Albums (Studio, live, compilations)

A tantalizing early update announcing Prince’s psychedelic follow-up to Purple Rain, with “Paisley Park” set as the lead single and new material already being previewed live. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: March 10, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Music News Brief THE STORY Jon Bream reports that Prince’s new album, Around the World in a Day, is expected to arrive in record stores around April 1. “Paisley Park” is slated as the fir

Purple Rain is Prince’s sixth studio album and the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. A groundbreaking fusion of rock, pop, R&B, and funk, it became his commercial and artistic peak, cementing his status as a global superstar. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The Revolution Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: June 25, 1984 (US) / July 13, 1984 (UK) Catalogue: 25110 Format: LP Country: United States / United Kingdom (worldwide release) THE STORY Purple Rain is a den

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

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

Controversy is Prince’s fourth studio album, released in October 1981. A bold, socially conscious, and sexually charged record, it further refined his unique blend of funk, rock, and new wave while tackling themes of religion, sex, politics, and identity RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 14, 1981 (USA) / November 13, 1981 (UK) Catalogue: BSK 3601 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Controversy co

Dirty Mind is Prince’s third studio album, released in October 1980. A daring, raw, and sexually explicit masterpiece, it marked a bold artistic leap and established Prince as one of the most provocative and innovative artists of his generation. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 8, 1980 Catalogue: BSK 3478 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Dirty Mind is a short, explosive album that fully embra

Prince’s self-titled second studio album, released in October19 1979, marked his commercial breakthrough and introduced the world to a more confident, funky, and sexually charged Prince RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 19, 1979 Catalogue: BSK 3366 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Prince’s self-titled album is a major step forward from his debut, showcasing a more assured artist with stronger

For You is the debut studio album by Prince, released when he was only 19 years old. A remarkable one-man-band effort, Prince wrote, produced, arranged, and performed every instrument and vocal on the album (with the exception of one co-writing credit). The record blends funk, soul, pop, and rock with romantic, playful, and sometimes sensual themes, showcasing his extraordinary talent and ambition right from the start. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Record