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Prince And The Revolution – Purple Rain (The Best Rock N' Ballad)
1992 · South Korea · Afidno · Vinyl LP Compilation Unofficial Release
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 25, 2026
- MMint
- $92.86
- NMNear Mint
- $83.09
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $63.54
- VGVery Good
- $43.99
- G+Good Plus
- $24.44
- GGood
- $14.66
- FFair
- $9.77
- PPoor
- $4.89
6 copies listed on Discogs from $17.19.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Other
- 9205 -L21809-L21820 92-1682(Labels)
- Other
- (92. 5. 13) (92. 6)(Labels)
- Manufactured By
- Music Design Records Co. Ltd
Specifications
- Genre
- Funk / Soul, Pop
- Year
- 1992
- Label
- Afidno
- Catalog number
- MDRC-1099
- Country
- South Korea
Tracklist
- A1Take Me With You
- A2The Beautiful Ones
- A3I Would Die For You
- A4Kiss
- A5Raspberry Beret
- A6Pop Life
- B1When Doves Cry
- B2Computer Blue
- B3Baby I'm A Star
- B4Purple Rain
About this record
This 1992 South Korean bootleg on Afidno (catalogue MDRC-1099) pressed by Music Design Records Co. Ltd represents an unofficial compilation titled "Purple Rain (The Best Rock N' Ballad)" — a 10-track assembly that circulated outside the official Warner Bros. release channels. Demand vastly outpaces supply: 637 collectors want it against only 38 who own one, yet just 6 copies list for sale, with the lowest asking price at 17.19 USD.
What drives its value
The price spread on this South Korean pressing reflects both its scarcity and bootleg status. A Mint copy commands 92.86 USD, while a VG+ example drops to 63.54 USD and a VG copy to 43.99 USD — a steep condition-driven variance typical of unofficial releases where original pressings deteriorate without reissue.
The current market holds only 6 copies for sale at 17.19 USD or higher, suggesting aggressive undercutting by sellers aware of the bootleg nature. Community demand (637 want against 38 have) far exceeds the 1984 US original (Warner Bros. 25110-1) and later 2017/2020 European reissues on Warner, positioning this Korean variant as a collectible oddity rather than a primary investment.
Its unofficial status and limited Korean distribution explain both the want/have imbalance and the compressed active listing pool.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Afidno label name and catalogue number MDRC-1099 on the sleeve and label. The pressing plant, Music Design Records Co. Ltd, typically appears in the dead wax or on the label itself — verify this detail against the runout to distinguish from the authorized 1984 Warner Bros. original (25110-1) or later European reissues.
Note the absence of a barcode, a hallmark of many Korean bootlegs from this era. The sleeve sticker biography of Prince (born 6/7/1958 in Minneapolis) and the "The Best Rock N' Ballad" subtitle on the label confirm the compilation's identity.
Grade carefully: bootlegs often show premature wear and warping due to lower-quality vinyl compounds and pressing tolerances used by smaller Korean plants. Check for consistent groove depth and label adhesion, as Music Design pressings sometimes exhibit uneven pressing quality.
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Release notes
Sleeve: Purple Rain Prince and the Revolution
Sticker: Profile/Born Prince Roger Nelson On 6/7 1958 in Minneapolis, Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, Producer and Actor. Hit Single 1984/26913 1985/16272 1986/16168
Labels: The Best Rock N' Ballad Prince
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How much is a VG+ copy of this Korean bootleg worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 63.54 USD. This represents a significant drop from a Mint copy at 92.86 USD, underscoring how condition dominates value on unofficial pressings where original stock is finite and deterioration is common.
Why is demand so high (637 want) when only 38 people have it?
This bootleg was pressed in limited quantity for the South Korean market in 1992 and never widely distributed internationally. Collectors seeking a non-official variant of the album or completists hunting all Prince pressings drive the want count, while the original 1984 Warner Bros. US pressing and 2017/2020 European reissues satisfy most demand, leaving this Korean edition scarce and sought.
Is this the same as the 1984 original on Warner Bros.?
No. The 1984 original (Warner Bros. 25110-1, US release) is the authorized first pressing. This 1992 Afidno release on Music Design Records Co. Ltd is an unauthorized South Korean compilation with a different track selection (10 tracks) and packaging, making it a bootleg variant rather than an official reissue.
What is the lowest price I can expect to pay right now?
The current lowest asking price across active listings is 17.19 USD, with 6 copies on the market. This undercuts the VG guide value of 43.99 USD significantly, likely because sellers are aware of the bootleg status and the flooded want list, driving competitive undercutting.
How do I know if I have the Music Design Records pressing?
Check the dead wax and label for the Afidno label name and catalogue number MDRC-1099. The pressing plant name, Music Design Records Co. Ltd, should appear in the runout or on the label. The absence of a barcode is also typical of this Korean bootleg. Compare against the 1984 Warner Bros. original (which has a barcode and different label design) to confirm.