Purple Rain turns 35 today. Stream it now 💜 | Prince

Purple Rain remains one of the influential albums, but you’ve never heard it like this before. The Purple Rain Deluxe set includes the official 2015 Paisley Park Remaster of the original tapes from the soundtrack, presenting an unheard vision of the album overseen by Prince himself. The From The Vault & Unreleased disc boasts 11 gems unearthed from the heart of Prince’s storied vault. This is Prince’s final word on his definitive masterpiece. | Prince

The opening chords of "Purple Rain" have become so iconic, and so instantly recognizable, that it's hard to imagine them being played for the very first time. But that's exactly what happened on the night of August 3, 1983, when Prince and his freshly minted band, the Revolution, introduced the audience of 1,100 people at First Avenue & 7th St Entry to an extended performance of their new song. The concert was a benefit for the local Minnesota Dance Theatre, who had been coaching Prince and his