Prince (November 25, 1979) – Top 40 Chart Ad & Roxy Appearance

Promotional chart advertisement for Prince in the “Top 40 This Week’s Fever” section, highlighting his hit single “I Wanna Be Your Lover” and announcing his appearance at the Roxy Theatre on November 26.

Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: Sunday, November 25, 1979 Country: United States

Location: Los Angeles, California Section: Music Charts / Entertainment

THE STORY

The ad features a prominent photo of Prince and promotes his debut Warner Bros. album, which includes the hit “I Wanna Be Your Lover” along with “With You” and “I Feel For You.” It directly ties the chart presence to his upcoming live show at the Roxy.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published the day before his Roxy performance, this ad combines chart momentum with live promotion — a key marketing tactic during Prince’s late 1979 breakthrough period.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Chart promotion + Roxy Theatre appearance

Era: Late 1979 (Prince album promotion) Tone: Commercial chart advertisement Photography: Shirtless portrait of Prince (signature early look)

Visual Motifs: Bold “TOP 40” graphic with album and show details

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Strong local chart visibility for “I Wanna Be Your Lover” in Los Angeles

• Direct cross-promotion between radio play, album sales, and the upcoming Roxy concert

RELATED MATERIAL

This aligns with the multiple Roxy Theatre calendar ads from the same week. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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