The 2019 Super Deluxe Edition of 1999 is widely regarded as one of the most significant archival releases of Prince’s career. It offers the most complete portrait of his early‑’80s creative universe — a period defined by experimentation, ambition, and the birth of the Minneapolis sound.

A Long Live Vinyl cover feature exploring the creation, legacy, and archival resurrection of Prince’s 1999 era, published alongside the announcement of the 10‑LP Super Deluxe Edition box set.

The single “1999 (The New Master)” backed with various remixes was released independently by NPG Records on February 2, 1999.

🟣 The New Power Generation – Album: Mar‑1995 CD, LP, MC — NPG Records / Edel – 009 0360 2 / 009 0360 1 / 009 0360 4 Released: March 27, 1995 (Europe) When Exodus arrived in Europe on 27 March 1995, it marked one of the most fascinating pivots in Prince’s career — a moment where he stepped sideways, disguised himself, and let his band take the spotlight while still shaping every corner of the music. Credited to The New Power Generation, the album is officially the group’s se

Prince’s breakthrough double‑album returns to the UK in full form — restored, expanded, and riding the Purple Rain wave.

Little Red Corvette was released for the first time in the UK on April 4 1983 as part of a concentrated promotional push surrounding Prince’s planned London dates at the Dominion Theatre. Multiple formats — a standard 7", a double‑pack 7", and two 12" editions — were issued to support the campaign

Released in the US on February 9, 1983, Little Red Corvette was the second single from Prince’s fifth studio album 1999. Arriving three and a half months after the album, the single became one of Prince’s first major international hits and played a crucial role in establishing him as a mainstream force.

Issued in multiple UK variants — including Drayton/WEA paper labels, silver‑label represses, and 12-inch editions — the release helped establish Prince as a rising international force just before the Purple Rain explosion

Prince performed nearly all instruments and vocals • Recorded at Kiowa Trail Home Studio and Sunset Sound • Peaked at No. 9 on Billboard 200; No. 1 on R&B Albums • Over 4 million US sales (4× Platinum by 1999) • Early CD omitted “D.M.S.R.” due to 64‑minute limit • Jacksonville LP pressing includes misprinted “Made in S A” label