Prince (September 5, 1991) – “Four of Latest Prince Songs Available” – Boca Raton News

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Sep 5, 1991
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This Boca Raton News article from September 5 1991 announces the release of Prince’s Gett Off Maxi Video, a thirty‑minute visual collection featuring exclusive tracks tied to his upcoming Diamonds and Pearls album. The piece highlights Prince’s innovative decision to make several new songs available only through video format.

Publication: Boca Raton News Date: September 5, 1991 Country: United States

The article explains that fans eager to hear Prince’s latest material would have to “see it” rather than find it on television, as the videos were unavailable for broadcast.

Conceived and directed by Prince at both his Minneapolis home and Paisley Park Studios, the Gett Off video includes five segments: Gett Off, Violet the Organ Grinder, Gangster Glam, Clockin’ the Jizz, and Gett Off (Housestyle). Warner Reprise Video promoted the release as a five‑song “EP” featuring four tracks not included on the forthcoming Diamonds and Pearls LP.

The videocassette, running approximately thirty minutes, was scheduled for release on September 10 1991 at a retail price of $14.98, complete with a Parental Advisory label.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By 1991, Prince was redefining how music and visuals intertwined, using filmic storytelling to expand his artistic reach.

The Gett Off Maxi Video represented a bold marketing move — a hybrid of music video and short film that previewed the sensual, cinematic tone of Diamonds and Pearls.

The Boca Raton News coverage reflects the growing anticipation for Prince’s new era with the New Power Generation, emphasizing his control over every creative detail from concept to execution.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Announcement of Prince’s Gett Off Maxi Video release

Era: 1991 – Diamonds and Pearls  New Power Generation 

Era Tone: Promotional, informative, and anticipatory

Photography: Black‑and‑white portrait of Prince accompanying the article

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Boca Raton News feature announcing Prince’s video‑only release
Details of the five included tracks and production at Paisley Park
Release date and pricing information for the videocassette

SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs.

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