Prince Signed "Purple Rain" 1983 Original Movie Contract (PSA LOA)

"Prince", the late great legendary performer, was one of the few who was so worldwide famous that he only required one name. "Purple Rain" the movie and the soundtrack was released in 1984 by Warner Brothers and quickly rose to #1 on the "US Billboard Charts" selling more than 22 million copies worldwide making Purple Rain one of the best selling albums of all time. Purple Rain spawned 5 hit singles, 2 Grammies and even an Oscar. The multi-platinum album and Academy award winning movie was the pinnacle of Prince's iconic catalog. Offered here is without a doubt the most significant prized relic from Prince's acclaimed carrer: The actual contract and employment agreement for Prince to star in the role of "The Kid" in his ground breaking movie "Purple Rain"

Signed in bold blue ball-point ink, this contract features the ultra rare full name signature "Prince Rogers Nelson". This lot features 2 documents in conjunction with each other: The 8-page employment agreement between producer Water Productions and Prince's PRN music corporation signed by Water Production's executive "Fred Moultrie", plus a 2-page document between Water Productions and Prince signed "Prince Rogers Nelson". Both documents were signed on the same date of October 28, 1983 committing Prince himself to star in what would become the smash hit movie "Purple Rain".

This agreement between Water Production company, in conjunction with Warner Brothers, and Prince, make references to their employment agreement which outlines all major payments, and particulars drafted and executed in order for Prince to appear in the film. This is undeniably one of the most exciting pieces of music and film history ever to hit the market, and now this true piece of history from this ultra reclusive music legend, can be yours.

A recent auction lot featuring handwritten lyrics to an unpublished song signed by Prince recently sold in excess of $100,000, surely this much more significant one of a kind piece that's responsible for his career defining role in "Purple Rain" should be worth more than those lyrics from an unpublished song, but here's your chance to obtain this piece of true music history for a much better value.

The autograph includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA LOA

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