Imagine a famous star ordering half a million records to be crushed into dust. In December 1987, Prince decided his brand new project was too dark for the world to hear. He called his record label and told them to destroy every copy of the music. This mystery started a search for the few records that escaped the giant machines.
Prince felt the songs like “Le Grind” and “Cindy C.” no longer reflected his light. He had a bad feeling that the music was full of anger and bad energy. Even though the songs were great for dancing, he wanted them gone forever.
le grind – Prince Black Album
One music fan said that owning this record is like owning a piece of a ghost. Another person wrote that they would sell their car just to buy a copy. People are amazed that such a simple black cover can be worth so much money.
The songs on this record were very different from his usual hits. While he tried to hide “When 2 R in Love,” the world eventually got to hear his secret work. The story of the “Black Album” became a legend that grew every year. It showed that Prince cared more about his feelings than making millions of dollars from a new release.
when 2 r in love – Prince Black Album
In the song “Bob George,” Prince used a deep voice to tell a strange story. This track is one of the main reasons collectors pay over $15,000 for the original 1987 vinyl. Because almost all of them were smashed, finding an original is nearly impossible.
Prince was a master of many instruments and a true creative leader. He never stopped changing his sound or surprising his audience with bold moves. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can discover more about the man who turned a secret album into a treasure.