The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale is Prince’s twenty-second studio album and the final album of previously unreleased material released by Warner Bros. under his 1992 contract. It is a collection of vault tracks recorded between 1985 and 1996. A compilation of unreleased songs and alternate versions spanning over a decade, showcasing Prince’s prolific vault. Highlights include the extended “She Spoke 2 Me,” the soulful “Extraordinary,” and the playful “It’s About That Walk.” Submitted to Warner Bros. in April 1996 alongside Chaos and Disorder, this album was held until 1999. Prince referred to it as a contractual obligation. Many tracks originated from abandoned projects, including the I’ll Do Anything movie soundtrack. It was released just before Prince’s return to major-label work with Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue: 9362-47372-2 Format: CD Country: Worldwide Released: August 24, 1999 Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: 39:17 All songs written by Prince TRACK LISTING (1999 Original CD) The Rest Of My Life — 1:38 It’s About That Walk — 4:26 She Spoke 2 Me (Extended Remix) — 8:19 5 Women — 5:12 When The Lights Go Down — 7:10 My Little Pill — 1:08 There Is Lonely — 2:29 Old Friends 4 Sale — 3:27 Sarah — 2:52 Extraordinary — 2:27 Total Length: 39:17 The MC format was released at the same time as the CD. Side One: The Rest Of My Life (1:38) It’s About That Walk (4:26) She Spoke 2 Me (Extended Remix) (8:19) 5 Women (5:12) When The Lights Go Down (7:10) Side Two: My Little Pill (1:08) There Is Lonely (2:29) Old Friends 4 Sale (3:27) Sarah (2:52) Extraordinary (2:27) After its release, The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale received generally mixed reviews from music critics. In a fairly positive review, Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic called it "an unassuming, jazzy little record that's damn near irresistible." Erlewine suggested that the tracks were comparable to the material found on Graffiti Bridge (1990). Entertainment Weekly's Marc Weingarten appreciated the album, stating that it ; however, Weingarten noted that Prince fans would enjoy the album more. "sounds more committed than a lot of his indie releases" After its release, The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale received generally mixed reviews from music critics. In a fairly positive review, Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic called it "an unassuming, jazzy little record that's damn near irresistible." Erlewine suggested that the tracks were comparable to the material found on Graffiti Bridge (1990). Entertainment Weekly's Marc Weingarten appreciated the album, stating that it "sounds more committed than a lot of his indie releases"; however, Weingarten noted that Prince fans would enjoy the album more. In a mixed review, Mark Zeltner of PopMatters enjoyed songs "Extraordinary" and "It's About That Walk", but criticized the record's "lack of a cohesive musical theme", also calling the track listing "a series of songs that were forgotten or discarded long ago by their creator." A reviewer from Mojo was more mixed with the album, calling it "pleasing though predictable". Keith Phipps, writing for The A.V. Club, was disappointed by the album, blaming Warner Bros. for the "none-too-generous selection of material". Similarly, a critic from NME found the songs to be "mediocre", also noting that Warner Bros. takes "revenge on their erstwhile slave". Waterloo Region Record The Record Kitchener, Ontario, Canada · Thursday, August 26, 1999 Commercial performance The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale was moderately unsuccessful after its release, peaking at the lower positions of most record charts. In the United States, the album debuted and peaked at position eighty-five on the Billboard 200. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number forty-seven, becoming his highest charting album since Emancipation (1996). The album was somewhat successful in the Netherlands, where it peaked at number sixteen. Elsewhere, the album was unsuccessful. In France and Germany, it peaked at positions sixty-four and forty-four, respectively. ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS AND BACKGROUND Michael B. — drums Sonny T. — bass guitar Levi Seacer, Jr. — guitar Tommy Barbarella — keyboards Rosie Gaines — keyboards Mr. Hayes — keyboards NPG Hornz (Michael B. Nelson, Brian Gallagher, Kathy Jensen, Dave Jensen, Steve Strand) — horns Sheila E. — hand drums Clare Fischer — orchestral arrangements Kirk Johnson — additional contributions CHARTS America USA: Billboard 200 | 11 Sep. 1999 | 85 | 5 weeks USA: Billboard Top R&B Albums | 11 Sep. 1999 | 33 | 8 weeks Europe Belgium: Ultratop Albums Flanders | 4 Sep. 1999 | 31 | 4 weeks France: SNEP Top Album 75 | 28 Aug. 1999 | 64 | 2 weeks Germany: MusikWoche Top 100 Albums | 6 Sep. 1999 | 44 | 5 weeks The Netherlands: Album Top 100 | 28 Aug. 1999 | 15 | 9 weeks UK: UK Albums Chart | 4 Sep. 1999 | 47 | 1 week Daily Echo Bournemouth, Dorset, England · Friday, August 20, 1999 Singles released Promo CD single - USA - PRO-CD-9933-R Extraordinay (2:28) Promo CD single - Japan - PCS-394 The Rest Of My Life (1:39) Promo CD single - Germany - PRO1588 5 Women (5:13) Promo CD single - Germany - PRO1589/9362-47522-2 It's About That Walk (4:26) Winston-Salem Journal Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Friday, September 10, 1999 The Charlotte Observer Charlotte, North Carolina · Friday, September 17, 1999 SOURCES Album liner notes, official discography, Discogs, 45cat, Official Charts, Wikipedia, Prince Vault. 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Graffiti Bridge is Prince’s twelfth full‑length studio album and serves as the companion to the motion picture of the same name. Released worldwide in August 1990, (20 August 1990 (UK) 21 August 1990 (USA), it arrived fourteen months after Batman. Although it shares its name with an earlier abandoned film and soundtrack project from 1987/1988, the released album bears little resemblance to that earlier configuration, aside from the inclusion of “Graffiti Bridge,” “The Question Of U,” and “Melody Cool.” For the first time, Prince incorporated songs he had written and produced for other artists into one of his own albums, with those tracks also appearing in the film. Many of the songs were revived from earlier vault recordings and reworked, giving the album the feel of a retrospective collection of previously unreleased material. After the initial 1987/1988 version of Graffiti Bridge was shelved, Prince later revived the title for a substantially different film and album. Multiple configurations of the 1990 album were assembled throughout late 1989 and 1990. The earlier 25 September 1988 configuration belongs to the first incarnation of the project and is treated separately. Although several musicians are credited, most appear only briefly, with Prince performing the majority of the work himself. The album draws from recordings spanning the entire 1980s. “Tick, Tick, Bang” began in 1981 before being re‑recorded in 1989. “Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got” was first tracked in 1982, revisited in 1986, and completed in 1989. “We Can Funk” originated on New Year’s Eve 1983 as “We Can Fuck,” was reworked in 1986, and the album version—based on the 1983 recording—was completed in 1989. “The Question Of U” was recorded in 1985 with additional work in 1987. “Joy In Repetition” dates from 1986. “The Latest Fashion” was first recorded in 1987. “Graffiti Bridge” and “Melody Cool” were recorded in 1987, with Mavis Staples’ vocals added to “Melody Cool” in late 1989. “Still Would Stand All Time” and “Elephants & Flowers” were recorded in October 1988 and were once intended for Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic. “Release It,” “Love Machine,” and “Shake!” were recorded in 1989 for The Time’s Corporate World, along with a reworking of “The Latest Fashion,” but were moved to Graffiti Bridge when Pandemonium replaced Corporate World. “Round And Round” was recorded in late 1989, around the same time “New Power Generation” was reworked from “Bold Generation.” The final recording for the album, “Thieves In The Temple,” took place in February 1990. Prince did not tour to support the album, though he was nearing the end of the Nude Tour at the time of release, he had included "The Question Of U" during most of the shows. Track Listing LP Side 1 • Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got — Prince — 4:24 • New Power Generation — Prince — 3:39 • Release It — Prince, Levi Seacer Jr. — 3:54 • The Question Of U — Prince — 4:00 Side 2 • Elephants & Flowers — Prince — 3:54 • Round And Round — Prince — 3:55 • We Can Funk — George Clinton, Prince — 5:28 • Joy In Repetition — Prince — 4:53 Side 3 • Love Machine — Prince, Levi Seacer Jr., Morris Day — 3:34 • Tick, Tick, Bang — Prince — 3:30 • Shake! — Prince, Morris Day — 4:01 • Thieves In The Temple — Prince — 3:20 Side 4 • The Latest Fashion — Prince, The Time — 4:02 • Melody Cool — Prince — 3:39 • Still Would Stand All Time — Prince — 5:23 • Graffiti Bridge — Prince — 3:51 • New Power Generation (Pt. II) — Prince — 2:57 Total length: 68:34 CD Variant (Full Track Listing) • Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got — 4:24 • New Power Generation — 3:39 • Release It — 3:54 • The Question Of U — 4:00 • Elephants & Flowers — 3:54 • Round And Round — 3:55 • We Can Funk — 5:28 • Joy In Repetition — 4:53 • Love Machine — 3:34 • Tick, Tick, Bang — 3:30 • Shake! — 4:01 • Thieves In The Temple — 3:20 • The Latest Fashion — 4:02 • Melody Cool — 3:39 • Still Would Stand All Time — 5:23 • Graffiti Bridge — 3:51 • New Power Generation (Pt. II) — 2:57 Production Prince — producer and arranger Levi Seacer Jr. — co‑producer; co‑arranger Clare Fischer — orchestral arrangements Junior Vasquez — remix David Z. — mix Keith “K.C.” Cohen — mix Susan Rogers — engineer; mix Femi Jiya — engineer Michael Koppelman — engineer Dave Friedlander — engineer Tom Garneau — engineer Eddie Garcia — engineer Mark Plati — engineer; programming Larry Ferguson — engineer Coke Johnson — assistant engineer Howie Weinberg — mastering Michael Koppelman — mastering Steve Parke — cover illustration Tom Recchion — art direction Margo Chase — logos Bob McNamara — portraits US LONGBOX CD EDITION FRONT Personnel (Full Track‑Specific Credits) Prince — all vocals and instruments except where noted Morris Day — drums; lead vocals; background vocals Levi Seacer Jr. — bass; distortion samples; backing vocals Rosie Gaines — background vocals New Power Generation — background chant Jerome Benton — background vocals; crowd noise Candy Dulfer — saxophone David Garibaldi — drums (sampled) Tevin Campbell — lead vocals Eric Leeds — saxophone Atlanta Bliss — trumpet Wendy Melvoin — guitar; background vocals Lisa Coleman — keyboards; background vocals Joseph “Amp” Fiddler — keyboards; background vocals George Clinton — co‑lead vocals Garry Shider — background vocals Steve Boyd — background vocals William Payne — background vocals Belita Woods — background vocals Tracey Lewis — background vocals Mike Harris — background vocals Pat Lewis — background vocals Sandra Dance — background vocals Elisa Fiorillo — vocals Mitch Mitchell — drums (sampled) Jana Anderson — background voice Lester Chambers — harmonica (sampled) Robin Power — crowd noise; background voice Tom Garneau — crowd noise Michael Koppelman — crowd noise Mavis Staples — lead vocals Jevetta Steele — background vocals Fred Steele — background vocals JD Steele — background vocals Jearlyn Steele — background vocals Jill Jones — background vocals Jellybean Johnson — background vocals Jesse Johnson — background vocals Jimmy Jam — background vocals Monte Moir — background vocals Terry Lewis — background vocals Boni Boyer — organ; background vocals Sheila E. — drums; background vocals T.C. Ellis — rap Album Details Released: 20 August 1990 (UK); 21 August 1990 (USA) Recorded: Various sessions 1981–1990 Studios: Paisley Park; Sunset Sound; Electric Lady; United Sound; others Length: 68:34 Producer: Prince Charts UK Albums Chart Peak Position: 1 (1 week) Date: 1 September 1990 USA: Billboard Top Pop Albums Peak Position: 6 Entry Date: 22 September 1990 Weeks in Chart: 24 USA: Billboard Top Black Albums Peak Position: 6 Entry Date: 13 October 1990 Weeks in Chart: 21 In-store display 12 x 12 front and back Reception Upon its August 1990 release, Graffiti Bridge drew a wave of critical attention that measured Prince’s latest work against the towering legacy of Purple Rain. Reviews from major U.S. outlets praised its ambition, collaborative energy, and spiritual depth, while noting its narrower, funk‑rock focus compared to his earlier, more experimental albums. Critics described Graffiti Bridge as Prince’s most fully realized project since 1984, a 17‑track double album that balanced sensuality and faith. Jon Pareles (Huntsville News) highlighted its “balance of sensual and spiritual impulses,” while Jon Bream (Star Tribune) called it “Prince’s top winner since ’84,” commending its accessible funk‑rock sound and the strength of its collaborations with The Time, Mavis Staples, Tevin Campbell, and George Clinton. The album’s lead single, Thieves in the Temple, was singled out for its minimalist keyboard line and haunting tone, marking Prince’s most striking single since Uptown (1980). Other tracks such as Round and Round, Shake, and Melody Cool were praised for their variety and vitality, ensuring the soundtrack’s longevity beyond the film itself. While some reviewers noted that Graffiti Bridge lacked the cinematic cohesion of Purple Rain, most agreed that it reaffirmed Prince’s mastery as a pop auteur — a musician capable of blending funk, gospel, and hip‑hop into a unified vision of redemption and desire. Five singles were released “Thieves In The Temple" A. Thieves In The Temple (3:20) B. Thieves In The Temple (Part II) (1:41) 17 July 1990 (7" release) 2 August 1990 (US maxi-single release) Cat #: US: 7-19751 UK: W9751 DE: 5439-19751-7 AU: MX305875-6 “New Power Generation” A. New Power Generation (3:39) B. New Power Generation Part II (2:57) Cat #: US: 7-19525 UK: W9525 DE: 5439-19525-7 AU: MX306045-6 22 October 1990 (UK 7" release) 23 October 1990 (US 7" release) 29 November 1990 (US maxi-single release) 25 March 1991 (Japan CD) “Round And Round” (Tevin Campbell) A. Round And Round (Album Version) (3:55) B. Round And Round (Soul Dub) (5:02) Cat #: USA: 7-19748 UK: W 0023 EUR: 5439-19748-7 Released: 25 September 1990 Round And Round (Soul Dub) (5:02) Round And Round (Soul Mix Edit) (4:54) Round And Round (Soul Mix Extended) (6:39) Round And Round (The House) (7:30) “Melody Cool” (Mavis Staples), A. Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16) B. Time Waits For No One (Edit) (4:18) Cat #: UK: W9728 GER: 5439-19728-7 Released: 10 August 1990 (NET) 4 December 1990 (USA) Melody Cool (Deep House Vocal) (6:22) Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16) Melody Cool (Extended LP Mix) (4:42) Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:05) Melody Cool (Mellow Dub Mix) (4:33) “Shake!” (The Time). 12" 5" CD A1. Shake! (Extended Mix) (4:57) A2. Shake! (Battle Mix) (4:01) A3. Shake! (Funky House Mix) (8:03) B1. The Latest Fashion (Remix) (6:15) B2. Shake! (Boom Mix) (5:05) B3. Shake! (Album Version) (4:01) Released: 8 January 1991 "Can't Stop This Feeling I Got" was released as a 7" double A-side in the Philippines (WB-77-708). A. Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got (4:24) B. Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got (4:24) Cat #: PHL: WB-77-708 “Tick, Tick, Bang” and “The Question Of U” were also considered as singles, with “The Question Of U” initially planned as the lead single until “Thieves In The Temple” was recorded. In the US, "The Latest Fashion" was also issued as a 12" test pressing (Pro-4558). Notes – Allen Beaulieu and Prince at Graffiti Bridge (Eden Prairie Shoot) Allen Beaulieu, Prince’s longtime photographer and visual collaborator, brought him to the Graffiti Bridge site in suburban Eden Prairie, Minnesota for a photo session at the famous graffiti wall. Beaulieu had worked with Prince since the late 1970s, shaping his early visual identity through album covers, promotional portraits, and tour photography. His lens helped define the aesthetic of Prince’s rise from local talent to international star. During the shoot, Prince spray‑painted his own name onto the wall, adding to the collage of messages already there. The session was brief — only one roll of film was shot before a crowd gathered, eager to catch a glimpse of the rising superstar. The resulting image shows Prince in a light trench coat with a red shirt, standing against the graffiti‑covered wall marked with “PRINCE” in bold red letters. This photograph became emblematic of Prince’s connection to his Minneapolis roots and the visual mythology that later inspired the Graffiti Bridge film and album. Beaulieu’s work at this location captured the intersection of urban art, music, and local legend, preserving a moment that symbolized Prince’s transformation from hometown prodigy to cultural icon. SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2, Star Tribune Minneapolis, Minnesota · Monday, August 20, 1990,Daily News New York, New York · Monday, August 20, 1990. 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7" - USA - WBS 49050 A: I Wanna Be Your Lover (2:57) B: My Love Is Forever (4:08) I Wanna Be Your Lover was released on 24 August 1979 as the lead single from Prince’s second album, Prince. Arriving two months before the album, it became his first major breakthrough in the United States. The single paired the newly recorded A‑side with My Love Is Forever, a track taken from Prince’s debut album For You. In some territories, alternate B‑sides were used, including Just As Long As We’re Together, Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?, or I Feel For You. The single ultimately became Prince’s biggest hit to date, reaching number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Soul Singles Chart, number 3 on the Billboard Disco Top 100 (listed with Sexy Dancer), and number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on 18 March 1980, indicating one million copies shipped. The song was written after Warner Bros. requested a stronger commercial follow‑up to Prince’s debut album For You, which had underperformed. 7" - France - 17 571 A: I Wanna Be Your Lover (2:57) B: My Love Is Forever (4:08) Prince responded by recording I Wanna Be Your Lover, a falsetto‑driven funk track expressing romantic frustration and a desire to be taken seriously by the woman he loves. The album version extends into a lengthy keyboard and synthesizer jam, featuring instruments such as the Polymoog and Oberheim Four Voice. He promoted the single with performances on The Midnight Special and American Bandstand, where his famously awkward interview with Dick Clark became a memorable early moment in his career. The song also marked Prince’s debut UK single, reaching number 41 on the UK Singles Chart, though promotional shows in London were cancelled due to low attendance. Two music videos were produced: the primary version featured Prince performing alone against a black backdrop, while an alternate band‑performance video was withdrawn due to its sexually suggestive styling. Prince included a sample of I Wanna Be Your Lover in the opening of his 1992 single My Name Is Prince, demonstrating the track’s lasting significance in his catalogue. Prince later revealed that the song was inspired by a crush he had on Patrice Rushen. RELEASE HISTORY Released 24 August 1979 in the USA. Lead single from Prince’s second album Prince. B‑side taken from For You. Alternate B‑sides used in some territories. Reached #1 US Billboard Hot Soul Singles, #3 US Disco Top 100, #11 US Hot 100. Certified Gold by RIAA on 18 March 1980. Promoted on American Bandstand and The Midnight Special. Two music videos produced; one withdrawn. Track listing 7" A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B. My Love Is Forever (4:08) Cat #: US/CA/NZ/BB/PA: WBS 49050 JP: P-531W AU: MX 191517-8 FR: 17537 ES: 45-1929 AR: 200101 BR: 16.148 EC: 45-80024 MX: G-2271 PE: WBR 0049050.4 7" - Japan - P-531W A Side I Wanna Be Your Lover (2:57) B Side My Love Is Forever (4:08) Promotional Memo — “I Wanna Be Your Lover” (Warner Bros., 1979) From the youngest person to ever produce a Warner Bros. album comes the first single, “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” from Prince’s forthcoming album titled Prince. “I Wanna Be Your Lover” runs 5:47 minutes — a slick R&B/Pop groove laced with intricately synthesized work and clean, strong vocals. The lyric will grab you with its vocal message, then the sensual, hot dance rhythm. The message is as warm as the vocal, as pure as the lyric, both affectionate and sincere. The end result is an entertaining R&B/Pop dance record. Stickered promotional 12" - USA - PRO-A-832 I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:47) I Wanna Be Your Lover (2:57) A. I Wanna Be Your Lover B. Just As Long As We’re Together 7" - UK - K 17537 A. I Wanna Be Your Lover B. Just As Long As We’re Together 14 Dec 1979 12" - UK - K17537T A. I Wanna Be Your Lover B. Just As Long As We're Together 7" - The Netherlands - WB 17 537 A. I Wanna Be Your Lover B. Just As Long As We’re Together 16 Feb 1980 Just As Long As We're Together (6:33) 12" - The Netherlands - WB26.126 I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:44) B. Just As Long As We’re Together 7" - Italy - W 17537 A. I Wanna Be Your Lover 14 Dec 1979 A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) 7" - Germany - WB 17 560 A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) (two variants) 15 Feb 1980 B. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) 7" - Scandinavia - WB 17 560 A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) 15 Feb 1980 A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B. I Feel For You (Edit) (3:24) 7" - South Africa - WBS 334 A. I Wanna Be Your Lover B. I Feel For You (Edit) (3:24) 1979 7" - Zimbabwe - WBS 334 A. I Wanna Be Your Lover B. I Feel For You (Edit) (3:24) 1979 PERSONNEL Prince — lead and backing vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, clavinet, Yamaha CP‑70 electric grand piano, Oberheim Four Voice, Polymoog, Minimoog, ARP String Ensemble, bass guitar, drums PRINCE SINGLES CHRONOLOGY "Just as Long as We're Together" (1978) "I Wanna Be Your Lover" (1979) "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" (1980) Morehead News Morehead, Kentucky · Friday, December 14, 1979 Telegram & Gazette Worcester Telegram Worcester, Massachusetts · Wednesday, November 28, 1979 Chicago Tribune Chicago, Illinois · Sunday, February 03, 1980 Newsday (Suffolk Edition) Melville, New York · Sunday, December 16, 1979 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California · Sunday, November 25, 1979 The Minneapolis Star Minneapolis, Minnesota · Tuesday, November 20, 1979 Charts & Certifications Table Region Country / Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart America Billboard Hot 100 8 Dec. 1979 + 11 16 Billboard Hot Soul Singles 22 Sep. 1979 1 (2 weeks) 23 Billboard Disco Top 100 (listed with Sexy Dancer) 10 Nov. 1979 + 2 (1 week) 23 Europe UK – BMRB Single Top 75 19 Jan. 1980 41 3 Tracklist Table — “I Wanna Be Your Lover” (Selective Formats) Format Tracks Catalogue Numbers 7" A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B. My Love Is Forever (4:08) US/CA/NZ/BB/PA: WBS 49050 JP: P‑531W AU: MX 191517‑8 FR: 17537 NL: WB 17537 ES: 45‑1929 AR: 200101 BR: 16.148 EC: 45‑80024 MX: G‑2271 PE: WBR 0049050.4 7" (Alt B‑Side) A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B. Just As Long As We’re Together (Edit) (3:25) UK: K 17537 IT: W 17537 7" (Alt B‑Side) A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) DE/SE: WB 17560 7" (Alt B‑Side) A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B. I Feel For You (Edit) (3:24) ZF/ZW: WBS 334 7" Promo A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (Stereo) (2:57) B. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (Mono) (2:57) US: WBS 49050 7" — 1986 Back‑To‑Back Hits Reissue A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) AA. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) US: GWB 0392 12" A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:47) B. Just As Long As We’re Together (6:24) UK: K 17537T NL: WB 26.126 12" Promo A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:47) B. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) US: PRO‑A‑832 12" — 2007 Reissue A. I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:47) B. Just As Long As We’re Together (6:24) UK: K 17537 SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of 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.

This French concert advert promotes Prince’s New Power Generation performance at Paris’s Zénith on August 21 1998. The bold design captures the energy of Prince’s late‑1990s era, highlighting his collaboration with legendary bassist Larry Graham and the NPG’s evolving funk‑soul sound. Publication: Concert Advert Date: August 21 1998 Country: France The poster announces the New Power Generation show presented by ICO, featuring Prince and guest Larry Graham. The typography is vivid and stylized, with “New Power Generation” in red and yellow script across the top, paired with Prince’s iconic symbol in red. The lower section lists the venue and time — Vendredi 21 Août, Paris Zénith, 20h — alongside sponsor logos from M6, Rock & Folk, and NRJ. Ticket outlets include FNAC, Virgin Megastore, and France Billet, reflecting the scale of the event. The image of Prince, shirtless and adorned with jewelry, conveys his magnetic stage presence and sensual charisma. The advert’s design merges glamour and intensity, perfectly suited to the New Power Generation’s fusion of funk, soul, and rock. CONTEXT AND NOTES This concert formed part of Prince’s European tour with the New Power Generation, featuring band members Kirk Johnson, Rhonda Smith, Morris Hayes, Mike Scott, and Marva King. The show included guest appearances by Larry Graham and French singer Ophélie Winter. The Paris Zénith performance was a sold‑out event, lasting over 150 minutes, with a setlist spanning Jam of the Year, Purple Rain, U Got the Look, and 1999. French radio station NRJ hosted a backstage contest for fans, adding to the night’s excitement. This advert stands as a vivid artifact of Prince’s late‑1990s creative resurgence — a period defined by independence, spiritual exploration, and electrifying live performances. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Prince & The New Power Generation Live at Paris Zénith Era: 1998 – New Power Soul / NPG Era Tone: Vibrant, promotional, and energetic Photography: Prince in a dynamic pose, shirtless with jewelry, set against a dark background emphasizing his intensity WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Concert advert for Prince’s New Power Generation show in Paris Guest appearance by Larry Graham Sponsor logos and ticketing details for the sold‑out Zénith performance All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of 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.

7" - UK - W9525 7" - New Power Generation (LP Version) New Power Generation was released as the third single in the USA and the fourth in Europe from Prince’s Graffiti Bridge soundtrack. In Europe, it followed Melody Cool by Mavis Staples and Round And Round by Tevin Campbell, making it the second single credited directly to Prince in that region. Issued two months after the album, the single received a worldwide release. The 7" and cassette editions paired the main track with New Power Generation Part II, while the 12" and CD maxi‑singles expanded the release with several additional tracks. 7" - UK - W9525 7" - New Power Generation (Part II LP Version) These pieces, although individually titled, were built around the musical foundation of New Power Generation, a format Prince later revisited on Gett Off and Cream. Early configurations of the maxi‑single included further material that ultimately remained unreleased. The single reached number 64 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 27 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles Chart. Release dates included: • 22 October 1990 — UK 7" • 23 October 1990 — US 7" • 29 November 1990 — US maxi‑single • 25 March 1991 — Japan CD 12" - UK - W9525T New Power Generation (LP Version) A Side New Power Generation (LP Version) The track served as an anthem for Prince’s backing band, The New Power Generation, who were co‑credited on album covers for several years and continued performing with him until 2013. Although the song did not match the commercial success of Thieves In The Temple, it remained a central statement of the Graffiti Bridge era. “N.P.G.” originated as Bold Generation, recorded in January 1982 during sessions for The Time’s What Time Is It?. 12" - UK - W9525T New Power Generation (Part II LP Version) - Melody Cool (Extended Remix) Prince revisited the track in 1989, heavily reworking it while retaining Morris Day’s original drum track deep in the mix. The arrangement blends funk rhythms with carnival‑styled organ lines and distorted guitar, delivering a message of empowerment and resilience. Part II features contributions from Tevin Campbell, Mavis Staples, T.C. Ellis and Robin Power, along with samples from unreleased songs including My Tree, Oobey Doop and Positive Place. Picture disc 12" - UK - W9525TP New Power Generation New Power Generation (Part II) - Melody Cool (Extented Remix) CD single (5") - Germany - W 9525 CD New Power Generation (3:41) New Power Generation (Pt. II 2:57) Melody Cool (Extended Remix 6:10) CD Maxi single - Germany - 7599-21783-2 New Power Generation (Funky Weapon Remix 5:01) T.C.'s Rap (3:12) Brother With A Purpose (4:19) Get Off (4:41) The Lubricated Lady (2:48) Loveleft, Loveright (4:54) The 12" and CD maxi‑single editions broadened the release with a series of additional tracks built around the core structure of N.P.G., including N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix), T.C.’s Rap, Brother With A Purpose, Get Off, The Lubricated Lady, and Loveleft, Loveright. In Europe, both a three‑track and a six‑track 12" configuration were issued, while the UK received only a single 12" edition that added Melody Cool (Extended Remix) performed by Mavis Staples. The Japanese CD maxi‑single combined all material from the US maxi‑single with the additional tracks previously released on Thieves In The Temple, creating the most comprehensive version of the release. CD Single — Japan — WPCP‑4200 Thieves In The Temple (Remix) 8:10 Thieves In The House Mix 6:59 Temple House Dub 5:08N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) 5:02 T.C.'s Rap 3:12 Brother With A Purpose 4:19 Get Off 4:42The Lubricated Lady 2:40 Loveleft, Loveright 5:00 PRODUCTION Produced by Prince Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records Gwent Gazette November 08, 1990 Critical response to New Power Generation highlighted its blend of funk, attitude and social messaging. Andy Healy of Albumism felt that Prince “delivered” a funk‑heavy track built on a mix of dance rhythms and socially conscious themes. Larry Flick of Billboard described the song as another multiformat gem from Graffiti Bridge, noting its imaginative, ethereal qualities and the distinctive vocal presence Prince brought to the performance, supported by appearances from Mavis Staples and Tevin Campbell. The Kilmarnock Standard November 16, 1990 Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune referred to the track as the manifesto‑like lead statement of the album, while Duncan Holland of Music Week remarked that Prince’s ability to merge multiple styles resulted in a track that, although relatively routine for him, still had the potential to reach the Top 10. A reviewer for People Magazine highlighted the song’s “up‑side‑your‑head” funk, emphasising its direct and energetic impact. RELEASE HISTORY Released worldwide between October 1990 and March 1991. Third US single and fourth European single from Graffiti Bridge. 7" and cassette editions paired with Part II. 12" and CD maxi‑singles expanded with multiple additional tracks. Early unreleased configurations existed. Reached #64 US Hot 100 and #27 US R&B. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS America USA: Billboard Hot 100 — Entry: 3 Nov 1990 — Peak: 64 — Weeks: 5 USA: Billboard Hot R&B — Entry: 3 Nov 1990 — Peak: 27 — Weeks: 11 Europe Belgium — Peak: 42 — Weeks: 5 Ireland — Peak: 11 — Weeks: 2 Netherlands — Peak: 21 — Weeks: 5 UK — Peak: 26 — Weeks: 4 PERSONNEL Prince — vocals, instruments Rosie Gaines — vocals New Power Generation — vocals, spoken word Morris Day — drums T.C. Ellis — rap Tevin Campbell — vocals Mavis Staples — vocals Robin Power — vocals Cassette single - USA - 195254 New Power Generation New Power Generation (Part II) New Power Generation — Format & Catalogue Table Artist: Prince Title: New Power Generation Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records Country: Worldwide Date: October 22, 1990 Format Tracks Catalogue Numbers 7" A. New Power Generation (3:39) B. New Power Generation Part II (2:57) US: 7‑19525 UK: W9525 DE: 5439‑19525‑7 AU: MX306045‑6 Cassette Single A. New Power Generation (3:39) B. New Power Generation Part II (2:57) US: 4‑19525 UK: W9525C Cassette Maxi A1. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01) A2. T.C.’s Rap (3:11) — featuring T.C. Ellis A3. Brother With A Purpose (4:18) — featuring Tony Mosley B1. Get Off (4:41) B2. The Lubricated Lady (2:39) B3. Loveleft, Loveright (5:00) US: 4‑21783 12" (UK / DE / AU) A1. New Power Generation (3:39) B1. New Power Generation Part II (2:57) B2. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:04) — Mavis Staples UK: W9525T DE: 7599‑21801‑0 AU: MX306085‑6 12" (US / DE) A1. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01) A2. T.C.’s Rap (3:11) — featuring T.C. Ellis A3. Brother With A Purpose (4:18) — featuring Tony Mosley B1. Get Off (4:41) B2. The Lubricated Lady (2:39) B3. Loveleft, Loveright (5:00) US: 0‑21783 DE: 7599‑21783‑1 12" Picture Disc A1. New Power Generation (3:39) B1. New Power Generation Part II (2:57) B2. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:04) — Mavis Staples UK: W9525TP 12" Promo (US) A. New Power Generation (3:39) B. New Power Generation (3:39) US: PRO‑A‑4515 12" Promo (US) A. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:06) B. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:06) US: PRO‑A‑4578 3" CD (Japan) 1. New Power Generation (3:39) 2. New Power Generation Part II (2:57) JAP: WPDP‑6259 5" CD (UK / DE) 1. New Power Generation (3:39) 2. New Power Generation Part II (2:57) 3. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:04) — Mavis Staples UK: W9525CD DE: 7599‑21801‑2 5" CD (US) 1. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01) 2. T.C.’s Rap (3:11) — featuring T.C. Ellis 3. Brother With A Purpose (4:18) — featuring Tony Mosley 4. Get Off (4:41) 5. The Lubricated Lady (2:39) 6. Loveleft, Loveright (5:00) US: 9 21783‑2 5" CD (Japan) 1. Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) 2. Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) 3. Temple House Dub (5:06) 4. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01) 5. T.C.’s Rap (3:11) — featuring T.C. Ellis 6. Brother With A Purpose (4:18) — featuring Tony Mosley 7. Get Off (4:41) 8. The Lubricated Lady (2:39) 9. Loveleft, Loveright (5:00) JAP: WPCP‑4200 CD Promo (US) 1. New Power Generation (3:39) 2. New Power Generation Part II (2:57) US: PRO‑CD‑4515 CD Promo (US) 1. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01) US: PRO‑CD‑4578 SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. 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7" - UK - W9751 Thieves In The Temple (Album Version) Thieves In The Temple was released on 17 July 1990 as the lead single from Prince’s twelfth album Graffiti Bridge, arriving five weeks before the album. The track received a worldwide release and included the additional non‑album piece Thieves In The Temple (Part II). Although it appeared as the second track, there was no separate B‑side, marking the second time a lead single did not contain a new B‑side, following Alphabet St. in 1988. 7" - UK - W9751 Thieves In The Temple (Part II) The song reached number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles Chart, becoming Prince’s seventh number‑one R&B hit. It was the final track added to Graffiti Bridge, recorded at the last moment. The song’s structure begins quietly with echoed vocals and keyboards before bursting into a pulsing synth bass, syncopated drum machines, Middle Eastern‑styled melodies and layered operatic vocals. Prince incorporated a harmonica sample from The Chambers Brothers, and the lyrics express emotional frustration, spiritual conflict and accusations of betrayal. 12" - UK - W9751T A Side Thieves In The Temple (Remix) The maxi‑single expanded the song’s themes with extended lyrics and dance‑oriented arrangements. Junior Vasquez contributed the Thieves In The House Mix, which included samples from Eye No and Batdance, along with a dub version. The music video was drawn from the film Graffiti Bridge, with an extended version mirroring the long remix. Critical response highlighted the track’s inventive production, emotional delivery and distinctive sound. Retrospective commentary has praised its drum programming, vocal layering and atmospheric tension. The song has been covered by multiple artists, including Herbie Hancock, Renée Geyer and Ulver, and its final scream was sampled in Eddie Murphy and Michael Jackson’s 1993 duet Whatzupwitu. 12" - UK - W9751T B Side Thieves In The House (Mix) - Temple House Dub (Fade) VARIANTS Artist: Prince Title: Thieves In The Temple Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records Country: Worldwide Catalogue: 7‑19751 / W9751 / 5439‑19751‑7 / MX305875‑6 / 4‑19751 / 91 97514 / W9751C / 92 15980 / 0‑21598 / W9751T / 7599‑21598‑0 / MX305873‑4 / W9751TP / PRO‑A‑4345 / 4‑21598 / 9 21598‑2 / W9751CD / 7599‑21598‑2 / WPDP‑6240 / PRO‑CD‑4345 Date: 17 July, 1990 Format: 7" / Cassette / 12" / Picture Disc / Promo / Cassette Maxi / CD / 3" CD / CD Promo Picture disc 12" - UK - W9751TP Thieves In The Temple (Remix 8:03) Tracklist (7"): A — Thieves In The Temple (3:20) B — Thieves In The Temple (Part II) (1:41) Cat #: US: 7‑19751 / UK: W9751 / DE: 5439‑19751‑7 / AU: MX305875‑6 (7" Promo): A — Thieves In The Temple (3:20) B — Thieves In The Temple (3:20) Cat #: US: PRO‑A‑4345 Picture disc 12" - UK - W9751TP Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) - Temple House Dub (5:06) (12"): A — Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) B1 — Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) B2 — Temple House Dub (5:06) Cat #: CA: 92 15980 / US: 0‑21598 / UK: W9751T / DE: 7599‑21598‑0 / AU: MX305873‑4 12" Picture Disc: A — Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) B1 — Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) B2 — Temple House Dub (5:06) Cat #: UK: W9751TP Cassette Single UK: W9751C Cassette Single: A — Thieves In The Temple (3:20) B — Thieves In The Temple (Part II) (1:41) Cat #: US: 4‑19751 / CA: 91 97514 / UK: W9751C Cassette Maxi: A — Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) B1 — Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) B2 — Temple House Dub (5:06) Cat #: US: 4‑21598 5" CD: 1 — Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) 2 — Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) 3 — Temple House Dub (5:06) Cat #: US: 9 21598‑2 / UK: W9751CD / DE: 7599‑21598‑2 5" CD: UK: W9751CD 3" CD: 1 — Thieves In The Temple (3:20) 2 — Thieves In The Temple (Part II) (1:41) Cat #: JAP: WPDP‑6240 CD Promo: 1 — Thieves In The Temple (3:20) Cat #: US: PRO‑CD‑4345 3" CD: JAP: WPDP‑6240 RELEASE HISTORY Released 17 July 1990 (7") Released 2 August 1990 (US maxi‑single) Lead single from Graffiti Bridge Worldwide release Included non‑album continuation piece Thieves In The Temple (Part II) Final track added to the album Extended mixes issued across multiple formats Three tracks were included on the New Power Generation Funky Weapon Remix CD single - Japan - WPCP-4200 Track list Thieves In The Temple (Remix 8:10) Thieves In The House Mix (6:59) Temple House Dub (5:08) N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix 5:02) T.C.'s Rap (3:12) Brother With A Purpose (4:19) Get Off (4:42) The Lubricated Lady (2:40) Loveleft, Loveright (5:00) CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS America USA: Billboard Hot 100 — Entry: 4 Aug 1990 — Peak: 6 — Weeks: 13 USA: Billboard Black Singles — Entry: 4 Aug 1990 — Peak: 1 — Weeks: 14 USA: Billboard Dance — Entry: 1 Sep 1990 — Peak: 9 — Weeks: 7 Europe Belgium — Peak: 9 — Weeks: 8 Germany — Peak: 21 — Weeks: 12 Ireland — Peak: 2 — Weeks: 5 Netherlands — Peak: 5 — Weeks: 6 UK — Peak: 7 — Weeks: 6 Pacific Australia — Peak: 16 — Weeks: 9 Certifications USA — RIAA Gold — 2 Oct 1990 Awards USA — ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards — 22 Apr 1991 — Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures Full page avert U.K. press Smash Hits lyric page SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. 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The Family’s self‑titled debut album was released in the UK on August 12 1985. Conceived and produced by Prince, the project introduced a new Minneapolis‑based group featuring St. Paul Peterson, Susannah Melvoin, Jerome Benton, Jellybean Johnson, and Eric Leeds. Although Prince was officially credited only for writing Nothing Compares 2 U, he composed seven of the eight tracks and played nearly all instruments. The record marked the first Prince‑related release to feature Eric Leeds on saxophone and Clare Fischer’s orchestral arrangements, and was the second album issued on Paisley Park Records after Around the World in a Day. Recording sessions took place between June and August 1984 at Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse, with mixing completed in April–May 1985. The album blends funk, soul, jazz, and new‑wave influences, foreshadowing Prince’s later Parade era. Despite limited promotion, The Family reached No. 62 on the US Billboard Top Pop Albums chart and No. 17 on the Top Black Albums chart. Album Details Released: 12 August 1985 (UK) | 19 August 1985 (USA) Recorded: June–August 1984 Studios: Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse, Minneapolis Genre: Funk / Soul / Jazz / New Wave Length: Labels: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Producer: Prince (credited to David Z. Rivkin & The Family) Track Listing Side One • High Fashion — Prince (credited to Jerome Benton & St. Paul Peterson) — 5:06 • Mutiny — Prince (credited to Jerome Benton) — 3:57 • The Screams of Passion — Prince (credited to St. Paul Peterson & Susannah Melvoin) — 5:26 • Yes — Prince & Eric Leeds (credited to Jellybean Johnson & Jerome Benton) — 4:27 Side Two • River Run Dry — Bobby Z. — 3:31 • Nothing Compares 2 U — Prince — 4:31 • Susannah’s Pajamas — Prince & Eric Leeds (credited to Eric Leeds) — 3:58 • Desire — Prince (credited to St. Paul Peterson) — 4:58 Total length: 36:01 Chronology: Around the World in a Day (1985) → The Family (1985) → Parade (1986) Packaging Issued on vinyl LP, cassette, and compact disc (reissue). The original LP featured minimalist Paisley Park design elements and a monochrome cover photograph of the band. Reception Although critically praised for its lush arrangements and sophisticated production, the album’s commercial performance was modest due to minimal promotion. The group performed live just once, at First Avenue in Minneapolis on August 13 1985. LP Catalogue Numbers UK release: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Records – 925 322-1, US release: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Paisley Park – 9 25322-1, Warner Bros. Records – 9 25322-1. CD (reissue) — Paisley Park / Warner Bros. — Germany — 7599-25322-2 Full Track‑Specific Credits The Family St. Paul Peterson — lead vocals Susannah Melvoin — co‑lead vocals on The Screams of Passion; background vocals on High Fashion, River Run Dry, Nothing Compares 2 U, Desire Prince — all instruments (except where noted); background vocals (uncredited) Eric Leeds — saxophone on High Fashion, Mutiny, Yes, Nothing Compares 2 U, Susannah’s Pajamas, Desire Clare Fischer — string orchestration on High Fashion, The Screams of Passion, River Run Dry, Nothing Compares 2 U, Desire Wendy Melvoin — rhythm guitar on Yes Additional Personnel Jellybean Johnson — credited but did not perform Jerome Benton — credited but did not perform Miko Weaver — credited but did not perform Technical David Z. Rivkin — engineer Susan Rogers — engineer Bernie Grundman — mastering Charts USA Billboard Top Black Albums Chart (1985) — No. 17 USA Billboard Top Pop Albums Chart (1985) — No. 62 Singles from The Family The Screams of Passion — Released 1985 (b/w Yes) High Fashion — Released 1985 (b/w Susannah’s Pajamas) SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of 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.

Artist: Prince Title: Delirious Label: Warner Bros. Country: USA Catalogue: 7‑29503 / 9 29503‑7 Date: August 17, 1983 Format: 7" Single Delirious was released on 17 August 1983 in the US as the third single from Prince’s album 1999, arriving almost a year after the album’s debut. It appeared in several territories including Germany, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, but not in the UK. The B‑side, Horny Toad, was previously unreleased at the time. The single was issued in the USA in a standard company sleeve and in a limited calendar poster sleeve. It reached number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on the Billboard Black Singles Chart. Its success was supported by the momentum of Little Red Corvette, and because DJs often played the first three album tracks in sequence, matching the order of the singles. Tracklist (7"): A — Delirious (Edit) (2:38) B — Horny Toad (2:12) Cat #: US/NZ: 7‑29503 JP: P‑1819 DE: 92‑9503‑7 AU: MX208471‑2 Tracklist (7" Promo): A — Delirious (Stereo) (3:56) B — Delirious (Mono) (3:56) Cat #: US: 7‑29503 Tracklist (12"): A — Delirious (LP Version) (3:56) B1 — Delirious (Single Edit) (2:38) B2 — Horny Toad (version) Cat #: US: PRO‑A‑2080 Commercial Variants — Worldwide AUS — Poster Sleeve AUS CAN DEU ESP JPN NZL — Poster Sleeve NZL PER PHL SWE USA — Poster Sleeve — 3:56 (Misprint) USA — Poster Sleeve — 2:36 USA — no PS Promo Variants — Worldwide CAN DEU ESP JPN MEX NZL PER USA RECORDING Recorded May 9, 1982 Sunset Sound, Hollywood RELEASE HISTORY Released 17 August 1983 in the USA. Issued in multiple territories except the UK. Standard sleeve and limited calendar poster sleeve. Third single from 1999. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS USA: Billboard Hot 100 — Entry: 17 Sep 1983 — Peak: 8 — Weeks: 11 USA: Billboard Black Singles — Entry: 24 Sep 1983 — Peak: 18 — Weeks: 15 Additional chart listings: Canada — Peak: 27 New Zealand — Peak: 33 7" - Germany - 92-9503-7 B Side Horny Toad (2:13) (Sep 8, 1983) 7" - Japan - P-1819 B Side Little Red Corvette (3:08) (Nov 28,1983) PERSONNEL Prince — lead & backing vocals, Oberheim OB‑Xa, electric guitar, bass guitar, Linn LM‑1, finger snaps Lisa Coleman — backing vocals PRODUCTION Produced by Prince Label: Warner Bros. Catalogue numbers: • 7‑29503 • 9 29503‑7 7" - Peru - 0029503.3 B Side Delirious (Delirante 2:36 SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of 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.

Released: 16 August 1994 (USA) Length: 73 minutes Country: United States Language: English Label(s): Paisley Park / Warner Reprise Video (US) Director(s): Paisley Park (Prince), Sotera Tschetter, Parris Patton, Randee St. Nicholas Produced by: Paisley Park Starring: Prince and The New Power Generation Music by: Prince Distributed by: Warner Reprise Video Related: Love Symbol (album) 3 Chains O’ Gold is Prince’s longform visual companion to the Love Symbol album, weaving together the album’s videos and segues into a loose narrative. The story follows the Princess of Cairo (Mayte), whose father is assassinated by seven men seeking the sacred 3 Chains O’ Gold. She sends Prince a video pleading for help; he becomes captivated, though initially reluctant to commit. After romantic diversions and emotional conflict, he ultimately realises his devotion to her. Egyptian footage was captured during Mayte and Randee St. Nicholas’ 1991 trip, long before the album’s release. Additional filming took place at Paisley Park Studios. The Prologue includes performance footage from Glam Slam Yokohama, filmed 6 April 1992, originally intended for a standalone project before being shelved. Commercially released on VHS and Laserdisc in the USA, Europe and Japan. Track Listing VHS — NTSC / PAL References: USA: 38399‑3 • EUR: 7599 38399‑3 • Prologue (My Name Is Prince) (1:02) • Segue (3:30) (unlisted) • My Name Is Prince (3:52) • Segue (2:46) (unlisted) • Sexy M.F. (4:37) • Segue (2:55) (unlisted) • Love 2 The 9’s (3:32) • Segue (0:27) (unlisted) • The Morning Papers (4:01) • Segue (1:17) (unlisted) • The Max (4:49) • Segue (0:47) (unlisted) • Blue Light (3:07) • Segue (0:31) (unlisted) • Eye Wanna Melt With U (3:49) • Segue (0:36) (unlisted) • Sweet Baby (4:03) • Segue (2:04) (unlisted) • The Continental (2:24) • Segue (4:20) (unlisted) • Damn U (4:08) • Segue (4:00) (unlisted) • 7 (4:32) • Epilogue (3 Chains O’ Gold) (2:37) • Segue (0:48) (unlisted) • The Call (3:01) (unlisted) Laserdisc — NTSC / PAL References: US: 9 38399‑6 • JP: WPLR‑5 Track Listing • Prologue (My Name Is Prince) (1:02) • Segue (3:30) (unlisted) • My Name Is Prince (3:52) • Segue (2:46) (unlisted) • Sexy M.F. (4:37) • Segue (2:55) (unlisted) • Love 2 The 9’s (3:32) • Segue (0:27) (unlisted) • The Morning Papers (4:01) • Segue (1:17) (unlisted) • The Max (4:49) • Segue (0:47) (unlisted) • Blue Light (3:07) • Segue (0:31) (unlisted) • Eye Wanna Melt With U (3:49) • Segue (0:36) (unlisted) • Sweet Baby (4:03) • Segue (2:04) (unlisted) • The Continental (2:24) • Segue (4:20) (unlisted) • Damn U (4:08) • Segue (4:00) (unlisted) • 7 (4:32) • Epilogue (3 Chains O’ Gold) (2:37) • Segue (0:48) (unlisted) • The Call (3:01) (unlisted) 3 Chains O’ Gold remains the most ambitious visual extension of the Love Symbol era, merging album mythology, narrative segues, location footage, and Paisley Park staging into a unified longform piece. It was the 69th best‑selling video of 1994, marking a significant commercial moment in Prince’s early‑90s visual catalogue. SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of 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.

Come is Prince’s fifteenth studio album and the final album of new material released under his name while under exclusive contract with Warner Bros. Often described by Prince as a contractual obligation, it was released in August 1994. Come features a mix of extended funk jams, sensual ballads, and experimental tracks. Most material was recorded in 1993, with some earlier tracks reworked. The album includes the epic title track and the hit single “Letitgo.” RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue: 9362-45700-1 Format: LP Country: Worldwide Released: August 15, 1994 (UK) / August 16, 1994 (USA) Side A A1 Come — 11:13 A2 Space — 4:28 A3 Pheromone — 5:08 A4 Loose! — 3:27 Side B B1 Papa — 2:48 B2 Race — 4:28 B3 Dark — 6:10 B4 Solo — 3:48 B5 Letitgo — 5:33 B6 Orgasm — 1:39 Total Length: 48:45 CONTEXT & NOTES Created amid Prince’s strained relationship with Warner Bros., he viewed Come as “old” material compared to The Gold Experience. Seven tracks were used in the Glam Slam Ulysses stage show. The album marked the end of an era with Warner Bros. Production Prince — producer, arranger Chronic Freeze, Ray Hahnfeld, Tom Tucker — mixing & engineering Airiq Anest — programming J.C. Munson — funeral art direction Terry Gydesen — photography After Prince's name-change in 1993, he intended to release new songs under O(+> in formats other than albums. He would fulfill his contract to Warner Bros. by delivering unreleased material from his music vault. Prince conceived an "interactive musical experience" called Glam Slam Ulysses—a musical loosely based on Homer's Odyssey. These songs and many others would travel back and forth between different projects, including a planned triple-album called The Dawn. Material from this era later ended up on Come, The Gold Experience and The Beautiful Experience, among other projects. In late May 1993, Prince's then-band member Mayte Garcia sent a letter to a Prince fanzine listing the tracks "Come", "Endorphinmachine", "Space", "Pheromone", "Loose!", "Papa", "Dark", "Race", "Solo" and "Poem", which all ended up being included in some form on Come. She also included "Interactive", "Peach" and "Pope". Most of these songs were newly written, except "Peach" (written in 1992), and "Race" (written in 1991 during the Love Symbol Album sessions—it uses a scratching sound effect similar to Love Symbol Album's "The Continental"). On March 6, 1994, Prince submitted a tape of eight songs to Dutch radio stations which included the song "Pheromone". Five days later, he submitted the first version of the Come album to Warner Bros. The album consisted of: "Poem", "Interactive", "Endorphinemachine", "Space", "Pheromone", "Loose!", "Papa", "Race", "Dark", "Solo", and "Strays of the World". This version of the album is exactly 45 minutes in length and is known as the Come Test Pressing. The title track was absent. Warner Bros. rejected this version, and asked for the title track along with some other new material, such as the recent hit "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World". Prince went back into the studio and tooled with the title track, creating an 11-minute horn-boosted sexual romp. With these additions, Warner Bros. agreed to release the album. But Prince decided to change it once again, removing the more rock-oriented tracks "Interactive", "Endorphinemachine", and "Strays of the World." He also broke up "Poem" into segues throughout the album, with the remainder retitled as "Orgasm", and included the newly written "Letitgo". This final version was submitted to Warner Bros. on the same day as a configuration of The Gold Experience. Prince wanted them to release both albums simultaneously, so the Prince material would compete with the one released under the symbolic moniker in the charts (with the latter having more commercial material). Warner Bros. accepted both albums, but refused to release them both at the same time, fearing the market would have too much Prince material in stock. On February 4, 2022, The Prince Estate reissued the album in collaboration with Sony’s Legacy Recordings, alongside re-releases of For You, Prince, Dirty Mind, Controversy, 1999, Around the World in a Day, Sign O’ the Times, and Lovesexy on the same day. PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals and instruments (except where noted) ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS AND BACKGROUND Michael B. — drums (Space, Papa, Dark) Sonny T. — bass guitar (Space, Papa, Dark) Tommy Barbarella — keyboards (Space, Dark) Mr. Hayes (Morris Hayes) — keyboards (Space, Dark) New Power Generation Hornz: Michael B. Nelson — trombone Steve Strand — trumpet Dave Jensen — trumpet Kathy J. (Kathy Jensen) — baritone saxophone Brian Gallagher — tenor saxophone Mayte — background vocals (Race) Jearlyn Steele Battle — looped sample (Race) Eric Leeds — flute (Letitgo) Kathleen Bradford — background vocals (Letitgo) Ricky Peterson — keyboards (Letitgo) Vanity — “partner” vocals (Orgasm) Unidentified woman — looped sample (Come) PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard single LP jacket Minimalist design reflecting the album’s somber tone Photography taken from the book Prince presents The Sacrifice Of Victor CHARTS America USA: Billboard 200 | 3 Sep. 1994 | 15 | 10 weeks USA: Billboard Top R&B Albums | 3 Sep. 1994 | 2 | 13 weeks Europe Germany: Musikmarkt Top 100 Albums | 29 Aug. 1994 | 9 | 11 weeks The Netherlands: Album Top 100 | 27 Aug. 1994 | 4 | 9 weeks UK: UK Albums Chart | 3 Sep. 1994 | 1 | 10 weeks Certifications RIAA (USA): Gold – 18 Oct. 1994 (500,000 units) BPI (UK): Gold – 1 Aug. 1994 (100,000 units) SNEP (France): Gold – 19 Feb. 1995 (100,000 units) SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs 45cat BBC Official Charts Wikipedia COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. 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Gett Off became the first single released from Diamonds And Pearls, marking Prince’s return to giving his band co‑credit for the first time since The Revolution disbanded in 1986. The track was initially issued only as a DJ promo on 7 June 1991, Prince’s 33rd birthday, with just 1,500 copies of a one‑sided 12" produced and no commercial release planned . Strong club response led to the song being added to the album and released worldwide as the lead single. Gett Off reached number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles Chart . The track replaced Horny Pony on the album, which then became the B‑side of the commercial single. The maxi‑single included several tracks derived from Gett Off — Violet The Organ Grinder, Gangster Glam, and Clockin’ The Jizz — along with multiple remixes issued in different territories. The original near‑10‑minute promo mix was reissued for Record Store Day on 24 November 2023 . COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Title: Gett Off Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Country: USA Catalogue: 0‑40138 Date: August 12, 1991 Format: 12"/ CD Maxi‑Single 12" Maxi — US: 0‑40138 A1. Gett Off (Extended Remix) (8:31) A2. Gett Off (Houstyle) (8:20) A3. Violet The Organ Grinder (4:59) B1. Gett Off (Flutestramental) (7:26) B2. Gangster Glam (6:04) B3. Clockin’ The Jizz (Instrumental) (4:51) Cat #: US: 0‑40138 Cassette Maxi — US: 4‑40138 A1. Gett Off (Extended Remix) (8:31) A2. Gett Off (Houstyle) (8:20) A3. Violet The Organ Grinder (4:59) B1. Gett Off (Flutestramental) (7:26) B2. Gangster Glam (6:04) B3. Clockin’ The Jizz (Instrumental) (4:51) Cat #: US: 4‑40138 12" Promo — US: JUN7 A. Gett Off (Damn Near 10 Minutes) 2023 Black Friday Record Store Day 12" A. Gett Off (Damn Near 10 Minutes) (9:36) Cat #: US: 19439944221 12" Promo — US: PRO‑A‑4920 A1. Gett Off (Extended Remix) (8:31) A2. Gett Off (Houstyle) (8:20) A3. Violet The Organ Grinder (4:59) B1. Gett Off (Flutestramental) (7:26) B2. Gangster Glam (6:04) B3. Clockin’ The Jizz (Instrumental) (4:51) 12" Promo — US: PRO‑A‑4977 A1. Gett Off (Urge Mix) (8:20) A2. Gett Off (Urge Dub) (4:35) A3. Gett Off (Flutestramental) (4:12) B1. Gett Off (Thrust Mix) (9:29) B2. Gett Off (Thrust Dub) (7:24) B3. Gett Off (Rosie’s Dub) (5:30) CD Promo — US: PRO‑CD‑4977 Gett Off (Single Remix) (4:01) Gett Off (Urge Single Edit) (4:24) Gett Off (Thrust Single Edit) (4:48) Gett Off (Purple Pump Mix) (8:31) Gett Off (Urge Mix) (8:20) Gett Off (Thrust Mix) (9:29) RELEASE HISTORY Originally issued as a DJ‑only promo on 7 June 1991. Commercial release followed due to strong club response. Included on Diamonds And Pearls after replacing Horny Pony. Multiple international maxi‑single formats released. Reissued in 2023 as part of Diamonds And Pearls Singles and Record Store Day. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS USA: Billboard Hot R&B — Peak 6 — 17 weeks USA: Billboard Hot Dance Music – Club Play — Peak 1 — 13 weeks USA: Billboard Hot 100 — Peak 21 — 14 weeks PERSONNEL Prince — lead & backing vocals, rap, electric lead guitar, Roland R‑8 Rosie Gaines — co‑lead & backing vocals Tony M. — rap Levi Seacer Jr. — electric rhythm guitar, backing vocals Tommy Barbarella — synthesizers Sonny T. — bass guitar Michael B. — drums Damon Dickson — percussion, backing vocals Kirk Johnson — percussion, backing vocals Eric Leeds — flute SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of 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.

A vibrant, collage-style one-page advertisement promoting Prince’s 1-800-NEW-FUNK telephone order line, offering exclusive music, merchandise, and releases directly from the NPG during his independent era. PUBLICATION Publication: Magazine / Press Advert Date: August 12, 1994 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement Title: 1-800-NEW-FUNK – Call Now! THE STORY This colorful flyer advertises Prince’s direct-to-fan 1-800-NEW-FUNK hotline. The eye-catching collage design features multiple images of Prince, Mayte, and other NPG members alongside products such as Emancipation (Words and Pictures), The Truth single, Kamasutra, Crystal Ball, live cassettes, custom NPG Parka jackets, and more. It encourages fans to call for the latest releases and merchandise outside the traditional retail system. CONTEXT AND NOTES Launched in 1994 as part of Prince’s push for independence from Warner Bros., the 1-800-NEW-FUNK service allowed fans to order exclusive material (including unreleased or limited items) directly. This advert reflects Prince’s innovative approach to distribution and fan engagement during the Symbol era, bypassing major label restrictions. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Promotional Advert for 1-800-NEW-FUNK Hotline Era: Mid-1990s / Symbol Era / Independent Phase Tone: Energetic, colorful, fan-oriented Photography: Collage of Prince photos, product shots, and symbolic imagery Audience: Dedicated Prince / NPG fans WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A dynamic full-page collage advert with a cosmic/golden background. Prominently features the vertical “1-800-NEW-FUNK” text, images of Prince in various outfits, product covers (Emancipation, The Truth, etc.), and the phone number for international callers. Includes the NPG logo and copyright notice. RELATED MATERIAL Prince O(+> (1994/95) NPG Stock List – Mail Order Catalogue Leaflet (US) Prince O(+> (August 1994) ♫ Breaks the Silence – Vibe Magazine (US) Prince O(+> (April 30, 1994) New Power Generation Store Opens in London – Italian Magazine (Italy)