A fascinating two-page mail-order flyer from Prince’s New Power Generation that reveals the vibrant, independent ecosystem he built during his mid-90s battle for creative freedom. PUBLICATION Publication: New Power Generation Official Mail-Order Catalogue / Stock List Date: Circa 1994–1995 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full two-page flyer Title: NPG In Stock Items List THE STORY This densely typed leaflet served as the official direct-to-fan catalog for Prince’s NPG

A sleek, minimalist one-page advertisement announcing the upcoming release of Prince’s new album Come, featuring a striking black-and-white photo of the artist in front of the historic gates of the Gótico building in Barcelona. PUBLICATION Publication: Magazine / Press Advert Date: August 15, 1994 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement Title: The New Album from Prince is Come THE STORY This elegant advert promotes Prince’s album Come with a powerful b

A vibrant, collage-style one-page advertisement promoting Prince’s 1-800-NEW-FUNK telephone order line, offering exclusive music, merchandise, and releases directly from the NPG during his independent era. PUBLICATION Publication: Magazine / Press Advert Date: August 12, 1994 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement Title: 1-800-NEW-FUNK – Call Now! THE STORY This colorful flyer advertises Prince’s direct-to-fan 1-800-NEW-FUNK hotline. The eye-catching

A major world-exclusive cover story and in-depth interview in Vibe magazine where Prince (O(+>) finally breaks his long silence, speaking candidly about his name change, identity, the Warner Bros. battle, and his vast unreleased music. PUBLICATION Publication: Vibe Magazine Date: August 1994 Country: United States Section / Pages: Front Cover + Multi-page Feature Title: ♫ Breaks the Silence THE STORY This powerful Vibe cover features a striking close-up portrait of Prince in

A dramatic cover story from the Manchester Evening News Magazine exploring Prince’s (O(+>) enigmatic persona, his name change, and the surrounding media frenzy during the height of his Symbol era. PUBLICATION Publication: Manchester Evening News Magazine Date: July 6, 1994 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + Feature Title: Clone Prince and the Court Jesters THE STORY This striking cover features a close-up of Prince with dramatic lighting and hands framing

A major seven-page world exclusive interview in Q Magazine where Prince (O(+>) declares “I am normal!” while opening up about identity, freedom, spirituality, and his ongoing battle with Warner Bros. PUBLICATION Publication: Q Magazine Date: July 1994 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + 7-page feature Title: “I am normal!” / Prince Talks To Q THE STORY This landmark Q Magazine cover and extensive interview features Prince in a striking close-up portrait we

A bold and visually striking cover story in European magazine Max featuring an exclusive encounter with Prince (O(+>), capturing his enigmatic Symbol-era persona in dramatic fashion photography and in-depth interview. PUBLICATION Publication: Max Magazine Date: July 1994 Country: Germany / Italy (European Edition) Section / Pages: Front Cover + 5-page feature Title: Die Sensation. / Prince (Symbolo) Interview THE STORY This eye-catching July 1994 issue of Max features Prince

RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Graphix Zone Inc. / Warner Bros. Records Date: June 7, 1994 Catalogue: 1-880528-19-3 (USA) Format: CD-ROM (Interactive Multimedia) Country: United States THE STORY Interactive is a groundbreaking CD-ROM experience released by Prince in 1994. It features an immersive virtual environment shaped like Prince’s Love Symbol, where users navigate through different rooms (Foyer, Library, Dance Club, Boudoir, etc.) to solve puzzles and collect pie

An enthusiastic Italian magazine feature celebrating the grand opening of Prince’s official New Power Generation Store in Camden Lock, London — presented as a must-see cultural attraction alongside Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace PUBLICATION Publication: Italian Music/Culture Magazine Date: April 30, 1994 (opening coverage) Country: Italy Section / Pages: Feature / Photo Spread Title: Ecco il negozio per i suoi fans! / Prince New Power Generation Store THE STORY This vibra

Prince’s first independent single — a global smash that launched NPG Records, introduced , and became his first UK No. 1.

A groundbreaking, computer-interface styled mail-order catalogue from Prince’s New Power Generation, showcasing his expanding multimedia empire of music, fashion, and merchandise during the early Symbol era. PUBLICATION Publication: NPG (New Power Generation) Official Catalogue Date: Fall/Winter 1993 (Volume 1) Country: United States Section / Pages: Full Multi-Page Catalogue Title: NPG Catalogue – Fall/Winter ’93 THE STORY This innovative catalogue is designed like an early-

A striking cover story from Satellite Times magazine featuring an exclusive interview with Prince, promoted as a major highlight alongside a competition to win a fairytale trip to see him perform in Paris. PUBLICATION Publication: Satellite Times Date: July 1993 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Prince Talks! / Win a Fairytale Trip to See Prince THE STORY This vibrant cover features a close-up portrait of Prince with dramatic lighting and his hand ne

A opinion column in the St. Cloud Times reacting to Prince’s recent name change to the Love Symbol, questioning the practicality of such unconventional names while acknowledging the broader cultural discussion around identity. Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: June 10, 1993 Country: United States Section / Pages: Opinion / Editorial Title: Names should be functional THE STORY The column discusses Prince’s decision to adopt the unpronounceable symbol as his name, using it as

An article reporting on Prince’s decision to change his name to the unpronounceable Love Symbol, published days after his 35th birthday. Publication: The Albert Lea Tribune Date: June 9, 1993 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment News Title: Prince changes name, but can’t speak it THE STORY The piece explains that Prince no longer wants to be referred to by his birth name and will now be known by the symbol that combines male and female signs. It notes that th

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

An article from the Post-Bulletin reporting on Prince’s dramatic name change to the unpronounceable Love Symbol and his decision to part ways with the New Power Generation, published shortly after his 35th birthday. THE STORY The article explains that Prince no longer wishes to be known by his birth name and will now be referred to by the symbol that combines male and female signs. It also announces his separation from the New Power Generation (while noting future collaborati

An article reporting on Prince’s name change to the Love Symbol and his decision to break with the New Power Generation, published shortly after his 35th birthday. Publication: Duluth News-Tribune Date: June 9, 1993 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / News Title: Prince changes THE STORY The article announces that Prince no longer wishes to be called by his birth name and will now be referred to by his unpronounceable Love Symbol. It also notes his separat

A detailed June 9, 1993 Star Tribune article covering Prince’s official name change to the Love Symbol and his separation from the New Power Generation, published on the occasion of his 35th birthday. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 9, 1993 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / News Title: What’s his name leaves his band, old self behind THE STORY The article reports that Prince has changed his name to the stylized symbol combining male and female signs

“The night Prince tried to hip-hop back to the top”