Description
12 3/8 x 12 3/8 in (31.5 x 31.5 cm)
Provenance and Authentication:
According to the Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) provided by the consignor, this collectible was subjected to a forensic examination. The accompanying documentation states that the signatures were evaluated with reference to multiple characteristics, including ink deposition, material and aging characteristics, stylistic consistency, and historical context. Based on the examination described in these documents, the authentication provider concluded that the findings were consistent with the attributed signatures. The LOA and COA provided by the consignor accompany the lot.
A signed Purple Rain LP by Prince and the Revolution, issued by Warner Bros. Records in 1984. The album stands among the defining releases of Prince's career and remains one of the most recognizable records of 1980s popular music.
The front cover features Prince seated on his motorcycle against the atmospheric nighttime backdrop associated with the album and film. A handwritten inscription and signature appear prominently in blue ink at the lower left portion of the cover. The handwriting displays an energetic, highly fluid execution, with elongated strokes, rapid directional changes, and sweeping terminal movements that correspond with recognizable characteristics encountered in Prince's signatures.
The record is accompanied by its distinctive floral-design sleeve, while the vinyl label identifies Purple Rain, Prince and the Revolution, Warner Bros. Records, and the 1984 copyright date. The close association between the signed artist and this landmark album substantially enhances its appeal as a music and autograph collectible.
Provenance and Authentication:
According to the Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) provided by the consignor, this collectible was subjected to a forensic examination. The accompanying documentation states that the signatures were evaluated with reference to multiple characteristics, including ink deposition, material and aging characteristics, stylistic consistency, and historical context. Based on the examination described in these documents, the authentication provider concluded that the findings were consistent with the attributed signatures. The LOA and COA provided by the consignor accompany the lot.
A signed Purple Rain LP by Prince and the Revolution, issued by Warner Bros. Records in 1984. The album stands among the defining releases of Prince's career and remains one of the most recognizable records of 1980s popular music.
The front cover features Prince seated on his motorcycle against the atmospheric nighttime backdrop associated with the album and film. A handwritten inscription and signature appear prominently in blue ink at the lower left portion of the cover. The handwriting displays an energetic, highly fluid execution, with elongated strokes, rapid directional changes, and sweeping terminal movements that correspond with recognizable characteristics encountered in Prince's signatures.
The record is accompanied by its distinctive floral-design sleeve, while the vinyl label identifies Purple Rain, Prince and the Revolution, Warner Bros. Records, and the 1984 copyright date. The close association between the signed artist and this landmark album substantially enhances its appeal as a music and autograph collectible.
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PRINCE SIGNED "PURPLE RAIN" LP
Estimate $4,000-$5,000
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Fine Art & Collectibles Auction Part 7
Sep 10, 2026, 11:45 AM EDTDublin, CA, United States
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