It quickly gained international attention and established her as one of the most prominent female instrumentalists

New Power Generation – additional musicians and vocals PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Plain white sleeve with purple Hand-drawn “Mirror Message” and playful illustrations WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover features large purple

Theatre • March 5, 2002 — Columbus, OH — Ohio Theatre • March 6, 2002 — Detroit, MI — Detroit Opera House York, NY — Avery Fisher Hall • April 12, 2002 — Kansas City, MO — Midland Theater • April 14, 2002 — Houston Technician Takumi Suetsugu — Guitar & Bass Technician Jerry Prater — Carpenter Scottie Pakulski — Front of House

CONTEXT & NOTES This was Prince’s first official live album and the main commercial release from the

advert showcases an intense, painted portrait of Prince with dramatic makeup, a tall black hat, and a purple WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Striking painted portrait of Prince with black hat, dramatic eye makeup, and purple

At- lanta during the show, pointing out that T-Boz (TLC), Dallas Aus- tin, and Chuck D. were in the house Uptown Controversy Mutiny The Work Pt. 1 Cream Little Red Corvette I Wanna Be Your Lover Sexy Dancer Housequake I Would Die 4 U lyrics & “Baby I’m A Star” line coda God (Instrumental) — Najee Purple Rain 🟣 Band first time ✦ 2001 — First known performance of “Rowdy Mac” (opening act) 🟣 Glam Flashback A night of purple

CONTEXT & NOTES Housed in a cardboard slip-in sleeve with striking Rainbow Children era artwork of Prince

TRACK LIST Netherlands Promo CDr Single (USWB11401050) The Breakdown (4:04) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Main The release came only hours after Prince announced his new deal with Warner Bros. Records.

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content 20th Essence Fest Wraps Up Release Publication: The Times ” “Kiss,” “When Doves Cry,” “1999,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Nothing Compares 2 U,” and closed with “Purple Rain.”

Apollonia, co-star from Purple Rain, was a special guest in the audience. The event celebrated Prince’s ongoing creative output and connection to his Purple Rain legacy through

Section: Cover + Interior Feature THE STORY In a rare and intimate interview, Prince pulls back the purple

Corvette,” “Kiss,” and a stunning cover of Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of You,” plus a 10-minute version of “Purple Rain.”