Vault Clippings: Press & Stories

A curated gateway into the world of Prince — exploring albums, singles, live performances, Minneapolis landmarks, rare memorabilia, and the artists who shaped the Minneapolis Sound. Each category reveals a new facet of his legacy, preserved with accuracy, emotion, and historical depth.

Twelve‑page cover story from Record Collector, February 2026.

The article traces the origins of Welcome 2 America, exploring Prince’s political urgency, his mistrust of technology, and the reasons he may have chosen to shelve the album — all illuminated through interviews

This feature reframes Prince as one of the great guitar thinkers of his generation — a player whose technique, tone, and imagination continue to inspire musicians across genres. Five years after his passing, Guitar Player captures the depth of his artistry through the voices of those who knew his playing best

The “Special Deluxe Edition” framing signals a broadened scope: more pages, more archival content, and a more complete narrative of Prince’s evolution across genres, eras, and identities.

A Long Live Vinyl cover feature exploring the creation, legacy, and archival resurrection of Prince’s 1999 era, published alongside the announcement of the 10‑LP Super Deluxe Edition box set.

A one‑page CR Fashion Men’s Book feature from Issue 5 (September 1, 2017), showcasing previously unseen Prince photographs by Steven Klein

The feA seven‑page feature and cover story from September 1, 2016, celebrating Prince’s most iconic guitars and the role they played in reshaping funk, pop, and rock across four decades. ature examines the instruments that defined Prince’s sound — from the Hohner Tele‑style to the Cloud and Symbol guitars — revealing how each became an extension of his identity, performance style, and musical innovation

A posthumous Guitar World cover feature from August 2016, celebrating Prince’s legacy as one of modern music’s most electrifying and inventive guitarists.

A Black Music Month commemorative issue of Ebony magazine, published June 2016, honoring Prince’s life, legacy, and cultural impact shortly after his passing.