Concert advertisement for Prince at the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, 1979 Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Sunday, November 25, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad lists Prince as part of the Bijou Cafe’s December schedule, appearing after Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and 20/20, and before The Nighthawks. Reservations recommended. Venue address: 1409 Lombard St. CONTEXT AND NOTES This marks one of Prince’s early club dates on the East Coast in late 1979 during his Prince album promotional period, as he transitioned toward headlining smaller prestigious venues ahead of the Dirty Mind era. WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Confirmation of Prince’s December 7–8, 1979 performances at the Bijou Cafe His booking alongside jazz, rock, and blues acts in a respected Philadelphia venue Continued expansion of his live presence in major East Coast cities RELATED MATERIAL Aligns with the late November 1979 Roxy Theatre (Los Angeles) and The Palace (Houston) advertisements from the same touring period. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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.

A year-end album ranking and review in The Morning Union (Springfield, MA) placing Prince’s Dirty Mind at #8 on the paper’s 1980 best albums list, hailing the 20-year-old as the pop-rock surprise of the year and a major artistic arrival. Publication: The Morning Union Date: Tuesday, December 30, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Music / Year-End Album Rankings Title: Prince, Dirty Mind (Warner Bros.) THE STORY The clipping ranks Dirty Mind highly and reviews Prince’s rapid evolution from a Stevie Wonder-style prodigy (noted via his early “I Wanna Be Your Lover” single) to a bold, racy rock-R&B artist. It praises the album’s sensual Al Green-like elements mixed with Donna Summer’s pulsating energy, highlighting the X-rated lyrics and overall impact as a breakthrough. CONTEXT AND NOTES Published at the close of 1980, this reflects growing critical acclaim for Dirty Mind despite its initial modest commercial performance. It captures the moment when Prince’s provocative shift was being recognized as a defining artistic leap, solidifying his reputation as a fearless innovator far ahead of his peers. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Year-end album ranking and review Era: Dirty Mind (1980) Tone: Enthusiastic, appreciative of boldness and innovation Photography: None (text-only ranking block) Visual Motifs: Clean newspaper year-end list format with bold numbering WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Strong critical endorsement of Dirty Mind as a top 1980 release Insight into Prince’s artistic growth and boundary-pushing style Early mainstream recognition of his uniqueness compared to contemporaries like Michael Jackson RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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. Dirty Mind is Prince’s third studio album, released in October 1980. A daring, raw, and sexually explicit masterpiece, it marked a bold artistic leap and established Prince as one of the most provocative and innovative artists of his generation. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 8, 1980 Catalogue: BSK 3478 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Dirty Mind is a short, explosive album that fully embraces funk, new wave, and rock influences. Recorded quickly at his home studio in Orono, Minnesota (credited as “Somewhere in Uptown”), the album features Prince playing nearly all instruments himself. The songs are direct, explicit, and full of attitude, tackling themes of sex, freedom, and rebellion with a punk-like energy. CONTEXT & NOTES Coming less than a year after his previous album, Dirty Mind shocked many with its explicit content and minimalist sound. Though it received mixed commercial response at the time, it is now regarded as one of Prince’s most important and influential records, laying the groundwork for his revolutionary 1980s output. TRACK LIST Side One Dirty Mind (4:11) When You Were Mine (3:44) Do It All Night (3:42) Gotta Broken Heart Again (2:13) Side Two Uptown (5:30) Head (4:40) Sister (1:33) Partyup (4:24) PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals and instruments (except where noted) Dr. Fink — synthesizer on “Dirty Mind” and “Head” Lisa Coleman — vocals on “Head”, keyboards and background vocals on “Partyup” (uncredited) Production Prince — producer, arranger, remixer Jamie Starr — engineer (Prince pseudonym) Mic Guzauski — remixer Bob Mockler — remixer Ron Garrett — assistant Bernie Grundman — mastering (A&M Records) Allen Beaulieu — photography Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, Steve Fargnoli — personal management Special Thanks "Special thanks to God, Jamie and Steve, Fink, Bobby Z., Andre, Dez, Lisa, Gayle, Russ Thyret, Mo Ostin, Tom Draper, Cortez T. and the 'baddest promotion staff around'; Fred Moultrie, Lee Phillips, Bob and Joe, Cynthia Horner, Kim, Nick, Debbie Dominico, Rob Marcher, Fred Lapin, Dave, Chip, Paul and Steve M., Mena, Joni and U." PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Iconic black-and-white cover photo of Prince in a trench coat and bandana Minimalist design with bold pink lettering Striking and controversial visual identity WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover shows a bare-chested Prince wearing an open trench coat, bandana, and dark underwear, staring directly at the camera with a provocative expression. The bold pink “Prince” logo dominates the top. The image perfectly captured the album’s raw, rebellious, and sexually charged attitude. CHARTS America Country: Chart | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks in Chart USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes | 8 Nov. 1980 | 45 | 31 USA: Billboard Soul LPs | 8 Nov. 1980 | 7 | 32 USA: The Billboard 200 | 14 May 2016 | 56 (R) | 2 SINGLES RELEASED “Uptown” (b/w “Crazy You”) “Dirty Mind” (b/w “When We’re Dancing Close and Slow”) “Do It All Night” (UK only) “Head” (promo only) “When You Were Mine” (12" promo only) Dirty Mind received widespread praise from critics. Simon Reynolds noted its rave reception, with rock writers hailing Prince as a genre-blending, gender-bending, and race-bridging savior of modern music. Barney Hoskyns called it “the glam-funk Let’s Get It On” in his New Musical Express review. Ken Tucker of Rolling Stone observed Prince’s shift from the romantic tone of his earlier albums to a liberating lewdness, mixing provocative wordplay with simple, catchy melodies over an electric sound. He praised Prince’s effortless delivery, blending Smokey Robinson’s sweetness with Richard Pryor’s raw humor, calling the record “cool music dealing with hot emotions” and, at its best, “positively filthy.” In The Village Voice, Robert Christgau compared the metallic textures and drum patterns to Funkadelic and the Rolling Stones, noting Prince’s falsetto linked him to the “love-man” tradition but with a bolder eroticism. Retrospective reviews, like Jim Green’s in The Trouser Press Guide to New Wave Records, also celebrated the album’s catchy tunes, witty lyrics, strong production, and Prince’s signature falsetto—provided the overt sexuality doesn’t turn listeners away. SOURCES Prince Vault, The Beautiful Ones (2019), Discogs, Warner Bros. archives. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album 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.

Prince released “Sexuality” as a 7" single in Japan in February 1982, backed with “Controversy”. It was issued in both commercial and promotional editions with picture/lyric inserts RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records / Warner-Pioneer Corporation Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Japan Released: February 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Sexuality” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Controversy” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince VARIANTS Japan 7" Commercial Single (P-1619) A. セクシュアリティ (Sexuality) – 4:20 B. 戦慄の貴公子 (Controversy) – 3:35 Japan 7" Promotional Single (P-1619) A. セクシュアリティ (Sexuality) – 4:20 B. 戦慄の貴公子 (Controversy) – 3:35 CHART PERFORMANCE Did not chart PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, all instruments Production Produced by Prince THE STORY “Sexuality” was released as a single only in a few territories including Japan. The Japanese edition featured a picture sleeve with Japanese titles and came with a lyric insert. Both commercial and promotional versions exist. CONTEXT & NOTES This was a limited international release to support the Controversy album. The Japanese pressing is highly sought after by collectors due to the unique sleeve and insert. SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs 45cat Wikipedia Sleevographia2 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.

Prince released “Controversy” as a single in the Netherlands on November 4, 1981, backed with “When You Were Mine”. It was issued in both 7" and 12" formats, along with a special Christmas promo edition. Netherlands 7" Commercial Single (WB 17.866) RRELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Netherlands (Benelux) Released: November 4, 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Controversy” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “When You Were Mine” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Netherlands 7" Commercial Single (WB 17.866) A. Controversy – 3:39 B. When You Were Mine – 3:44 Netherlands 7" Christmas Promo Single (WB 17.866) A. Controversy – 3:39 B. When You Were Mine – 3:44 Netherlands 12" Maxi-Single (WB 26195 / WB 26.195) A. Controversy – 7:18 B. When You Were Mine – 3:44 Netherlands 7" Christmas Promo Single (WB 17.866) Netherlands 12" Maxi-Single (WB 26195 / WB 26.195) Netherlands 12" Maxi-Single (WB 26195 / WB 26.195) INTERNATIONAL RELEASES Label: WEA Country: Bolivia Catalogue:WS-9012 Brazil – Warner Bros. – 1981 Canada – Warner Bros. – 1981 Ecuador – Warner Bros. – 1981 Label: Warner Bros. Country: France Catalogue: 17 86 Guatemala – Warner Bros. – 1981 Philippines – Warner Bros. – 1981 UK – Warner Bros. – 1981 (Oct 23 1981) Australia – Warner Bros. – 1982 International Variants all released with same two tracks ( although some dates may differ) PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, Oberheim OB-X, Oberheim OB-SX, electric guitars, bass guitar, Pearl SY-1 Syncussion, handclaps Lisa Coleman – backing vocals Morris Day – possible drums Production Produced by Prince THE STORY “Controversy” features Prince reciting the Lord’s Prayer and provocative lyrics addressing race, rules, and nudity. It was the title track and lead single from the Controversy album. CONTEXT & NOTES The song generated some controversy for its religious and sexual content but achieved strong success on the dance charts. It was later included on The Hits/The B-Sides. A live version from Hawaii was released digitally in 2004. SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs 45cat Wikipedia Sleevographia2 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.

Prince released “Sexuality” as the second single from the Controversy album in West Germany in October 1981. It was issued in 7" and 12" commercial formats along with a 12" promotional single. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Germany (West Germany) Released: October 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Sexuality” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Controversy” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince VARIANTS 7" Commercial Single (WB 17869) A. Sexuality – 4:20 B. Controversy (Edit) – 3:35 (three back sleeve variants promoting Phil Collins Face Value, ZZ Top El Loco, and AC/DC For Those About To Rock) Germany 7" Promotional Single (WB 17869) A. Sexuality – 4:20 B. Controversy (Edit) – 3:35 (commercial release with insert) Germany 12" Commercial Single (WB 26197) A. Sexuality – 4:20 B. Controversy – 7:14 Germany 12" Promotional Single (WB 26197) A. Sexuality – 4:20 B. Controversy – 7:14 (commercial release with 7" insert) Germany 12" White Label Single (WB 26197) A. Sexuality – 4:20 B. Controversy – 7:14 CHART PERFORMANCE Did not chart in Germany or any territory INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS Japan – Warner Bros. – P-1619 (1981)(Released February 1982) PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, all instruments Production Produced by Prince THE STORY “Sexuality” was released only in select markets (Germany, Japan, and Australia with I Wanna Bw Your Lover) to support the Controversy album. The German release featured multiple variants, including three different back sleeve promotional advertisements for other WEA acts. CONTEXT & NOTES This limited-release single did not chart. The 7" commercial version is notable for its three distinct back sleeve variants promoting contemporary WEA releases. The white label 12" is a rare collector’s item. SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs 45cat Wikipedia Sleevographia2 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.

Prince released “Controversy” as a single in France in November 1981, backed with “When You Were Mine”. It was issued in a picture sleeve 7" commercial version and a 12" promotional single with the same track on both sides. France 7" Commercial Single (17 866) RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: France Released: November 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Controversy” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “When You Were Mine” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST France 7" Commercial Single (17 866) A. Controversy – 3:39 B. When You Were Mine – 3:44 France 12" Promotional Single (PRO 530) A. Controversy – 3:39 B. Controversy – 3:39 CHART PERFORMANCE United States Billboard Hot 100: Peak #70 United States Billboard Hot Soul Singles: Peak #3 United States Billboard Disco Top 80: Peak #1 (6 weeks, with “Let’s Work”) France 7" Commercial Single (17 866) France 12" Promotional Single (PRO 530) France 12" Promotional Single (PRO 530) INTERNATIONAL RELEASES USA – Warner Bros. – WBS 49808 (September 2, 1981) UK – Warner Bros. – K 17866 (October 9, 1981) Netherlands – Warner Bros. – WB 17.866 / WB 26195 (November 4, 1981) Bolivia – WEA – 1981 Brazil – Warner Bros. – 1981 Canada – Warner Bros. – 1981 Ecuador – Warner Bros. – 1981 Guatemala – Warner Bros. – 1981 Philippines – Warner Bros. – 1981 Australia – Warner Bros. – 1982 All international variants were released with the same two tracks, though release dates may vary from country to country. PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, Oberheim OB-X, Oberheim OB-SX, electric guitars, bass guitar, Pearl SY-1 Syncussion, handclaps Lisa Coleman – backing vocals Morris Day – possible drums Production Produced by Prince THE STORY “Controversy” features Prince reciting the Lord’s Prayer and provocative lyrics addressing race, rules, and nudity. It was the title track and lead single from the Controversy album. CONTEXT & NOTES The song generated some controversy for its religious and sexual content but achieved strong success on the dance charts. It was later included on The Hits/The B-Sides. A live version from Hawaii was released digitally in 2004. SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs 45cat Wikipedia Sleevographia2 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.

A major feature profile in The Charlotte Observer (syndicated from the Los Angeles Times) portraying 20-year-old Prince as pop music’s new boy wonder — shy and introspective offstage, but a torrid, boundary-pushing performer onstage — with extensive discussion of his Dirty Mind album, one-man studio approach, and provocative persona. Publication: The Charlotte Observer Date: Friday, December 26, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Pop Music / Feature Title: Pop Music’s New Boy Wonder THE STORY The lengthy article, written by Dennis Hunt, explores Prince’s childhood in Minneapolis, his early musical development, family background, extreme shyness, and rapid rise. It details his self-produced Dirty Mind album, the explicit themes (including “Sister”), his one-man studio mastery, and his transformation into a flamboyant stage performer who strips down to bikini underwear. Includes direct quotes from Prince on music, sexuality, family, and his reluctance to do interviews. CONTEXT AND NOTES Published late in the Dirty Mind Tour, this in-depth profile captures Prince at a pivotal moment — transitioning from R&B prodigy to a controversial, fully-formed artist. It highlights the contrast between his offstage personality and his bold public image, helping introduce him to broader audiences in secondary markets like Charlotte. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: In-depth career and personality profile Era: Dirty Mind Tour (1980) Tone: Fascinated, balanced mix of admiration and curiosity about his provocativeness Photography: Large black & white portrait of Prince (captioned “Prince”) Visual Motifs: Classic 1980 newspaper feature layout with prominent photo and multi-column text WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Detailed early mainstream profile covering Prince’s backstory, artistry, and Dirty Mind era controversies Emphasis on the shy-vs-bold duality that defined his public image Rich quotes and biographical details from a key moment in his ascent RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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. Dirty Mind is Prince’s third studio album, released in October 1980. A daring, raw, and sexually explicit masterpiece, it marked a bold artistic leap and established Prince as one of the most provocative and innovative artists of his generation. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 8, 1980 Catalogue: BSK 3478 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Dirty Mind is a short, explosive album that fully embraces funk, new wave, and rock influences. Recorded quickly at his home studio in Orono, Minnesota (credited as “Somewhere in Uptown”), the album features Prince playing nearly all instruments himself. The songs are direct, explicit, and full of attitude, tackling themes of sex, freedom, and rebellion with a punk-like energy. CONTEXT & NOTES Coming less than a year after his previous album, Dirty Mind shocked many with its explicit content and minimalist sound. Though it received mixed commercial response at the time, it is now regarded as one of Prince’s most important and influential records, laying the groundwork for his revolutionary 1980s output. TRACK LIST Side One Dirty Mind (4:11) When You Were Mine (3:44) Do It All Night (3:42) Gotta Broken Heart Again (2:13) Side Two Uptown (5:30) Head (4:40) Sister (1:33) Partyup (4:24) PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals and instruments (except where noted) Dr. Fink — synthesizer on “Dirty Mind” and “Head” Lisa Coleman — vocals on “Head”, keyboards and background vocals on “Partyup” (uncredited) Production Prince — producer, arranger, remixer Jamie Starr — engineer (Prince pseudonym) Mic Guzauski — remixer Bob Mockler — remixer Ron Garrett — assistant Bernie Grundman — mastering (A&M Records) Allen Beaulieu — photography Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, Steve Fargnoli — personal management Special Thanks "Special thanks to God, Jamie and Steve, Fink, Bobby Z., Andre, Dez, Lisa, Gayle, Russ Thyret, Mo Ostin, Tom Draper, Cortez T. and the 'baddest promotion staff around'; Fred Moultrie, Lee Phillips, Bob and Joe, Cynthia Horner, Kim, Nick, Debbie Dominico, Rob Marcher, Fred Lapin, Dave, Chip, Paul and Steve M., Mena, Joni and U." PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Iconic black-and-white cover photo of Prince in a trench coat and bandana Minimalist design with bold pink lettering Striking and controversial visual identity WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover shows a bare-chested Prince wearing an open trench coat, bandana, and dark underwear, staring directly at the camera with a provocative expression. The bold pink “Prince” logo dominates the top. The image perfectly captured the album’s raw, rebellious, and sexually charged attitude. CHARTS America Country: Chart | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks in Chart USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes | 8 Nov. 1980 | 45 | 31 USA: Billboard Soul LPs | 8 Nov. 1980 | 7 | 32 USA: The Billboard 200 | 14 May 2016 | 56 (R) | 2 SINGLES RELEASED “Uptown” (b/w “Crazy You”) “Dirty Mind” (b/w “When We’re Dancing Close and Slow”) “Do It All Night” (UK only) “Head” (promo only) “When You Were Mine” (12" promo only) Dirty Mind received widespread praise from critics. Simon Reynolds noted its rave reception, with rock writers hailing Prince as a genre-blending, gender-bending, and race-bridging savior of modern music. Barney Hoskyns called it “the glam-funk Let’s Get It On” in his New Musical Express review. Ken Tucker of Rolling Stone observed Prince’s shift from the romantic tone of his earlier albums to a liberating lewdness, mixing provocative wordplay with simple, catchy melodies over an electric sound. He praised Prince’s effortless delivery, blending Smokey Robinson’s sweetness with Richard Pryor’s raw humor, calling the record “cool music dealing with hot emotions” and, at its best, “positively filthy.” In The Village Voice, Robert Christgau compared the metallic textures and drum patterns to Funkadelic and the Rolling Stones, noting Prince’s falsetto linked him to the “love-man” tradition but with a bolder eroticism. Retrospective reviews, like Jim Green’s in The Trouser Press Guide to New Wave Records, also celebrated the album’s catchy tunes, witty lyrics, strong production, and Prince’s signature falsetto—provided the overt sexuality doesn’t turn listeners away. SOURCES Prince Vault, The Beautiful Ones (2019), Discogs, Warner Bros. archives. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album 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.

Jon Bream announces Sheila E. as Prince’s latest protégé with her debut single “The Glamorous Life” now out on Warner Bros. Prince’s new album Purple Rain (the soundtrack to his upcoming movie) is set for release on June 18, with the film possibly arriving in theaters in July. Prince’s new single “When Doves Cry” drops this week, while The Time’s “Ice Cream Castle” single arrives May 30. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: Sunday, May 13, 1984 Country: United States Section: Entertainment news brief Byline: —Jon Bream THE STORY “There’s a new artist in Prince’s court. Her name’s Sheila E., and her debut single, ‘The Glamorous Life,’ has been released on Warner Bros. Records. True to Prince’s colors, no information is available about his latest discovery. Speaking of his colors, Prince’s new album, ‘Purple Rain,’ will be released June 18; it is the sound track to the movie, which may be coming to a theater near you in July. Prince’s new single, ‘Why Doves Cry,’ hits the stores this week. The Time’s new single, ‘Ice Cream Castle,’ will be issued May 30; it’s the title tune to the group’s new album, which is expected July 2.” CONTEXT AND NOTES This update came roughly two months before the Purple Rain album and film would dominate the summer of 1984. It marks one of the first local announcements of the exact album release date and teases the movie’s theatrical window. Sheila E.’s launch under Prince’s wing (with the famously mysterious rollout) and the coordinated releases from The Time show Prince’s expanding “family” of artists. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Pre-release announcements for Purple Rain album/film + Sheila E. debut Era: Pre-Purple Rain explosion (Spring 1984) Tone: Excited, insider-style local reporting Photography: None in this clipping Visual Motifs: Classic concise news brief format with Jon Bream’s signature style WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Official confirmation of the Purple Rain album release date (June 18, 1984) and expected film window (July) Introduction of Sheila E. to the Minneapolis audience Coordinated rollout of Prince-related projects building massive anticipation Continued secrecy around Prince’s new artists (“True to Prince’s colors”) RELATED MATERIAL This fits in the post-production timeline after the March 11, 1984 editing update and the February wrap confirmation — showing the final countdown to the Purple Rain phenomenon. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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.

A local news brief in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune noting that Prince is preparing for the filming of his first feature film Purple Rain later in November, while continuing work on records for The Time, Vanity 6, and himself, as “Delirious” climbs the charts. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: Sunday, November 6, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / In the wings Title: In the wings (Prince / Purple Rain update) THE STORY The short item reports that Prince is expected to go on tour the following spring (promoted by Don King) and is currently working on new material for The Time, Vanity 6, and his own projects. It highlights the upcoming filming of Purple Rain later that month. It also mentions Cyndi Lauper recording Prince’s “When You Were Mine” for her solo album. CONTEXT AND NOTES This update appeared just weeks before principal photography began on Purple Rain in late November 1983. It captures the intense activity around Prince in the fall of 1983, as he balanced recording, side projects with his protégés, and the ambitious film project that would define his career. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Pre-production update for Purple Rain film Era: Purple Rain pre-production (1983) Tone: Informative and anticipatory Photography: None in this clipping Visual Motifs: Standard “In the wings” column layout with concise local news style WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Early public confirmation of Purple Rain filming timeline in Minneapolis Prince’s busy schedule across music and film projects Growing crossover interest in his work (e.g., Cyndi Lauper cover) RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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.

Promotional ad for Prince’s rescheduled hometown concert: “The New Genius in Music” performing Saturday, February 9, 1980, at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. Showtime 8:00 PM. Tickets $7.50–$8.50. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune (Minneapolis Tribune) Date: Sunday, February 3, 1980 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The advertisement features a dramatic black-and-white portrait of Prince and announces the rescheduled date for his concert at the historic Orpheum Theater. It bills him as “The New Genius in Music” and notes tickets are available at Donaldson’s, with all seats reserved. CONTEXT AND NOTES This ad ran shortly before the February 9, 1980 show, which launched Prince’s 1980 tour. The concert was one of his first major hometown headline performances as a Warner Bros. artist, following the success of his self-titled 1979 album and the hit single “I Wanna Be Your Lover.” The rescheduling and promotional push reflect growing local and label interest in the 21-year-old (turning 22 that year) artist. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Prince Live at Orpheum Theater (1980 Tour Kickoff) Era: Early Prince (Prince / Dirty Mind transition) Tone: Bold promotional hype (“The New Genius in Music”) Photography: Striking high-contrast black-and-white portrait of Prince (side profile with intense gaze) framed by a Greek key border Visual Motifs: Classic 1980 newspaper concert ad layout with decorative border WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Early marketing language positioning Prince as a rising star Confirmation of the exact date, venue, ticket prices, and box office for this pivotal hometown performance Visual style that captures Prince’s enigmatic early image RELATED MATERIAL This advertisement directly precedes the February 11, 1980 concert review by Michael Anthony, which covered the actual performance at the Orpheum. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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.

Sheila E. released “The Glamorous Life” as a single in the USA on May 2, 1984, backed with “The Glamorous Life Part II”. It was issued in multiple 7" and 12" variants, including commercial singles, extended club mixes, and various promotional copies. US commercial 7" single for The Glamorous Life, released 2 May 1984. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Sheila E. Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single + Promo Singles Country: United States Released: May 2, 1984 Genre: Pop • Funk • Dance Style: Minneapolis Sound • Percussion-Driven Pop A-Side: “The Glamorous Life” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “The Glamorous Life Part II” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST US 7" Commercial Single (9-29285-7) A. The Glamorous Life (Edit) – 3:41 B. The Glamorous Life Part II – 3:12 US 12" Single (0-20251 / 9-20251-0) A. The Glamorous Life (Club Edit) – 6:33 B. The Glamorous Life Part II – 3:12 US 12" Club Edition of The Glamorous Life, featuring the extended 6:33 mix US Formats & Catalogue Numbers 7" Single — 9‑29285‑7 A. The Glamorous Life (Edit) — 3:41 B. The Glamorous Life Part II — 3:12 7" Promo — 7‑29285 A. The Glamorous Life — 3:41 B. The Glamorous Life — 3:41 12" Single — 0‑20251 / 9‑20251‑0 A A. The Glamorous Life (Club Edit) — 6:33 B. The Glamorous Life Part II — 3:12 12" Promo — 7PRO‑A‑2167 A. The Glamorous Life (Album Version Edit) — 6:33 B. The Glamorous Life (Single Edit) — 3:41 12" Promo — PRO‑A‑2145 A. The Glamorous Life (Edit) — 3:41 B. The Glamorous Life (Album Version) — 8:58 Significance The single’s success across pop, R&B, and dance markets established Sheila E. as one of the most important artists to emerge from the Minneapolis sound. Its multi‑format US rollout ensured saturation across radio, retail, and club distribution, helping cement the track as one of the defining singles of 1984. THE STORY “The Glamorous Life” was the first release ever credited to Sheila E. as a solo artist. Although Prince wrote, produced, and played most instruments, he allowed Sheila E. to take center stage as vocalist and percussionist. The song blended sharp percussion, narrative lyricism, and the sleek Minneapolis sound. The B-side extended the groove into a percussion-driven instrumental continuation. CONTEXT & NOTES The single’s success across pop, R&B, and dance markets established Sheila E. as one of the most important artists to emerge from the Minneapolis sound. Its multi-format US rollout ensured saturation across radio, retail, and club distribution, helping cement the track as one of the defining singles of 1984. It peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 (her highest-ever Pop chart position), No. 9 on the Black Singles chart, and No. 1 on the Dance/Disco Top 80 for two consecutive weeks. It became only the second Prince-associated single to reach No. 1 on the Dance chart. RELATED MATERIAL Sheila E. (1984) The Glamorous Life Sheila E. (1984) Next Single – “The Belle of St. Mark” SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs. All single artwork, photographs, labels, 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.

A sharply critical album review in Minneapolis’s Star Tribune dismissing Prince’s Dirty Mind as seedy and vulgar, focusing heavily on the explicit sexual themes and provocative album cover while acknowledging his talent but finding the overall presentation sensationalist and off-putting. Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis Tribune) Date: Friday, November 7, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Records / Music Reviews Title: Seedy, vulgar sex songs don’t make Prince charming THE STORY Reviewer Michael Anthony describes Dirty Mind as continuing Prince’s “safari through the jungle of teen-age lust,” criticizing the explicit lyrics (including “Sister,” “Head,” and “When You Were Mine”) and the album’s jacket photos of Prince in a bikini brief and raincoat. While noting Prince’s multi-instrumental skills and unique sound, the review calls much of the content “seedy and vulgar” and presented in sensationalist terms, suggesting it is more about shock value than enduring music. CONTEXT AND NOTES This early hometown review appeared just days after the album’s release. Coming from Prince’s home city of Minneapolis, it reflects a divided local reaction — some pride in his rising talent mixed with discomfort over the increasingly provocative direction of his work. It contrasts with more appreciative reviews that emerged as the Dirty Mind Tour progressed. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Negative album review of Dirty Mind (Warner Bros. BSK 3478) Era: Early Dirty Mind era (1980) Tone: Harsh, moralistic, and dismissive of the explicit content Photography: Large black & white portrait of Prince Visual Motifs: Standard newspaper review layout with prominent photo and headline WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS One of the strongest early negative reactions to Dirty Mind’s sexuality and presentation Focus on the album cover and lyrical explicitness over musical innovation Early hometown critical pushback against Prince’s bold artistic shift RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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. Dirty Mind is Prince’s third studio album, released in October 1980. A daring, raw, and sexually explicit masterpiece, it marked a bold artistic leap and established Prince as one of the most provocative and innovative artists of his generation. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 8, 1980 Catalogue: BSK 3478 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Dirty Mind is a short, explosive album that fully embraces funk, new wave, and rock influences. Recorded quickly at his home studio in Orono, Minnesota (credited as “Somewhere in Uptown”), the album features Prince playing nearly all instruments himself. The songs are direct, explicit, and full of attitude, tackling themes of sex, freedom, and rebellion with a punk-like energy. CONTEXT & NOTES Coming less than a year after his previous album, Dirty Mind shocked many with its explicit content and minimalist sound. Though it received mixed commercial response at the time, it is now regarded as one of Prince’s most important and influential records, laying the groundwork for his revolutionary 1980s output. TRACK LIST Side One Dirty Mind (4:11) When You Were Mine (3:44) Do It All Night (3:42) Gotta Broken Heart Again (2:13) Side Two Uptown (5:30) Head (4:40) Sister (1:33) Partyup (4:24) PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals and instruments (except where noted) Dr. Fink — synthesizer on “Dirty Mind” and “Head” Lisa Coleman — vocals on “Head”, keyboards and background vocals on “Partyup” (uncredited) Production Prince — producer, arranger, remixer Jamie Starr — engineer (Prince pseudonym) Mic Guzauski — remixer Bob Mockler — remixer Ron Garrett — assistant Bernie Grundman — mastering (A&M Records) Allen Beaulieu — photography Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, Steve Fargnoli — personal management Special Thanks "Special thanks to God, Jamie and Steve, Fink, Bobby Z., Andre, Dez, Lisa, Gayle, Russ Thyret, Mo Ostin, Tom Draper, Cortez T. and the 'baddest promotion staff around'; Fred Moultrie, Lee Phillips, Bob and Joe, Cynthia Horner, Kim, Nick, Debbie Dominico, Rob Marcher, Fred Lapin, Dave, Chip, Paul and Steve M., Mena, Joni and U." PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Iconic black-and-white cover photo of Prince in a trench coat and bandana Minimalist design with bold pink lettering Striking and controversial visual identity WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover shows a bare-chested Prince wearing an open trench coat, bandana, and dark underwear, staring directly at the camera with a provocative expression. The bold pink “Prince” logo dominates the top. The image perfectly captured the album’s raw, rebellious, and sexually charged attitude. CHARTS America Country: Chart | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks in Chart USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes | 8 Nov. 1980 | 45 | 31 USA: Billboard Soul LPs | 8 Nov. 1980 | 7 | 32 USA: The Billboard 200 | 14 May 2016 | 56 (R) | 2 SINGLES RELEASED “Uptown” (b/w “Crazy You”) “Dirty Mind” (b/w “When We’re Dancing Close and Slow”) “Do It All Night” (UK only) “Head” (promo only) “When You Were Mine” (12" promo only) Dirty Mind received widespread praise from critics. Simon Reynolds noted its rave reception, with rock writers hailing Prince as a genre-blending, gender-bending, and race-bridging savior of modern music. Barney Hoskyns called it “the glam-funk Let’s Get It On” in his New Musical Express review. Ken Tucker of Rolling Stone observed Prince’s shift from the romantic tone of his earlier albums to a liberating lewdness, mixing provocative wordplay with simple, catchy melodies over an electric sound. He praised Prince’s effortless delivery, blending Smokey Robinson’s sweetness with Richard Pryor’s raw humor, calling the record “cool music dealing with hot emotions” and, at its best, “positively filthy.” In The Village Voice, Robert Christgau compared the metallic textures and drum patterns to Funkadelic and the Rolling Stones, noting Prince’s falsetto linked him to the “love-man” tradition but with a bolder eroticism. Retrospective reviews, like Jim Green’s in The Trouser Press Guide to New Wave Records, also celebrated the album’s catchy tunes, witty lyrics, strong production, and Prince’s signature falsetto—provided the overt sexuality doesn’t turn listeners away. SOURCES Prince Vault, The Beautiful Ones (2019), Discogs, Warner Bros. archives. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album 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.