Prince (June 23, 1987) Cover Feature – Blues & Soul Magazine

The June 23, 1987 edition of Blues & Soul features Prince on the cover celebrating “10 Years of the Purple Reign”.

Publication: 

Blues & Soul

Date: June 23, 1987

Country: United Kingdom

Location: UK

Section: Front Cover

THE STORY The cover highlights Prince’s 10-year anniversary in the music industry with a striking portrait and teasers for inside features including Madhouse, Tawatha, First Choice, and more.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This special issue marked a decade since Prince’s debut, showcasing his impact on black music and soul.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Magazine cover feature

Era: 1987 (Sign o’ the Times era) Tone: Celebratory

Photography: Iconic colour portrait of Prince

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold “PRINCE” and “10 YEARS OF THE PURPLE REIGN” text

• Dramatic cover photo of Prince

• Teasers for Luther Vandross calendar and other features

• Classic 1980s soul magazine cover design

RELATED MATERIAL

• June 21, 1987 St. Louis Post-Dispatch “Prince In Holland” report

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SOURCES

• Blues & Soul, June 23, 1987

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