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1984 Jun 25: Purple Rain Album Era
Purple Rain (the motion picture soundtrack to the movie Purple Rain) is the sixth full-length studio album by Prince, and the first to be officially credited to Prince and the Revolution It was released worldwide, a month before the movie, Purple Rain opened in theaters.
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SINGLES RELEASED
When Doves Cry
b/w 17 Days
Let’s Go Crazy
b/w Erotic City
Purple Rain
b/w God
I Would Die 4 U
b/w Another Lonely Christmas
Take Me With U
b/w Baby.
Purple Rain House (Part One)
Here is the first instalment of our look inside The Purple Rain house, Restored by AirBnB and curated by The Revolution ‘s Wendy and Lisa the house was let for just 25 exclusive nights in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain. This video covers the entrance, hallway and lounge areas including commentary by Wendy & Lisa, in-joy & follow us for part 2
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Oct 26, 2024
Purple Rain House (Part Three)
Kitchen Part 3 of our series from the AirbnbIcons renovation of the Snelling Ave house that featured as The Kid ‘s home in Purple Rain Watch with SOUND ON to hear Wendy and Lisa tell you about Prince ‘s sweet tooth in-joy
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Oct 26, 2024
Purple Rain House (Part Four)
Part 4 of our series from the AirbnbIcons renovation of the Snelling Ave house that featured as The Kid ‘s home in Purple Rain. Watch with SOUND ON to hear the actual soundtrack that plays in the room!
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Oct 26, 2024
Purple Rain House (Part Two)
Part 2 of our series of videos from the Airbnb renovation of the Snelling Ave house that featured as The Kid ‘s home in Purple Rain. This time in the dressing room, with a detailed look at the original Prince outfits & wonderful commentary by Wendy and Lisa.
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Oct 26, 2024
Prince (June 19, 2024) “Purple Reign” 40th Anniversary Feature – Star Tribune
The June 19, 2024 edition of the Star Tribune (Variety section) celebrates the 40th anniversary of Prince’s Purple Rain with a special feature and 40 facts about the landmark film and album. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 19, 2024 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Variety / Front Page THE STORY The section highlights the enduring legacy of Purple Rain, including local celebrations, a new book, and the film’s cultural impact on Minneapolis.
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Jun 19, 2024
Prince and the Revolution (June 23, 2017) Purple Rain Deluxe Expanded Edition 3CD + DVD
The expanded remastered reissue of Prince’s landmark 1984 album Purple Rain, released on June 23, 2017 as the second official posthumous project, featuring the fully remastered original album, a disc of previously unreleased vault tracks from 1983–1984, single edits & b-sides, and a full concert DVD from the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY on March 30, 1985. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince and the Revolution Title: Purple Rain Deluxe Expanded Edition Date: June 23,
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Jun 23, 2017
Minneapolis: Purple Rain Locations
1) First Avenue. First Avenue and 7th St Entry are iconic music venues located in a renowned building in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The nightclub is positioned at the intersection of First Avenue North and 7th Street North, which inspired their names. Locally, they are affectionately known as The Mainroom and The Entry. Constructed in 1937, the building served as the Minneapolis depot for Greyhound Lines for 31 years. In 1970, Allan Fingerhut bought the property and
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Dec 14, 2016
Prince (May 25, 1985) Purple Rain Movie Review - Post-Bulletin
A local Minnesota newspaper publishes a three-star review of Prince’s hit film Purple Rain, praising his musical performances while noting the film’s stiff dramatic elements PUBLICATION Publication: Post-Bulletin Date: Saturday, May 25, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 42 Title: PURPLE RAIN (R) PUBLICATION Publication: Post-Bulletin Date: Saturday, May 25, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 42 Title: PURPLE RAIN (R) THE STORY The review descri
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May 25, 1985
Prince (March 25, 1985) Prince Wins Academy Award for Purple Rain – Oscars Coverage
On March 25, 1985, Prince accepted the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for Purple Rain at the 57th Oscars in Los Angeles. Dressed in a sequined cloak and flanked by Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, he delivered a brief, heartfelt speech — then disappeared backstage, skipping the press room entirely. The moment was shown once, never repeated, and never forgotten.
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Mar 25, 1985
Prince (March 17, 1985) Purple Rain Tour Food Drive Surges Toward Record – Star and Tribune Brief
A concise but powerful snapshot of the Purple Rain Tour’s humanitarian reach, as Prince’s fans help push a nationwide food drive toward record‑breaking territory.
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Mar 17, 1985
Prince and The Revolution (December 19, 1984) I Would Die 4 U - Maxi-Single US
A Purple Rain Extended Christmas Miracle RELEASE DETAILS Date: December 19, 1984 Catalogue: 9 20291-0 A / 0-20291 (12" Maxi) Format: 12" Maxi-Single, 7" Single Country: United States (with UK and international variants) A-Side: “I Would Die 4 U (Extended Version)” – 10:00 B-Side: “Another Lonely Christmas (Extended Version)” – 6:47 THE STORY Released in the US on December 19, 1984 as a 12" maxi-single, “I Would Die 4 U” was the fifth single from the Purple Rain album and film
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Dec 19, 1984
Prince (November 29, 1984) Rain Dance – Kerrang! Cover + Four-Page Feature
A landmark Kerrang! cover and major four-page feature celebrating Prince’s explosive live show in Detroit during the Purple Rain era — one of the most talked-about rock magazine covers of 1984 SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Kerrang! Date: November 29 – December 12, 1984 (Issue No. 82) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + Four-page interior feature THE STORY This iconic Kerrang! issue features Prince on the cover under the bold yellow headline “Rain Dance” with
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Dec 16, 1984
Prince and The Revolution (November 26, 1984) I Would Die 4 U - Single
A Purple Rain devotional paired with Prince’s most heartbreaking holiday B‑side RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 26, 1984 (UK) Catalogue: W 9174 (7") Format: 7" Single, 12" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “I Would Die 4 U (Single Version)” – 2:57 B-Side: “Another Lonely Christmas” – 4:51 THE STORY Released in the UK on November 26, 1984 as the third single credited to Prince and The Revolution, “I Would Die 4 U” continued the extraordinary momentum of the Purple Rain era
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Dec 14, 1984
Prince & The Revolution (November 4, 1984) — Purple Rain Tour (USA & Canada)
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
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Nov 4, 1984
Prince & The Revolution (Nov 1984) Syndicate - Single JP
A rare Japan‑only promotional 7", Syndicate paired Another Lonely Christmas with seven short radio IDs by Prince, Apollonia and Sheila E. Released in late November 1984, it was designed purely for broadcasters and never sold commercially. A unique Purple Rain‑era artefact, it captures the era’s media presence in miniature form.
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Nov 1, 1984
Prince (September 1984) Prince Returns! Inside Purple Rain – Creem Magazine Cover
A dynamic Creem Magazine cover featuring Prince at the absolute peak of Purple Rain mania, with the bold exclusive headline “PRINCE RETURNS!” SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Creem Date: September 1984 Country: United States Section / Pages: Front Cover THE STORY This striking cover showcases Prince in a floral top with guitar, under the prominent headline “EXCLUSIVE! PRINCE RETURNS! INSIDE PURPLE RAIN.” The issue dives into the phenomenon of the Purple Rain album and film, captur
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Sep 1, 1984
Prince (August 30, 1984) Prince Scores – Rolling Stone Cover + Five-Page Feature
One of the most iconic Rolling Stone covers of the 1980s, capturing Prince at the absolute peak of Purple Rain success with a major in-depth feature. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Rolling Stone Date: August 30, 1984 (Issue No. 429) Country: United States Section / Pages: Front Cover + Five-page interior feature THE STORY This landmark cover story features a striking shirtless portrait of Prince and the bold headline “PRINCE SCORES” — celebrating his massive success with both th
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Aug 30, 1984
Prince (August 29, 1984) Let’s Go Crazy - Maxi-Single US
The definitive US 12" of “Let’s Go Crazy,” pairing the explosive Special Dance Mix with the legendary “Erotic City” — a cornerstone of the Purple Rain era.
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Aug 29, 1984
Prince (August 4, 1984) – “Purple Rain” Movie Advertisement – Star Tribune
The 4 August 1984 edition of the Star Tribune carries a full advertisement for Prince’s first motion picture Purple Rain, now in its second exciting week. Publication: Star Tribune Date: August 4, 1984 Country: United States The advert quotes reviews from Rolling Stone (“Stunning! Not since the Beatles burst off the screen in ‘A Hard Day’s Night’…”) and Newsweek (“The New Prince of Hollywood…”). It announces “Prince in his first motion picture Purple Rain,” with a photograph
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Aug 4, 1984
Prince (July 22, 1984) – “Prince reigns as nation’s top pop music figure” + Purple Rain Movie Opens Friday
Jon Bream’s major feature celebrates Prince as the country’s hottest pop star. His album Purple Rain is outselling Michael Jackson’s Victory, “When Doves Cry” is a massive hit, and the film Purple Rain opens in theaters on Friday. THE STORY The article is a comprehensive hometown triumph piece marking the peak of Prince-mania: Purple Rain album dominating sales charts, beating the Jacksons. “When Doves Cry” breaking records as the fastest-selling single in Warner Bros. histor
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Jul 22, 1984
Prince and the Revolution (July 18, 1984) – "Let’s Go Crazy" b/w "Erotic City" 7" Single: US
"Let’s Go Crazy" was the second single released from Purple Rain, Prince’s sixth studio album and the first credited to Prince and the Revolution. In the UK and Europe, it was issued as the third single following Purple Rain. The B‑side, "Erotic City," was previously unreleased and featured Sheila E., marking her first appearance on a Prince‑credited release. Recorded at Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, during the Purple Rain sessions. "Let’s Go Crazy" opens the album and film, fea
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Jul 17, 1984
The Time (July 2/9, 1984) Ice Cream Castle LP / TC / CD
The third studio album by The Time, released in conjunction with the band’s appearance in the movie Purple Rain. Largely written, recorded, and produced by Prince (under the pseudonym Jamie Starr), Ice Cream Castle features the hits “Jungle Love” and “The Bird” and marked the group’s biggest commercial success. Artist: The Time Title: Ice Cream Castle Date: July 2/9, 1984 Label: Warner Bros. Records Format / Type: LP / Cassette / CD Country: USA TRACK LIST LP / MC Side One Ic
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Jul 9, 1984
Prince (July 5, 1984) “Rochester to be site for Prince music video segment” Post-Bulletin
Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content “Rochester to be site for Prince music video segment” Release Date: July 5, 1984 Publication: Post-Bulletin (Rochester, Minnesota) Date: Thursday, July 5, 1984 Prince and his production team selected extras in Rochester for a music video segment tied to his upcoming Purple Rain album and movie. The piece reports on the local excitement and rumors surrounding the filming at Le Bistro. Notable Details The article notes that only abo
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Jul 5, 1984
Prince and The Revolution: (1984) “The Face” – Purple Rain Tour Original Artwork
Artist: Doug Henders Year: 1984 (signed DH 89) Medium: Ink and graphite on paper Size: 10.75" x 14" Iconic minimalist artwork created for Prince and The Revolution’s groundbreaking Purple Rain Tour (1984–1985). This striking design features only Prince’s eyes, nose, and lips — one of the most recognizable visual symbols from the Purple Rain era. Key Content Notable Details The piece was drawn by renowned artist Doug Henders and used as a key visual element during the massive
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Jun 25, 1984
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