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The Time (June 3, 2026) Ice Cream Castle – LP US
Rhino Records celebrates Black Music Month with a premium Rhino Reserve reissue of The Time’s influential 1984 album Ice Cream Castle. This limited-edition 180g vinyl pressing faithfully reproduces the original Minneapolis Sound classic, featuring the smash hits “Jungle Love” and “The Bird”. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Time Title: Ice Cream Castle Date: June 3, 2026 Label: Warner Bros. Records / Rhino Reserve Format / Type: LP (180g Vinyl) Country: United States

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Prince (September 29, 2014) “Clouds” – Promo CD Single UK
A dreamy, atmospheric track featuring Lianne La Havas that served as the first promotional single from Prince’s 2014 album Art Official Age, released in Europe just weeks before the album’s official launch. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records (under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records) Date: Mid September 2014 Catalogue: None (promo only) Format: Promo CD Single Country: United Kingdom / Europe Genre: Pop / Soul Style: Atmospheric ballad A-Side: “Clouds” (

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Sep 28, 2014


Prince (April 18, 2014) “The Breakdown” – Promo CDr Single NLD
A haunting, introspective ballad that Prince described as his favourite current song on the Arsenio Hall Show, “The Breakdown” was released as a surprise standalone single in April 2014, five and a half months before appearing on the album Art Official Age. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records (under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records) Date: April 18, 2014 Catalogue: USWB11401050 Format: Promo CDr Single Country: The Netherlands Genre: Ballad / Pop Style:

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Apr 17, 2014


The NPG (June 13, 1995) “The Good Life” – Single & Maxi-Single US
The second single from The New Power Generation’s album Exodus (the first single in the USA, where the album was ultimately not released). Released in the United States on June 13 1995 on NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The NPG (The New Power Generation) Label: NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records Release Date: June 13 1995 Country: United States Format: CD Maxi-Single, 12" Single, Cassette, Promo Releases TRACK LISTINGS CD Single (9 17859-2) The Go

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Jun 12, 1995


Tevin Campbell (October 26, 1993) – I’m Ready CD/CTC
Released on October 26, 1993, I’m Ready was the second studio album by Tevin Campbell. Issued through Qwest Records and Warner Bros., the album ran for 49:10 and included four songs written and produced by Prince under the credit Paisley Park. Prince’s contributions were “The Halls Of Desire,” “Uncle Sam,” “Paris 1798430” and “Shhh.” Although Prince’s involvement represented only part of the finished album, the four recordings formed a distinctive group within the project and

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Oct 26, 1993


Monie Love (May 31, 1993) “In A Word Or 2” – Single UK / US
Monie Love released “In A Word Or 2” as the third single from her album In A Word Or 2. The track was co-written, produced, and performed by Prince on the Paisley Park Mix. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Monie Love Label: Cooltempo (UK) / Warner Bros. (US) Format: 7" / 12" / CD / Cassette Country: United Kingdom / United States Released: May 31, 1993 Genre: Hip-Hop, Dance, R&B A-Side: “In A Word Or 2” (Paisley Park Mix) – Written & Produced by Prince & Monie Love B-Side / Additional

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May 30, 1993


Carmen Electra (June 18, 1992) “Go Go Dancer” – Maxi Single UK/EU/US/AU
The first single from Carmen Electra’s self-titled album, released on June 18 1992 on Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records. It was issued simultaneously across North America, the UK, and Europe. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Carmen Electra Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records Release Date: June 18 1992 Country: United States / UK / Europe / Australia Format: 7", 12", CD, Cassette, Promos THE STORY “Go Go Dancer” was released eight months before the Carmen Electra album (origin

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Jun 17, 1992


Prince (October 28, 1990) – Graffiti Bridge “Starts Friday!” Film Advert - Star Tribune
This full-page Star Tribune cinema advertisement promotes the forthcoming Minneapolis opening of Graffiti Bridge. Built around the film’s dramatic monochrome promotional artwork and the slogan “Music is the power. Love is the message. Truth is the answer.”, the advert announces a Friday opening across cinemas in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Publication: Star Tribune Date: October 28, 1990 Country: United States THE ADVERT The advertisement is dominated by the title Graffiti Brid

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Oct 27, 1990


Prince (June 12, 1989) “Batdance” – Single UK Releases
The lead single from the Batman motion picture soundtrack, released in the UK on June 12, 1989 on Warner Bros. Records. “Batdance” became a major hit, reaching No. 2 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: June 12 1989 Country: United Kingdom MAIN 7" SINGLE Catalogue: W2924 A. Batdance (Edit) – 4:06 B. 200 Balloons – 5:05 Produced, Arranged, Composed & Performed by Prince TRACK LISTINGS – ALL UK VARIANTS 7" Single (W292

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Jun 11, 1989


Mazarati (June 13, 1986) “100 MPH” – Single 7"/ 12" US
Artist: Mazarati Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Release Date: June 13 1986 Country: United States Format: 7" Single, Promo 12" Cover art for the 7" single featuring "100 MPH (Edit)" and "Don’t Leave Me Baby," produced by Brown Mark and co-produced by David Z. Promo single of "100 MPH" by Mazarati, featuring dual edited versions of the track, produced by Brown Mark and co-produced by David Z. Cover of the 12" promo single featuring the energetic track "100 MPH" by

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Jun 12, 1986


Prince and The Revolution (June 19, 1985) “Raspberry Beret” – 12" Single US/PH
The extended 12" single release from Prince’s eighth studio album Around the World in a Day. Released in the United States on June 19 1985 on Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records. This was Prince’s first single on his own Paisley Park label. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and The Revolution Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Release Date: June 19 1985 (12" release) Country: United States Format: 12" Single (Commercial & Promo) TRACK LISTINGS (US 12") Commercial 12" Sin

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Jun 18, 1985


Prince and The Revolution (November 26, 1984) I Would Die 4 U - Single
A Purple Rain devotional paired with Prince’s most heartbreaking holiday B‑side RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 26, 1984 (UK) Catalogue: W 9174 (7") Format: 7" Single, 12" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “I Would Die 4 U (Single Version)” – 2:57 B-Side: “Another Lonely Christmas” – 4:51 THE STORY Released in the UK on November 26, 1984 as the third single credited to Prince and The Revolution, “I Would Die 4 U” continued the extraordinary momentum of the Purple Rain era

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Prince (October 27, 1982) – 1999 Album Release / “It’s Message Music: The Message Is S-E-X” Review - The Louisville Times (November 20, 1982)
Released on October 27, 1982, Prince’s 1999 receives a highly enthusiastic four-star assessment from music editor Laurie Niemetus in The Louisville Times. Under the provocative headline “It’s message music: The message is S-E-X,” the review examines Prince’s continuing fascination with sexuality while praising the musical growth, arrangements and production of an album regarded as stronger than its predecessors. The same page also reviews The Time’s What Time Is It? and annou

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Oct 27, 1982


Prince (October 27, 1982) – 1999 Album Release / “Prince’s New Album Motivates Body, Muddles Brain” Review - Minneapolis Tribune (November 28, 1982)
Released on October 27, 1982, 1999 receives a detailed and decidedly mixed assessment from Jon Bream in this November 28 Minneapolis Tribune review. Bream praises Prince’s synthesiser work, rhythms, instrumental hooks and musical versatility, but argues that the sprawling double album is less successful lyrically and emotionally. Even with those reservations, the review identifies several standout moments, including “1999,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Delirious,” “Free” and “D.M.

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Oct 27, 1982


Prince (March - 6 - 1981) Do It All Night / Head – Single 7" / 12" UK
“Do It All Night” was a UK-only single pairing two of the most provocative tracks from Prince’s Dirty Mind album, released as both 7" and 12" formats with identical album versions. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" & 12" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: March 6, 1981 A-Side: “Do It All Night” B-Side: “Head” Both tracks Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST UK 7" Single (K 17768) A. Do It All Nig

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May 5, 1981


Prince (December 25, 1980) “Dirty Mind” – The Boston Globe
A highly perceptive album review in The Boston Globe by Bill Flanagan praising Prince’s Dirty Mind as a potential breakthrough that masterfully fuses post-Funkadelic black music with post-new wave white rock, positioning the 20-year-old multi-instrumentalist as the real contender in bridging musical worlds. Publication: The Boston Globe Date: Thursday, December 25, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Music / Album Reviews Title: Prince / Dirty Mind / Warner Bros. THE

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Dec 25, 1980


Prince (December 5, 1980) The Buffalo News Dirty Mind Album Review
“Prince, Dirty Mind (Warner Bros. BSK-3478). If Smokey Robinson ever went modern, he’d probably sound like this young singer-songwriter from Minneapolis, who scores a breakthrough with an album that’s spare, sparkling, incredibly infectious and decidedly X-rated. — D.A.” Publication: The Buffalo News (Buffalo Evening News) Date: Friday, December 5, 1980 Country: United States Section: Record Reviews / Pop Music Catalog Number: Warner Bros. BSK-347 THE STORY A concise, highly

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Dec 5, 1980


Prince (November 26 1980) Dirty Mind / When We’re Dancing Close And Slow – Single 7" US
“Dirty Mind” was the second commercially released single from Prince’s groundbreaking third album of the same name, issued exclusively in the USA. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA Released: November 26, 1980 Genre: Funk, New Wave A-Side: “Dirty Mind” B-Side: “When We’re Dancing Close And Slow” Both tracks Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST US 7" Commercial Single (WBS 49638) A. D

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Nov 26, 1980


Prince (November 22, 1980) “Dirty Mind” – Tucson Citizen
A sharply negative album review in the Tucson Citizen dismissing Prince’s Dirty Mind as a one-note, sex-obsessed project that is “totally unplayable on the air” and not worth purchasing, despite acknowledging his multi-instrumental talent. Publication: Tucson Citizen Date: Saturday, November 22, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Album Reviews Title: Album Review....“Dirty Mind” by Prince (Warner Bros.) THE STORY The reviewer criticizes the album for its singular “n

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Nov 22, 1980


Prince (November 1980) Uptown / Crazy You – Single 7" JP
“Uptown” was released in Japan in November 1980 as a follow-up single to the US issue, featuring the same track pairing from Prince’s third album Dirty Mind. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Japan Released: November - 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock, New Wave A-Side: “Uptown” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince B-Side: “Crazy You” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST Japa

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Nov 1, 1980


Prince ( October 1980) Head / Uptown – Single 7" PH / 12" US
Head” is one of Prince’s most notorious and controversial singles, released as a 7" only in the Philippines and as a one-sided 12" promo in the USA. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Philippines (US 12" promo only) Released: October 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock A-Side: “Head” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince B-Side: “Uptown” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST Phi

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Sep 30, 1980


Prince (September 27, 1980) Bambi / Still Waiting – Single 7" BE
“Bambi” is a rare international single release from Prince’s self-titled second album. It was issued as the A-side in only two countries and highlighted Prince’s emerging rock guitar style. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Belgium (also Barbados) Released: September 27 1980 Genre: Rock, Funk, R&B A-Side: “Bambi” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince B-Side: “Still Waiting (Edit)” THE STORY “Bambi

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Sep 26, 1980


Prince (September 10 1980) Uptown / Crazy You – Single 7" US
“Uptown” was the lead single from Prince’s groundbreaking third album Dirty Mind. It was his first single of the 1980s and marked a bold new direction in his music. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA (also international releases) Released: September - 10 - 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock, New Wave A-Side: “Uptown” B-Side: “Crazy You” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST US 7" Commercial Single (WBS 49559) A.

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Sep 9, 1980


Prince (April 11, 1980) Sexy Dancer / Bambi – Single 7 / 12" UK
“Sexy Dancer” is the sixth worldwide single by Prince, released exclusively in the UK and Japan. It is a high-energy funk track from his self-titled second album Prince (1979) RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK Released: 11 April 1980 Genre: Funk, Disco A-Side: “Sexy Dancer” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince B-Side: “Bambi” THE STORY “Sexy Dancer” was released on April 11 1980 as Prince’s six

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Apr 10, 1980
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