HOVER TO INSPECT · CLICK TO ZOOM16×20 in · 29.7 × 42 cmClassic single piece$46.99$27.99 ▾
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Every poster is made to order and printed in the USA, then shipped fast · usually within a few business days. You'll get a tracking link in your shipping confirmation so you can follow it to your door.
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Posters & frames
Every cold poster is made to order and printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper · rich, true-to-cover color with no glare or cheap gloss.
Choose it unframed (it ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame) or framed. Framed orders arrive with your print already mounted behind a shatterproof front and hanging hardware included · ready to hang out of the box.
Four sizes, all in inches so they fit standard US frames: 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and 24×36.
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Everything about this print
Every cold poster is made to order and printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper · rich, true-to-cover color with no glare or cheap gloss.
Choose it unframed (it ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame) or framed. Framed orders arrive with your print already mounted behind a shatterproof front and hanging hardware included · ready to hang out of the box.
Four sizes, all in inches so they fit standard US frames: 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and 24×36.
Posters you'll actually want on your wall.
- Made to order & printed in the USA
- Heavyweight matte paper, true-to-cover color
- Tracked delivery on every order
- Framed or unframed, four inch sizes
- Original designs · not mass-printed stock
What are the shipping costs?
Shipping is a small flat fee (from $4.90) and becomes FREE once your order reaches the free-shipping threshold ($39). The exact cost is always shown in your cart before you pay.
When will my order ship?
Every poster is made to order and printed in the USA, then shipped fast · usually within a few business days. You'll get a tracking link in your shipping confirmation so you can follow it to your door.
Returns & damage
Not happy? You have 14 days to return it. Arrived damaged in transit? Send us a photo and we'll reprint and reship it free · no return needed.
Questions?
Anything not covered here, just reach us at [email protected].
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How to hang & care for it
1 · Unbox & unroll
Lay the print flat for a few hours so it relaxes before you hang or frame it.
2 · Hang it
Framed prints arrive with hanging hardware ready to go. For unframed prints use a standard frame, clips or magnetic rails.
3 · Care
Keep it out of direct sunlight and dust the surface gently with a dry, soft cloth.
The short answer
What is the Controversy poster?
The Controversy Prince Poster is an art print of the album cover for Controversy by Prince, made for display on a wall. It brings the cover's striking portrait and bold composition into a room as a standalone piece of decor.
The story behind the cover
A Cover Made to Be Seen at a Glance
The Controversy cover relies on a stripped-down, high-contrast look, with the portrait placed front and center so the eye lands on the figure first. Light and shadow do much of the work, giving the image a moody, confident tone that feels more like a statement than a casual snapshot.
On a wall, the print reads best where it can hold its own: a hallway with soft light, the space above a record player, or a corner of a living room near other music pieces. Its deep tones ground a room with lighter walls, and the choice between framed and unframed lets you match it to the furniture around it.
Why this Prince Controversy print stands out
Why This Print Works in a Listening Space
Hanging the Controversy cover at home turns a favorite record into something you see every day. Pair it with a turntable, a shelf of vinyl, or a small lamp to build a listening corner that feels intentional rather than improvised.
- ✓Printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper, which keeps the cover's dark areas calm and easy to read.
- ✓Available framed or unframed, so you can choose the finish that suits your space.
- ✓Offered in a range of sizes, with a larger format for walls that need a bigger focal point.
Prince Controversy poster, FAQ
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Controversy Prince Poster for Your Wall
This art print reproduces the album cover of Controversy by Prince for display in a home. It suits a listening corner, a hallway, or any wall that could use a moody, high-contrast focal point.
- Art print of the Controversy album cover by Prince.
- Printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper.
- Framed or unframed, in a range of sizes.
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All posters follow the ISO A series, so they fit any standard off-the-shelf frame. Printed edge to edge, with no white border.
| Size | Centimetres | Inches (US) | Millimetres (UK/AU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11×14 in | 21 × 29.7 cm | 8.3 × 11.7" | 210 × 297 mm |
| 16×20 in | 29.7 × 42 cm | 11.7 × 16.5" | 297 × 420 mm |
| 18×24 in | 42 × 59.4 cm | 16.5 × 23.4" | 420 × 594 mm |
| 24×36 in | 59.4 × 84.1 cm | 23.4 × 33.1" | 594 × 841 mm |
How each size reads on a wall
A2 and A1 work best above a sofa or a bed.
About our frames
Unframed
Ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame.
Black, aluminium
Anodised aluminium profile with a plexiglass front. Light, impact-resistant and it will not warp or yellow over the years.
Chrome, aluminium
Same aluminium build in a polished chrome finish, with plexiglass glazing for lightness and longevity.
Every frame ships assembled with the print already mounted, plus hanging hardware.