Concert advertisement for Prince at The Palace in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, December 1, 1979, at 8 PM. Publication: The Houston Chronicle Date: Sunday, November 18, 1979 Country: United States Location: Houston, Texas Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad features a striking promotional image of Prince with his signature early look and large stylized “Prince” logo. It announces his appearance at The Palace on December 1. CONTEXT AND NOTES This is part of Prince’s late 1979 club touring schedule as he built momentum following the Prince album and ahead of the Dirty Mind release. The Palace was a notable Houston venue, and this date reflects his growing draw in major Southern markets. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Prince live at The Palace Era: Late 1979 (pre-Dirty Mind breakthrough) Tone: Bold promotional advertisement Photography: Prominent black-and-white portrait of Prince (shirtless, within a circular frame) Visual Motifs: Stylized 1970s–80s concert ad with artistic logo and photo WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Confirmation of Prince’s December 1, 1979 performance in Houston Early professional promotional imagery used for his club dates Continued expansion of his live presence outside Minneapolis RELATED MATERIAL This aligns with the Roxy Theatre dates in Los Angeles (November 26, 1979) during 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.

This was the fifth and final single released from Prince’s breakthrough double album 1999. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: November 23, 1983 Catalogue: 7-29548 Format: 7" Single Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Side A Let’s Pretend We’re Married (3:40) Side B Irresistible Bitch (4:11) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production Wendy & Lisa – background vocals (on Irresistible Bitch) THE STORY “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” was issued as the fifth single from the 1999 album in late 1983. The playful, funk-driven A-side was paired with the previously unreleased B-side “Irresistible Bitch.” Although it didn’t match the chart success of earlier singles from the album, it remains a fan favorite from Prince’s early Warner Bros. era. CONTEXT & NOTES The single features the striking shirtless cover photo with neon lighting. The 12" version preceded the 7" in the US market. This release marked the final single from the massively successful 1999 project. CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100 – #52 (peaked December 17, 1983) US Billboard Black Singles – #55 (peaked January 7, 1984) US Billboard Dance/Disco Top 80 – #52 (with Irresistible Bitch) RELATED MATERIAL Prince (1982) 1999 (Album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2. 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.

This Australian 7" single was released to promote Prince’s double album 1999. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: August 1983 Catalogue: 7-29520 / MX208187 Format: 7" Single Country: Australia Australia 7" Single (7-29520) Side A Automatic (3:38) Side B Something In The Water (Does Not Compute) (4:00) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production THE STORY “Automatic” is a funky, synth-driven track from Prince’s landmark 1999 album. It was released as a single in select territories including Australia in 1983, paired with the album track “Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)” as the B-side. The edit on the A-side trims the full album version for radio play. CONTEXT & NOTES Housed in the classic Warner Bros. “wea” company sleeve. This Australian pressing features the edited version of “Automatic” and was part of the continued promotion of the 1999 album into 1983. CHART PERFORMANCE Did not chart in Australia RELATED MATERIAL Prince (1982) 1999 (Album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2. 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.

This extremely rare UK promotional 12" single was pressed to promote the full double album version of 1999 after the initial single-disc release. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Date: Spring / Summer 1983 Catalogue: SAM 172 Format:Dance Music Sex Romance (D.M.S.R.) Promo 12" Single Country: UK Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Side A Dance Music Sex Romance (D.M.S.R.) (8:15) Side B Dance Music Sex Romance (D.M.S.R.) (8:15) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version on 1999 (1982) UK single-disc 1999 release (without D.M.S.R.) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production THE STORY “Dance Music Sex Romance” (commonly known as D.M.S.R.) is a high-energy funk jam from Prince’s double album 1999. When Warner Bros. initially released a shortened single-disc version of the album in the UK, this track was omitted. Following the success of 1999 in the US and strong reviews, a limited run of approximately 200 promotional 12" singles was pressed exclusively for UK radio stations to highlight the full double album. It is now one of the rarest official Prince promos in existence. CONTEXT & NOTES Housed in a plain white sleeve with bold black typography. Both sides play the full 8:15 album version. Only around 24 copies are believed to survive today. This promo was also tied to the soundtrack exposure in the film Risky Business. CHART PERFORMANCE None (promotional release only) RELATED MATERIAL Prince (1982) 1999 (Album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2. 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.

Warner Bros. re-releases Prince’s “1999” single to capitalize on his pop crossover momentum after “Little Red Corvette,” helping the 1999 album surpass platinum sales. Publication: USA Today Date: Friday, June 10, 1983 Country: United States Location: McLean, Virginia Section: Entertainment / Music News THE STORY Seeking to solidify Prince’s new-found success as a crossover artist on the pop charts, Warner Bros. has re-released “1999,” the first single from his critically acclaimed album of the same name. The single was a big hit on the black charts earlier this year but got little or no airplay on pop stations. Warner decided to give “1999” another shot in the wake of the success of “Little Red Corvette,” the second single from the album. “Corvette” holds down the No. 8 spot on the pop charts. The album, by the way, just went platinum, signifying sales of more than 1 million copies. CONTEXT AND NOTES This re-release was a key moment in Prince’s 1983 breakthrough. “1999” had been successful on R&B charts but needed the boost from “Little Red Corvette” to fully cross over to pop radio. The strategy helped cement Prince as a major mainstream star leading into the Purple Rain era. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Single re-release announcement / chart momentum Era: 1999 Album Era (1982–1983) Tone: Promotional / Industry news Photography: Black-and-white close-up portrait of Prince with curly hair and intense gaze (AP photo) . WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Prominent headline-style photo of Prince Explanation of Warner Bros.’ re-release strategy tied to “Little Red Corvette” success Confirmation of the 1999 album reaching platinum status Focus on Prince’s growing crossover appeal in 1983 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

Prince’s managers launch a coordinated music-video campaign to promote both the upcoming Purple Rain album and film, using the groundbreaking “When Doves Cry” video as the centerpiece. Publication: The Herald-News Date: Sunday, June 10, 1984 Country: United States Location: Passaic, New Jersey Section: Entertainment THE STORY The article describes the six-minute “When Doves Cry” video in vivid detail — Prince wearing a gold crucifix in a milk-white bathtub surrounded by fluttering white doves in a cavernous purple room, then shifting to a passionate kiss, motorcycle ride, domestic quarrel, and mirror-image dance. It explains that the video is part of a carefully planned campaign by Prince’s managers (Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, and Steve Fargnoli) to sell both the Purple Rain album and movie simultaneously. The piece notes that rock video had been used before for films like Flashdance and Footloose, but never with this level of precision and coordination. It also covers the managers’ background, the $7 million independent financing of the film (shot in Minneapolis), and the strategy of releasing another single and video after the album drops on June 20. CONTEXT AND NOTES This story appeared just ten days before the Purple Rain album release. “When Doves Cry” had already been sent to radio and was climbing the charts. The coordinated album-plus-movie-plus-video strategy was revolutionary for 1984 and helped turn Purple Rain into a cultural phenomenon. The article reflects the intense pre-release buildup orchestrated by Prince’s management team. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Coordinated Purple Rain album and film promotion via music video Era: Purple Rain Era (1984) Tone: Promotional / Feature story (Associated Press) Photography: None in this clipping (text-only layout) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bold headline: “Movie spawns Prince videos” Detailed scene-by-scene description of the “When Doves Cry” video Quotes from manager Joe Ruffalo about Prince’s cinematic style and the campaign strategy Information about the June 20 album release and the film coming later that summer Discussion of how music videos were becoming essential for both music and film promotion RELATED MATERIAL This is the same syndicated AP story by Bob Thomas that appeared the same day in the Anderson Independent-Mail and Lexington Herald-Leader. It connects directly to the 1984 Purple Rain launch campaign and the earlier “When Doves Cry” video promotion. 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.

Prince’s managers launch a coordinated music-video campaign to build hype for both the upcoming Purple Rain album and film, using the groundbreaking “When Doves Cry” video as the centerpiece. Publication: Lexington Herald-Leader Date: Sunday, June 10, 1984 Country: United States Location: Lexington, Kentucky Section: Entertainment / Front Page (with large photo) THE STORY The article describes the six-minute “When Doves Cry” video in detail — Prince in a milk-white bathtub with gold crucifix and fluttering doves, shifting to a passionate kiss, motorcycle ride, domestic quarrel, and mirror-image dance. It explains that the video is part of a carefully planned campaign by Prince’s managers (Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, and Steve Fargnoli) to promote both the Purple Rain album and movie simultaneously. The piece notes that rock video had been used before for films like Flashdance and Footloose, but never with this level of precision. It also covers the managers’ background, the $7 million independent financing of the film (shot in Minneapolis), and the strategy of releasing another single and video after the album drops on June 20. CONTEXT AND NOTES This story appeared just ten days before the Purple Rain album release. “When Doves Cry” had already been sent to radio and was climbing the charts. The coordinated album-plus-movie-plus-video strategy was revolutionary for 1984 and helped turn Purple Rain into a cultural phenomenon. The article reflects the intense pre-release buildup orchestrated by Prince’s management team. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Coordinated Purple Rain album and film promotion via music video Era: Purple Rain Era (1984) Tone: Promotional / Feature story (Associated Press) Photography: Large black-and-white still of Prince on a motorcycle from the “When Doves Cry” video (right side of page) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bold headline: “Prince gears up for ‘Purple Rain’ hype” Detailed scene-by-scene description of the “When Doves Cry” video Quotes from manager Joe Ruffalo about Prince’s cinematic style and the campaign strategy Information about the June 20 album release and the film coming later that summer Prominent photo of Prince on the motorcycle with the caption “Prince’s latest offering is the movie Purple Rain” RELATED MATERIAL This is the same syndicated AP story that appeared the same day in the Anderson Independent-Mail. It connects directly to the 1984 Purple Rain launch campaign and the earlier “When Doves Cry” video promotion. 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 dynamic cover story in Time Out London capturing Prince in full rock-star mode during his 1993 live performances, as part of a major feature on London’s buzzing music scene. PUBLICATION Publication: Time Out London Date: May 5–12, 1993 (Issue No. 1185) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + Multi-page Feature Title: AAOOW! THE STORY This energetic cover shows Prince passionately performing with guitar in hand, mouth open mid-scream. The bold headline “AAOOW!” highlights his return to the live stage. Inside, the magazine features a four-page spread discussing Prince’s attempt to “hip-hop back to the top,” alongside coverage of London’s summer gig scene, Vince Power’s indie empire, and the ragga scene CONTEXT AND NOTES Published in May 1993 during Prince’s The Hits / The B-Sides promotional period and just before major changes in his career, this cover reflects his continued strong presence in the UK live music scene. Time Out positioned him as a key figure in London’s vibrant 1993 summer gig calendar. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Live Performance Cover Story Era: Early 1990s / Pre-Symbol Era Tone: Excited, energetic, scene-focused Photography: Dynamic live action shot of Prince performing Audience: London music, arts, and culture readers WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The full Time Out front cover with Prince in a white ruffled shirt playing guitar under dramatic lighting, plus interior pages from the live music feature. Bold typography and the iconic “AAOOW!” headline dominate the design. RELATED MATERIAL Prince (1993) The Hits / The B-Sides promotional coverage Prince O(+> (March 15, 1995) Sex Symbol or Slave? Prince Tells All – Time Out London (UK)

The Time released “Ice Cream Castles” as the lead single from their third album on May 30, 1984 in the USA. It was issued with “Tricky” as the B-side, a track written and performed by Prince (uncredited). 7" Commercial Single (7-29247) A-Side RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Time Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA Released: May 30, 1984 Genre: Funk, R&B, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Ice Cream Castles” Written by: Prince & The Time Produced by: Prince & The Time B-Side: “Tricky” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST USA 7" Commercial Single (7-29247) A. Ice Cream Castles (Edit) – 3:37 B. Tricky – 3:12 USA 7" Promo Single (7-29247) A. Ice Cream Castles (Edit) – 3:37 B. Ice Cream Castles (Edit) – 3:37 USA 12" Promo Single (PRO-A-2159) A. Ice Cream Castles (Full Length Version) – 7:33 B. Ice Cream Castles (Edit) – 3:37 7" Commercial Single (7-29247) B-Side Non Album Track USA 12" Promo Single (PRO-A-2159) - Front INTERNATIONAL RELEASES 7" / Single Australia Brazil (Image Below) Canada Germany United Kingdom 12" / Maxi Single United Kingdom (W 9247 T) – Released September 28, 1984 Promotional Releases Promotional 12" / Maxi 45t: Canada, United Kingdom, USA Promotional 7" / 45t: Canada, Japan, USA The Time – Ice Cream Castle Label: Warner Bros. Records – 16.269 Format: Vinyl, 7" Country: Brazil A Ice Cream Castles 4:20 B My Drawers 3:55 THE STORY “Ice Cream Castles” was the first single released from The Time’s album Ice Cream Castle. The B-side “Tricky” was not included on the album and featured significant uncredited input from Prince. CONTEXT & NOTES Released five weeks before the album and before the film Purple Rain hit theaters, the single did not benefit from the massive promotional boost that later singles received. It reached #11 on the Billboard Black Singles Chart but only bubbled under the Hot 100. RELATED MATERIAL • Album: Ice Cream Castle (1984) • Film: Purple Rain (1984) SOURCES • Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • 45cat 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 digital reissue of Rosie Gaines’ 1997 single “I Surrender” was released on May 30, 2007, featuring two previously unreleased remixes of “Exploding All Over Europe” which contain writing and musical contributions by Prince. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Rosie Gaines Label: Bigband Records (Digital) Format: Digital Download Country: Worldwide Released: May 30, 2007 Genre: House, Dance, Funk TRACK LIST (2007 Digital Reissue) I Surrender (Mentor/dredlix Radio Mix) I Surrender (Grant Nelson’s Radio Mix) I Surrender (Mentor/dredlix Club Mix) I Surrender (Grant Nelson’s Club Symphony) I Surrender (Curtis & Moore Surrender To The Groove) I Surrender (Grant Nelson’s Scat City Mix) I Surrender (Curtis & Moore No Surrender Dub) I Surrender (Nelson’s Filthy Dub) I Surrender (Grant Nelson’s Dub Symphony) Exploding All Over Europe (Junior Vasquez Club Edit) – 5:17 Exploding All Over Europe (Junior Vasquez Club Mix) – 10:23 NOTES The two remixes of “Exploding All Over Europe” (tracks 10 & 11) are the only Prince-related content on this reissue. The original 1997 physical single contained no Prince involvement. THE STORY “I Surrender” was originally released as a stand-alone single by Rosie Gaines in 1997. The 2007 digital re-release added several dance remixes, including two previously unreleased versions of “Exploding All Over Europe” featuring Prince’s contributions. CONTEXT & NOTES This reissue is notable for bringing Prince-related material to a wider digital audience ten years after the original release. The single itself did not chart upon its original or re-release. RELATED MATERIAL • Artist: Rosie Gaines • Track: Exploding All Over Europe (Prince contribution) SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs. 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.

The Time released a rare variant of the “Ice Cream Castles” single in Brazil featuring a different B-side — “My Drawers” — instead of the usual “Tricky” found on all other releases. 7" Commercial Single (7-29247) Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Time Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Brazil Catalog Number: 16.269 Released: 1984 Genre: Funk, R&B, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Ice Cream Castles” Length: 4:20 B-Side: “My Drawers” Length: 3:55 TRACK LIST Brazil 7" Single (16.269) A. Ice Cream Castles – 4:20 B. My Drawers – 3:55 NOTES ON THIS VARIANT This Brazilian pressing is unique because it uses “My Drawers” (another track from the Ice Cream Castle album) as the B-side, unlike the standard international releases which paired it with Prince’s “Tricky”. 7" Commercial Single (7-29247) - Back USA 12" Promo Single (PRO-A-2159) - Front INTERNATIONAL RELEASES 7" / Single Australia Canada Germany United Kingdom B-side “Tricky” 12" / Maxi Single United Kingdom (W 9247 T) – Released September 28, 1984 Promotional Releases Promotional 12" / Maxi 45t: Canada, United Kingdom, USA Promotional 7" / 45t: Canada, Japan, USA PERSONNEL • Morris Day – lead vocals • Prince – uncredited contributions (writer/performer on “Ice Cream Castles”) • The Time – instrumentation & vocals Production Produced by Prince & The Time CONTEXT & NOTES This is a country-specific variant released during the Purple Rain era. Brazil often received unique edits and B-sides on Warner Bros. singles from the Minneapolis camp. RELATED MATERIAL • Album: Ice Cream Castle (1984) • Single (Standard): Ice Cream Castles / Tricky (USA, 1984) SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • 45cat • Billboard chart archives • Warner Bros. release documentation 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.

Debut solo album by Dale Bozzio featuring the Prince-written and recorded track “So Strong”. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Dale Bozzio Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: March 1988 Catalogue: Varies by country (see below) Format: LP, CD, Cassette Country: United States / Europe / Japan / Australia / Canada / Mexico Album: Riot In English (1988) THE STORY Riot In English is the first solo studio album by Dale Bozzio, former lead singer of Missing Persons. Released on Prince’s Paisley Park label in March 1988, the album includes “So Strong,” a track written, produced, and originally recorded by Prince, with Dale adding her vocals. It marks her only release on the label. CONTEXT & NOTES Prince also submitted “The Latest Fashion” and “2nd Thoughts” for the project, but they were not used. This album represents a brief but notable collaboration between Dale Bozzio and the Paisley Park camp. TRACK LIST (All Formats) Side One Simon Simon Giddi Up Baby – Be Mine Overtime So Strong — 4:28 (Written and recorded by Prince) Love Is Hard Work Side Two Riot In English He’s So Typical Ouch That Feels So Good The Perfect Stranger All Variants 🇺🇸 United States LP: 9 25599-1 (Specialty & Allied pressings) CD: 9 25599-2 Cassette: 9 25599-4 / 4-25599 🇪🇺 Europe LP: 925 599-1 CD: 925 599-2 Cassette: 925 599-4 🇯🇵 Japan CD: 32XD-976 (1988) CD Reissue: WPCP-3704 (1990) LP Promo: P-13650 🇦🇺 Australia LP: 25599 1 Cassette: 25599 4 🇨🇦 Canada LP: 92 55991 Cassette: 92 55994 🇲🇽 Mexico LP: LWB-6733 PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Bold multicoloured title logo Dramatic triptych cover photography Inner sleeve with lyrics (LP) WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover features three striking images of Dale Bozzio with wild blonde hair in black leather outfits, with pink-framed polaroid-style action shots at the bottom. Classic late-’80s Paisley Park design. RELATED MATERIAL Missing Persons – Color In Your Life (1986) Prince – Various mid-1980s unreleased tracks SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, Wikipedia 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.