A report in The Atlanta Voice highlighting the strong, enthusiastic reception Prince received during his first European tour in support of Dirty Mind, with major UK music papers and audiences praising his outrageous sexual frankness, multi-instrumental talent, and electrifying live performances. Publication: The Atlanta Voice Date: Saturday, July 25, 1981 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment Title: Prince Hailed In Europe THE STORY The article details Prince’

John Coldstream reviews Prince’s first London performance at the Lyceum, expressing disappointment that the gap between the young Minneapolis artist’s considerable pre-show hype and his actual stage delivery was unusually wide. Publication: The Daily Telegraph Date: Thursday, June 4, 1981 Country: United Kingdom Section: Rock Byline: By John Coldstream THE STORY The review describes Prince’s entrance with bandmates Dez Dickerson and André Cymone (spelled Samone in the article

Prince’s historic first-ever European tour — a short but impactful three-date run in late May/early June 1981 promoting the Dirty Mind album, marking his debut on the continent. TOUR DATES May 29, 1981 – Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands June 2, 1981 – Lyceum Ballroom, London, UK (First UK show) June 3/4, 1981 – Théâtre Le Palace, Paris, France TOUR DETAILS: Dates: May 29 – June 4, 1981 Countries: Netherlands, United Kingdom, France Supporting Album: Dirty Mind (1980) THE STOR

A local concert listing in The Columbus Ledger announcing Prince’s performance that same evening at the Municipal Auditorium in Columbus, Georgia, during his Dirty Mind Tour, presented alongside a classical music event. Publication: The Columbus Ledger Date: Tuesday, December 16, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / On the Schedule Title: On the Schedule THE STORY The short notice highlights Prince as “the disco star whose latest album is ‘Dirty Mind’”

Prince is a 20-year-old from Minneapolis who writes his own songs and plays all musical instruments on his albums (but performs with a band in live shows, as at the Ritz last Tuesday). ... He likes to throw a little shock treatment at the public by wearing bikini underwear as part of his stage costume (‘I’m comfortable that way’) and by doing songs like those on his latest album, ‘Dirty Mind’ and ‘Do It All Night,’ for instance. ... Prince says, ‘A lot of politicians are basi

A pre-concert announcement in The Columbus Ledger promoting Prince’s upcoming appearance at the Columbus Auditorium on Tuesday, December 16, 1980, during his Dirty Mind Tour, with Teena Marie as the opening act. Publication: The Columbus Ledger Date: Thursday, December 11, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Miscellaneous / Entertainment Listings Title: Disco Concert THE STORY The listing describes Prince as “the flashy disco star” whose latest album is Dirty Mind. I

“Prince is 20 years old and has a self-proclaimed ‘dirty mind.’ His newest album on Warner Brothers Records, which he produced, arranged, composed and performed himself, includes a sensual song called ‘Sister’ which takes an unorthodox view of brotherly love. Another graphically erotic ditty, ‘Do It All Night,’ is . . . er . . . self-explanatory. He’s pictured on the front cover in just a black g-string and short jacket, and he’ll wear the same garb when he appears in his ‘Al

A concert announcement in The Atlanta Journal promoting Prince’s upcoming Dirty Mind Tour date on Sunday, December 14, 1980, at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, with Teena Marie as the opening act. Publication: The Atlanta Journal Date: Sunday, December 7, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Listings Title: Prince, the disco glamor boy... THE STORY The listing describes Prince as “the disco glamor boy” and highlights his self-produced Dirty Mind al

“Prince, Dirty Mind (Warner Bros. BSK-3478). If Smokey Robinson ever went modern, he’d probably sound like this young singer-songwriter from Minneapolis, who scores a breakthrough with an album that’s spare, sparkling, incredibly infectious and decidedly X-rated. — D.A.” Publication: The Buffalo News (Buffalo Evening News) Date: Friday, December 5, 1980 Country: United States Section: Record Reviews / Pop Music Catalog Number: Warner Bros. BSK-347 THE STORY A concise, highly

A concert announcement in The Buffalo News promoting Prince’s upcoming performance at Shea’s Buffalo on Thursday, December 4, 1980, during his Dirty Mind tour. Publication: The Buffalo News Date: December 1, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Pop Music / Concert Listings Title: Prince Here Thursday THE STORY The short piece announces that Prince, described as “the young writer and arranger,” will perform at Shea’s Buffalo at 8 p.m. on Thursday. It highlights his lat