1999 was Prince's fifth full-length studio album, following Controversy. The album was released in the United States on October 27, 1982 as an eleven-track double LP through Warner Bros. Records. Although the name The Revolution appeared in mirror-writing on the sleeve, the album itself was not officially attributed to Prince and the Revolution and remained credited to Prince. The original American edition presented the complete 70:35 album across four sides of vinyl. This or

Released on October 27, 1982, 1999 receives a detailed and decidedly mixed assessment from Jon Bream in this November 28 Minneapolis Tribune review. Bream praises Prince’s synthesiser work, rhythms, instrumental hooks and musical versatility, but argues that the sprawling double album is less successful lyrically and emotionally. Even with those reservations, the review identifies several standout moments, including “1999,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Delirious,” “Free” and “D.M.