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.

Raw footage from a special studio jam session filmed on June 14, 1993 at Paisley Park Studios featuring Prince’s powerful “power trio” lineup, later released as the 40-minute home video The Undertaker with added narrative elements starring Vanessa Marcil. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince Title: The Undertaker Date: Filmed June 14, 1993 (Released March 6, 1995) Label: Warner Music Vision Format / Type: VHS Home Video (PAL) Country: United Kingdom / Europe Catalogue: 7599 38398-3 TRACK LIST VHS (PAL) Introduction (4:40) The Ride (9:38) Poorgoo (4:38) Honky Tonk-Woman (2:46) Bambi (4:05) Zannalee (Prelude) (0:44) The Undertaker (9:44) Dolphin (3:38) THE STORY On June 14, 1993, Prince gathered his “power trio” — himself on vocals and guitar, Michael B. on drums, and Sonny T. on bass — for an intimate studio jam session at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The electrifying performances were captured on video and later shaped into the home video The Undertaker, incorporating a loose narrative storyline with actress Vanessa Marcil exploring the studio. Originally planned as an album project (under the symbol), it was released on VHS in 1995. CONTEXT & NOTES This session captures Prince in a stripped-down, high-energy rock format during a creatively fertile but turbulent period. Tracks like “Poorgoo” and “The Undertaker” later surfaced as audio downloads via the NPG Music Club. Test screenings of an earlier version occurred in October 1993 at the Minneapolis NPG Store. The final 40-minute video was released on the same day as The Sacrifice of Victor and credited to Prince (not the symbol name used at the time). It has never received an official DVD or digital release. PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, guitar Michael B. (Michael Bland) – drums Sonny T. (Sonny Thompson) – bass Vanessa Marcil – starring (narrative segments) Parris Patton – director PRODUCTION Produced by: Prince Directed by: Parris Patton Filmed at: Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN on June 14, 1993 PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS Artistic purple-toned cover imagery Full track listing with durations on back UK 15 certificate rating Warner Music Vision branding RELATED MATERIAL See tags at foot of page. WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover features a striking, sensual image in deep purple tones with bold “PRINCE THE UNDERTAKER” lettering. The back displays the complete track list, stills from the Paisley Park session, production credits, and rating. The spine clearly identifies the title and catalogue number. SOURCES Prince Vault, The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004), Warner Music Vision 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

RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Steeles Label: Elektra Records / Nonesuch Date: June 8, 1993 Catalogue: US: 9 61290-2 / GER: 7559-61290-2 Format: CD Country: United States (primary) THE STORY Heaven Help Us All is the debut studio album by the Minneapolis-based gospel group The Steeles (comprised of siblings Fred, JD, Jearlyn, Jevetta, and Billy Steele). The album blends contemporary gospel with soulful R&B elements and features the Prince-penned track “Well Done,” a powerful, uplifting song credited solely to Prince (though originally co-written with David Z. Rivkin and Levi Seacer, Jr.). Prince also contributed uncredited instrumentation across the project, adding his signature touch to the group’s rich vocal harmonies. CONTEXT & NOTES Recorded primarily at Paisley Park Studios and Metro Studios in Minnesota, the album was produced by Ricky Peterson with Prince serving as arranger on select tracks. “Well Done” was submitted in a re-recorded version by Prince, but the group ultimately used their preferred original take while retaining the sole Prince credit. The project reflects Prince’s continued support for local gospel talent during a highly creative period. Despite critical interest, the album did not chart and produced no singles. TRACK LIST Disc 1 Heart In My Hand Tide Keeps Lifting Me Never Get Over You Well Done (3:36) I Don’t Wanna Be Without U Heaven Help Us All It’ll Be Alright Oh What A Gift Those Were The Days Big God SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs 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.

Pop/R&B star Prince opens his new South Beach club Glam Slam and celebrates his “first” birthday on Tuesday, June 7, with celebrity guests expected; doors open at 10 p.m. at 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets are $20 in advance Publication: The Miami Herald Date: Monday, June 6, 1994 Country: United States Location: Miami, Florida Section: Calendar / Nightlife Events (Tuesday listings) THE STORY A concise event listing announcing that Pop/R&B star Prince is opening his new South Beach club, Glam Slam, while celebrating his “first” birthday (a playful reference to his name change to the Love Symbol). Celebrity guests were expected. Key Details: Date: Tuesday, June 7, 1994 Doors open: 10 p.m. Address: 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door Phone: 672-4858 CONTEXT This is the final pre-event reminder published the day before the big opening. It ran exactly one day after the more detailed promotional piece from June 3. The actual opening night the following evening became legendary for its overcrowding and chaos. 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.

A Japanese-only single featuring the exclusive long version of Prince’s “Super Hero”. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Earth, Wind & Fire Label: Sony Records Date: February 25, 1994 Catalogue: SRCS 7335 (or equivalent Japanese catalogue) Format: CD Single Country: Japan THE STORY Blood Brothers is a Japan-only promotional/commercial single released by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1994. It is notable for containing the exclusive “Long Version” of “Super Hero,” a track written by Prince (credited as Paisley Park) and originally recorded by the group for the Super Hero soundtrack and their 1993 album Millennium. CONTEXT & NOTES This release highlights Japan’s common practice in the 1990s of issuing exclusive mixes and extended versions not available elsewhere. The long version of “Super Hero” remains unique to this Japanese CD single and has never been reissued on any other format or compilation. TRACK LIST CD Single Blood Brothers (Edit) Love Is The Greatest Story (Album Version) Frontline Of Seduction (Non-LP Track) Super Hero (Long Version) (Prince-written exclusive extended mix) All Variants Japan CD Single (1994) – Only known commercial release containing the exclusive long version of “Super Hero” CHART PERFORMANCE No major chart entries (Japan-only release) PERSONNEL Earth, Wind & Fire – performance Prince (Paisley Park) – writer of “Super Hero” PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard Japanese CD single jewel case Group photo artwork with red banner title WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover features the classic Earth, Wind & Fire group portrait with the red “Blood Brothers” banner and title text. RELATED MATERIAL Earth, Wind & Fire – Millennium (1993) Earth, Wind & Fire – Super Hero Soundtrack (1993) Prince – Various productions for other artists (mid-1990s) SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Graphix Zone Inc. / Warner Bros. Records Date: June 7, 1994 Catalogue: 1-880528-19-3 (USA) Format: CD-ROM (Interactive Multimedia) Country: United States THE STORY Interactive is a groundbreaking CD-ROM experience released by Prince in 1994. It features an immersive virtual environment shaped like Prince’s Love Symbol, where users navigate through different rooms (Foyer, Library, Dance Club, Boudoir, etc.) to solve puzzles and collect pieces of the symbol. The disc includes exclusive music clips, videos, animations, and interactive elements. CONTEXT & NOTES Released just before The Gold Experience, Interactive was one of the earliest major artist-driven multimedia CD-ROMs. It contains unique versions and clips of songs that later appeared on The Beautiful Experience, The Gold Experience, and Crystal Ball. The project was developed by Graphix Zone and showcases Prince’s vision for merging music, video, and technology during the early multimedia era. TRACK LIST Disc (CD-ROM Content) Interactive (video) Kiss (instrumental) Race (drums) Race (vocals) Race (samples) Loose! (instrumental) Endorphinmachine (video) Plus 52 song clips, 31 video clips, 9 morphs, and 76 animations PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Jewel case with full-color illustrated insert Holographic / glitter Love Symbol design on the cover Highly artistic and thematic packaging consistent with Prince’s mid-90s aesthetic WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover: Large, colorful Love Symbol with a glitter gradient (purple to red to green) and a stylized image of Prince’s face in the center CD: Rainbow gradient (pink to yellow) with “INTERACTIVE” and the Love Symbol Back and insert feature descriptive text about the immersive experience RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, Graphix Zone. 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 Presents: The Sacrifice of Victor is the inaugural official book release by Prince, published under Paisley Park Enterprises. The volume contains 52 black‑and‑white photographs documenting Prince’s life on the road during the Act I Tour of 1993, forming a candid visual diary of rehearsals, travel, backstage moments, aftershows, and performance. The photography is by Terry Gydesen, known for her work documenting Jesse Jackson’s 1988 Presidential Campaign. She was hired as the staff photographer for the Act I Tour, tasked with capturing Prince’s world over a month‑long assignment. Having sent Prince a monochrome portfolio, she packed only black‑and‑white film — a choice that shaped the entire aesthetic of the book. Each image includes a caption written by Prince. The book opens with the lyrics to “The Sacrifice of Victor”, framing the collection as a reflection on identity, struggle, and transformation. Though often described as a coffee‑table book, its tone is intimate and observational, offering a rare look at Prince’s day‑to‑day creative life. Published during the Come era, the book’s stark monochrome style directly influenced the album’s artwork — one of Gydesen’s photos was chosen for the cover. The visual language aligns with Prince’s symbolic “death” of the name Prince, documenting what he referred to as his “last tour” under that name. The book notes that upon completing the Act I Tour, he changed his name to O(+> This period coincided with Prince’s contractual dispute with Warner Bros., prompting him to explore alternative creative avenues and new forms of expression beyond traditional album cycles. BOOK DATA Title: Prince Presents: The Sacrifice of Victor Photography: Terry Gydesen Authors: Terry Gydesen & Prince Publisher: Paisley Park Enterprises Released: June 1, 1994 Format: Paperback ISBN: 978‑0967850115

Prince officially opened his new South Beach nightclub Glam Slam on his 36th birthday with a live performance, drawing large crowds and significant media attention. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: Tuesday, June 7, 1994 Country: United States Location: Miami, Florida Section: Party Planner / Nightlife THE STORY The ad announces the grand opening of Glam Slam at 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Prince is scheduled to perform on opening night. CONTEXT AND NOTES This was the official launch date of Prince’s Glam Slam nightclub in South Beach. The opening night became chaotic, with massive crowds, traffic issues, and police involvement, as covered in follow-up articles. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Grand Opening of Glam Slam Era: 1994 (Glam Slam era) Tone: Promotional announcement Photography: None in the provided clipping WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Official ticket and door information for the June 7, 1994 opening Prince headlining his own club on his birthday Early hype for the new South Beach venue RELATED MATERIAL This is the official opening announcement. Follow-up coverage appeared on June 12 detailing the chaotic night. 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 (known as Symbol at the time) invites the public to his “first” birthday celebration and the grand opening of his new South Beach nightclub, Glam Slam. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: Friday, June 3, 1994 Country: United States Location: Miami, Florida Section: Party Planner / Nightlife THE STORY The announcement promotes the opening of Glam Slam at 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, on Tuesday, June 7. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call 672-4858 for information. CONTEXT AND NOTES This pre-opening hype piece ran four days before the official launch on Prince’s 36th birthday. The actual opening night became notoriously chaotic with massive crowds and crowd control issues. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Glam Slam Grand Opening Announcement Era: 1994 (Glam Slam era) Tone: Excited promotional notice WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Official details for the June 7, 1994 opening night Prince tying his birthday celebration to the club launch Ticket prices and contact information for the new venue RELATED MATERIAL This is the main pre-opening announcement. Follow-up coverage on June 12 described the chaotic opening night. 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 celebrated his 36th birthday with the grand opening of his new South Beach nightclub Glam Slam, drawing nearly 3,000 fans and causing major crowd control and traffic issues. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: Sunday, June 12, 1994 Country: United States Location: Miami, Florida Section: Local News THE STORY Almost 3,000 people crowded inside and outside Glam Slam (1233 Washington Ave., former Paragon nightclub) for the opening night. Prince performed live. Miami Beach police deployed extra officers, closed a lane of Washington Avenue, and made three arrests. Neighbors complained about noise, traffic, and vibration from the bass. CONTEXT AND NOTES This marked the official launch of Prince’s own nightclub venture in South Beach. The chaotic opening night highlighted both the massive public interest in Prince and the logistical challenges of operating a high-profile club in a residential/commercial area. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Grand Opening of Glam Slam nightclub Era: 1994 (Glam Slam era) Tone: Mixed — excitement mixed with neighborhood complaints WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Prince’s high-profile entry into the Miami club scene with a star-studded opening performance Immediate issues with overcrowding, traffic disruption, and noise complaints Local media coverage balancing the glamour with practical problems RELATED MATERIAL This covers the actual opening night of Glam Slam. 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.

Preview article announcing the official grand opening of Prince’s new South Beach nightclub Glam Slam on Tuesday, June 7, 1994, with a birthday performance by Prince. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: Friday, June 3, 1994 Country: United States Location: Miami, Florida Section: Party Planner / Nightlife THE STORY The column highlights the upcoming launch of Glam Slam at 1235 Washington Ave. (former Paragon site). Prince will perform on opening night to celebrate his 36th birthday. Tickets are $120 in advance and available at the Glam Slam box office. CONTEXT AND NOTES This pre-opening buzz piece appeared four days before the chaotic grand opening on June 7, 1994. It helped generate excitement for Prince’s first major nightclub venture in Miami. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Glam Slam Grand Opening Announcement Era: 1994 (Glam Slam era) Tone: Excited nightlife preview Photography: None in the provided clipping WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Official announcement and ticket information for the June 7 opening Prince performing on his birthday to launch the club Early hype surrounding the new South Beach venue RELATED MATERIAL This precedes the chaotic opening night coverage from June 12, 1994. 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.

The second single from The New Power Generation’s album Exodus (the first single in the USA, where the album was ultimately not released). Released in the United States on June 13 1995 on NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The NPG (The New Power Generation) Label: NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records Release Date: June 13 1995 Country: United States Format: CD Maxi-Single, 12" Single, Cassette, Promo Releases TRACK LISTINGS CD Single (9 17859-2) The Good Life (5:48) Get Wild (Money Maker Remix) (6:01) CD Maxi-Single (9 43537-2) The Good Life (Album Version) (5:48) The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) Free The Music (1:47) Get Wild (In The House Remix) (6:14) Get Wild (Club Mix) (5:41 CD Promo (PRO-CD-7582-R) The Good Life (Big City Radio Edit) (4:14) The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) The Good Life (Edit) (4:01) The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) The Good Life (Album Version) (5:48) CD Promo (PRO-CD-7595-R) The Good Life (Radio Edit) (4:02) The Good Life (Album Version) (5:41) Get Wild (Album Version) (4:33) Get Wild (Money Maker Radio Edit) (4:13) Get Wild (Funky Jazz Radio Edit) (4:15) 12" Single (9 43537-0) A Side: The Good Life (Album Version) (5:48) The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) B Side: Free The Music (1:47) Get Wild (In The House Remix) (6:14) Get Wild (Club Mix) (5:41) 12" Promo (PRO-A-7582) A Side: The Good Life (Album Version) (5:48) The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) B Side: Free The Music (1:47) Get Wild (In The House Remix) (6:14) Get Wild (Club Mix) (5:41) Cassette Single (9 17859-4) A1. The Good Life (5:48) A2. Get Wild (Money Maker Remix) (6:01) The Good Life - Exodus Sampler Experience A1. The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) A2. The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) A3. Free The Music (3:24) CHART PERFORMANCE (US) Did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 or major US charts. CHART PERFORMANCE (UK) Initial release: Peak No. 29 1997 re-release: Peak No. 15 PERSONNEL Composed, arranged, performed and produced by The New Power Generation. Co-production, remixes and additional instruments by Kirk Johnson. See back cover credits for full engineering and additional musician details. THE STORY “The Good Life” was released while The New Power Generation promoted the Exodus album. The US edition included several Get Wild remixes previously unavailable in America. The track was later re-released in the UK in 1997 after the Platinum People Mix gained significant airplay on Rock FM 97.4. CONTEXT & NOTES This maxi-single is notable for its extensive remixes and inclusion of the non-album track “Free The Music”. The vibrant artwork reflects the creative energy of The NPG during the mid-1990s. RELATED MATERIAL The NPG – Exodus (1995 Album) The NPG – “Get Wild” (Single) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Wikipedia, sleevographia2, Discogs and 45cat. 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