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