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

"Purple Rain" was issued as the third single taken from Purple Rain, the sixth studio album by Prince and the first album credited to Prince And The Revolution. The release also marked the second single to carry the Prince And The Revolution billing. Colored 7" - USA - 7-29174 Purple vinyl + plastic picture sleeve Arriving ten weeks after the album's release, the single received extensive international distribution and continued the remarkable commercial momentum generated by

Released on 10 September 1984 in the UK, Purple Rain was the third single from Prince’s sixth album Purple Rain, and the second to be credited to Prince and the Revolution. Arriving ten weeks after the album, the single continued Prince’s global momentum, receiving widespread international release. 7" - UK - W9174 Unusually, God (Love Theme From Purple Rain) appeared on international editions of the single but was not released in the United States, where it has never had an o

The definitive US 12" of “Let’s Go Crazy,” pairing the explosive Special Dance Mix with the legendary “Erotic City” — a cornerstone of the Purple Rain era.

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 &

The Time released a rare variant of the “Ice Cream Castles” single in Brazil featuring a different B-side — “My Drawers” — instead of the usual “Tricky” found on all other releases. 7" Commercial Single (7-29247) Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Time Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Brazil Catalog Number: 16.269 Released: 1984 Genre: Funk, R&B, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Ice Cream Castles” Length: 4:20 B-Side: “My Drawers” Length: 3:55 TRACK LIS

Prince’s groundbreaking, minimalist masterpiece and the lead single from Purple Rain, When Doves Cry became his first US number 1 and one of the defining singles of the 1980s. Artist: Prince Title: When Doves Cry Release Date: 16 May 1984 (US 7" release) Label: Warner Bros. Format: 7" Vinyl Catalogue Number: 7-29286 Country: United States Length: 7:41 (combined A/B sides) When Doves Cry was the first single from Purple Rain and was released five weeks before the album. Althou