Slave / New World is one of the most symbolic artefacts of Prince’s mid‑’90s transformation — a handmade bridge between the defiant end of the Warner era and the creative liberation of Emancipation. Handed directly to fans inside Paisley Park, the cassette captures the intimacy, urgency, and rebellion of a moment when Prince was redefining his identity, his sound, and his relationship to the music industry. A true collector’s treasure.

Gold is the soaring, emotional climax of *The Gold Experience* — a symbol‑era epic that Prince often described as the true successor to Purple Rain. Paired with the fiery, hometown‑proud Rock ’N’ Roll Is Alive!, the single captures both his grand romanticism and his fierce musical defiance. Though it charted modestly in the US, its UK Top 10 success and the cult status of its B‑side have cemented Gold as one of the era’s most beloved releases.

A VH-1 Fashion Awards VIP Symbol Drop. RELEASE DETAILS Date: December 3, 1995 Catalogue: None assigned Format: Promo Cassette Single Country: United States Label: Not On Label (Self-released / NPG) Availability: VIP Giveaway at VH-1 Fashion Awards A-Side: P Control (House Mix) THE STORY Released on December 3, 1995 as an ultra-limited promo cassette, “P Control” was handed out exclusively to VIP attendees at the VH-1 Fashion Awards, where Prince O(+> opened the show by lip-sy

Co‑produced and arranged with longtime collaborator Ricky Peterson, the track appeared in multiple versions including the Extended Remix, Album Version, Quiet Night Mix (featuring Eric Leeds on saxophone), and several edits. The single peaked at No. 20 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart, remaining for three weeks, and was issued across vinyl, CD, and cassette formats with regional variations in Australia, Canada, and the US.

The Gold Experience is Prince’s seventeenth studio album and the first released under his new unpronounceable symbol name (often referred to as ). Released in September 1995, it blends funk, rock, and soul with the signature New Power Generation sound. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince (as ) Label: NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records Format: 2×LP / CD Country: Worldwide Released: September 25, 1995 (UK) / September 26, 1995 (USA) The album features a mix of high-energy funk-rock

A worldwide maxi‑single showcasing the emotional core of The Gold Experience — complete with extended mixes, regional variants, and one of ’s most powerful ballads.

The Good Life was the second single to be released from the album Exodus (first in the USA, where the album was ultimately not released), by The New Power Generation, in North America, United Kingdom, and Europe. The single was re-released in the UK in 1997, following the Platinum People Mix receiving a lot of airplay on Rock FM 97.4, a radio station in the north-west of England. The US edition contained some of the Get Wild remixes included on the UK/European editions of the

The 5 August 1995 edition of The Kingston Whig-Standard reviews Rosie Gaines’ debut album Closer Than Close, noting her background with Prince and the New Power Generation. Publication: The Kingston Whig-Standard Date: August 5, 1995 Country: Canada The review introduces Rosie Gaines as a protégé of the singer once called Prince and the dominant voice on “Diamonds and Pearls,” as well as a multi-instrumentalist in the New Power Generation. It states that her album does not so

The second studio album by Rosie Gaines (and her first since leaving The New Power Generation), released on June 13 1995 on Motown Records. The album features significant writing and musical contributions from Prince on several tracks. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Rosie Gaines Label: Motown Records Release Date: June 13 1995 Country: United States (with International and Japanese variants) Format: CD, Cassette Length: 65:41 (US version) / 72:03 (International) / 73:57 (Japanese) T

The second single from The New Power Generation’s album Exodus (the first single in the USA, where the album was ultimately not released). Released in the United States on June 13 1995 on NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The NPG (The New Power Generation) Label: NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records Release Date: June 13 1995 Country: United States Format: CD Maxi-Single, 12" Single, Cassette, Promo Releases TRACK LISTINGS CD Single (9 17859-2) The Go

A 1995 article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Warner Bros.’ new leadership hopes to release Prince’s long-delayed album The Gold Experience in the fall, amid ongoing contract tensions between the artist and the label. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune Date: May 26, 1995 Country: USA Section / Pages: Popular Music / Page 57 Title: New Warners’ team hopes Prince’s album will be out in the fall THE STORY Staff writer Jon Bream details comments from new Warner

A funky and energetic album that further established Candy Dulfer’s signature jazz-funk sound in the mid-90s. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Candy Dulfer Label: BMG / Ariola Date: 1995 Catalogue: 74321 31513 2 Format: CD Album Country: Europe THE STORY Big Girl is the third studio album by Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer, released in 1995. The album blends jazz-funk, soul, and contemporary grooves, showcasing her powerful alto saxophone playing alongside strong rhythmic tracks and me

A full‑throttle NPG club assault — remixes, rarities, and mid‑’90s funk energy at its wildest. RELEASE DETAILS Date: 20 March 1995 Catalogue: 0061195NPG (CD) / 0061190NPG (12") / 4-021370 (AU Cassette) Format: CD Maxi-Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Cassette Maxi Country: United Kingdom / Europe / Australia Label: NPG Records A-Side: Get Wild THE STORY Released on 20 March 1995, Get Wild was the lead single from the album Exodus by The New Power Generation. An earlier version appea

Exodus is the second "solo" album by the New Power Generation, a wild, conceptual funk-rock party record released primarily in Europe. It features Prince heavily disguised as Tora Tora alongside strong band performances led by Sonny T. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: New Power Generation Label: NPG Records Format: CD, LP, MC Country: Europe, Australia, Taiwan (not released in the USA) Released: 27 March 1995 Genre: Funk, Rock, R&B Length: 65:33” THE STORY A playful, narrative-driven

Released on March 20, 1995, “Get Wild” became the first European single from Exodus, featuring exclusive tracks and remixes unique to the UK/EU market.

A second wave of anticipation surrounds these Wembley dates — not just because they mark the end of the UK leg, but because they capture the artist formerly known as Prince at a moment of fierce reinvention. London audiences are promised a night where funk, theatre, and creative defiance collide on one of the city’s biggest stages.

A powerful and provocative Time Out London cover featuring the giant Love Symbol with an anchor tattoo, questioning Prince’s identity crisis during his battle with Warner Bros. and the “SLAVE” protest. PUBLICATION Publication: Time Out London Date: March 15–22, 1995 (Issue No. 1282) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Sex Symbol or Slave? Prince Tells All THE STORY This striking black-and-white cover is dominated by a massive white Love Symbol (O(+>)

Released in the USA on March 14, 1995, Purple Medley was issued as a stand‑alone single to coincide with The Ultimate Live Experience tour in Europe. The medley was created at the request of the tour promoters, who wanted Prince to incorporate his classic hits into the show. Instead of performing a traditional hits medley live, Prince produced a studio‑crafted megamix, accompanied by a video screened before the concerts.

Suddenly a small man appears from behind a grey door. He is wearing a long velvet coat and eating bread wrapped in a pink napkin. As the foursome step a little closer, they recognize the wire thin moustache, immaculate black hair, huge brown eyes and elegant gold jewelry.

A restless, shape‑shifting performance that revealed both the genius and the growing pains of an artist reinventing himself in real time.

Prince launches a concentrated run of UK and European dates in March 1995, performing across England, Scotland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland. The tour features the stripped‑down NPG lineup of the mid‑90s, with a focus on musicianship, groove, and the evolving sound of the Gold era. TOUR DATES • Mar 3 1995 — London, England — Wembley Arena • Mar 4 1995 — London, England — Wembley Arena • Mar 5 1995 — London, England — Wembley Arena • Mar 7 1995 — London, England — Wemb

A spectacular fold-out poster supplement from Top Of The Pops Magazine featuring Prince in full flamboyant stage glory during his Symbol era, complete with a large commemorative tribute spread inside. PUBLICATION Publication: Top Of The Pops Magazine Date: March 3, 1995 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Special Pullout Supplement / Fold-out Poster Title: Prince Souvenir Pullout THE STORY This eye-catching supplement folds out into a huge poster of Prince performing liv

The standout single from 1-800 New Funk — a soulful Margie Cox performance backed by rare Prince‑associated material and a promo‑only B‑side.

A fascinating two-page mail-order flyer from Prince’s New Power Generation that reveals the vibrant, independent ecosystem he built during his mid-90s battle for creative freedom. PUBLICATION Publication: New Power Generation Official Mail-Order Catalogue / Stock List Date: Circa 1994–1995 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full two-page flyer Title: NPG In Stock Items List THE STORY This densely typed leaflet served as the official direct-to-fan catalog for Prince’s NPG