"My Name Is Prince" was released in the United States on September 29, 1992 as the second single from Love Symbol Album, Prince's fourteenth studio album and the second credited to Prince And The New Power Generation. 7" - USA - 7-18707 Issued two weeks ahead of the album, the single served as a major introduction to the new project and reinforced Prince's reaffirmation of identity during a period of significant artistic and commercial visibility. Unlike releases issued in many international territories, the American commercial single featured "Sexy Mutha" as its B-side. Outside the United States, "2 Whom It May Concern" was generally used instead. That track functioned as a promotional preview of Love Symbol Album, incorporating excerpts and references to many of the album's songs. 7" - USA - 7-18707 A month after the commercial 7-inch release, an expanded remix campaign followed with the release of a US maxi-single on October 22, 1992 featuring club-oriented remixes of both "My Name Is Prince" and "Sexy M.F." STYLE & THEMES "My Name Is Prince" combined funk, rap, dance and rock influences into a bold declaration of self-identity. The recording placed Prince's name and persona at the centre of the song while reflecting the aggressive, contemporary sound that characterised much of Love Symbol Album. The associated remix campaign further emphasized the dance-floor appeal of the track through extended club-oriented reinterpretations. CD single (Cardboard) - USA - 2-18707 TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • My Name Is Prince — Released as the lead US single from Love Symbol Album and became one of the project's signature recordings. • Sexy Mutha — Exclusive US single B-side version derived from "Sexy M.F.". • 2 Whom It May Concern — Included on selected extended formats. The track served as a musical preview of the forthcoming album. • My Name Is Prince (12" Club Mix) — Club-oriented remix released on the maxi-single. CD single (Cardboard) - USA - 2-18707 • My Name Is Prince (House Mix) — Dance remix prepared for club and promotional release. • My Name Is Prince (Original Mix Edit) — Extended remix variation included on remix formats. • My Name Is Prince (Hard Core 12" Mix) — Harder-edged remix version. • Sexy M.F. (12" Remix) — Extended remix prepared for dance and maxi-single release. RELEASE HISTORY The commercial US 7-inch single was released on September 29, 1992. An expanded US maxi-single campaign followed on October 22, 1992 with 12-inch and CD configurations featuring multiple exclusive remixes. "My Name Is Prince" became a substantial US chart success across several Billboard categories, reaching the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and the Top 25 of the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. The remix packages also charted on Billboard's dance listings. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS AMERICA Chart Entry Date Peak Weeks Billboard Hot 100 October 10, 1992 36 11 Billboard Hot R&B Singles October 10, 1992 25 10 Billboard Top 40 Radio Monitor October 10, 1992 37 3 Billboard Top 40 Airplay (Rhythm-Crossover) October 10, 1992 20 3 Billboard R&B Radio Monitor October 10, 1992 51 3 Billboard Top Singles Sales October 17, 1992 22 7 Billboard R&B Singles Sales October 17, 1992 12 7 Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play October 31, 1992 9 11 Billboard Hot Dance Music (Maxi-Single Sales) October 24, 1992 8 2 RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Catalogue Date Format Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records USA 7-18707 September 29, 1992 7" Single Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records USA 0-40700 October 22, 1992 12" Maxi-Single Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records USA 9 40700-2 October 22, 1992 Maxi-CD Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records USA PRO-A-5770 1992 12" Promo Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records USA PRO-CD-5770 1992 CD Promo TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting 7" Single 7-18707 A. My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) B. Sexy Mutha (3:55) 12" Maxi-Single 0-40700 A1. My Name Is Prince (12" Club Mix) (8:11) A2. My Name Is Prince (House Mix) (7:18) B1. My Name Is Prince (Original Mix Edit) (8:06) B2. My Name Is Prince (Hard Core 12" Mix) (7:55) B3. Sexy M.F. (12" Remix) (7:34) Maxi-CD 9 40700-2 1. My Name Is Prince (Original Mix Edit) (8:06) 2. My Name Is Prince (12" Club Mix) (8:11) 3. My Name Is Prince (House Mix) (7:18) 4. My Name Is Prince (Hard Core 12" Mix) (7:55) 5. Sexy M.F. (12" Remix) (7:34) 12" Promo PRO-A-5770 A. My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) B. My Name Is Prince (LP Version) (6:38) CD Promo PRO-CD-5770 1. My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) 2. My Name Is Prince (Album Version) (6:38) CERTIFICATIONS This single did not receive any certifications. AWARDS This single did not receive any awards. PERSONNEL Prince And The New Power Generation — Artist PRODUCTION Label: Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records Related Album: Love Symbol Album NOTES • US chronicle only.• Commercial 7-inch released September 29, 1992. • US maxi-single released October 22, 1992. • US commercial single used "Sexy Mutha" as the B-side. • International editions generally used "2 Whom It May Concern" instead. • The single preceded Love Symbol Album by two weeks. • Reached No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. • Reached No. 25 on Billboard Hot R&B Singles. • Reached No. 9 on Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play. • Reached No. 8 on Billboard Hot Dance Music (Maxi-Single Sales). SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2. 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A dreamy, atmospheric track featuring Lianne La Havas that served as the first promotional single from Prince’s 2014 album Art Official Age, released in Europe just weeks before the album’s official launch. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records (under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records) Date: Mid September 2014 Catalogue: None (promo only) Format: Promo CD Single Country: United Kingdom / Europe Genre: Pop / Soul Style: Atmospheric ballad A-Side: “Clouds” (featuring Lianne La Havas) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: — (Single-track promo) TRACK LIST UK / Europe Promo CD Single (no catalogue number) Clouds (4:34) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Main Commercial – Digital pre-order download (August 2014) Album version – Art Official Age (2014) Promo CD – UK / Europe (this release) No commercial physical single or vinyl was issued. PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, instruments, production Lianne La Havas – featured vocals THE STORY “Clouds” was released as a promotional CD single in Europe in mid-September 2014, shortly before the full release of Art Official Age on 29 September. The track had already been available as a pre-order bonus download the previous month. It received a strong European promotional push, with impact date listed as 29 September on the promo sticker. Although no official music video was made, Prince and 3rdEyeGirl performed the song live on Saturday Night Live during the album’s promotional campaign. CONTEXT & NOTES This was Prince’s first promotional single under his new Warner Bros. deal. The simple white artwork with bold black text echoes the minimalist style of some of his earlier promo releases (notably the 1983 “D.M.S.R.” promo). The single entered the French SNEP chart at #182 for one week. It remains one of the more understated but atmospheric tracks from the Art Official Age era. RELATED MATERIAL Prince (2014) Art Official Age For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, Warner Bros. promo materials, SNEP chart data, 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.

Bamboozled is the soundtrack album accompanying Spike Lee's 2000 film Bamboozled. Released by Motown Records, the collection brings together recordings by a diverse range of artists including Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, Chuck D, Common and Prince. The album is particularly significant within Prince's discography as it contains 2045: Radical Man, marking the first appearance of a newly recorded track credited to Prince following his return to using the Prince name in May 2000. The soundtrack also introduced wider audiences to several emerging artists and concluded with preview clips from recordings by India.Arie, who was largely unknown at the time of release. RECORDING Prince's contribution, 2045: Radical Man, was recorded at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The track had originally been intended for inclusion on the New Power Generation project Peace before being selected for the soundtrack album. The soundtrack was assembled under the supervision of executive producers Kedar Massenburg, L. Londell McMillan and Spike Lee. STYLE & THEMES The soundtrack blends hip-hop, R&B, soul, spoken word and funk, reflecting the themes explored throughout Spike Lee's film. Much of the material addresses identity, race, media representation and contemporary culture. Prince's contribution, 2045: Radical Man, fits within this framework while delivering a politically charged performance built around futuristic social commentary. The collection combines established artists with newer voices, creating a broad representation of urban music at the turn of the millennium. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Blak Iz Blak — Promotional single by Mau Maus featuring Mos Def, Canibus, Charli Baltimore, MC Serch, Mums and Cano Grills. • Misrepresented People — Stevie Wonder composition released as a promotional single. • Hollywood — Performance by Erykah Badu. • Just A Song — Contribution by Goodie Mob. • Slippery Shoes — Recording by Angie Stone. • In My Head — Performance by India.Arie. • Dream With No Love — Recording by Gerald Levert. • In The Light (Remix For U) — Common featuring Erykah Badu. • Some Years Ago — Stevie Wonder recording. • Charli — Promotional single by Charli Baltimore. • Burned Hollywood Burned — Chuck D and The Roots featuring Zack De La Rocha. • One Night — Recording by Profyle. • Ploylessness — Performance by Mums. • Shadowlands — Contribution from Bruce Hornsby. • 2045: Radical Man — Prince's exclusive soundtrack contribution and his first newly released recording under the Prince name following the 2000 name restoration. BONUS TRACKS • God In You (Clip) — India.Arie preview. • Back To The Middle (Clip) — India.Arie preview. • Strength, Courage & Wisdom (Clip) — India.Arie preview. • Can I Walk With You (Clip) — India.Arie preview. • Promises (Clip) — India.Arie preview. RELEASE HISTORY Released on September 26, 2000 through Motown Records, Bamboozled was issued simultaneously on compact disc and cassette formats. Three promotional singles were issued from the soundtrack: Blak Iz Blak, Misrepresented People and Charli. The album achieved modest chart success, reaching number 69 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. PERSONNEL Prince — vocals, instruments Kip Blackshire — additional background vocals PRODUCTION Produced by Prince Programming by Kirk Johnson Executive Producer — Kedar Massenburg Executive Producer — L. Londell McMillan Executive Producer — Spike Lee Recorded at: Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA Label: Motown Records Running Time: 78:26 CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS AMERICA Country Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks USA Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums October 14, 2000 69 6 VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format Various Artists Bamboozled Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Motown Records USA — September 26, 2000 CD Various Artists Bamboozled Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Motown Records USA — September 26, 2000 MC TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting CD NOTES • Soundtrack to Spike Lee's film Bamboozled. • Contains Prince's 2045: Radical Man. • First newly released Prince recording following his return to the Prince name. • Released simultaneously on CD and cassette. • Three promotional singles were issued. • Includes preview clips from India.Arie recordings. — • Blak Iz Blak • Misrepresented People • Hollywood • Just A Song • Slippery Shoes • In My Head • Dream With No Love • In The Light (Remix For U) • Some Years Ago • Charli • Burned Hollywood Burned • One Night • Ploylessness • Shadowlands • 2045: Radical Man • God In You (Clip) • Back To The Middle (Clip) • Strength, Courage & Wisdom (Clip) • Can I Walk With You (Clip) • Promises (Clip) MC RELATED RELEASES • 2045: Radical Man • Peace • New Power Generation • Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic • The Rainbow Children — Side One: • Blak Iz Blak • Misrepresented People • Hollywood • Just A Song • Slippery Shoes • In My Head • Dream With No Love • In The Light (Remix For U) • Some Years Ago • Charli Side Two: • Burned Hollywood Burned • One Night • Ploylessness • Shadowlands • 2045: Radical Man • God In You (Clip) • Back To The Middle (Clip) • Strength, Courage & Wisdom (Clip) • Can I Walk With You (Clip) • Promises (Clip) SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2. 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Art Official Age is Prince’s 37th full-length studio album, a sleek, futuristic R&B, funk, and soul record released simultaneously with Plectrumelectrum. It marked Prince’s return to Warner Bros. distribution after years of independence. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. Format: CD, Digital (MP3/WAV/24-bit), LP (2LP, released late November 2014) Country: Worldwide Released: 26 September 2014 (Europe) / 29 September 2014 (UK) / 30 September 2014 (USA) Genre: R&B, Funk, Soul, Pop Length: 53:14 THE STORY A sophisticated and introspective album blending modern R&B production with classic Prince grooves, spiritual themes, and social commentary. Standouts include the upbeat “Breakfast Can Wait,” the emotional “Clouds,” the funky “Breakdown,” and the epic closer “Time.” CONTEXT & NOTES Recorded primarily at Paisley Park with heavy collaboration from co-producer Joshua Welton, the album was promoted alongside Plectrumelectrum with a joint live-streamed release party from Paisley Park. It represented Prince’s strong commercial comeback in the digital era, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the R&B charts. TRACK LISTING (2LP) Side A: Art Official Cage — 3:41 Clouds — 4:34 Breakdown — 4:04 Side B: The Gold Standard — 5:53 U Know — 3:56 Breakfast Can Wait — 3:54 Side C: This Could Be Us — 5:11 What It Feels Like — 3:53 Affirmation I & II — 0:40 Way Back Home — 3:05 Side D: Funknroll — 4:07 Time — 6:49 Affirmation III — 3:27 Total Length: 53:14 SINGLES Breakfast Can Wait The Breakdown Clouds (Europe promo) PACKAGING & VISUALS The stunning cover (as shown) features Prince with a large afro, planet-themed sunglasses, and a shimmering gold jacket against a dreamy sky backdrop with floating vinyl records — a perfect visual representation of the album’s cosmic and retro-futuristic theme. PERSONNEL Key Contributors Prince — all vocals and instruments (except where noted) Joshua Welton — co-producer, instruments Lianne La Havas — vocals on “Clouds,” “Affirmation I & II,” “Way Back Home,” “Affirmation III” Andy Allo — background & co-lead vocals Ida Nielsen, Hannah Ford, Donna Grantis — rhythm section on “Funknroll” Stringenius — strings Various horns (Lynn Grissett, Adrian Crutchfield, Marcus Anderson) Production Prince & Joshua Welton — co-producers, co-arrangers, mixers Chris James — mixer Maya Washington — art direction & photography CHARTS (Selected Highlights) USA Billboard 200 — Peak: 5 Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums — Peak: 1 Billboard R&B Albums — Peak: 1 Europe & International Strong Top 10 entries in UK, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Japan, and others. SOURCES Album liner notes, official discography, Discogs, 45cat, Official Charts, Wikipedia, Prince Vault. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference ✦ LEGACY Art Official Age is widely regarded as one of Prince’s strongest late‑period albums — a confident, imaginative fusion of digital production, soulful songwriting and conceptual storytelling. Tracks like Clouds, Breakdown and Way Back Home have become modern fan favourites, and the album’s Afrofuturist aesthetic continues to influence Prince scholarship and visual culture. ✦ PRINCE 2013–2014 MINI‑TIMELINE — THE DIGITAL RENAISSANCE ✦ 2013Prince returns with a series of digital singles and the viral Breakfast Can Wait artwork. ✦ Early 20143RDEYEGIRL era intensifies; Prince experiments with new distribution models. ✦ September 2014Art Official Age and Plectrumelectrum are released simultaneously — a dual statement of digital futurism and live‑band power. ✦ Late 2014Prince re‑enters global charts, media and touring circuits with renewed creative momentum. This era captures Prince as a visionary shapeshifter — blending technology, spirituality and reinvention. ✦ GLAM FLASHBACK — ART OFFICIAL AGE VS. PLECTRUMELECTRUM Art Official Age (2014) • Digital, futuristic, conceptual• Electro‑funk, R&B, atmospheric soul• Narrative of awakening and identity• Prince as avatar / prophet Plectrumelectrum (2014) • Raw, live‑band energy• Rock‑driven, analog, immediate• 3RDEYEGIRL in full force• Prince as bandleader / guitarist Together, they form a diptych: the digital dreamscape and the physical world. ✦ SOURCES Personal archive knowledgePrince VaultDiscogsAllMusicRate Your MusicWikipediaBBC Official Charts CompanyPrince Estate official announcements

Plectrumelectrum is Prince’s 36th studio album, a high-octane rock-funk collaboration with his powerhouse all-female band 3rdEyeGirl. Released simultaneously with Art Official Age, it emphasizes Prince’s fiery guitar work and the band’s raw energy, with the vinyl LP serving as a key physical format. THE STORY A bold, riff-driven album that showcases the electrifying chemistry between Prince and 3rdEyeGirl. From the explosive opener “Wow” to the intricate title track and socially charged singles, it delivers a fresh burst of rock energy with Prince’s unmistakable touch. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and 3rdEyeGirl Label: NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc. Format: LP (primary physical), CD, Digital (MP3/WAV) Country: Worldwide Released: 26 September 2014 (Europe) / 29 September 2014 (UK) / 30 September 2014 (USA) Genre: Rock, Funk, Psychedelic Rock Length: 44:00 TRACK LISTING (LP) Side A: Wow — 4:27 Pretzelbodylogic — 3:26 Aintturninround — 3:01 Plectrumelectrum — 4:51 Whitecaps — 3:42 Fixurlifeup — 3:12 Side B: Boytrouble — 3:52 Stopthistrain — 3:40 Anotherlove — 4:15 Tictactoe — 3:37 Marz — 1:48 Funknroll — 4:09 Total Length: 44:00 SINGLES Fixurlifeup Pretzelbodylogic PACKAGING & VISUALS The striking cover art (as shown) features 3rdEyeGirl in a powerful, symmetrical gothic-punk pose with dramatic makeup, multiple guitars, and a bold aesthetic that perfectly embodies the album’s rock intensity. PERSONNEL 3rdEyeGirl Hannah Welton-Ford — drums, lead & background vocals Ida Nielsen — bass guitar, vocals Donna Grantis — guitar, vocals Additional Prince — vocals, guitars, and all other instruments Lizzo & Sophia Eris — rap on “Boytrouble” Joshua Welton — background vocals Production Prince and 3rdEyeGirl — producers, arrangers Ben Mühlethaler, Chris James, Jamie Lewis, Joshua Welton — engineering & mixing Jesse Draxler & Madison Dube — photography & art direction CHARTS (Selected Highlights) USA Billboard 200 — Peak: 8 Billboard Top Rock Albums — Peak: 1 Europe & International Strong Top 10 entries across UK, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, Norway, Japan, and more. SOURCES Album liner notes, official discography, Discogs, 45cat, Official Charts, Wikipedia, Prince Vault. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference

"Purple Rain" was issued as the third single taken from Purple Rain, the sixth studio album by Prince and the first album credited to Prince And The Revolution. The release also marked the second single to carry the Prince And The Revolution billing. Colored 7" - USA - 7-29174 Purple vinyl + plastic picture sleeve Arriving ten weeks after the album's release, the single received extensive international distribution and continued the remarkable commercial momentum generated by the Purple Rain project. One unusual aspect of the release was the inclusion of "God (Love Theme From Purple Rain)" on most international editions. Although widely available outside North America, the track was omitted from American commercial releases and never received an official standalone release in the United States. The single further strengthened Prince's commercial success during 1984, becoming one of the defining releases of the era and extending the worldwide impact of the Purple Rain phenomenon. Colored 7" - USA - 7-29174 Purple vinyl + plastic picture sleeve RECORDING The recording of "Purple Rain" originated from a live performance at First Avenue in Minneapolis on August 3, 1983, during a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre. The concert was particularly significant as it marked Wendy Melvoin's first live appearance as a member of The Revolution. Producer David Z. recorded the performance using a mobile Record Plant recording system. Following the concert, further work was undertaken at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, where additional overdubs were added. Among these contributions was Lisa Coleman's string arrangement. The original performance ran for approximately eleven minutes before being edited for commercial release. A complete verse was removed, resulting in the shorter version used for the album and subsequent single releases. Purple Rain (4:02) STYLE & THEMES "Purple Rain" combines gospel, soul and rock ballad traditions within a large-scale, emotionally charged arrangement. The song developed from an earlier concept into the anthemic recording that ultimately became one of Prince's signature works. Prince explained the title and imagery as representing transformation and spiritual guidance. The combination of red and blue forming purple was used symbolically to represent faith, love and finding direction through personal struggle. The accompanying track, "God", explores more explicitly spiritual territory. Built around experimental vocal treatments and religious imagery, the recording incorporates references to biblical themes while extending the mystical atmosphere associated with the Purple Rain era. God (3:59) TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • Purple Rain — Originally captured live before being enhanced with studio overdubs. The recording became one of Prince's most celebrated compositions and remained a centrepiece of his live performances throughout his career. • God — A spiritually themed companion piece. The track blended atmospheric production with religious imagery and experimental vocal approaches. Test pressing - USA - 7-29174 RELEASE HISTORY Released on September 26, 1984 in the United States and issued internationally during the same period, "Purple Rain" was distributed in numerous territories and formats. Commercial editions included 7-inch and 12-inch singles, alongside several promotional releases. International markets received "God (Love Theme From Purple Rain)" as the B-side, while American editions differed by not making the track commercially available. This distinction made the international releases particularly notable among collectors. The single became another major chart success for Prince And The Revolution, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on Billboard Black Singles. The song later returned to the charts following Prince's passing in 2016 and again during subsequent reissues and renewed public interest. Test pressing - USA - 7-29174 CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS AMERICA USA: Billboard Hot 100 — Entry: October 6, 1984 — Peak: 2 — Weeks: 16 USA: Billboard Black Singles — Entry: October 13, 1984 — Peak: 4 — Weeks: 14 USA: Billboard Hot 100 (Re-entry) — Entry: May 7, 2016 — Peak: 4 USA: Billboard Hot 100 (Re-entry) — Entry: January 17, 2026 — Peak: 27 — Weeks: 1 Colored 12" - USA - 0-20267 Limited edition pressed on purple vinyl Purple Rain (8:45) PERSONNEL Prince — lead vocals, backing vocals, lead guitar, synthesizers, string arrangement Wendy Melvoin — rhythm guitar, backing vocals, string conductor Lisa Coleman — synthesizers, backing vocals, string arrangement, string conductor Matt Fink — Yamaha CP‑70 electric grand piano, backing vocals Brown Mark — bass guitar, backing vocals Bobby Z. — Simmons SDSV, Linn LM‑1, cymbals Novi Novog — violin, viola Colored 12" - USA - 0-20267 Limited edition pressed on purple vinyl God (3:59) David Coleman — cello Suzie Katayama — cello PRODUCTION Produced by Prince And The Revolution Label: Warner Bros. Records NOTES • Third single released from Purple Rain. • Second single credited to Prince And The Revolution. • Released approximately ten weeks after the album. • "God (Love Theme From Purple Rain)" appeared on international editions but was not commercially issued in the United States. • Recorded live at First Avenue, Minneapolis, on August 3, 1983. • Wendy Melvoin made her live debut with The Revolution during the recording performance. • Recorded by David Z. using the Record Plant mobile recording unit. • Additional overdubs were completed at Sunset Sound, Los Angeles. • A UK 12" poster edition was issued under catalogue number W9174T. Colored promotional 12" - USA - PRO-A-2192 A Side Purple Rain (Edit 4:02) B Side Purple Rain (LP Version 8:45) Colored promotional 12" - USA - PRO-A-2192 A Side Purple Rain (Edit 4:02) B Side Purple Rain (LP Version 8:45) RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Catalogue Date Format Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records USA 7-29174 September 26, 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Canada 92 91747 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Peru F-WBR-0729174.9 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records UK W9174 September 10, 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Ireland W9174 September 10, 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Germany 929 174-7 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Spain 929 174-7 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records France 929 174-7 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Italy 92 9174-7 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Portugal 759 92-9174-7 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records South Africa WBS 469 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Japan P-1904 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Australia MX209491-2 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records New Zealand 729174 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Philippines WB-77-416 1984 7" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records USA 0-20267 September 26, 1984 12" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Canada 92 02670 1984 12" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Ecuador 80000-29 1984 12" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Germany 920 267-0 1984 12" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records France 920 267-0 1984 12" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Spain MS 920 267-0 1984 12" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records Australia MX209615 1984 12" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records New Zealand 020267 1984 12" Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records USA 7-29174 September 26, 1984 7" Promo Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records USA PRO-A-2192 September 26, 1984 12" Promo Prince And The Revolution Purple Rain Warner Bros. Records UK W9174T September 10, 1984 12" Poster Sleeve TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting 7" 7-29174 / W9174 and variants A. Purple Rain (Edit) (4:02) B. God (3:59) 12" 0-20267 / W9174T and variants A. Purple Rain (8:45) B. God (3:59) 7" Promo 7-29174 A. Purple Rain (Edit) (4:02) B. Purple Rain (Edit) (4:02) 12" Promo PRO-A-2192 A. Purple Rain (Edit) (4:02) B. Purple Rain (LP Version) (8:45) SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2. All single artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. 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This Albert Lea Tribune article from September 27 1987 recounts an unexpected late‑night performance by Prince in the San Fernando Valley following his MTV Awards appearance. The show, held at a remote heavy‑metal venue, became one of the most talked‑about post‑award events of the year. Publication: The Albert Lea Tribune / Evening Tribune Date: September 27 1987 Country: United States On the night of the MTV Awards, Prince staged a surprise performance at the Country Club, a heavy‑metal haven in the San Fernando Valley. Word leaked out only a day before, and tickets were distributed privately on a “who‑you‑know” basis. The venue was packed with celebrities and industry insiders awaiting the announced midnight set, which didn’t begin until after 2 a.m. The article describes the show as remarkable, highlighted by a marching band of percussionists led by Sheila E, Prince’s protégé. The impromptu concert followed his televised MTV appearance earlier that evening, extending the celebration into the early hours. CONTEXT AND NOTES This spontaneous performance reflected Prince’s flair for unpredictability and his close connection with Los Angeles’ music scene. Coming directly after his MTV Awards debut with a new band, the event reinforced his reputation for turning ordinary nights into legendary experiences. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Surprise post‑MTV Awards performance at the Country Club Era: 1987 – Sign O’ the Times / MTV Awards Era Tone: Excited and exclusive Photography: Text‑only report (no photo in this edition) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Prince’s unannounced show in San  Fernando Valley after the MTV Awards Exclusive attendance by celebrities and industry figures Sheila E leading a marching band of  percussionists All newspaper scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non‑commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

This introspective and funky mid-tempo track marked the lead single from Prince’s 15th studio album Come, signaling a shift toward a more raw and independent sound as he navigated his final years under the Warner Bros. contract. Released just a week before the album dropped, “Letitgo” showcased Prince’s continued evolution while maintaining the core elements of his signature Minneapolis funk. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: September 27, 1994 Catalogue: 9 18074-2 Format: CD Single (Cardboard Slip-In Sleeve) Country: USA TRACK LIST Letitgo (4:18) Solo (3:49) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version on Come (1994) Maxi-single with multiple remixes International releases (including UK/Europe with additional tracks like “Alexa De Paris”) PERSONNEL Produced, arranged and composed by Prince THE STORY “Letitgo” was the first single released from Come, arriving on September 27, 1994 — exactly one week before the album itself. The song’s laid-back groove and candid lyrics about letting go of past relationships and industry pressures resonated with fans during a transitional period for Prince. The B-side “Solo” is also taken directly from the Come album, making this a concise preview of the project. A maxi-single followed with various remixes, though none were handled by Prince himself. CONTEXT & NOTES Housed in a cardboard slip-in sleeve with striking black-and-white photography, this US CD single is a clean, minimalist release typical of the era. It was part of Prince’s strategy to fulfill his Warner Bros. contractual obligations while preparing for full independence. The single was reissued in later compilations and remains a fan favorite for its emotional depth. CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100 – #31 US Billboard Hot R&B Singles – #10 RELATED MATERIAL Prince (1994) Come (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.

Ingrid Chavez is the debut album by poet and singer Ingrid Chavez, released on September 24, 1991 by Paisley Park Records. Although the album is widely known and often referenced as May 19, 1992, it was never officially given a title. Only Ingrid Chavez's name appears on the album spine, and the handwritten date featured on the artwork led many fans and collectors to incorrectly assume it was the album's title. Chavez later explained that the date represented a journal-entry concept, reflecting the highly personal and diary-like nature of the poetry contained within the project. The album features significant contributions from Prince, credited as Paisley Park on several recordings. Five tracks, "Heaven Must Be Near", "Elephant Box", "Slappy Dappy", "Jadestone" and "Whispering Dandelions", received musical and production input from Prince, while "Candle Dance" included Prince on guitar and keyboards. Combining spoken-word poetry, ambient textures, experimental arrangements and intimate lyrical themes, the album remains one of the most unique releases associated with the Paisley Park label. Track Listing (LP Format) Side one • Heaven Must Be Near — Ingrid Chavez, Prince, Levi Seacer Jr. — 7:07 • Hippy Blood — Ingrid Chavez — • Candle Dance — Ingrid Chavez, Michael Koppelman — 3:43 • Elephant Box — Ingrid Chavez, Prince — 3:51• Slappy Dappy — Ingrid Chavez, Prince — 4:05 Side two • Little Mama — Ingrid Chavez — • Jadestone — Ingrid Chavez, Prince — 0:44 • Wintersong — Ingrid Chavez — • Spiritual Storm — Ingrid Chavez — • Sad Puppet Dance — Ingrid Chavez — • Whispering Dandelions — Ingrid Chavez, Prince — 1:59 Total length: 40:46 Album Details Released: September 24, 1991 Recorded: December 1987; August 1989; March-April 1991 Studios: Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA; Larrabee Sound Studios, North Hollywood, California, USA Length: 40:46 Labels: Paisley Park Records Producer: Prince (as Paisley Park), Michael Koppelman Packaging The album's artwork deliberately avoided presenting a traditional album title. Instead, the handwritten date "May 19, 1992" appeared on the cover, creating the widespread misconception that it was the album's official title. Ingrid Chavez later clarified that the date symbolised a journal entry and was intended to reinforce the deeply personal nature of the poetry contained within the record. The visual presentation complemented the album's intimate and reflective atmosphere, with art direction and design by Deborah Norcross and photography by Mark Abrahams. Reception Although the album failed to enter the charts and achieved only modest commercial sales, it developed a reputation among Prince collectors and Paisley Park enthusiasts as a distinctive and highly individual artistic statement. Critics and fans have often noted the unusual combination of spoken-word poetry, atmospheric production and Prince's subtle musical contributions. Over time the album has become appreciated as a unique entry within the extended Paisley Park catalogue. The album was issued by Paisley Park Records in multiple formats during 1991, including LP, cassette and compact disc editions. Some pressings featured the handwritten date "May 19, 1992" on the disc face or label artwork, contributing to the long-standing misconception that this was the album's title. Despite minor artwork variations between territories and formats, the release remained officially untitled, with Ingrid Chavez's name serving as the sole identifying title on the packaging and spine. Tape Cassette Release (MC) Side 1 • Heaven Must Be Near — Ingrid Chavez, Prince, Levi Seacer Jr. — 7:07 • Hippy Blood — Ingrid Chavez — • Candle Dance — Ingrid Chavez, Michael Koppelman — 3:43 • Elephant Box — Ingrid Chavez, Prince — 3:51 • Slappy Dappy — Ingrid Chavez, Prince — 4:05 Side 2 • Little Mama — Ingrid Chavez — • Jadestone — Ingrid Chavez, Prince — 0:44 • Wintersong — Ingrid Chavez — • Spiritual Storm — Ingrid Chavez — • Sad Puppet Dance — Ingrid Chavez — • Whispering Dandelions — Ingrid Chavez, Prince — 1:59 CD Release (1991) • Heaven Must Be Near — 7:07 • Hippy Blood — • Candle Dance — 3:43 • Elephant Box — 3:51 • Slappy Dappy — 4:05 • Little Mama — • Jadestone — 0:44 • Wintersong — • Spiritual Storm — • Sad Puppet Dance — • Whispering Dandelions — 1:59 Personnel (Full Track-Specific Credits) Ingrid Chavez Vocals Prince All instruments on "Heaven Must Be Near", "Elephant Box", "Slappy Dappy", "Jadestone" and "Whispering Dandelions" (uncredited); guitar and keyboards on "Candle Dance" (uncredited) Levi Seacer Jr. Unidentified instruments on "Heaven Must Be Near" (uncredited) Michael Koppelman All instruments on "Candle Dance" except where noted (uncredited) Additional Personnel Femi Jiya – engineer Sylvia Massy – second engineer Stephen Marcussen – mastering Deborah Norcross – art direction and design Mark Abrahams – photography Technical Prince (as Paisley Park) – producer, mixing engineer Michael Koppelman – producer, engineer, mixing engineer Stephen Marcussen – mastering Prince Vault, Discogs, 45cat, Sleevographia2, Wikipedia. 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The debut single from The Time, marking the first release by the group and the first single release involving Prince (uncredited on writing and performance). Publication / Source: Warner Bros. Records Date: June 26, 1981 (US) Format: 7" Vinyl Single THE SINGLE TRACKLIST The first single from The Time’s self-titled debut album. Prince largely wrote and performed “Get It Up” (uncredited), while “After Hi School” was written by Dez Dickerson with Prince performing most instruments. Both tracks are edits from the album. Side A 1. Get It Up (3:05) Side B 1. After Hi School (2:48) CONTEXT AND NOTES RELATED MATERIAL Released four weeks before The Time’s debut album, “Get It Up” was the group’s first official release. It reached No. 6 on the Billboard Soul Chart but did not enter the Pop Chart. This single launched The Time as a project closely tied to Prince’s expanding Minneapolis Sound universe. For more Prince-related and 1981 releases, check out the tags at the bottom of the page. INTERNATIONAL RELEASES SOURCES • Belgium – Warner Bros. (1981) (Sleeve above) • Brazil – Warner Bros. (1981) • USA – Warner Bros. (1981) Warner Bros. Records, June 26, 1981 Cat #: WBS-49774 Prince Vault , Sleevographia2. All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

Prince released the non-album track “Gotta Stop (Messin' About)” as a UK single on June 12, 1981, backed with “Uptown”. It was issued in multiple configurations but failed to chart despite heavy promotion. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: June 26, 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, New Wave A-Side: “Gotta Stop (Messin' About)” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Uptown” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST UK 7" Single (K 17819) A. Gotta Stop (Messin' About) B. Uptown UK 12" Single (K 17819 / FWB 0484) A. Gotta Stop (Messin’ About) – 2:54 B1. Uptown – 5:30 B2. Head – 4:38 CHART PERFORMANCE United Kingdom: Did not chart (reached #130 on Record Business chart) Sounds Music Paper (UK) - June 20, 1981 This release marked one of the earliest examples of Prince issuing non-album tracks as singles/B-sides. Despite heavy promotion coinciding with his first UK gigs, it did not chart. The song later appeared on The Hits/The B-Sides and Prince 4Ever. A warning sticker was added to some copies due to the suggestive content. LINKED RELEASES UK 7" Single – Warner Bros. – K 17819 (with Uptown) UK 7" Single – Warner Bros. – LV 47 / K 26180 (with I Wanna Be Your Lover) INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS UK 12" Single with “Head” as additional track Later US release as B-side to “Let’s Work” 12" Single PERSONNEL Prince – lead and backing vocals, electric guitars, Oberheim OB-X, bass guitar, drums, handclaps Production Produced by Prince THE STORY “Gotta Stop (Messin' About)” is a keyboard-driven non-album track recorded around the Dirty Mind era. It was released in the UK as a follow-up single, with two different 7" versions and a 12" edition featuring the Dirty Mind track “Head”.CONTEXT & NOTES This was one of the first times Prince released non-album material as a single/B-side — a practice that would become signature in his career. Despite promotion tied to his first UK performances, the single was not a commercial success. It later appeared on The Hits/The B-Sides and Prince 4Ever. RELATED MATERIAL Album: Dirty Mind (1980) Prince (November - 26 - 1980) Dirty Mind / When We’re Dancing Close And Slow – Single 7" US Prince (October 1980) Head / Uptown – Single 7" PH / 12" US Prince (November 1980) Uptown / Crazy You – Single 7" JP Prince (September 10 1980) Uptown / Crazy You – Single 7" US SOURCES Prince Vault Discogs 45cat 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.

The June 24, 1988 edition of the St. Cloud Times reports on Prince’s upcoming European summer tour, noting the massive amount of equipment and stage production involved. Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: June 24, 1988 Country: United States Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Section: News / Entertainment THE STORY The article states that more than one cargo jet will be needed to haul 100 tons of stage and equipment for Prince’s summer tour in Europe. Spokesperson Bob Merlis confirmed the tour starts July 8 with four dates in Paris, followed by shows in Milan, Antwerp, London, Helsinki, Stockholm. CONTEXT AND NOTES This announcement was made ahead of Prince’s 1988 European tour, which followed the Lovesexy album and tour. The piece highlights the large-scale production Prince was known for at the time. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Tour announcement Era: 1988 (Lovesexy era) Tone: Informative, anticipatory Photography: Text-based article (no photo in clipping) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Headline “Prince packs plenty for tour” Details on the scale of the European tour Mention of Bob Merlis as Warner Bros. publicity vice president Typical newspaper entertainment news layout RELATED MATERIAL June 24, 1990 The Independent “Nude” tour review For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES St. Cloud Times, June 24, 1988 All magazine scans, newspaper cuttings, scrapbook items, 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.