The December 1992 issue of Q Magazine features a bold review of Prince’s Love Symbol album under the provocative headline “SALACIOUS: His name is Prince and he’s got a huge libido.” Publication: Q Magazine Date: December 1992 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Album Review / Interior Feature THE STORY T his in-depth review examines Prince’s The Love Symbol Album (with the New Power Generation), praising its mix of stud songs, pumping funk, soul ballads, and bou

The single peaked at No. 27 on the Official BBC Singles Chart, remaining for six weeks. Issued in a picture sleeve with a matching cassette, it remains a beloved symbol‑era collectible.

This intimate ballad was the fourth single released from Diamonds and Pearls, issued on the same day as the album’s third single “7”, marking a double-release strategy during the later stages of the album’s promotion cycle. Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: November 17, 1992 Catalogue: 5439-18700-2 Format: CD Single (Cardboard Sleeve) Country: US TRACK LIST USA CD Single (5439-18700-2) Damn U (Unique Single Version) (4:04) 2

Produced, arranged, and performed by Prince & The New Power Generation. Remixes engineered by Dave Aron and Eric Anest, with edits and arrangements by Steve Beltran. Photography by Randee St. Nicholas, capturing the Love Symbol era’s regal, militaristic aesthetic. Released during Prince’s name‑change transition and the height of his NPG‑driven hip‑hop experimentation.

My Name Is Prince was released in the United States across an unusually wide array of formats in late 1992, reflecting Prince’s full‑scale push behind the second single from the Love Symbol album. While the US 12-inch vinyl maxi‑single arrived on October 22, 1992, most other US formats — including the 7-inch, CD single, cassette single, cassette maxi‑single, CD maxi‑single, Digipak edition, and multiple promotional CDs — were issued earlier on September 1, 1992 under Paisley

The Love Symbol Album (commonly known as the Symbol Album) is Prince’s fourteenth studio album and the second to feature his backing band The New Power Generation. Released in October 1992, it was conceived as a conceptual “fantasy rock soap opera” with a narrative involving an Egyptian princess, a rock star, and the sacred 3 Chains o’ Gold. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The New Power Generation Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: October 13, 1992 Catalogue:

Night Calls is the thirteenth full‑length studio album by British rock/soul singer Joe Cocker. The US edition, released on Jul 14, 1992, features an alternate tracklist and cover compared to the European versions. This edition includes Five Women, written by Prince, later released by Prince as 5 Women on The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale. BACKGROUND Night Calls was first released in Europe in Oct 1991, followed by a UK edition in Mar 23, 1992. The US release arrived later with

RELEASE INFORMATION Released July 6, 1992 7" Vinyl Single A. Sexy M.F. (5:25) B. Strollin’ (3:46) : UK: W0123 7" UK Vinyl Shaped Picture Disc: W0123P Cassette Single :W0123C (Same both sides) CD & 12" : W0123CD Sexy M.F. (5:25) Strollin’ (3:46) Daddy Pop (5:16) UK: W0123 UK: W0123 BACKGROUND Sexy M.F. was the first single to be released from Prince’s fourteenth album, the second album to be credited to Prince and the New Power Generation. A May 1992 configuration of the S

The July 1992 issue of VOX Magazine features Prince on the cover with the intriguing headline “The Secret Life Of PRINCE”, exploring why he is one of the most bootlegged artists in the world and delving into his mysterious persona. Publication: VOX Date: July 1992 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover + Interior Feature THE STORY This major feature examines Prince’s prolific output, his vast vault of unreleased material at Paisley Park, multiple alter

The lead single from the album O(+> and the New Power Generation, “Sexy M.F.” was a bold, funky, and explicit track that showcased Prince’s raw energy and attitude during the early 90s. Stickered promotional 12" - USA - PRO-A-5570 A Side Sexy MF (5:25) B Side Sexy MF (5:25) 7" - USA - 7-18817 A Side Sexy MF (Album Version 5:25) B Side Strollin' (Album Version 3:46) Remark Die-cut white sleeve THE RELEASE VARIANTS & PACKING Label: Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Format: 7

Loïs Lane’s third studio album Precious (credited as Loïs L. in the US due to legal reasons), released on June 22, 1992, featuring multiple Prince contributions including the co-written tracks “Qualified” and a new version of “Sex.” RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Loïs Lane (credited as Loïs L. in the US) Title: Precious Date: June 22, 1992 (US Release) Label: Polydor Records Format / Type: CD, LP, Cassette (MC) Country: United States TRACK LIST (US Version) Side / Disc

Celine Dion’s self-titled second English-language studio album, released in the UK and Australia on June 22, 1992, featuring the Prince-penned ballad “With This Tear” and marking an important step in her international breakthrough. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Celine Dion Title: Celine Dion Date: June 22, 1992 (UK & Australia) Label: Columbia Records Format / Type: LP/CD/TC Country: United Kingdom / Australia TRACK LIST (LP) Side A Introduction Love Can Move Mountai

The June 19, 1992 edition of the Manchester Evening News features a full-page advertisement for Prince & The New Power Generation’s concert at Manchester City Football Ground on Friday, June 26, 1992. Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: June 19, 1992 Country: United Kingdom Location: Manchester Section: Concerts / Advertisement THE STORY The advert promotes Prince’s show at Maine Road with special guests The Pasadenas and Carmen Electra. It includes ticket prices (£21)

The June 18, 1992 edition of The Independent features a review of Prince’s concert at Earls Court, discussing the contrasting elements of his solo brilliance and the group performance with the New Power Generation. Publication: The Independent Date: June 18, 1992 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Rock / Arts THE STORY The review examines Prince’s live show, highlighting the tension between his individual genius (dancing, showmanship, and musicality) and the co

The first single from Carmen Electra’s self-titled album, released on June 18 1992 on Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records. It was issued simultaneously across North America, the UK, and Europe. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Carmen Electra Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records Release Date: June 18 1992 Country: United States / UK / Europe / Australia Format: 7", 12", CD, Cassette, Promos THE STORY “Go Go Dancer” was released eight months before the Carmen Electra album (origin

The June 17, 1992 edition of The Daily Telegraph features a lively review by Tony Parsons of Prince’s concert at Earls Court, praising his extraordinary dancing and stage presence while offering a mixed assessment of the overall show. Publication: The Daily Telegraph Date: June 17, 1992 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Rock / Concert Review THE STORY Tony Parsons highlights Prince’s incredible dancing ability, comparing him to legends like Gene Kelly and Jame

The June 16, 1992 edition of the Evening Standard features a glowing review by Tim Cooper of Prince’s Earls Court concert, describing it as a sizzling, high-energy show and mentioning the exclusive after-show at the Hard Rock Cafe. Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 16, 1992 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music Review THE STORY Tim Cooper praises Prince’s dynamic performance, the spectacular stage production, Rosie Gaines’ vocals, the New Power Genera

The June 16, 1992 edition of the Evening Standard features an enthusiastic review by Joseph Gallivan of Prince’s concert at Earls Court, celebrating the spectacular stage show and his enduring pop genius during the Diamonds and Pearls tour. Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 16, 1992 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: The Critics / Music Review THE STORY Joseph Gallivan praises Prince’s dynamic performance, the powerful band (New Power Generation), Rosie

A video single featuring the full-length music video for “Sexy M.F.”, presented as a short film with beginning and ending credits. Released in the United States on June 16 1992 on Paisley Park / Warner Reprise Video. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The New Power Generation Label: Paisley Park / Warner Reprise Video Release Date: June 16 1992 Country: United States Format: VHS (NTSC) Length: 12:00 minutes Director: Sotera Tschetter TRACK LISTINGS (US VHS) VHS (38314-3) Sex

This limited edition one-sided picture disc 12" was released exclusively in the UK to coincide with the Diamonds and Pearls Tour, serving as the fifth single from the album in that territory and a special collector’s item for fans. Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: June 15, 1992 Catalogue: W0113TP Format: Picture Disc 12" Single (Collector’s Edition, One-Sided) Country: UK Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Princ

Third studio album by Dutch duo Loïs Lane featuring significant contributions from Prince, including co-writing and performing on “Qualified” and “Sex”. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Loïs Lane Title: Precious Release Date: June 9, 1992 (Europe) Label: Polydor Records Format: CD / LP / Cassette Country: Netherlands (initial release) THE STORY The album includes two Prince co-written tracks: “Qualified” (with Kirk Johnson) and a re-recording of “Sex” (with Levi Seacer, Jr.). Prince a

A rare promotional 12" single sent to select DJs on Prince’s 34th birthday, featuring the explicit funk anthem “Sexy M.F.” — the first single from the Love Symbol Album officially credited to Prince and the New Power Generation. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: June 7, 1992 Catalogue: PRO-A-5570 (Promo) / L-39777 (Yellow Vinyl) Format: 12" Single Country: United States CONTEXT & NOTES Due to its explicit lyri

The May 24, 1992 cover of the Sunday Mirror Magazine features a striking portrait of Prince with the bold headline “PRINCE POWER: THIS IS THE SUMMER OF ROCK”. Publication: Sunday Mirror Magazine Date: May 24, 1992 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover THE STORY This vibrant cover showcases Prince in a bright orange/yellow shirt, captured in a thoughtful pose with his hand near his face. The issue promotes Prince as a major force in rock music during th

This 12" single was released as part of the continued promotion for the hugely successful Diamonds and Pearls album, highlighting Prince and the New Power Generation’s socially conscious side with a powerful mid-tempo funk track that addressed materialism and inequality. Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: March 16, 1992 Catalogue: W 0091 T / 9362-40417-0 Format: 12" Single Country: Germany / Europe Written by: Prince Produced