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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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 Evening Standard feature previews Prince's forthcoming London appearances at the Apollo Hammersmith, presenting him as one of popular music's most influential and enduring performers. The article examines his continued artistic vitality, the impact of Rainbow Children, and expectations for the upcoming One Nite Alone tour. Publication: Evening Standard Date: October 3, 2002 Country: United Kingdom The feature opens by comparing Prince to David Bowie, noting that many of the same descriptions frequently applied to Bowie could equally be used to describe Prince. While acknowledging that Prince was no longer dominating the charts as he had during the 1980s, the article argues that his influence remained visible throughout contemporary music. The writer notes that artists including Basement Jaxx, Macy Gray and Beck had all drawn inspiration from Prince's work. Following his well-publicised departure from Warner Bros. Records and a brief partnership with Arista, the article suggests that Prince had increasingly turned to the internet as a means of distributing and promoting his music directly to fans. Particular attention is given to Rainbow Children, released the previous year. The article describes the album as a departure from the funk-based approach of some of Prince's recent recordings, instead embracing a more sophisticated and stripped-back jazz-influenced sound. The lyrical content is also highlighted, with the reviewer noting Prince's continued exploration of spirituality and faith. The preview examines the One Nite Alone tour, which had already visited theatres across America before arriving in Britain. Reports from the United States suggested that Prince had been performing lengthy sets lasting around three hours, often without a fixed set list. The article notes that the shows relied less on dancers and visual spectacle and instead focused on musicianship. Performing with the New Power Generation and veteran saxophonist Maceo Parker, Prince was expected to draw heavily from Rainbow Children while also revisiting classic material including "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "Diamonds And Pearls". The article concludes by describing the concerts as a different kind of show from one of pop music's greatest performers. CONTEXT AND NOTES Published immediately before Prince's London performances at the Apollo Hammersmith, the article captures a period in which he was reshaping both his music and his relationship with the music industry. Rather than relying on past successes, he was continuing to experiment artistically while embracing direct-to-fan distribution methods. The feature is notable for recognising Prince's broad influence on contemporary musicians while also highlighting the more intimate and musically focused nature of the One Nite Alone performances. The result is a portrait of an artist who remained creatively ambitious more than two decades into his recording career. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Preview of Prince's Apollo Hammersmith performances Era: 2002 The Rainbow Children / One Nite Alone era Tone: Appreciative and anticipatory Photography: Large black-and-white promotional portrait of Prince WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS • Preview of Prince's Apollo Hammersmith concerts • Discussion of The Rainbow Children album • References to the One Nite Alone tour and New Power Generation • Commentary on Prince's continuing influence on contemporary music

A hometown “Critic’s choice” preview in the Star Tribune promoting Morris Day and the revamped Time’s performance at First Avenue, noting their hopes of appearing as extras in Prince’s forthcoming movie Purple Rain. Publication: Star Tribune Date: Friday, September 30, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: Critic’s choice / Music Title: Critic’s choice/Music THE STORY The short piece invites readers to see Morris Day and the revamped Time strut their stuff at First Avenue on Tuesday. It highlights the group’s connection to Prince and mentions the opportunity for audience members to potentially land roles as extras in Prince’s new movie Purple Rain. Ticket and casting contact information is provided. CONTEXT AND NOTES This preview appeared during the filming of Purple Rain in Minneapolis. The Time (led by Morris Day) was central to the film’s storyline, and this show was part of the organic crossover between Prince’s real-life musical circle and the movie’s narrative. First Avenue continued to serve as the heart of Prince’s local scene. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert preview – First Avenue (The Time) Era: Purple Rain pre-production (1983) Tone: Promotional and community-focused Photography: Black & white photo of Morris Day performing Visual Motifs: Standard newspaper “Critic’s choice” column with photo WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Early local promotion tying The Time’s live show to Purple Rain casting The close-knit Minneapolis music scene surrounding Prince Anticipation building for the film project 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.

Krush Groove is the soundtrack album to the Michael Schultz film Krush Groove. The album was released on September 30, 1985, four weeks before the film's theatrical release. The soundtrack is notable within the Prince-related catalogue for including Sheila E.'s Holly Rock, a track written by Prince but credited to Sheila E. The song was not included on any of Sheila E.'s own contemporary studio albums, making the soundtrack its original album home. The album brought together artists from the worlds of hip-hop, R&B, funk and pop, reflecting the emerging mid-1980s hip-hop culture depicted in the film. RECORDING Prince's contribution to the soundtrack, Holly Rock, was recorded in April 1985 at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, California. Sheila E. performed lead vocals and percussion on the track. Prince provided background vocals and played all instruments except where noted, although these contributions were uncredited on the released soundtrack. Prince also produced the recording, although production credit was assigned to Sheila E. A Love Bizarre appears in the film itself but was not included on the soundtrack album. STYLE & THEMES The soundtrack combines hip-hop, R&B, funk, dance-pop and contemporary urban music styles. Holly Rock combines Sheila E.'s vocal and percussion-driven performance with Prince's tightly structured Minneapolis-influenced production. The track sits comfortably alongside the soundtrack's blend of rap, funk and dance-oriented material. The album serves as both a companion to the film and a snapshot of the rapidly expanding crossover between hip-hop and mainstream popular music during 1985. RELEASE HISTORY Released on September 30, 1985 through Warner Bros. Records. Issued four weeks before the theatrical release of the Krush Groove motion picture. Originally released on LP and cassette, with the compact disc edition issued as a reissue of the original album configuration TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • (Krush Groove) Can't Stop The Street — Chaka Khan contribution to the soundtrack. • I Can't Live Without My Radio — LL Cool J recording. • If I Ruled The World — Curtis Blow performance. • All You Can Eat — Fat Boys contribution. • Feel The Spin — Debbie Harry recording featured on the soundtrack. • Holly Rock — Sheila E. performance written by Prince and produced by Prince, although both credits were assigned to Sheila E. • She's On It — Debut single by the Beastie Boys. • Love Triangle — Gap Band recording. • Tender Love — Force MD's performance written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. • Krush Groovin' — Performed by the Krush Groove All-Stars. AMERICA Country Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks USA Billboard Top Pop Albums October 26, 1985 79 20 USA Billboard Top Black Albums November 2, 1985 14 22 PERSONNEL Sheila E. — vocals, percussion Prince — background vocals, instruments (uncredited) PRODUCTION Produced by Prince (uncredited; credited to Sheila E.) Executive Producer — Doug McHenry Executive Producer — Kurtis Blow Executive Producer — Russell Simmons Mastered by Lee Herschberg Label: Warner Bros. Records Recorded At: Sunset Sound, Hollywood, California Length: 47:43 NOTES • Soundtrack album to the Michael Schultz film Krush Groove. • Released four weeks before the movie reached cinemas. • Issued on September 30, 1985. • Contains Sheila E.'s Holly Rock, one of the key Prince-related recordings of 1985. • Holly Rock was written by Prince but credited to Sheila E. • Prince's musical and production involvement was largely uncredited. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format Various Artists Krush Groove Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Warner Bros. Records USA Not Supplied September 30, 1985 LP Various Artists Krush Groove Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Warner Bros. Records USA Not Supplied September 30, 1985 Cassette Various Artists Krush Groove Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Warner Bros. Records USA Not Supplied Later Issue CD TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP Not Supplied SIDE ONE: • (Krush Groove) Can't Stop The Street – Chaka Khan • I Can't Live Without My Radio – LL Cool J • If I Ruled The World – Curtis Blow • All You Can Eat – Fat Boys • Feel The Spin – Debbie Harry SIDE TWO: • Holly Rock – Sheila E. • She's On It – Beastie Boys • Love Triangle – Gap Band • Tender Love – Force MD's • Krush Groovin' – Krush Groove All-Stars CD Not Supplied TRACK LISTING: • (Krush Groove) Can't Stop The Street – Chaka Khan • I Can't Live Without My Radio – LL Cool J • If I Ruled The World – Curtis Blow • All You Can Eat – Fat Boys • Feel The Spin – Debbie Harry • Holly Rock – Sheila E. • She's On It – Beastie Boys • Love Triangle – Gap Band • Tender Love – Force MD's • Krush Groovin' – Krush Groove All-Stars SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs. 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"Free Urself" was released as a standalone digital single on September 30, 2015 through NPG Records. The release arrived without advance announcement and appeared only two weeks after the physical and download release of Hitnrun Phase One. Although released during the same period, the track was not connected to Hitnrun Phase One and was issued as an entirly separate project. Two days before its commercial release, the song had been made available as Tidal's Purple Pick of the Week, giving listeners an early opportunity to hear the recording. The single holds particular significance within Prince's catalogue as it became the final single released during his lifetime, arriving approximately six months before his passing in April 2016. Unlike many of Prince's contemporary releases, "Free Urself" was not accompanied by a remix programme, physical formats or expanded editions. The release remained a standalone digital-only single. RECORDING Written and produced by Prince. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • Free Urself — A standalone Prince recording released independently from any album project. The song was first previewed through Tidal before becoming available as a worldwide digital download. RELEASE HISTORY The track debuted on September 28, 2015 as Tidal's Purple Pick of the Week. Two days later, on September 30, 2015, it received a surprise worldwide digital release through NPG Records. The single was distributed through iTunes and other digital platforms and was never issued in any physical format. No alternate versions, special editions or reissues were released. NOTES • Released without prior announcement. • Made available two days earlier as Tidal's Purple Pick of the Week. • Issued two weeks after Hitnrun Phase One. • The song is not connected to Hitnrun Phase One. • Released worldwide through digital platforms. • No physical formats were issued. • No alternate versions, special editions or reissues were released. • Prince appeared by telephone on NBC's Today on the day of release to discuss the single and Hitnrun Phase One. • The artwork featured a shirt design based on an illustration by Spencer Derry ART. • The final single released during Prince's lifetime. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Catalogue Date Format Prince Free Urself NPG Records Worldwide id1044829074 September 30, 2015 Digital Single (.mp3) TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting Digital Single id1044829074 1. Free Urself (3:47) SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

Night Calls was the thirteenth full-length studio album by Joe Cocker. The album was released in the United Kingdom on October 7, 1991, with a substantially revised United States version following on July 14, 1992. The album is notable in Prince-related discography for including Five Women, a song written by Prince. The track was newly recorded by Joe Cocker's band for the album and did not contain any musical contributions by Prince. Prince later released his own version of the song as 5 Women on The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale. The album was recorded at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, California. Five Women was re-recorded by Joe Cocker's band specifically for the project. Although Joe Cocker wanted Prince to contribute guitar to the recording, Prince declined, reportedly telling him, "It's your baby now." Prince also offered the 1991 version of Old Friends 4 Sale for possible inclusion on the album, but Joe Cocker chose not to use it. The UK edition had a running time of 52:53 on CD and 43:56 on LP and cassette. STYLE & THEMES Night Calls combines rock, soul and blues influences that had become central to Joe Cocker's sound by the early 1990s. The UK release balanced original material with reinterpretations of established songs while showcasing Cocker's distinctive vocal style. The inclusion of Five Women added a Prince composition to the album's repertoire, bringing a darker and more dramatic lyrical element to the collection. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Love Is Alive — Opening track on the UK edition. • Little Bit Of Love — Included on the original UK configuration. • Please No More — Ballad featured on both UK and US editions. • There's A Storm Coming — Album track retained on UK releases. • You've Got To Hide Your Love Away — Cover version included on the UK album. • I Can Hear The River — One of the album's best-known tracks. • Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me — Interpretation of the Elton John composition. • Night Calls — Title track and key promotional single. • Five Women — Prince composition re-recorded by Joe Cocker's band with no musical involvement from Prince. • Can't Find My Way Home — Included on both UK and US editions. • Not Too Young To Die Of A Broken Heart — Included on the original UK release. • Out Of The Rain — Closing track on the UK album. RELEASE HISTORY The album was first released in the United Kingdom on October 7, 1991 through Capitol Records. A revised United States edition followed on July 14, 1992 featuring an alternate cover and altered track sequence. A European CD reissue issued in 1992 expanded the album to fifteen tracks and increased the running time to 68:35. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS AMERICA Country Chart Peak USA Billboard Top Pop Albums #111 EUROPE Country Chart Peak UK Gallup Album Chart #25 Austria Ö3 Austria #4 Switzerland Schweizer Hitparade #5 Germany Offizielle Top 100 #6 Netherlands Dutch Album Top 100 #18 CERTIFICATIONS Country Certification UK Silver France 2× Gold Germany Platinum PERSONNEL Joe Cocker — vocals Steve Holley — drums Phil Grande — guitar T.M. Stevens — bass guitar Greg Phillinganes — keyboards Girls Talk (Michelle Cross, Debra Lewis-Brown and Geraldine Clarke) — background vocals PRODUCTION Produced by David Tickle Recorded by David Tickle Engineered by David Tickle Mastered by Photography by Herb Ritts Artwork by Tim Smith (Crimson Productions, London) Design by Tim Smith (Crimson Productions, London) NOTES • Focused on the original UK release issued October 7, 1991. • Includes Five Women, written by Prince. • Prince did not perform on the recording. • Prince later released his own version as 5 Women on The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale. • Joe Cocker asked Prince to contribute guitar but Prince declined. • A revised US edition was released in July 1992 with an alternate cover and tracklist. • The album generated multiple singles across different territories. • Five Women was later released as a European single in 1992. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format Joe Cocker Night Calls Capitol Records UK CDP 79 8886 2 October 7, 1991 CD Joe Cocker Night Calls Capitol Records UK — October 7, 1991 LP Joe Cocker Night Calls Capitol Records UK — October 7, 1991 Cassette Joe Cocker Night Calls Capitol Records USA 97801 July 14, 1992 CD Joe Cocker Night Calls (European Reissue) Capitol Records Europe — 1992 CD TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting CD CDP 79 8886 2 Love Is Alive • Little Bit Of Love • Please No More • There's A Storm Coming • You've Got To Hide Your Love Away • I Can Hear The River • Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me • Night Calls • Five Women • Can't Find My Way Home • Not Too Young To Die Of A Broken Heart • Out Of The Rain LP — Side One: Love Is Alive • Little Bit Of Love • Please No More • There's A Storm Coming • You've Got To Hide Your Love Away Side Two: I Can Hear The River • Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me • Night Calls • Five Women • Can't Find My Way Home CD (US) 97801 Feels Like Forever • I Can Hear The River • Now That The Magic Has Gone • Can't Find My Way Home • Night Calls • Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me • Love Is Alive • Five Women • Please No More • Out Of The Rain • You've Got To Hide Your Love Away • When A Woman Cries SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. 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This short music industry report highlights Prince's extraordinary commercial success during the Purple Rain era. The article focuses on overwhelming demand for concert tickets, expanding tour plans, and the continuing chart dominance of both the Purple Rain album and the single "Let's Go Crazy." Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: September 23, 1984 Country: United States Appearing in the newspaper's music column, the article opens with the question, "Just how hot is Prince?" and immediately points to ticket sales as evidence of his popularity. The report states that 52,000 tickets for three concerts at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena sold out in a single day. Due to the demand, three additional performances had already been added, while a seventh show was reportedly under consideration. The article notes that the Detroit dates would serve as the opening shows of a major tour expected to continue for as long as a year and a half, with occasional breaks. The focus remains on the scale of audience demand and the growing momentum surrounding Prince's live performances. The report also highlights Prince's chart achievements. According to the article, Purple Rain had sold more than five million copies and was sitting at number one on the Billboard album chart for the ninth consecutive week. At the same time, "Let's Go Crazy" occupied the number one position on the singles chart, becoming Prince's second consecutive chart-topping single. The article presents these accomplishments as further confirmation of Prince's remarkable success during 1984. CONTEXT AND NOTES Published at the height of the Purple Rain phenomenon, the clipping captures a moment when Prince dominated both concert ticket sales and record charts. The article serves as a snapshot of the extraordinary commercial impact he was having across the United States during late 1984. Rather than providing a review or interview, the report concentrates on measurable indicators of success, including ticket demand, album sales and chart performance. The brief item demonstrates how Prince had become one of the biggest attractions in popular music and reflects the widespread attention surrounding his career during the Purple Rain era. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Report on Prince's ticket sales, tour expansion and chart success Era: 1984 Purple Rain era Tone: Celebratory and news-focused Photography: No photographs accompany the article; the clipping consists of a brief music news item WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS • Report that 52,000 tickets for three Detroit concerts sold out in one day • Additional tour dates added due to overwhelming demand • Purple Rain and "Let's Go Crazy" both holding number one chart positions SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs. All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

This article reports on the 24th annual Minnesota Music Awards held at the Red Carpet Nightclub in St. Cloud, Minnesota. While the focus is on the event itself and its local nominees, Prince is noted among the evening's major winners, receiving multiple honours despite not attending the ceremony. Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: September 23, 2004 Country: United States The article describes the Minnesota Music Awards, which attracted musicians, broadcasters and music fans from across the state to the Red Carpet Nightclub. The event featured performances from a variety of musical styles, including hip-hop, pop, jazz, grunge and rock, while awards were presented throughout the evening. Organisers highlighted the success of moving the ceremony outside the Twin Cities, bringing together a wide range of Minnesota artists in a different setting. Although much of the report centres on local nominees and performers, Prince receives specific mention among the night's award recipients. The article states that Prince, who was not present at the ceremony, won six awards. The honours included Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for Musicology, and Best National-Selling Album. The report places Prince among the major award winners recognised by members of the Minnesota Music Academy. The article also notes that several other artists and groups won multiple categories, while performances throughout the evening entertained attendees. Accompanying photographs show musicians performing on stage and audience members supporting the nominees and winners during the event. CONTEXT AND NOTES This clipping documents recognition received by Prince during the successful Musicology era. Rather than covering a concert or direct appearance, the article highlights the impact of his work through awards presented by the Minnesota Music Academy. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Prince wins six awards at the Minnesota Music Awards Era: 2004 Musicology era Tone: Informative and celebratory Photography: Photographs of musicians performing on stage and audience members attending the awards event SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs. All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.