Published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on October 31, 1982, this striking concert advertisement promotes Prince’s forthcoming 1999 Tour appearance at the University Center on Wednesday, November 24, 1982. The advert gives Prince top billing beneath the emphatic “LIVE IN CONCERT!” heading and large hand-rendered PRINCE lettering, while The Time are announced as special guests and Vanity 6 are given the particularly notable billing “And Introducing Vanity 6.” The concert was scheduled for 8:00 p.m., with reserved tickets offered at $10.50 and $11.50. As an archive piece, the advertisement does more than document a forthcoming Prince concert. It captures the way the 1999 Tour was being promoted at the time, bringing Prince and two closely connected acts together within a single presentation while preserving the original billing hierarchy, ticket prices and local sales information. The absence of a conventional artist photograph also makes the design particularly distinctive: the oversized illustrated PRINCE logo itself becomes the main visual attraction, with the practical concert information arranged underneath. The result is a compact but valuable contemporary document of the 1999 era as it was originally being advertised to concert audiences in late 1982. Advert Details Concert Details Artist: Prince Concert Date: November 24, 1982 Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Venue: University Center Publication Date: October 31, 1982 Time: 8:00 p.m. Tour: Prince 1999 Tour Tickets: $10.50 / $11.50 reserved Item: Concert advertisement Special Guest: The Time Country: United States Introducing: Vanity 6 The Advert Visual Presentation Billing The advertisement uses a black background with a large stylised PRINCE logo occupying much of the upper section. Prince receives top billing under “LIVE IN CONCERT!” and “PRINCE 1999 TOUR.” The hand-rendered lettering gives the advert a deliberately distinctive appearance rather than relying on a conventional photograph. The Time are billed as the special guest, while Vanity 6 are introduced beneath them. Practical venue, date, ticket and outlet information fills the lower portion. The hierarchy clearly presents the three connected acts as part of the same concert presentation. Concert Information Event Details Tour Prince 1999 Tour Venue University Center Date Wednesday, November 24, 1982 Time 8:00 p.m. Reserved Tickets $10.50 / $11.50 The Bill Artist Advert Billing Prince Prince 1999 Tour The Time Special Guest Vanity 6 Introducing The advert captures the three-act presentation associated with this period, placing Prince at the centre while giving prominent billing to The Time and the newly introduced Vanity 6. Ticket Outlets Philadelphia Area Additional Outlets Spectrum Box Office King James Records U.C.C. Box Office Webb’s Department Store All Ticketron locations Ida’s Restaurant, 19th and Columbia Dazz Records, Camden Context And Notes The Tour The Advert The advertisement promotes Prince’s 1999 Tour during the opening period of the campaign surrounding the 1999 era. The advert is particularly useful as an archival item because it preserves the original billing, ticket prices, date, time and sales outlets in one contemporary piece. The Time appear as the featured special guest. Vanity 6 are specifically presented with the wording “And Introducing Vanity 6.” The advertised performance was scheduled for November 24, 1982. The stylised PRINCE lettering provides the dominant visual element, with no concert photograph required. Feature Highlights Publication Concert The Philadelphia Inquirer Prince 1999 Tour Date: October 31, 1982 Date: November 24, 1982 Item: Full concert advert Venue: University Center Main Artist: Prince Special Guest: The Time Additional Artist: Vanity 6 Time: 8:00 p.m. Ticket Price: $10.50 / $11.50 reserved Ticketing: Multiple local outlets What The Advert Shows Promotion Practical Information “LIVE IN CONCERT!” University Center “PRINCE 1999 TOUR” Wednesday, November 24, 1982 The Time as special guest 8:00 p.m. Vanity 6 introduced on the bill Reserved tickets at $10.50 and $11.50 Large stylised Prince logo Full list of local ticket outlets 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.

This West Central Tribune news feature reports that the world premiere of the stage musical based on Prince’s Purple Rain had been postponed until autumn 2025 to provide additional time for creative development. Originally planned for an earlier Minneapolis engagement, the production was rescheduled for a month-long run at the State Theatre, with plans for Broadway to follow its local premiere. Publication: West Central Tribune Date: October 30, 2024 Country: United States Writer: Ross Raihala Original Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press THE STORY Published under the headline “The new ‘Purple Rain’ musical has been pushed back to the fall of 2025,” Ross Raihala reports that the world premiere of the stage adaptation had been delayed to allow: “more time for creative development.” The musical had originally been announced for a run from April 10 through May 11, 2025. Under the revised schedule, the production was expected to play the State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis from October 16 through November 16, 2025. The article states that the production was then intended to move to Broadway following its Minneapolis run. TICKETS At the time the article was published, individual tickets had not yet gone on sale. Season subscribers were being contacted with further information concerning the changed dates. Dale B. Stark, director of marketing and communications for Hennepin Arts, is quoted saying: “We will do everything we can to accommodate reseating requests throughout the process.” BOBBY Z AND MORRIS HAYES The article identifies two musicians with particularly strong connections to Prince as advisers on the stage production. Robert “Bobby Z.” Rivkin, drummer with the Revolution, and Morris Hayes, described as a New Power Generation keyboardist and longtime musical director, were advising the producers. Their involvement provides a direct musical link between the new theatrical production and Prince’s wider performing history. THE BOOK The musical features a book by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, described in the article as a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant. The stage adaptation is based upon the original Purple Rain screenplay by: Albert Magnoli William Blinn PURPLE RAIN The newspaper describes the original film as semi-autobiographical and notes that it was filmed at First Avenue and elsewhere around Minneapolis. The article reports that Purple Rain earned $70.3 million worldwide against a $7.2 million budget. The film also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. PHOTOGRAPHY A substantial colour image accompanies the feature, reproducing artwork from a reissue of Purple Rain. The printed caption reads: “Cover art for a reissue of Prince and the Revolution’s ‘Purple Rain.’” The image is credited: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY The feature notes that in 2019, the Library of Congress selected Purple Rain for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. The stated reason was the film’s status as: “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” CASTING The production was also preparing to conduct open casting-call auditions in Minneapolis for all roles. At the time of publication, specific audition dates had not yet been announced. The newspaper states that further information would be released in the coming months. CONTEXT AND NOTES This clipping captures the Purple Rain stage musical while the project remained in development. The most significant change documented is the postponement from the originally announced April 10-May 11, 2025 engagement to the revised October 16-November 16, 2025 Minneapolis run. Importantly, the article presents Broadway as the production’s intended destination after the local engagement rather than documenting a confirmed Broadway opening date. The involvement of Bobby Z. and Morris Hayes is particularly noteworthy for the Prince archive, connecting musicians with direct links to the Revolution and New Power Generation to the development of the theatrical adaptation. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Postponement of the Purple Rain stage musical Publication Date: October 30, 2024 Revised Minneapolis Run: October 16-November 16, 2025 Venue: State Theatre, Minneapolis Previously Announced Run: April 10-May 11, 2025 Writer: Ross Raihala Advisers Mentioned: Bobby Z. and Morris Hayes Book: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Based On Screenplay By: Albert Magnoli and William Blinn WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS • The Purple Rain musical postponed until autumn 2025 • Additional time required for creative development • New Minneapolis dates of October 16-November 16, 2025 • State Theatre identified as the venue • Broadway intended to follow the Minneapolis engagement 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. 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“Don’t U wanna come?” Prince’s 3121 era is officially expanding. Following the earlier unannounced retailer appearance of a mysterious 3121 (Deluxe) package, the Prince Official Store has now opened pre-orders for 3121 Expanded Edition in 3LP + Blu-ray and 2CD + Blu-ray configurations. The release combines the original 12-track 2006 album with 10 additional tracks, including previously unreleased material, while the Blu-ray contains three official promotional videos and, most significantly, a complete concert filmed during Prince’s Per4ming Live @ 3121 Las Vegas residency in January 2007. Artist: Prince Title: 3121 Expanded Edition Announcement / Pre-Order: October 26, 2026 Expected Ship Date: December 11, 2026 Formats: 3LP + Blu-ray / 2CD + Blu-ray Original Album: 3121 Original Album Release: 2006 Original Album Tracks: 12 Additional Audio Tracks: 10 Blu-ray: 3121 Las Vegas Live complete concert + three official music videos THE NEWS What initially appeared to be an early retailer leak has now developed into an official Prince release. The Prince Official Store has opened pre-orders for 3121 Expanded Edition, confirming considerably more detail than was available when Tower Records Ireland prematurely listed a release simply called 3121 (Deluxe). The principal configurations are: 3121 Expanded Edition – 3LP + Blu-ray 3121 Expanded Edition – 2CD + Blu-ray The official description presents the release as an expansion beyond the original 3121 album, bringing together the familiar 12-track record with ten additional recordings. The expanded presentation also incorporates a substantial visual element through a dedicated Blu-ray. FROM RETAILER LEAK TO OFFICIAL RELEASE The first indication that a larger 3121 project was approaching came when Tower Records Ireland listed an unannounced 3121 (Deluxe). At that stage, the retailer showed: Double CD + Blu-ray Triple Vinyl + Blu-ray but neither the contents of the Blu-ray nor the additional audio programme had been officially confirmed. The new Prince Store listing now answers the major questions raised by that appearance. The final title is: 3121 Expanded Edition and the Blu-ray is indeed connected directly with the Las Vegas residency, while the audio component expands the original studio album with ten additional tracks. 3LP + BLU-RAY EDITION The vinyl configuration is listed by the Prince Official Store at: £61.00 SKU: 5QLPPR104 Expected Ship Date: December 11, 2026 The three LPs contain the complete original album across Sides A-D, followed by ten additional tracks spread across Sides E and F. 2CD + BLU-RAY EDITION The CD configuration is listed at: £23.00 SKU: 5QCDPR074 Expected Ship Date: December 11, 2026 CD 1 contains the original 3121 album. CD 2 contains the ten additional recordings. The same Blu-ray programme accompanies the CD edition. THE ORIGINAL 3121 ALBUM Originally released in 2006, 3121 contains twelve tracks: 3121 Lolita Te Amo Corazón Black Sweat Incense And Candles Love Satisfied Fury The Word Beautiful, Loved And Blessed The Dance Get On The Boat The official announcement describes the album through its blend of funk, soul, rock and pop, highlighting songs including “Black Sweat,” “Te Amo Corazón,” “Fury” and “Beautiful, Loved And Blessed.” THE EXPANDED MATERIAL The most important audio addition is a second programme containing 10 tracks beyond the original album. These are: Time Of Ur Life The Streets Of Panama Another Girl The Word (Acoustic) Elixer Glass Cutter Love (Acoustic) Ur’e Such A Tease Te Amo Corazón (Acoustic) Girls In The Band The official description confirms that the additional programme includes previously unreleased material. At present, the wording supplied does not specify individually which of the ten recordings are receiving their first official release, so the Chronicle should not assign unreleased status on a track-by-track basis until that information is formally clarified. THE BLU-RAY The most significant confirmation concerns the video component. The Blu-ray contains a complete concert filmed during Prince’s Per4ming Live @ 3121 Las Vegas residency in January 2007. This confirms that the Blu-ray is not simply a collection of contemporary promotional videos. The disc also includes the official videos for: Fury Te Amo Corazón Black Sweat Taken together, the concert and promotional videos substantially broaden the retrospective scope of the Expanded Edition beyond the original studio album. 3121 LAS VEGAS LIVE The concert programme comprises 21 performances: 3121 Girls & Boys Satisfied Down By The Riverside Purple Rain Lolita Black Sweat Kiss Shhh Musicology / Prince And The Band Pass The Peas I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) Love Changes Somewhere Over The Rainbow / Nine Million Bicycles (Medley) If I Was Your Girlfriend Pink Cashmere Cream U Got The Look Crazy Get On The Boat Play That Funky Music The programme ranges across several periods of Prince’s catalogue while incorporating covers and material from 3121. OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEOS The Blu-ray additionally includes three promotional videos from the 3121 era: Fury Te Amo Corazón Black Sweat Their inclusion places the original album campaign alongside the later Las Vegas residency on the same visual disc. 3LP TRACKLIST SIDE A 1 3121 2 Lolita 3 Te Amo Corazón SIDE B 1 Black Sweat 2 Incense And Candles 3 Love SIDE C 1 Satisfied 2 Fury 3 The Word SIDE D 1 Beautiful, Loved And Blessed 2 The Dance 3 Get On The Boat SIDE E 1 Time Of Ur Life 2 The Streets Of Panama 3 Another Girl 4 The Word (Acoustic) 5 Elixer SIDE F 1 Glass Cutter 2 Love (Acoustic) 3 Ur’e Such A Tease 4 Te Amo Corazón (Acoustic) 5 Girls In The Band 2CD TRACKLIST CD 1 – ORIGINAL ALBUM 3121 Lolita Te Amo Corazón Black Sweat Incense And Candles Love Satisfied Fury The Word Beautiful, Loved And Blessed The Dance Get On The Boat CD 2 – EXPANDED MATERIAL Time Of Ur Life The Streets Of Panama Another Girl The Word (Acoustic) Elixer Glass Cutter Love (Acoustic) Ur’e Such A Tease Te Amo Corazón (Acoustic) Girls In The Band BLU-RAY OFFICIAL VIDEOS • Fury • Te Amo Corazón • Black Sweat 3121 LAS VEGAS LIVE 3121 Girls & Boys Satisfied Down By The Riverside Purple Rain Lolita Black Sweat Kiss Shhh Musicology / Prince And The Band Pass The Peas I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) Love Changes Somewhere Over The Rainbow / Nine Million Bicycles (Medley) If I Was Your Girlfriend Pink Cashmere Cream U Got The Look Crazy Get On The Boat Play That Funky Music RELEASE FORMATS Edition Contents Price Listed SKU 3LP + Blu-ray Original album + 10 additional tracks + Blu-ray £61.00 5QLPPR104 2CD + Blu-ray Original album + 10 additional tracks + Blu-ray £23.00 5QCDPR074 Both Prince Store listings state an expected shipping date of: December 11, 2026 RELEASE SIGNIFICANCE The announcement resolves the uncertainty created by the earlier Tower Records listing. What appeared simply as 3121 (Deluxe) is now officially presented through the Prince Store as 3121 Expanded Edition. Most significantly, the release extends the original album in two directions. The audio programme adds ten recordings beyond the original twelve-track album, including material officially described as previously unreleased. The Blu-ray expands the picture further, combining the album’s original visual campaign with a complete filmed Las Vegas concert from the Per4ming Live @ 3121 period. The result is therefore considerably more substantial than a straightforward anniversary reissue of the 2006 album. WHAT WE NOW KNOW • The official title is 3121 Expanded Edition • Pre-orders are open through the Prince Official Store • Two configurations have been announced: 3LP + Blu-ray and 2CD + Blu-ray • The original 12-track 3121 album is retained • 10 additional audio tracks are included • The additional material includes previously unreleased recordings • The Blu-ray contains official videos for “Fury,” “Te Amo Corazón” and “Black Sweat” • The Blu-ray includes a complete concert filmed during Per4ming Live @ 3121 Las Vegas in January 2007 • The concert programme contains 21 performances • The Prince Store lists an expected ship date of December 11, 2026 • The 3LP + Blu-ray is listed at £61 • The 2CD + Blu-ray is listed at £23 CONTEXT AND NOTES This announcement supersedes the uncertainty recorded in the earlier October 26 Chronicle concerning Tower Records Ireland’s premature 3121 (Deluxe) listing. The retailer information had correctly indicated that both CD and vinyl configurations would be accompanied by a Blu-ray, but the exact contents were then unknown. The Prince Store announcement now confirms the expanded audio programme and reveals the Blu-ray contents. There may still be additional information to come concerning the wider retail release, mastering, detailed recording histories for the ten bonus tracks, technical Blu-ray specifications and which individual recordings are previously unreleased. Those details should be added only when formally confirmed. SOURCES https://store.prince.com/ 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.

Released on October 29, 2002, Copenhagen was an exclusive digital release made available as a free MP3 download to European members of the NPG Music Club. The recording originated from a soundcheck held four days earlier, on October 25, 2002, at Falconer Salen in Frederiksberg, Denmark, during the One Nite Alone... Tour. Rather than a conventional studio single, Copenhagen captures Prince and the accompanying musicians working in an extended jazz-funk setting. Its distribution through the NPG Music Club also reflected Prince's continuing exploration of direct digital delivery to his audience. RECORDING Copenhagen was recorded live during the October 25, 2002 soundcheck at Falconer Salen in Frederiksberg, Denmark. The performance features Prince on guitar alongside John Blackwell on drums, Rhonda Smith on bass and a horn line-up featuring Eric Leeds, Candy Dulfer, Greg Boyer and Maceo Parker. The original version runs for approximately eight minutes and incorporates an extended period of silence presented as a tribute to Miles Davis. STYLE & THEMES Copenhagen is an extended jazz-funk improvisation rather than a conventional song-based single. The performance places particular emphasis on Prince's guitar playing and the interaction between the rhythm section and horns, reflecting the jazz-influenced direction explored during the One Nite Alone... Tour period. The soundcheck origins give the recording an informal quality, documenting the musicians working together outside the structure of a formal concert performance. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES DIGITAL SINGLE • Copenhagen – Approximately 8:00. Extended soundcheck performance including a 3:20 silent tribute to Miles Davis. RELEASE HISTORY The recording was made on October 25, 2002 and released four days later, on October 29. It was distributed as a free MP3 download exclusively to European NPG Music Club members. A shortened version subsequently appeared on the 2004 digital album C-Note. For that edition, the 3:20 silent Miles Davis tribute was removed. CHARTS Not applicable. The recording was distributed as a free members-only digital release rather than a conventional commercial single. PERSONNEL Prince – guitar John Blackwell – drums Rhonda Smith – bass Eric Leeds – horns Candy Dulfer – horns Greg Boyer – horns Maceo Parker – horns PRODUCTION Artist: Prince Title: Copenhagen Recording Date: October 25, 2002 Release Date: October 29, 2002 Recording Location: Falconer Salen, Frederiksberg, Denmark Format: MP3 Digital Single Distribution: NPG Music Club Territory: Europe Availability: NPG Music Club members only Related Tour: One Nite Alone... Tour NOTES • Released on October 29, 2002. • Recorded four days earlier on October 25, 2002. • Captured during a soundcheck at Falconer Salen in Frederiksberg, Denmark. • Distributed exclusively to European members of the NPG Music Club. • Offered as a free MP3 download. • The original version runs for approximately eight minutes. • The performance is built around jazz-funk improvisation. • The extended version contains approximately 3:20 of silence as a tribute to Miles Davis. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE ORIGINAL RELEASE Territory Date Format Distribution Notes Europe October 29, 2002 MP3 Digital Single NPG Music Club Free members-only download LATER VERSION Year Release Format Notes 2004 C-Note Digital Album Shortened version without the 3:20 silent Miles Davis tribute TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Tracklisting NPG Music Club MP3 1. Copenhagen – approximately 8:00 C-Note Digital Album 1. Copenhagen – shortened version SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, NPG Music Club archives, Discogs. 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.

Alongside the new 3121 Expanded Edition, the official Prince Store has unveiled an extensive collection of 3121-themed merchandise. The range expands well beyond the 3LP + Blu-ray and 2CD + Blu-ray editions, with new T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, hoodies, a snapback hat and women’s apparel joining the existing purple-vinyl edition of 3121. The collection draws heavily upon the album’s distinctive logo, silhouette and reflection imagery. Artist: Prince Collection: 3121 Store: Official Prince Store Collection Type: Music / Clothing / Accessories Currency Shown: GBP Expanded Editions: 3LP + Blu-ray / 2CD + Blu-ray THE COLLECTION The arrival of the 3121 Expanded Edition is accompanied by a substantial new range of merchandise celebrating Prince’s 2006 album and its visual identity. The collection encompasses several different designs, including 3121 Reflection, 3121 Silhouette, Don’t U Wanna Come, Gold Foil and the familiar 3121 logo. Both women’s and unisex designs are represented, alongside hoodies, long-sleeve shirts, a tank top and headwear. The range also includes the new physical Expanded Editions and the existing two-LP purple-vinyl edition of 3121. 3121 EXPANDED EDITION – 3LP + BLU-RAY 3121 Expanded Edition 3LP + Blu-ray UK Price: £61.00 This configuration presents the expanded audio programme across three vinyl LPs accompanied by a Blu-ray. The official Prince Store confirms that the expanded audio programme contains the original 12-track 3121 album together with 10 additional tracks, including previously unreleased material. The Blu-ray contains official videos and the complete 3121 Las Vegas Live concert from January 2007. [store.prince.com] 3121 EXPANDED EDITION – 2CD + BLU-RAY 3121 Expanded Edition 2CD + Blu-ray UK Price: £23.00 The CD configuration contains the original album on Disc 1 and the ten additional recordings on Disc 2, accompanied by the same Blu-ray presentation. [store.prince.com] 3121 GOLD FOIL WOMEN’S FLOWY TANK TOP 3121 Gold Foil Women’s Flowy Tank Top UK Price: £39.00 The Gold Foil design introduces a women’s flowy tank top to the collection. 3121 SNAPBACK HAT 3121 Snapback Hat UK Price: £35.00 The collection’s principal headwear item carries the 3121 identity in snapback form. 3121 SILHOUETTE TIE-DYE LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT 3121 Silhouette Tie-Dye Long Sleeve T-Shirt UK Price: £46.00 This variant combines the 3121 Silhouette design with a tie-dye long-sleeve presentation. 3121 REFLECTION COLOR WOMEN’S T-SHIRT 3121 Reflection Color Women’s T-Shirt UK Price: £31.00 A women’s T-shirt carrying the colour version of the 3121 Reflection design. 3121 REFLECTION COLOR UNISEX T-SHIRT 3121 Reflection Color Unisex T-Shirt UK Price: £31.00 The colour Reflection design is also offered as a unisex T-shirt. 3121 LYRICS LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT 3121 Lyrics Long Sleeve T-Shirt UK Price: £35.00 This long-sleeve shirt uses a 3121-related lyrics design. 3121 SILHOUETTE PULLOVER HOODIE 3121 Silhouette Pullover Hoodie UK Price: £58.00 The Silhouette artwork is also represented on a pullover hoodie. 3121 REFLECTION WOMEN’S V-NECK T-SHIRT 3121 Reflection Women’s V-Neck T-Shirt UK Price: £31.00 The Reflection design appears in a women’s V-neck configuration. 3121 REFLECTION UNISEX T-SHIRT 3121 Reflection Unisex T-Shirt UK Price: £31.00 A unisex version of the standard Reflection design. 3121 REFLECTION RINGER T-SHIRT 3121 Reflection Ringer T-Shirt UK Price: £31.00 The Reflection artwork is additionally available in a ringer T-shirt format. 3121 SILHOUETTE LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT 3121 Silhouette Long Sleeve T-Shirt UK Price: £35.00 A second long-sleeve option carries the 3121 Silhouette design without the tie-dye treatment. 3121 DON’T U WANNA COME WOMEN’S RELAXED T-SHIRT 3121 Don’t U Wanna Come Women’s Relaxed T-Shirt UK Price: £31.00 The Don’t U Wanna Come design is offered as a women’s relaxed T-shirt. 3121 DON’T U WANNA COME UNISEX T-SHIRT 3121 Don’t U Wanna Come Unisex T-Shirt UK Price: £31.00 The same design is also available in a unisex version. 3121 LOGO ZIP HOODIE 3121 Logo Zip Hoodie UK Price: £62.00 The 3121 logo is used for the collection’s zip-front hoodie. 3121 – 2 PURPLE LP 3121 – 2 Purple LP UK Price: £25.00 The existing two-LP purple-vinyl edition provides another physical-music option alongside the newly expanded configurations. MERCHANDISE & MUSIC GUIDE Item UK Price 3121 Expanded Edition 3LP + Blu-ray £61.00 3121 Expanded Edition 2CD + Blu-ray £23.00 Gold Foil Women’s Flowy Tank Top £39.00 Snapback Hat £35.00 Silhouette Tie-Dye Long Sleeve T-Shirt £46.00 Reflection Color Women’s T-Shirt £31.00 Reflection Color Unisex T-Shirt £31.00 Lyrics Long Sleeve T-Shirt £35.00 Silhouette Pullover Hoodie £58.00 Reflection Women’s V-Neck T-Shirt £31.00 Reflection Unisex T-Shirt £31.00 Reflection Ringer T-Shirt £31.00 Silhouette Long Sleeve T-Shirt £35.00 Don’t U Wanna Come Women’s Relaxed T-Shirt £31.00 Don’t U Wanna Come Unisex T-Shirt £31.00 Logo Zip Hoodie £62.00 3121 – 2 Purple LP £25.00 CONTEXT AND NOTES The merchandise collection considerably broadens the 3121 campaign beyond the Expanded Edition itself. Rather than relying upon a single design across every garment, the range incorporates several independently named visual themes, including Reflection, Reflection Color, Silhouette, Gold Foil, Lyrics and Don’t U Wanna Come. The music itself remains at the centre of the collection through the 3LP + Blu-ray and 2CD + Blu-ray Expanded Editions, while the two-LP purple-vinyl edition of 3121 remains available separately. Prices above reproduce the UK prices shown by the official Prince Store at the time this Chronicle was compiled and may subsequently change. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: 3121 merchandise collection Collection: 3121 Music Formats: 3LP + Blu-ray / 2CD + Blu-ray / 2 Purple LP Merchandise: T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, tank top, hoodies and snapback hat Store: Official Prince Store Prices: £23.00 to £62.00 across the items listed above WHAT THE COLLECTION FEATURES • 3121 Expanded Edition on 3LP + Blu-ray • 3121 Expanded Edition on 2CD + Blu-ray • Existing 3121 two-LP purple vinyl • Gold Foil apparel • Reflection and Reflection Color designs • Silhouette apparel • Don’t U Wanna Come designs • Lyrics long-sleeve shirt • Pullover and zip hoodies • 3121 snapback hat • Women’s and unisex apparel options SOURCES https://store.prince.com/ 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.

Twenty years after 3121 became Prince’s first album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, NPG Records and The Prince Estate officially announced 3121 Expanded Edition for worldwide release on December 11, 2026. The new edition combines the original 12-track album with 10 additional Vault recordings, including the previously unreleased “Time of Ur Life,” “The Streets of Panama” and “Another Girl,” alongside acoustic versions of familiar 3121 material. The wider campaign also encompasses the 3121 Las Vegas Live album for Record Store Day Black Friday and a 154-minute Las Vegas concert film receiving a limited theatrical release in 4K and Dolby Atmos. Artist: Prince Title: 3121 Expanded Edition Announcement Date: October 29, 2026 Release Date: December 11, 2026 Original Album Release: March 21, 2006 Labels: NPG Records / Legacy Recordings Formats: Digital / 3LP + Blu-ray / 2CD + Blu-ray Original Album: 12 tracks Additional Vault Recordings: 10 tracks THE ANNOUNCEMENT NPG Records and The Prince Estate officially announced 3121 Expanded Edition on October 29, 2026, ending the speculation generated by earlier retailer listings. Those initial listings revealed that a substantial 3121 package was approaching, but neither its final title nor the contents of the audio and Blu-ray components had been officially confirmed. The announcement established the release as: 3121 Expanded Edition with a worldwide release scheduled for: December 11, 2026 The project celebrates the twentieth anniversary of Prince’s 2006 album while expanding beyond the original studio record through previously unreleased audio and concert material from the wider 3121 period. FROM RETAILER LEAK TO OFFICIAL RELEASE Several days before the formal announcement, Tower Records Ireland unexpectedly listed a Prince release simply called 3121 (Deluxe). The retailer showed two physical configurations: Double CD + Blu-ray Triple Vinyl + Blu-ray At that stage, the listings were significant but incomplete. The precise contents of the additional audio discs and Blu-ray remained unconfirmed. The October 29 announcement established that the correct title was 3121 Expanded Edition and confirmed the structure of the project. The earlier retailer listing therefore provided an advance glimpse of the release rather than its final presentation. It had also carried a prospective December 4 release date. The official announcement replaced that preliminary information with the confirmed worldwide release date of December 11, 2026. THE ORIGINAL ALBUM Originally released on March 21, 2006, 3121 represented a major commercial achievement for Prince. The album became Prince’s first release to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and his fourth album overall to reach the top of the chart. It followed the renewed mainstream success surrounding Musicology and its accompanying tour. During the 3121 period, Prince also appeared on major American television programmes including Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America and the American Idol season finale. STYLE & THEMES Across its original 12 tracks, 3121 moves through several strands of Prince’s musical vocabulary. “Black Sweat” presents a deliberately stripped-back funk approach. “Te Amo Corazón” moves into a smoother ballad setting. “Fury” brings guitar more prominently into the musical foreground. The album also incorporates tightly constructed pop songs, layered funk grooves, vocal interplay and instrumental performances characteristic of Prince’s work during this period. THE 10 VAULT RECORDINGS The expanded audio programme adds 10 recordings to the original album: Time of Ur Life The Streets of Panama Another Girl The Word (Acoustic) Elixer Glass Cutter Love (Acoustic) Ur’e Such A Tease Te Amo Corazón (Acoustic) Girls In the Band The additional material combines previously unreleased songs with stripped-back acoustic interpretations of recordings originally issued on 3121. TIME OF UR LIFE The previously unreleased “Time of Ur Life” accompanied the official announcement of the Expanded Edition. The track was released as the first advance recording from the newly announced collection on October 29, 2026. Its release gave listeners their first preview of the newly opened Vault material assembled for the Expanded Edition. Tickets go on sale November 11, 2026. The 154-minute film will be shown in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound at cinemas equipped for the experience. It captures Prince’s Las Vegas performance on the big screen, featuring hits, fan favorites, deep cuts, and extended renditions. BLACK SWEAT – LIVE The announcement was also accompanied by a previously unreleased live performance video of: “Black Sweat” The footage comes from Prince’s Las Vegas performance material associated with the new 3121 archival campaign. Its simultaneous release provided the visual counterpart to “Time of Ur Life,” previewing the live component of the project alongside the studio Vault material. 3121 LAS VEGAS LIVE The campaign also includes the separately released: 3121 Las Vegas Live The live album documents more than two hours of Prince’s January 20, 2007 performance during the Per4ming Live @ 3121 Las Vegas residency. It is scheduled for release on: November 27, 2026 as part of Record Store Day Black Friday. The live album will be available as: 3LP Crystal Blue Vinyl 2CD The performance combines songs from 3121 and Musicology with material drawn from throughout Prince’s catalogue. THE LAS VEGAS CONCERT The concert includes Prince classics such as: Purple Rain Kiss If I Was Your Girlfriend U Got The Look The performance also includes 3121 material: 3121 Satisfied Lolita Black Sweat Get On The Boat Prince additionally incorporates outside material including: Pass The Peas Crazy Play That Funky Music PRINCE: 3121 LAS VEGAS CONCERT Another major element of the campaign is the theatrical release of: Prince: 3121 Las Vegas Concert The concert film will open exclusively in cinemas across the United States and Canada beginning December 3, 2026, for a limited run. THE BLU-RAY The physical 3121 Expanded Edition configurations include a Blu-ray alongside the expanded audio programme. The Blu-ray contains the Las Vegas concert film, bringing the live performance element directly into the physical Expanded Edition. The physical configurations are: 3LP + Blu-ray 2CD + Blu-ray The Blu-ray also includes the official promotional videos for: Fury Te Amo Corazón Black Sweat The release therefore connects the original studio album, additional Vault material, promotional videos and live documentation within a single expanded package. L. LONDELL McMILLAN Prince’s longtime attorney and manager L. Londell McMillan describes 3121 as representing considerably more than the original studio album. McMillan recalls the wider creativity surrounding the era, extending from the music into concerts, house parties and international events. For McMillan, the Expanded Edition provides an opportunity to experience both the music and the broader spirit surrounding that phase of Prince’s career twenty years later. TÁMAR DAVIS Vocalist Támar Davis, who appears on the original 3121 album, also reflects on her participation in the project. Davis describes collaborating with Prince and the other musicians on 3121 as an honour and expresses continuing gratitude for having contributed vocals to the album. Her involvement is particularly associated with: “Beautiful, Loved and Blessed” RELEASE FORMATS Format Contents Digital Original album plus 10 additional Vault recordings 2CD + Blu-ray Original album, Vault recordings, promotional videos and Las Vegas concert film 3LP + Blu-ray Original album, Vault recordings, promotional videos and Las Vegas concert film RELEASE TIMELINE Date Event October 29, 2026 Official announcement of 3121 Expanded Edition October 29, 2026 Previously unreleased “Time of Ur Life” issued October 29, 2026 Live “Black Sweat” performance video released November 11, 2026 Tickets scheduled to go on sale for Prince: 3121 Las Vegas Concert November 27, 2026 3121 Las Vegas Live released for Record Store Day Black Friday December 3, 2026 Prince: 3121 Las Vegas Concert begins its limited theatrical run in the United States and Canada December 11, 2026 3121 Expanded Edition released worldwide 3121 EXPANDED EDITION TRACKLIST DISC 1 – ORIGINAL ALBUM No. Track 1 3121 2 Lolita 3 Te Amo Corazón 4 Black Sweat 5 Incense and Candles 6 Love 7 Satisfied 8 Fury 9 The Word 10 Beautiful, Loved and Blessed 11 The Dance 12 Get On the Boat DISC 2 – ADDITIONAL VAULT RECORDINGS No. Track 1 Time of Ur Life 2 The Streets of Panama 3 Another Girl 4 The Word (Acoustic) 5 Elixer 6 Glass Cutter 7 Love (Acoustic) 8 Ur’e Such A Tease 9 Te Amo Corazón (Acoustic) 10 Girls In the Band 3LP TRACKLIST SIDE A SIDE B 1. 3121 1. Black Sweat 2. Lolita 2. Incense and Candles 3. Te Amo Corazón 3. Love SIDE C SIDE D 1. Satisfied 1. Beautiful, Loved and Blessed 2. Fury 2. The Dance 3. The Word 3. Get On the Boat SIDE E SIDE F 1. Time of Ur Life 1. Glass Cutter 2. The Streets of Panama 2. Love (Acoustic) 3. Another Girl 3. Ur’e Such A Tease 4. The Word (Acoustic) 4. Te Amo Corazón (Acoustic) 5. Elixer 5. Girls In the Band 3121 LAS VEGAS LIVE TRACKLIST 3LP TRACKLIST SIDE A SIDE B 1. 3121 1. Purple Rain 2. Girls & Boys 2. Lolita 3. Satisfied 3. Black Sweat 4. Down By The Riverside 4. Kiss SIDE C SIDE D 1. Shhh 1. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) 2. Musicology / Prince And The Band 2. Love Changes 3. Pass The Peas 3. Somewhere Over The Rainbow / Nine Million Bicycles (Medley) 4. If I Was Your Girlfriend SIDE E SIDE F 1. Pink Cashmere 1. Crazy 2. Cream 2. Get On The Boat 3. U Got The Look 3. Play That Funky Music 2CD TRACKLIST DISC 1 DISC 2 1. 3121 1. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) 2. Girls & Boys 2. Love Changes 3. Satisfied 3. Somewhere Over The Rainbow / Nine Million Bicycles (Medley) 4. Down By The Riverside 4. If I Was Your Girlfriend 5. Purple Rain 5. Pink Cashmere 6. Lolita 6. Cream 7. Black Sweat 7. U Got The Look 8. Kiss 8. Crazy 9. Shhh 9. Get On The Boat 10. Musicology / Prince And The Band 10. Play That Funky Music 11. Pass The Peas RELEASE SIGNIFICANCE The 3121 Expanded Edition campaign presents the twentieth anniversary of Prince’s 2006 album through three interconnected strands. The first returns to the original studio album. The second opens another section of the Prince Vault, adding 10 recordings ranging from unreleased songs to acoustic interpretations. The third documents the Las Vegas residency through both the 3121 Las Vegas Live audio release and the complete 154-minute concert film. Taken together, the releases connect Prince as songwriter, studio musician, producer, bandleader and live performer during one of the most commercially successful periods of his later career. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Official 3121 Expanded Edition announcement Announcement Date: October 29, 2026 Expanded Edition Release: December 11, 2026 Original Album: 12 tracks Additional Vault Recordings: 10 tracks Formats: Digital / 3LP + Blu-ray / 2CD + Blu-ray Advance Track: Time of Ur Life Advance Video: Black Sweat – Live Live Album: 3121 Las Vegas Live Live Album Release: November 27, 2026 Concert Film: Prince: 3121 Las Vegas Concert Theatrical Opening: December 3, 2026 Concert Film Running Time: 154 minutes Cinema Presentation: 4K / Dolby Atmos where equipped Source: Official Press Release All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. 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Prince’s legendary 1987 concert film Sign ‘O’ The Times receives an elaborate new Australian collector’s edition from Via Vision Entertainment on January 20, 2027. Presented on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray, the individually numbered Limited Edition combines the newly restored film with a feature documentary, eight additional interviews, a large poster and lenticular hardcase packaging. Pre-orders are scheduled to open on December 1, 2026. Artist: Prince Title: Sign ‘O’ The Times Release Date: January 20, 2027 Pre-Orders Open: December 1, 2026 Label / Distributor: Via Vision Entertainment Product Code: VVE5899 Format: 4K UHD + Blu-ray Edition: Limited Edition Lenticular Hardcase + Poster Country: Australia Rating: M Running Time: 85 minutes Discs: 1 × 4K UHD / 1 × Blu-ray BACKGROUND Originally released in 1987, Sign ‘O’ The Times captures Prince at the height of one of the most creatively prolific periods of his career. Directed by Prince, the film is built around the Sign ‘O’ The Times tour and combines concert performance with an ambitious visual presentation. Material used for the film was shot across three nights at Sportpaleis Ahoy in Rotterdam during June 1987. The resulting production goes beyond the straightforward concert-film format, using staging, lighting, choreography and cinematic presentation to complement the live performances. For the new Via Vision edition, the film is presented from a 4K restoration. THE FILM The performance draws heavily upon Prince’s 1987 Sign ‘O’ The Times material while also revisiting earlier songs. Among the performances are: Sign ‘O’ The Times Play In The Sunshine Little Red Corvette Housequake Slow Love I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man Hot Thing U Got The Look If I Was Your Girlfriend Forever In My Life It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Night The Cross The film combines these performances with Prince’s distinctive theatrical staging and visual direction. SPECIAL FEATURES The Blu-ray contains: Prince - The Peach & Black Times Feature documentary Interview with Dr. Fink Keyboards Interview with Levi Seacer Jr. Bass Interview with Cat Glover Dancer Interview with Susan Rogers Recording Engineer Interview with Steve Purcell Film Editor Interview with Leroy Bennett Production Designer Interview with Dave Rusan Rusan Guitarworks Interview with Edgar Kruize Author These additional features make the 2027 package considerably broader than a simple UHD presentation of the film. 4K RELEASE HISTORY Via Vision promotes the edition as a“Worldwide first on 4K UHD.” For archival accuracy, that phrase is best retained specifically as Via Vision’s promotional wording. A Japanese Sign ‘O’ The Times Ultra HD Blu-ray edition was released in 2021, so the Via Vision statement should not be interpreted in this Chronicle as meaning that no UHD edition of the film had existed anywhere previously. The significance of the Via Vision edition instead lies in its newly promoted 4K presentation, two-disc configuration, extensive bonus material, lenticular collector’s packaging and poster. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Release: Sign ‘O’ The Times 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Release Date: January 20, 2027 Pre-Orders: December 1, 2026 Edition: Individually numbered 4K: Dolby Vision / HDR10 Blu-ray: 1080p presentation from the 4K restoration Audio: DTS-HD 5.1 Poster: 449 × 665 mm Packaging: Lenticular Hardcase Bonus Material: Feature documentary plus eight interviews WHAT THE RELEASE CONTAINS • Sign ‘O’ The Times on 4K UHD • Sign ‘O’ The Times on Blu-ray • 4K restoration of the 1987 concert film • Dolby Vision and HDR10 on the UHD presentation • Prince - The Peach & Black Times documentary • Interviews with Dr. Fink, Levi Seacer Jr., Cat Glover, Susan Rogers, Steve Purcell, Leroy Bennett, Dave Rusan and Edgar Kruize • 449 × 665 mm poster • Individually numbered lenticular hardcase • Pre-orders opening December 1, 2026 • Scheduled release on January 20, 2027 THE BAND The film documents Prince performing with the remarkable ensemble assembled around the Sign ‘O’ The Times period. The Via Vision announcement specifically highlights: Sheila E. Sheena Easton Cat Glover Eric Leeds Their presence forms part of the broader musical and visual character of the film, with dance, horn arrangements, percussion and tightly controlled stage presentation contributing to the production. LIMITED EDITION PACKAGING The 2027 Via Vision release is presented as an individually numbered collector’s edition. The package contains: 4K UHD Disc Blu-ray Disc 449 × 665 mm Poster Individually Numbered Lenticular Hardcase The promotional artwork shows the two discs, poster and packaging together in a purple-and-black presentation built around the familiar Sign ‘O’ The Times imagery. DISC ONE – 4K UHD The first disc presents the film in 2160p Ultra High Definition. Presentation: 4K UHD HDR: Dolby Vision / HDR10 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Subtitles: Optional English HOH DISC TWO – BLU-RAY The second disc contains the film in 1080p High Definition, sourced from the 4K restoration. It also carries the substantial supplementary material included specifically with this collector’s edition. Presentation: 1080p High Definition Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Subtitles: Optional English HOH PRE-RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT Via Vision announced the Limited Edition in advance of its January 2027 release. The promotional artwork states: “PRE-ORDERS OPEN 1 DECEMBER” and: “OUT 20 JANUARY” The edition is scheduled for release on: January 20, 2027 The promotional material also describes the package as: “LIMITED EDITION LENTICULAR HARDCASE + POSTER” and confirms that copies are to be individually numbered. RELEASE SIGNIFICANCE The Via Vision edition represents a substantial physical-media presentation of Sign ‘O’ The Times. Rather than simply reissuing the film on another disc, the package combines the restored feature with extensive retrospective material involving musicians, production personnel and others connected with Prince’s work. The inclusion of interviews with Dr. Fink, Levi Seacer Jr., Cat Glover, Susan Rogers, Steve Purcell, Leroy Bennett, Dave Rusan and Edgar Kruize provides additional historical context around the music, filmmaking, stage production and equipment associated with the period. The individually numbered lenticular packaging and oversized poster further position the edition as a collector-focused release. 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. 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1999 was Prince's fifth full-length studio album, following Controversy. The album was released in the United States on October 27, 1982 as an eleven-track double LP through Warner Bros. Records. Although the name The Revolution appeared in mirror-writing on the sleeve, the album itself was not officially attributed to Prince and the Revolution and remained credited to Prince. The original American edition presented the complete 70:35 album across four sides of vinyl. This original US double-LP configuration is the primary release documented in this Chronicle. Artist: Prince Title: 1999 Release Date: October 27, 1982 Country: USA Format: 2-LP Label: Warner Bros. RecordsCatalogue Number: 1-23720 Length: 70:35 Studios: Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, California, USA STYLE & THEMES The title track provided the completed album with its overarching identity and became central to the project after apparently not being included in an earlier configuration. The full-length US edition allowed considerable space for Prince's extended arrangements. Tracks including D.M.S.R., Automatic, Lady Cab Driver and Let's Pretend We're Married sit alongside the more concise Little Red Corvette and Delirious. The eleven-track programme ultimately required the original American album to be spread across two records and four LP sides. RECORDING & COMPILATION Sessions for 1999 took place from early 1982 through August 1982, initially at Prince's Kiowa Trail Home Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota and later at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California. International Lover is believed to have been the earliest song recorded for the project, dating from mid-January 1982. All The Critics Love U In New York was also recorded in early 1982, although its precise recording date is not known. Let's Pretend We're Married followed in late March, with D.M.S.R. recorded around mid-April. Free and Something In The Water (Does Not Compute) were recorded during late April. Automatic and Delirious followed during early May, while Little Red Corvette was recorded on May 20, 1982. Lady Cab Driver was recorded in early July. The title track, 1999, was recorded on August 7, 1982. 1999 is thought not to have been included on an earlier configuration of the album. Prince's management suggested adding a song that could provide an overarching theme for the project, prompting Prince to write the title track. No other details about this early configuration are known. The finished album remained largely a solo recording project, with Prince responsible for the majority of the vocals and instrumentation while a number of musicians and singers made selected contributions. PRODUCTION Prince produced and arranged the album and performed all vocals and instruments except where otherwise noted. Prince: Producer, arranger, vocals and instrumentsPeggy McCreary: EngineerDon Batts: Assistant engineerBernie Grundman: Mastering at A&M Records Additional contributions included: Lisa Coleman: Background vocals on 1999, Little Red Corvette, Delirious, D.M.S.R., Automatic and Free. Dez Dickerson: Co-lead vocals on 1999; background vocals and guitar solos on Little Red Corvette. Jill Jones: Co-lead vocals on 1999; background vocals on Automatic, Free and Lady Cab Driver, credited as J.J. Jesse Johnson: Uncredited background vocals on 1999. Brown Mark: Background vocals and handclaps on D.M.S.R. Jamie Shoop: Background vocals and handclaps on D.M.S.R. Carol McGovney: Background vocals and handclaps on D.M.S.R. Peggy McCreary: Background vocals and handclaps on D.M.S.R. Poochie: Background vocals and handclaps on D.M.S.R. The Count: Background vocals and handclaps on D.M.S.R. Vanity: Background vocals on Free. Wendy Melvoin: Background vocals on Free. RELEASE HISTORY The original United States edition of 1999 was released on October 27, 1982 as the complete eleven-track double album. The album was also made available in the United States on cassette and 8-track, while a compact-disc edition subsequently appeared under catalogue number 9 23720-2. The initial CD configuration contained ten tracks, with D.M.S.R. omitted because of the 74-minute running-time limitation of early compact discs. When CD capacity increased, D.M.S.R. was restored to later editions. Outside the United States, the album's release history differed. In March 1983, a shortened seven-track single LP was issued in territories outside the US, omitting D.M.S.R., Automatic, All The Critics Love U In New York and International Lover. These overseas configurations are part of the wider release history and do not replace the original October 27, 1982 US double album as the primary release documented here. US RELEASE VARIANTS Country Format Catalogue Number Notes USA 2-LP – MAIN RELEASE 1-23720 Original eleven-track double album; "Eye" labels USA Cassette 4-23720 US cassette edition USA 8-Track 23720-8F US 8-track edition USA CD 9 23720-2 Long Box PROMOTION The title track 1999 preceded the album as a single, with further singles subsequently drawn from the album. Prince also supported 1999 with extensive touring in the United States on the 1999 Tour. The shows concentrated heavily on material from the album, while The Time and Vanity 6 appeared as opening acts. SINGLES RELEASED IN THE US Single B-Side 1999 How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore Little Red Corvette All The Critics Love U In New York Delirious Horny Toad Let's Pretend We're Married Irresistible Bitch Automatic is not included in this table because the supplied information identifies it as an Australia-only single. D.M.S.R. is likewise excluded because the supplied information identifies the listed release as a UK promotional issue. US CHART PERFORMANCE 1999 entered the Billboard Top LP's & Tapes chart on November 20, 1982, eventually reaching No. 9 and spending 153 weeks on the chart. On the Billboard Black LPs chart, the album also entered on November 20, 1982, reaching No. 4 during a 93-week chart run. The album later returned to the Billboard 200, reaching No. 7 on May 7, 2016 during a nine-week re-entry. US Chart Entry Date Peak Weeks Billboard Top LP's & Tapes November 20, 1982 No. 9 153 Billboard Black LPs November 20, 1982 No. 4 93 Billboard 200 – Re-entry May 7, 2016 No. 7 9 US CERTIFICATIONS The commercial growth of 1999 in the United States can be followed through a succession of RIAA certifications. Date RIAA Certification January 11, 1983 Gold – 500,000 May 17, 1983 Platinum – 1 million October 22, 1984 2× Platinum – 2 million July 22, 1985 3× Platinum – 3 million March 24, 1999 4× Platinum – 4 million The album therefore progressed from Gold certification less than three months after its original US release to an eventual 4× Platinum certification. AWARDS Date Award May 16, 1983 3rd Minnesota Music Awards – Album Of The Year February 10, 2008 Grammy Hall Of Fame US RELEASE SIGNIFICANCE When 1999 achieved Platinum status, it became the third double-pocket album released during the 1980s to pass the million-sales mark, following Bruce Springsteen's The River and Dan Fogelberg's The Innocent Age. Billboard examined Prince's achievement in its June 11, 1983 article Prince Scores Platinum Double. The publication noted the significance of the achievement for a Black artist, referring to earlier double-studio-album successes by Donna Summer with Bad Girls in 1979 and Stevie Wonder with Songs In the Key of Life in 1976. Billboard also noted that during the preceding five years only two other double-pocket studio albums had gone Platinum: Fleetwood Mac's Tusk and Pink Floyd's The Wall, both released in 1979. LATER REISSUES The album was remastered in 2019 by Bernie Grundman under the supervision of the Prince Estate. The remaster formed part of the later 1999 reissue campaign, including the 1999 Super Deluxe Edition. On February 4, 2022, the remastered album was re-released through Sony's Legacy Recordings. These later editions form part of the album's subsequent history and do not replace the original October 27, 1982 Warner Bros. US double LP as the principal release documented in this Chronicle. TRACKLIST USA – Warner Bros. Records – 1-23720 – 2-LP LP1 – SIDE ONE LP1 – SIDE TWO 1. 1999 – 6:22 1. Let's Pretend We're Married – 7:20 2. Little Red Corvette – 4:58 2. D.M.S.R. – 8:15 3. Delirious – 3:56 LP2 – SIDE THREE LP2 – SIDE FOUR 1. Automatic – 9:27 1. Lady Cab Driver – 8:25 2. Something In The Water (Does Not Compute) – 4:00 2. All The Critics Love U In New York – 5:55 3. Free – 5:08 3. International Lover – 6:37 SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2. 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This West Central Tribune news feature by Dana Ferguson reports on a congressional effort to honour Prince with a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal. Minnesota’s 10-member congressional delegation had introduced a resolution recognising Prince’s musical achievements and cultural impact, with supporters describing the Minneapolis-born artist as a composer, performer and musical innovator whose influence extended across Minnesota and American culture. Publication: West Central Tribune Date: October 26, 2021 Country: United States Writer: Dana Ferguson THE STORY Published under the headline “Minn. policymakers seek medal for Prince,” the article reports that Minnesota’s congressional delegation had announced on October 25 that it was leading an effort to award a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to Prince Rogers Nelson. The state’s 10 members of Congress said they had introduced a resolution honouring Prince and recognising the musician’s legacy, achievements and lasting influence on both Minnesota and American culture. The article describes the Congressional Gold Medal as the highest honour that Congress can bestow upon a civilian. At the time of the report, 163 such honours had been awarded since the first Congressional Gold Medal went to George Washington in 1776. For the proposal to move forward, the article explains that two-thirds of the members of both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate would need to co-sponsor it. AMY KLOBUCHAR U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is quoted discussing Prince’s contribution to Minnesota and popular music. Klobuchar describes Prince as a composer, performer and music innovator, while emphasising the effect Prince had upon the state. The article reports Klobuchar saying that Prince’s influence continued to be felt throughout Minnesota and that the proposed legislation was intended to recognise both his memory and his creative achievements. CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT The legislation was introduced by Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar. The article lists the original co-sponsors as: Tina Smith Jim Hagedorn Angie Craig Dean Phillips Betty McCollum Tom Emmer Michelle Fischbach Pete Stauber Together, these names represented Minnesota’s congressional delegation supporting the proposal to honour Prince. ILHAN OMAR Ilhan Omar recalls arriving in America and being captivated by Prince’s music and cultural influence. Omar describes Prince as demonstrating that someone from Minneapolis could have an impact far beyond the city. The article quotes Omar saying: “He not only changed the arc of music history; he put Minneapolis on the map.” Her comments provide one of the feature’s strongest summaries of Prince’s significance to both Minnesota and the wider music world. PRINCE AND MINNESOTA The article identifies Prince as an award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and producer who was born and raised in Minneapolis. Rather than focusing upon a particular album, song or performance, the news item considers Prince’s complete cultural legacy and Minnesota roots. The proposed Congressional Gold Medal is therefore presented as recognition extending beyond record sales and individual musical achievements to Prince’s broader contribution to American culture. PHOTOGRAPHY A large colour file photograph appears above the article. The printed caption identifies the image as Prince performing on July 3, 2011, at the Hop Farm Festival near Paddock Wood in southern England. The photograph is credited: Olivia Harris / Reuters / File photo CONTEXT AND NOTES The article was published on October 26, 2021, one day after Minnesota’s congressional delegation announced the proposed legislation. The clipping documents the proposal at its introductory stage and does not state that the Congressional Gold Medal had actually been awarded. This distinction is important for the Chronicle: the historical event documented here is the congressional effort to have Prince honoured, rather than the receipt of the medal itself. The article closes with a brief biographical summary of Prince and notes his passing in 2016. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Congressional effort to award Prince the Congressional Gold Medal Publication Date: October 26, 2021 Announcement Date: October 25, 2021 Writer: Dana Ferguson Tone: News-focused and commemorative Photography: Colour file photograph from Prince’s July 3, 2011 Hop Farm Festival appearance Photo Credit: Olivia Harris / Reuters WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS • Minnesota’s congressional delegation leading an effort to award Prince a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal • A resolution recognising Prince’s musical achievements and cultural influence • Amy Klobuchar and Ilhan Omar introducing the legislation 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.

An intriguing new Prince release has appeared without advance announcement on the Tower Records Ireland website. Listed simply as 3121 (Deluxe) under Sony Music CMG, the retailer entry shows two substantial configurations, Double CD + Blu-ray and Triple Vinyl + Blu-ray. At present there has been no official announcement from the Prince Estate or Sony/Legacy, meaning the contents and final status of this potentially significant release remain unconfirmed. Artist: Prince Title Listed: 3121 (Deluxe) Listing: Tower Records Ireland Label Listed: Sony Music CMG Status: Retailer listing; no official Prince Estate or Sony/Legacy announcement currently identified Prospective Release Date Listed: December 4, 2026 THE NEWS A previously unannounced Prince title called 3121 (Deluxe) has appeared as a pre-order listing through Tower Records Ireland. The listing is particularly notable because of the configurations shown. Rather than appearing as a straightforward reissue of the original album, Tower Records lists packages containing both audio discs and a Blu-ray. The configurations currently shown are: Double CD + Blu-ray Triple Vinyl + Blu-ray The Tower Records screenshot identifies the product under Sony Music CMG. The screenshot also shows the Double CD + Blu-ray configuration at €27.99, with the listing marked “SOLD OUT” at the time the image was captured. NO OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT YET The most important point at this stage is that 3121 (Deluxe) has not yet been officially announced by the Prince Estate or Sony/Legacy in the information currently available. For that reason, the Tower Records appearance should presently be treated as an early retailer listing rather than confirmation of the complete release details. No final artwork or complete track listing has been established from the supplied Tower Records screenshot. The exact contents of the Blu-ray are also not stated in the retailer information currently available. CURRENTLY LISTED FORMATS Format Details Currently Shown CD Double CD + Blu-ray Vinyl Triple Vinyl + Blu-ray The Tower Records screenshot displays the Double CD + Blu-ray edition at €27.99. THE 3121 CONNECTION The retailer listing arrives during the twentieth-anniversary year of Prince's 3121 album. However, the title 3121 (Deluxe) alone does not establish exactly what material the package contains. The inclusion of a Blu-ray alongside both listed audio configurations makes the entry particularly interesting, but until official information appears, the contents should not be assumed. 3121 LAS VEGAS LIVE There is, however, a separately confirmed Prince release connected with the same era. 3121 Las Vegas Live has been announced for Record Store Day Black Friday on November 27, 2026. Retailer information describes a concert recorded on January 20, 2007 during Prince's Per4ming Live @ 3121 Las Vegas residency. The announced editions are a 3LP Crystal Blue Curaçao vinyl set and a 2CD edition. The catalogue numbers reported for that confirmed release and the unannounced Deluxe listing appear related, which has prompted speculation that the two projects may be connected. However, that relationship has not been officially confirmed, so it should remain speculation rather than being presented as part of the confirmed contents of 3121 (Deluxe). WHAT WE KNOW • Tower Records Ireland has listed Prince - 3121 (Deluxe) • Sony Music CMG is identified on the retailer listing • Two configurations are shown: Double CD + Blu-ray and Triple Vinyl + Blu-ray • A prospective release date of December 4, 2026 has been reported from the retailer listing • The supplied screenshot shows the Double CD + Blu-ray configuration priced at €27.99 and marked Sold Out • No official Prince Estate or Sony/Legacy announcement for 3121 (Deluxe) has yet been identified • The contents of the Blu-ray and the complete audio track listing are not yet confirmed WHAT REMAINS UNKNOWN At present there is no confirmed information supplied for: • Complete CD track listing • Complete vinyl track listing • Blu-ray contents • Final artwork • Whether 3121 (Deluxe) is directly connected with the separately announced 3121 Las Vegas Live • Whether the retailer title 3121 (Deluxe) is the final official release title Until official details appear, those elements should remain open rather than being reconstructed from speculation. CONTEXT AND NOTES Early retailer listings can occasionally appear before a formal release announcement, and this appears to be such a case. The sensible approach for the Chronicle is therefore to preserve September 21, 2026 as the date on which the Tower Records listing was documented, while clearly distinguishing retailer information from anything subsequently confirmed by the Prince Estate or Sony/Legacy. If an official announcement follows, this Chronicle can then be updated with the confirmed title, artwork, catalogue numbers, track listing, Blu-ray contents and full format breakdown FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Early retailer appearance of an unannounced Prince release Chronicle Date: September 21, 2026 Title Listed: 3121 (Deluxe) Retailer: Tower Records Ireland Label Listed: Sony Music CMG Formats Listed: Double CD + Blu-ray / Triple Vinyl + Blu-ray Prospective Release Date: December 4, 2026 Official Announcement: Not yet identified 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. 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A playful, funky mid-tempo groove that first appeared as a surprise digital download in February 2013 and later gained massive attention thanks to its iconic Dave Chappelle pancake artwork, “Breakfast Can Wait” was eventually included on Prince’s 2014 album Art Official Age. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Date: September 2013 (promo CD) Catalogue: None (promo only) Format: Promo CD Single Country: United Kingdom Genre: Funk / Pop Style: Mid-tempo funk groove A-Side: “Breakfast Can Wait” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: — (Single-track promo) TRACK LIST UK Promo CD Single (no catalogue number) Breakfast Can Wait LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Digital single – 3rdEyeGirl.com (5 February 2013) Kobalt commercial single – iTunes / Amazon (3 September 2013) with Chappelle artwork Digital maxi-single – The Breakfast Experience (October 2013) with Joshua Welton remixes Album version – Art Official Age (2014) Promo CD – UK (this release, 2013) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production THE STORY “Breakfast Can Wait” was one of the first tracks Prince made available when he launched the 3rdEyeGirl.com website in February 2013. It was offered as a free download alongside “Screwdriver” and a remix of “Rock And Roll Love Affair.” Six months later, on 17 August 2013, Prince re-released the track with striking new artwork featuring comedian Dave Chappelle dressed as Prince serving pancakes — a direct reference to Chappelle’s famous 2004 Prince sketch. The single was then commercially released via Kobalt on 3 September 2013. Although originally intended for Anthony Hamilton, Prince kept the track for himself. It was later included as the sixth track on the 2014 album Art Official Age. CONTEXT & NOTES The Chappelle artwork generated huge publicity and helped keep Prince in the cultural conversation during a period of independent releases. The track received its live debut at Paisley Park in October 2013 and was performed a handful of times in 2013–2014 (often as part of a sampler set). It was never a major chart hit but became a fan favourite and a notable example of Prince’s playful use of internet culture and celebrity memes. RELATED MATERIAL Prince (2014) Art Official Age For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs and 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

A raw, riff-driven funk-rock statement that served as the first official single from the forthcoming Plectrumelectrum album, “PretzelBodyLogic” announced the arrival of Prince’s new power trio 3rdEyeGirl with a bold, Sabbath-inflected guitar attack. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and 3rdEyeGirl Label: NPG Records Date: February 14, 2014 Catalogue: NPG-3EG-03DLSP Format: Promo CD Single Country: United Kingdom Genre: Funk Rock Style: Hard rock / Funk A-Side: “PretzelBodyLogic” Written by: Prince (credited to Prince and 3rdEyeGirl) Produced by: Prince B-Side: — (Single-track promo) TRACK LIST UK Promo CD Single (NPG-3EG-03DLSP) PretzelBodyLogic PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, guitar, bass, production Donna Grantis – guitar Ida Nielsen – bass Hannah Ford Welton – drums THE STORY “PretzelBodyLogic” was released as a surprise digital single on 3 February 2014, just days after a 28-second clip had been streamed on the 3rdEyeGirl YouTube channel. The track was positioned as the first single from the upcoming Plectrumelectrum album (although Fixurlifeup had already appeared the previous year). The striking collage artwork featured fragmented images of the band members. A JBPR promo sticker on the back confirmed the album’s April 2014 release date and noted that Prince was currently on the Hit and Run Tour in the UK with 3rdEyeGirl. CONTEXT & NOTES The song’s heavy, descending riff drew frequent comparisons to Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man.” It received its live debut in acoustic form at Lianne La Havas’ apartment in London on 4 February 2014, followed by the full electric version the next day at the Electric Ballroom. The track was performed regularly during the 2014 Hit and Run Tour and remained in the setlist into 2015. RELATED MATERIAL Prince and 3rdEyeGirl (2014) Plectrumelectrum For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, 3rdEyeGirl YouTube archive, JBPR promo materials, 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.