Vincent Black Prince was termed the motorcycle you either love or hate. "The Motor Cycle" road tested a Black Prince and concluded that it handled as well as the Vincent Black Shadow with improved fuel consumption. Production of the Black Prince began in early 1955. Lucas components replaced the less reliable Miller electrical system, and better ignition – upgraded to coil and distributor – together with Amal Monobloc carburettors improved starting. The rear enclosure, which incorporated the oil tank, was hinged to allow access to the rear wheel and final drive chain. The centre stand was operated by a lever accessible from the
The Black Album (Prince album) date. It was replaced with the album "Lovesexy", a brighter pop-oriented album with elements of religious affirmation. Prince invoked Camille, the alter-ego behind his unreleased 1986 album "Camille", as the guiding force responsible for "The Black Album". The opening track also mentioned the title of the album as being "The Funk Bible", which was a consideration during work on this project. The title refers both to the album's all-black cover design and to Prince's attempt to earn back his credibility among the black pop audience. The album features one of the most shockingly unusual Prince songs: "Bob George", in which