July sees the release of Originals on vinyl. The tracks were selected collaboratively by Troy Carter, on behalf of The Prince Estate, and Jay-Z. Several of the iconic songs found on Originals were considerable hits for the artists who recorded them. Several of the iconic songs found on Originals were considerable hits for the artists who recorded them. Sheila E.’s The Glamorous Life reached #1 on the US dance charts in 1984, while the enormous success of Manic Monday propelled the single and its accompanying album, The Bangles’ Different Light, to the #2 spot on the US pop charts and #3 in Australia. And in 1991, Martika enjoyed international success with Love… Thy Will Be Done, a top 10 hit in France, Australia, the UK and the USA. Originals pulls back the curtain to reveal the origins of these familiar songs.