Prince’s first fully independent release after leaving Warner Bros., Emancipation is a 3‑hour, 36‑track celebration of artistic freedom, marriage, spirituality, and rebirth. Issued as a triple‑CD and triple‑cassette on November 19, 1996, it stands as the longest and most ambitious album of his career.

Third Single from Lovesexy with Camille B-Side On October 24, 1988, Prince released the 7" single I Wish U Heaven b/w Scarlet Pussy (credited to his alter ego Camille) in the United Kingdom through Paisley Park/Warner Bros. Records. As the third and final single from his album Lovesexy, this release juxtaposed a spiritual ballad with a provocative funk track, encapsulating Prince's dual themes of love and sensuality during his post-Sign o' the Times era. Issued in a standard

A spiritual, ecstatic rebirth — Prince’s radiant answer to the darkness of The Black Album.

The song features vocals from Sheena Easton and percussion from Sheila E., though neither is credited on the single sleeve. Prince also credited himself as “Camille” for additional vocals, continuing the gender‑bending persona introduced earlier in the album sessions.

“Sign o’ the Times” was released on February 18, 1987 as the lead single from Prince’s landmark album of the same name. Originally intended for the cancelled Dream Factory and Crystal Ball projects, the track was constructed almost entirely on the Fairlight CMI, with Prince performing all vocals and instruments.

Mountains” was released on 21 May 1986 as the second single from Parade, the third and final album credited to Prince and the Revolution. Arriving five weeks after the album, the single featured the non‑album B‑side “Alexa De Paris,” a guitar‑driven instrumental that became a cult favourite and later resurfaced in extended form on the European CD single of “Letitgo” in 1994.

Released March 31, 1986, Parade delivered a sleek, psychedelic, French‑inflected soundtrack to Under the Cherry Moon and marked the final album by Prince and the Revolution. Critically acclaimed, platinum‑selling, and home to the No. 1 hit “Kiss,” it stands as one of Prince’s most elegant and inventive works.

“Paisley Park” was released on May 24 1985 as the second single from Around The World In A Day, though in the UK, Europe, and Australia it functioned as the lead single from the album. It arrived five weeks after the album’s release — on the very same day Prince recorded “Hello” in the studio.