Madonna’s most ambitious studio album — and the only one to feature direct creative collaboration with Prince. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Madonna Label: Sire / Warner Bros. Records Date: March 21, 1989 Catalogue: Varies by territory (e.g. 25844-1 US LP) Format: LP / Cassette / CD Country: Worldwide Album: Like A Prayer (1989) THE STORY Like A Prayer is Madonna’s fourth studio album, released on March 21, 1989. It marks her most personal and ambitious work to date, blending pop, rock, gospel, and dance. The album features significant contributions from Prince, including the duet “Love Song” and uncredited guitar and instrumentation on several tracks. CONTEXT & NOTES Prince and Madonna collaborated during 1988 sessions. Prince wrote, produced, and performed “Love Song” in full (all instruments and co-lead vocals). He also added guitar to “Like A Prayer,” “Keep It Together,” and constructed the sonic bed for “Act Of Contrition.” The album became a global blockbuster, spawning six singles and serving as the foundation for the Blond Ambition World Tour. A 30th Anniversary digital edition was released in 2019. TRACK LIST Standard CD / LP Tracklist Side One Like A Prayer — 5:42 (Guitar by Prince – uncredited) Express Yourself Love Song — 4:52 (Duet with Prince – all instruments by Prince) Till Death Do Us Part Promise To Try Side Two Cherish Dear Jessie Oh Father Keep It Together — 5:03 (Guitar by Prince – uncredited) Spanish Eyes Act Of Contrition — 2:19 (Instrumentation by Prince – uncredited) PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Iconic cover with Madonna’s face behind a burning cross 30th Anniversary digital edition includes bonus remixes WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover features a striking close-up of Madonna with religious imagery and bold typography. Classic late-’80s Warner Bros. design with high artistic impact. RELATED MATERIAL Madonna – Express Yourself (Single, 1989) Madonna – Keep It Together (Single, 1990) Prince – Various unreleased collaborations from 1988 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.

Debut album from the Brownmark-led Paisley Park band, featuring three Prince-written tracks. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Mazarati Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: March 4, 1986 Catalogue: 9 25368-1 (US LP) Format: LP / Cassette / CD Country: United States / Europe / Japan / Canada THE STORY Mazarati is the self-titled debut album by the Minneapolis funk band led by former Revolution bassist Brownmark. Released on Prince’s Paisley Park label in March 1986, the album features three tracks written by Prince: “100 MPH,” “Strawberry Lover,” and “I Guess It’s All Over.” CONTEXT & NOTES Formed after Brownmark left The Revolution, Mazarati delivered a darker, harder-edged take on the Minneapolis Sound. Prince contributed three songs but did not participate in the actual recording sessions. Produced by Brownmark and David Z., the album has grown into a cult favourite among Prince collectors. TRACK LIST Side One Players’ Ball 100 MPH (Written by Prince) Stroke Suzy Boy Side Two Strawberry Lover (Written by Prince) I Guess It’s All Over (Written by Prince) The Saga of a Man Lonely Heart She’s Just That Kind of Lady All Variants United States LP: 9 25368-1 (Allied & Specialty pressings) Cassette: 9 25368-4 / 4-25368 Club Editions: W1-25368 / W4-25368 Europe LP: 925 368-1 Japan LP: P-13235 LP Promo: P-13235 CD: WPCP-3707 (1990 reissue) Canada LP: 92 53681 All Variants (Complete List) Multiple US LP pressings (Allied, Specialty, Club Editions) European LP Japanese LP & CD reissue US Cassette & Club Cassette CHART PERFORMANCE No major chart entries reported PERSONNEL Brownmark – bass, vocals, production Prince – writer of “100 MPH,” “Strawberry Lover,” and “I Guess It’s All Over” David Z. – co-production, engineering PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Dramatic blue-toned cover with band member in makeup Paisley Park logo on back cover WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover features a striking blue-lit portrait of a band member with glowing eyes and wild hair against a black background. Bold red “Mazarati” logo. RELATED MATERIAL The Revolution – Purple Rain (1984) Prince – Various unreleased mid-1980s compositions 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.

A minimalist masterpiece that hit No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart RELEASE DETAILS Date: February 5, 1986 Catalogue: W8751 / 928 751‑7 Format: 7" Single, Shaped Picture Disc Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Kiss” – 3:41 (arranged by David Z., background vocals by Mazarati) B-Side: “Love or Money” – 3:51 THE STORY Released on February 5, 1986 as the lead single from the album Parade, “Kiss” marked a bold stylistic shift for Prince and The Revolution — a stripped-back, skeletal funk masterpiece built around handclaps, falsetto vocals, and a razor-sharp groove. The single became one of Prince’s most iconic releases, peaking at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart and spending nine weeks on the chart. The B-side “Love or Money” was exclusive to the single at the time and quickly became a fan favourite. CONTEXT & NOTES “Kiss” is widely regarded as one of Prince’s most influential minimalist productions. Its sparse arrangement and confident delivery perfectly captured the Parade era aesthetic. The single was issued in numerous UK variants, including standard pressings, shaped picture discs, and various label colours. TRACK LIST UK 7" Single (W8751 / 928 751‑7) A. Kiss – 3:41 B. Love or Money – 3:51 All UK 7" Variants 7", 45 RPM, Single, Damont Pressing – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928751-7 – UK – 1986 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition, With Free Plinth – Paisley Park W8751P, Paisley Park 928 751-7, Paisley Park W 8751 P – UK – 1986 7", 45 RPM, Single, PRS Pressing, Paper Labels – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986 7", Single, Blue Injection Labels – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Uncut – Paisley Park W8751P, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986 7", 45 RPM, Single, CBS Pressing – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986 7", 45 RPM, Single, Silver Injection Labels – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928751-7 – UK – 1986 7", Single, Metallic Blue Injection Labels – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986 7", Single, Jukebox, Metallic Blue Injection Labels – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1988 CHART PERFORMANCE UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 6 (9 weeks) Chart run: 27 → 13 → 6 → 9 → 15 → 26 → 32 → 47 → 63 PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, instruments, production Mazarati – background vocals David Z. – arrangement PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard Paisley Park / Warner Bros. sleeve Limited edition shaped picture disc with free plinth Multiple label variations (paper, blue injection, metallic blue, silver, etc.) WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Iconic black & white photography of Prince on the shaped picture disc. Clean, minimalist design typical of the Parade era. RELATED MATERIAL Paisley Park (May 24, 1985) Raspberry Beret (1985) Parade (1986 album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • BBC Official Charts Company 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

Third studio album by Dutch duo Loïs Lane featuring significant contributions from Prince, including co-writing and performing on “Qualified” and “Sex”. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Loïs Lane Title: Precious Release Date: June 9, 1992 (Europe) Label: Polydor Records Format: CD / LP / Cassette Country: Netherlands (initial release) THE STORY The album includes two Prince co-written tracks: “Qualified” (with Kirk Johnson) and a re-recording of “Sex” (with Levi Seacer, Jr.). Prince also played instruments on “I Oh I” and “Crying” and served as executive producer on those tracks. THE STORY Prince contributed to several tracks after meeting the band during the Nude Tour. He co-wrote and played on “Qualified” and “Sex”, and provided uncredited instrumentation and executive production on “I Oh I” and “Crying” TRACK LIST European / Japanese Version I Oh I Qualified The Singer Loneliness Precious Need A Little Space I Love A Woman She Came By Forever Crying Sex Make Way US Version (1993 Reissue) Qualified I Wanna Be Sex I Love A Woman I Oh I Forever Need A Little Space Crying Precious She Came By Make Way PERSONNEL (Prince-related) Prince – instruments (uncredited on some tracks), co-writer, co-producer, executive producer RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. All album 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.

Prince’s managers use the groundbreaking “When Doves Cry” music video as part of a coordinated campaign to promote both the Purple Rain album and film. Publication: Anderson Independent-Mail Date: Sunday, June 10, 1984 Country: United States Location: Anderson, South Carolina Section: Entertainment / Page 2D THE STORY The article highlights Prince appearing on a motorcycle in the six-minute “When Doves Cry” video, which is part of a coordinated campaign by his managers (Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, and Steve Fargnoli) to sell both the upcoming Purple Rain album and movie. It describes key scenes from the video (bathtub with doves, passionate kiss, motorcycle ride, domestic quarrel, mirror-image dance) and notes the innovative use of rock video for movie promotion. The piece also covers the managers’ background and the $7 million film’s production. CONTEXT AND NOTES This article was published just ten days before the Purple Rain album release (June 20, 1984). “When Doves Cry” was the lead single and became Prince’s first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The video was revolutionary for its artistic direction and lack of a bass line, perfectly capturing the Purple Rain aesthetic and helping build massive anticipation for both the album and the film. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Music video and album/film promotion Era: Purple Rain Era (1984) Tone: Promotional / Feature story Photography: Large black-and-white still from the “When Doves Cry” video showing Prince on a motorcycle (Associated Press Photo) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Dramatic photo of Prince on a motorcycle from the “When Doves Cry” video Detailed description of the video’s cinematic style and key scenes Background on Prince’s management team and their strategy for the Purple Rain project Mention of the upcoming album release and film plans RELATED MATERIAL 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.

INTRO LINE: “Sexy Dancer” was released in Japan with “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” as the B-side. This was one of only two territories (UK and Japan) where the single was commercially issued. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Japan Released: April - 11 - 1980 A-Side: “Sexy Dancer” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince B-Side: “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST Japan 7" Commercial Single (P-566W) A. Sexy Dancer – 4:18 B. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? – 3:49 Japan 7" Promo Single (P-566W) White label promo (“非売品 見本盤” = Not for sale / Sample copy) A. Sexy Dancer – 4:18 B. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? – 3:49 CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Disco 100 (as album cut with “I Wanna Be Your Lover”): Peak #3 PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, electric guitars, clavinet, Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano, Polymoog, ARP String Ensemble, bass guitar, drums, Pollard Syndrums, handclaps Production Prince – producer PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Japanese picture sleeve featuring Prince riding a white winged horse (Pegasus) against a dramatic blue background. WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Front Sleeve: Striking image of Prince on a white Pegasus with pink Japanese and English text. Labels: White promo labels with “非売品 見本盤”. Side 1: “SEXY DANCER” (4:18). Side 2: “WHY YOU WANNA TREAT NOTES It was the first Prince single released outside the United States that was not released as a single stateside. The disco number has few lyrics but contains prominent bass guitar, grunts and screams. It also has elements of rock and R&B. The 12" single was Prince's first non-album extended version to be released and is rare today due to its limited release. It includes extended bass and guitar solos, as well as more repeats of the refrain. "Sexy Dancer" was a popular number performed live, often giving other band members the opportunity to perform instrumental solos. The song has been modified over the years during live performances, often segueing into or out of other tracks, most recently during Prince's 2007, Earth Tour, where the music to the song is accompanied by completely different lyrics, including parts of the disco classic "Le Freak". The B-side of the track was the album track "Bambi" in the UK and "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" in Japan. In the premiere episode of the first season of The Golden Bachelor, contestant Leslie Fhima claims that "Sexy Dancer" was written about her after a fling with Prince. RELATED MATERIAL Album: Prince (1979) Previous Single: Prince (Mar 25, 1980) Still Waiting – Single Following Single: Prince (Sep 27, 1980) Bambi / Still Waiting – Single 7" BE SOURCES Wikipedia Prince Vault Discogs 45cat Warner Bros. Records 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.

“Sexy Dancer” is the sixth worldwide single by Prince, released exclusively in the UK and Japan. It is a high-energy funk track from his self-titled second album Prince (1979) RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK Released: 11 April 1980 Genre: Funk, Disco A-Side: “Sexy Dancer” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince B-Side: “Bambi” THE STORY “Sexy Dancer” was released on April 11 1980 as Prince’s sixth worldwide single, issued only in the UK. A high-energy funk/disco track from his self-titled second album Prince (1979), it also charted on the US Billboard Disco 100 as an album cut alongside “I Wanna Be Your Lover”. TRACK LIST UK 7" Single (K 17590) A. Sexy Dancer – 4:18 B. Bambi – 4:22 TRACK LIST UK 12" Single (K 17590T) A. Sexy Dancer (Long Version) – 8:50 B. Bambi – 4:22 12" Variants 1st Press: Published By – Ecnirp Music Inc. 2nd Press: Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd. CHART PERFORMANCE UK Failed to chart US Billboard Disco 100 (as album cut with “I Wanna Be Your Lover”): Peak #3 PERSONNEL Prince — lead and backing vocals, all instruments Production Prince – producer, arranger, composer, performer PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS UK company sleeve (brown WEA pattern with large silver “Single” script). WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Sleeve: Dark brown repeating “WEA” company sleeve with silver “Single” logo. Labels: White with “SEXY DANCER” (Side A) and “BAMBI” (Side B), catalogue K 17590. NOTES It was the first Prince single released outside the United States that was not released as a single stateside. The disco number has few lyrics but contains prominent bass guitar, grunts and screams. It also has elements of rock and R&B. The 12" single was Prince's first non-album extended version to be released and is rare today due to its limited release. It includes extended bass and guitar solos, as well as more repeats of the refrain. "Sexy Dancer" was a popular number performed live, often giving other band members the opportunity to perform instrumental solos. The song has been modified over the years during live performances, often segueing into or out of other tracks, most recently during Prince's 2007, Earth Tour, where the music to the song is accompanied by completely different lyrics, including parts of the disco classic "Le Freak". The B-side of the track was the album track "Bambi" in the UK and "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" in Japan. In the premiere episode of the first season of The Golden Bachelor, contestant Leslie Fhima claims that "Sexy Dancer" was written about her after a fling with Prince. RELATED MATERIAL Album: Prince (1979) Previous Single: Prince (Mar 25, 1980) Still Waiting – Single Following Single: Prince (Sep 27, 1980) Bambi / Still Waiting – Single 7" BE SOURCES Wikipedia Prince Vault Discogs 45cat Warner Bros. Records 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 syndicated feature from the Los Angeles Times Service in the San Antonio Express-News highlighting how Prince’s childhood reading of his mother’s spicy novels shaped the sexually explicit themes on Dirty Mind, while exploring his one-man studio approach, extreme shyness, and rapid rise as a 20-year-old multi-talented artist. PUBLICATION Publication: San Antonio Express-News Date: Saturday, December 20, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Music Feature Title: Spicy novels under magazines were Prince’s early influence THE STORY The article recounts Prince’s precocious childhood in Minneapolis, sneaking spicy novels, and how those experiences influenced the bold, X-rated content on Dirty Mind (including the track “Sister”). It covers his self-production, multi-instrumental skills, preference for phone interviews due to shyness, and his recent media engagement to help audiences understand the album. Includes direct quotes from Prince on his personal history, sexuality, and artistry. CONTEXT AND NOTES This is an early syndicated appearance (December 20) of the widely circulated Dennis Hunt profile during the Dirty Mind Tour. It emphasizes the personal origins of Prince’s provocative style at a time when the album was generating both fascination and controversy. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Syndicated biographical profile Era: Dirty Mind Tour (1980) Tone: Inquisitive and detailed, focusing on formative influences Photography: Black & white portrait of Prince (included in most versions of this feature) Visual Motifs: Multi-column newspaper layout with bold headline and accompanying ads 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.

“Dirty Mind” was the second commercially released single from Prince’s groundbreaking third album of the same name, issued exclusively in the USA. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA Released: November 26, 1980 Genre: Funk, New Wave A-Side: “Dirty Mind” B-Side: “When We’re Dancing Close And Slow” Both tracks Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST US 7" Commercial Single (WBS 49638) A. Dirty Mind (Edit) – 3:54 B. When We’re Dancing Close And Slow – 5:18 US 7" Promo Single (WBS 49638) A. Dirty Mind (Edit) (Stereo) – 3:54 B. Dirty Mind (Edit) (Mono) – 3:54 CHART PERFORMANCE USA: Billboard Disco Top 100 – #5 USA: Billboard Hot Soul Singles – #65 US 12" Promo Single (PRO-A-929) A. Dirty Mind – 4:11 B. Dirty Mind (Edit) – 3:54 PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, Oberheim OB-X, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, electronic percussion Dr. Fink – ARP Omni (keyboards on title track) Production Prince – producer, arranger, composer, performer THE STORY Released on November 26, 1980, seven weeks after the Dirty Mind album, this single continued Prince’s shift toward a raw, minimalist funk/new wave sound. The title track, built around a signature Dr. Fink keyboard riff, features explicit lyrics about sexual thoughts and became a club favorite despite limited mainstream chart success. CONTEXT & NOTES “Dirty Mind” marked a bold evolution from Prince’s earlier polished R&B style. The B-side is a soulful ballad pulled from his 1979 self-titled album. Along with “Uptown” and “Head,” it helped push the album’s dance-floor impact, peaking at #5 on the Disco chart. The 12" promo offered the full-length album version for DJs.. RELATED MATERIAL Album: Dirty Mind (1980) Prince (October 1980) Head / Uptown – Single 7" PH / 12" US Prince (September 10 1980) Uptown / Crazy You – Single 7" US Prince (November 1980) Uptown / Crazy You – Single 7" JP SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • 45cat • Warner Bros. Records • Wikipedia. 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 positive “Quick picks” album recommendation in the Stamford Advocate praising Prince’s Dirty Mind as a seductive, fluid fusion of post-disco dance music with funk and punk elements, while acknowledging the controversial explicit content. Publication: Stamford Advocate Date: Saturday, November 22, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Recordings / Quick picks Title: Prince: “Dirty Mind” (Warner Bros.) THE STORY The review describes Prince as a “prodigious young casanova of post-disco dance music” who adds funk and punk to his sound. It highlights the “strutting peacock beat” of “Uptown,” his “wickedly seductive falsetto,” and his role as a “poet of sex-beneath-the-stairway.” It notes that some may find tracks like the “plainly incestuous ‘Sister’” too far, but overall calls the record appealing and fluid CONTEXT AND NOTES This early review (released the same day as the negative Tucson Citizen piece) shows the divided critical reaction to Dirty Mind upon release. In more liberal markets like Connecticut, the provocative sexuality was often viewed with fascination rather than outright rejection, helping build Prince’s cult following. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Positive album recommendation / quick pick Era: Early Dirty Mind era (1980) Tone: Enthusiastic, playful, and appreciative of the sensuality Photography: None (text-only column) Visual Motifs: Bold “Quick picks” header with clean newspaper review layout WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Early mainstream appreciation for Prince’s musical innovation and seductive style Acknowledgment of the controversial lyrics while focusing on the groove and energy Snapshot of Dirty Mind’s polarizing yet compelling reception 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.

Head” is one of Prince’s most notorious and controversial singles, released as a 7" only in the Philippines and as a one-sided 12" promo in the USA. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Philippines (US 12" promo only) Released: October 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock A-Side: “Head” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince B-Side: “Uptown” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST Philippines 7" Single (WB-77-255) A. Head – 4:40 B. Uptown – 5:30 US 12" Promo Single (PRO-A-915) One-sided promo A1. Head – 4:40 A2. Sister – 1:33 A3. Partyup – 4:24 CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Disco Top 100: Peak #5 (as album cut / promo with other Dirty Mind tracks) PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, all instruments Production Prince – producer, arranger, composer, performer THE STORY “Head” was released in 1980 as the ninth worldwide single by Prince. Issued commercially only in the Philippines as a 7" single (backed with “Uptown”), it also appeared as a one-sided 12" promo in the US. The track is known for its explicit lyrics about oral sex and seduction, making it one of Prince’s most infamous and controversial songs CONTEXT & NOTES “Head” features a slow, sweaty synth groove and outlines the seduction of a bride-to-be. Along with “Sister”, it is among Prince’s most notorious tracks from the Dirty Mind era. The song received strong club play in the US despite its limited commercial release. The Philippines 7" includes a picture sleeve, while the US promo is one-sided. RELATED MATERIAL Album: Dirty Mind (1980) US Variant: Prince (September - 10 - 1980) Uptown / Crazy You – Single 7" US Previous Single: Prince (April - 11 - 1980) Sexy Dancer / Bambi – Single 7" UK SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • 45cat • Warner Bros. Records • Wikipedia. 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.

“Uptown” was released in Japan in November 1980 as a follow-up single to the US issue, featuring the same track pairing from Prince’s third album Dirty Mind. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Japan Released: November - 1980 Genre: Funk, Rock, New Wave A-Side: “Uptown” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince B-Side: “Crazy You” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Arranged by: Prince TRACK LIST Japan 7" Commercial Single (P-638W) A. Uptown (Edit) – 4:09 B. Crazy You – 2:15 Japan 7" Promo Single (P-638W) White label promo (“非売品 見本盤”) A. Uptown (Edit) – 4:09 B. Crazy You – 2:15 CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot Soul Singles: Peak #5 (US release) US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100: Peak #101 PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, Oberheim OB-X, ARP Omni, clavinet, Polymoog, electric guitars, bass guitar, drums Production Prince – producer, arranger, composer, performer THE STORY “Uptown” was released in Japan in November 1980 with the same A/B-side pairing as the US single. Beginning with a lone drum intro, the track explodes into keyboards on the chorus, with verses driven by prominent funk guitar and a minimalist instrumental breakdown toward the end. CONTEXT & NOTES The song uses the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis as a metaphor for a place free from prejudice and racism. Prince responds to a woman who offensively questions his sexuality, then rails against narrow-minded attitudes. It is one of his earliest tracks to blend social and political commentary. The B-side “Crazy You” is taken from his debut album For You. The track opened the Controversy Tour and later appeared in the 2001 Hit + Run Tour. The Japanese release includes a picture insert with lyrics in English and Japanese. RELATED MATERIAL Album: Dirty Mind (1980) US Variant: Prince (September - 10 - 1980) Uptown / Crazy You – Single 7" US Previous Single: Prince (April - 11 - 1980) Sexy Dancer / Bambi – Single 7" UK SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • 45cat • Warner Bros. Records • Wikipedia. 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.