Prince and The Revolution's legendary 1985 concert has been remastered
It's been 37 years since the show took place
Last updated 30th Mar 2022
Legendary artist Prince formed The Revolution band in 1979 and performed with them for several years. One of their most legendary performances took place in 1985 and the concert film from this show has now been remastered and is set for reissue.
Described by Prince as: "One of the most powerful concerts I've ever attended" the show took place at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York on 30th March 1985 as part of Prince's 'Purple Rain' tour. The gig was live broadcast internationally before being released as Prince and The Revolution: Live. The concert film was even nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Long Form in 1986.
As part of the announcement - made on the 37th anniversary of the show - Prince's estate also released a remastered video of the music legend performing 'Let's Go Crazy' at the concert.
Watch Prince and The Revolution perform 'Let's Go Crazy':
In a statement BrownMark of The Revolution said: "Listening back to that Syracuse show, I’m like, wow, we sound like a freight train just coming out of nowhere.
"That was powerful. I’ve been to a lot of concerts, and I’ve never seen anything like that."
The reissued film has been remastered by Legacy Recordings, and will be available on Blu-ray as well as on vinyl, CD, and streaming services for the first time.
There is also a Collector's Edition available, which comes in a luxe foil box with purple, red and gold vinyl, 2 CDs, the Blu-ray video as well as an expansive 44-page book containing previously unseen photos from the 'Purple Rain' Tour, new liner notes with stories and memories from The Revolution members, and a poster.
Prince and The Revolution: Live will be released on 3rd June 2022 and you can pre-order it now.
Take a look at these amazing photos of Prince through the years:
1970
Performing in a typically extravagant matching jacket and trousers set.
1985
Wearing a sequinned paisley jacket and trousers performing at the Hollywood Palace to promote the opening of his film 'Purple Rain'.
1985
A white, sheer bodysuit, complete with ruffles, for his performance at the Fabulous Forum in California.
1988
Wearing polka dot co-ords while performing in Philadelphia.
1993
Prince performs at Radio City Music Hall donning a stripy waistcoat.
2005
Prince performs onstage in LA wearing a two-toned shirt and a bright yellow guitar.
2005
Matching with wife Manuela Testolini at the pre-Grammys party.
2006
Colour clashing while performing at the American Idol Season 5 finale.
2006
A tailored pinstripe assemble as he accepts the Male R&B Award onstage at the BET Awards.
2007
Wearing a sharp white suit at the Grammy Awards.
2007
Cool blue suit and an even cooler guitar for a performance at the Super Bowl.
2012
Prince performs with singer Mary J. Blige on-stage with matchy prints and solid gold glasses.
2015
Prince onstage during The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, making head-to-toe orange metallics cool.
Prince fans will also get to hear his previously shelved album 'Camille' in its entirety as it is due to be released later this year. The album was recorded in 1986, but the eight tracks have never officially been released as a record before.
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