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Prince (May 28, 2020) “One Nite Alone... Live!” – 4LP Box Set EU
This 2020 vinyl reissue is the first standalone 4LP edition of Prince and the New Power Generation’s acclaimed live album One Nite Alone... Live!, originally recorded during the 2002 One Nite Alone Tour. Artist: Prince Label: Legacy / Sony Music Date: May 28, 2020 Catalogue: 19075935441 Format: 4LP Box Set Country: European Union Genre: Rock / Funk / Soul Style: Live recordings TRACK LIST EU 4LP Box Set (19075935441) Side 1 Rainbow Children (11:45) Muse 2 The Pharaoh (4:49) S

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May 27, 2020


Prince (September 19, 1980) Bambi / Still Waiting – Single 7" BE
“Bambi” is a rare international single release from Prince’s self-titled second album. It was issued as the A-side in only two countries and highlighted Prince’s emerging rock guitar style. 7" - Belgium - WB 17.626 RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Belgium (also Barbados) Released: September 19 1980 A-Side: “Bambi” B-Side: “Still Waiting (Edit)” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince “Bambi” is one

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Sep 18, 1980


Prince (April 18, 1980) Soul Ruler of His Fate (Preview for Rick James Show)
Feature profile on Prince ahead of his concert with Rick James at the Mid-South Coliseum. The 19-year-old Minneapolis artist is highlighted as a self-produced wunderkind with major crossover success via “I Wanna Be Your Lover.” Publication: The Memphis Press-Scimitar Date: Friday, April 18, 1980 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / Record Review & Preview Byline: Bill E. Burk, Press-Scimitar Record Reviewer THE STORY The article portrays Prince as a shy, enigmatic

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Apr 17, 1980


Prince (April 11, 1980) Sexy Dancer / Bambi – Single 7 / 12" UK
“Sexy Dancer” is the sixth worldwide single by Prince, released exclusively in the UK and Japan. It is a high-energy funk track from his self-titled second album Prince (1979) RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK Released: 11 April 1980 Genre: Funk, Disco A-Side: “Sexy Dancer” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince B-Side: “Bambi” THE STORY “Sexy Dancer” was released on April 11 1980 as Prince’s six

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Apr 10, 1980


Prince (April - 11 - 1980) Sexy Dancer / Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? – Single 7" JP
INTRO LINE: “Sexy Dancer” was released in Japan with “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” as the B-side. This was one of only two territories (UK and Japan) where the single was commercially issued. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Japan Released: April - 11 - 1980 A-Side: “Sexy Dancer” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince B-Side: “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” Written by: Prince Produced by: Princ

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Apr 10, 1980


Prince (March 25, 1980) Still Waiting / Bambi – Single 7 US
"Still Waiting" is the third single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. It was his first ballad released as a single. A-Side: Still Waiting (Edit) (3:48) Catalogue #: US: WBS 49226 RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA Released: 25 March 1980 Genre: Funk, R&B A-Side: Still Waiting (Edit) (3:48) B-Side: Bambi (4:22) Catalogue #: US: WBS 49226 US Variants (Full Track Listings) 7" Commercial Single (WBS 492

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Mar 24, 1980


Prince (February 17, 1980) – “Prince: A Regal Pop Mixture” Album Review - The Los Angeles Times (October 19, 1979)
In this substantial review, Connie Johnson examines Prince's self-titled second album and highlights the remarkable degree of creative control behind the record. Prince is praised as a songwriter, producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist whose mixture of funk, rock, pop and balladry makes the album difficult to place within any single musical category. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: February 17, 1980 Country: United States Under the headline “Prince: A

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Feb 17, 1980


Prince (February 15, 1980) I Wanna Be Your Lover / My Love Is Forever – Single 7 DE/JP/ES/SE
"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is the lead single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. This 1980 international release helped extend the song’s global success following its strong US performance. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Germany Released: 15 February 1980 Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco Length: 2:57 (Edit) A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B-Side: My Love Is Forever (4:08) Catalogue #: Germany: WB 17560 I

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Feb 15, 1980


Prince (January 23, 1980) Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? / Baby – Single US
"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" is the second single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. A raw, emotional funk-rock track that showcased his growing range as an artist. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA Released: 23 January 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock, R&B A-Side: Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B-Side: Baby (3:09) Catalogue #: US: WBS 49178 US Variants (Full Track Listings) 7" Commercial Single (WBS

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Jan 23, 1980


Prince (January 23, 1980) Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? / Bambi – Single 7 NZ
"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" is the second single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. This New Zealand 7" release features "Bambi" as the B-side. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: New Zealand Released: 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock, R&B A-Side: Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B-Side: Bambi (4:22) Catalogue #: NZ: WBS 49178 CONTEXT & NOTES The lyrics explore a relationship with a cruel lover. The song pro

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Jan 23, 1980


Prince (January 23, 1980) Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? / Bambi – Single 12" Promo US
"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" is the second single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. This US 12" promotional sampler features "Bambi" as the B-side. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 12" Vinyl Single, Promo Country: USA Released: 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock, R&B A-Side: Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B-Side: Bambi (4:22) Catalogue #: US: PRO-A-848 US Variants (Full Track Listings) 12" Promo Single (PRO-A-848) A. Why You Wanna

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Jan 23, 1980


Prince (January 17, 1980) – Cash Box R&B Charts: Prince Rising
Cash Box magazine charts published in the Daily News show strong early national momentum for Prince: his single “I Wanna Be Your Lover” holds at #3 on the R&B Singles chart, while his self-titled album sits at #3 on the R&B Albums chart. Publication: Daily News (New York) Date: Thursday, January 17, 1980 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / Cash Box Charts THE STORY R&B Singles: Michael Jackson – “Rock With You” Rufus & Chaka Khan – “Do You Love What You Feel” 3. P

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Jan 17, 1980


Prince (December 16, 1979) – “Prince” Album Review - The Los Angeles Times (October 19, 1979)
This concise Los Angeles Times review assesses Prince's self-titled album Prince, awarding the record two stars. The writer praises Prince's ability to create hook-filled music and singles out the freshness of the funk-oriented sound. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: December 16, 1979 Country: United States Listed at No. 29 in the newspaper's reviews, the piece examines Prince's self-titled Warner Bros. album, catalogue number BSK 3366. The reviewer credits Prince wit

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Dec 16, 1979


Prince (October 19 1979) Prince - Album
Prince’s self-titled second studio album, released in October19 1979, marked his commercial breakthrough and introduced the world to a more confident, funky, and sexually charged Prince RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 19, 1979 Catalogue: BSK 3366 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Prince’s self-titled album is a major step forward from his debut, showcasing a more assured artist with stronger

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Oct 18, 1979


Prince (August 24, 1979) – "I Wanna Be Your Lover" b/w "My Love Is Forever" Single: USA
7" - USA - WBS 49050 A: I Wanna Be Your Lover (2:57) B: My Love Is Forever (4:08) I Wanna Be Your Lover was released on 24 August 1979 as the lead single from Prince’s second album, Prince. Arriving two months before the album, it became his first major breakthrough in the United States. The single paired the newly recorded A‑side with My Love Is Forever, a track taken from Prince’s debut album For You. In some territories, alternate B‑sides were used, including Just As Long

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