A landmark agreement returns control of Prince’s classic catalogue to the artist, marking a major turning point in his long battle for artistic ownership. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Various newspapers (U.S. press) Date: April 18, 2014 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Music News THE STORY Multiple outlets reported that Prince had reached a new agreement with Warner Bros. Records, granting him ownership of the master recordings from his original tenure w

A rare promotional cassette single sent to Prince/O(+> Family Newsletter subscribers on Prince’s 38th birthday, serving as the lead single for the album Chaos and Disorder. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: O(+> Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: June 7, 1996 Catalogue: PRO-C-8287 Format: Promo Cassette Single Country: United States THE STORY “Dinner With Delores” was released as the only single from Chaos and Disorder. This promo cassette version was mailed to select fans and me

"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is the lead single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. The Netherlands received both 7" and 12" editions in early 1980 to support the single’s growing European popularity. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" & 12" Vinyl Singles Country: Netherlands Released: 6 February 1980 Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco 7" Single A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B-Side: Just As Long As We’re Together (Edit) (3:25) THE S

"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" is the second single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. This New Zealand 7" release features "Bambi" as the B-side. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: New Zealand Released: 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock, R&B A-Side: Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B-Side: Bambi (4:22) Catalogue #: NZ: WBS 49178 CONTEXT & NOTES The lyrics explore a relationship with a cruel lover. The song pro