: Inside the letter "I" in Prince's name, the phrase "and the Revolution" is written in reverse ("dna eht noituloveR"). This was the first visual acknowledgment of his backing band.
: The cover features early iterations of what would eventually become the iconic Love Symbol. It incorporates separate symbols for peace (☮), femininity (♀), and masculinity (♂). Prince – 1999
: The first "1" in the year 1999 is frequently interpreted by fans and scholars as a phallic symbol , reinforcing themes of sexuality that Prince explored throughout his career. : Inside the letter "I" in Prince's name,
The hand-drawn cover art for the 1982 album 1999 by is often referred to as a "piece" or a complicated piece of art due to its dense collage of symbolic elements. It incorporates separate symbols for peace (☮), femininity
: A third eye is depicted within the "1" representing the "I" in Prince, which some link to Dadaist influences and Prince's artistic mission.
The "piece" contains several key hidden and symbolic details :
: Several elements in the "1999" lettering were borrowed from his previous album, Controversy , including the eyes, a "Rude Boy" pin, jacket studs in the "R," and a smile in the "P".