This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Prince 1995 Official Purple Rain Coats Condom. This item consists of one official Purple Rain Coats condom housed in a matchbook-style holder. It is a collectible from PRN Productions, intended solely for collection purposes and not for use, as the condom expired in 1999.
Additional Information: The Purple Rain Coats condom is a unique piece of memorabilia reflecting Prince's influence and creative marketing during the mid-1990s. Known for his flamboyant persona and groundbreaking music, Prince utilized various promotional items during his career, further solidifying the cultural impact of his work during this time.
Provenance/Authenticity: Randall "Zeke" Clark is a renowned luthier and legendary guitar/amp technician who got his start in the San Francisco music scene in the 70s, working with various A-list artists until moving to LA in the 80s, where he worked for Eddie Van Halen. From 1985 to 1993, he served as Edward Van Halen’s lead guitar and amp tech, transitioning to the crew with Sammy Hagar to maintain the band's gear through the monumental 5150, OU812, and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge eras. Beyond his historic tenure as the custodian of Eddie's tone, Clark's elite five-decade career includes building, repairing, and maintaining specialized gear for iconic artists such as Prince, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Heart, Poison, and others. This curated selection of items offers collectors a unique and direct connection to rock history through the hands of a master craftsman who shaped the sound of guitar royalty.
This item was personally handled, vetted, and released by Zeke Clark, ensuring its authenticity and rock-history provenance. Zeke Clark utilizes an Official Personal Signature Stamp to validate and inventory documents and artifacts released directly from his private estate. This item comes with his personal ink-imprinted signature stamp on the certificate of authenticity, which serves as his legally binding, authorized mark of verification and carries the full weight of a hand-signed signature.
Condition: The condom is in good condition; however, it is expired and was intended as a collectible rather than for use.
SKU: RZC1035