Last updated on November 19th, 1999 at 11:30 AM ET . 1-800-New-Funk Products Products Available in Stores Upcoming NPG Releases 1-800-NEW-FUNK ProductsThe 1-800-NEW-FUNK web site has now been relaunched and includes in4mation on new (and older) products. If u have any questions, please phone 1-800-NEW-FUNK. The phone system has been greatly improved and u shouldn't have any difficulty getting thru. The North American number is 1-800-NEW-FUNK (1-800-639-3865). The international phone number is: 1-612-479-2603. U may also fax ur order 2 1-612-474-0862. U can still order things from 1-800-NEW-FUNK by regular mail. Please note that the address is:
New itemsSeveral new items have been recently announced and/or r newly available, including the 1999 - The New Master EP, the Newpower Pak, the "Come On" maxi-single including a "The One" remix, the Beautiful Strange home video, Larry Graham's GCS2000, and a 1999 Calendar. An "alternate" version of the Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic album is xpected 2 b available xclusively thru 1-800-NEW-FUNK later on this year. 4 more in4mation on these products, please phone 1-800-NEW-FUNK 4 the latest in4mation or check out the new 1-800-NEW-FUNK web site. Newpower Pak CD setThe Newpower Pak CD set, which includes The NPG's Newpower Soul, Chaka Khan's Come 2 My House and Larry Graham and Graham Central Station's GCS2000, is now shipping. Several people in Europe (Belgium, The Netherlands, England, Italy, Spain, etc.) and in the States r now reporting that they have received their set. John Sullivan reports on January 22nd, 1999:
John adds that the track list 4 GCS2000 is "intro", "GCS 2000", "Free", "U Move Me", "Just B My Lady", "Love 4 1another", "Don't Let 'em Change U", "Utopia", "Groove On", "Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love", "Eye'magettin'", "outro". U can order the Newpower Pak online thru the 1-800-NEW-FUNK web site. Older items1-800-NEW-FUNK still has lots of older items in stock. All these older items r now included in the new 1-800-NEW-FUNK web site. Products Available in StoresThe Artist is not currently signed with a major record label, but strikes occasional deals with major companies 4 the distribution of some of his work. Also, Warner Bros. still owns part of The Artist's catalog and can release certain items. Rave Un2 The Joy FantasticThe Artist's next studio release entitled Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic is distributed by Arista/BMG and reached stores world-wide in early November. The official release date in the USA was November 9th. As usual, the European release date was a bit earlier, with several countries in Europe (Belgium, Holland, Germany, Ireland, UK, etc.) already selling it as of November 5th. ariel fortes reports on November 18th that, contrary 2 yesterday's report:
Sam Wilson adds on November 18th:
Electric Man reports from New Zealand on November 8th:
Daniel Christian also reports from Japan on November 5th:
vincent voltzenlugel> also reports that it can b found as a US import at the FNAC Champs Élysées in Paris, France. The official release date of the French domestic CD is November 10th. The release is also listed by various online retail stores. Please note that CD Now lists a vinyl version of the album as well. An anonymous reader reports on November 1st:
Silje Østensen Sande reports on October 26th that Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic is scheduled 4 release in Norway on November 8th, which looks 2 b the release date in most European countries. Thomas Knowles reports on October 25th:
Marcel reports from Holland on October 17th:
HenriHuch reports from Germany on October 13th:
Andrea reports from Italy on October 12th:
Sylvain Siclier now reports that the album is xpected 2 b released in France on November 10th and the single on November 1st or 3rd. Gregor Burgunder reports from Switzerland on October 7th:
Vince reports that the release dates 4 Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic and the single in Japan r:
An "alternate" version of the album is xpected 2 b available xclusively thru 1-800-NEW-FUNK later on this year. "The Greatest Romance Ever Sold" singleThe first single off The Artist's next studio release entitled Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic (see above) is "The Greatest Romance Ever Sold". It is released commercially on October 5th in the USA thru distribution by Arista/BMG The single, which also contains a remix of the song, is also already listed as an item that can b ordered on various other US-based online stores. Bass-mann reports on November 1st that a local European Union pressing of the single is now available in European stores:
Beautiful reports on October 21st:
Rein van Appel reports from the Netherlands on October 22nd:
Marc Sanquest reports from Ireland on October 18th:
Ben Skelton reports from the UK on October 11th:
Omar Fuad adds:
Matt Sephton adds from the UK on October 20th:
Silje Østensen Sande reported from Norway on October 6th:
However, Silje Østensen Sande now reports on October 18th:
Sylvain Siclier reports that the album is xpected 2 b released in France on November 10th and the single on November 1st or 3rd. Gregor Burgunder reports from Switzerland on October 7th:
Sean Payne also reports from the UK on September 28th:
Vince reports that the release dates 4 Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic and the single in Japan r:
1999 - The New MasterSome online stores originally advertised a Polygram or Sony release of the 1999 - The New Master. However, the release is distributed independently by NPG Records. Nick Palmer reports on March 30th that "the 1999 - The New Master CD is now available at Virgin Megastore in Norwich (England) priced £11.99." Nick Palmer reports from the UK on February 22nd that he's "just spent the weekend in London and found that HMV Megastore in Oxford Street do have the 1999 New Master CD. It costs £9.99 and can be found in the CD singles section. If you don't live near London you can phone HMV-Direct (their mail order company) who ship all around the UK. I don't have the number for them at the moment as my internet software has gone down, but if you do an internet search for HMV you should find the number on their web page. " Paul Bulos confirms on February 19th that "1999 The New Master is now available from HMV stores in the UK on import." Matt Sephton reports on February 12th that "No Quarter Records on Penny Lane in Liverpool have the New Master EP for 14.99 GBP". He also bought the release at Picadilly Circus Tower Records in London on February 26th, 1999. HMV and Virgin also said they were due to get batches delivered this week. John Brockbank reports on February 16th that he "just bought the New Master at Record Collector, an independent store in Broomhill, Sheffield price £12.99." T. Waters says that he "phoned Tower Records in Piccadilly, London on wednesday 10/02/99. they delivered it to me on thursday 11/02/99." Mark Emersonsays that he has "looked around in Luton in the uk (near london) and found out the New master is available in the HMV in luton I bought it there on saturday for £9.95(uk price)." Rosario Azifukare reports from Ireland on March 23rd that they bought 1999 - The New Master "at Virgin Megastore in Dublin 4 £12.50(IRL punt).They r now sold out and seemed 2 have only got about 6-8 copies.No other stores have got it either, neither did Tower Records at the time." SCLust reports from New Zealand that he "found the new master at marbeks records downtown auckland, New Zealand for apparently cheap price of $15.99 nzd (about $9 us) they only had a couple of import copies but they inform me it will be released locally. they also have a copy of crystal ball, I thought id mention it in case anyone here still needs a copy." Samir Bourramman reports from Finland on February 22nd:
Kurt Van Hoeck reports from Belgium on February 5th that "record store Metrophone in Antwerp (Kammenstraat near Groenplaats) confirmed that the New Master would be on sale in their store the latest in the beginning of next week." Ludwig Moens adds on February 6th that he "bought the New Master Friday 5th in Free Record Shop in Shopping Center Wijnegem (Antwerp)." Geert Prouvé also reports that "1999 The New Master is available in Belgium at the Free Record Shop (in Leuven and I guess also in other cities where a Free Record Shop is) for 599 BEF (+-16USD)." Marc Vandergucht also reports on February 12th that he "bought the New Master of 1999. After ordering it several times it was finally there.I purchased my copy in Strictly Dance in Ghent. And they promised to keep ordering it and promote this release instead of Warners re-release. For all the Belgians out there this is the place to get it:
Raymond Naipal reports from The Netherlands on February 11th that "The New Master & GCS 2000 was available since Feb 2 1999 in Virgin Megastore Amsterdam, already soldout available Feb 15 in Virgin Megastore. Also available in Fame Music Amsterdam 4rom feb 15 The New Master (10pcs) Also available in Pico Records Amsterdam 4rom feb 15 The New Master(10pcs)." Casper F. Martens also reports from Nijmegen, The Netherlands, that at "record store Kroeze, Nijmegen, I asked 2day if the have the 1999 : the New Masters. yes they had ... they were sold out. yeah lucky me huh. ok, it's import and they were ordering again, when it was available again they couldn't say at that moment. prize is Fl 32,00 so say something about $ 16,00". alex adds that he "bought 1999 The New Master in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) at the Free Record Shop at "Zuidplein". The price was 35 Dutch guilders (about 18 US dollars)." Sandra de Swart says that "in Amsterdam my boyfriend found 1999 The New Master at Brutus cd-shop. It is in the Molsteeg 8, right around the corner of the Magna Plaza. Check this place out cause he's got a lot!" Jenny Stridh reports from Sweden that, "on February 2, only 1 of the stores eye visited had ordered The New Master, Ahlens in central Stockholm, but the person responsible could not say when it would arrive. The biggest record store in Stockholm, Mega, hadn't heard about it." David Haglund adds that "today (Feb 12), I received my 1999 The New Master single as an import from a local shop in Uppsala, Sweden. The funny thing was that the people at the wreckastow said they had got it through SONY and said they expected all future releases from The Artist through said distributor." Ismo Kauranen reports from Finland on February 11th that "in Finland you can get it through Epe's music shop in Tampere, phone in Finland 03-2236684." Fabrizio Venerandi reports from Italy on February 10th that "1999 The New Master is in Italy. It is expensive: around 37,000 lire. In Milano there are some cds of the new master in the Ricordi stores, in Genova (where I live) nothing." Sian reports from Canada on February 9th that he "was at Tower Records on Queen and Yonge in Toronto and they have The New Master in the singles section under 'Prince', don't buy the wrong one the Warners single is there too." Robin Page reports:
Michael Allen Holtz/Q102 also reports on February 8th:
npgshy reports from Madrid, Spain on February 6th that "the only place i know where they are bringing 1999 The New Master & GCS2000 cd's is Toni Martin, the local import record store which first brings US imports weekly. starting next week they will have both albums on sale, at reasonable prices considering the cd's are imported from the US. so everybody in madrid or spain can get to this store or make a phone call. they accept mail orders:
Asger reports from Denmark on February 7th that they r "working in a record store called Casablanca in Copenhagen, Denmark. Just want to tell you we are carrying The New Master single, from our own import." Joel reports from Canada on February 6th that he "bought the CD yesterday at HMV on Yonge Street. It was $17.99, downstairs on the back wall (singles rack, #4). They had quite a few copies. Haven't seen it anywhere else yet." Various record stores in Paris, France, including FNAC Bastille and Virgin Megastore, r also reported 2 have the EP in large quantities, although they r quickly running out of stock. facedown reports on February 2nd that they found the release at Best Buy in the US 4 $8.99. Juerg Wunderlin reports fron Zürich, Switzerland on February 5th that he found 1999 - The New Master "at the record store Crazy Beat for 25.- swiss francs." Kai Teuber reports from Germany on February 4th that he "just got 1999 The New Master & GCS 2000 over here Both are imports and xpensive. 1999 Tnm about 16$. GCS 2000 about 22$." Mark X reports on February 4th that "there is still no news of the 1999 New Master cd single reaching Australia... However i did buy a copy on import from a local import specialist. So 4 Australian fans who r after the single it is currently available from Red Eye Records 4 $30 Australian (same price of a new release album)." adavide reports on January 30th that he "just purchased 1999-The New Master at a Tower Records on Long Island, NY." Tomeeboy also says he bought the release at Tower Records in NYC on the same day. DJ LeFreak reports from Belgium on January 15th:
Don't hesitate 2 follow DJ LeFreak's xample and get the release either directly from 1-800-NEW-FUNK or from ur local independent store! The 1999 - The New Master EP release is also available from most online retail stores. Alex reports from France on February 15th that "1999 The New Master is now available on line at www.fnac.fr. The price: 149 FF (22.71 Euros) Edited by SBA. Catalog # : 0785337199923." Paul Meintel reports that the web site of Tower Records lists the item as "in stock" as of January 26th. Click here 2 access the page about the item directly. The release is also listed by the Music Boulevard online store as an upcoming release. Click here 2 access the page about the item directly. Jeffrey Courouleau reports that it is also available from Amazon.com 4 $11.49. Brad Attaway reports on January 13th that CD Now and CD Universe also have pages about the release. DB reports on February 4th that "back in January, I ordered a copy from cdnow.com for $10. It shipped February 2nd, and is on its way to me now." GCS2000Larry Graham and Graham Central Station's new release GCS2000 is being distributed independently by NPG Records. Mark Emersonreports from the UK that "GCS2000 can b ordered from the HMV or OUR Price in Luton at the price of (16.99-Our Price) and (17.49-HMV) although HMV said they will get it in the a few weeks time so u can listen to it before u buy it." Samir Bourramman reports from Finland on February 22nd that "GCS 2000 is on sale in a small independent record store called "Daddy Cool" which is selling mainly old jazz, funk and blues records (both on vinyl and CDs!) and reissues as well. The price for "GCS 2000" is FIM 119." Raymond Naipal reports from The Netherlands on February 11th that "The New Master & GCS 2000 was available since Feb 2 1999 in Virgin Megastore Amsterdam, already soldout available Feb 15 in Virgin Megastore. Also available in Fame Music Amsterdam 4rom feb 15 The New Master (10pcs) Also available in Pico Records Amsterdam 4rom feb 15 The New Master(10pcs)." Jan van Hecke reports from Belgium on February 6th that he "finally got the GCS2000 album since yesterday february 5th. As I reported be4, my favourite recordshop Strictly Dance in Ghent Belgium, will have the New Masters next week, february 12th. I asked them for the GCS album, and they ordered it directly from the states, so I guess they were one of the first to have it here in Belgium. I think for any feature releases, this would b the place 2 get them for us Belgians." Rein Van Appel reports from Holland on February 6th that he "checked today with some record stores in Utrecht (one of the 5 biggest cities). Only "plato" has the GCS 2000 CD for a standard retailprice of about 40 guilders($20). No stores selling the new master. At 'plato' the news was that only on import bases the cd is expected around February the 11th. Price will be 35 guilders." npgshy reports from Madrid, Spain on February 6th that "the only place i know where they are bringing GCS2000 cd is Toni Martin, the local import record store which first brings US imports weekly. starting next week they will have the albums on sale, at reasonable prices considering the cd's are imported from the US. so everybody in madrid or spain can get to this store or make a phone call. they accept mail orders:
cANDYman reports on February 2nd that he "purchased my copies of GCS2000 and 1999 the new master in my local recordstore. (of all places Almere, The Netherlands). As I understand they are not available everywhere (yet) and the price is about $35 for GCS and about $20 4 1999." Kai Teuber reports from Germany on February 4th that he "just got 1999 The New Master & GCS 2000 over here. Both are imports and xpensive. 1999 Tnm about 16$. GCS 2000 about 22$." Brad Attaway reports on January 13th that, according 2 the CDNow online store, GCS2000 is xpectd 2 arrive on January 26th, 1999. Click here 2 access the page about the release directly. The Very Best OfVincent Voltzenlugel confirmed on January 5th that Warner Bros. was indeed planning 2 release a new compilation entitled The Very Best Of in February 1999. The compilation was 2 b credited 2 "Prince". The Japanese release was scheduled 2 b February 17th at 2520 Yen (cat no. WPCR-10300). hato reports that Warner Bros. Japan had a page (in Japanese) mentioning the release. Petter Aagaard reported from Norway that the Very Best Of was 2 b released in Norway (and probably elsewhere in Europe) on February 15th. Petter was also told by Warner Bros. Norway that there will b a massive promotional campaign backing the release. It turns out, however, that the release has been cancelled or postponed with no new release date. The Vault... Old Friends 4 SaleWarner Bros. releases their last CD of unreleased 'Prince' material (as part of their agreement with The Artist back in 1996) on August 24th worldwide. The release is entitled The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale and WB has a promotional page on it. As anticipated, some other countries already have the album on sale as of August 22nd, including France, The Netherlands, Switzerland, New Zealand and other countries. It is out in the USA and Canada on Tuesday, August 24th. npgshy reports that the album was released in Spain on August 27th. Charles Phipps reported on August 24th:
However, Andre Peterson reports on September 28th:
David Perry reports from Australia on August 14th:
However, Gareth Walsh reports on August 25th:
As 4 the UK, Rob Puricelli reports on August 18th:
The album is also xpected 2 b released on August 27th in Italy. Vincent Voltzenlugel reports that the album will b released in Japan on September 8th with the cat. no. WPCR-10553. Upcoming NPG ReleasesThe next NPG Records release is xpected 2 b Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic in the fall of 1999 thru Arista, with an alternate version 4 sale xclusively thru 1-800-NEW-FUNK. See above 4 more details. |