A local announcement in the Star Tribune detailing casting calls for extras in Prince’s forthcoming feature film Purple Rain, to be shot in Minneapolis with a budget of approximately $3.2 million. Publication: Star Tribune Date: Friday, September 30, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Local News Title: Purple Rain movie casting information THE STORY The article reports that Prince’s first feature film, a musical titled Purple Rain, is about to begin

A hometown “Critic’s choice” preview in the Star Tribune promoting Morris Day and the revamped Time’s performance at First Avenue, noting their hopes of appearing as extras in Prince’s forthcoming movie Purple Rain. Publication: Star Tribune Date: Friday, September 30, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: Critic’s choice / Music Title: Critic’s choice/Music THE STORY The short piece invites readers to see Morris Day and the revamped Time strut their stuff at First Ave

A striking early-80s cover featuring Prince during the 1999 era, promoting one of the more substantial interviews of his pre-Purple Rain breakthrough period. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Musician Date: September 1983 (Issue No. 56) Country: United States Section / Pages: Front Cover THE STORY This cover showcases a dramatic close-up portrait of Prince with the bold headline “Prince Talks! Stranger Than Fiction” by Barbara Graustark. The feature promises an in-depth interview r

This 7" single was the third release from Prince’s groundbreaking double album 1999, featuring the limited edition poster/calendar sleeve. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: August 17, 1983 Catalogue: 7-29503 / 9 29503-7 Format: 7" Single (Poster Sleeve) Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Side A Delirious (3:56) Side B Horny Toad (2:13) THE STORY “Delirious” was released as the third single from the 1999 album in August 1983, nearly a year a

This Australian 7" single was released to promote Prince’s double album 1999. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: August 1983 Catalogue: 7-29520 / MX208187 Format: 7" Single Country: Australia Australia 7" Single (7-29520) Side A Automatic (3:38) Side B Something In The Water (Does Not Compute) (4:00) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production THE STORY “Automatic” is a funky, synth-driven track from Prince’s landmark 1999 album. It was released as a single i

Warner Bros. re-releases Prince’s “1999” single to capitalize on his pop crossover momentum after “Little Red Corvette,” helping the 1999 album surpass platinum sales. Publication: USA Today Date: Friday, June 10, 1983 Country: United States Location: McLean, Virginia Section: Entertainment / Music News THE STORY Seeking to solidify Prince’s new-found success as a crossover artist on the pop charts, Warner Bros. has re-released “1999,” the first single from his critically acc

Stevie Nicks’ sophomore solo album The Wild Heart solidified her status as a rock superstar following the massive success of Bella Donna. A multi-platinum release filled with mystical rock anthems, it features the chart-topping single “Stand Back,” which includes an uncredited but unmistakable keyboard contribution from Prince. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Stevie Nicks Title: The Wild Heart Date: June 6/10, 1983 Label: Modern Records Format / Type: LP (Vinyl Album) C

Stevie Nicks releases “Stand Back” as the lead single from The Wild Heart, featuring an uncredited synthesizer performance by Prince. The single becomes one of her signature solo tracks, reaching No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

This extremely rare UK promotional 12" single was pressed to promote the full double album version of 1999 after the initial single-disc release. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: Spring / Summer 1983 Catalogue: SAM 172 Format:Dance Music Sex Romance (D.M.S.R.) Promo 12" Single Country: UK Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Side A Dance Music Sex Romance (D.M.S.R.) (8:15) Side B Dance Music Sex Romance (D.M.S.R.) (8:15) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album

The April 28, 1983 cover of Rolling Stone features Prince with Vanity in a striking, intimate portrait under the bold headline “PRINCE’S HOT ROCK”, accompanied by a major interior feature on Prince’s secret life Publication: Rolling Stone Date: April 28, 1983 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Front Cover + Interior Feature THE STORY The cover shows Prince in a purple jacket and ruffled shirt with Vanity in a matching purple studded outfit. Inside, the extensi