A genuine piece of Prince’s iconic Purple Rain tour history is now available: a stage-used tambourine personally played by Prince during the 1985 Purple Rain Tour, featuring the handwritten inscription “Love God.” Item Highlights Artist: Prince Era: Purple Rain Tour (1985) Item: Tambourine (stage-used) Inscription: “Love God.” handwritten by Prince Auction: Heritage Auctions This tambourine was used by Prince on stage during one of his most legendary and visually spectacular

America (12" Version) stands as one of the defining long‑form recordings of Prince’s mid‑’80s period — a fusion of protest funk, psychedelic improvisation and Minneapolis groove. Its 21‑minute runtime showcases Prince’s band‑leader instincts, his political edge and his willingness to push the boundaries of the 12" format.

A rare and elegant 1985 Christmas card personally sent by Prince, featuring striking original artwork on the front The card features a bold, artistic front cover with a winged angel in a red robe standing on a globe against a black-and-white geometric background, accented by a flowing red ribbon. Below the illustration it reads “Happy Christmas” in elegant script. Inside, on a plain cream background, Prince wrote the simple message “Love God” followed by his flowing signature

A major two-page feature in Blues & Soul spotlighting Sheila E. during the peak of her solo success with the album Romance 1600 and her association with Prince. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Blues & Soul Date: October 15, 1985 (Issue 443) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover Story + Two-page interior feature THE STORY This in-depth feature explores Sheila E.’s solo career breakthrough with Romance 1600, her transition from percussionist to frontwoman, and her strong c

This was the third single from Around The World In A Day, featuring artwork taken from the album cover. Artist: Prince and the Revolution Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: October 14, 1985 Catalogue: W8858 / 928 858-7 Format: 7" Single Country: UK Produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince & The Revolution TRACK LIST UK 7" Single (W8858) Side A Pop Life Side B Girl LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version on Around The World In A Day (1985) 12" versions with

This extended 12" single was the fourth and final release from Around The World In A Day. Artist: Prince and the Revolution Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: October 2, 1985 Catalogue: 0-20389 Format: 12" Single Country: USA Produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince & The Revolution TRACK LIST USA 12" Single (0-20389) Side A America (21:46) Side B Girl (7:36) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version on Around The World In A Day (1985) UK/European releases (p

One of the most important and visually striking Rolling Stone covers of the 1980s, featuring Prince’s major interview breaking his silence after Purple Rain. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Rolling Stone Date: September 12, 1985 (Issue No. 456) Country: United States Section / Pages: Front Cover + Six-Page interior feature THE STORY This landmark Rolling Stone cover and extensive six-page interview captures Prince opening up about his life, career, family, and creative process. T

The extended 12" single release from Prince’s eighth studio album Around the World in a Day. Released in the United States on June 19 1985 on Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records. This was Prince’s first single on his own Paisley Park label. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The Revolution Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Release Date: June 19 1985 (12" release) Country: United States Format: 12" Single (Commercial & Promo) TRACK LISTINGS (US 12") Commercial 12" Sin

Vanity, Prince’s former protégé and former leader of Vanity 6 / Apollonia 6, asserts full control over her career, starring in the new film The Last Dragon and releasing her own solo album on Motown. Publication: Chronicle Tribune Date: Monday, June 10, 1985 Country: United States Location: Marion, Indiana Section: Entertainment THE STORY The article profiles Vanity (Denise Matthews) one year after Purple Rain, highlighting how she has taken complete charge of her career afte

Concert review of Jesse Johnson’s Revue making their local debut at First Avenue in Minneapolis, following the breakup of The Time. PUBLICATION: Date: May 31, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Review (Page 2C) Title: Johnson revue a bit short in local debut THE STORY Jon Bream reviews Jesse Johnson’s Revue performance at First Avenue. While noting Johnson’s charisma, strong backing band, and hits like “Be Your Man,” the review criticizes the show fo