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Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the late music icon's album with this collection of rare and never-before-seen photos from Sonic Editions.
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A batch of limited-edition photo prints are being released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album.
The collection, released earlier this week, coincides with what would have been the icon's 66th birthday on Friday (June 7).
Sonic Editions partnered with photographers and picture archives to release limited-edition photo prints of the icon, as well as other legendary artists like Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, and more.
Prince’s legendary album, released on June 25, 1984, marked many career milestones.
Aside from being his first LP to top the Billboard 200, where it remained for 24 weeks, it was certified 13x platinum by the RIAA, sold more than 25 million copies globally, and spawned classics such as “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “I Would Die for You,” and the title track.
Sonic Editions’ Prince prints range from $149-$499 for small (14x11 inches), medium (20x16 inches), and large (24x20 inches) sizes.
The XL-XXL prints—measuring 20x16 inches and 37x26 inches—are priced between $699-$1,199.
The album took home a Grammy for best rock vocal performance by a duo or group and was accompanied by a film released on July 27, 1984.
The album earned multiple Grammy nominations, including album of the year, while the film went on to win an Oscar for best original song score.
In addition to the photo release, Prince will be honored in a celebration at his Paisley Park home from June 20-24.
The annual celebration will feature The Revolution – Wendy, Lisa, Bobby Z, Brownmark, and Dr.
Fink – taking the stage in honor of the 40th anniversary.
Morris Day (who appeared in the film) is scheduled to perform along with New Power Generation.
The celebration will include a block party in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday, June 22, in addition to themed panels, DJ dance parties, screenings of films from the era, and other surprises to be announced.