An adventurous, orchestral-funk peak tied to a film, home to 'Kiss'. Inventive and acclaimed. A creative high. The second (or third) record that deepens the picture.
On vinyl: '80s originals are plentiful and usually affordable; reissues tend to be cleaner but pricier.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
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More from Prince — where to go next
If you have Parade, these are the Prince records worth reaching for next.
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1
Sign o' the Times1987 · PopStart here
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2
Dirty Mind1980 · PopClassic
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3
19991982 · PopClassic
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4
Purple Rain1984 · PopClassic
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5
Around the World in a Day1985 · PopClassic
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