Glam Slam & Escape (Collective)

TMarc Bolan as Toby Tyler’s "Blowin' In The Wind" was released as a CD single in the UK by Archive Jive Records (catalog number ZAR CDS...

One year on – the world still weeps at Garden Lodge gates Freddie Forever, a one-page tribute in Bravo magazine, December 9, 1992. On the first anniversary of Freddie Mercury’s death (November 24, 1992), fans from across the globe gathered at 1 Logan Place, London. Flowers, candles, tears, and a thousand voices singing “We Are the Champions”. Mary Austin joined them; a wax figure was unveiled at Rock Circus; one pregnant fan even legally changed her name to Freddie Mercury. N

A Love Symbol Biblical-Funk Epic Released as a 12-inch maxi-single in the US on December 3, 1992, on Paisley Park/Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: 9 40574-0 / 0-40574), Prince And The New Power Generation’s “7” was the third single from the Love Symbol album. Featuring the Album Version, After 6 mixes, Acoustic Version, Album Edit, and “2 Whom It May Concern,” this apocalyptic funk masterpiece — sampling Lowell Fulsom’s “Tramp” — peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and w

one-page review titled “Salacious,” December 1, 1992.

Three-Page Q Magazine Feature, December 1, 1992 Prince's studio and office HQ at 7801 Audubon Road-that's Paisley Park to you, squire - where amplifiers are left on 24 hours a day "to prolong active life and sound fidelity". Last year's electric bill was $65,000. You might not think this blandly anonymous edifice would be rock music's most mythical palace of fantasy. But yes, this really is Paisley Park, Minneapolis, USA. Prince is your host, and Q's Mat Snow is your tour gui

Prince's Tramp-Sampled Salvation Warner Bros. Records, in conjunction with Paisley Park, released Prince and The New Power Generation’s “7” as a 7-inch vinyl and cassette single in the UK on November 23, 1992, catalogue: (W 0147 / 5439-18599-7 & W0147C). The single was the fourth from the Love Symbol album. The A-side was the Album Edit (4:23), backed with the delicate Acoustic Version (3:54) — both featuring a sample of Lowell Fulsom & Jimmy McCracklin’s “Tramp”. Peaked

A Love Symbol Apocalyptic Groove Released by Paisley Park/Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: 7-18824) in the US on November 17, 1992, the 7-inch vinyl single of Prince and the New Power Generation’s “7” is backed with the “7 (Acoustic Version).” This epic biblical-funk anthem, co-written/composed by Prince with Lowell Fulsom and Jimmy McCracklin (sample of “Tramp”), was from the Love Symbol album. The A-side stormed to No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 23 weeks and was certifi

A Love Symbol Funk Tease Prince And The New Power Generation’s “Damn U” 7-inch vinyl single was released in the US on November 17, 1992, on Paisley Park/Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: 7-18700). Backed with “2 Whom It May Concern” (featuring a sample of The Headhunters’ “God Make Me Funky”), this sensual slow-jam, written/composed/performed by Prince & NPG, was from the Love Symbol album. The A-side peaked at No. 32 on Billboard Hot R&B Singles for 18 weeks and No. 108 Bubbl

NPG's Funky Name-Drop Dance Prince and the New Power Generation’s “My Name Is Prince” remix maxi-single, was released in the EU on November 2, 1992, on Paisley Park/Warner Bros. Records. This 5-track CD maxi-single featured remixes of the second single from the Love Symbol Album, showcasing Prince’s hip-hop and house influences. Produced by Prince, the original track’s boastful rap and funky groove were reimagined in club-ready versions, peaking at No. 7 on the UK Singles Cha

Prince's "My Name Is Prince" was released as a 12" Vinyl Maxi Single in the U.S. on October 22, 1992. Additionally, a 7" vinyl single, a CD single, a CD single promo, a cassette single, a cassette maxi-single, a CD maxi-single in Digipak, three additional promotional CD singles, and a reissued CD maxi-single were released on September 1, 1992, under Paisley Park and Warner Bros. Records. The reissue’s exact date is unspecified but assumed to be within 1992 or later (please co