Memorabilia (NPG shop & more)

The June 15, 2019 edition of the Star Tribune reports on the opening of a new official Prince retail store at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the first of its kind dedicated to the Minnesota icon and the second brick-and-mortar location selling an expanded line of official Prince merchandise. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 15, 2019 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Point of Sale / Business THE STORY The article details th

Song: Screwdriver Written: Circa 2013 Format: Original pencil draft on 8.5" x 11" lined paper Rare original handwritten working draft of “Screwdriver” by Prince, written entirely in pencil. This document offers a direct look into Prince’s creative process as he crafted the song’s lyrics and structure. Key Content Notable Details The lyrics feature the repeating chorus “I’m a screwdriver…” and explore themes of life on the road, rock ‘n’ roll excess, and relentless forward mot

The Daily Mirror offers readers a free CD of Prince’s brand new album 20Ten as a special promotional giveaway bundled with the newspaper. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010 Country: United Kingdom Location: London, England Section: Promotional poster / In-store newsagents display THE STORY A vibrant, full-color promotional poster advertises that a free CD of Prince’s latest album is included inside the Daily Mirror newspaper that day. The eye-catching des

An official 2007 songbook for Prince’s album Planet Earth, featuring piano, vocal, and guitar arrangements of all 10 tracks from the groundbreaking release that was given away for free with The Mail on Sunday. Publication: Official Sheet Music Songbook Date: 2007 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full Songbook Title: Prince & Planet Earth (Piano • Vocal • Guitar) THE STORY The front cover features the iconic cosmic image of Prince in a red shirt with the Love Symbol nec

March 1, 2002 – November 29, 2002 TOUR DATES — USA • March 1, 2002 — Saginaw, MI — Heritage Theater • March 2, 2002 — Chicago, IL — The Chicago Theatre • March 3, 2002 — Chicago, IL — The Chicago Theatre • March 5, 2002 — Columbus, OH — Ohio Theatre • March 6, 2002 — Detroit, MI — Detroit Opera House • March 7, 2002 — Buffalo, NY — Shea’s Performing Arts Centre • March 9, 2002 — Louisville, KY — The Louisville Palace • March 10, 2002 — Cleveland, OH — Playhouse Square Center

The NPG Dance Company was a short‑lived dance ensemble conceived, led, and directed by Mayte in 1997. Inspired after seeing the Joffrey Ballet perform Billboards — a ballet set entirely to Prince’s music — Mayte envisioned a dedicated troupe performing original choreography built around Prince’s work. Prince supported the project and contributed ideas, but Mayte retained full artistic control, overseeing direction, choreography, stage coordination, staging, and lighting. Prin

The official companion book to Prince’s landmark triple album Emancipation, featuring stunning color photographs and visual interpretations of the lyrics personally curated by Prince himself. PUBLICATION Publication: Emancipation: Words and Pictures (Official Companion Book) Date: November 19, 1996 Country: United States (US Only) Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Emancipation – Words and Pictures THE STORY This beautifully produced 8½" x 11" hardcover book was created by P

A fascinating two-page mail-order flyer from Prince’s New Power Generation that reveals the vibrant, independent ecosystem he built during his mid-90s battle for creative freedom. PUBLICATION Publication: New Power Generation Official Mail-Order Catalogue / Stock List Date: Circa 1994–1995 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full two-page flyer Title: NPG In Stock Items List THE STORY This densely typed leaflet served as the official direct-to-fan catalog for Prince’s NPG

Neo Manifesto is a 36‑page, full‑colour paperback published by Paisley Park Enterprises in 1994. The book presents a curated collection of photographs taken by French photographer Claude Gassian during the Act II era in 1993, paired with selected Prince lyrics. The imagery is enhanced through design and photo manipulation by Paisley Park, Jeff Munson, and Charles Hermes, giving the book a distinct visual identity aligned with Prince’s early‑1990s aesthetic. Across its pages,

A groundbreaking, computer-interface styled mail-order catalogue from Prince’s New Power Generation, showcasing his expanding multimedia empire of music, fashion, and merchandise during the early Symbol era. PUBLICATION Publication: NPG (New Power Generation) Official Catalogue Date: Fall/Winter 1993 (Volume 1) Country: United States Section / Pages: Full Multi-Page Catalogue Title: NPG Catalogue – Fall/Winter ’93 THE STORY This innovative catalogue is designed like an early-

A colourful 1993 “Special” book dedicated entirely to Prince, featuring a vibrant torn-paper collage cover and detailed sections on his career, with official publication by Grandreams Limited. PUBLICATION Publication: Prince Special (Book) Date: 1993 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + Copyright Page + Contents + Interior Photo Page Title: PRINCE SPECIAL THE STORY This fan-oriented publication opens with a striking cover using a torn-paper design that juxta

In Chanhassen, Minnesota lies the mythical land of Paisley. Within this creative domain exists the Prince family, always in motion, always ready to entertain the masses. A collective of awe-inspiring talent that never exhausts itself. An absorbing musical whirlpool of never-ending fun.

Prince: “Thieves in the Temple” – Handwritten Lyrics Song: Thieves in the Temple From the album: Graffiti Bridge (1990) Rare handwritten working draft of “Thieves in the Temple”, one of Prince’s standout singles from the Graffiti Bridge era. The page shows Prince’s creative process with multiple revisions, crossed-out lines, circled sections, and structural notes. Key Content Notable Details The lyrics feature the iconic chorus “There comes a thief in the temple tonight…” alo

Original ticket from Prince’s historic concert at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on June 16, 1990, during his groundbreaking Nude Tour. ITEM: Date: June 16, 1990 Country: France Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris Event: Prince en Concert (Nude Tour) Ticket Number: N° 22045 CONTEXT AND NOTES The June 16, 1990 Paris concert is widely regarded as one of the standout performances of the Nude Tour. Prince played for over two hours to a packed stadium, delivering a career-spann

June 2, 1990 – September 10, 1990 TOUR DATES — EUROPE • June 2, 1990 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Stadion Feijenoord • June 3, 1990 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Stadion Feijenoord • June 5, 1990 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Gentofte Stadion • June 6, 1990 — Kiel, West Germany — Ostseehalle • June 7, 1990 — Hamburg, West Germany — Alsterdorfer Sporthalle • June 9, 1990 — Hamburg, West Germany — Alsterdorfer Sporthalle • June 10, 1990 — Hannover, West Germany — Niedersachsenstadion • Ju

An elegant promotional brochure for Paisley Park Studios, featuring minimalist design on the cover and a stunning architectural photograph of the newly completed facility that would become Prince’s creative sanctuary. The front cover has a clean, off-white background with “Paisley Park Studios” elegantly printed vertically on the right side, accompanied by a small colorful spiral logo. The interior spread showcases a full-bleed color photograph of the bright white, modern stu

TOUR DATES • May 8, 1987 — Stockholm, Sweden — Isstadion • May 9, 1987 — Stockholm, Sweden — Isstadion • May 10, 1987 — Stockholm, Sweden — Isstadion • May 12, 1987 — Gothenburg, Sweden — Scandinavium • May 14, 1987 — Berlin, West Germany — Deutschlandhalle • May 15, 1987 — Berlin, West Germany — Deutschlandhalle • May 18, 1987 — Zürich, Switzerland — Hallenstadion • May 19, 1987 — Zürich, Switzerland — Hallenstadion • May 20, 1987 — Zürich, Switzerland — Hallenstadion • May

August 12, 1986 – August 31, 1986 September 5, 1986 – September 9, 1986 TOUR DATES • August 12, 1986 — London, England — Wembley Arena • August 13, 1986 — London, England — Wembley Arena • August 14, 1986 — London, England — Wembley Arena • August 17, 1986 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Sportpaleis Ahoy’ • August 18, 1986 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Sportpaleis Ahoy’ • August 19, 1986 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Sportpaleis Ahoy’ • August 21, 1986 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Valby‑Ha

Event: World Premiere Screening (Special MTV Contest Winner Event) Date: Tuesday, July 1, 1986 Venue: Centennial Twin Theatre, Sheridan, Wyoming Official Admit One Ticket Rare ticket from the exclusive gala premiere of Prince’s film Under the Cherry Moon, held in Sheridan, Wyoming as part of an MTV national contest promotion. The ticket invites the winner to the special screening for Lisa Barber (the 10,000th MTV caller). It specifies Dress: Casual Black & White, with arrival

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Prince Live at the Warfield Date: May 23, 1986 Venue: Warfield Theatre City: San Francisco, California, USA Prince delivered a powerful 150-minute concert at the Warfield Theatre. This was his third appearance at the venue in 1986. Tickets sold out within 20 minutes of going on sale. Promoted by Bill Graham Presents, the show grossed an estimated $38,062. Notable Details Setlist Band: Prince (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Bobby Z. (

A rare and elegant 1985 Christmas card personally sent by Prince, featuring striking original artwork on the front The card features a bold, artistic front cover with a winged angel in a red robe standing on a globe against a black-and-white geometric background, accented by a flowing red ribbon. Below the illustration it reads “Happy Christmas” in elegant script. Inside, on a plain cream background, Prince wrote the simple message “Love God” followed by his flowing signature

Prince’s groundbreaking semi-autobiographical film Purple Rain became his first movie released on home video format, arriving on VHS in the United States on November 19, 1984, and quickly becoming a major commercial success as both a cultural phenomenon and a top-selling videocassette. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince Title: Purple Rain Date: November 19, 1984 Label: Warner Bros. Home Video Format / Type: VHS Home Video (also Betamax / LaserDisc) Country: United S

November 4, 1984 – April 7, 1985 TOUR DATES • November 4, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 5, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 7, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 8, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 9, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 11, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 12, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 14, 1984 — Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Coliseum • November 15, 198