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A opinion column in the St. Cloud Times reacting to Prince’s recent name change to the Love Symbol, questioning the practicality of such unconventional names while acknowledging the broader cultural discussion around identity. Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: June 10, 1993 Country: United States Section / Pages: Opinion / Editorial Title: Names should be functional THE STORY The column discusses Prince’s decision to adopt the unpronounceable symbol as his name, using it as a starting point to explore the idea that names should be practical and functional. The writer references Shakespeare’s “What’s in a name?” and extends the conversation to modern naming trends, marriage name changes, and potential complications for future generations. CONTEXT AND NOTES Published the day after several other Minnesota papers covered Prince’s name change, this opinion piece reflects the mix of fascination, amusement, and mild criticism that surrounded Prince’s bold identity shift in 1993. It shows how the story quickly became a talking point beyond just music news. RELATED MATERIAL See tags at foot of 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.

Tara Solomon’s “Queen of the Night” party column recaps the star-studded and chaotic grand opening of Prince’s new South Beach nightclub Glam Slam on Tuesday, June 7, including his birthday performance and celebrity guest sightings. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: Friday, June 10, 1994 Country: United States Location: Miami, Florida Section: Weekend / Party Planner (17G / 19G) THE STORY Tara Solomon’s “Queen of the Night” column recaps the star-studded grand opening of Prince’s new South Beach nightclub Glam Slam on Tuesday, June 7. Prince performed in celebration of his 36th birthday / “first” birthday as the Symbol. The event drew massive crowds, paparazzi, and celebrities including Ingrid Casares, Christopher Ciccone (sans Madonna), Kelly Klein, Jennifer Holiday, Chayanne, and others. The piece includes fun anecdotes, a minor VIP scuffle, and observations about the lively, chaotic night. CONTEXT AND NOTES This is the main gossip/party column coverage published three days after the Glam Slam opening. It reflects the high-society buzz surrounding Prince’s entry into the Miami Beach club scene during his Symbol era, blending glamour with light scandal and local color. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Glam Slam Grand Opening & Prince Birthday Performance Era: 1994 (Glam Slam era) Tone: Lively, gossipy, and celebratory WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Detailed post-opening recap with celebrity sightings and stories Prince performing at his own club The mix of excitement, minor incidents, and South Beach nightlife energy Tara Solomon’s signature party reporting style RELATED MATERIAL This follows the pre-opening announcements (June 3 & 6) and complements the June 12 local news coverage of crowd control issues. 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.

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.

This French promotional CD single was issued to support Prince’s 2001 album The Rainbow Children, featuring the lead track in its original album version. Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / Redline Entertainment / Wagram Music Date: March 31, 2001 Catalogue: 308 14 85 Format: Promo CD Single (Cardboard Slip Sleeve) Country: France A-Side: “She Loves Me 4 Me” (Album Version) (2:49) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST She Loves Me 4 Me (Album Version) (2:49) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version – The Rainbow Children (2001) Jazz Sampler CD (USA) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production THE STORY “She Loves Me 4 Me” was the first promotional single released from Prince’s 24th studio album The Rainbow Children (2001). It followed the album’s only commercial single, “The Work, Part 1.” The track was recorded and mixed at Paisley Park Studios in 2001 by Prince and Femi Jiya. This French promo was distributed to radio and media to help promote the album in Europe. CONTEXT & NOTES Housed in a cardboard slip-in sleeve with striking cover artwork from the Rainbow Children era (Prince in purple with tall hairstyle). Marked “For Promotional Use Only / Not For Resale.” Manufactured in France for Wagram Music. CHART PERFORMANCE None (promotional release only) RELATED MATERIAL Prince (2001) The Rainbow Children (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 double 12" single was the lead (and only) commercial release from Prince O(+>’s 1999 album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, featuring multiple high-profile remixes and guest appearances. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: Arista / NPG Records Date: November 15, 1999 Catalogue: 74321 72704 1 Format: Double 12" Single (Cardboard Slip-In Sleeve) Country: European Union / UK Genre: R&B / Hip-Hop / Funk Style: Dance / Remix Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST EU/UK Vinyl One – Side A The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Radio Edit Featuring Eve) (4:32) The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevins Romance Beats) (6:03) Vinyl One – Side B The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Neptunes Extended Remix Featuring Q-Tip) (5:08) The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevins Remix Edit) (3:36) Vinyl Two – Side C The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Adam & Eve Remix Featuring Eve) (4:30) The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Album Version) (5:29) Vinyl Two – Side D The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevins Extended Remix) (6:41) The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Neptunes Remix Edit Featuring Q-Tip) (3:42) PERSONNEL Prince O(+> – vocals, production Eve – vocals (on select remixes) Q-Tip – vocals (on Neptunes remixes) Various remixers: Jason Nevins, The Neptunes THE STORY “The Greatest Romance Ever Sold” was the first and only commercially available single from Prince O(+>’s 1999 album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. Released five weeks before the album, it featured an array of club-friendly remixes by Jason Nevins and The Neptunes, plus guest appearances from Eve and Q-Tip. CONTEXT & NOTES Housed in a cardboard slip-in sleeve with striking golden artwork from the Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic era. This double vinyl set was aimed primarily at club and radio play. CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100 – #63 US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – #23 UK Singles Chart – #65 RELATED MATERIAL Prince O(+> (1999) Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic (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 NPG Music Club exclusive promo CD single was the first commercial release from Prince’s 2001 album The Rainbow Children, featuring the lead track alongside the duet “U Make My Sun Shine” with Angie Stone. Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Date: Spring 2001 Catalogue: 27Y61 7135 THEWORK Format: Promo CD Single (Cardboard Slip Sleeve) Country: USA A-Side: “The Work Part 1” (3:39) B-Side: “U Make My Sun Shine” (with Angie Stone) (5:52) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST The Work Part 1 (3:39) U Make My Sun Shine (with Angie Stone) (5:52) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, guitar, Fender Rhodes piano, production John Blackwell – drums Larry Graham – bass Kip Blackshire & Milenia – backing vocals The Hornheadz – horns THE STORY “The Work Part 1” was the first single released from Prince’s critically acclaimed album The Rainbow Children. It was made available exclusively through the NPG Music Club as a limited CD single in spring 2001. The B-side, the soulful duet “U Make My Sun Shine” with Angie Stone, had previously been released as a standalone single. Due to its exclusive NPG Music Club distribution, the single was not eligible for Billboard charts. CONTEXT & NOTES Housed in a cardboard slip-in sleeve with striking Rainbow Children era artwork of Prince. This was Prince’s primary method of releasing music directly to fans during this independent period. The disc is a vibrant pink/magenta color with white text. CHART PERFORMANCE None (limited NPG Music Club release) RELATED MATERIAL Prince (2001) The Rainbow Children (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.

A album review in The Minneapolis Star of Prince’s self-titled second album, praising his rapid musical growth while noting areas for further development. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: November 20, 1979 Country: United States Section / Pages: Music Reviews Title: (Prince album review) THE STORY The review discusses Prince’s second album, highlighting the success of the single “I Wanna Be Your Lover” (which reached No. 3 on the soul charts) and praising tracks like “Still Waiting” and “It’s Gonna Be Lonely.” The writer acknowledges Prince’s maturing pop-soul vision and adventurous musicianship, though noting his lyrics still lack depth. The review ends on an optimistic note about Prince’s wealth of talent. CONTEXT AND NOTES This local review came just weeks after the release of Prince’s self-titled second album. It reflects growing hometown pride and recognition of Prince as a major rising talent in the late 1970s, just before he achieved breakthrough success with Dirty Mind in 1980. Prince’s self-titled second studio album, released in October19 1979, marked his commercial breakthrough and introduced the world to a more confident, funky, and sexually charged Prince RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 19, 1979 Catalogue: BSK 3366 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Prince’s self-titled album is a major step forward from his debut, showcasing a more assured artist with stronger funk, pop, and R&B grooves. Once again, Prince played nearly all instruments himself and handled production, though he began incorporating a few collaborators. The album features some of his earliest signature songs, including the breakthrough hit “I Wanna Be Your Lover.” CONTEXT & NOTES Coming just 18 months after For You, this album established Prince as a major new force in Black music. It was his first album to crack the Top 40 on the pop charts and reached the Top 5 on the Soul charts. The success of “I Wanna Be Your Lover” helped launch his first major U.S. tour. TRACK LIST Side One I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:47) Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49) Sexy Dancer (4:18) When We’re Dancing Close and Slow (5:18) Side Two With You (3:59) Bambi (4:22) Still Waiting (4:14) I Feel For You (3:24) It’s Gonna Be Lonely (5:26) PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals and instruments (except where noted) André Cymone — vocal harmony on “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” (uncredited) Production Prince — producer, arranger, remixer, album cover concept Gary Brandt — engineer Mark Ettel — assistant engineer Bob Mockler — remixer Bernie Grundman — mastering (A&M) Lynn Barron & George Chacon — album design (RIA Images) Jurgen Reisch — photography (front cover and inner sleeve) Chris Callis — photography (back cover) Terry Taylor — calligraphy Special Thanks "Very special thanks to: God, Perry Jones, Tony Winfrey, André Cymone, Bobby Z., Dez Dickerson, Gayle Chapman, Matt Fink, Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, Alvin Winfrey, Chris Brice, Jim Brooks, Thurman Brooms, Chris Brotman, Warner Bros., Pepé Willie, Eric Eisner, Charleville Music, Bambi, Brighton Artists, Cynthia Horner, Ted Astin, Kim, Barry Gross, Murray Nagel, Knut Koupee, Lee Phillips, and all the beautiful people who got into my first album. I love you all." CHARTS America Country: Chart | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks in Chart USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes | 17 Nov. 1979 | 22 | 28 USA: Billboard Soul LPs | 17 Nov. 1979 | 3 | 31 USA: The Billboard 200 | 7 May 2016 | 52 (R) | 5 SINGLES RELEASED “I Wanna Be Your Lover” (b/w “My Love Is Forever”) “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” (b/w “Baby”) “Still Waiting” (b/w “Bambi”) “Sexy Dancer” (UK & Japan only) “Bambi” (Belgium & Netherlands only) Overall, the album was much more diverse and well-received than For You, critically and commercially, selling three million copies. It is notable for containing standard R&B ballads performed by Prince, before he would go on to establish himself with sexual romps on later albums. The album was certified platinum and contained three R&B/dance hits: "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?", "Sexy Dancer" and "I Wanna Be Your Lover." "I Wanna Be Your Lover" sold over one million copies and received a gold disc, rushing to No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 (becoming Prince's first hit single) and topped the R&B charts. In addition, it peaked at No. 41 in the United Kingdom (his first entry in the country) and reached number 2 on the Billboard Dance/Disco Singles chart. Prince performed both "I Wanna Be Your Lover" and "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" on American Bandstand on 26 January 1980. Overall, the success of this album geared Prince towards his next album, Dirty Mind, which would be called a complete departure from his earlier sound. SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, The Warner Bros. archives, Wikiepida. 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 (November 20, 1979) Prince Album Review – The Minneapolis Star USA

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 UK promotional CDr is a 4-track radio edit-focused version of the lead single from Prince O(+>’s 1999 album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: Arista / NPG Records Date: February 14, 2000 Catalogue: none Format: CDr Promo (Slimline Jewel Case) Country: UK Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Radio Edit w/Eve Rap) (4:36) The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevins Remix Edit) (3:52) The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Neptunes Remix Edit Featuring Q-Tip) (3:44) The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Original Radio Edit) (4:30) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS EU Remix CD Single (74321 72704 2) Double 12" Single (74321 72704 1) Album version – Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic (1999) PERSONNEL Prince O(+> – vocals, production Eve – rap (on select versions) Q-Tip – vocals (on Neptunes remix) Remixers: Jason Nevins, The Neptunes THE STORY “The Greatest Romance Ever Sold” was the lead single from Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. This UK CDr promo, released in February 2000, was sent to radio stations and featured the most radio-friendly versions, including the popular Eve rap edit and key remixes. CONTEXT & NOTES Housed in a slimline jewel case. This promo was part of the continued push for the single in early 2000, following the initial November 1999 release. CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100 – #63 US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – #23 UK Singles Chart – #65 RELATED MATERIAL Prince O(+> (1999) Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic (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 advance promotional cassette was issued in 1997 to promote Prince O(+>’s acoustic album The Truth, originally intended as a standalone release before being included in the Crystal Ball box set. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: NPG Records Date: January 29, 1998 Catalogue: none Format: Promo Cassette Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST US Promo Cassette Side A / Side B (Program repeats) The Truth (3:34) Don’t Play Me (2:48) Circle Of Amour (4:44) 3rd Eye (4:54) Dionne (3:14) Man In A Uniform (3:08) Animal Kingdom (4:01) The Other Side Of The Pillow (3:22) Fascination (4:55) One Of Your Tears (3:27) Comeback (2:00) Welcome 2 The Dawn (Acoustic Version) (3:18) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS 2021 Record Store Day LP 2023 Retail LP Original 1998 release (as part of Crystal Ball box set) PERSONNEL Prince O(+> – vocals, acoustic guitar, all instruments, production Rhonda Smith – bass (on select tracks) Various additional musicians THE STORY The Truth... is Prince O(+>’s raw, predominantly acoustic album recorded in late 1996 and early 1997. This promo cassette was distributed in advance of the planned standalone release (which was later canceled in favor of inclusion in the Crystal Ball box set). CONTEXT & NOTES Housed in a standard Maxell cassette shell with a custom J-card labeled “4 PROMOTION ONLY / DO NOT DUPLICATE.” This is a rare early promotional item from the Symbol era, featuring the full album program on both sides. CHART PERFORMANCE None (promotional release only) RELATED MATERIAL Prince O(+> (1998) Crystal Ball (Box Set) 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