A quiet announcement with seismic implications — Prince prepares to leave Purple Rain behind and step into a new, kaleidoscopic world.

A superstar under fire and in full bloom — Prince’s 1985 headlines reveal an artist balancing controversy, creativity, and the weight of global fame.

A trio of brief updates that, taken together, reveal Prince’s world in motion — a film nearing completion, protégés rising, and national critics taking notice.

Little Red Corvette was released for the first time in the UK on April 4 1983 as part of a concentrated promotional push surrounding Prince’s planned London dates at the Dominion Theatre. Multiple formats — a standard 7", a double‑pack 7", and two 12" editions — were issued to support the campaign

Ren Woods’ Azz Izz (March 19, 1982) originally included “I Don’t Wanna Stop,” the first Prince‑written song released without any Prince performance or production involvement.

A striking hometown advertisement marking Prince’s evolution from local prodigy to national phenomenon, framed through a TV taping and a major arena homecoming.

Released on March 25, 1980, “Still Waiting” b/w “Bambi” appeared only in the USA and New Zealand, with the NZ edition containing a unique full‑length version of the A‑side.

The moment Prince crossed a million — and the world began to understand what was coming.