A substantial 16-page special feature in the February 1997 issue of Mojo magazine titled “Prince: The Truth,” offering an in-depth look at The Artist Formerly Known As Prince during a pivotal and mysterious period at Paisley Park. Publication: Mojo – The Music Magazine Date: February 1997 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: 16-Page Special Insert / Feature Title: Prince: The Truth THE STORY While the main cover features Nick Drake, the magazine includes a dedicated 14-pa

A brief but significant update announces the planned reopening of Prince’s Paisley Park Studios in mid-June 1996, along with rare sales figures for his recent releases. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Star Tribune Date: April 26, 1996 Country: United States Section / Pages: Popular Music column (Page 57) THE STORY Prince’s publicist confirmed that Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen will reopen in mid-June after a period of closure due to cash-flow issues. The report also notes re

A article from the St. Cloud Times reporting on Prince’s name change to the Love Symbol and his separation from the New Power Generation, published days after his 35th birthday. Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: June 9, 1993 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment News Title: Prince of Paisley Park now the Cities Cipher THE STORY The article announces that Prince has changed his name to the stylized symbol combining male and female signs, which also titles his

RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Steeles Label: Elektra Records / Nonesuch Date: June 8, 1993 Catalogue: US: 9 61290-2 / GER: 7559-61290-2 Format: CD Country: United States (primary) THE STORY Heaven Help Us All is the debut studio album by the Minneapolis-based gospel group The Steeles (comprised of siblings Fred, JD, Jearlyn, Jevetta, and Billy Steele). The album blends contemporary gospel with soulful R&B elements and features the Prince-penned track “Well Done,” a powerful, u

The first single from Carmen Electra’s self-titled album, released on June 18 1992 on Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records. It was issued simultaneously across North America, the UK, and Europe. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Carmen Electra Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records Release Date: June 18 1992 Country: United States / UK / Europe / Australia Format: 7", 12", CD, Cassette, Promos THE STORY “Go Go Dancer” was released eight months before the Carmen Electra album (origin

A video single featuring the full-length music video for “Sexy M.F.”, presented as a short film with beginning and ending credits. Released in the United States on June 16 1992 on Paisley Park / Warner Reprise Video. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The New Power Generation Label: Paisley Park / Warner Reprise Video Release Date: June 16 1992 Country: United States Format: VHS (NTSC) Length: 12:00 minutes Director: Sotera Tschetter TRACK LISTINGS (US VHS) VHS (38314-3) Sex

A rare promotional 12" single sent to select DJs on Prince’s 34th birthday, featuring the explicit funk anthem “Sexy M.F.” — the first single from the Love Symbol Album officially credited to Prince and the New Power Generation. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: June 7, 1992 Catalogue: PRO-A-5570 (Promo) / L-39777 (Yellow Vinyl) Format: 12" Single Country: United States CONTEXT & NOTES Due to its explicit lyri

A highly sought-after promotional 12" single released on Prince’s 33rd birthday, featuring the extended 9:36 version of “Gett Off” — the first release officially credited to Prince and the New Power Generation. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: June 7, 1991 (Promo) Catalogue: JUN7 (Promo) Format: 12" Single (One-sided Promo) Country: United States THE STORY “Gett Off” was initially released as a limited promo-

Extremely rare 1987 promotional cassette of Prince’s legendary withdrawn album The Black Album, featuring the original Paisley Park / Tape Gallery pressing dated November 18, 1987. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince Title: The Black Album Date: November 18, 1987 (Promo Cassette) Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Format / Type: Cassette, Album, Promo Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: None TRACK LIST Side One Le Grind Cindy C. Dead On It When 2 R In Love Sid