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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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May 25


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 (August 21 / 22, 2006) – Ultimate Album Release
Ultimate is Prince’s fifth compilation of his Warner Bros. studio material, arriving in August 2006, five years after The Very Best Of Prince. The collection focuses exclusively on recordings from the Warner Bros. era, covering twelve studio albums released between 1979 and 1993. Several tracks appear in extended or remixed form, sourced from 12" and CD singles, and each disc presents its selections in a loose chronological sequence based on their original single release date

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Aug 21, 2006


Prince 0(+>(September 25/26 1995) The Gold Experience
The Gold Experience is Prince’s seventeenth studio album and the first released under his new unpronounceable symbol name. Issued in September 1995, it blends funk, rock, and soul with the signature New Power Generation sound. The album contains high‑energy funk‑rock pieces, sensual ballads, and conceptual NPG Operator segues. It includes “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World” along with singles such as “Hate U” and “Gold.” Side one • P. Control — 5:59 • NPG Operator — 0:10 •

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Sep 25, 1995


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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Oct 22, 1992


Prince & The New Power Generation (September 10, 1991) – Gett Off Home Video Release US
Gett Off is a video EP presenting music videos for most of the tracks featured on the Gett Off maxi‑single, released four weeks earlier. The feature runs approximately 30 minutes and showcases the visual identity of Prince’s early‑1990s transition into the Diamonds And Pearls era. All footage was filmed at Paisley Park Studios and Prince’s Galpin Blvd. House, capturing the raw, stylised, club‑driven aesthetic of the period. The home video reached #1 on the Billboard Top Music

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Sep 10, 1991


Prince & The New Power Generation (September 9, 1991) – "Cream" b/w "Horny Pony" Single: Worldwide
Released worldwide on 9 September 1991, Cream was the second single from Diamonds And Pearls, the first album credited to Prince and the New Power Generation. Issued three weeks before the album, the single arrived during a major commercial resurgence for Prince. The track became Prince’s fifth US number‑one single, following When Doves Cry, Let’s Go Crazy, Kiss, and Batdance. It also entered the top ten in fifteen countries worldwide, confirming its status as one of Prince’s

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Sep 9, 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 (September 10, 1984) – "Purple Rain" b/w "God" Single: UK
Released on 10 September 1984 in the UK, Purple Rain was the third single from Prince’s sixth album Purple Rain, and the second to be credited to Prince and the Revolution. Arriving ten weeks after the album, the single continued Prince’s global momentum, receiving widespread international release. 7" - UK - W9174 Unusually, God (Love Theme From Purple Rain) appeared on international editions of the single but was not released in the United States, where it has never had an o

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Sep 10, 1984


Prince and the Revolution (July 18 & August 29, 1984) – "Let’s Go Crazy" b/w "Erotic City" 7" & 12" – USA
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 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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Oct 9, 1981


Prince (August 24, 1979) – "I Wanna Be Your Lover" b/w "My Love Is Forever" Single: USA
7" - USA - WBS 49050 A: I Wanna Be Your Lover (2:57) B: My Love Is Forever (4:08) I Wanna Be Your Lover was released on 24 August 1979 as the lead single from Prince’s second album, Prince. Arriving two months before the album, it became his first major breakthrough in the United States. The single paired the newly recorded A‑side with My Love Is Forever, a track taken from Prince’s debut album For You. In some territories, alternate B‑sides were used, including Just As Long

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