Prince

Lovesexy

First released1988

Lovesexy was recorded primarily at Paisley Park Studios in Minneapolis between 1987 and 1988, with Prince serving as the primary producer and engineer alongside co-producer David Z. The album was recorded using a combination of analog and digital technology, featuring Prince playing most of the instruments himself, a consistent practice throughout his career. The recording took place during a period of creative prolificacy for Prince, following the massive success of Sign O' the Times, and represented his exploration of more dance-oriented and sexually explicit material. The album's production is notable for its layered synthesizer arrangements and the use of digital recording techniques that were cutting-edge for the late 1980s. Lovesexy was released in May 1988 and marked Prince's attempt to create a more cohesive, album-oriented work compared to some of his previous projects.