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1982 October 27: 1999 Album Era
1999 is Prince’s fifth studio album and his first double album. A groundbreaking, futuristic masterpiece, it marked his commercial breakthrough and introduced the world to the full power of The Revolution.
USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes # 9
SINGLES RELEASED
“1999” (b/w “How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore”)
“Little Red Corvette” (b/w “All The Critics Love U In New York”)
“Delirious” (b/w “Horny Toad”)
“Automatic” (Australia only)
“Let’s Pretend We’re Married” (b/w “Irresistible Bitch”)


Prince (November 16, 1983) Let’s Pretend We’re Married - Single US
Prince’s Funk Proposal — a sleek, seductive synth‑funk plea backed with the sultry snarl of Irresistible Bitch RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 16, 1983 Catalogue: 9 20170-0 A / 0-20170 (12") Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Promo Country: United States (worldwide variants) A-Side: “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” – 7:20 B-Side: “Irresistible Bitch” – 4:11 (feat. Wendy & Lisa on backing vocals) THE STORY Released on November 16, 1983 as a 12" maxi-single (with 7" editions also

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Nov 16, 1983


Prince (1983) 1999 / Little Red Corvette – Promotional Advert
A bold, high-impact promotional advert for Prince’s double album 1999 and the breakthrough single “Little Red Corvette,” positioning him as a revolutionary force changing the face of rock. SOURCE DETAILS Publication / Format: WEA Records Promotional Advert (likely placed in music magazines) Date: 1983 (during the 1999 campaign) Country: United States / International Section / Pages: Full-page promotional advertisement THE STORY This striking advert promotes the special-priced

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Nov 1, 1983


Prince (September 1983) Prince Talks! Stranger Than Fiction – Musician Magazine Cover
A striking early-80s cover featuring Prince during the 1999 era, promoting one of the more substantial interviews of his pre-Purple Rain breakthrough period. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Musician Date: September 1983 (Issue No. 56) Country: United States Section / Pages: Front Cover THE STORY This cover showcases a dramatic close-up portrait of Prince with the bold headline “Prince Talks! Stranger Than Fiction” by Barbara Graustark. The feature promises an in-depth interview r

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Sep 1, 1983


Prince (August 17, 1983) “Delirious” – 7" Single US Poster Sleeve
This 7" single was the third release from Prince’s groundbreaking double album 1999, featuring the limited edition poster/calendar sleeve. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: August 17, 1983 Catalogue: 7-29503 / 9 29503-7 Format: 7" Single (Poster Sleeve) Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Side A Delirious (3:56) Side B Horny Toad (2:13) THE STORY “Delirious” was released as the third single from the 1999 album in August 1983, nearly a year a

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Aug 17, 1983


Prince (April 4, 1983) Little Red Corvette - UK Single
Little Red Corvette was released for the first time in the UK on April 4 1983 as part of a concentrated promotional push surrounding Prince’s planned London dates at the Dominion Theatre. Multiple formats — a standard 7", a double‑pack 7", and two 12" editions — were issued to support the campaign

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Apr 4, 1983


Prince (March 17, 1983) Prince at Met Center – Star Tribune Concert Review
A triumphant hometown review declaring Prince’s arrival as a national rock superstar during his 1999 Tour, hailed as one of his greatest Twin Cities performances. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Star Tribune Date: March 17, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: Concert Review THE STORY Jon Bream’s glowing review celebrates Prince’s Met Center concert as his strongest hometown show yet. With Rolling Stone having named him Rock Artist of the Year, Bream positions Prince as a

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Mar 17, 1983


Prince (March 17, 1983) Concert Poster – Rockford Metro Centre (USA)
A striking 1983 concert poster promoting Prince’s performance at the Rockford Metro Centre with special guests The Time and Vanity 6 — a classic example of the high-energy Minneapolis Sound package tours during the early 1980s, right before the Purple Rain explosion. Publication: Concert Poster Date: March 17, 1983 (7:30 PM) Country: United States Title: PRINCE (with Special Guest THE TIME and Vanity 6) The lime-green poster prominently displays a stylish black-and-white phot

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Mar 17, 1983


Prince (March 7 1983) 1999 - Single Album UK
The edited UK single-LP version of Prince’s breakthrough double album 1999, released in March 1983 with a new 7-track running order and a striking photo cover, helping introduce Prince to a wider British audience. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: March 7, 1983 Catalogue: 925 170-1 (UK) Format: LP (Single Album) Country: United Kingdom & Europe CONTEXT & NOTES Issued to make the album more commercially accessible outside the US, this version hel

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Mar 7, 1983


Prince (March 4, 1983) 1999 / Delirious – Single 7" BRA
Prince released “1999” as a single in Brazil on March 4, 1983, backed with “Delirious” (instead of the usual “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”). It was issued in a generic WEA company sleeve. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Brazil Released: March 4, 1983 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Delirious” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST 7"

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Mar 4, 1983


Prince (February 9, 1983) Little Red Corvette - Single 7" US/NZ
Released in the US on February 9, 1983, Little Red Corvette was the second single from Prince’s fifth studio album 1999. Arriving three and a half months after the album, the single became one of Prince’s first major international hits and played a crucial role in establishing him as a mainstream force.

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Feb 9, 1983


Prince (February 7, 1983) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" AUS
Prince released “1999” as a single in Australia on February 7, 1983, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?” on 7" and paired with “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” on the 12" maxi-single. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Italy Released: December 1, 1982 (date requires verification) Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?

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Feb 7, 1983


Prince (January 7, 1983) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7"/ 12" UK
Prince released “1999” as a single in the UK on January 7, 1983, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in multiple 7" and 12" variants, including a 7" with cassette, stickered editions, promotional copies, and acetates. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single + Cassette Country: United Kingdom Released: January 7, 1983 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: P

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Prince (December 30, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" GE
Prince released “1999” as a single in Germany on December 30, 1982. It was issued in multiple 7" variants (including promotional) and 12" maxi-single formats with different sleeve designs. 7" Commercial Single, First Pressing – Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Germany (West Germany) Released: December 30, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side

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Dec 30, 1982


Prince (December 26, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" FR
Prince released “1999” as a single in France on December 26, 1982, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in 7" and 12" formats, including test pressings. 7" Commercial Single (929896-7) - Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Italy Released: December 1, 1982 (date requires verification) Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “How Com

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Dec 26, 1982


Prince (December 4, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" JP
Prince released “1999” as a single in Japan on December 4, 1982, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in commercial and promotional 7" formats along with several promotional sampler LPs/12"s. 7" Commercial Single, Insert – Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records / Warner-Pioneer Corporation Format: 7" Vinyl Single + Promo Samplers Country: Japan Released: December 4, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Wr

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Dec 4, 1982


Prince (December 1, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" NL / BE
Prince released “1999” as a single in the Netherlands / Belgium market on December 1, 1982 (manufactured in Belgium). It was issued in both 7" and 12" formats with several sleeve variations. 7" Commercial Single – Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Netherlands / Belgium (Made in Belgium) Released: December 1, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Si

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Dec 1, 1982


Prince (December 1, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" ITA
Prince released “1999” as a single in Italy on December 1, 1982, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in a picture sleeve with a large centre hole and a promotional “Omaggio Vendita Vietata” punch. Italy 7" Commercial Single (92 9896-7) - Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Italy Released: December 1, 1982 (date requires verification) Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Wri

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Dec 1, 1982


Prince (November 30, 1982) “Prince Concert Cool” – Daily Press
A glowing concert review in the Daily Press (Newport News, VA) by Dari Giles praising Prince’s high-energy 1999 Tour performance at Hampton Coliseum, describing a cool, nasty, and pulsating show complete with theatrical entrances, props, lights, and sizzling sets from Vanity 6 and The Time. Publication: Daily Press Date: Tuesday, November 30, 1982 (reviewing Saturday, November 27 show) Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment Title: Prince Concert Cool THE STORY

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Nov 30, 1982


Prince (November 28, 1982) “Prince’s new album motivates body, muddles brain” – Star Tribune
A hometown review in the Star Tribune by Jon Bream of Prince’s double album 1999, praising its danceable grooves and sexual energy while noting its lyrical and conceptual complexity that can “muddle the brain,” positioning it as another bold step from the 24-year-old Minneapolis artist. Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis Star and Tribune) Date: Sunday, November 28, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Record Reviews Title: Prince’s new album motivates body, muddl

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Nov 28, 1982


Prince (November 28, 1982) “Prince 1999 Tour” – The Tennessean
A concert advertisement in The Tennessean promoting Prince’s 1999 Tour stop at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville on Thursday, December 16, 1982, with special guest The Time and introducing Vanity 6. Publication: The Tennessean Date: Sunday, November 28, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Ads Title: Live in Concert! Prince 1999 Tour THE STORY The ad features the iconic dripping “Prince” logo and announces the show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets were

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Nov 28, 1982


Prince (November 21, 1982) “Pomp and circumstance” – The Commercial Appeal
A detailed album review in The Commercial Appeal by Walter Dawson examining Prince’s double album 1999, praising its danceable energy, sexual-political commentary, and the artist’s growth while noting the excesses and occasional incomprehensibility of the sprawling release. Publication: The Commercial Appeal Date: Sunday, November 21, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: New Records / Album Reviews Title: Pomp and circumstance THE STORY Walter Dawson reviews 1999 as a

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Nov 21, 1982


Prince (November 21, 1982) “This trio of acts with sexual verve cranks out yet a new kind of funk” – The Philadelphia Inquirer
A major preview feature in The Philadelphia Inquirer by Ken Tucker examining Prince’s 1999 album and upcoming concert at the University City Center with The Time and Vanity 6, praising the sexually charged, danceable funk while analyzing the provocative themes and live energy of the triple bill. Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Sunday, November 21, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Calendar / Pop Music Title: This trio of acts with sexual verve cranks o

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Nov 21, 1982


Prince (November 19, 1982) “Prince Live This Week” – Philadelphia Daily News
A concert preview in the Philadelphia Daily News highlighting Prince’s upcoming 1999 Tour performance at the University City Center on Wednesday, November 24, 1982, emphasizing his sexually explicit lyrics, rock-funk energy, and royal court including The Time and Vanity 6. Publication: Philadelphia Daily News Date: Friday, November 19, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Live! This Week / Entertainment Title: Prince/Ramsey Lewis/Laura Branigan THE STORY The article p

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Nov 19, 1982


Prince (October 31, 1982) “Prince 1999 Tour” – The Philadelphia Inquirer
A concert advertisement in The Philadelphia Inquirer promoting Prince’s 1999 Tour stop at the University Center in Philadelphia on November 24, 1982, with special guests The Time and introducing Vanity 6. Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Sunday, October 31, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Listings Title: Live in Concert! Prince 1999 Tour THE STORY The bold, graphic-heavy ad announces Prince’s upcoming performance with The Time

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Oct 31, 1982
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