A landmark 1986 release that became Prince’s third US No. 1 single. RELEASE DETAILS Date: March 5, 1986 Catalogue: 0-20442 Format: 12" Maxi-Single, Promo Country: United States A-Side: Kiss (Extended Version) – 7:16 B-Side: ♥ Or $ (Extended Version) – 6:49 THE STORY Released in the United States on March 5, 1986, the Kiss 12" maxi-single served as the lead single from Parade, the third and final album credited to Prince and the Revolution. The extended versions on this maxi were exclusive to the format at the time. The single became Prince’s third US Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, also topping the Black Singles and Dance/Disco Club Play charts. The extended mix includes additional instrumentation, new lyrics, and a spoken-word coda not present on the album version. CONTEXT & NOTES “Kiss” originated as a sparse demo given to Mazarati. Prince reclaimed it, stripped out the bass, and turned it into a minimalist funk masterpiece. Warner Bros. initially resisted releasing it as a single, but Prince insisted. It became one of his most iconic and influential hits, defining the Parade era. TRACK LIST US 12" Maxi-Single (0-20442) A. Kiss (Extended Version) – 7:16 B. ♥ Or $ (Extended Version) – 6:49 All US 12" Variants 12" Maxi-Single — Paisley Park 0-20442 12" Promo — Paisley Park PRO-A-2448 (A/B: Kiss Single Version 3:45) 12" Promo — Paisley Park PRO-A-2458 (A/B: Kiss Extended Version 7:16) CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100: No. 1 (2 weeks) US Billboard Black Singles: No. 1 (4 weeks) US Billboard Dance/Disco Club Play: No. 1 (2 weeks) Certified Gold by the RIAA (1,000,000 units shipped) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, instruments, production Mazarati – background vocals David Z. – arrangement PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard Paisley Park / Warner Bros. 12" sleeve Promo editions with plain sleeves WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Iconic black & white photography of Prince on the sleeve, with clean minimalist design typical of the Parade era. RELATED MATERIAL Paisley Park (May 24, 1985) Kiss (UK 7", February 5, 1986) Parade (1986 album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied. ARTIST: Prince and The Revolution ARTIST CATEGORY: Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM: Kiss (Maxi-Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT: Paisley Park Records ARTIST YEAR: 1986

Chart performance in the US was modest on the pop chart (No. 67), but the single performed strongly on the Billboard Black Singles Chart, reaching No. 12 and remaining there for nine weeks. Context & Significance Second single from Sign O’ The Times Released 6 May 1987 (US 7") First Prince‑related single ever issued on CD (US promo) B‑side “Shockadelica” originates from the Camille project One of Prince’s most emotionally intimate recordings Reissued in 2020 as part of the Sign O’ The Times Singles Collection Context & Significance Second single from Sign O’ The Times Released 6 May 1987 (US 7") First Prince‑related single ever issued on CD (US promo) B‑side “Shockadelica” originates from the Camille project One of Prince’s most emotionally intimate recordings Reissued in 2020 as part of the Sign O’ The Times Singles Collection Format: 7" Single Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Country: USA Release Date: 6 May 1987 Genre: Pop • Funk • R&B Style: Sign O’ The Times Minimalism • Camille Vocal Overview Released on 6 May 1987, the US 7" of If I Was Your Girlfriend became the second single from Sign O’ The Times, arriving five weeks after the album. The B‑side, “Shockadelica,” was a previously unreleased Camille‑era track originally intended for the abandoned Camille album. The single is historically significant as the first Prince‑related release ever issued on CD, via a US promotional disc — a full year before the first commercial CD single (Alphabet St., 1988). Musically, the track is one of Prince’s most intimate and psychologically layered works. Sung in his Camille voice, it explores emotional closeness, vulnerability, and the complexities of romantic intimacy. Its sparse, minimal production became a defining hallmark of the Sign O’ The Times sound. US 7" Single — 7‑28334 A. If I Was Your Girlfriend (Edit) — 3:46 B. Shockadelica — 3:30 US 7" Promo — 7‑28334 A. If I Was Your Girlfriend (Edit) — 3:46 B. If I Was Your Girlfriend (Edit) — 3:46 US CD Promo — PRO‑CD‑2747 If I Was Your Girlfriend (Edit) — 3:46 (First Prince‑related CD single ever issued)

0(+>’s bold, experimental EP expanding the world of The Most Beautiful Girl In The World, The Beautiful Experience marked one of the earliest and most significant releases from NPG Records during Prince’s battle for artistic independence. Artist: 0(+> Title: The Beautiful Experience Release Date: 17 May 1994 Label: NPG Records Format: EP (Vinyl / CD / Cassette) Catalogue Number: BR 71003 (various) Country: United States Length: Approx. 45 minutes (varies by format) The Beautiful Experience followed the global success of The Most Beautiful Girl In The World, the first single credited to the unpronounceable symbol and the first major release from NPG Records. The EP presented several distinct versions of the track, each with its own title rather than a traditional remix label. Prince had originally intended to release multiple independent tracks, but Warner Bros. restricted him to one; his workaround was to issue several versions of the same song, some so different they could be considered new compositions. The originally planned B-side, New World, was blocked by Warner Bros., leading Prince to create the Beautiful version instead. TRACK LISTING Vinyl – NPG Records – BR 71003-1 (1994) Side A Beautiful – 5:55 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Staxowax) – 5:14 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Mustangmix) – 6:19 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Flutestramental) – 3:35 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Sexy Staxaphone And Guitar) – 3:54 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Mustang Instrumental) – 3:23 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – 4:37 Side B Beautiful – 5:55 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Staxowax) – 5:14 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Mustangmix) – 6:19 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Flutestramental) – 3:35 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Sexy Staxaphone And Guitar) – 3:54 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Mustang Instrumental) – 3:23 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – 4:37 CD – NPG Records – BR 71003-2 (1994) 1 Beautiful – 5:55 2 Staxowax – 5:14 3 Mustang Mix – 6:19 4 Flutestramental – 3:35 5 Sexy Staxaphone And Guitar – 3:54 6 Mustang Instrumental – 3:23 7 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – 4:37 Cassette – NPG Records / Bellmark – BR 71003-4 (1994) Side A Beautiful – 5:55 Staxowax – 5:14 Mustang Mix – 6:19 Flutestramental – 3:35 Sexy Staxophone And Guitar – 3:54 Mustang Instrumental – 3:23 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – 4:37 Side B Beautiful – 5:55 Staxowax – 5:14 Mustang Mix – 6:19 Flutestramental Sexy Staxophone And Guitar – 3:35 Mustang Instrumental – 3:54 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World SLEEVE DETAILS Sleeve Type: Standard EP packaging Photography: Nicole Nodland Design: J.C. Munson, Graphic Zone, Levi Seacer Jr., Lizz Luce Variants: Vinyl, CD, and cassette editions with consistent artwork "Prince wanted to release different tracks independently, but Warner Bros. required that only one song be released independently." THE STORY BEHIND IT The Beautiful Experience was created during Prince’s conflict with Warner Bros. over artistic control and release schedules. After The Most Beautiful Girl In The World became a global hit, Prince expanded the single into a full EP, issuing multiple versions of the track to circumvent label restrictions. The project marked the first major release from NPG Records and demonstrated Prince’s determination to control his own output. The EP also reflected the early stages of The Gold Experience era, blending R&B, pop, and experimental production techniques. RELEASE FORMATS & EDITIONS Release Type: EP Date: 1994 Country: United States Catalogue Number: BR 71003 (various) Formats: Vinyl, Cassette, CD VISUAL & PACKAGING NOTES Event: Release of The Beautiful Experience EP Era: Early NPG Records period Tone: Experimental, romantic, transitional Artwork: Purple‑themed imagery and stylised graphics Audience: Prince collectors and fans of the 1990s era CONTEXT AND NOTES The EP followed Prince’s first UK number one single and his first major independent release. Warner Bros. blocked the originally planned B-side, New World, leading to the creation of the Beautiful version. The EP’s multiple versions of the same track were Prince’s workaround to release restrictions. The project is historically significant as one of the earliest NPG Records releases. OTHER FORMATS CD EP — Seven-track version Cassette EP — Same running order as vinyl Vinyl EP — Full A/B duplication Promo editions — Not widely documented CHART PERFORMANCE United States: Billboard 200 — #92 (12 weeks) Billboard R&B Albums — #29 (12 weeks) International: ERA MINI-TIMELINE February 1994 — The Most Beautiful Girl In The World released May 1994 — The Beautiful Experience EP released 1995 — The Gold Experience album released SOURCES Prince Vault Billboard chart archives Warner Bros. Records documentation RIAA certification records COPYRIGHT NOTICE All artwork, photographs, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non‑commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

The NPG’s explosive lead single from Exodus, re-imagined from its Prêt-à-Porter promo origins and expanded into a full European club-era experience. RELEASE DETAILS Date: 20 March 1995 Catalogue: 0061047NPG (7"), 0061045NPG (CD), 0061040NPG (12"), 0061195NPG (CD Maxi), 0061190NPG (12" Maxi), 4-021370 (AU Cassette) Format: 7" Single, CD Single, 12" Single, CD Maxi-Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Cassette Maxi Country: United Kingdom / Europe / Australia Label: NPG Records Album: Exodus (1995) A-Side: Get Wild THE STORY Released on 20 March 1995 as the first commercial single from Exodus by The New Power Generation, “Get Wild” originated as a U.S. promo tied to the Prêt-à-Porter soundtrack in late 1994. The European release introduced Beautiful Girl, an exclusive instrumental version of “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World” featuring Eric Leeds on saxophone, along with “Hallucination Rain.” A full maxi-single followed with multiple club remixes continuing the standalone title style from The Beautiful Experience. The cassette maxi was branded The Wild Experience. CONTEXT & NOTES This release marked Prince’s continued mid-90s strategy of expansive remix packages under the NPG banner. It bridged the Prêt-à-Porter promo era into the Exodus campaign with strong club focus. The single reached No. 19 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart. No official reissues exist. TRACK LIST 7" Promo / Jukebox Single (0061047NPG) A. Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:51 B. Beautiful Girl (feat. Eric Leeds) — 4:32 CD Single (0061045NPG) Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:33 Beautiful Girl — 4:39 Hallucination Rain — 5:52 12" Single (0061040NPG) A. Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:33 B1. Beautiful Girl — 4:39 B2. Hallucination Rain — 5:52 Europe 12" Maxi-Single (0061190NPG) Side A Money Maker — 6:01 Kirky J’s Get Wild — 6:38 Club Mix — 5:04 Side B In The House — 6:14 Get Wild — 4:33 Money Maker (Funky Jazz Mix) — 6:20 Europe CD Maxi-Single (0061195NPG) Money Maker — 6:01 Kirky J’s Get Wild — 6:38 Club Mix — 5:04 In The House — 6:14 Get Wild — 4:33 Money Maker (Funky Jazz Mix) — 6:20 Australia Cassette Maxi (The Wild Experience – 4-021370) Side A Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:33 Side B Beautiful Girl — 4:39 (Instrumental feat. Eric Leeds) Hallucination Rain — 5:52 All Variants 7" Promo (0061047NPG) CD Single (0061045NPG) 12" Single (0061040NPG) CD Maxi-Single (0061195NPG) 12" Maxi-Single (0061190NPG) Australia Cassette Maxi (The Wild Experience – 4-021370) CHART PERFORMANCE UK Gallup Singles Chart: Peak No. 19 Netherlands Tipparade: Peak No. 3 PERSONNEL Prince O(+> – vocals, instruments, production, arrangement The New Power Generation – performance Eric Leeds – saxophone (Beautiful Girl) Kirky J. – remixes PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Front sleeve: Black background with bold vertical “WILD” typography and orange NPG graphics Back sleeve: Tracklist with credits and barcode WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Striking black and orange design with vertical “WILD” lettering and classic NPG branding. RELATED MATERIAL Prince O(+> presents The New Power Generation (20 March 1995) Get Wild - Maxi-Single UK/Europe (This Release) Prince O(+> (September 19, 1995) I Hate U (The Hate Experience) - Maxi-Single UK/Europe/US Prince O(+> (September 1995) Eye Hate U - Maxi-Single UK/Europe SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Official Charts Company All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

A full‑throttle NPG club assault — remixes, rarities, and mid‑’90s funk energy at its wildest. RELEASE DETAILS Date: 20 March 1995 Catalogue: 0061195NPG (CD) / 0061190NPG (12") / 4-021370 (AU Cassette) Format: CD Maxi-Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Cassette Maxi Country: United Kingdom / Europe / Australia Label: NPG Records A-Side: Get Wild THE STORY Released on 20 March 1995, Get Wild was the lead single from the album Exodus by The New Power Generation. An earlier version appeared on the Prêt-à-Porter soundtrack in 1994, but this maxi-single introduced the definitive album version alongside a full suite of club remixes. CONTEXT & NOTES This release continued Prince O(+>’s mid-90s strategy of expansive remix packages. The Australian cassette edition (The Wild Experience) included two exclusive tracks. The single reached No. 19 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart. TRACK LIST Europe CD Maxi-Single (0061195NPG) Money Maker — 6:01 Kirky J’s Get Wild — 6:38 Club Mix — 5:04 In The House — 6:14 Get Wild — 4:33 Money Maker (Funky Jazz Mix) — 6:20 Europe 12" Maxi-Single (0061190NPG) Side A Money Maker — 6:01 Kirky J’s Get Wild — 6:38 Club Mix — 5:04 Side B In The House — 6:14 Get Wild — 4:33 Money Maker (Funky Jazz Mix) — 6:20 Australia Cassette Maxi (The Wild Experience – 4-021370) Side A Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:33 Side B Beautiful Girl — 4:39 (Instrumental version of “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” feat. Eric Leeds) Hallucination Rain — 5:52 All Variants Europe CD Maxi-Single (0061195NPG) Europe 12" Maxi-Single (0061190NPG) Australia Cassette Maxi (The Wild Experience – 4-021370) CHART PERFORMANCE UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 19 Netherlands Tipparade: Peak No. 3 PERSONNEL Prince O(+> – songwriting, production, arrangement The New Power Generation – performance, production Eric Leeds – saxophone (“Beautiful Girl”) Kirky J. – remixes PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Front sleeve: Black background with bold vertical “WILD” typography and orange NPG graphics Back sleeve: Tracklist with credits and barcode WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Striking black and orange design with vertical “WILD” lettering and classic NPG branding. RELATED MATERIAL Prince O(+> (December 2, 1996) Betcha By Golly Wow! - Single UK Prince (April 26, 1996) Prince’s Paisley Park to Reopen – Star Tribune News Item Prince (April 26, 1996) Princely Touch Makes Album a Jewel – The State (Weekend) Review SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Official Charts Company All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

A soulful duet born online, wrapped in puzzles, controversy, and an aborted album RELEASE DETAILS Date: December 21, 2000 (digital) / April 10, 2001 (physical CD) Catalogue: 23VA1 7135 UMAKE (CD) Format: Digital Single, CD Single Country: Worldwide A-Side: “U Make My Sun Shine” – 5:52 B-Side: “When Will We B Paid?” – 4:06 THE STORY U Make My Sun Shine first appeared on December 21, 2000 as a free digital download on NPGOnlineLtd.com, accessible only after solving a multi-step puzzle. The physical CD single followed on April 10, 2001, pairing the title track with “When Will We B Paid?”. The single was originally intended as a lead piece for the cancelled album The Invasion. Its open-license manufacturing led to an unauthorized retail variant containing two Track Squad audio clips. CONTEXT & NOTES This release marked Prince’s first non-band co-credit with another artist (Angie Stone) and highlighted his experimentation with digital distribution and puzzle-based fan engagement. The unauthorized retail edition with Track Squad clips became a notable curiosity. The song’s warm, devotional soul sound bridged Prince’s independent era with more mainstream appeal. TRACK LIST Digital Single (NPGOnlineLtd.com) U Make My Sun Shine – 5:52 CD Single (Official) U Make My Sun Shine – 5:52 When Will We B Paid? – 4:06 Unauthorized Retail CD Variant (WS-00102) U Make My Sun Shine – 5:52 When Will We B Paid? – 4:06 Throw Dat Leg Up (clip) – Track Squad Sweet Punanny (clip) – Track Squad CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100 Sales: Peak No. 59 US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Sales: Peak No. 26 PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, instruments, production Angie Stone – vocals PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Tour-style and standard retail packaging Unauthorized variant with Track Squad clips Puzzle-based digital rollout WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS The cover features a striking split portrait of Prince and Angie Stone with dramatic lighting and the title prominently displayed. RELATED MATERIAL She Loves Me 4 Me (2001) Supercute (2001) The Daisy Chain (2001) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • NPG Records documentation COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied. ARTIST — Prince feat. Angie Stone ARTIST CATEGORY — Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM — U Make My Sun Shine (Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — NPG Records ARTIST YEAR — 2000 / 2001

An official 2007 songbook for Prince’s album Planet Earth, featuring piano, vocal, and guitar arrangements of all 10 tracks from the groundbreaking release that was given away for free with The Mail on Sunday. Publication: Official Sheet Music Songbook Date: 2007 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full Songbook Title: Prince & Planet Earth (Piano • Vocal • Guitar) THE STORY The front cover features the iconic cosmic image of Prince in a red shirt with the Love Symbol necklace, hands over his heart, positioned above Planet Earth against a glowing golden background. The back cover lists all 10 album tracks in elegant text on a deep red background, with Hal Leonard and Universal Music Publishing logos. CONTEXT AND NOTES Released shortly after the album’s July 2007 launch, this songbook allowed musicians to play along with Planet Earth. It coincided with Prince’s innovative free distribution strategy and reflects the album’s spiritual and global themes. The collection includes hits such as “Guitar,” “Somewhere Here on Earth,” and “Future Baby Mama.” FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Planet Earth Official Songbook Era: 2007 (Planet Earth era) Tone: Majestic, spiritual, and professional Photography: Dramatic, glowing cover portrait of Prince with planetary imagery Visual Motifs: Rich red and gold color scheme, cosmic background, Love Symbol centerpiece

Event Details Artist: New Power Generation Date: December 7, 2019 Venue: London This was a high-energy concert featuring a mix of Prince classics and NPG favourites, with several tracks performed in medley or extended form. The setlist paid strong tribute to Prince’s catalogue while showcasing the band’s continued vitality years after his passing. Setlist Liv 4 Love 17 Days Girls & Boys Pop Life Delirious / Call The Law 7 Adore Call My Name Sex In The Summer Lady Cab Driver Black Sweat I Love The Lord When Doves Cry Days Of Wild The Beautiful Ones I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man Cool Alphabet St. Gett Off 1999 Let’s Go Crazy Encore D.M.S.R. Controversy Purple Rain

This vibrant review from The Press celebrates Prince & 3rdEyeGirl’s high-energy performance at the Leeds First Direct Arena, highlighting Prince’s triumphant return to the UK stage with his all-female band during the 2014 Hit and Run Tour. Publication: The Press (York edition) Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Review Title: Crowd goes crazy with purple Prince’s return THE STORY Charles Hutchinson’s review captures the electric atmosphere at Leeds First Direct Arena as Prince made a dramatic return. The piece describes the biblical rain outside and the ecstatic crowd inside as Prince, backed by 3rdEyeGirl, delivered a powerful set filled with hits. It praises Prince’s showmanship, guitar playing (with nods to Jimi Hendrix), and the band’s tight performance, noting standout moments like “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Raspberry Beret,” “Kiss,” and a rousing “Purple Rain” finale. CONTEXT AND NOTES This concert was part of Prince’s spontaneous “Hit and Run Tour” in 2014, known for short-notice announcements and high demand. The review reflects the excitement of UK fans seeing Prince in arenas again and the strong impression left by his new band 3rdEyeGirl. It showcases Prince’s enduring ability to captivate large crowds well into his 50s. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Prince & 3rdEyeGirl Live at Leeds First Direct Arena Era: 2014 Hit and Run Tour Tone: Energetic, celebratory, and impressed Photography: Large, dynamic color photo of Prince performing with arm raised amid falling confetti Visual Motifs: Bold headline, striking live concert image, purple accent in design WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Full concert review by Charles Hutchinson Large, vibrant photograph of Prince on stage with confetti Detailed description of the set, band performance, and audience reaction Emphasis on Prince’s guitar work and showmanship RELATED MATERIAL Prince & 3rdEyeGirl (May 19, 2014) “Back on the stadium trail, blistering Prince runs the guitar gamut” – The Guardian (UK) Prince & 3rdEyeGirl (May 20, 2014) “The Purple One is still driving them crazy” – The Independent (UK) Prince & 3rdEyeGirl (June 5, 2014) “Prince & 3rdEyeGirl, Roundhouse, NW1” – London Evening Standard (UK) All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

Prince’s self-titled second studio album, released in October19 1979, marked his commercial breakthrough and introduced the world to a more confident, funky, and sexually charged Prince RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 19, 1979 Catalogue: BSK 3366 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Prince’s self-titled album is a major step forward from his debut, showcasing a more assured artist with stronger funk, pop, and R&B grooves. Once again, Prince played nearly all instruments himself and handled production, though he began incorporating a few collaborators. The album features some of his earliest signature songs, including the breakthrough hit “I Wanna Be Your Lover.” CONTEXT & NOTES Coming just 18 months after For You, this album established Prince as a major new force in Black music. It was his first album to crack the Top 40 on the pop charts and reached the Top 5 on the Soul charts. The success of “I Wanna Be Your Lover” helped launch his first major U.S. tour. TRACK LIST Side One I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:47) Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) Sexy Dancer (4:18) When We’re Dancing Close and Slow (5:18) Side Two With You (3:59) Bambi (4:22) Still Waiting (4:14) I Feel For You (3:24) It’s Gonna Be Lonely (5:26) PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals and instruments (except where noted) André Cymone — vocal harmony on “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” (uncredited) Production Prince — producer, arranger, remixer, album cover concept Gary Brandt — engineer Mark Ettel — assistant engineer Bob Mockler — remixer Bernie Grundman — mastering (A&M) Lynn Barron & George Chacon — album design (RIA Images) Jurgen Reisch — photography (front cover and inner sleeve) Chris Callis — photography (back cover) Terry Taylor — calligraphy Special Thanks "Very special thanks to: God, Perry Jones, Tony Winfrey, André Cymone, Bobby Z., Dez Dickerson, Gayle Chapman, Matt Fink, Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, Alvin Winfrey, Chris Brice, Jim Brooks, Thurman Brooms, Chris Brotman, Warner Bros., Pepé Willie, Eric Eisner, Charleville Music, Bambi, Brighton Artists, Cynthia Horner, Ted Astin, Kim, Barry Gross, Murray Nagel, Knut Koupee, Lee Phillips, and all the beautiful people who got into my first album. I love you all." CHARTS America Country: Chart | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks in Chart USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes | 17 Nov. 1979 | 22 | 28 USA: Billboard Soul LPs | 17 Nov. 1979 | 3 | 31 USA: The Billboard 200 | 7 May 2016 | 52 (R) | 5 SINGLES RELEASED “I Wanna Be Your Lover” (b/w “My Love Is Forever”) “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” (b/w “Baby”) “Still Waiting” (b/w “Bambi”) “Sexy Dancer” (UK & Japan only) “Bambi” (Belgium & Netherlands only) Overall, the album was much more diverse and well-received than For You, critically and commercially, selling three million copies. It is notable for containing standard R&B ballads performed by Prince, before he would go on to establish himself with sexual romps on later albums. The album was certified platinum and contained three R&B/dance hits: "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?", "Sexy Dancer" and "I Wanna Be Your Lover." "I Wanna Be Your Lover" sold over one million copies and received a gold disc, rushing to No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 (becoming Prince's first hit single) and topped the R&B charts. In addition, it peaked at No. 41 in the United Kingdom (his first entry in the country) and reached number 2 on the Billboard Dance/Disco Singles chart. Prince performed both "I Wanna Be Your Lover" and "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" on American Bandstand on 26 January 1980. Overall, the success of this album geared Prince towards his next album, Dirty Mind, which would be called a complete departure from his earlier sound. SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, The Warner Bros. archives, Wikiepida. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. Prince (November 20, 1979) Prince Album Review – The Minneapolis Star USA

"Soft And Wet" is Prince’s debut single, released from his first album For You. It marked the beginning of his legendary recording career at the age of 19. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA (and select international markets) Released: 7 June 1978 (Prince’s 20th birthday) Genre: Funk, R&B, Pop Length: 3:01 (A-side) A-Side: Soft And Wet (3:01) B-Side: So Blue (4:26) Catalogue #: US: WBS 8619 THE STORY A smooth, sensual funk ballad with catchy hooks, breathy vocals, and a memorable synthesizer melody. The song showcases Prince’s early blend of funk, pop, and seductive lyricism that would define his sound for decades. CONTEXT & NOTES Released two months after the For You album, this was Prince’s first official commercial single. A promotional version featured a mono mix of the A-side. The single performed modestly on the charts but helped establish Prince as a promising new artist on the R&B scene. Prince (November 10, 1978) “For You,” the debut album by Minneapolis Prince – The Minneapolis Star US PACKAGING & VISUALS The image shows the classic Warner Bros. 7" vinyl center label with the iconic “WB” shield logo. It credits Prince as producer, arranger, and composer, with Tommy Vicari as executive producer, and notes the track is from the For You album (BSK 3150). PERSONNEL Prince — all vocals and instruments Tommy Vicari — executive producer CHARTS USA Billboard Hot 100 — Peak: 92 Billboard Hot Soul Singles — Peak: 12 SOURCES Prince Vault, Warner Bros. Records single label, Billboard charts (1978), For You album credits.

Jon Bream’s review of Prince’s debut concert at the Capri Theater captures the moment a 19-year-old prodigy stepped onto the stage and announced himself as a star. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: January 8, 1979 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Review THE STORY This review covers Prince’s first public concert at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis. Despite technical delays and a small crowd, Bream describes Prince’s performance as energetic, sexy, and highly professional, praising his multi-instrumental skills, stage presence, and original material from the forthcoming album For You. CONTEXT & NOTES Just weeks before the release of his debut album For You, this was Prince’s first major hometown performance. The review is one of the earliest documented accounts of Prince as a live performer, marking the transition from studio wunderkind to captivating stage artist. RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. All magazine artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.