CNN —For years, the demo tape that launched Prince’s storied career had been tucked away in an attic of the home of the music executive that first signed him. Now, music enthusiasts and Prince fans worldwide have a chance to own the tape that landed the Minneapolis superstar his first record contract as it goes up for auction, according to Boston-based auction house RR Auction. The demo, recorded in 1976 and still in its original custom packaging, is part of the Marvels of Modern Music auction that ends on Thursday. The demo tape remains in its original packaging. RR Auction“When I saw (the demo tape), I knew exactly what it was,” Gold said.

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Persons: ” Prince, –, ” Bobby Livingston, “, ” Livingston, Jeff Gold, Russ Thyret, Thyret, Prince, Gold, ‘ Russ, ” Gold, ” Organizations: CNN, Prince, Minneapolis, Music, Sound, Warner Bros, Records Locations: Boston, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Livingston