Final promotional advertisement for Ashford & Simpson with Special Guest Prince on Saturday, December 9, 1978, at the Township in Columbia, South Carolina. Tickets available at Williams Music or via Chargit. Publication: The Times and Democrat Date: Friday, December 8, 1978 Country: United States Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad repeats the earlier promotion with a photo of Ashford & Simpson and highlights Prince

Concert advertisement for Ashford and Simpson with Special Guest Prince on Saturday, December 9, 1978, at the Township (Township Auditorium) in Columbia, South Carolina. Tickets available at Township outlets or via Chargeit. Publication: The Columbia Record Date: Saturday, November 25, 1978 Country: United States Location: Columbia, South Carolina Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad features a photo of Ashford & Simpson and promotes Prince as the openi

Prince’s early Minneapolis groove gets its first standalone spotlight RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 21, 1978 Catalogue: WBS 8713 Format: 7" Single Country: United States / Canada A-Side: “Just As Long As We’re Together” (Edit) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “In Love” THE STORY The second single from Prince’s debut album For You, “Just As Long As We’re Together” was released exclusively in the US market. It features a special 3:25 edit unique to this single r

"Soft And Wet" is Prince’s debut single, released from his first album For You. It marked the beginning of his legendary recording career at the age of 19. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA (and select international markets) Released: 7 June 1978 (Prince’s 20th birthday) Genre: Funk, R&B, Pop Length: 3:01 (A-side) A-Side: Soft And Wet (3:01) B-Side: So Blue (4:26) Catalogue #: US: WBS 8619 THE STORY A smooth, sens

For You is the debut studio album by Prince, released when he was only 19 years old. A remarkable one-man-band effort, Prince wrote, produced, arranged, and performed every instrument and vocal on the album (with the exception of one co-writing credit). The record blends funk, soul, pop, and rock with romantic, playful, and sometimes sensual themes, showcasing his extraordinary talent and ambition right from the start. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Record