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.

Only "Purple Rain" has done more to introduce or define Prince to the world than "1999."

Revisiting how Prince's vision of owning his master recordings led to seven new versions of 1982 single.

The music video marked a turning point for both the artist and the network.

Pay-per-view special on New Year's Eve was supposed to be the final performance of the apocalyptic classic.

Collins' 1985 single “Sussudio” bore strong resemblance to “1999” — but it didn’t bother him.

An iconic purple trench coat is among the clothing collection's items.

Breakthrough LP expanded to five discs of B-sides, outtakes and live tracks.

Four-part series features a preview of some of the unreleased music in the upcoming box set.

Song is the third advance track from upcoming Super Deluxe edition of fifth album.