Description: Excellent CD. In 1985, a 25-year-old Sheila Escovedo, aka Sheila E., followed up her debut solo album, The Glamorous Life, with the equally Prince-influenced Romance 1600. The album cover found Escovedo and her band members sporting the attire of 17th century Europe, and the musicians were given such names as Dame Kelly, Benentino the Wizard, the Earl of Grey, and Sir Stephan. But once you get past the aristocratic imagery, Romance 1600 isn't much different from The Glamorous Life. Although Escovedo did most of the writing and producing herself, Prince's influence is strong throughout the album -- "Bedtime Story," "Sister Fate," and other selections all have that distinctive Minneapolis vibe. The only track that Prince co-wrote and co-produced with Escovedo is the funk gem "A Love Bizarre," which became a major hit and finds the two of them performing a vocal duet. As a vocalist, Escovedo never had Prince's range, but like Madonna and Janet Jackson, she demonstrates that singing can be meaningful even if the artist doesn't have the world's biggest voice. Although The Glamorous Life remains Escovedo's most essential album of the 1980s, Romance 1600 is a respectable follow-up and is also highly recommended to fans of Minneapolis funk-rock. Please see photos for track listing. Jewel case: Shows normal very light shelf wear. Inserts: Like new condition. Disc: Just a few small, extremely light marks which do not affect playability. Please take a look at the photos for a good indication of item condition as well as information regarding label, year of production, UPC codes, catalog numbers & possible record club versions. I do not use stock photos, I use photos of the actual CD you will receive and I'm happy to provide extra photos to you directly if there is something else you'd like to see. I usually can ship the same day or the next after you purchase and I package all CD's securely inside a bubble mailer, sandwiched between two pieces of sturdy cardboard for added protection. If you are interested in this item and you see confusing, incorrect or incomplete information in the description, please don't hesitate to e-mail me. I respond quickly, and will provide additional details if I am able. Also, if you are having an issue with a purchase, please contact me before leaving me negative feedback. I am easy to work with, will treat you fairly & respectfully and do all I can to resolve any problems. Thanks for checking out my auctions and have a good one. I do combine shipping for multiple wins, (but only if I ship them all in one package). First CD is $3.49, any additional CD's are $1.00 each. (I only charge for actual shipping and a small cost to cover my shipping materials). Please send me an email if you plan on bidding on several discs and I will wait to ship them all together.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-01T04:46:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Sheila E
CD Grading: Very Good (VG)
Record Label: Paisley Park
Release Title: In Romance 1600
Case Type: Jewel Case: Standard
Custom Bundle: No
Case Condition: Very Good (VG)
Inlay Condition: Very Good (VG)
Modified Item: No
Type: Album
Format: CD
Language: English
Release Year: 1985
Era: 1980s
Style: Contemporary R&B
Features: West Germany, Made In West Germany
Genre: R&B & Soul
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States