5 Things to Know About Prince's Sign o' the Times

It was voted the best album of 1987 by Pazz & Jop critics. The critics’ poll ranked it number one for the year.

It was nominated for Album of the Year at the 30th Grammy Awards. This was a major industry recognition for the double album.

It is a double album by Prince. The format allowed for a wide range of musical styles and themes.

The album won the Pazz & Jop critics poll for 1987. This solidified its critical acclaim over other releases that year.

It remains a standout in Prince’s discography. The album is often cited as one of his most ambitious and successful works.