Prince’s legendary 1987 concert film Sign ‘O’ The Times receives an elaborate new Australian collector’s edition from Via Vision Entertainment on January 20, 2027. Presented on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray, the individually numbered Limited Edition combines the newly restored film with a feature documentary, eight additional interviews, a large poster and lenticular hardcase packaging. Pre-orders are scheduled to open on December 1, 2026. Artist: Prince Title: Sign ‘O’ The Times R

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Release Date: July 4, 1986 (US) Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park “Holly Rock” b/w “Toy Box” Fifth single released from the Krush Groove movie soundtrack album, marking the first Sheila E. single not taken from one of her own studio albums. Written and largely performed by Prince (uncredited), “Holly Rock” is a high-energy funk track. The B-side “Toy Box” is taken from Sheila E.’s album Romance 1600. The single was also released

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Sheila E. (May 30, 1986) “Holly Rock” German Single Release Release Date: May 30, 1986 Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Country: Germany “Holly Rock” b/w “Toy Box” German 7" and 12" single releases from the Krush Groove movie soundtrack. Written and largely performed by Prince (uncredited), “Holly Rock” is a high-energy funk track. The B-side “Toy Box” is taken from Sheila E.’s album Romance 1600. LOCAL VARIANTS Country Format C

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Release Date: June 25, 1986 Label: Paisley Park Country: Japan Catalogue: P-2125 Format: 7" Single “Holly Rock” b/w “Touch Me” Japanese 7" single release from the Krush Groove movie soundtrack. A-side: Holly Rock (written, produced & arranged by Sheila E., with major uncredited contribution from Prince). B-side: Touch Me. Manufactured and distributed by Warner-Pioneer Corporation in Japan. Notable Details Dramatic cover features S

The first home video release by Sheila E., documenting footage from the Romance 1600 Tour. Released in the United States on June 16 1986 on Warner Reprise Video / Paisley Park. Features a special guest appearance by Prince and The Revolution performing “A Love Bizarre”. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Sheila E. Label: Warner Reprise Video / Paisley Park Release Date: June 16 1986 Country: United States Format: VHS (NTSC), Betamax (NTSC) Length: Approx. 57 minutes Director: Danny Kle

Krush Groove is the soundtrack album to the Michael Schultz film Krush Groove. The album was released on September 30, 1985, four weeks before the film's theatrical release. The soundtrack is notable within the Prince-related catalogue for including Sheila E.'s Holly Rock, a track written by Prince but credited to Sheila E. The song was not included on any of Sheila E.'s own contemporary studio albums, making the soundtrack its original album home. The album brought together

Romance 1600 (full title Sheila E. In Romance 1600) is the second album by Sheila E., following her debut The Glamorous Life. Although the credits state that all tracks were produced, written, and arranged by Sheila E. (with A Love Bizarre giving Prince co‑credit), seven of the eight tracks were in fact produced, written, and arranged by Prince, with Sheila E. contributing additional input. Only Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer contained no writing input from Prin

Bedtime Story was issued in the USA on 12 August 1985 as the second single from Sheila E.’s album Romance 1600, arriving two weeks ahead of the album’s release. The B‑side, Dear Michaelangelo, also taken from the album, appears here in a slightly shortened fade‑out edit, although this is not identified on the label. Prince wrote, produced and performed the majority of both tracks, but his involvement was not credited. COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: Sheila E. Title: Bedtime Story La

Sister Fate was the first single to be released from Sheila E.’s second album Romance 1600, released four weeks before the album. The single contained an edit (removing an instrumental coda), an extended version, and an instrumental version of the track. The 12" single included a previously-unreleased track, Save The People, which contained no input by Prince. The single was released in North America and Germany. The single did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, but reache

This Star-Phoenix review focuses on Sheila E. and her album The Glamorous Life, placing particular emphasis on the funky, upbeat character of the record and Prince’s involvement in its production. Reviewer Terry Craig also highlights Sheila E.’s musicianship, percussion and vocals, while recognising the title track as the recording that had brought her considerable attention. Publication: Star-Phoenix Date: October 25, 1984 Country: Canada Appearing in the newspaper’s Reviews

"The Glamorous Life" was released in the United Kingdom on October 15, 1984 as the first single from Sheila E.'s debut album of the same name. It was also the first release of any kind to carry Sheila E.'s name as the credited artist. The single had originally appeared four weeks before the release of the parent album. The standard 7-inch edition presented a 3:41 edit of "The Glamorous Life", backed with "The Glamorous Life Part II", a 3:12 continuation of the main recording.

"The Belle Of St. Mark" was released in the United States on October 12, 1984 as the second single from Sheila E.'s debut album, The Glamorous Life. Arriving approximately four months after the album's release, the single continued the promotional campaign surrounding the successful debut record.The release featured both an edited version of the title track and the previously unreleased song "Too Sexy" as its B-side. Unlike much of Sheila E.'s associated work from the period,

Jon Bream reports on the star-studded Hollywood premiere of Purple Rain at the Mann Chinese Theatre, followed by a lavish purple-themed party at the Palace. Celebrities, fans, and industry figures turned out as Prince’s hometown film took Hollywood by storm. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: Saturday, July 28, 1984 Country: United States Section: Entertainment (Page 7C) Byline: Jon Bream, Staff Writer THE STORY The article captures the electric atmosphere of th

“In the wings” column provides one of the most detailed local updates yet on Prince’s upcoming film and soundtrack. The movie, filmed last fall in the Twin Cities, is expected in late summer. The soundtrack album drops June 18. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune (Minneapolis Tribune) Date: Sunday, May 20, 1984 Country: United States Section: In the wings (Page 6G) Byline: Jon Bream THE STORY The article breaks the long media silence with a comprehensive overview: Plot:

Jon Bream announces Sheila E. as Prince’s latest protégé with her debut single “The Glamorous Life” now out on Warner Bros. Prince’s new album Purple Rain (the soundtrack to his upcoming movie) is set for release on June 18, with the film possibly arriving in theaters in July. Prince’s new single “When Doves Cry” drops this week, while The Time’s “Ice Cream Castle” single arrives May 30. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: Sunday, May 13, 1984 Country: United Stat