Let's have a moment and stan for the Purple
reign era. The era that catapulted Prince to iconic stature.
Released: June 25, 1984
Chart Success:
It sold 13 million units in the US, including 1.5 million in the first week.
Sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
When Doves Cry & Let's Go Crazy hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
'Purple Rain' hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
'I Would Die 4 U' hit #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The album spent 24 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard album charts.
Awards:
Won two Grammy awards: Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture.
Won an Oscar for Best Original Song Score
Won three AMAs: Favorite Soul/R&B Single, Favorite Soul/R&B Album & Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Won Brit Award for Best International Artist
This era was so perfect.
Him dominating #1 with the album, single & movie all at once
The flawless tour with The Revolution
His slayage @ the AMAs with that epic performance of Purple Rain