Prince (June 1987) “Prince” – Cover Story – Musik Express Sounds (Germany)

Striking June 1987 cover feature on Prince in the German music magazine Musik Express Sounds, showcasing him during the peak of the Sign o’ the Times era.

PUBLICATION:

Date: June 1987 (Nr. 6)

Country: Germany

Section / Pages: Cover + Interior Feature Title: PRINCE – So funktioniert sein Imperium

THE STORY

Musik Express Sounds dedicates its cover to Prince with a powerful full-color portrait of him in a bright yellow coat and black top hat. The accompanying article explores Prince’s creative empire, his working methods, and the success of his latest projects, including Sign o’ the Times. The feature includes detailed insights into his studio work, band, and artistic control.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This cover story appeared shortly after the release of the double album Sign o’ the Times (March 1987) and during the early stages of the Sign o’ the Times Tour. Prince was at the height of his commercial and creative power, and European magazines were eager to analyze his mysterious “imperium” and prolific output.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Era: Sign o’ the Times (1987)

Tone: Ad

miring, analytical, visually bold Photography: 

Iconic studio portrait of Prince in peach outfit and top hat (cover) + additional images inside

 “Prince – So funktioniert sein Imperium” (“This is how his empire works”)

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