Prince's sweep in 1986 followed his global success with Purple Rain and Parade, cementing his status

the release of Prince’s second feature film, Under the Cherry Moon, which served as a follow-up to Purple Rain.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 1986 was a high point in Prince’s career following the massive success of Purple Rain

Prince’s actual 28th birthday (June 7, 1986), this AP-sourced story highlights the peak of Prince’s “Purple Rain” era superstardom. Just two years after the Purple Rain tour, demand for his live shows remained incredibly high, reflecting FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Prince’s 28th Birthday Concert / Double Show Announcement in Detroit Era: Purple Rain / Parade era peak (1986) Tone: Excited, celebratory, documenting fan frenzy and Prince’s star power

CONTEXT AND NOTES Published exactly two years after the Purple Rain announcement in the same newspaper and stylistically bold chapter in Prince’s filmography, showcasing his desire to expand beyond the Purple Rain formula. Rain. RELATED MATERIAL Purple Rain Movie Announcement (May 24, 1984) Parade Album & Tour Coverage (1986) Sheila

The writers describe the record as a master stroke that merges house‑style drums, bright melodies, and

(1995) Labels: Paisley Park Records Producer: Prince; Ricky Peterson Track List The Voice (4:14) 1 House Music Cassette Side 1: The Voice (4:14) 1 House In Order (4:44) 2 Blood Is Thicker Than Time (3:13) 2 • guitar, background vocals on The Voice • guitar on House In Order, Blood Is Thicker Than Time, You vocals on House In Order Kirk Johnson • background vocals on The Voice • percussion on You Will Be • drums on House In Order, Blood Is Thicker Than Time, The Undertaker Paul Peterson • bass on House

W0056T CD5 — UK 1 — Gett Off (Single Remix) (4:01) 2 — Gett Off (Urge Single Edit) (4:24) 3 — Gett Off (Purple Gett Off (Houstyle) (8:20) 3. Violet The Organ Grinder (4:59) 4. Gangster Glam (6:04) 5. Housebangers (4:23) 11. Q In Doubt (4:00) 12. 9362‑40188‑2 PERSONNEL Prince — lead & backing vocals, rap, electric lead guitar, Roland R‑8 Rosie Gaines

Don’t Matter 2 Night / The Work (6:44) • Push & Pull (5:50) • 1+1+1=3 (Includes Love Rollercoaster / Housequake

Beret (12” Version) Brown Mark - bass guitar and background vocals on I Would Die 4 U, Purple Rain, Fink - keyboards on I Would Die 4 U, Purple Rain, Let’s Go Crazy (Special Dance Mix) and Pop Life (Fresh Dance Mix) Bobby Z. - drums and percussion on I Would Die 4 U, Purple Rain and Let’s Go Crazy (Special Dance Mix) Novi Novog - violin on Purple Rain and Raspberry Beret (12" Version) Suzie Katayama - cello on Purple Rain and Raspberry Beret (12" Version) David Coleman - cello on Purple Rain and Raspberry

Remastered in 1080p HD for the 2023 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition Blu‑ray. Remastered for Blu‑ray in 2023. Feelgood (Live) / Interviews with Rosie Gaines & Tony M. (Incl. Feelgood (Live) / Interviews with Rosie Gaines & Tony M. (Incl. Feelgood (Live) / Interviews with Rosie Gaines & Tony M. (Incl.

CD single (Digipack) - USA - 9 40170-2 Elephant Box (Elephant House Mix 6:37) Elephant Box (Bee Bop B Side Elephant Box (Hip Hop 7" 3:55) Promotional 12" - UK - A Side Elephant Box (Elephant House Box (Solo) Promotional 12" - UK - information sheet 12" - USA - 9 40170-0 Elephant Box (Elephant House ‑4929 TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Tracks Catalogue Numbers 12" A1 — Elephant Box (Elephant House Mix) (6:15) B2 — Elephant Box (The Solo) (6:28) USA: 0‑40170 12" Promo A1 — Elephant Box (Elephant House