We are saddened by the news of the passing of iconic musician and performer Prince. He died April 21, 2016 at the age of 57. Thank you, Prince, for all you gave us.

The majority of Prince's work isn't available to stream online, but if you'd like to listen in his memory here is our collection of his CDs currently available at NYPL.

Prince (1979)

 

 

 

 

Dirty Mind (1980)

 

 

 

 

 

Controversy (1981)

 

 

 

 

 

Purple Rain (1984)

 

 

 

 

 

Around the World In a Day (1985)

 

 

 

 

 

Sign O’ the Times (1987)

 

 

 

 

 

Lovesexy (1988)

 

 

 

 

 

Diamonds and Pearls (1991)

 

 

 

 

 

Emancipation (1996)

 

 

 

 

And if you haven't seen the 1984 film Purple Rain , run; don't walk. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Minnesota radio Station is also streaming his music online.

Staff picks are chosen by NYPL staff members and are not intended to​ be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your picks! Tell us what you'd recommend: Leave a comment or email us.