1990 August 20: Graffiti Bridge Era

This maxi-single was the third US single from the Graffiti Bridge album and film. Artist: Prince Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: November 29, 1990 Catalogue: 0-21783 Format: 12" Maxi-Single Country: USA Produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince (except where indicated) TRACK LIST USA 12" Maxi-Single (0-21783) Side A New Power Generation (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01) T.C.’s Rap (Featuring T.C. Ellis) (3:11) Brother With A Purpose (Featuring Tony Mosley) (4:18

Iconic September 1990 cover of the influential UK style bible The Face, featuring a striking close-up portrait of Prince during the Graffiti Bridge era — a period of creative transition and bold reinvention. PUBLICATION: Date: September 1990 (Issue No. 24) Country: United Kingdom Title: THE FACE Price: £1.50 (UK) Cover Story: “COURT IN THE ACT: THE MAKING OF GRAFFITI BRIDGE” THE STORY This powerful cover showcases Prince in a brooding, intimate black-and-white tinted portrait

Graffiti Bridge is Prince’s twelfth studio album and the soundtrack to the 1990 film of the same name. Released in August 1990, it features Prince alongside collaborators including The Time, Tevin Campbell, and Mavis Staples in a vibrant mix of funk, rock, R&B, and hip-hop. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and various artists Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: August 20, 1990 Catalogue: 9 27493-1 Format: LP Country: United States (worldwide release) THE STORY Graf

This 12" maxi-single was the lead release from the Graffiti Bridge album and film. Artist: Prince Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: August 2, 1990 Catalogue: 0-21598 Format: 12" Single Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST USA 12" Single (0-21598) Side A Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) Side B Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) Temple House Dub (5:06) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version on Graffiti Bridge (1990) Various international 7" a

The July 22, 1990 edition of the Star Tribune features a major article on The Time’s reunion and new album Pandemonium, highlighting Prince’s cryptic but significant involvement in the project. Publication: Star Tribune Date: July 22, 1990 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music / Entertainment THE STORY The article discusses The Time’s return after years apart, their new album Pandemonium, and Prince’s behind-the-scenes role. It notes that Pr

The July 13, 1990 edition of The Kerryman reviews Prince’s “Nude” tour concert at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork, Ireland, praising the massive crowd’s enthusiastic response despite some local objections. Publication: The Kerryman (Kerry North ed.) Date: July 13, 1990 Country: Ireland Location: Tralee / Cork Section: News / Entertainment THE STORY The article reports that over 50,000 fans roared in approval for Prince’s raunchy and provocative set in Cork. Despite protests from a l

“Jerk Out” was released in Germany on July 13, 1990 as part of the international rollout for The Time’s album Pandemonium. The single featured Prince’s significant uncredited contributions as writer, producer, and performer. The German production was also used as the UK release. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS Label: Paisley Park Records / Reprise Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single (also 12", CD) Country: Germany Catalogue: 5439-19750-7 (7"), 7599-21722-0 (12"), 759

This 1990 article announces Prince’s plans to open a fashion and merchandise shop in Minneapolis, offering fans his distinctive look for sale. Publication: St. Cloud Times  (Saint Cloud, Minnesota) Date: Thursday, July 12 1990 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment News Title: New Shop Offers Princely Items The store, scheduled to open in September within the Heaven & Earth nightclub, would feature clothing designed by Prince’s wardrobe department and influence

The July 9, 1990 edition of the Irish Independent reviews Prince’s “Nude” tour concert at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork, celebrating a massive 50,000-strong crowd and Prince’s electrifying performance. Publication: Irish Independent Date: July 9, 1990 Country: Ireland Location: Dublin / Cork Section: Entertainment / Music Review THE STORY The article describes Prince’s raunchy and provocative set in Cork as a huge success, with over 50,000 fans roaring in approval. Despite some lo

The July 9, 1990 edition of the Evening Herald celebrates Prince’s massive concert at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork, with over 50,000 fans turning out for his high-energy “Nude” tour performance. Publication: Evening Herald Date: July 9, 1990 Country: Ireland Location: Dublin / Cork Section: Entertainment / Music Review THE STORY The article describes the huge turnout and electric atmosphere as Prince delivered a raunchy, sensational show. It highlights the crowd’s enthusiasm, Pri

While on tour in the UK, three tracks were recorded on this date: "Schoolyard", "Daddy Pop", and "Walk Don’t Walk". Release Date: October 27, 2023 Album: Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition (Vault Tracks Part 1) Previously unreleased track from Prince’s Diamonds And Pearls recording sessions, finally issued in 2023 as part of the Super Deluxe Edition. Key Content Notable Mentions Recorded on July 2 1990 at Olympic Studios in London (on the same day as “Daddy Pop” and “Wa

Publication: Sunday Sun (Newcastle upon Tyne, England) Date: Sunday, July 1, 1990 Page: 12 Author: Deborah Cavanagh A major feature on Prince during his record-breaking 19-date UK tour in 1990. The article portrays Prince as the reigning master musician of the era, focusing on his charisma, stage command, and the massive public interest surrounding his British shows. Key Content Notable Mentions The piece describes Prince “strutting his minuscule stuff” and highlights the hug

Provocative July 1990 cover story in Sky Magazine examining Prince’s public persona, genius, and controversial reputation during the Graffiti Bridge era. PUBLICATION: Date: July 1990 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover + Multi-Page Feature Title: PRINCE: IS HE A GENIUS OR IS HE A JERK? THE STORY Sky Magazine put Prince on the cover with a striking, high-contrast portrait and the bold headline questioning whether he was a musical genius or an eccentric jerk. The fea

A vibrant, fold-out commemorative souvenir cover produced by the Evening Mail to celebrate Prince’s highly anticipated 1990 performances at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) during his groundbreaking Nude Tour. EVENT / PUBLICATION: Date: June 29 – July 1, 1990 Venue: National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, England Tour: Nude Tour (European leg) Item: Official Evening Mail Souvenir Program Cover / Pull-Out THE STORY This eye-catching souvenir features two cla

“Jerk Out” was the lead single from The Time’s album Pandemonium. Released on June 28, 1990 in the USA, it featured major uncredited contributions from Prince and became one of the band’s biggest hits. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS Label: Paisley Park Records / Reprise Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single (also 12", Cassette, 5" CD) Country: United States (main) Catalogue: Various (5439-19750-7, 9 21701-0, etc.) “Jerk Out” was the first single from Pandemonium. Prin

The June 24, 1990 edition of The Independent reviews Prince’s “Nude” tour performance, praising the stripped-down showmanship while noting the power of the performance. Publication: The Independent Date: June 24, 1990 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Arts / Music Review THE STORY John Pyle’s review describes Prince’s “Nude” tour as a more austere production compared to previous lavish shows. Gone were the fetishes and elaborate costumes; instead, Prince deli

Tribune mentions the cable broadcast of Prince’s 1984 film Purple Rain on KMSP-TV in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Publication: The Duluth News-Tribune Date: June 22, 1990 Country: United States Location: Duluth, Minnesota Section: Arts / Television THE STORY The article notes that Purple Rain, the film that launched Prince to superstardom, airs that night at 7 p.m. on KMSP-TV. It highlights the movie’s Oscar-winning original song score. CONTEXT AND NOTES This local TV li

The June 22, 1990 edition of the Evening Standard previews Prince’s upcoming Wembley Arena shows as part of a packed weekend of music events in London. Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 22, 1990 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music / Entertainment THE STORY The article highlights Prince’s three-night stand at Wembley Arena, noting the high demand and his reputation for spectacular live performances. It also mentions other weekend events including jaz

The June 20, 1990 edition of the Evening Standard features a highly positive review of Prince’s concert at Wembley Arena, praising his genius performance and stage presence. Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 20, 1990 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: The Critics / Music Review THE STORY The review describes Prince’s spectacular show at Wembley Arena, highlighting his energetic performance, new material, and ability to captivate the audience. It notes th

Original ticket from Prince’s historic concert at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on June 16, 1990, during his groundbreaking Nude Tour. ITEM: Date: June 16, 1990 Country: France Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris Event: Prince en Concert (Nude Tour) Ticket Number: N° 22045 CONTEXT AND NOTES The June 16, 1990 Paris concert is widely regarded as one of the standout performances of the Nude Tour. Prince played for over two hours to a packed stadium, delivering a career-spann

Striking 1990 cover feature on Prince in Record Mirror, highlighting excerpts from the new book Controversy and previewing his upcoming UK tour. PUBLICATION: Date: June 2, 1990 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover + Interior Feature Title: PRINCE THE STORY Record Mirror dedicates its cover to Prince with a powerful black-and-white close-up portrait. The feature includes exclusive extracts from the acclaimed book Controversy, interviews, and details about Prince’s fo

June 2, 1990 – September 10, 1990 TOUR DATES — EUROPE • June 2, 1990 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Stadion Feijenoord • June 3, 1990 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Stadion Feijenoord • June 5, 1990 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Gentofte Stadion • June 6, 1990 — Kiel, West Germany — Ostseehalle • June 7, 1990 — Hamburg, West Germany — Alsterdorfer Sporthalle • June 9, 1990 — Hamburg, West Germany — Alsterdorfer Sporthalle • June 10, 1990 — Hannover, West Germany — Niedersachsenstadion • Ju

Hollywood columnist Marilyn Beck reports that rumors of frantic re-editing on Prince’s upcoming film Graffiti Bridge are untrue, according to producer Arnold Stiefel. The article also mentions Prince’s upcoming “Thieves In the Temple” single and video from the movie PUBLICATION Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: May 27, 1990 Country: USA Section / Pages: Page 77 Title: Marilyn Beck (Tribune Media Services) THE STORY The column addresses circulating rumors that Prince’s Graf

The remixes were crafted by William Orbit and Mark Moore, both of whom had contributed to the Batdance remix campaign, giving the track a colder, industrial edge that aligned with the film’s noir aesthetic. Commercially, the single performed modestly, charting at No. 7 in the Netherlands and No. 39 in Germany, but failing to chart in the UK.