1986 March 31 : Parade UTCM Era

A vivid 1986 news clipping capturing the massive demand for Prince’s 28th birthday concert in Detroit, where fans lined up overnight and tickets for an 11,923-seat arena sold out in just 45 minutes, prompting promoters to quickly add a second show Publication: Duluth News-Tribune & Herald Date: Friday, June 6, 1986 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 7D (People section) Title: Detroit fans wait all night to buy Prince party tickets THE STORY The article reports on th

A 1986 newspaper feature from Winona, Minnesota, highlighting the frenzied demand for Prince’s 28th birthday concerts in Detroit, where tickets sold out in a record 45 minutes, forcing promoters to add a second show the same weekend. Publication: The Winona Daily News Date: Friday, June 6, 1986 Country: United States Section / Pages: People section Title: Prince THE STORY The article (Associated Press) details how Prince’s announced birthday concert at the 11,923-seat Joe Lou

A June 6, 1986 newspaper clipping from Minnesota detailing the incredible demand for Prince’s 28th birthday concerts in Detroit, where an 11,923-seat arena show sold out in just 45 minutes, leading promoters to add a second performance the same weekend. Publication: Post-Bulletin Date: Friday, June 6, 1986 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Local News section Title: A big birthday party THE STORY The article, sourced from the Associated Press, reports on

A local Minnesota newspaper previews Prince’s second feature film Under the Cherry Moon, describing it as a bittersweet love story filmed in Paris with Prince starring as a pianist, and featuring Sheila E PUBLICATION Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: Sunday, May 25, 1986 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 63 Title: Under the Cherry Moon THE STORY This article announces the upcoming release of Prince’s second motion picture Under the Cherry Moon. It describes the

Mountains” was released on 21 May 1986 as the second single from Parade, the third and final album credited to Prince and the Revolution. Arriving five weeks after the album, the single featured the non‑album B‑side “Alexa De Paris,” a guitar‑driven instrumental that became a cult favourite and later resurfaced in extended form on the European CD single of “Letitgo” in 1994.

"Mountains" was the second single from Prince’s eighth album, Parade, the third credited to Prince and the Revolution, released five weeks after the album’s debut. Its B-side, "Alexa De Paris," remains absent from any album release, though an extended version appeared on the European CD single of "Letitgo" in 1994. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The Revolution Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: May 21, 1986 (US) Catalogue: 0-20465 Format: 12" Single Country: United

Prince dominates the Minnesota Music Awards, collecting nine trophies including Best Video for “Raspberry Beret,” Best Film/Video Score for Parade, and Best Cover Artwork for Around the World in a Day. Source: Star Tribune — Jon Bream, Staff Writer Date: May 21, 1986 (Page 33) Location: Carlton Celebrity Room, Bloomington, Minnesota, USA Category: Music Awards / Regional Recognition Subject: Prince receives nine Minnesota Music Awards KEY DETAILS Best Video: "Raspberry Beret"

A dramatic and provocative cover story from Sounds questioning whether Prince’s reign was ending, featuring striking photography and in-depth analysis during a transitional phase of his career. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Magazine Date: May 17, 1986 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + Multi-page interior feature (including “Badness” spread) THE STORY This major Sounds cover story explores Prince at a critical juncture, asking if the Purple Rain era w

US 7" single for Mountains (7‑28711), released 7 May 1986. Format: 7" Single Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Country: USA Release Date: 7 May 1986 Genre: Pop • Funk • Rock Style: Parade‑Era Minimalism • Orchestral Funk Overview Released on 7 May 1986, Mountains became the second single from Parade, Prince’s eighth studio album and the third credited to Prince and the Revolution. Arriving five weeks after the album, the single was backed with “Alexa De Paris,” a non‑alb

The April 26, 1986 cover of NME boldly declares “FLESH FOR FANTASY PRINCE EXPOSED!”, featuring a striking close-up portrait of Prince alongside an extensive interior feature exploring his persona, music, and androgynous image. Publication: NME (New Musical Express) Date: April 26, 1986 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover + Major Interior Feature THE STORY This in-depth NME cover story delves into Prince’s enigmatic world with provocative photography