Prince released “Sexuality” as the second single from the Controversy album in West Germany in October 1981. It was issued in 7" and 12" commercial formats along with a 12" promotional single. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Germany (West Germany) Released: October 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Sexuality” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Controversy” Written by: Prince Produc

Prince released “Controversy” as the lead single from his album of the same name on September 2, 1981 in the USA, backed with “When You Were Mine”. The song became a major dance hit, topping the Billboard Disco chart for six weeks. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United States Released: September 2, 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Controversy” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “W

A report in The Atlanta Voice highlighting the strong, enthusiastic reception Prince received during his first European tour in support of Dirty Mind, with major UK music papers and audiences praising his outrageous sexual frankness, multi-instrumental talent, and electrifying live performances. Publication: The Atlanta Voice Date: Saturday, July 25, 1981 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment Title: Prince Hailed In Europe THE STORY The article details Prince’

Prince released the non-album track “Gotta Stop (Messin' About)” as a UK single on June 12, 1981, backed with “Uptown”. It was issued in multiple configurations but failed to chart despite heavy promotion. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: June 26, 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, New Wave A-Side: “Gotta Stop (Messin' About)” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Uptown” Written by: Prin

Sounds Music Paper (UK) published a full-page ad promoting the debut release of the non-album track “Gotta Stop (Messin' About),” which also featured promotion for the album Dirty Mind. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: June 12, 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, New Wave A-Side: “Gotta Stop (Messin' About)” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Uptown” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prin

John Coldstream reviews Prince’s first London performance at the Lyceum, expressing disappointment that the gap between the young Minneapolis artist’s considerable pre-show hype and his actual stage delivery was unusually wide. Publication: The Daily Telegraph Date: Thursday, June 4, 1981 Country: United Kingdom Section: Rock Byline: By John Coldstream THE STORY The review describes Prince’s entrance with bandmates Dez Dickerson and André Cymone (spelled Samone in the article

Prince’s historic debut performance in the United Kingdom at the Lyceum Ballroom on June 2, 1981 — a pivotal, under-attended but legendary show during the Dirty Mind era that marked his first breakthrough with British audiences and the music industry. EVENT DETAILS: Date: Tuesday, June 2, 1981 Venue: Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, London Promoter: Alec Leslie Presents Ticket Price: £3.00 Attendance: Sparse (mostly music industry professionals – a few hundred people) Tour: Dirty

Prince released the non-album track “Gotta Stop (Messin' About)” as a UK single on May 29, 1981, backed with “I Wanna Be Your Lover”. The striking zebra-print sleeve and multiple formats made it a notable release despite it failing to chart. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: May 29, 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Gotta Stop (Messin' About)” Written by: Prince Produced

Provocative pre-show promotional piece in London’s Evening Standard highlighting Prince’s outrageous image ahead of his first-ever British concert at the Lyceum Ballroom on June 2, 1981. PUBLICATION: Date: May 19, 1981 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Page 14 Title: Promotional feature on Prince THE STORY The Evening Standard ran this eye-catching advertorial featuring a striking full-length photo of Prince in his signature Dirty Mind stage outfit: high-heeled boots,

“Do It All Night” was a UK-only single pairing two of the most provocative tracks from Prince’s Dirty Mind album, released as both 7" and 12" formats with identical album versions. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" & 12" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: March 6, 1981 A-Side: “Do It All Night” B-Side: “Head” Both tracks Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST UK 7" Single (K 17768) A. Do It All Nig