Coverage of local music awards notes that Prince, after a steamy three-song performance, did not accept his awards in person. He sent Wendy Melvoin (guitarist in his band) to pick up the trophy. She quipped, “He screams. I don’t. That’s why I’m accepting.” Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: Tuesday, May 22, 1984 Country: United States Section: Awards coverage (continued from page 1C) THE STORY The article highlights Prince’s rising prominence with his “distinctiv

This was the fifth and final single released from Prince’s breakthrough double album 1999. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: November 23, 1983 Catalogue: 7-29548 Format: 7" Single Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Side A Let’s Pretend We’re Married (3:40) Side B Irresistible Bitch (4:11) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production Wendy & Lisa – background vocals (on Irresistible Bitch) THE STORY “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” wa

This 7" single was the third release from Prince’s groundbreaking double album 1999, featuring the limited edition poster/calendar sleeve. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: August 17, 1983 Catalogue: 7-29503 / 9 29503-7 Format: 7" Single (Poster Sleeve) Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Side A Delirious (3:56) Side B Horny Toad (2:13) THE STORY “Delirious” was released as the third single from the 1999 album in August 1983, nearly a year a

This Australian 7" single was released to promote Prince’s double album 1999. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: August 1983 Catalogue: 7-29520 / MX208187 Format: 7" Single Country: Australia Australia 7" Single (7-29520) Side A Automatic (3:38) Side B Something In The Water (Does Not Compute) (4:00) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production THE STORY “Automatic” is a funky, synth-driven track from Prince’s landmark 1999 album. It was released as a single i

Warner Bros. re-releases Prince’s “1999” single to capitalize on his pop crossover momentum after “Little Red Corvette,” helping the 1999 album surpass platinum sales. Publication: USA Today Date: Friday, June 10, 1983 Country: United States Location: McLean, Virginia Section: Entertainment / Music News THE STORY Seeking to solidify Prince’s new-found success as a crossover artist on the pop charts, Warner Bros. has re-released “1999,” the first single from his critically acc

This extremely rare UK promotional 12" single was pressed to promote the full double album version of 1999 after the initial single-disc release. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: Spring / Summer 1983 Catalogue: SAM 172 Format:Dance Music Sex Romance (D.M.S.R.) Promo 12" Single Country: UK Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Side A Dance Music Sex Romance (D.M.S.R.) (8:15) Side B Dance Music Sex Romance (D.M.S.R.) (8:15) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album

The edited UK single-LP version of Prince’s breakthrough double album 1999, released in March 1983 with a new 7-track running order and a striking photo cover, helping introduce Prince to a wider British audience. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: March 7, 1983 Catalogue: 925 170-1 (UK) Format: LP (Single Album) Country: United Kingdom & Europe CONTEXT & NOTES Issued to make the album more commercially accessible outside the US, this version hel

1999 is Prince’s fifth studio album and his first double album, released in October 1982. A groundbreaking, futuristic masterpiece, it marked his commercial breakthrough and introduced the world to the full power of The Revolution. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 27, 1982 (USA) Catalogue: 9 23720-1 (2LP) Format: 2LP (US), Single LP (UK/Europe reissue 1983) Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY 1999 is a bol