The leading band of the Paisley Underground movement who became one of the first rock acts signed to Prince’s Paisley Park Records, blending 1960s-inspired psychedelic pop with the Minneapolis Sound. The Three O’Clock was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. Known for their jangly guitars, catchy melodies, and psychedelic aesthetic, they were key figures in the “Paisley Underground” scene alongside bands like The Bangles and Rain Parade. In 1985, Prince signed

Paisley Park’s Psychedelic Power Pop Gem — Featuring Prince’s “Neon Telephone” RELEASE DETAILS Date: May 24, 1988 Catalogue: 9 25717-1 (LP) / 9 25717-2 (CD) Format: LP, CD, Cassette Country: United States Label: Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. THE STORY Vermillion was the only album released by Los Angeles band The Three O'Clock on Prince’s Paisley Park Records. Blending jangly psychedelic pop with 1980s production, the album captured the band’s signature sound while rece