Twelve‑page cover story from Record Collector, February 2026.

Released digitally worldwide on 26 April 2024 by NPG Records, Magnificent is a previously unreleased 4:35 contemporary R&B track drawn from Prince’s vast vault. Distributed by Legacy Recordings in 24‑bit / 96 kHz WAV format, the single showcases Prince’s unmistakable vocal finesse, melodic warmth and late‑period production sensibility.

Sugar Walls EP is the 2024 digital reissue of Sheena Easton’s 1985 maxi-single/EP, best known for the Prince-penned and produced hit title track. The reissue brings together all the original mixes of “Sugar Walls” plus the rare B-side “Double Standard,” making Prince’s influential mid-80s funk-pop production available to a new generation of listeners. 🟣 Track List — Digital EP 1. Sugar Walls — 4:01 2. Sugar Walls (Dance Mix) — 7:05 3. Sugar Walls (Red Mix) — 5:28 4. Sug

Released digitally worldwide on 5 April 2024 by NPG Records, United States of Division is a rare 2004 recording originally offered as a virtual B‑side for Cinnamon Girl via the NPG Music Club,

This feature reframes Prince as one of the great guitar thinkers of his generation — a player whose technique, tone, and imagination continue to inspire musicians across genres. Five years after his passing, Guitar Player captures the depth of his artistry through the voices of those who knew his playing best

Welcome 2 America is the first fully unreleased Prince studio album to be issued posthumously, and the tenth posthumous album overall. Recorded in 2010 and originally intended for a 2011 release in conjunction with the Welcome 2 America Tour, the project was unexpectedly shelved for reasons that remain unknown. Its eventual release in 2021 presents the final configuration Prince prepared, requiring no new mixes or technical reconstruction. The album captures Prince’s sharp co

The “Special Deluxe Edition” framing signals a broadened scope: more pages, more archival content, and a more complete narrative of Prince’s evolution across genres, eras, and identities.

A Long Live Vinyl cover feature exploring the creation, legacy, and archival resurrection of Prince’s 1999 era, published alongside the announcement of the 10‑LP Super Deluxe Edition box set.

The 2018 release of Nothing Compares 2 U marked the first official posthumous Prince single, unveiling his original 1984 studio recording. Issued two years after his passing, the release presented the full‑length version alongside a newly prepared edit, supported by a surprise digital rollout and a video featuring raw 1984 rehearsal footage of Prince and The Revolution. The physical editions followed shortly after, forming the centrepiece of a multi‑format release strategy. �

Nothing Compares 2 U is a digital single by Prince, issued during the posthumous archival period. Released digitally on 19 April 2018, the track marked the first official posthumous Prince single, unveiling Prince’s original 1984 studio recording of a song he had given to The Family for their 1985 album The Family. The release reflects a return to Prince’s mid‑80s sonic palette, showcasing the clarity and emotional weight of the original arrangement. The track was recorded in