A genuine piece of Prince’s iconic Purple Rain tour history is now available: a stage-used tambourine personally played by Prince during the 1985 Purple Rain Tour, featuring the handwritten inscription “Love God.” Item Highlights Artist: Prince Era: Purple Rain Tour (1985) Item: Tambourine (stage-used) Inscription: “Love God.” handwritten by Prince Auction: Heritage Auctions This tambourine was used by Prince on stage during one of his most legendary and visually spectacular

Jimmy Jam (James Samuel Harris III) (born June 6, 1959) is an American keyboardist, songwriter, producer, and founding member of The Time. Known for his sophisticated synthesizer work, infectious grooves, and visionary production style, he became one of the most important architects of the Minneapolis Sound. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince personally recruited Jimmy Jam (along with Terry Lewis and other members of the band Flyte Tyme) in 1981 to form The Time. Jimmy served as the gr

Timeless, a 10-track compilation featuring rare and previously unreleased studio recordings from Prince’s legendary Paisley Park Vault, will be released on 28 August 2026 via Sony. Spanning nearly four decades of Prince’s career (1977–2016), the collection brings together tracks that have remained hidden until now, offering fresh insight into his creative process across different eras. Highlighted Tracks: "I Am You" – A home recording from 1978, performed live only twice in e

First Avenue Kickoff Party and Maya McClean Experience Sold Out; Single Tickets Remain Available for Celebration of Life Concert, Club 3121 and Select Events City of Minneapolis Proclaims June 1–7 “Prince Celebration Week” as Fans Gather for Prince Celebration's 10th Anniversary Concert, Club 3121 and Citywide Events CeeLo Green, Meli'sa Morgan & More Headline Free Block Party and Inaugural Prince Sing-Along on June 6 Prince Celebration 2026 Tops Previous Attendance Records,

A rare and exclusive Prince release, “All A Share Together Now” / “7 (E Flat Version)” was given away free to attendees of the Prince Celebration at Paisley Park (June 8–11, 2023). Presented as a cassette-shaped USB stick with custom artwork, this limited edition contains previously unreleased or rare tracks from the Prince Vault. Lyrics All A Share Together Now Uh Dig me Like father teaches Like son do With each generation The past improved Wealthy, wise & stronger still (Uh

Paisley Park (@PaisleyPark) June 1, 2026 New Music Announcement (this week)... 🎵💜 Paisley Park has officially teased that new Prince-related music is coming this week. The announcement was posted alongside the iconic Love Symbol, building excitement among fans for what could be a new single, vault release, or special project dropping before the end of the week. Stay tuned — more details expected very soon. #Prince #PaisleyPark #NewMusic

‘1958-4EVER’ exhibit offers an intimate look at Prince’s life, legacy, and philosophy on the 10th anniversary of his passing BYLINE Nagashia Jackson | Rolling Out STORY Paisley Park, the iconic recording complex and former home of Prince Rogers Nelson, has unveiled a powerful new exhibit titled “1958 – 4EVER” to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the legendary artist’s passing. The immersive exhibition, which opened to the public on June 3, 2026, offers visitors an emotional

Source: Omega Auctions – The John Peel Collection Part  Three Date: May 6 2026 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Auction Lot 51 Title: Prince  7″ Singles Pack with Promos  & Press Material This Omega Auctions lot from The John Peel Collection Part Three presents a 13‑item pack of Prince 7″ singles, including rare UK promos and press materials. Highlights include “Get Off – Urge Single Edit” (SAM 888) with label representative notes, “Little Red Corvette” (W9436) in pos

Prince’s “Baltimore” released as an exclusive limited 7" vinyl single in Germany, available only as a covermount with the March 2026 issue of Musikexpress magazine. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince Title: Baltimore Date: February 13, 2026 Label: NPG Records / Legacy Recordings Format / Type: Vinyl, 7", Single, Magazine Covermount Country: Germany Catalogue: None (exclusive) TRACK LIST Side A Baltimore (4:33) Side B Stare (3:45) THE STORY Ten years after Prince’s p

This promotional CD single was the second radio-focused release from Prince O(+>’s 1999 album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, highlighting two different edits of the powerful title track. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: Arista / NPG Records Date: Early 2000 Catalogue: ARPCD-3830 Format: Promo CD Single (Standard Jewel Case) Country: USA A-Side: “Man'O'War” (Radio Edit Without Guitar Solo) (3:56) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Man'O'War (Radio Edit Without Guitar Solo) (3:56) M

Prince’s soulful, organic late‑period masterpiece HitnRun Phase Two finally arrives on vinyl (and CD) worldwide — a decade after its digital debut and months after its cult status solidified. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince Title: HitnRun Phase Two Date: January 30, 2026 (Worldwide 2LP & CD) Label: NPG Records / Legacy Recordings Format / Type: 2LP Vinyl & CD Country: Worldwide TRACK LIST Side A • Baltimore • Rocknroll Loveaffair • 2 Y. 2 D. Side B • Look At Me,

Prince’s late‑period studio experiment HitnRun Phase One finally arrives on vinyl for the first time — a decade after its digital debut and years after gaining cult status. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince Title: HitnRun Phase One Date: January 30, 2026 (10 Year Anniversary Vinyl) Label: NPG Records / Sony Music Format / Type: 2LP Vinyl Country: Worldwide Catalogue: 19658730191 TRACK LIST Side One • Million $ Show (feat. Judith Hill) • Shut This Down (feat. Rita O

A limited‑edition tribute pressing pairing two late‑period Prince statements — issued exclusively with the Rolling Stone Germany special edition RELEASE DETAILS Date: February 13, 2026 Catalogue: Not assigned (Rolling Stone Germany exclusive) Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Germany A-Side: “Fallinlove2nite” (feat. Zooey Deschanel) B-Side: “Hardrocklover” THE STORY Released on February 13, 2026 as an exclusive covermount 7" vinyl single with the February 2026 issue of Rolling

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album by Prince and the Revolution, the Prince Estate in partnership with Warner Records and Legacy Recordings, released Around The World In A Day: The Singles, exclusively for RSD Black Friday.

Released digitally in the US on August 29, 2025, by Legacy Recordings, “Sign O’ The Times (Live In Rotterdam 1987)” presents a previously unreleased performance from Prince’s iconic 1987 Sign o’ the Times Tour. Captured at the Rotterdam Ahoy, this 5:26 live version showcases Prince and his touring band delivering the title track with fierce intensity, expanded arrangements, and the unmistakable electricity of the era.

America (12" Version) stands as one of the defining long‑form recordings of Prince’s mid‑’80s period — a fusion of protest funk, psychedelic improvisation and Minneapolis groove. Its 21‑minute runtime showcases Prince’s band‑leader instincts, his political edge and his willingness to push the boundaries of the 12" format.

The June 14, 2025 edition of the Star Tribune features a heartfelt recollection by J.D. Steele of the Steeles about taking his 7-year-old son Jason to see Prince perform at the Mill City Music Festival in downtown Minneapolis in 1998. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 14, 2025 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Feature / Local Music Memory THE STORY J.D. Steele shares the story of bringing his son Jason backstage during Prince’s performance at

Released digitally worldwide on 6 June 2025 by Legacy Recordings, Free (Acoustic Version) presents a previously unheard 4:09 stripped‑down take of the 1982 album track from 1999. This vault recording showcases Prince alone with his guitar, delivering a tender, unembellished performance that reframes one of his most uplifting anthems as a personal, introspective confession.

April 25, 2025 — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes Prince continues to dominate charts nearly a decade after his passing, with his newly released live album Live at Glam Slam making a strong debut in the United Kingdom. The album, recorded in January 1992 with The New Power Generation during the Diamonds and Pearls era, enters the UK Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums Chart at No. 3 — marking Prince’s 21st top 10 on that tally. It also debuts at No. 68 on the Official Physical Albums chart

Prince & The New Power Generation’s Live At Glam Slam, the complete concert recorded on January 11, 1992 at Glam Slam in Minneapolis as a preview for the Diamonds And Pearls Tour, originally included in the 2023 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition and released as a standalone Record Store Day 2025 exclusive on yellow vinyl. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince & The New Power Generation Title: Live At Glam Slam Date: April 12, 2025 (Record Store Day Exclusive) La

Here is the first instalment of our look inside The Purple Rain house, Restored by AirBnB and curated by The Revolution ‘s Wendy and Lisa the house was let for just 25 exclusive nights in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain. This video covers the entrance, hallway and lounge areas including commentary by Wendy & Lisa, in-joy & follow us for part 2

Kitchen Part 3 of our series from the AirbnbIcons renovation of the Snelling Ave house that featured as The Kid ‘s home in Purple Rain Watch with SOUND ON to hear Wendy and Lisa tell you about Prince ‘s sweet tooth in-joy

Part 4 of our series from the AirbnbIcons renovation of the Snelling Ave house that featured as The Kid ‘s home in Purple Rain. Watch with SOUND ON to hear the actual soundtrack that plays in the room!

Part 2 of our series of videos from the Airbnb renovation of the Snelling Ave house that featured as The Kid ‘s home in Purple Rain. This time in the dressing room, with a detailed look at the original Prince outfits & wonderful commentary by Wendy and Lisa.