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Laura LiPuma Nash signed ''Purple Rain'' LP album, which she designed alongside Prince. LiPuma explains the design process and Prince's exacting eye, writing in silver felt-tip: ''Prince and I met on the video set of 'When Doves Cry'. He wanted me to see the hand-painted backdrop on set and told me to use it on the dust sleeve. The Purple Rain movie poster would be the front cover and I was to come up with other design elements to create an exciting package. I noticed there were flowers on the floor from one of the video set ups and immediately thought a colorful, clean photo of flowers would be a nice addition. We picked the purple he wanted to use (PMS272) and he said he wanted a different font for each song title on the back. Later I realized I needed more visuals and then I noticed a small red symbol on the gas tank of his motorcycle. It was the male/female symbol combined. He liked it so much it later became his name. The following week we met and finalized the album package design. He was very quiet but I could tell he dug it. Laura Nash 'Purple Rain' album jacket designer.'' The album ''Purple Rain'' stands #8 as the greatest of all albums by ''Rolling Stone'' magazine. Near fine condition. With an LOA by LiPuma.
'Purple Rain'' Designer, Laura LiPuma, Signed Statement on the LP Cover -- ''We picked the purple he wanted to use (PMS272) and he said he wanted a different font for each song title on the back...''
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