In this essential second volume of Classic Pop Presents, we fill in the gaps left over from our first special, rewinding the clock to his formative years and his first pioneering run of albums, as well as exploring the birth of the all-conquering Minneapolis Sound. There’s features on his psychedelic phase, his rivalry with Michael Jackson, as well as archive treasures on his breakthrough LP 1999, and his 90s classic Diamonds And Pearls, in which we speak to members of the New Power Generation.

Prince’s masterpiece Purple Rain celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and, as well as paying tribute to that timeless album, we take a detailed look at the hit feature film that accompanied it, alongside his other two movies. All this and so much more...