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Good Question (Paisley Park R&B/Dance Duo)
The Philadelphia-based sibling duo signed to Prince’s Paisley Park Records in 1988, best known for their dance hit “Got a New Love” and as one of the label’s pop/R&B acts during the late 1980s. Good Question was an R&B and dance music vocal duo from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, consisting of brothers Sean Douglas and Marc Douglas. They released one self-titled album on Paisley Park Records in 1988, blending contemporary R&B, dance-pop, and electro-funk. PRINCE CONNECTION Good

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Monie Love (British Hip-Hop Pioneer & Paisley Park Collaborator)
The London-born rapper and Native Tongues member who brought her sharp lyrical style into Prince’s orbit in the early 1990s, resulting in a notable collaboration on her second album. OVERVIEW Monie Love (born Simone Johnson, née Gooden, July 2, 1970) is an English rapper, actress, and radio personality. She emerged as a key figure in late-1980s/early-1990s hip-hop, known for her witty, conscious lyrics and as one of the few British female MCs to gain significant traction in t

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May 25


Prince and The New Power Generation (September 1 / October 22, 1992) My Name Is Prince - Single US
My Name Is Prince was released in the United States across an unusually wide array of formats in late 1992, reflecting Prince’s full‑scale push behind the second single from the Love Symbol album. While the US 12-inch vinyl maxi‑single arrived on October 22, 1992, most other US formats — including the 7-inch, CD single, cassette single, cassette maxi‑single, CD maxi‑single, Digipak edition, and multiple promotional CDs — were issued earlier on September 1, 1992 under Paisley

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Prince and the New Power Generation (August 12, 1991) “Gett Off” – 12" Maxi-Single US
This specially-priced maxi-single was the lead single from Prince and the New Power Generation’s Diamonds and Pearls album, marking the official debut of the new band and a bold new chapter in Prince’s career. Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: August 12, 1991 Catalogue: 9 40138-0 (or 0-40138) Format: 12" Maxi-Single Country: USA TRACK LIST USA 12" Maxi-Single Side A Gett Off (Extended Remix) (8:31) Gett Off (Houstyle) (8:20)

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Aug 12, 1991


Prince (August 2, 1990) “Thieves In The Temple” – 12" Single US
This 12" maxi-single was the lead release from the Graffiti Bridge album and film. Artist: Prince Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: August 2, 1990 Catalogue: 0-21598 Format: 12" Single Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST USA 12" Single (0-21598) Side A Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) Side B Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) Temple House Dub (5:06) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version on Graffiti Bridge (1990) Various international 7" a

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Aug 2, 1990


The Time (July 13, 1990) "Jerk Out" Single – Paisley Park / Reprise Records GER/UK
“Jerk Out” was released in Germany on July 13, 1990 as part of the international rollout for The Time’s album Pandemonium. The single featured Prince’s significant uncredited contributions as writer, producer, and performer. The German production was also used as the UK release. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS Label: Paisley Park Records / Reprise Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single (also 12", CD) Country: Germany Catalogue: 5439-19750-7 (7"), 7599-21722-0 (12"), 759

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Jul 13, 1990


The Time (June 28, 1990) "Jerk Out" Single – Paisley Park / Reprise Records
“Jerk Out” was the lead single from The Time’s album Pandemonium. Released on June 28, 1990 in the USA, it featured major uncredited contributions from Prince and became one of the band’s biggest hits. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS Label: Paisley Park Records / Reprise Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single (also 12", Cassette, 5" CD) Country: United States (main) Catalogue: Various (5439-19750-7, 9 21701-0, etc.) “Jerk Out” was the first single from Pandemonium. Prin

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Jun 28, 1990


Prince and The Revolution (March 31 1986) Parade - LP
Parade is Prince’s eighth studio album and the third and final album to credit The Revolution. Released as the soundtrack to the film Under the Cherry Moon, it marked a sophisticated, psychedelic, and European-influenced evolution from the rock-heavy sound of Purple Rain. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The Revolution Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: March 31, 1986 Catalogue: 9 25394-1 Format: LP Country: United States (worldwide release) THE STORY Parade b

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Mar 31, 1986


Prince and The Revolution (April 22 1985) Around the World in a Day - Album
Around the World in a Day is Prince’s seventh studio album and the third to credit The Revolution. Released in April 1985, it marked a deliberate shift away from the commercial pop-funk of Purple Rain toward a more psychedelic, experimental, and opulent sound. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The Revolution Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: April 22, 1985 Catalogue: 9 25286-1 Format: LP Country: United States (worldwide release) Following the massive success

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May 22, 1985


Prince (November 19, 1984) Purple Rain Home Video Release US
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

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Nov 19, 1984


Prince and The Revolution (June 25 1984) Purple Rain - Album US
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

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Jun 25, 1984


Prince (June 22, 1984) “When Doves Cry” – Double 12" Limited Edition UK
This special commercial limited edition double 12" pack was released to boost sales during the massive success of the Purple Rain era, pairing the full-length single with a bonus 12" of 1999 Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: June 22, 1984 Catalogue: W9286T + SAM 199 Format: Double 12" Single (Limited Edition Commercial Pack) Country: UK Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST UK Double 12" Limited Edition Commercial Pack (W9286T + SAM 199) Disc 1 – Side A Whe

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Jun 22, 1984


Prince (16 May 1984) When Doves Cry – 7" Single (US)
Prince’s groundbreaking, minimalist masterpiece and the lead single from Purple Rain, When Doves Cry became his first US number 1 and one of the defining singles of the 1980s. Artist: Prince Title: When Doves Cry Release Date: 16 May 1984 (US 7" release) Label: Warner Bros. Format: 7" Vinyl Catalogue Number: 7-29286 Country: United States Length: 7:41 (combined A/B sides) When Doves Cry was the first single from Purple Rain and was released five weeks before the album. Althou

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May 16, 1984


Prince (January 20, 1982) Let’s Work (Dance Remix) - 12" Single
Prince transforms a Minneapolis street dance into an 8‑minute funk marathon RELEASE DETAILS Date: January 20, 1982 Catalogue: DWBS 50028 (commercial) / PRO-A-1004 (promo) Format: 12" Single Country: United States A-Side: “Let’s Work (Dance Remix)” B-Side: “Gotta Stop (Messin’ About)” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince 12" Promo (US) (PRO-A-1004) A. Let’s Work (Dance Remix – Long Version) – 8:02 B. Let’s Work (7" Single Version) – 2:56 CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Disco

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Jan 20, 1982


Prince (December 26, 1981) “Controversy” – The Los Angeles Times
In The Los Angeles Times’ year-end “Single of the Year” roundup, Prince’s “Controversy” is ranked #2, praised as an invigorating, mocking rock ’n’ funk slap at rigid pop and social attitudes, including prejudice and hypocrisy, by a major new pop-rock figure Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: Saturday, December 26, 1981 Country: United States Section / Pages: Part V / Calendar (continued from first page) Title: Single of the Year: The ‘Eyes’ Have It THE STORY The piece p

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Dec 26, 1981


Prince (November 1981) Controversy / When You Were Mine – Single 7" FR
Prince released “Controversy” as a single in France in November 1981, backed with “When You Were Mine”. It was issued in a picture sleeve 7" commercial version and a 12" promotional single with the same track on both sides. France 7" Commercial Single (17 866) RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: France Released: November 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Controversy” Written by: Prince Produced by

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Nov 4, 1981


Prince (October 9, 1981) Controversy / When You Were Mine – Single 7" / 12" UK
Prince released “Controversy” as the lead single from his album of the same name on October 9, 1981 in the UK, backed with “When You Were Mine”. The song became a major dance hit, topping the Billboard Disco chart for six weeks in the US. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: October 9, 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Controversy” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Si

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