HOVER TO INSPECT · CLICK TO ZOOM16×20 in · 29.7 × 42 cmClassic single piece$46.99$27.99 ▾
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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].
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 Xpectation poster?
This poster is an art print of the Xpectation album cover by Prince, reproduced as a standalone image for wall display. It lets a fan show the album's artwork as decor instead of keeping it tucked inside a sleeve.
The story behind the cover
The Cover on the Wall
The Xpectation cover works as a poster because it is built around one strong image and the title lettering that frames it. Seen from across a room, the composition reads quickly, and the mood of the picture carries the same focused energy fans associate with the record.
Hung in a living room, bedroom, or home studio, the print turns a familiar sleeve into a daily presence. Its tone sits comfortably beside other music pieces or stands alone above a console, desk, or shelf.
Why this Prince Xpectation print stands out
Why a Fan Would Frame This Cover
For a longtime listener, the Xpectation cover is more than an image on a shelf. A print puts that artwork at eye level, where the colors, the pose, and the lettering can be studied again and again instead of glimpsed only when a record comes out.
- ✓Printed in the USA, so the colors and paper are produced domestically.
- ✓Heavyweight matte paper that reduces glare under room lights.
- ✓Available framed or unframed, with four inch sizes and a larger format to suit different walls.
Prince Xpectation poster, FAQ
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Xpectation Prince Poster for Fans Who Frame Their Records
This Xpectation Prince Poster is an art print of the album cover, made for fans who want the artwork on a wall. It is printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper and offered framed or unframed in four inch sizes and a larger format.
- Album cover artwork by Prince reproduced as a print ready to hang.
- Printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper.
- Framed or unframed options for different rooms and walls.
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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.