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PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION – PURPLE RAIN. Records / Tips Cassettes & Records Co. An extraordinary physical media artifact for dedicated Prince scholars, Minneapolis-sound archivists, and elite worldwide vintage cassette collectors. Genuine factory-sealed subcontinental cassette pressings of Prince and The Revolution’s multi-diamond, cultural watershed masterpiece Purple Rain-officially licensed by Warner Music and manufactured in India in 2001 by Tips Cassettes & Records Co. Are exceptionally scarce and virtually non-existent on the open international market in unopened condition. RELEASE AND PRESSING DETAILS. Artist: Prince and The Revolution Prince, Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Matt Fink, Brown Mark, Bobby Z. Album: Purple Rain (Music from the Motion Picture). Key Tracks: Purple Rain, When Doves Cry, Let’s Go Crazy, I Would Die 4 U, Baby I’m a Star, The Beautiful Ones, Computer Blue, Take Me with U, Darling Nikki. Format: Original Analog Audio Cassette Tape. Packaging Style: Standard Clear Hinged Norelco Jewel Case (Traditional Two-Piece Box). Record Label: Warner Bros. Records / Warner Music International / Licensed, Manufactured & Marketed in India by Tips Industries Ltd. Tips Cassettes & Records Co. Year of Release: 2001. Country of Origin: India. Packaging: Factory Sealed / Never Opened. Details: Authentic licensed subcontinental retail edition featuring official Tips licensing credits, regional statutory consumer printing (domestic MRP and 2001 packaging date notices), and distinctive Indian market multi-panel J-card layout completely preserved beneath the untouched original factory seal. TERRITORIAL ALLOCATION & PHYSICAL SURVIVAL PROFILE. The Historic Warner-Tips Subcontinental License Era (Early 2000s). In the late 1990s and early 2000s, following the conclusion of Warner’s initial Magnasound distribution era, major Indian label powerhouse Tips Industries acquired the exclusive subcontinental licensing and manufacturing rights to the Warner Music catalog. During this brief window, classic catalog milestones were pressed in tightly restricted, nominal quantities aimed strictly at premier metropolitan music retailers in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, before tape lines were shut down completely. Sourcing an untouched, factory-sealed cassette bearing the official Tips imprint represents an extraordinarily scarce chapter of subcontinental physical media history. A Quarter-Century Survival Against Tropical Climate Attrition. The extreme ambient heat, relentless monsoon humidity cycles, and biological mold decay typical of the Indian subcontinent routinely destroy vintage physical media through split cellophane, moisture foxing, and warped plastic casings. Sourcing an authentic subcontinental cassette from 2001 that has remained completely unplayed, unopened, and hermetically preserved in its original factory shrinkwrap for over 25 years is an astonishing archival survival. Paramount Prince Discography Completion Value. Purple Rain stands as Prince’s crowning commercial and artistic triumph, generating two Billboard Number 1 hits, an Academy Award, and multiple Grammys while redefining modern pop, rock, and funk. Advanced discography archivists and Prince completists actively hunt down legitimate non-Western territorial issues to catalog localized typography, regional statutory markings, and distinct licensee imprint variations. Because authentic Indian retail copies were manufactured solely for domestic distribution and never exported abroad in volume, this factory-sealed Tips original stands as a standout portfolio showpiece. CONDITION AND ARCHIVAL GRADING. Condition: Mint / Factory Sealed. Factory Shrinkwrap: 100% intact, tight, and completely sealed around the standard jewel case with zero major tears, splits, cuts, or seam separation. J-Card / Cover Art: Completely pristine beneath the shrinkwrap, retaining razor-sharp fold lines, rich purple hues and contrast of the iconic motorcycle imagery, and zero moisture discoloration. Jewel Case: Flawless clear vintage case housing beneath the seal with no cracks, fractures, or loose internal hubs. Please inspect the high-resolution photographs carefully; you will receive the exact factory-sealed collector piece pictured. The sealed cassette is cushioned in thick, multi-layered shock-absorbing bubble wrap and encased inside a rigid, crush-proof cardboard box to ensure the original factory wrap and delicate casing arrive completely undisturbed. Tracked Dispatch: Dispatched promptly with full door-to-door international online tracking.

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Original vintage Deep Purple promotional poster/display featuring the classic early 1970s lineup. Black-and-white band image with Warner Bros. Logo in lower corner. Printed on heavier stock and likely intended for record store or promotional display use. Size: 21.5″ x 26.75″. Original vintage promo poster. Displays very nicely overall. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.

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Prince “Purple Rain” Warner Bros US Promo Poster Huge Record Album LP 1984 Rare. Size:46″ x 59″. Condition:minimal edgewear, some minimal wrinkles throughout. This Poster is HUGE. Please review photos for more detail.

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Scarce and highly collectible original first printing Deep Purple promotional poster issued by Warner Bros. Records in Japan in 1974. The poster features a striking photo of the band in front of “The Starship”, a plane they had hired for their 1974 US tours. The poster was for promotional purposes only, and was never made commercially available. The poster measures 81.6 x 57.0 cm approx. 32.1″ by 22.4″ inches. And is beautifully printed on thin, smooth-finish uncoated paper stock. In excellent unfolded condition, ready to frame. Please see all supersized images below for the exact condition of the poster. All items are guaranteed original and come with a guarantee of your satisfaction. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Com. Track Page Views With.

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Prince “1999” Warner Bros. US Promo only Poster 1982 Very Rare. Edge wear and aging. Please review photos for more detail.

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1984 PRINCE PURPLE RAIN MOVIE POSTER Distributed by Warner Bros A CAVALLO, RUFFALO and FARGNOLI Production APOLLONIA KOTERO MORRIS DAY OLGA KARLATOS and CLARENCE WILLIAMS III. IN HIS FIRST MOTION PICTURE. RARE FIND ADVERTISEMENT POSTER FROM WARBER BROS MOTION PICTURE OF PURPLE RAIN.

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This classic 21″L x 14 1/2″ poster from 1984 features Prince and Apollonia in the iconic movie Purple Rain. The vibrant colors and bold design make it a must-have for any fan of the film or Prince’s music. It is an original piece, not a reproduction, and is sure to be a standout addition to your collection. Perfect for framing and displaying, this poster is a rare find from the heyday of Prince’s career. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of music and movie history.

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Deep Purple Come Taste The Band Promo Poster, Warner Bros Records Extremely Rare. Have a great day and check out my other cool stuff. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Music Memorabilia\Rock & Pop\Artists D\Deep Purple”. The seller is “chasgoodi-0″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Industry: Music
• Artist/Band: Deep Purple
• Genre: Rock & Pop

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This is a very rare Unworn with original tag from new vintage Date on Tag looks like 1983? See yourself in photo. 100% Silk with cotton lining as per says on tag. This jacket is very rare, then the color is even rarer then being maybe the only unworn with its original Tag may be the only one. This is a size Medium. See photos for best description. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animation Art & Merchandise\Animation Merchandise\Other Animation Merchandise”. The seller is “tv-dane” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Vintage Rare Purple Color: 100% Silk
• Tag looks like 1983? See photo: Factory Embroidered Front & Back
• Material: Silk
• Theme: Animation
• Type: Apparel
• Franchise: Looney Tunes

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