Emancipation is Prince’s nineteenth studio album and his first triple album, released under his symbol name shortly after fulfilling his Warner Bros. contract. It marked his artistic freedom with NPG Records / EMI. RELEASE DETAILS Label: NPG Records / EMI Records Catalogue: 7243 8 54982 2 8 Format: 3×CD Country: Worldwide Released: November 19, 1996 Length: 3×60:00 (180:00 total) THE STORY A celebratory triple album showcasing Prince’s freedom after leaving Warner Bros. It bl

Slave / New World is one of the most symbolic artefacts of Prince’s mid‑’90s transformation — a handmade bridge between the defiant end of the Warner era and the creative liberation of Emancipation. Handed directly to fans inside Paisley Park, the cassette captures the intimacy, urgency, and rebellion of a moment when Prince was redefining his identity, his sound, and his relationship to the music industry. A true collector’s treasure.

Gold is the soaring, emotional climax of *The Gold Experience* — a symbol‑era epic that Prince often described as the true successor to Purple Rain. Paired with the fiery, hometown‑proud Rock ’N’ Roll Is Alive!, the single captures both his grand romanticism and his fierce musical defiance. Though it charted modestly in the US, its UK Top 10 success and the cult status of its B‑side have cemented Gold as one of the era’s most beloved releases.

A VH-1 Fashion Awards VIP Symbol Drop. RELEASE DETAILS Date: December 3, 1995 Catalogue: None assigned Format: Promo Cassette Single Country: United States Label: Not On Label (Self-released / NPG) Availability: VIP Giveaway at VH-1 Fashion Awards A-Side: P Control (House Mix) THE STORY Released on December 3, 1995 as an ultra-limited promo cassette, “P Control” was handed out exclusively to VIP attendees at the VH-1 Fashion Awards, where Prince O(+> opened the show by lip-sy

The B‑side, “Rock ‘N’ Roll Is Alive! (And It Lives In Minneapolis),” was previously unreleased and generated notable press attention. Prince wrote and recorded it quickly as a direct response to Lenny Kravitz’s hit “Rock and Roll Is Dead,” reclaiming the genre’s vitality and tying it back to his hometown.

Co‑produced and arranged with longtime collaborator Ricky Peterson, the track appeared in multiple versions including the Extended Remix, Album Version, Quiet Night Mix (featuring Eric Leeds on saxophone), and several edits. The single peaked at No. 20 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart, remaining for three weeks, and was issued across vinyl, CD, and cassette formats with regional variations in Australia, Canada, and the US.

A worldwide maxi‑single showcasing the emotional core of The Gold Experience — complete with extended mixes, regional variants, and one of ’s most powerful ballads.

A second wave of anticipation surrounds these Wembley dates — not just because they mark the end of the UK leg, but because they capture the artist formerly known as Prince at a moment of fierce reinvention. London audiences are promised a night where funk, theatre, and creative defiance collide on one of the city’s biggest stages.

A powerful and provocative Time Out London cover featuring the giant Love Symbol with an anchor tattoo, questioning Prince’s identity crisis during his battle with Warner Bros. and the “SLAVE” protest. PUBLICATION Publication: Time Out London Date: March 15–22, 1995 (Issue No. 1282) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Sex Symbol or Slave? Prince Tells All THE STORY This striking black-and-white cover is dominated by a massive white Love Symbol (O(+>)

A spectacular fold-out poster supplement from Top Of The Pops Magazine featuring Prince in full flamboyant stage glory during his Symbol era, complete with a large commemorative tribute spread inside. PUBLICATION Publication: Top Of The Pops Magazine Date: March 3, 1995 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Special Pullout Supplement / Fold-out Poster Title: Prince Souvenir Pullout THE STORY This eye-catching supplement folds out into a huge poster of Prince performing liv