40 Years Ago: Prince Combines Sex, Synths and Doomsday on ‘1999’
The multi-talented artist's fifth album was largely created via sonic experimentations in his home studio. His 1982 LP would become his breakthrough release.
Albums
Prince's 'Prince': The Story Behind Every Song on His Second LP
A deep dive into each track on Prince's second album, 1979's 'Prince.'
30 Years Ago: Prince Swings Big With the 'Love Symbol Album'
After proving he could still rule the charts, Prince took a wild left turn.
How Prince Returned to the Mainstream With 'Diamonds and Pearls'
After a critical stumble on 'Graffiti Bridge,' he was in need of a hit.
How Prince Somehow Roared Back With 'Gold Experience'
People were still trying to figure out, you know, what even to call him.
Why Wasn't Prince's 'Welcome 2 America' Released Earlier?
After being recorded in 2010, 'Welcome 2 America' was shelved for over a decade.
Prince Longboxes and Deluxe Packages: Photo Gallery
Prince's first 14 albums were all released in the now-extinct packaging format.
'Sign O' the Times' Vault Tracks: Everything We Know (So Far)
What we know (and don't know) about the bonus tracks on the deluxe edition of Prince's 'Sign O' the Times' box set.
Prince's 'Dream Factory': How to Build the Unreleased Album
Fans can now recreate a 1986 album that became 'Sign O' the Times.'
Prince's 'Sign O' the Times': A Track-by-Track Guide
We look at the stories behind every song on the 1987 two-LP masterpiece.