1991 Oct 1: Diamonds and Pearls Era

Classic Rock Magazine (Louder) reports on the creation of Marc Bolan’s 1971 classic Get It On, its chart success, its musical inspirations, and the song’s direct influence on Prince — twice. The article includes Bolan’s own 1971 reflections on the track, session details from Trident Studios, and the song’s later reintroduction to new audiences. Classic Rock Magazine (via LouderSound) published a new feature on 13 July 2026 exploring the story behind Marc Bolan’s 1971 T. Rex

Released in Europe on 1 March 1993, the album includes the Prince‑written instrumental “Sunday Afternoon,” re‑recorded by Candy Dulfer’s band.

Prince’s shimmering love ballad and a highlight of the Diamonds And Pearls era. RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 25, 1991 Catalogue: 7-19083 (US 7"), W0075 (UK 7"), W0075T (UK 12"), W0075CDX (UK CD Holographic) + others Format: 7" Single, 12" Single, CD Single, Cassette Single, Promo Country: United States / United Kingdom / Europe Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Album: Diamonds And Pearls (1991) A-Side: Diamonds And Pearls THE STORY Released on November 25, 1991, Di

This specially-priced maxi-single was the second release from the Diamonds and Pearls album, showcasing the full energy of Prince and the New Power Generation during their peak commercial period. Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: November 4, 1991 Catalogue: 0-40197 Format: 12" Maxi-Single Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince and the New Power Generation TRACK LIST Side A Cream (Album Version) (4:12) Cream (N.P.

This promotional 12" single was released on the same day as the “Cream” maxi-single, continuing the rollout for the Diamonds and Pearls album and showcasing the sensual, downtempo side of Prince and the New Power Generation’s sound. Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: November 4, 1991 Catalogue: PRO-A-5141 Format: Promo 12" Single Country: US TRACK LIST Side A Insatiable (Edit) (4:01) Side B Insatiable (Album Version) (6:37) LI

Translated and original, three-page German-language feature in Musik Express / Sounds where Prince “lifts the veil” in a rare candid interview, discussing his music, sexuality, control, and personal life during the Diamonds and Pearls era. PUBLICATION: Date: November 1991 Country: Germany Title: MUSIK EXPRESS / SOUNDS Pages: 3-page spread (pp. 38–40) Headline: “ER SPRICHT” (He Speaks) Sub-head: “Prince lüftet den Schleier” (Prince lifts the veil) THE STORY The article feature

A striking 1991 Italian music magazine cover story titled “The New Prince,” capturing Prince during his early 1990s creative renaissance, just before the full symbol era and the release of Diamonds and Pearls. Publication: Ciao 2001 Date: October 15, 1991 Country: Italy Section / Pages: Cover Story Title: The New Prince THE STORY The cover features Prince in a glossy black leather jacket with the Love Symbol on the back, wearing sunglasses and gloves in a powerful, cinematic

Major October 1991 cover story and exclusive interview in Sky Magazine (UK) featuring Prince during the Diamonds and Pearls era — one of his rare in-depth interviews where he opens up about his music, Paisley Park, and creative process. PUBLICATION: Date: October 1991 Country: United Kingdom Title: SKY MAGAZINE Cover Story: “Prince talks! a Sky Magazine exclusive” Feature Title: CREAM TEASE THE STORY Sky Magazine secured a rare interview with Prince at Paisley Park. The cover

Diamonds and Pearls is Prince’s thirteenth studio album and the first to officially credit his new backing band, The New Power Generation. Released in October 1991, it marked a vibrant return to form with a mix of funky, danceable tracks and soulful ballads. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The New Power Generation Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: October 1, 1991 Catalogue: 9 25379-1 Format: LP Country: United States (worldwide release) THE STORY Diamonds an

Full-page color advertisement for Martika’s highly anticipated second album Martika’s Kitchen, featuring bold pop-art design and promoting the smash hit single “Love… Thy Will Be Done”. PUBLICATION: Date: October 1991 Country: United Kingdom Title: SKY MAGAZINE Section: Full-page advertisement (appears in the same issue as the major Prince “Cream Tease” cover story & interview) THE STORY The striking ad uses a vibrant, cubist/pop-art collage style with geometric shapes, a sty

Fans expressed disappointment but praised Prince’s personal message Industry commentary highlighted the scale and complexity of the planned event The cancellation became one of the most notable aborted shows of Prince’s 1990s touring history

LP - Holland - COL 467189 1 Martika’s Kitchen is the second album by California pop singer Martika, released in August 1991. Four tracks were written and produced with input from Prince: Martika’s Kitchen, Spirit, Love... Thy Will Be Done, and Don’t Say U Love Me. Prince became involved after most of the album had already been recorded. Martika contacted him after repeatedly watching Graffiti Bridge, explaining that the film reflected themes she had written in her notebook. L

CD single (Digipack) - USA - 9 40170-2 Elephant Box was issued on 22 August 1991 as the lead single from Ingrid Chavez’s self‑titled debut album. Released four weeks ahead of the album, it marked her first official appearance in any format. The single was available exclusively in the USA and featured multiple remixes of the track, all co‑written and produced by Prince, who also performed the music. Although the release introduced Chavez’s sound and artistic identity, it did n

Gett Off became the first single released from Diamonds And Pearls, marking Prince’s return to giving the New Power Generation co‑credit for the first time since The Revolution disbanded in 1986. The track was initially issued only as a DJ promo on 7 June 1991, Prince’s 33rd birthday, with 1,500 one‑sided 12" copies pressed and no commercial release planned. Strong club response led to the song being added to the album and released worldwide as the lead single. Gett Off reach

Gett Off became the first single released from Diamonds And Pearls, marking Prince’s return to giving his band co‑credit for the first time since The Revolution disbanded in 1986. The track was initially issued only as a DJ promo on 7 June 1991, Prince’s 33rd birthday, with just 1,500 copies of a one‑sided 12" produced and no commercial release planned . Strong club response led to the song being added to the album and released worldwide as the lead single. Gett Off reached n

The 3 August 1991 issue of New Musical Express reports the cancellation of Prince’s planned concert at Blenheim Palace under the headline “No Prince at Palace.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 3, 1991 Country: United Kingdom The news item states that Prince’s August 31 Blenheim Palace date collapsed amid controversy. A statement from Paisley Park cited the promoter’s failure to fulfil critical obligations to vendors, suppliers and other production personnel. Spo

A highly sought-after promotional 12" single released on Prince’s 33rd birthday, featuring the extended 9:36 version of “Gett Off” — the first release officially credited to Prince and the New Power Generation. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: June 7, 1991 (Promo) Catalogue: JUN7 (Promo) Format: 12" Single (One-sided Promo) Country: United States THE STORY “Gett Off” was initially released as a limited promo-

T.C. Ellis released his debut and only album True Confessions on May 28, 1991, via Prince’s Paisley Park Records. The album features significant Prince contributions, including the track “Miss Thang” where Prince plays all instruments and produces. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T.C. Ellis Label: Paisley Park Records Format: CD / LP / MC Country: United States Released: May 28, 1991 Genre: Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B Length: 56:57 TRACK LIST CD / LP / MC Track Listing: Side 1 Intro Dope Segue

US‑only 1991 single from True Confessions, written and produced by Prince and issued in multiple remix formats.

Striking cover and interior pages from the official Prince: Alter Ego authorized comic magazine — a dramatic, fully illustrated story exploring Prince’s discovery of “the power of music... and how far it can go...” PUBLICATION: Date: 1991 Publisher: Piranha Press (DC Comics imprint) / UK licensed edition Price: £1.95 (UK) Format: Comic Magazine (approx. 36 pages) Title: PRINCE ALTER EGO THE STORY This authorized comic features Prince as the central character in a fictionalize