We’ve just received the official details for the Prince Celebration 2026 Block Party — a free, all-ages outdoor event and one of the highlights of this year’s celebration. Taking place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (one day before what would have been Prince’s 68th birthday), this massive downtown Minneapolis event will run from 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT at the Prince Mural (101 North 9th Street). Performers include: CeeLo Green Shelby J Kris Kollins Jada LaFrance Monique Blakey Bakkwooddrift Plus youth performances from Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, Purple Playground, High School for Recording Arts, and special surprise guests. The event will also feature a massive two-hour community sing-along and plenty of purple celebrations. Can’t wait to share photos, highlights, and the atmosphere straight from Minneapolis! 💜 Stay tuned for more updates. #PrinceCelebration #PrinceForever #Minneapolis #BlockParty

Prince released “Let’s Work” as the second single from the Controversy album in Germany on February 18, 1982. It was issued in both 7" and 12" formats, with the extended dance version appearing on the 12" maxi-single. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Germany (West Germany) Released: February 18, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Let’s Work” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Ronnie, Talk To Russia” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince VARIANTS Germany 7" Commercial Single (WB 17 922) A. Let’s Work – 2:56 B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 Germany 7" Promotional Single (WB 17 922) A. Let’s Work – 2:56 B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 (Same tracks as commercial 7", with promotional info insert) Germany 12" Commercial Single (WB 26216) A. Let’s Work (Long Version) – 8:02 B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 Germany 12" Promotional Single (WB 17 922) A. Let’s Work – 2:56 B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 (Same tracks as commercial 12", with promotional info insert) INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS USA – Warner Bros. – 1982 (January , 1981) Netherlands – Warner Bros. – 1982 (April 14, 1981) New Zealand – Warner Bros. – 1982 UK – Warner Bros. – 1982 (April 2, 1981) UK – Warner Bros. – 1982 PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, ARP Omni, Oberheim OB-X, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, handclaps Morris Day – drums (on extended version) Production Produced by Prince THE STORY “Let’s Work” evolved from an earlier track called “Let’s Rock” inspired by a local Minneapolis dance. The extended 12" version features additional solos and samples from other Controversy tracks. It was backed with the album track “Ronnie, Talk To Russia”. CONTEXT & NOTES This was Prince’s second single from the Controversy album. The long version on the 12" became a popular club track. The song is notable for its funky groove and Prince’s energetic vocal delivery. RELATED MATERIAL Prince (January 20, 1982) Let’s Work (Dance Remix) - 12" Single Prince (January 6, 1982) Let’s Work - Single US Prince (August 2, 1982) Sexuality / I Wanna Be Your Lover – Single 7" AU SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • 45cat • BBC Official Charts • Wikipedia 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

Prince’s dance‑floor command born from a local Minneapolis craze and reshaped into pure Controversy‑era funk RELEASE DETAILS Date: January 6, 1982 Catalogue: WBS 50002 (US) / WB 17922 Country: United States (also issued in Netherlands/Germany) A-Side: “Let’s Work” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Ronnie, Talk To Russia” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince THE STORY Released on January 6, 1982, “Let’s Work” was the second single from Prince’s album Controversy. Originally written as Let’s Rock in response to a popular Minneapolis dance craze, Prince reworked the track with new lyrics and a deeper funk arrangement after Warner Bros. initially declined to rush-release it. The insistent bassline, synth stabs, and playful sexual metaphor made it a club favourite, helping Controversy top the Billboard Disco Top 80 for six weeks. CONTEXT & NOTES By early 1982 Prince was deepening his fusion of funk, rock, and new wave. “Let’s Work” captured the urgent, dance-oriented energy of the Controversy era. Though it only reached No. 104 on the Billboard Pop Chart, it performed strongly on the Soul and Disco charts. The single is notable for featuring a non-album B-side and for its connection to local Minneapolis dance culture. TRACK LIST 7" Single (US) (WBS 50002) A. Let’s Work (Edit) – 2:56 B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 INTERNATIONAL VARIANT 7" Single (Netherlands / Germany) (WB 17922) A. Let’s Work – 2:56 B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Pop Chart: Peak No. 104 US Billboard Hot Soul Singles: Peak No. 9 US Billboard Disco Top 80: Contributed to Controversy spending six weeks at No. 1 PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, all instruments PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard Warner Bros. company sleeve WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Plain Warner Bros. labels with purple centre (as shown). Text credits “Produced, Arranged, Composed and Performed by Prince.” The sleeve is a standard Warner/Reprise company bag with “Printed in U.S.A.” at the bottom. RELATED MATERIAL Prince (August 2, 1982) Sexuality / I Wanna Be Your Lover – Single 7" AU Prince (February 1982) Sexuality / Controversy – Single 7" JP Prince (October 1981) Sexuality / Controversy – Single 7" DE For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault Sleevographia2 Discogs 45cat BBC Official Charts Wikipedia 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.

Prince delivers a sublime live performance of “Somewhere Here On Earth” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, showcasing the emotional ballad from his 32nd studio album Planet Earth Post-Bulletin Rochester, Minnesota · Thursday, May 28, 2009 Star Tribune Minneapolis, Minnesota Thursday, May 28, 2009 PUBLICATION Publication: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) Date: May 28, 2009 Country: United States Section / Pages: Television Performance Title: Prince Performs “Somewhere Here On Earth” THE STORY In this memorable late-night appearance, Prince performs a heartfelt rendition of “Somewhere Here On Earth,” the third track from Planet Earth. The song had previously been released as the B-side to the single “Guitar” in Europe in July 2007. The performance highlights Prince’s vocal range and emotional delivery, supported by his band. CONTEXT AND NOTES “Somewhere Here On Earth” was recorded in early March 2007 at 3121 at The Rio in Las Vegas. It was premiered live with Christian Scott on trumpet just days after tracking. This 2009 Tonight Show appearance came during a period when Prince continued to promote his music through selective television performances. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Live Television Performance Era: 2009 Tone: Emotional, soulful, intimate Personnel: Prince (vocals, instruments), C.C. Dunham (drums), Joshua Dunham (bass), Renato Neto (keyboards), Christian Scott (trumpet) Song Background: B-side to “Guitar” single / Track from Planet Earth (2007) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Prince’s live performance of “Somewhere Here On Earth” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, May 28, 2009. RELATED MATERIAL Prince (2007) Planet Earth Album Release Prince (July 2007) Guitar Single (Europe) COPYRIGHT NOTICE 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.

The official companion book to Prince’s landmark triple album Emancipation, featuring stunning color photographs and visual interpretations of the lyrics personally curated by Prince himself. PUBLICATION Publication: Emancipation: Words and Pictures (Official Companion Book) Date: November 19, 1996 Country: United States (US Only) Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Emancipation – Words and Pictures THE STORY This beautifully produced 8½" x 11" hardcover book was created by Prince as the official visual companion to his Emancipation album. It contains high-quality color photographs of Prince along with carefully selected images that represent the lyrics and themes of the songs. Designed as a collectible art piece, it offers fans a deeper, more personal look into the album’s world during his period of artistic freedom. CONTEXT AND NOTES Released simultaneously with the Emancipation album in November 1996, this book was part of Prince’s multimedia celebration of independence after leaving Warner Bros. It stands as a rare, high-quality artifact from the era, blending photography, symbolism, and personal expression — highly sought after by collectors. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Official Emancipation companion book release Era: Mid-1990s / Emancipation era Tone: Artistic, intimate, luxurious Photography: Color portraits and symbolic imagery chosen by Prince Audience: Dedicated Prince fans and collectors WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The front cover of the US-only Emancipation: Words and Pictures book. It features a striking close-up portrait of Prince in a white shirt with a sparkling purple scarf, set against a soft architectural background. Elegant typography displays the title “emancipation” and “words and pictures.” RELATED MATERIAL Prince (November 1996) Emancipation – Advert – Scrapbook Entry (UK) Prince (December 14, 1996) Never Mind the Symbolics, Here’s… Prince – NME (UK) Prince (October 23, 1996) Prince cambia – Musica (Italy) COPYRIGHT NOTICE 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.

“Do It All Night” was a UK-only single pairing two of the most provocative tracks from Prince’s Dirty Mind album, released as both 7" and 12" formats with identical album versions. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" & 12" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: March 6, 1981 A-Side: “Do It All Night” B-Side: “Head” Both tracks Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST UK 7" Single (K 17768) A. Do It All Night – 3:42 B. Head – 4:40 UK 12" Single (K 17768T) A. Do It All Night – 3:42 B. Head – 4:40 CHART PERFORMANCE Did not chart in the UK. PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, all instruments (guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, synthesizers) THE STORY Released exclusively in the UK on March 6, 1981, “Do It All Night” served as the third commercially issued single from the Dirty Mind album. It paired two raw, sexually explicit album tracks with no exclusive mixes or edits. The single was issued in standard company sleeves with plain white labels. CONTEXT & NOTES This release continued the promotion of Dirty Mind in Europe after the album’s raw, minimalist sound gained cult status. Both tracks are among Prince’s most notorious early work. No picture sleeve was issued, making it a straightforward collector’s item for fans of the Dirty Mind era. RELATED MATERIAL Album: Dirty Mind (1980) Prince (November - 26 - 1980) Dirty Mind / When We’re Dancing Close And Slow – Single 7" US Prince (October 1980) Head / Uptown – Single 7" PH / 12" US Prince (November 1980) Uptown / Crazy You – Single 7" JP Prince (September 10 1980) Uptown / Crazy You – Single 7" US SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • 45cat • Warner Bros. Records • Sleevographia2 • Wikipedia. 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.

"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is the lead single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. This 1980 international release helped extend the song’s global success following its strong US performance. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Germany Released: 15 February 1980 Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco Length: 2:57 (Edit) A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B-Side: My Love Is Forever (4:08) Catalogue #: Germany: WB 17560 International Variants (1980) Australia – Warner Bros. – 1980 Brazil – Warner Bros. – 1980 Chile – Warner Bros. – 1980 Germany – Warner Bros. – 1980 Japan – Warner Bros. – 1980 Mexico – Warner Bros. – 1980 Peru – Warner Bros. – 1980 Spain – Warner Bros. – 1980 Sweden – Warner Bros. – 1980 CONTEXT & NOTES This was Prince’s first major commercial success. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA (1,000,000 units) and helped propel the Prince album into the charts. PACKAGING & VISUALS The image shows the classic Warner Bros. 7" vinyl center label with the “WB” shield logo, crediting Prince for production, arrangement, and composition. PERSONNEL Prince — all vocals and instruments CHARTS (USA) Billboard Hot 100 — Peak: 11 Billboard Hot Soul Singles — Peak: 1 (2 weeks) Billboard Disco Top 100 — Peak: 2 (with Sexy Dancer) SOURCES Prince Vault, Warner Bros. Records single labels, Billboard charts (1979–1980), RIAA certification. International Variants (1979) Argentina – Warner Bros. – 1979 Barbados – Warner Bros. – 1979 Canada – Warner Bros. – 1979 Ecuador – Warner Bros. – 1979 France – Warner Bros. – 1979 (featured sleeve) Jamaica – Warner Bros. – 1979 New Zealand – Warner Bros. – 1979 Panama – Warner Bros. – 1979 USA – Warner Bros. – 1979 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.

"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is the lead single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. The Netherlands received both 7" and 12" editions in early 1980 to support the single’s growing European popularity. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" & 12" Vinyl Singles Country: Netherlands Released: 6 February 1980 Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco 7" Single A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B-Side: Just As Long As We’re Together (Edit) (3:25) THE STORY The 7" features edited versions for radio play, while the 12" delivers extended album-length mixes perfect for clubs and dancefloors. Both highlight Prince’s early funk-disco sound and smooth ballad style. CONTEXT & NOTES This UK 7" and 12" single came in a striking picture sleeve. The back sleeve features a detailed biography of Prince, highlighting his Minneapolis roots, early musical training, and multi-instrumental abilities. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 19 January 1980. 12" Single A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:44) B-Side: Just As Long As We’re Together (6:33) Catalogue #: Netherlands: WB 26.126 / WB 26126 (12") PACKAGING & VISUALS The front sleeve (as shown) features a blue background with Prince’s name in elegant script, the title “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” and a striking black & white portrait of Prince with his early afro and leather jacket. The back sleeve includes an extensive bio text. PERSONNEL Prince — all vocals and instruments, producer, arranger CHARTS (UK) UK Singles Chart — Peak: 41 Chart run (3 weeks): 19/01/1980: #44 26/01/1980: #41 (peak) 02/02/1980: #51 SOURCES Prince Vault, Warner Bros. UK 7" sleeve & label (K 17537), Official UK Charts, 45cat, Company, back sleeve biography. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, recordings, 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.

"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" is the second single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. A raw, emotional funk-rock track that showcased his growing range as an artist. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA Released: 23 January 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock, R&B A-Side: Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B-Side: Baby (3:09) Catalogue #: US: WBS 49178 US Variants (Full Track Listings) 7" Commercial Single (WBS 49178) A. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B. Baby (3:09) 7" Promo Single (WBS 49178) A. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (Mono) (3:49) B. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (Stereo) (3:49) International Variants (1980) – Baby B-Side Barbados – Warner Bros. – 1980 (WBS 49178) A. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B. Baby (3:09) Zambia – Warner Bros. – 1980 (WBS 49178) A. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B. Baby (3:09) Ecuador – Warner Bros. – 1980 (45-80026) A. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (Por Qué Quieres Tratarme Mal) (3:49) B. Baby (Niño) (3:09) CONTEXT & NOTES The lyrics explore a relationship with a cruel lover. The song prominently features guitar and bass, with keyboards in a less prominent role. A highlight is Prince’s soaring guitar solo at the end. It was played live on Prince’s first three tours (always as the second number). On the Dirty Mind tour, extended lyrics were replaced by screaming “bitch!” followed by a blazing guitar solo. The B-side was “Baby” in the US and “Bambi” in New Zealand. The song was later covered by Tuesday Knight on her 1987 debut album. In September 2009, Prince released a live recording of the song from Paisley Park Studios online. PERSONNEL Prince — lead and backing vocals, electric guitars, clavinet, Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano, Oberheim Four Voice, ARP String Ensemble, bass guitar, drums André Cymone — backing vocals CHARTS (USA) Billboard Hot Soul Singles — Peak: 13 SOURCES Prince Vault, Warner Bros. US 7" labels (WBS 49178), 45cat, Billboard charts, Benoît Clerc & Guitarcloud. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, recordings, 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

"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" is the second single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. This New Zealand 7" release features "Bambi" as the B-side. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: New Zealand Released: 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock, R&B A-Side: Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B-Side: Bambi (4:22) Catalogue #: NZ: WBS 49178 CONTEXT & NOTES The lyrics explore a relationship with a cruel lover. The song prominently features guitar and bass, with the keyboard in a less prominent role. A highlight is Prince’s soaring guitar solo at the end. It was played live on Prince’s first three tours. On the Dirty Mind tour, extended lyrics were replaced by screaming “bitch!” followed by a blazing guitar solo. The B-side on this New Zealand release is “Bambi” (from the Prince album). PERSONNEL Prince — lead and backing vocals, electric guitars, clavinet, Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano, Oberheim Four Voice, ARP String Ensemble, bass guitar, drums André Cymone — backing vocals CHARTS No specific New Zealand chart data available. SOURCES Prince Vault, Warner Bros. New Zealand 7" label (WBS 49178), 45cat, Benoît Clerc & Guitarcloud. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, recordings, 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.

"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" is the second single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. This US 12" promotional sampler features "Bambi" as the B-side. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 12" Vinyl Single, Promo Country: USA Released: 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock, R&B A-Side: Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B-Side: Bambi (4:22) Catalogue #: US: PRO-A-848 US Variants (Full Track Listings) 12" Promo Single (PRO-A-848) A. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) B. Bambi (4:22) CONTEXT & NOTES The lyrics explore a relationship with a cruel lover. The song prominently features guitar and bass, with the keyboard in a less prominent role. A highlight is Prince’s soaring guitar solo at the end. It was played live on Prince’s first three tours. On the Dirty Mind tour, extended lyrics were replaced by screaming “bitch!” followed by a blazing guitar solo. This 12" promo was issued as a "Special Radio Sampler" from the album Prince (BSK 3366). PERSONNEL Prince — lead and backing vocals, electric guitars, clavinet, Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano, Oberheim Four Voice, ARP String Ensemble, bass guitar, drums André Cymone — backing vocals CHARTS (USA) Billboard Hot Soul Singles — Peak: 13 SOURCES Prince Vault, Warner Bros. US 12" Promo label (PRO-A-848), 45cat, Billboard charts, Benoît Clerc & Guitarcloud. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, recordings, 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.

"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is the lead single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. This UK 12" Special Limited Edition features extended versions of both sides, aimed at the dancefloor and clubs. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 12" Vinyl Single Country: UK Released: January 1980 Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco Length: A-side ~5:47 / B-side ~6:24 A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:47) B-Side: Just As Long As We’re Together (6:24) Catalogue #: UK: K 17537(T) THE STORY The extended 12" versions bring out the full groove and dance potential of the track. The A-side is the full album-length version of the hit single, while the B-side offers a longer mix of the smooth ballad from For You. CONTEXT & NOTES This UK 12" Special Limited Edition was released to capitalise on the success of the 7" single. It came in a generic WEA sleeve with a die-cut center. The single (in its 7" form) peaked at No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart, spending 3 weeks on the chart. International Variants (1980) Netherlands – Warner Bros. (WB 26.126 / WB 26126) – 1980 PACKAGING & VISUALS Standard UK Warner Bros. company sleeve (generic bag). The center label features the classic WB design with "Made in UK" text and full production credits. PERSONNEL Prince — all vocals and instruments, producer, arranger CHARTS (UK) UK Singles Chart (BMRB) — Peak: 41 Chart run (3 weeks): 19/01/1980: #44 26/01/1980: #41 (peak) 02/02/1980: #51 SOURCES Prince Vault, Warner Bros. UK single label, Blues & Soul magazine review (Dec 1979), Official UK Charts Company. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, recordings, 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.