Prince controversy album cover

Take a look back at the making of 'Controversy' from the eyes of engineer Ross Pallone, who provided an account of Prince and his work ethic.

Controversy is the fourth full-length studio album by Prince (4 October 1981)

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Classic Prince | 1981 Controversy CD Longbox cover scan modified at 1:1 ratio for use an album digital artwork cover by Modernaire.

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View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1993 CD release of "Controversy" on Discogs.

The Revolution’s Lisa Coleman – also known as one half of Wendy & Lisa – tells Calum Henderson about getting the band back together and how they feel about the recent Purple Rain reissue.

Prince - Sexuality / Controversy [1981]

In the wake of Prince's death, SPIN's staffers and contributors are looking back on some of their favorite albums by the beloved icon. Check back this week to

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Prince with Matt Fink, Andre Cymone, Bobby Z, Dez Dickerson, & Lisa Coleman in 1981

After Dirty Mind, Controversy, 1999, Purple Rain, Around The World In A Day, Parade and Sign O' The Times (and the withdrawn The Black Album) Prince just delivers another masterpiece. Where does it end? Another title added to the already impressive list of genius albums: Lovesexy!