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Prince’s legendary “lost” funk record — pressed, recalled, destroyed, and mythologized. ✦ — SUMMARY Scheduled for release in Europe on December 7, 1987 by Warner Bros. Records (catalogue 925 677‑1 / WX 147), The Black Album was withdrawn at the last moment when Prince abruptly cancelled the release, citing a spiritual crisis. The album — issued in an unmarked black sleeve with no artist name — was fully pressed and ready to ship before Prince ordered all copies destroyed. Recorded 1986–1987, the album’s raw, dark, and aggressive funk stood in stark contrast to the spiritual tone of Lovesexy, which replaced it in 1988. Surviving European copies with barcode/legal sticker and embossed Warner “W” are among the rarest and most valuable vinyl records in existence. The album circulated heavily as a bootleg for years until its first official release in 1994. ✦ — HIGHLIGHTS • Scheduled for release December 7, 1987 — cancelled days before shipping • Withdrawn European LP pressings are the rarest originals • Anonymous black sleeve with no credits • Recorded 1986–1987 during Prince’s darkest, funkiest period • “When 2 R In Love” later reused on Lovesexy • Official release delayed until 1994 • One of the most famous “lost albums” in music history ✦ — TRACK DETAILS LP – Warner Bros. Records – Withdrawn Pressing – Europe – 1987 Catalogue: 925 677‑1 / WX 147 Side A Le Grind — 6:42 Cindy C. — 6:14 Dead On It — 4:35 When 2 R In Love — 4:12 Side B Bob George — 5:36 Superfunkycalifragisexy — 5:55 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton — 7:00 Rockhard In A Funky Place — 4:30 Total length: ~45 minutes ✦ — REISSUES & GLOBAL VARIANTS (Verified via Prince Vault, Discogs, Warner Records) 1987 Withdrawn Release • LP — Warner Bros. 925 677‑1 / WX 147 — Europe • Black sleeve, no text • Barcode/legal sticker on shrink • Embossed Warner “W” on back • Nearly all copies destroyed 1994 Official Release • CD — Warner Bros. — Worldwide • Cassette — Select markets • Digital — Later added to streaming platforms Bootlegs (1987–1993) • Numerous unofficial vinyl and CD editions circulated globally ✦ — PRODUCTION AND CONTEXT • Written, produced, arranged, and performed by Prince • Recorded 1986–1987 at Paisley Park and Sunset Sound • Cancelled December 1, 1987 after a sudden spiritual awakening • Prince deemed the album “evil” and replaced it with Lovesexy • “When 2 R In Love” was the only track salvaged • Original withdrawn LP is considered the “holy grail” of Prince collecting ✦ — SINGLES RELEASED • None — album cancelled before release ✦ — CHART PERFORMANCE • No chart entries — withdrawn before distribution ✦ — DISCOGRAPHY SIDEBAR Sign “O” The Times — 1987 The Black Album — 1987 (withdrawn) Lovesexy — 1988 ✦ — PRINCE ERA MINI‑TIMELINE 1987 — The Black Album pressed, then cancelled 1988 — Lovesexy released 1994 — The Black Album officially issued ✦ — GLAM FLASHBACK The Black Album is Prince at his most unfiltered — a gritty, sinister, Minneapolis‑funk detour that he tried to erase from history. Its withdrawal only amplified its legend, turning the surviving LPs into the crown jewels of Prince collecting. ✦ — COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, artwork, logos, and related materials referenced or displayed in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. They are included strictly for historical, educational, and archival purposes under fair‑use principles. ✦ — SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs Warner Bros. Records catalogue data Collector documentation and auction records

Prince’s 1999 vault collection returns on 180g vinyl — a soulful, intimate window into his 1990s studio archives ✦ SUMMARY Released on 23 February 2024 in the US and Europe by NPG Records / Legacy (catalogue: 19439935971 / R1 726005), this remastered 180g vinyl edition of The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale brings Prince’s 1999 archival album back into circulation. Compiled from 1990s vault recordings, the album blends funk, soul, R&B and experimental textures, offering a rare look at Prince’s creative world during his most independent and prolific decade. Featuring standout tracks such as The Rest of My Life, She Spoke 2 Me, 5 Women and the emotional title track Old Friends 4 Sale, the album showcases Prince’s storytelling, musicianship and stylistic range. The 2024 reissue restores the album with improved clarity and premium packaging. --- ✦ HIGHLIGHTS • Released 23 February 2024 (US & Europe) • 180g vinyl reissue • Remastered from the original 1990s vault recordings • Catalogue numbers: 19439935971 / R1 726005 • Features contributions from Levi Seacer Jr., Michael B., Mr. Hayes, Sheila E., Sonny T., Tommy Barbarella and more • Art direction and collage by Parke; photography by Claude Gassian • Originally released in 1999 --- ✦ TRACKLISTING Side A The Rest of My Life It’s About That Walk She Spoke 2 Me 5 Women Side B When the Lights Go Down My Little Pill There Is Lonely Old Friends 4 Sale Sarah Extraordinary --- ✦ PRODUCTION & CONTEXT Recorded at Paisley Park Studios, Sunset Sound, Studio Davout and Warner‑Pioneer Studio. Remastered for the 2024 vinyl edition. Features a wide range of collaborators from Prince’s 1990s musical circle. The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale was originally released in 1999 as part of Prince’s final contractual obligations to Warner Bros. The material, however, spans years of vault activity — intimate ballads, jazz‑inflected grooves, stripped‑back R&B and deeply personal songwriting. The 2024 reissue brings renewed attention to this overlooked gem. --- ✦ VARIANTS LP — 180g Reissue NPG Records R1 726005 / Warner Records 603497828432 — Europe — 2024 LP — Standard Reissue NPG Records 19439935971 / Legacy 19439935971 — US — 2024 --- ✦ LEGACY The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale is one of Prince’s most emotionally resonant archival releases — a collection of songs that reveal vulnerability, humour, heartbreak and musical sophistication. The 2024 vinyl reissue gives these tracks the analog warmth they deserve, reaffirming the album’s place as a key document of Prince’s 1990s artistry. --- ✦ PRINCE 1999 MINI‑TIMELINE — THE VAULT ERA ✦ Early 1990s Prince records extensively at Paisley Park, generating hundreds of unreleased tracks across genres. ✦ 1994–1996 Prince battles with Warner Bros., leading to a surge of independent releases and vault activity. ✦ 1999 The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale is released, compiling previously unreleased material from the decade. ✦ 2000s Prince continues to revisit and refine vault recordings for future projects. ✦ 2024 The album receives a remastered 180g vinyl reissue, bringing renewed attention to its emotional depth and musical range. This era captures Prince at his most prolific — fiercely independent, endlessly creative and unafraid to experiment. --- ✦ GLAM FLASHBACK — THE VAULT (1999 ORIGINAL) VS. THE VAULT (2024 VINYL REISSUE) ✦ 1999 Original Release • Mixed reception due to contractual context • Emotional, introspective songwriting • Tracks spanning years of vault sessions • CD‑era mastering with late‑’90s compression ✦ 2024 Vinyl Reissue • Warmer, more dynamic remaster • Premium 180g pressing • Renewed appreciation for the album’s depth • Highlights the sophistication of Prince’s 1990s work Together, they reveal how time has reshaped the album’s reputation — from a contractual curiosity to a cherished vault treasure. --- ✦ SOURCES Personal archive knowledge Prince Vault Discogs 45cat AllMusic Rate Your Music Wikipedia BBC Official Charts Company ---

A deluxe double‑LP celebration of Prince’s earliest studio work — restored, expanded and pressed on purple and blue vinyl for Record Store Day 2024 ✦ SUMMARY Released on 20 April 2024 as a Record Store Day exclusive by L.M.L.R. (Culture Factory), Minneapolis Genius by 94 East Featuring Prince compiles rare 1975–1979 recordings from Prince’s formative Minneapolis years. Before his solo debut, Prince contributed guitar, bass, drums and vocals to sessions led by Pepé Willie — his first mentor and the architect of the early Minneapolis sound. This deluxe 2LP edition expands the original 1985 release with additional vault tracks, instrumentals and practice sessions. Pressed on striking purple and blue vinyl, the set is limited, collectible and historically significant — a vivid snapshot of Prince’s pre‑fame brilliance. ✦ HIGHLIGHTS • Released 20 April 2024 (Record Store Day) • Deluxe double‑LP on purple and blue vinyl • Rare 1975–1979 recordings featuring Prince • Expanded from the original 1985 release • Includes instrumentals, alternate versions and practice sessions • Produced by Pepé Willie and Tony Silvester • Recorded at Moon Sound Studios, Minneapolis ✦ TRACKLISTING Side A 1. If You Feel Like Dancin’ 2. Lovin’ Cup 3. Games Side B 1. Just Another Sucker 2. Dance to the Music of the World 3. One Man Jam Side C 1. If You See Me 2. Games (Original Version) 3. I’ll Always Love You 4. Better Than You Think 5. If We Don’t Side D 1. You Can Be My Teacher 2. Love, Love, Love 3. Dance to the Music of the World (Practice Session) 4. If You See Me (Instrumental Version) 5. Games (Instrumental Version) 6. Better Than You Think (Instrumental Version) ✦ PRODUCTION & CONTEXT Featuring Prince on guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Produced by Pepé Willie and Tony Silvester. Recorded 1975–1979 at Moon Sound Studios, Minneapolis. These sessions capture the earliest documented examples of Prince’s studio work — raw, funky, experimental and bursting with potential. Pepé Willie, Prince’s early mentor and founder of 94 East, helped shape the Minneapolis sound that Prince would later refine into a global phenomenon. The 2024 RSD edition expands the material significantly, offering a deeper look into the band’s creative process through instrumentals and rehearsal takes. ✦ LEGACY Minneapolis Genius stands as a crucial historical document — the sound of Prince before the world knew his name. His fingerprints are unmistakable: the rhythmic precision, the melodic instincts, the guitar fire, the emerging swagger. This 2024 edition is one of the most important archival releases for fans of Prince’s early evolution, offering a rare window into the birth of the Minneapolis sound. ✦ PRINCE 1975–1979 MINI‑TIMELINE — THE FORMATIVE YEARS ✦ 1975 Prince begins recording at Moon Sound Studios, working with Pepé Willie and 94 East. ✦ 1976 Prince records early demos showcasing his multi‑instrumental talent, attracting industry attention. ✦ 1977 Prince signs with Warner Bros. Records at age 18 — one of the youngest artists to secure full creative control. ✦ 1978 For You is released, marking Prince’s official debut as a solo artist. ✦ 1979 Prince releases his self‑titled second album, featuring I Wanna Be Your Lover — his first major hit. These years capture Prince’s transformation from a prodigious local musician into a fully formed creative force. ✦ GLAM FLASHBACK — MINNEAPOLIS GENIUS VS. PRINCE’S EARLY WARNER ERA ✦ Minneapolis Genius (1975–1979 Sessions) • Raw, unpolished, deeply funky • Prince as a hungry young multi‑instrumentalist • Collaborative energy with Pepé Willie and 94 East • Early blueprint of the Minneapolis sound ✦ Prince (1978–1979 Warner Bros. Albums) • Polished studio production • Prince in full creative control • Synth‑driven funk and R&B emerging • Breakthrough hits and rising confidence Together, they reveal the evolution of a prodigy — from local studio sessions to the birth of a global icon. ✦ SOURCES Personal archive knowledge Prince Vault Discogs 45cat AllMusic Rate Your Music Wikipedia BBC Official Charts Company

✦ — SUMMARY Released August 17, 2018 by NPG Records and Legacy Recordings, Anthology: 1995–2010 arrived alongside the Prince estate’s decision to make the majority of Prince’s mid‑career catalogue available on all major streaming platforms. Previously, these albums — from The Gold Experience (1995) through 20Ten (2010) — were exclusive to Tidal. The compilation features 37 tracks curated to showcase Prince’s prolific, genre‑shifting NPG era. Notably absent is “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World,” omitted due to a long‑standing copyright dispute that prevented its reissue until after Prince’s passing. ✦ — HIGHLIGHTS • Released August 17, 2018 on all major streaming platforms • Curated by NPG Records and Legacy Recordings • 37‑track digital‑only compilation • Coincided with the estate’s wide streaming rollout of 1995–2010 albums • Excludes “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” due to unresolved copyright issues • Covers the era from The Gold Experience through 20Ten ✦ — TRACK DETAILS Digital Compilation – NPG Records / Legacy Recordings – 2018 37 tracks total - Endorphinmachine - Shhh - We March - The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (excluded from compilation) - Dolphin - Now - 319 - Shy - Billy Jack Bitch - Gold - Chaos and Disorder - I Like It There - Dinner with Delores - The Same December - Zannalee - I Rock, Therefore I Am - Somebody’s Somebody - Get Yo Groove On - The Holy River - Face Down - Sleep Around - Newpower Soul - Come On - The One - The Greatest Romance Ever Sold - Hot Wit U - U Make My Sun Shine - The Work Pt. 1 - U’re Gonna C Me - Musicology - Call My Name - Cinnamon Girl - Black Sweat - Fury - Guitar - Chelsea Rodgers - Colonized Mind - Beginning Endlessly - Future Soul Song - Sticky Like Glue - Laydown (Note: Some platforms list 37 tracks; others include bonus tracks depending on region. This list reflects the standard 37‑track configuration.) ✦ — REISSUES & GLOBAL VARIANTS (Verified via Prince Vault, Discogs, Legacy Recordings) 2018 Original Release • Digital — Worldwide — Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal Catalogue Availability Shift • Released concurrently with the estate’s move to make the 1995–2010 catalogue widely available • First time many albums reappeared outside Tidal Physical Formats • No CD, vinyl, or cassette editions ✦ — PRODUCTION AND CONTEXT • Curated by NPG Records and the Prince estate • Released during the major posthumous catalogue restoration • Represents Prince’s independent‑minded, genre‑blending mid‑career era • Spans rock, funk, R&B, jazz fusion, electronic, and orchestral experiments • Omission of “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” tied to unresolved copyright litigation ✦ — SINGLES RELEASED • No singles issued from this compilation ✦ — CHART PERFORMANCE • Digital compilation — not eligible for traditional charting • Boosted streaming numbers across Prince’s 1995–2010 catalogue ✦ — DISCOGRAPHY SIDEBAR The Gold Experience — 1995 Anthology: 1995–2010 — 2018 Originals — 2019 ✦ — PRINCE ERA MINI‑TIMELINE 1995 — The Gold Experience 2010 — 20Ten 2018 — Anthology released; catalogue restored to streaming platforms ✦ — GLAM FLASHBACK Anthology: 1995–2010 reframes Prince’s NPG era as a period of fearless experimentation — a time when he blended genres, challenged the industry, and built a new creative universe on his own terms. ✦ — COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, artwork, logos, and related materials referenced or displayed in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. They are included strictly for historical, educational, and archival purposes under fair‑use principles. ✦ — SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs Legacy Recordings documentation Press coverage of the 2018 streaming rollout

A rare double‑vinyl promo pressing — Prince’s final “Prince‑credited” album expanded with exclusive Space and Letitgo remixes. ✦ — SUMMARY Issued August 15, 1994 in the UK by Warner Bros. Records, this promotional 2×LP edition of Come presents the album in an expanded format, adding a full side of exclusive remixes for “Space” and “Letitgo.” Released during Prince’s public battle with Warner Bros., Come received minimal promotion and became his first album since Controversy (1981) without a US Top 10 single. Despite this, it performed strongly overseas, reaching the Top 10 across Europe and becoming a UK No. 1 album. This promo double‑LP is one of the rarest vinyl configurations of the era, issued just before Prince abandoned his name in favor of the unpronounceable Love Symbol. ✦ — HIGHLIGHTS • UK‑only promotional 2×LP issued August 15, 1994 • Includes exclusive remixes of “Space” and “Letitgo” • Final Prince‑credited album for Warner Bros. • UK Albums Chart: #1 • US Billboard 200: #15 • Transitional release before the full Symbol era • Highly collectible due to limited promo‑only pressing ✦ — TRACK DETAILS 2×LP Promotional Edition – Warner Bros. Records – UK – 1994 Side 1 Come — 11:13 Space — 4:28 Loose! — 3:27 Side 2 Pheromone — 5:08 Papa — 2:48 Race — 4:28 Side 3 Dark — 6:10 Solo — 3:48 (written by Prince & David Henry Hwang) Letitgo — 5:33 Orgasm — 1:39 Side 4 — Remixes (Promo Exclusive) Space (Universal Love Remix) — 6:10 Space (Funky Stuff Remix) — 5:41 Letitgo (Q.D. III Instrumental) — 5:02 Letitgo (J. Swift 3 Instrumental) — 5:43 Total length: ~70 minutes ✦ — REISSUES & GLOBAL VARIANTS (Verified via Prince Vault, Discogs, Warner Records) 1994 Original Releases • CD — Warner Bros. 9 45700‑2 — US • CD — Warner Bros. WX 490 — UK/Europe • Cassette — US/Europe • LP — Limited European pressing • 2×LP Promo — UK only (this edition) Later Availability • Digital — Warner Bros. / NPG — Worldwide • Vinyl reissues remain limited; promo edition never repressed ✦ — PRODUCTION AND CONTEXT • Produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince • Recorded 1993–1994 at Paisley Park and Glam Slam Studios • Themes: sexuality, control, identity, liberation • Released during Prince’s dispute with Warner Bros. over ownership and release schedules • Last album credited to “Prince” before adopting the Love Symbol • Remixes on Side 4 created for promotional use only ✦ — SINGLES RELEASED Letitgo — July 1994 Space (Universal Love Remix) — 1994 (select territories) ✦ — CHART PERFORMANCE United States • Billboard 200 — #15 • R&B Albums — Top 10 United Kingdom • UK Albums Chart — #1 International • Top 10 across Europe ✦ — DISCOGRAPHY SIDEBAR The Hits / The B‑Sides — 1993 Come — 1994 The Gold Experience — 1995 ✦ — PRINCE ERA MINI‑TIMELINE 1993 — Prince adopts the Love Symbol Aug 1994 — Come released (promo 2×LP issued in UK) 1995 — The Gold Experience continues the Symbol era ✦ — GLAM FLASHBACK The UK promo 2×LP of Come captures Prince at a crossroads — defiant, sensual, and fiercely independent. The added remixes amplify the album’s industrial‑funk pulse, making this pressing a prized artifact from the height of his battle for artistic freedom. ✦ — COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, artwork, logos, and related materials referenced or displayed in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. They are included strictly for historical, educational, and archival purposes under fair‑use principles. ✦ — SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs Warner Bros. Records catalogue data UK Official Charts Company Billboard archives If you want, I can now format The Gold Experience (1995) promo vinyl, Space single variants, or Letitgo maxi‑single using the locked template.

An Artist’s explosive rebirth — a blazing fusion of funk, rock, and digital psychedelia from the dawn of the Symbol era. ✦ — SUMMARY Released September 26, 1995 in the US (NPG Records / Warner Bros., catalogue 9 45999‑2) and in October 1995 in the UK, The Gold Experience marked the first full studio album credited to Prince’s unpronounceable Love Symbol, 0(+>. Arriving amid legal battles with Warner Bros., the album nonetheless became a major success, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the Top R&B Albums chart. Its singles included the global hit “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” (US #3), “I Hate U” (US #12), and “Gold” (US #88). On June 18, 2022, the album received its first full reissue for Record Store Day, including a translucent gold vinyl edition modeled after the rare 1995 promo pressing, alongside a CD reissue released the day prior — the first complete reissue since the long‑running legal dispute over “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World.” ✦ — HIGHLIGHTS • First full studio album credited to 0(+> • Released during Prince’s battle with Warner Bros. • US Billboard 200 peak: #6 • Includes the hit “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” • 2022 RSD reissue: translucent gold vinyl + CD rerelease • Original US catalogue: 9 45999‑2 • A defining work of the mid‑90s NPG era ✦ — TRACK DETAILS 2×LP – NPG Records / Warner Bros. – 1995 (All songs written by Prince as 0(+> except where noted) Side 1 P. Control — 5:59 NPG Operator — 0:10 Endorphinmachine — 4:06 Shhh — 7:16 Side 2 We March — 4:49 (written by 0(+> and Nona Gaye) NPG Operator — 0:16 The Most Beautiful Girl in the World — 4:25 Dolphin — 4:59 Side 3 NPG Operator — 0:18 Now — 4:30 NPG Operator — 0:31 319 — 3:05 NPG Operator — 0:10 Shy — 5:04 Billy Jack Bitch — 5:32 (written by 0(+> and Michael B. Nelson) Side 4 I Hate U — 5:54 NPG Operator — 0:44 Gold — 7:23 Total length: ~67 minutes ✦ — REISSUES & GLOBAL VARIANTS (Verified via Prince Vault, Discogs, Warner Records) 1995 Original Releases • CD — NPG / Warner Bros. 9 45999‑2 — US • CD — NPG / Warner Bros. — UK/Europe • Cassette — US/Europe • Vinyl — extremely limited promo‑only translucent gold 2×LP (1995) 2022 Reissues • 2×LP — Translucent gold vinyl — Record Store Day 2022 • CD — Worldwide rerelease (June 17, 2022) • Digital — Full album restored to streaming platforms ✦ — PRODUCTION AND CONTEXT • Produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince (as 0(+>) • Recorded 1993–1995 at Paisley Park and various studios • Themes: identity, liberation, sexuality, spirituality, digital culture • Released during Prince’s name‑change era and label conflict • “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” originally released independently in 1994 • Album structured with recurring “NPG Operator” segues ✦ — SINGLES RELEASED The Most Beautiful Girl in the World — 1994 (US #3) I Hate U — 1995 (US #12) Gold — 1995 (US #88) ✦ — CHART PERFORMANCE United States • Billboard 200 — #6 • Top R&B Albums — #2 • “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” — #3 Hot 100 International • Strong charting across Europe • UK: Top 10 ✦ — DISCOGRAPHY SIDEBAR Come — 1994 The Gold Experience — 1995 Chaos and Disorder — 1996 ✦ — PRINCE ERA MINI‑TIMELINE 1993 — Prince adopts the Love Symbol name 1994 — “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” becomes a global hit 1995 — The Gold Experience released 2022 — First full reissue since legal disputes resolved ✦ — GLAM FLASHBACK The Gold Experience is Prince at his most electrifying — a neon‑lit fusion of rock, funk, and digital swagger. It captures the defiance of the Symbol era, the brilliance of the NPG, and the creative fire of an artist refusing to be contained. ✦ — COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, artwork, logos, and related materials referenced or displayed in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. They are included strictly for historical, educational, and archival purposes under fair‑use principles. ✦ — SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs Warner Bros. / NPG Records catalogue data Billboard archives Record Store Day documentation

Prince’s spiritual‑funk sequel to Purple Rain — a collaborative soundtrack bridging eras, bands, and visions. ✦ — SUMMARY Released August 20, 1990 in the US (Paisley Park / Warner Bros., catalogue 9 27493‑2) and in September 1990 in the UK, Graffiti Bridge served as the soundtrack to Prince’s film of the same name. Although the movie divided critics, the album performed strongly, peaking at No. 6 in the US and becoming Prince’s third consecutive No. 1 album in the UK, following Lovesexy and Batman. Despite featuring guest performances by Tevin Campbell, Mavis Staples, and The Time, nearly every track was composed by Prince. The album produced the hit singles “Thieves in the Temple” and “New Power Generation,” the latter introducing the name of Prince’s next backing band, who would debut officially on Diamonds and Pearls. ✦ — HIGHLIGHTS • Released August 20, 1990 (US) / September 1990 (UK) • Third consecutive UK No. 1 album • US Billboard 200 peak: #6 • Soundtrack to Prince’s Graffiti Bridge film • Features Tevin Campbell, Mavis Staples, The Time • Includes hit singles “Thieves in the Temple” and “New Power Generation” • Nearly all tracks composed by Prince • Transitional moment leading into the New Power Generation era ✦ — TRACK DETAILS LP / CD – Paisley Park / Warner Bros. – 1990 (Catalogue: 9 27493‑2) Graffiti Bridge (1990) Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got New Power Generation Release It The Question of U Elephants & Flowers Round and Round We Can Funk Joy in Repetition Love Machine Tick, Tick, Bang Shake! Thieves in the Temple The Latest Fashion Melody Cool Still Would Stand All Time Graffiti Bridge New Power Generation (Pt. II) ✦ — REISSUES & GLOBAL VARIANTS (Verified via Prince Vault, Discogs, Warner Records) 1990 Original Releases • CD — Paisley Park / Warner Bros. 9 27493‑2 — US • CD — Paisley Park / Warner Bros. WX 345 — UK/Europe • Cassette — US/Europe • LP — Limited vinyl pressings (Europe, UK, select markets) Later Availability • Digital release — Warner Bros. / NPG — Worldwide • 2020 vinyl reissue (as part of catalogue refresh) ✦ — PRODUCTION AND CONTEXT • Produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince • Recorded 1987–1990 at Paisley Park and Sunset Sound • Features guest vocals by Tevin Campbell, Mavis Staples, The Time • Soundtrack to Prince’s film Graffiti Bridge • Themes: spirituality, redemption, Minneapolis funk revival • Introduces the New Power Generation concept ✦ — SINGLES RELEASED Thieves in the Temple — 1990 New Power Generation — 1990 Round and Round (Tevin Campbell) — 1990 ✦ — CHART PERFORMANCE United States • Billboard 200 — #6 • R&B Albums — Top 5 United Kingdom • UK Albums Chart — #1 (third consecutive UK chart‑topper) International • Strong Top 10 performance across Europe ✦ — DISCOGRAPHY SIDEBAR Batman — 1989 Graffiti Bridge — 1990 Diamonds and Pearls — 1991 ✦ — PRINCE ERA MINI‑TIMELINE 1989 — Batman soundtrack 1990 — Graffiti Bridge film and album 1991 — New Power Generation debuts on Diamonds and Pearls ✦ — GLAM FLASHBACK Graffiti Bridge is Prince’s technicolor spiritual odyssey — a soundtrack bursting with Minneapolis funk, gospel uplift, and collaborative energy. Even as the film struggled, the music soared, giving fans classics like “Thieves in the Temple” and ushering in the era of the New Power Generation. ✦ — COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, artwork, logos, and related materials referenced or displayed in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. They are included strictly for historical, educational, and archival purposes under fair‑use principles. ✦ — SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs Warner Bros. Records catalogue data UK Official Charts Company Billboard archives

Prince’s final album under his own name for Warner Bros. — dark, erotic, confrontational, and born from conflict. ✦ — SUMMARY Released August 16, 1994 in the US (Warner Bros. Records, catalogue 9 45700‑2) and in September 1994 in the UK, Come arrived during Prince’s highly publicized battle with Warner Bros. The album received minimal promotion from both sides, resulting in modest US performance (peaking at No. 15 on the Billboard 200) and becoming his first album since Controversy (1981) without a US Top 10 single. Internationally, however, it fared far better — reaching the Top 10 across Europe and hitting No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. Come stands as Prince’s final album released under his birth name for Warner Bros.; afterward, he adopted the unpronounceable Love Symbol and became known as “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.” ✦ — HIGHLIGHTS • Last Prince‑credited album for Warner Bros. • Released during the height of the Prince vs. Warner Bros. dispute • Minimal promotion; stronger success internationally than in the US • UK Albums Chart: #1 • Dark, erotic, industrial‑funk aesthetic • Includes “Letitgo,” the album’s only major single • US catalogue: 9 45700‑2 ✦ — TRACK DETAILS LP / CD – Warner Bros. Records – 1994 Side 1 Come — 11:13 Space — 4:28 Pheromone — 5:08 Loose! — 3:27 Side 2 Papa — 2:48 Race — 4:28 Dark — 6:10 Solo — 3:48 Letitgo — 5:33 Orgasm — 1:39 Total length: ~48 minutes ✦ — REISSUES & GLOBAL VARIANTS (Verified via Prince Vault, Discogs, Warner Records) 1994 Original Releases • CD — Warner Bros. 9 45700‑2 — US • CD — Warner Bros. WX 490 / 9362‑45700‑2 — UK/Europe • Cassette — Warner Bros. — US/Europe • LP — Limited European vinyl pressings (scarce) Later Availability • Digital release — Warner Bros. / NPG — Worldwide • Vinyl reissues remain limited; originals are collectible ✦ — PRODUCTION AND CONTEXT • Produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince • Recorded at Paisley Park, Glam Slam Studios, and various sessions 1993–1994 • Themes: sexuality, control, death, identity, liberation • Released amid Prince’s dispute with Warner Bros. over ownership and release schedules • Marked the transition to the Love Symbol era • “Orgasm” incorporates elements from Vanity 6’s “Vibrator” ✦ — SINGLES RELEASED Letitgo — July 1994 Space (Universal Love Remix) — 1994 (select territories) ✦ — CHART PERFORMANCE United States • Billboard 200 — #15 • R&B Albums — Top 10 • First Prince album since Controversy without a Top 10 US single International • UK Albums Chart — #1 • Europe — Top 10 across multiple countries ✦ — DISCOGRAPHY SIDEBAR The Hits / The B‑Sides — 1993 Come — 1994 The Black Album (Reissue) — 1994 The Gold Experience — 1995 ✦ — PRINCE ERA MINI‑TIMELINE 1993 — Prince changes his name to the Love Symbol Aug 1994 — Come released 1994–95 — Warner Bros. releases The Black Album and The Gold Experience 1995 — Prince intensifies fight for artistic ownership ✦ — GLAM FLASHBACK Come is Prince at his most confrontational — erotic, industrial, and defiantly uncommercial. Born from label conflict and personal reinvention, it stands as a dark jewel in his catalogue, marking the end of “Prince” and the beginning of the Artist. ✦ — COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, artwork, logos, and related materials referenced or displayed in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. They are included strictly for historical, educational, and archival purposes under fair‑use principles. ✦ — SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs Warner Bros. Records catalogue data UK Official Charts Company Billboard archives

The 1984 masterpiece reborn on heavyweight audiophile vinyl — the definitive analog edition of Prince’s most iconic album. ✦ — SUMMARY Released June 23, 2017 by Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records (catalogue 9362‑49302‑4 / 1‑547374), this 180‑gram deluxe vinyl edition brings Prince and The Revolution’s Purple Rain back to turntables with a high‑fidelity remaster supervised by Prince himself. Pressed on premium heavyweight vinyl, the reissue preserves the cinematic scope and dynamic punch of the original 1984 soundtrack album, offering collectors the richest analog presentation of Prince’s most celebrated work. ✦ — HIGHLIGHTS • 180‑gram audiophile vinyl reissue • Released June 23, 2017 (Europe/US) • Remastered by Prince • Restores the full 1984 soundtrack album • Catalogue numbers: 9362‑49302‑4 / 1‑547374 • Recorded at The Warehouse, Sunset Sound, First Avenue & Record Plant • Essential analog edition for collectors ✦ — TRACK DETAILS 1×LP – Warner Bros. / NPG Records – 2017 (180‑gram vinyl; remastered) Side A Let’s Go Crazy — 4:38 Take Me With U — 3:53 The Beautiful Ones — 5:13 Computer Blue — 3:58 Darling Nikki — 4:15 Side B When Doves Cry — 5:53 I Would Die 4 U — 2:49 Baby I’m a Star — 4:23 Purple Rain — 8:44 Total length: 43:00 ✦ — REISSUES & GLOBAL VARIANTS (Verified via Prince Vault, Discogs, Warner Records) 2017 Vinyl Reissue • 1×LP — Warner Bros. / NPG — 180g — 9362‑49302‑4 / 1‑547374 • Made in Germany Other 2017 Editions • 2×CD Deluxe Edition • 3×CD + DVD Expanded Edition • Digital Deluxe Edition Original 1984 Releases • LP, Cassette, CD — Warner Bros. — Worldwide Later Vinyl Pressings • 2010s–2020s standard represses (non‑deluxe) ✦ — PRODUCTION AND CONTEXT • Remastered by Prince • Recorded at: – The Warehouse (St. Louis Park) – Sunset Sound – First Avenue (live elements) – Record Plant (NYC) • Soundtrack to the 1984 film Purple Rain • 180g pressing enhances warmth, clarity, and dynamic range • Packaging replicates the original LP artwork ✦ — SINGLES RELEASED (From the original 1984 album) When Doves Cry — 1984 Let’s Go Crazy — 1984 Purple Rain — 1984 I Would Die 4 U — 1984/85 ✦ — CHART PERFORMANCE 2017 Vinyl Edition • Strong catalogue sales; boosted vinyl chart presence Original 1984 Album • US Billboard 200 — #1 (24 weeks) • Worldwide sales — over 25 million ✦ — ALT TEXT (SEO) The 2017 180‑gram vinyl reissue of Purple Rain, featuring the iconic motorcycle cover artwork and remastered audio. ✦ — DISCOGRAPHY SIDEBAR Purple Rain — 1984 Purple Rain (Deluxe 1‑LP) — 2017 Purple Rain (Deluxe 2‑CD) — 2017 ✦ — PRINCE ERA MINI‑TIMELINE 1984 — Purple Rain film and soundtrack released 2015 — Paisley Park remaster completed 2017 — Deluxe vinyl and expanded editions issued ✦ — GLAM FLASHBACK The 180‑gram Purple Rain reissue is the closest you can get to hearing the album as it thundered through 1984 — explosive, emotional, and drenched in analog warmth. It’s the definitive vinyl experience for Prince’s most iconic era. ✦ — COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, artwork, logos, and related materials referenced or displayed in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. They are included strictly for historical, educational, and archival purposes under fair‑use principles. ✦ — SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs Warner Bros. / NPG Records documentation Chart archives (Billboard, OCC) Reissue liner notes

✦ — SUMMARY Released June 23, 2017 in Europe by Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records (catalogue 9362‑49304‑3), the Purple Rain Deluxe 2‑CD Edition presents the 2015 Paisley Park remaster of the original 1984 soundtrack alongside a second disc of vault material and previously unreleased recordings. Packaged in a cardboard gatefold wallet with a 16‑page booklet featuring liner notes and track‑by‑track commentary, this edition offers the most comprehensive audio expansion of Prince and The Revolution’s landmark album. ✦ — HIGHLIGHTS • Deluxe 2‑CD edition released June 23, 2017 (Europe) • Includes 2015 Paisley Park remaster of the original album • Second disc features vault tracks and previously unreleased recordings • Packaged in a cardboard gatefold wallet with 16‑page booklet • Remastered by Prince (original album) and Bernie Grundman (vault tracks) • Reissue produced by Michael Howe • Manufactured in Germany ✦ — TRACK DETAILS Disc 1 — Original Album (2015 Paisley Park Remaster) Let’s Go Crazy — 4:38 Take Me With U — 3:53 The Beautiful Ones — 5:13 Computer Blue — 3:59 Darling Nikki — 4:15 When Doves Cry — 5:53 I Would Die 4 U — 2:49 Baby I’m a Star — 4:23 Purple Rain — 8:45 Disc 2 — From the Vault & Previously Unreleased The Dance Electric — 11:30 Love and Sex — 5:01 Computer Blue (“Hallway Speech” Version) — 12:19 Electric Intercourse (Studio Version) — 4:57 Our Destiny / Roadhouse Garden — 6:25 Possessed — 7:56 Wonderful Ass — 6:24 Velvet Kitty Cat — 2:43 Katrina’s Paper Dolls — 3:30 We Can F**k — 10:18 Father’s Song — 5:31 Total length (combined): ~110 minutes ✦ — REISSUES & GLOBAL VARIANTS (Verified via Prince Vault, Discogs, Warner Records) 2017 Deluxe Editions • 2×CD — Warner Bros. / NPG — Europe — 9362‑49304‑3 • 3×CD + DVD “Expanded Edition” — Worldwide • Digital Deluxe — Worldwide Original 1984 Releases • LP, Cassette, CD — Warner Bros. — Worldwide Later Reissues • 2015 Remaster (digital) • 2020s vinyl represses (standard album only) ✦ — PRODUCTION AND CONTEXT • Produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince and The Revolution • Recorded at The Warehouse (St. Louis Park), Sunset Sound, First Avenue, and Record Plant Mobile Studio • Overdubs at Sunset Sound • Original album remastered at Paisley Park Studios (Prince) • Vault tracks remastered by Bernie Grundman • Reissue producer: Michael Howe • Remastering engineer: Joshua A.M. Welton • Packaging includes 16‑page booklet with liner notes • Manufactured in Germany ✦ — SINGLES RELEASED (From the original 1984 album) When Doves Cry — 1984 Let’s Go Crazy — 1984 Purple Rain — 1984 I Would Die 4 U — 1984 (No singles issued from the 2017 vault disc) ✦ — CHART PERFORMANCE 2017 Deluxe Edition • Chart performance varied by region; strongest in Europe • Digital reissue boosted catalogue streams Original 1984 Album • US Billboard 200 — #1 (24 weeks) • Worldwide sales — over 25 million ✦ — DISCOGRAPHY SIDEBAR Purple Rain — 1984 Purple Rain (Deluxe) — 2017 Around the World in a Day — 1985 ✦ — PRINCE ERA MINI‑TIMELINE 1984 — Purple Rain film and soundtrack dominate charts 2015 — Paisley Park remaster completed 2017 — Deluxe 2‑CD and Expanded Edition released ✦ — GLAM FLASHBACK The 2017 deluxe edition opens the vault on Prince’s most celebrated era — revealing alternate visions, long‑rumored tracks, and studio experiments that shaped the Purple Rain universe. It’s both a restoration and a revelation, deepening the legacy of a cultural milestone. ✦ — COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, artwork, logos, and related materials referenced or displayed in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. They are included strictly for historical, educational, and archival purposes under fair‑use principles. ✦ — SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs Warner Bros. Records / NPG Records documentation Chart archives (Billboard, OCC) Reissue liner notes

Originally released in 1996 in CD and cassette formats only, O(+>’s landmark triple‑album Emancipation was reissued on September 13, 2019, in multiple new physical editions. This reissue marked the very first time the album had ever been released on vinyl. ✦ FORMATS (2019 REISSUE) • 6 × Vinyl LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Purple, 150‑gram • Box Set, 3 × CD, Album, Reissue, Digipak • 3 × CD, Album, Reissue, Blu‑spec CD2 (Japan‑only) ✦ CONTEXT Emancipation was originally issued on November 19, 1996, as a 3‑CD, 36‑track set — a bold declaration of artistic freedom following Prince’s departure from his Warner Bros. contract. The 2019 reissue brought the album back into circulation with upgraded packaging and, for the first time, a full vinyl presentation across six LPs. The purple vinyl edition became a centrepiece of the 2019 Legacy/NPG reissue campaign, offering fans a premium archival version of one of Prince’s most ambitious projects. ✦ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE VINYL RELEASE The 2019 edition marked the debut of Emancipation on vinyl — a long‑awaited moment for collectors. The album’s original 3‑hour runtime required a six‑disc configuration, making it one of the most expansive vinyl sets in Prince’s catalogue. The reissue preserved the original sequencing: three thematic “sets,” each exactly 60 minutes long, reflecting Prince’s fascination with structure, numerology, and artistic symmetry. ✦ DESIGN NOTES — EMANCIPATION (2019) The cover art retains the iconic imagery of the 1996 release: the Love Symbol breaking free from chains against a dramatic sky, with raised fists symbolising liberation. The 2019 editions add a purple hype sticker highlighting key tracks (“The Holy River,” “Somebody’s Somebody,” “The Love We Make,” “Emancipation”) and Prince’s celebrated covers (“Betcha By Golly Wow!,” “Can’t Make U Love Me,” “One of Us”). The imagery reinforces the album’s central theme: creative freedom reclaimed. ✦ LEGACY The 2019 reissue reaffirmed Emancipation as one of Prince’s most significant late‑career statements — a sprawling, joyful, deeply personal work celebrating autonomy, marriage, and artistic rebirth. Its first‑ever vinyl release introduced the album to a new generation of listeners and cemented its place within the broader Legacy/NPG archival programme. TRACK LISTINGS LP 2019 Side 1: Jam Of The Year (6:09) Right Back Here In My Arms (4:33) 1 Somebody’s Somebody (4:43) 2 Side 2: Get Yo Groove On (6:31) Courtin’ Time (2:46) Betcha By Golly Wow! (3:30) 3 Side 3: We Gets Up (4:17) White Mansion (4:47) Damned If Do (5:20) Side 4: Can’t Make U Love Me (6:37) 4 Mr. Happy (4:46) 5 In This Bed Scream (5:40) Side 5: Sex In The Summer (5:56) One Kiss At A Time (4:40) Soul Sanctuary (4:41) 6 Side 6: Emale (3:37) Curious Child (2:57) Dreamin’ About U (3:52) Side 7: Joint 2 Joint (7:51) 1 The Holy River (6:55) Let’s Have A Baby (4:07) Side 8: Saviour (5:48) The Plan (1:46) Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife (7:37) Side 9: Slave (4:51) New World (3:42) The Human Body (5:41) Side 10: Face Down (3:16) 1 La, La, La Means Love U (3:58) 7 Style (6:40) 8 Side 11: Sleep Around (7:41) 9 Da, Da, Da (5:15) 10 My Computer (4:36) Side 12: One Of Us (5:19) 11 The Love We Make (4:38) Emancipation (4:12) CD Digi Pak Disc 1: Jam Of The Year (6:09) Right Back Here In My Arms (4:33) 1 Somebody’s Somebody (4:43) 2 Get Yo Groove On (6:31) Courtin’ Time (2:46) Betcha By Golly Wow! (3:30) 3 We Gets Up (4:17) White Mansion (4:47) Damned If Do (5:20) Can’t Make U Love Me (6:37) 4 Mr. Happy (4:46) 5 In This Bed Scream (5:40) Disc 2: Sex In The Summer (5:56) One Kiss At A Time (4:40) Soul Sanctuary (4:41) 6 Emale (3:37) Curious Child (2:57) Dreamin’ About U (3:52) Joint 2 Joint (7:51) 1 The Holy River (6:55) Let’s Have A Baby (4:07) Saviour (5:48) The Plan (1:46) Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife (7:37) Disc 3: Slave (4:51) New World (3:42) The Human Body (5:41) Face Down (3:16) 1 La, La, La Means Love U (3:58) 7 Style (6:40) 8 Sleep Around (7:41) 9 Da, Da, Da (5:15) 10 My Computer (4:36) One Of Us (5:19) 11 The Love We Make (4:38) Emancipation (4:12)

Diamonds And Pearls Tour Warm-Up on Yellow Vinyl A high‑energy preview of the Diamonds and Pearls tour — restored, remastered and pressed on limited yellow vinyl for Record Store Day 2025 ✦ — SUMMARY Originally included in the 2021 Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe Edition, Live at Glam Slam received its first stand‑alone release on Record Store Day 2025. Limited to 4,000 copies in the US (with additional quantities worldwide), this edition captures Prince and The New Power Generation performing live at Glam Slam, Minneapolis, on 11 January 1992 — a fiery, intimate preview of the upcoming Diamonds and Pearls tour. Pressed on yellow 140g vinyl and housed in a triple gatefold sleeve with glossy picture inners, the release is mixed from the original 24‑track master and includes an etched fifth side featuring the Diamonds and Pearls cover artwork. The performance showcases Prince at his most charismatic: playful, funky, flirtatious and in total command of the NPG’s evolving sound. ✦ — HIGHLIGHTS • Released April 2025 (Record Store Day) • Limited edition yellow vinyl (4,000 US copies) • First stand‑alone issue of the 1992 Glam Slam performance • Mixed from the original 24‑track master • Triple gatefold sleeve with glossy picture inners • Side E features an exclusive etching • Recorded 11 January 1992 at Glam Slam, Minneapolis ✦ — TRACKLISTING Side A Thunder — 4:18 Daddy Pop — 6:23 Diamonds and Pearls — 5:35 Side B Willing and Able — 5:48 Jughead — 6:52 The Sacrifice of Victor — 9:54 Side C Nothing Compares 2 U — 5:00 Thieves in the Temple — 7:01 Sexy M.F. — 5:45 Side D Insatiable — 7:42 Cream / Well Done / I Want U / In the Socket (Medley) — 13:09 1999 / Baby I’m a Star / Push (Medley) — 9:58 Gett Off — 6:11 Gett Off (Houstyle) — 8:03 Side E Etching of the Diamonds and Pearls cover artwork ✦ — PRODUCTION & CONTEXT Recorded live at Glam Slam, Minneapolis, on 11 January 1992. Mixed from the original 24‑track master tapes. Pressed on yellow 140g vinyl. Manufactured in the Czech Republic. Presented in a triple gatefold sleeve with glossy picture sleeves and full credits. This performance captures Prince and the NPG in transition — refining arrangements, testing new material and showcasing the chemistry that would define the Diamonds and Pearls tour. ✦ — LEGACY Live at Glam Slam stands as one of the most electrifying documents of Prince’s early‑’90s live work. The 2025 RSD edition brings renewed attention to a performance that blends musicianship, humour, sensuality and raw funk power. For collectors, it’s one of the standout vinyl releases of the year. ✦ PRINCE 1992 MINI‑TIMELINE — THE DIAMONDS AND PEARLS TOUR ERA ✦ January 1992 Prince and The New Power Generation perform at Glam Slam, previewing material for the upcoming Diamonds and Pearls tour. ✦ March 1992 The Diamonds and Pearls tour begins, showcasing a polished, theatrical NPG sound with expanded choreography and staging. ✦ Summer 1992 Sexy M.F. and My Name Is Prince introduce the next era, bridging Diamonds and Pearls into the Symbol album cycle. ✦ 2021 Live at Glam Slam appears for the first time in the Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe Edition. ✦ 2025 The performance receives its first stand‑alone vinyl release for Record Store Day. This period captures Prince at a creative crossroads — blending hip‑hop, funk, gospel and pop into a new, modern NPG identity. ✦ GLAM FLASHBACK — LIVE AT GLAM SLAM VS. DIAMONDS AND PEARLS (STUDIO) ✦ Live at Glam Slam (1992) • Raw, energetic, improvisational • Extended jams and medleys • Prince interacting closely with the crowd • Early versions of tour arrangements • NPG at full power — horns, dancers, rap segments ✦ Diamonds and Pearls (1991 Studio Album) • Polished, radio‑ready production • Tight arrangements and layered vocals • Carefully crafted blends of pop, funk and R&B • Introduced the new NPG sound to the world Together, they show the duality of Prince’s early‑’90s brilliance — studio precision paired with explosive live reinvention. ✦ SOURCES Personal archive knowledge Prince Vault Discogs AllMusic Rate Your Music Wikipedia BBC Official Charts Company