7" - UK - W9525 7" - New Power Generation (LP Version) New Power Generation was released as the third single in the USA and the fourth in Europe from Prince’s Graffiti Bridge soundtrack. In Europe, it followed Melody Cool by Mavis Staples and Round And Round by Tevin Campbell, making it the second single credited directly to Prince in that region. Issued two months after the album, the single received a worldwide release. The 7" and cassette editions paired the main track wit

This Lancaster New Era feature by Gary Graff and W. Kim Heron reviews Prince’s new album Graffiti Bridge, describing it as a creative and accessible return to form. The article praises the record’s 17 songs for their spiritual undertones, musical diversity, and seamless blend of rock, R&B, and funk. Publication: Lancaster New Era Date: August 23 1990 Country: United States The review highlights Graffiti Bridge as Prince’s most focused and consistent effort since Purple Rain.

This Huntsville Times review by Tom Moon examines Prince’s Graffiti Bridge soundtrack album, describing it as a bold reinvention of his musical approach. The article praises his minimalist style, playful tone, and refusal to conform to pop expectations, calling the record a creative and subversive statement. Publication: The Huntsville Times Date: August 23 1990 Country: United States THE STORY Moon’s review opens with Prince’s provocative line from We Can Funk and frames G

This Province feature by Tom Harrison reviews Prince’s new album Graffiti Bridge, describing it as a bold, spiritual, and myth‑laden project that opens the 1990s with renewed purpose. The article contrasts Prince’s moral and mystical themes with the usual rock tropes of sex and drugs, calling the record a striking departure from Lovesexy and Batman. Publication: The Province Date: August 23 1990 Country: Canada Harrison’s review explores Graffiti Bridge as both an album and a

This Austin American‑Statesman feature by Michael MacCambridge reviews Graffiti Bridge, describing Prince’s renewed creative energy and calling the project a “full‑blown call to funk‑rock arms.” The article positions the soundtrack and film as a confident return to form after Batman, reaffirming his genius and musical range. Publication: Austin American‑Statesman Date: August 23 1990 Country: United States The review highlights Graffiti Bridge as Prince’s latest double‑album

Graffiti Bridge is Prince’s twelfth full‑length studio album and serves as the companion to the motion picture of the same name. Released worldwide in August 1990, (20 August 1990 (UK) 21 August 1990 (USA), it arrived fourteen months after Batman. Although it shares its name with an earlier abandoned film and soundtrack project from 1987/1988, the released album bears little resemblance to that earlier configuration, aside from the inclusion of “Graffiti Bridge,” “The Questio

This Daily News entertainment front page from August 1990 spotlights new releases from two musical legends — Prince and Elvis Presley. The feature pairs Prince’s Graffiti Bridge double album with a retrospective Elvis package, The Great Performances, under the shared headline “New Tunes from Prince and the King.” Publication: Daily News (EXTRA Section) Date: August 20 1990 Country: United States The left‑hand article, “A ‘Bridge’ of Size & Scope from the Kid” by Jim Farber

This Star Tribune feature from August 1990, written by Jon Bream, reviews Prince’s Graffiti Bridge soundtrack album, predicting it could be his most successful release since Purple Rain. The article praises the record’s musical focus, collaborative spirit, and its balance between funk, spirituality, and accessibility. Publication: Star Tribune Date: August 20 1990 Country: United States Under the headline “‘Graffiti Bridge’ Soundtrack Album May  Be Prince’s Top Winner Since

This Huntsville News feature from August 1990, written by Jon Pareles for the N.Y. Times News Service, explores Prince’s evolving sound and lyrical themes surrounding love, spirituality, and sexuality. The article reviews his new album Graffiti Bridge and reflects on how his music continues to fuse sensuality with innovation. Publication: Huntsville News Date: August 20 1990 Country: United States Under the headline “Sonic and Sexual Updates from Prince,” Pareles examines P

Prince: “Thieves in the Temple” – Handwritten Lyrics Song: Thieves in the Temple From the album: Graffiti Bridge (1990) Rare handwritten working draft of “Thieves in the Temple”, one of Prince’s standout singles from the Graffiti Bridge era. The page shows Prince’s creative process with multiple revisions, crossed-out lines, circled sections, and structural notes. Key Content Notable Details The lyrics feature the iconic chorus “There comes a thief in the temple tonight…” alo

This 12" maxi-single was the lead release from the Graffiti Bridge album and film. Artist: Prince Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: August 2, 1990 Catalogue: 0-21598 Format: 12" Single Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST USA 12" Single (0-21598) Side A Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) Side B Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) Temple House Dub (5:06) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version on Graffiti Bridge (1990) Various international 7" a

7" - UK - W9751 Thieves In The Temple (Album Version) Thieves In The Temple was released on 17 July 1990 as the lead single from Prince’s twelfth album Graffiti Bridge, arriving five weeks before the album. The track received a worldwide release and included the additional non‑album piece Thieves In The Temple (Part II). Although it appeared as the second track, there was no separate B‑side, marking the second time a lead single did not contain a new B‑side, following Alphab

The July 13, 1990 edition of The Kerryman reviews Prince’s “Nude” tour concert at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork, Ireland, praising the massive crowd’s enthusiastic response despite some local objections. Publication: The Kerryman (Kerry North ed.) Date: July 13, 1990 Country: Ireland Location: Tralee / Cork Section: News / Entertainment THE STORY The article reports that over 50,000 fans roared in approval for Prince’s raunchy and provocative set in Cork. Despite protests from a l

“Jerk Out” was released in Germany on July 13, 1990 as part of the international rollout for The Time’s album Pandemonium. The single featured Prince’s significant uncredited contributions as writer, producer, and performer. The German production was also used as the UK release. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS Label: Paisley Park Records / Reprise Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single (also 12", CD) Country: Germany Catalogue: 5439-19750-7 (7"), 7599-21722-0 (12"), 759

The fourth studio album by The Time, released in conjunction with the band’s appearance in the movie Graffiti Bridge. Unlike previous albums, Pandemonium featured significant input from band members alongside Prince’s contributions. It became the group’s highest-charting album to date. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Time Title: Pandemonium Date: July 10, 1990 Label: Warner Bros. Records / Paisley Park Format / Type: LP / Cassette / CD Country: USA / Worldwide TRACK

The July 9, 1990 edition of the Irish Independent reviews Prince’s “Nude” tour concert at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork, celebrating a massive 50,000-strong crowd and Prince’s electrifying performance. Publication: Irish Independent Date: July 9, 1990 Country: Ireland Location: Dublin / Cork Section: Entertainment / Music Review THE STORY The article describes Prince’s raunchy and provocative set in Cork as a huge success, with over 50,000 fans roaring in approval. Despite some lo

The July 9, 1990 edition of the Evening Herald celebrates Prince’s massive concert at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork, with over 50,000 fans turning out for his high-energy “Nude” tour performance. Publication: Evening Herald Date: July 9, 1990 Country: Ireland Location: Dublin / Cork Section: Entertainment / Music Review THE STORY The article describes the huge turnout and electric atmosphere as Prince delivered a raunchy, sensational show. It highlights the crowd’s enthusiasm, Pri

While on tour in the UK, three tracks were recorded on this date: "Schoolyard", "Daddy Pop", and "Walk Don’t Walk". Release Date: October 27, 2023 Album: Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition (Vault Tracks Part 1) Previously unreleased track from Prince’s Diamonds And Pearls recording sessions, finally issued in 2023 as part of the Super Deluxe Edition. Key Content Notable Mentions Recorded on July 2 1990 at Olympic Studios in London (on the same day as “Daddy Pop” and “Wa

Publication: Sunday Sun (Newcastle upon Tyne, England) Date: Sunday, July 1, 1990 Page: 12 Author: Deborah Cavanagh A major feature on Prince during his record-breaking 19-date UK tour in 1990. The article portrays Prince as the reigning master musician of the era, focusing on his charisma, stage command, and the massive public interest surrounding his British shows. Key Content Notable Mentions The piece describes Prince “strutting his minuscule stuff” and highlights the hug

The June 24, 1990 edition of The Independent reviews Prince’s “Nude” tour performance, praising the stripped-down showmanship while noting the power of the performance. Publication: The Independent Date: June 24, 1990 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Arts / Music Review THE STORY John Pyle’s review describes Prince’s “Nude” tour as a more austere production compared to previous lavish shows. Gone were the fetishes and elaborate costumes; instead, Prince deli

Tribune mentions the cable broadcast of Prince’s 1984 film Purple Rain on KMSP-TV in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Publication: The Duluth News-Tribune Date: June 22, 1990 Country: United States Location: Duluth, Minnesota Section: Arts / Television THE STORY The article notes that Purple Rain, the film that launched Prince to superstardom, airs that night at 7 p.m. on KMSP-TV. It highlights the movie’s Oscar-winning original song score. CONTEXT AND NOTES This local TV li

The June 20, 1990 edition of the Evening Standard features a highly positive review of Prince’s concert at Wembley Arena, praising his genius performance and stage presence. Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 20, 1990 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: The Critics / Music Review THE STORY The review describes Prince’s spectacular show at Wembley Arena, highlighting his energetic performance, new material, and ability to captivate the audience. It notes th

June 2, 1990 – September 10, 1990 TOUR DATES — EUROPE • June 2, 1990 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Stadion Feijenoord • June 3, 1990 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Stadion Feijenoord • June 5, 1990 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Gentofte Stadion • June 6, 1990 — Kiel, West Germany — Ostseehalle • June 7, 1990 — Hamburg, West Germany — Alsterdorfer Sporthalle • June 9, 1990 — Hamburg, West Germany — Alsterdorfer Sporthalle • June 10, 1990 — Hannover, West Germany — Niedersachsenstadion • Ju

Hollywood columnist Marilyn Beck reports that rumors of frantic re-editing on Prince’s upcoming film Graffiti Bridge are untrue, according to producer Arnold Stiefel. The article also mentions Prince’s upcoming “Thieves In the Temple” single and video from the movie PUBLICATION Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: May 27, 1990 Country: USA Section / Pages: Page 77 Title: Marilyn Beck (Tribune Media Services) THE STORY The column addresses circulating rumors that Prince’s Graf