Eric Leeds blends jazz‑funk sophistication with Paisley Park DNA on an album where “Aguadilla” quietly echoes Prince’s melodic fingerprints.

In Chanhassen, Minnesota lies the mythical land of Paisley. Within this creative domain exists the Prince family, always in motion, always ready to entertain the masses. A collective of awe-inspiring talent that never exhausts itself. An absorbing musical whirlpool of never-ending fun.

T.C. Ellis released his debut and only album True Confessions on May 28, 1991, via Prince’s Paisley Park Records. The album features significant Prince contributions, including the track “Miss Thang” where Prince plays all instruments and produces. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T.C. Ellis Label: Paisley Park Records Format: CD / LP / MC Country: United States Released: May 28, 1991 Genre: Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B Length: 56:57 TRACK LIST CD / LP / MC Track Listing: Side 1 Intro Dope Segue

Mavis Staples’ First Paisley Park Album — Featuring Prince’s Writing & Production on Six Tracks RELEASE DETAILS Date: May 24, 1989 Catalogue: 9 25817-1 (LP) / 9 25817-2 (CD) Format: LP, CD, Cassette Country: United States Label: Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. THE STORY Time Waits For No One is the seventh solo studio album by gospel and R&B legend Mavis Staples, and her first (and only) album released on Prince’s Paisley Park Records. Prince wrote, produced, and largely

The Final Lovesexy Single — a spiritual ballad paired with the provocative Camille B-side Scarlet Pussy RELEASE DETAILS Date: October 24, 1988 Catalogue: W 7745 (7") / W 7745 T (12") / W 7745 CD (CD) Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single, CD Single Country: United Kingdom Album: Lovesexy (1988) A-Side: I Wish U Heaven (Edit / Parts 1, 2 & 3) B-Side: Scarlet Pussy (by Camille) THE STORY Released on October 24, 1988 as the third and final single from Lovesexy, “I Wish U Heaven” pa

In a rare moment of second‑guessing, Prince decided only days before release that “Glam Slam” was the wrong choice for a follow‑up single and attempted to halt distribution — but the process was already too far along to stop.

Paisley Park’s Psychedelic Power Pop Gem — Featuring Prince’s “Neon Telephone” RELEASE DETAILS Date: May 24, 1988 Catalogue: 9 25717-1 (LP) / 9 25717-2 (CD) Format: LP, CD, Cassette Country: United States Label: Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. THE STORY Vermillion was the only album released by Los Angeles band The Three O'Clock on Prince’s Paisley Park Records. Blending jangly psychedelic pop with 1980s production, the album captured the band’s signature sound while rece

“Alphabet St. showed Prince at his most stripped‑back and playful, turning minimal funk into a Top 10 moment.” Alphabet St. — UK Chart Overview Prince’s Alphabet St. entered the Official UK Singles Chart in early May 1988 and reached its peak during the chart week 8 May – 14 May 1988, climbing to No. 9. Released on Paisley Park (W7900), the single became the lead UK hit from the Lovesexy era and marked Prince’s return to the UK Top 10 following the Sign “O” The Times campaign

Prince released “Alphabet St.” as the lead single from his tenth studio album Lovesexy TRACK LIST US 7" Single (7-27900) A. Alphabet St. (Edit) – 2:25 B. Alphabet St. (Cont.) – 3:14 US 12" Maxi-Single (0-20930) A. Alphabet St. (Album Version) – 5:40 B. Alphabet St. (This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip) – 7:48 US Cassette Single (4-27900) Same tracklist as the 7" US CD Promo Single (PRO-CD-3079) Alphabet St. (Edit) – 2:25 Alphabet St. (LP Version) – 5:40 Alphabet St. (Extended V

A stripped‑back Lovesexy groove, Alphabet St. launched as the lead single from Prince’s tenth album Lovesexy RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 15, 1988 Catalogue: W 7900 (7") / W 7900 T (12") / W 7900 CD (CD) Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single, CD Mini Single, Cassette Country: United Kingdom Album: Lovesexy (1988) A-Side: Alphabet St. (Edit / Album Version) B-Side: Alphabet St. (This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip) THE STORY Released in the UK on April 15, 1988 as the lead single fr

Released in March 1988, the album includes the Prince‑written and recorded track “So Strong,” Dale’s only Paisley Park release.

I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man” was released on December 19, 1987 as the fourth and final commercial single from Sign O’ The Times (with “Hot Thing” also issued as a promo‑only single). Arriving seven months after the album, the single received a worldwide release and became one of the era’s most recognisable tracks.

I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man is one of Prince’s sharpest pop‑rock statements — a story‑driven track with a blistering guitar break and a hook that still hits decades later. The UK single’s tight 3:39 fade made it radio‑ready, while Hot Thing added a dancefloor punch. With multiple label variants and a strong chart run, it remains a favourite among collectors and a testament to the creative fire of the Sign O’ The Times era.

The song features vocals from Sheena Easton and percussion from Sheila E., though neither is credited on the single sleeve. Prince also credited himself as “Camille” for additional vocals, continuing the gender‑bending persona introduced earlier in the album sessions.

“Sign o’ the Times” was released on February 18, 1987 as the lead single from Prince’s landmark album of the same name. Originally intended for the cancelled Dream Factory and Crystal Ball projects, the track was constructed almost entirely on the Fairlight CMI, with Prince performing all vocals and instruments.

Prince’s first instrumental album released under any name — a dark, hypnotic jazz-funk masterpiece recorded in just four days. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Madhouse Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: January 21, 1987 Catalogue: PAIS 1 (US), 925 545-1 (Europe) Format: LP / Cassette / CD Country: United States / Europe THE STORY 8 is the debut album by Madhouse, a fictional side project led by Eric Leeds. Entirely instrumental, the album features all eight tracks writt

Anotherloverholenyohead captures the final spark of The Revolution — a playful, horn‑driven funk workout that radiates the theatricality of the Parade era. Pairing it with I Wanna Be Your Lover was a clever UK‑only move, reconnecting fans with the youthful disco‑funk that launched Prince’s career. The result is a single that bridges two eras: the raw ambition of 1979 and the sophisticated experimentation of 1986. A vibrant collectible from a moment of transformation.

Mountains” was released on 21 May 1986 as the second single from Parade, the third and final album credited to Prince and the Revolution. Arriving five weeks after the album, the single featured the non‑album B‑side “Alexa De Paris,” a guitar‑driven instrumental that became a cult favourite and later resurfaced in extended form on the European CD single of “Letitgo” in 1994.

US 7" single for Mountains (7‑28711), released 7 May 1986. Format: 7" Single Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Country: USA Release Date: 7 May 1986 Genre: Pop • Funk • Rock Style: Parade‑Era Minimalism • Orchestral Funk Overview Released on 7 May 1986, Mountains became the second single from Parade, Prince’s eighth studio album and the third credited to Prince and the Revolution. Arriving five weeks after the album, the single was backed with “Alexa De Paris,” a non‑alb

Released 5 March 1986, the US Maxi‑Single for Kiss features exclusive extended mixes and the non‑album b‑side ♥ Or $, becoming Prince’s third US No. 1 single.

Released on 4 March 1986, the album includes three Prince‑written tracks — 100 MPH, Strawberry Lover, and I Guess It’s All Over — alongside seven additional songs produced by Brownmark and David Z.

Prince's Minimalist Funk Masterpiece

“Paisley Park” was released on May 24 1985 as the second single from Around The World In A Day, though in the UK, Europe, and Australia it functioned as the lead single from the album. It arrived five weeks after the album’s release — on the very same day Prince recorded “Hello” in the studio.