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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 (October 27 1982) 1999 - Double Album US
1999 is Prince’s fifth studio album and his first double album, released in October 1982. A groundbreaking, futuristic masterpiece, it marked his commercial breakthrough and introduced the world to the full power of The Revolution. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 27, 1982 (USA) Catalogue: 9 23720-1 (2LP) Format: 2LP (US), Single LP (UK/Europe reissue 1983) Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY 1999 is a bol

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Oct 27, 1982


Prince (October 17, 1982) “Prince 1999 Tour” – The Atlanta Constitution
A bold concert advertisement in The Atlanta Constitution promoting Prince’s 1999 Tour shows at the Fox Theater in Atlanta on November 12–13, 1982, with special guest The Time and introducing Vanity 6 Publication: The Atlanta Constitution Date: Sunday, October 17, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Ads Title: Live in Concert! Prince 1999 Tour THE STORY The striking ad features the iconic dripping “Prince” logo and announces two nights at the F

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Oct 17, 1982


Prince (September 24, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" US
Prince released “1999” as the lead single from his double album of the same name on September 24, 1982 in the USA. The song became one of his signature anthems and a major hit upon re-release. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United States Released: September 24, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?” Written by:

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Sep 24, 1982


The Time (July 30, 1982) – "777-9311" b/w "Grace" Single: US
777-9311 was the first single to be released from The Time’s second album What Time Is It?. It was released four weeks prior to the album, in the USA and The Netherlands only. The b-side, Grace, was not included on any album. Prince largely wrote and performed both tracks, although his input on both tracks was uncredited. The single only reached number 88 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, but reached number 2 on the Billboard Black Chart. COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: The

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Jul 30, 1982
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