Gold is the soaring, emotional climax of *The Gold Experience* — a symbol‑era epic that Prince often described as the true successor to Purple Rain. Paired with the fiery, hometown‑proud Rock ’N’ Roll Is Alive!, the single captures both his grand romanticism and his fierce musical defiance. Though it charted modestly in the US, its UK Top 10 success and the cult status of its B‑side have cemented Gold as one of the era’s most beloved releases.

The B‑side, “Rock ‘N’ Roll Is Alive! (And It Lives In Minneapolis),” was previously unreleased and generated notable press attention. Prince wrote and recorded it quickly as a direct response to Lenny Kravitz’s hit “Rock and Roll Is Dead,” reclaiming the genre’s vitality and tying it back to his hometown.

Co‑produced and arranged with longtime collaborator Ricky Peterson, the track appeared in multiple versions including the Extended Remix, Album Version, Quiet Night Mix (featuring Eric Leeds on saxophone), and several edits. The single peaked at No. 20 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart, remaining for three weeks, and was issued across vinyl, CD, and cassette formats with regional variations in Australia, Canada, and the US.

An Artist’s explosive rebirth — a blazing fusion of funk, rock, and digital psychedelia from the dawn of the Symbol era.

A worldwide maxi‑single showcasing the emotional core of The Gold Experience — complete with extended mixes, regional variants, and one of ’s most powerful ballads.

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