“After The Rainbow Children release and before the release of the One Nite Alone… studio album, Prince embarked on a tour of the same name. However, as opposed to the intimacy of the largely solo One Nite Alone… album, this upbeat trek through theaters in North America featured the full talents of Prince’s ever-expanding New Power Generation band. Members at the time included drummer John Blackwell, keyboardist Renato Neto and longtime collaborators like bassist Rhonda Smith and a horn section that included saxophonists Eric Leeds, Candy Dulfer and Maceo Parker. Taken from the highlights of 9 different shows in March and April of 2002 and clocking in at over 2 hours, the resulting 4 LP collection One Nite Alone…Live! was the first official live album of Prince’s career and the 27 tracks included feature selections from The Rainbow Children as well as Prince’s extensive back catalog, played with the full NPG as well as several solo piano excursions (‘When U Were Mine,’ ‘Raspberry Beret,’ ‘Adore,’ ‘The Beautiful Ones,’ ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’). This release marks the first time that it’s available on vinyl.” – Paisley Park
- 4x purple colored vinyl LP edition
- rare fan club only CD release from 2002, first time on vinyl
- housed in wide spine gatefold pocket sleeve
- printed inner sleeves
- digital download included
- limited edition
- also available: One Nite Alone… Solo Piano and Voice | One Nite Alone… The Aftershow | The Rainbow Children
- music label: Sony Legacy 2020