A rare 25-inch kick-drum head featuring the iconic "Prince" logo hand-painted in bold black cursive script, used by drummer Bobby Z. during Prince’s earliest live performances in 1979–1980. THE STORY This authentic kick-drum head from Prince’s very first touring band is a remarkable piece of early Purple Rain-era history. Measuring 25 inches in diameter, it features the artist’s name painted in large, elegant black cursive lettering positioned just above the microphone port. The head was used by legendary drummer Bobby Z. (Robert Rivkin) and is backed by strong photographic provenance from key 1979–1980 performances. CONTEXT AND NOTES Prince formed his first touring band in the late 1970s, with Bobby Z. on drums. This drum head was used during the band’s earliest major shows, including the December 1, 1979 concert at The Palace in Houston, Texas, and Prince’s national television debut on The Midnight Special in 1980. It comes with a detailed letter of provenance signed by the consignor, who received it directly from a member of Prince’s production staff. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Early Prince touring with first band (Bobby Z. on drums) Era: 1979–1980 Tone: Iconic / Historic A THE ANNOUNCEMENT For sale at auction is an original 25" kick-drum head prominently displaying “Prince” in large black cursive lettering. The head shows authentic concert wear but remains in excellent condition overall. Multiple verified photo and video matches exist documenting its use on stage in 1979–1980. A rare and highly desirable piece of Prince’s early career. RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. All magazine 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. Sold on Jul 21, 2018 for: $9,375.00

The April 28, 1983 cover of Rolling Stone features Prince with Vanity in a striking, intimate portrait under the bold headline “PRINCE’S HOT ROCK”, accompanied by a major interior feature on Prince’s secret life Publication: Rolling Stone Date: April 28, 1983 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Front Cover + Interior Feature THE STORY The cover shows Prince in a purple jacket and ruffled shirt with Vanity in a matching purple studded outfit. Inside, the extensive feature titled “Prince: The secret life of America’s sexiest one-man band” includes iconic photographs by Richard Avedon, exploring Prince’s persona, music, and personal world during the height of his early 1980s breakthrough. CONTEXT AND NOTES 1983 was a pivotal year for Prince as he transitioned from rising star to superstar. This Rolling Stone cover and feature captured him at the peak of his Purple Rain-era mystique, alongside Vanity (of Vanity 6), highlighting his bold fashion, sexuality, and artistic control during a time of massive commercial and creative ascent. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Rolling Stone cover story and photo shoot Era: 1983 (Prince’s early breakthrough / Purple Rain period) Tone: Sensual, mysterious, provocative Photography: Iconic Richard Avedon portraits and studio shots WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Iconic cover portrait of Prince and Vanity in coordinated purple outfits Bold yellow headline “PRINCE’S HOT ROCK” with “Mr. Prince Rogers Nelson and Miss Vanity” caption Large interior headline “Prince” with Avedon photos Additional portraits of Prince in blue military-style jacket and Vanity in black lace and white outfit In-depth text exploring Prince’s life, music, and persona RELATED MATERIAL This 1983 Rolling Stone cover and feature pairs beautifully with other early Prince magazine pieces in the collection. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

A 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.

This Brainerd Daily Dispatch article from July 1997 reports on Prince’s announcement to build a school in his hometown of Minneapolis. Speaking at a New York press conference, the artist outlined his plans to fund the project through his Love 4 One Another charity, linking the initiative to his lifelong commitment to education and community uplift. Publication: Brainerd Daily Dispatch Date: July 23 1997 Country: United State THE STORY The article describes Prince’s intention to establish a school dedicated to providing better educational opportunities for young people in Minneapolis. Reflecting on his own experiences, he stated, “I didn’t learn much in school that I can use now — numbers and that’s it,” and expressed a desire to change how history and culture are taught. The school, still several years from completion, was to be financed by his Love 4 One Another foundation. Prince also discussed his Jam of the Year world tour, which had begun in Detroit and was scheduled to run through 1999, featuring guest appearances by artists such as No Doubt, George Clinton, Lenny Kravitz, Carlos Santana, and Chaka Khan. The article notes that tour dates were intentionally withheld until shortly before performances to discourage ticket scalping. A black‑and‑white photograph accompanies the piece, showing Prince at the press conference wearing dark sunglasses and a necklace, exuding his trademark poise and mystery. CONTEXT AND NOTES By 1997, Prince had redefined his career under the moniker O(+> following his departure from Warner Bros. Records. His philanthropic efforts through the Love 4 One Another foundation reflected his spiritual and social evolution, focusing on empowerment and education. The proposed school symbolised his belief in self‑determination and the transformative power of learning — themes consistent with his artistic philosophy. The Jam of the Year tour marked a return to large‑scale live performances, blending his classic hits with new material from Emancipation, his first major independent release. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Prince announces plans to build a school in Minneapolis Era: 1997 – Emancipation / Jam of the Year Tour PeriodTone: Inspirational, reflective, and socially conscious Photography: Black‑and‑white press photo of Prince in sunglasses at a New York news conference WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Prince’s announcement to build a school funded by his Love 4 One Another charity Details of his Jam of the Year tour and guest performers Commentary on his educational philosophy and personal experiences 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 Minneapolis Star and Tribune feature from July 1984, written by Jon Bream, explores Prince’s early life and musical beginnings in Minneapolis. The article traces his childhood, family influences, and formative experiences that shaped his artistry, offering a rare glimpse into the man behind the music at the height of his Purple Rain fame. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: July 23 1984 Country: United States THE STORY Part of a biographical series titled “Our Royal Rocker,” the article recounts Prince’s upbringing as the son of jazz musicians John and Mattie Nelson. Named after his father’s combo, the Prince Roger Trio, he was immersed in music from an early age — composing his first song at five and mastering piano and guitar before adolescence. His mother recalls his fascination with instruments, saying she often found him “in the music department.” The piece also touches on his family’s separation, his exposure to music and culture, and his early determination to become a star. Photographs accompany the story: one showing Prince at age 20, shortly after releasing his debut album, and another of him as a young basketball player for Bryant Junior High School, kneeling in uniform beside his teammates. The caption notes his brother Duane (No. 21) and teammate Paul Mitchell (No. 12). Jon Bream’s narrative balances admiration with candor, describing both the promise and the challenges of Prince’s youth — from his creative drive to the “sour notes” of family and social struggles that informed his later work. CONTEXT AND NOTES Published during the Purple Rain era, this article situates Prince’s meteoric success within his Minneapolis roots. By 1984, he had become a global phenomenon, yet local coverage like this reminded readers of his humble beginnings and deep connection to the city’s music scene. Jon Bream, a longtime Star Tribune music critic, was among the first journalists to chronicle Prince’s career from its inception, making this feature a valuable historical snapshot. The inclusion of his basketball photo underscores the multidimensional nature of his youth — athletic, artistic, and ambitious — while the reflective tone captures the complexity of his journey from local prodigy to international icon. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Biographical feature on Prince’s early life and musical development Era: 1984 – Purple Rain / Minneapolis Origins Period Tone: Reflective, informative, and personal Photography: Portrait of Prince at 20 in leather jacket; archival photo of Bryant Junior High basketball team WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Headline article detailing Prince’s childhood and musical roots Quotes from his mother Mattie Nelson about his early talent Two photographs: Prince’s youthful portrait and his school basketball team 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 Japanese enhanced CD edition marks the retail release of Prince’s all-instrumental album N.E.W.S., featuring four extended 14-minute tracks representing the cardinal directions. Artist: Prince Label: Victor / NPG Date: July 29, 2003 Catalogue: VICP-62523 Format: Enhanced CD (Digipak) Country: Japan Genre: Jazz / Funk / Instrumental Style: Extended instrumental jams Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Japan Enhanced CD (VICP-62523) North (14:00) East (14:00) West (14:00) South (14:00) PERSONNEL Prince – guitar, Fender Rhodes, digital keyboards & percussion Eric Leeds – tenor & baritone saxophone John Blackwell – drums Renato Neto – piano & synthesizers Rhonda Smith – acoustic & electric bass THE STORY N.E.W.S. is Prince’s 27th studio album and his second successive all-instrumental project. Initially released to NPG Music Club members in June 2003, it received a wider retail release the following month. The album consists of four extended 14-minute tracks, each representing a cardinal direction. It continued Prince’s exploration of jazz and funk territories during this period before he returned to vocal pop/rock with Musicology the following year. CONTEXT & NOTES This Japanese Digipak edition features striking satellite imagery of Earth on the cover and a detailed booklet with liner notes in Japanese. It is an enhanced CD containing additional multimedia content. The packaging includes a unique fold-out design with atmospheric space/earth visuals. RELATED MATERIAL Prince (2003) N.E.W.S. (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.

The debut studio album by The Time, largely written, performed, and produced by Prince (uncredited), marking the first full album project he was involved in outside his own work. Publication / Source: Warner Bros. Records Date: July 29, 1981 (US) Format: Vinyl LP - BSK 3598 THE ALBUM TRACKLIST The Time was the first album by The Time. Recorded at Prince’s Kiowa Trail Home Studio in April 1981 (with one track from earlier sessions). No songwriting credits are given, but Prince is believed to have performed most instruments. Only “After Hi School” was written by Dez Dickerson. Side 1 1. Get It Up (9:05) 2. Girl (5:34) 3. After Hi School (4:20) Side 2 1. Cool (10:06) 2. Oh, Baby (4:57) 3. The Stick (8:23) US VARIANTS 1981 Vinyl Stickered BSK 3598 1981 Vinyl Promotional Gold Stamp BSK 3598 1987 CD - 3598-2 1981 Tape Cassette USA - M5 3598 2021 2LP Reissue Expanded Edition Side 1: Get It Up (9:08) Girl (5:36) After Hi School (4:22) Side 2: Cool (10:06) 2 Oh, Baby (4:59) The Stick (8:22) Side 3: Get It Up (Single Edit) (3:01) Girl (Edit) (3:40) Cool (Part I) (3:12) Side 4: Cool (Part II) (3:06) After Hi School (Single Edit) (2:48) The Stick (Single Edit) (3:06) CONTEXT AND NOTES RELATED MATERIAL Released just weeks after the single “Get It Up”, this self-titled debut album introduced The Time as a key part of Prince’s expanding Minneapolis Sound universe. It reached No. 50 on the Billboard 200 and No. 7 on the Soul Chart, and was certified Gold in the US. For more Prince-related and 1981 releases, check out the tags at the bottom of the page. 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. Tags: The Time, The Time Album, 1981, Warner Bros, Prince, Minneapolis Sound, Get It Up

N.E.W.S. is Prince’s twenty-seventh studio album and his second fully instrumental release in succession. It consists of four 14-minute tracks named after the cardinal directions, forming a continuous jazz-funk exploration. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Catalogue: n/a (club) / 85337 70712-8 (retail) Format: CD (Compass-style folding card case) Country: Worldwide Released: June 30, 2003 (NPG Music Club) / July 29, 2003 (retail) Genre: Jazz, Funk, Instrumental Length: 56:00 CONTEXT & NOTES A bold, improvisational instrumental album recorded in a single day at Paisley Park. Each track represents a direction (North, East, West, South), creating a conceptual “journey” with tight band interplay and extended grooves. THE STORY Following the jazz-leaning Xpectation, N.E.W.S. continued Prince’s instrumental explorations. It was primarily a club-exclusive release with limited retail distribution. The packaging opens like a compass, reflecting the album’s theme. Prince performed at the 2004 Grammys around this period, helping reintroduce him to a wider audience. TRACK LISTING (2003 Original CD) Side / Track North — 14:00 East — 14:00 West — 14:00 South — 14:00 Total Length: 56:00 PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — guitar, Fender Rhodes, digital keyboards, percussion ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS AND BACKGROUND John Blackwell — drums Renato Neto — piano and synthesizers Rhonda Smith — acoustic and electric bass Eric Leeds — tenor and baritone saxophone Production Prince — producer, arranger, mixer, package design Jess Sutcliffe — engineer Joseph Lepinski, Takumi — musical technicians Jeremy Gavin — package design PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Unique folding card case designed to mimic a compass (opens on all four sides) Striking Earth-from-space cover with “n.e.w.s.” title Includes enhanced CD content with the message “He causes 2 become” CHARTS Germany: Top 100 Album-Chart | 11 Aug. 2003 | 93 | 2 weeks The Netherlands: Album Top 100 | 23 Aug. 2003 | 83 | 2 weeks SOURCES Album liner notes, official discography, Discogs, 45cat, Official Charts, Wikipedia, Prince Vault. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference

Prince And The Revolution: Live was the second Prince and the Revolution home video to be released and their first live concert released on home video format. The footage comes from a live broadcast of a Purple Rain Tour concert in Syracuse, on 30 March 1985. It was first released on 2 cassettes under the name of “Double Live” before being re-released as Prince And The Revolution: Live on one cassette and laserdisc. The home video reached the number 1 spot (where it remained for 13 weeks) on the Billboard Top Music Videocassettes chart and number 2 on the Billboard Top Videocassettes Sales. It was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. In 2017, the video was restored and released on a DVD included on Purple Rain Deluxe Expanded Edition. The audio was released digitally as Prince And The Revolution: Live on 15 May 2020. The audio of this release has been remixed from the original 2" master reels and the film has been digitally enhanced onto Blu-ray video for the 2022 re-release of Prince And The Revolution: Live. Several countries around the world, amongst them Germany (on TV program Rockpalast), broadcast the concert live. France TV channel Antenne 2 broadcast the concert a few days later. Track Listing All songs written by Prince, except where indicated. • Let’s Go Crazy — 5:30 • Delirious — 2:46 • 1999 — 4:15 • Little Red Corvette — 5:10 • Take Me with U — 4:15 • Yankee Doodle (Interlude) — 6:10 • Do Me, Baby (includes “Purple House” spoken intro) — 4:40 • Irresistible Bitch — 2:00 • Possessed — 4:24 • How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore? — 5:05 • Let’s Pretend We’re Married — 4:15 • International Lover — 1:00 • God — 8:30 Side two • Computer Blue — 4:30 • Darling Nikki — 4:00 • The Beautiful Ones (includes backwards “The Dance Electric” and wind chime intro) — 7:30 • When Doves Cry — 8:15 • I Would Die 4 U — 3:50 • Baby I’m a Star — 10:00 • Purple Rain — 18:24 Total length: 116:00 COUNTRY VARIANTS • VHS x2 (PAL/SECAM) — Warner Music Video — 041 308 2 — UK/FR — 1985 • VHS (one cassette, NTSC/PAL/SECAM) — Warner Music Video — 3-38102 / CMV 01292 / CMV 1031 — US/CA/UK/AU/FR — 1985 • Laserdisc / Betamax (NTSC) — Warner Music Video — PA-86-163 / SM037-3472 / SM0048-3254 / PILP-2004 — US/CA/JP — 1985 • DVD (restored) — included on Purple Rain Deluxe Expanded Edition — 2017 • Blu-ray (digitally enhanced) — Legacy / NPG — 2022 2020 Digital Audio / 2022 CD Release • Let’s Go Crazy — 5:30 • Delirious — 2:46 • 1999 — 4:15 • Little Red Corvette — 5:10 • Take Me with U — 4:15 • Yankee Doodle (Interlude) — 6:10 • Do Me, Baby — 4:40 • Irresistible Bitch — 2:00 • Possessed — 4:24 • How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore? — 5:05 • Let’s Pretend We’re Married — 4:15 • International Lover — 1:00 • God — 8:30 • Computer Blue — 4:30 • Darling Nikki — 4:00 • The Beautiful Ones — 7:30 • When Doves Cry — 8:15 • I Would Die 4 U — 3:50 • Baby I’m a Star — 10:00 • Purple Rain — 18:24 UK Albums (Official Charts) — 21 UK R&B Albums (Official Charts) — 1 US Billboard 200 — 22 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) — 11 Personnel (Full Track‑Specific Credits) Prince And The Revolution Prince — lead vocals, guitar, tambourine and keyboards Bobby Z. — drums Brown Mark — bass guitar Wendy Melvoin — guitar Lisa Coleman — keyboards Dr. Fink — keyboards Eric Leeds — saxophone Additional Personnel Jerome Benton — dancer Greg Brooks — dancer Wally Safford — dancer Sheila E. — percussion Miko Weaver — guitar Eddie M. — saxophone Juan Escovedo — percussion Susie Davis — tambourine Apollonia Kotero — vocals, dancer and tambourine Susan Moonsie — vocals, dancer and tambourine Brenda Bennett — vocals, dancer and tambourine 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.