Prince – “Purple Rain” (1984) Publication: Rolling Stone Date: May 2026 Country: United States Prince crowned No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitar Solos  of All Time, Prince’s “Purple Rain” solo defines the emotional apex of his career. The article recounts the song’s mythic origins — conceived at First Avenue, Minneapolis, on August 3 1983, during its first live performance. "Prince’s solo, captured that night and immortalised on the album, is described as “a movin

This UK 12" single was the third release from the Purple Rain album and film, featuring a limited poster. Artist: Prince and the Revolution Label: Warner Bros. Date: September 10, 1984 Catalogue: W9174T Format: 12" Single (w/ Poster) Country: UK Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince and the Revolution TRACK LIST UK 12" Single (W9174T) Side A Purple Rain (Long Version) Side B God (Instrumental) (Love Theme from Purple Rain) God (Vocal) (Love Theme from Purple Rain) LINKED REL

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content “Rochester to be site for Prince music video segment” Release Date: July 5, 1984 Publication: Post-Bulletin (Rochester, Minnesota) Date: Thursday, July 5, 1984 Prince and his production team selected extras in Rochester for a music video segment tied to his upcoming Purple Rain album and movie. The piece reports on the local excitement and rumors surrounding the filming at Le Bistro. Notable Details The article notes that only abo

Artist: Doug Henders Year: 1984 (signed DH 89) Medium: Ink and graphite on paper Size: 10.75" x 14" Iconic minimalist artwork created for Prince and The Revolution’s groundbreaking Purple Rain Tour (1984–1985). This striking design features only Prince’s eyes, nose, and lips — one of the most recognizable visual symbols from the Purple Rain era. Key Content Notable Details The piece was drawn by renowned artist Doug Henders and used as a key visual element during the massive

Purple Rain is Prince’s sixth studio album and the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. A groundbreaking fusion of rock, pop, R&B, and funk, it became his commercial and artistic peak, cementing his status as a global superstar. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The Revolution Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: June 25, 1984 (US) / July 13, 1984 (UK) Catalogue: 25110 Format: LP Country: United States / United Kingdom (worldwide release) THE STORY Purple Rain is a den

This special commercial limited edition double 12" pack was released to boost sales during the massive success of the Purple Rain era, pairing the full-length single with a bonus 12" of 1999 Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: June 22, 1984 Catalogue: W9286T + SAM 199 Format: Double 12" Single (Limited Edition Commercial Pack) Country: UK Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST UK Double 12" Limited Edition Commercial Pack (W9286T + SAM 199) Disc 1 – Side A Whe

Prince’s managers use the groundbreaking “When Doves Cry” music video as part of a coordinated campaign to promote both the Purple Rain album and film. Publication: Anderson Independent-Mail Date: Sunday, June 10, 1984 Country: United States Location: Anderson, South Carolina Section: Entertainment / Page 2D THE STORY The article highlights Prince appearing on a motorcycle in the six-minute “When Doves Cry” video, which is part of a coordinated campaign by his managers (Bob C

Prince’s managers launch a coordinated music-video campaign to promote both the upcoming Purple Rain album and film, using the groundbreaking “When Doves Cry” video as the centerpiece. Publication: The Herald-News Date: Sunday, June 10, 1984 Country: United States Location: Passaic, New Jersey Section: Entertainment THE STORY The article describes the six-minute “When Doves Cry” video in vivid detail — Prince wearing a gold crucifix in a milk-white bathtub surrounded by flutt

Prince’s managers launch a coordinated music-video campaign to build hype for both the upcoming Purple Rain album and film, using the groundbreaking “When Doves Cry” video as the centerpiece. Publication: Lexington Herald-Leader Date: Sunday, June 10, 1984 Country: United States Location: Lexington, Kentucky Section: Entertainment / Front Page (with large photo) THE STORY The article describes the six-minute “When Doves Cry” video in detail — Prince in a milk-white bathtub w

The Time released “Ice Cream Castles” as the lead single from their third album on May 30, 1984 in the USA. It was issued with “Tricky” as the B-side, a track written and performed by Prince (uncredited). 7" Commercial Single (7-29247) A-Side RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Time Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA Released: May 30, 1984 Genre: Funk, R&B, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Ice Cream Castles” Written by: Prince & The Time Produced by: Prince &