Women
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live cover recording of:
Honky Tonk Women (on 1995-09-03)
written in:
Mato Grosso, Brazil (in 1968-12)
writer:
Mick Jagger (in 1968-12) and Keith Richards (Rolling Stones guitarist) (in 1968-12)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”) and Westminster Music Ltd.
3:24
8Jailhouse Rock1:09
9The Ride
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
The Ride (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist, composer and arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
7:28
10M’Lady
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live cover recording of:
M’Lady (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sylvester Stewart
4:44
11Now / Babies Makin’ Babies
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live partial cover recording of:
Babies Makin’ Babies (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sylvester Stewart
live recording of:
Now (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
6:23
12Funky Stuff
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live cover recording of:
Funky Stuff (on 1995-09-03)
writer:
Ronald Bell, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & the Gang), Dennis Thomas (Kool & The Gang), Robert Spike Mickens, Richard Westfield (Kool & The Gang member), Robert Bell and Claydes Smith
publisher:
Planetary Nom (London) Ltd.
5:49
13The Cross
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
The Cross (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
3:24
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1Purple Medley
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Purple Medley (on 1995-09-09)
writer:
Dr. Fink, Eric Leeds (saxophonist), Tony M. (from The New Power Generation), Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”), Levi Seacer, Jr. and Sheila E.
medley of:
Batdance
medley of:
When Doves Cry
medley of:
Kiss
medley of:
Erotic City
medley of:
Darling Nikki
medley of:
1999
medley of:
Baby I’m a Star
medley of:
Diamonds and Pearls
medley of:
Purple Rain
medley of:
Let’s Go Crazy
medley of:
Sexy Dancer
medley of:
Let’s Work
medley of:
Irresistible Bitch
medley of:
Sexy M.F.
medley of:
I Wanna Be Your Lover
medley of:
Kiss
medley of:
Alphabet St.
medley of:
Thieves in the Temple
medley of:
777-9311
medley of:
A Love Bizarre
medley of:
If I Was Your Girlfriend
medley of:
Raspberry Beret
medley of:
Little Red Corvette
medley of:
Peach
medley of:
Cream
medley of:
It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night
11:25
2Endorphinmachine
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Endorphinmachine (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
1:36
3Shhh
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Shhh (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2:37
4Now / Babies Makin’ Babies
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live partial cover recording of:
Babies Makin’ Babies (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Sylvester Stewart
live recording of:
Now (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
6:15
5Funky Stuff
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live cover recording of:
Funky Stuff (on 1995-09-09)
writer:
Ronald Bell, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & the Gang), Dennis Thomas (Kool & The Gang), Robert Spike Mickens, Richard Westfield (Kool & The Gang member), Robert Bell and Claydes Smith
publisher:
Planetary Nom (London) Ltd.
6:03
6The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3:56
7Days of Wild
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Days of Wild (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
10:21
8Pussy Control
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
P Control (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
premiered at:
Glam Slam (Minneapolis) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (on 1994-07-25)
4:49
9Letitgo
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Letitgo (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3:25
10Pink Cashmere
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Pink Cashmere (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music and NPG Publishing
3:36
11Return of the Bump Squad
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Return of the Bump Squad (on 1995-09-09)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
9:00
12Hair / 777-9311 (instrumental)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live partial instrumental recording of:
777-9311 (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
live cover recording of:
Hair (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Larry Graham (US bassist & singer)
1:06
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1Get Wild / Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Alive! (And It Lives in Minneapolis)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Get Wild (on 1995-09-09)
writer:
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Lloyd Thompson (Prince bass player), Prince Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Thomas Elm
live partial recording of:
Rock and Roll Is Alive! (And It Lives in Minneapolis) (on 1995-09-09)
writer:
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Lloyd Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player), Prince Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Thomas Elm
Prince16:36
2Race / Girls & Boys
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live partial recording of:
Girls & Boys (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
live recording of:
Race (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
Prince8:48
3Judgement DayTC Jammers4:46
4One Never KnowsTC Jammers8:16
5We’ve Got Each OtherTC Jammers6:07
6Since You’ve Been GoneTC Jammers6:31
7Rich ManTC Jammers6:18
8Too FunkyTC Jammers9:33
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1Sometimes It Snows in April
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
Sometimes It Snows in April (on 1995-09-20)
writer:
Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer), Wendy Melvoin and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3:56
2I Love U in Me
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
I Love U in Me (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
7:09
3Sweet Thing
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live cover recording of:
Sweet Thing (on 1995-09-20)
writer:
Tony Maiden and Yvette Marie Stevens
publisher:
Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
3:26
4Dolphin
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
Dolphin (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
6:22
5Return of the Bump Squad
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
Return of the Bump Squad (on 1995-09-20)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
4:17
6Days of Wild
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
Days of Wild (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
14:07
7The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
9:18
8Eye Hate U
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
Eye Hate U (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2:17
9The Ride
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
The Ride (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist, composer and arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
13:33
10Flash Light
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live cover recording of:
Flash Light (on 1995-09-20)
writer:
George Clinton (US funk musician), Bootsy Collins (US funk musician & songwriter) and Bernie Worrell (keyboardist, composer and record producer)
publisher:
Bridgeport Music, Inc., Island Music, Inc. (work publisher – NOT related to the Island imprint now owned by UMG), Rick’s Music, Inc. (publishing company associated with Casablanca) and Rubberband Music, Inc.
3:43

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includes:Open Sessions, Volume One