Emancipation (explicit)

~ Release by Prince (see all versions of this release, 10 available)

Annotation

Has two disc IDs that are perhaps invalid. Confirmed disc IDs are set to track lengths.
Explicit sticker on front of case.

Barcode (Text): 7 2438-54982-2 0
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Mastering SID Code (CD1 to CD3, variants 1 to 6 & 8): IFPI L043
Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 1): 724385498329 4-2-7 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 1): 724385498428 2-1-4 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 1): 724385498527 6-1-12 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 1): ifpi 165K
Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 1): ifpi 1634
Mould SID Code (CD3, variant 1): ifpi 1639
Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 2): 724385498329 4-2-10 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 2): 724385498428 7-1-6 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 2): 724385498527 2-2-1 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 2): ifpi 165K
Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 2): none
Mould SID Code (CD3, variant 2): ifpi 1639
Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 3): 724385498329 4-2-12 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 3): 724385498428 6-1-5 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 3): 724385498527 6-2-1 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 3): ifpi 165K
Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 3): none
Mould SID Code (CD3, variant 3): ifpi 165P
Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 4): 724385498329 4-1-15 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 4): 724385498527 1-2-7 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 4): 724385498527 6-1-1 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 4): IFPI 1650
Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 4): none
Mould SID Code (CD3, variant 4): none
Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 5): 724385498329 :: 4-1-15 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 5): 724385498428 :∙: 5-1-12 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 5): 724385498527 : 2-2-2 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 5): ifpi 165K
Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 5): none
Mould SID Code (CD3, variant 5): ifpi 1634
Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 6): 724385498329 :: 4-1-13 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 6): 724385498428 :∙: 5-1-5 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 6): 724385498527 ⁝⁝ 6-1-2 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 6): ifpi 165Q
Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 6): none
Mould SID Code (CD3, variant 6): none
Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 7): 724385498329 :: 4-1-17 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 7): 724385498428 :∙: 3-1-6 MASTERED BY EMI MFG. Y
Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 7): 724385498527 ⁝⁝ 2-2-2 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 7): none
Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 7): none
Mould SID Code (CD3, variant 7): ifpi 1634
Matrix / Runout (CD1, variant 8): 724385498329 4-2-6 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD2, variant 8): 724385498428 7-1-6 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Matrix / Runout (CD3, variant 8): 724385498527 6-1-12 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
Mould SID Code (CD1, variant 8): none
Mould SID Code (CD2, variant 8): none
Mould SID Code (CD3, variant 8): ifpi 1639

Annotation last modified on 2025-04-09 23:59 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼CD
#TitleRatingLength
1Jam of the Year
flute:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
saxophone:
Walter Chancellor Jr. and Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
background vocals:
Rosie Gaines
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (from 1995 until 1996)
recording of:
Jam of the Year (from 1995 until 1996)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.56:10
2Right Back Here in My Arms
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Right Back Here in My Arms
lyricist:
Ninety-9 and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.54:44
3Somebody’s Somebody
drum machine, electric bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboard and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1994-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (in 1994-11)
recording of:
Somebody’s Somebody (in 1994-11)
lyricist:
Brenda Lee Eager, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Hilliard Wilson
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
44:44
4Get Yo Groove On
electric bass guitar:
Rhonda Smith (bassist)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
background vocals:
Mr. Hayes and Rhonda Smith (bassist)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Get Yo Groove On
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
46:32
5Courtin’ Time
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Courtin’ Time (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
32:47
6Betcha by Golly Wow!
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella and Mr. Hayes
vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
cover recording of:
Betcha by Golly, Wow (fka “Keep Growing Strong”) (in 1995)
writer:
Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer) and Linda Creed
publisher:
Mijac Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
3.53:31
7We Gets Up
electric bass guitar:
Rhonda Smith (bassist)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
trumpet:
Brian Lynch (American jazz trumpeter)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
We Gets Up
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
34:19
8White Mansion
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
White Mansion
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
34:48
9Damned If I Do
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
spoken vocals:
Mayte
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Damned If I Do (in 1996-02)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
35:21
10I Can’t Make U Love Me
additional keyboard:
Todd Burrell
electric bass guitar:
Rhonda Smith (bassist)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
cover recording of:
I Can’t Make You Love Me
writer:
Mike Reid (US country artist & former football player) and Allen Shamblin
publisher:
Universal Music–MGB Songs, Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) (in 1991), Brio Blues Music (in 1991) and Hayes Street Music, Inc. (in 1991)
sub-publisher:
環球音樂出版股份有限公司 (Universal Music Publishing Co., Ltd.)
36:38
11Mr. Happy
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
spoken vocals [rap]:
Scrap D. (rapper affiliated with Prince)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Mr. Happy
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2.54:47
12In This Bed I Scream
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
In This Bed I Scream
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
35:41
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