Produced by Prince & The Time CONTEXT & NOTES This is a country-specific variant released during the Purple Rain era.

CONTEXT & NOTES The 7" had two main commercial pressings with different back sleeve content and timings

more commercially accessible outside the US, this version helped promote Prince in Europe ahead of the Purple Rain era. did not chart in the UK upon release but reached #30 in September 1984 after the massive success of Purple Rain. Rain SINGLES RELEASED (UK) “1999” (b/w “How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore”) “Little Red Corvette” (b/

Prince’s groundbreaking, minimalist masterpiece and the lead single from Purple Rain, When Doves Cry Released in May 1984, it became a cultural phenomenon and the defining hit of the Purple Rain era. The single’s success helped propel Purple Rain into a global event. The single’s impact was central to the Purple Rain phenomenon. number 1 June 1984 — Purple Rain film and album released SOURCES Prince Vault Billboard chart archives

A Purple Rain Extended Christmas Miracle RELEASE DETAILS Date: December 19, 1984 Catalogue: 9 20291-0 Released at the height of Purple Rain’s global domination, the single showcased the emotional range of Rain-era imagery with dramatic purple tones and Prince’s intense portraiture. Labels feature the Warner Bros. shield and Purple Rain album reference. RELATED MATERIAL When Doves Cry (1984) Let’s Go Crazy (1984) Purple Rain (1984) For other relevant posts

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Iconic hand-drawn psychedelic “1999” lettering on a deep purple starry background gatefold sleeve with full lyrics and photos WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover features a striking purple

Prince – producer PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Japanese picture sleeve featuring Prince riding a white winged horse

Rain THE STORY This short article from central Minnesota’s St. Rain. CONTEXT AND NOTES This clipping comes from the height of Prince’s Purple Rain era, just two months before FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Pre-release announcement for the film Purple Rain Era: Purple Rain Era (1984 RELATED MATERIAL Purple Rain Album Release (June 25, 1984) Purple Rain World Premiere & Tour Announcements

CONTEXT AND NOTES This piece reflects the early growth and growing pains of the Minnesota Music Awards FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Commentary on Minnesota Music Awards Era: 1984 (Purple Rain era) Tone: Critical RELATED POSTS Prince and The Revolution (June 25, 1984) Purple Rain - Album US Prince (May 24, 1984) Purple Rain Movie Announcement - St.

A Purple Rain devotional paired with Prince’s most heartbreaking holiday B‑side RELEASE DETAILS Date: Rain era. Released at the height of Purple Rain’s global domination, the single showcased the emotional range of Rain cycle) US Billboard Hot 100: Peak No. 8 (context from album era) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all (1984) Purple Rain (1984) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

CONTEXT AND NOTES This in-depth preview ran days before the November 24, 1982 concert at the University Prince’s breakthrough era, with The Time and Vanity 6 as key supporting acts that helped define the Purple Rain sound and aesthetic.

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Iconic hand-drawn psychedelic “1999” lettering on a deep purple starry background gatefold sleeve with full lyrics and photos WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover features a striking purple