A local Minnesota newspaper publishes a three-star review of Prince’s hit film Purple Rain, praising his musical performances while noting the film’s stiff dramatic elements PUBLICATION Publication: Post-Bulletin Date: Saturday, May 25, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 42 Title: PURPLE RAIN (R) PUBLICATION Publication: Post-Bulletin Date: Saturday, May 25, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 42 Title: PURPLE RAIN (R) THE STORY The review descri

“Paisley Park” was released on May 24 1985 as the second single from Around The World In A Day, though in the UK, Europe, and Australia it functioned as the lead single from the album. It arrived five weeks after the album’s release — on the very same day Prince recorded “Hello” in the studio.

Around the World in a Day is Prince’s seventh studio album and the third to credit The Revolution. Released in April 1985, it marked a deliberate shift away from the commercial pop-funk of Purple Rain toward a more psychedelic, experimental, and opulent sound. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The Revolution Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: April 22, 1985 Catalogue: 9 25286-1 Format: LP Country: United States (worldwide release) Following the massive success

Prince’s first single on the Paisley Park label in the US, Raspberry Beret launched the Around The World In A Day campaign with a psychedelic pop masterpiece backed by the non‑album favourite She’s Always In My Hair. Artist: Prince and the Revolution Title: Raspberry Beret Release Date: 15 May 1985 (US 7" release) Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Format: 7" Vinyl Catalogue Number: 7-28972 Country: United States Length: 6:58 (combined A/B sides) Raspberry Beret was the first

A bold and provocative mid-80s magazine cover featuring Prince in a dramatic, partially bared pose, promoting a free giant poster and teasing an in-depth feature. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Freeze Frame Date: April 1985 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover THE STORY This eye-catching Freeze Frame cover showcases Prince in a striking, theatrical pose with the bold headline “PRINCE A ROYAL DEROBED” and the promise of a “FREE GIANT POSTER MOST BARING YET.” The c

A global broadcast, a record‑breaking food drive, and new film ambitions — Prince’s world in March 1985 was expanding in every direction at once.

On March 25, 1985, Prince accepted the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for Purple Rain at the 57th Oscars in Los Angeles. Dressed in a sequined cloak and flanked by Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, he delivered a brief, heartfelt speech — then disappeared backstage, skipping the press room entirely. The moment was shown once, never repeated, and never forgotten.

A holiday concert becomes a lightning rod for moral debate, revealing the cultural power — and provocation — of Prince at the height of the Purple Rain era.

March 20, 1985 In a rare morning performance far from the spotlight, Prince turned a Bronx auditorium into a sanctuary of sound — a moment where the Purple Rain era’s heart shone brighter than its spectacle.

A concise but powerful snapshot of the Purple Rain Tour’s humanitarian reach, as Prince’s fans help push a nationwide food drive toward record‑breaking territory.

A sharp, stylish debut that proves the Minneapolis Sound was never a one‑man universe — Jesse Johnson steps forward with authority.

A tantalizing early update announcing Prince’s psychedelic follow-up to Purple Rain, with “Paisley Park” set as the lead single and new material already being previewed live. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: March 10, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Music News Brief THE STORY Jon Bream reports that Prince’s new album, Around the World in a Day, is expected to arrive in record stores around April 1. “Paisley Park” is slated as the fir

A superstar under fire and in full bloom — Prince’s 1985 headlines reveal an artist balancing controversy, creativity, and the weight of global fame.

The UK‑exclusive 7" pairing of “Let’s Go Crazy” and “Take Me With U” — a high‑energy snapshot of Prince and the Revolution at their Purple Rain peak.

The definitive UK 12" edition of “Let’s Go Crazy / Take Me With U,” featuring the extended mix and the full‑length “Erotic City” — a cornerstone of the Purple Rain era.

The B‑side featured an edited version of Baby I’m A Star, also from Purple Rain. The single charted well, peaking at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 40 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. Released in North America, Japan, and New Zealand, it remains one of the most beloved pop‑rock duets of Prince’s 1980s catalogue.

A bold one-page NME advert announcing the UK re-release of Prince’s double A-side hit “1999” / “Little Red Corvette” by public demand during the height of Purple Rain mania. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: January 12, 1985 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: One-page single advertisement THE STORY This striking advert declares that, due to overwhelming public demand, Warner Bros. is re-releasing Prince’s classic double A-side “1999” / “Little

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Chaka Khan Cover Date: January 12, 1985 Publication: Record Mirror Country: United Kingdom Striking front cover featuring soul/R&B superstar Chaka Khan. The issue is headlined as “Official Top of the Pops Chart” and promotes Chaka Khan with the tagline “and the night of the living dead”. It also highlights major artists including Hall and Oates, Spandau Ballet, Madonna, and Nile Rodgers. Notable Details Powerful close-up portrait

The Time’s Funky Bird Dance — Morris Day’s final fling with the original lineup RELEASE DETAILS Date: January 11, 1985 Catalogue: 7-29045 (7") / 0-20315 (12") Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single Country: United States (with UK & Germany variants) A-Side: “The Bird (Edit)” – 3:41 B-Side: “My Drawers (Edit)” – 3:42 THE STORY Released on January 11, 1985 as the third and final single from The Time’s third album Ice Cream Castle, “The Bird” was a high-energy funk track built aroun

A major French magazine celebration of Prince as the defining artist of 1985, featuring a striking cover and an extensive seven-page interior spread. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: BEST Magazine Date: January 1985 (No. 198) Country: France Section / Pages: Front Cover + Seven-page interior feature THE STORY This lavish BEST Magazine package declares 1985 “L’Année du Prince” (The Year of Prince). The vibrant cover showcases a charismatic portrait of Prince, while the seven-page i

November 4, 1984 – April 7, 1985 TOUR DATES • November 4, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 5, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 7, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 8, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 9, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 11, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 12, 1984 — Detroit, MI — Joe Louis Arena • November 14, 1984 — Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Coliseum • November 15, 198