Purple Rain has been edited down to under two hours, but Prince still needs to film one remaining scene Rain is in advanced post-production (already cut to under two hours), with Prince scheduled to shoot CONTEXT AND NOTES By March 1984, Purple Rain was in the final stages of editing and pick-up shots. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Post-production update on Purple Rain + related Prince news Era: Early 1984 Rain nearing final form (under 2 hours) with one last scene to shoot Continued local interest in Prince

The expanded remastered reissue of Prince’s landmark 1984 album Purple Rain, released on June 23, 2017 RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince and the Revolution Title: Purple Rain Deluxe Expanded Edition Rain (7" Single Edit) God (7" B-Side Edit) God (Love Theme From Purple Rain) (UK 12" B-Side Edit) Another CONTEXT & NOTES Purple Rain remains Prince’s most iconic album and the soundtrack to his breakthrough RELATED MATERIAL Original Purple Rain (1984) Standalone Live At Carrier Dome footage SOURCES Discogs,

A shimmering purple cloak, a brief heartfelt speech, and a quiet exit — Prince claims the Oscar for Best Rain at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Dressed in a dramatic purple sequined cloak, he delivered a short, emotional speech thanking the Academy CONTEXT & NOTES At the height of the Purple Rain phenomenon, Prince crossed from music superstar to Oscar FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Academy Award win for Purple Rain Era: 1985 – Purple Rain peak Tone: Iconic

Prince – “Purple Rain” (1984) Publication: Rolling Stone Date: May 2026 Country: United States Prince crowned No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitar Solos  of All Time, Prince’s “Purple Rain” solo defines the emotional apex of his career. The article recounts the song’s mythic origins — conceived at First Avenue, Minneapolis, on August 3 1983, during its first live performance. "Prince’s solo, captured that night and immortalised on the album, is described as “a moving cry of the soul rather than a musical spotlight.” "The feature highlights how Prince’s phrasing and string‑pinching technique created notes that “ascended heavenward,” expressing more about the meaning of Purple Rain than its lyrics ever could. It’s a moment of transcendence — the fusion of technical mastery and spiritual release — that secured Prince’s place at the summit of guitar artistry." “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony) Ranked No. 15, Prince’s now‑legendary guitar solo from the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony remains one of the most electrifying live moments in modern music history. The performance — a star‑studded tribute to George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” — saw Prince emerge unannounced from the shadows, unleashing three minutes of unrestrained virtuosity that stunned Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, and the audience alike.  Rolling Stone’s commentary describes the solo as “emotionally charged from the first note, erupting into a blaze of acrobatic shredding, rapid‑fire legato runs, and electric showmanship.” Even at his flashiest, Prince’s phrasing stayed rooted in Harrison’s melody — a gesture of respect from one all‑timer to another. The piece notes that the performance’s viral afterlife was partly fuelled by Prince’s earlier omission from the magazine’s 100 Greatest Guitarists list, a snub corrected in later editions. All text, photographs, and original content remain the property of Rolling Stone and their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince and the Revolution Title: Purple Rain (Picture Disc) Date Rain THE STORY This picture disc captures the full nine-track Purple Rain album pressed onto transparent CONTEXT & NOTES The picture disc format highlights the visual power of the Purple Rain era. SHOWS The picture disc displays the full classic Purple Rain cover photo of Prince in a purple jacket RELATED MATERIAL Purple Rain Deluxe 2-CD / 3CD+DVD Editions (2017) Original Purple Rain LP (1984) SOURCES

Rain, filmed in and around the Twin Cities. CONTEXT AND NOTES This coverage captures Prince on the cusp of superstardom — just weeks before the Purple Rain album dropped on June 18 and the film arrived in July. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: 1984 Minnesota Music Awards / City Pages Awards Era: Pre-Purple Rain explosion Rain phenomenon.

A genuine piece of Prince’s iconic Purple Rain tour history is now available: a stage-used tambourine personally played by Prince during the 1985 Purple Rain Tour, featuring the handwritten inscription Item Highlights Artist: Prince Era: Purple Rain Tour (1985) Item: Tambourine (stage-used) Inscription Items directly used by Prince on stage from the Purple Rain era are exceptionally rare and highly sought

’s landmark 1984 album Purple Rain, featuring the 2015 Paisley Park remaster. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince and the Revolution Title: Purple Rain (Remaster) Date: August It continues the tradition of beautiful colored vinyl releases for Purple Rain. WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover: Classic Purple Rain motorcycle image of Prince in purple jacket with RELATED MATERIAL Purple Rain Deluxe 2-CD / 3CD+DVD Editions (2017) Purple Rain Picture Disc LP (2017)

white ruffled long-sleeved pearl button shirt worn by Prince as “The Kid” in the 1984 classic film Purple Rain. Worn by: Prince (“The Kid”) in multiple key scenes, including the unforgettable finale performance of “Purple Rain” Description: Ivory silk shirt with ultra-high ruched standing collar, tiered ascot-style ruffles Rain tourmate Sheila E. after filming Authenticity: Includes a signed Letter of Authenticity from Juanita

Star Tribune retrospective feature marking the 40th anniversary of the iconic Purple Rain movie premiere the film’s debut, the fashion, the celebrities in attendance, and the lasting cultural impact that Purple Rain continues to have four decades later. Rain, looking back at the glamorous Hollywood screening and the extravagant afterparty that followed Rain’s release.

A dynamic Creem Magazine cover featuring Prince at the absolute peak of Purple Rain mania, with the bold INSIDE PURPLE RAIN.” CONTEXT & NOTES September 1984 was the pinnacle of Purple Rain fever. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Major cover story on Prince and Purple Rain Era: 1984 – Purple Rain peak Tone Rain Era: 1984 – Purple Rain peak Tone: Excited and celebratory Photography: Iconic colour live-style

Tribune announces the premiere dates for the new stage musical adaptation of Prince’s 1984 film and album Purple Rain. CONTEXT AND NOTES This local announcement highlights Minneapolis’s central role in the Purple Rain legacy Rain’ musical” Details on the pre-Broadway run and creative team Archival image of Prince in concert Typical newspaper theatre announcement layout RELATED MATERIAL (Prince “Purple Rain” legacy features