1989 June 19: Batman Era

Exclusive multi-page photo-essay in the Christmas 1989 issue of Sky Magazine (UK) offering a rare inside look at Paisley Park — Prince’s legendary studio complex, creative headquarters, and private world. PUBLICATION: Date: Christmas 1989 Country: United Kingdom Title: SKY MAGAZINE Feature Title: STEP INSIDE PRINCE’S PAISLEY PARK… Pages: 6-page spread THE STORY The article takes readers on a guided tour of Paisley Park with stunning photography by Matthew Rolston and text by

A seductive, cinematic extension of Prince’s Batman soundtrack — reimagined as a 19‑minute suite of desire, danger, and whispered chemistry with Kim Basinger RELEASE DETAILS Date: December 1, 1989 Catalogue: 0-21445 (12" Maxi) Format: 12" Maxi-Single, 7" Single, CD Maxi-Single Country: United States Album: Batman (Soundtrack, 1989) A-Side: The Scandalous Sex Suite (The Crime / The Passion / The Rapture / Sex) B-Side: When 2 R In Love THE STORY Released on December 1, 1989 as

The single peaked at No. 27 on the UK Singles Chart, remaining for five weeks before re‑entering for an additional two‑week run from December 24–30. Issued across 7-inch, cassette, 3-inch CD, 12-inch vinyl, picture discs, and white‑label promos, it stands as one of the most romantic and collectible releases from Prince’s cinematic 1989 era.

Released in the UK on October 30, 1989, Gimme Your Love was a duet by Aretha Franklin and James Brown and the third and final single associated with Franklin's Through The Storm album. The original album recording was written by Narada Michael Walden and Jeffrey Cohen and did not involve Prince. His connection came specifically through the single campaign, when he contributed a remix of the track. Those remixes subsequently appeared in several edits and configurations across

"The Arms Of Orion" was issued as the third single from Prince's eleventh studio album, Batman. The single was released in the United States on October 16, 1989, approximately four months after the release of the parent album and continued the commercial association between the Batman album and the 1989 film. The release featured the edited single version of "The Arms Of Orion" backed with the previously unreleased track "I Love U In Me". The appearance of "I Love U In Me" ma

Striking October 1989 cover of Spanish music magazine El Gran Musical featuring Prince during the peak of the Batman soundtrack success, with the bold headline proclaiming that the film’s triumph “saved him from ruin.” PUBLICATION: Date: October 1989 (Número 308) Country: Spain Title: EL GRAN MUSICAL Cover Story: PRINCE – “El éxito de Batman le salva de la ruina” Price: 195 ptas. THE STORY The dramatic cover shows a close-up of Prince performing (singing into a microphone wit

Good Feeling is the second solo studio album by Brownmark, and is his only album to feature writing input by Prince. Prince wrote Shall We Dance and sang background vocals on Bang Bang, written by Levi Seacer, Jr. Both Shall We Dance (produced by Levi Seacer, Jr.) and Bang Bang (written and produced by Levi Seacer, Jr.) were recorded in early 1989 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. The album produced three singles — Bang Bang (which preceded the album), Through A F

Released in 1989, Gimme Your Love served as the third and final single from Aretha Franklin’s Through The Storm album. Although the album version was written by Narada Michael Walden and Jeffrey Cohen and contained no Prince involvement, the single release featured multiple Prince‑created remixes issued across several formats. The track was credited jointly to Aretha Franklin and James Brown, as the song is a duet. While the single did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart,

“Partyman” was released on September 15, 1989 as the second single from Batman, Prince’s eleventh album and the soundtrack to Tim Burton’s blockbuster film. Arriving two months after the album, the single continued the hugely successful commercial tie‑in between Prince and the Batman franchise.

7" - USA - 7-22814 Partyman (LP Version 3:11) Partyman was released in the USA on 25 August 1989 as the second single from Prince’s eleventh album Batman, the soundtrack to Tim Burton’s 1989 film., with the maxi-single released on September 15 1989. Arriving two months after the album, the single continued the highly successful commercial partnership between Prince and the Batman franchise. The B‑side, Feel U Up, was previously unreleased, despite having been recorded years e

Partyman was released on 18 August 1989 as the second single from Prince’s Batman soundtrack, arriving two months after the album. The track was prominently featured in the film during the Joker’s museum sequence, and was inspired by Prince’s encounter with Jack Nicholson on set. The B‑side, Feel U Up, was previously unreleased, originally intended for the abandoned Camille project. The 12" releases included several Prince‑created remixes, such as The Purple Party Mix, which

Batdance was the first single released from Prince’s eleventh album Batman (the motion picture soundtrack to the 1989 Tim Burton movie Batman). The B‑side, 200 Balloons, was previously unreleased and not included on the album. Batdance was a last‑minute replacement for a brooding track titled Dance With The Devil, which Prince felt was too dark. Although Dance With The Devil remains unreleased, some of its lyrics appear in the album’s liner notes. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • Batda

Publication: Star Tribune Date: July 6, 1989 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota THE STORY The article announces that Prince’s soundtrack for the Tim Burton film Batman sold over one million copies in its first week. Official platinum certification would take 30 days, but the album was already approaching its second million in sales. CONTEXT AND NOTES This rapid commercial success came during Prince’s late-1980s peak. The Batman soundtrack was a major cro

Article Context & Main Highlights Sheena Easton – “101” Release Date: July 3, 1989 From the album: The Lover in Me (1988) Label: MCA Records Writer / Producer / Performer: Prince (credited as Joey Coco for writing) The third single released from Sheena Easton’s ninth studio album The Lover in Me. Written, produced, and featuring Prince (under the pseudonym Joey Coco for the writing credit). Released worldwide around five months after the parent album, the single became a nota

A detailed article from the Star Tribune (June 28, 1989) addressing the widespread confusion among audiences about who composed the score for the blockbuster film Batman, with composer Danny Elfman clarifying that he wrote the orchestral film score while Prince contributed songs to the separate soundtrack album. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 28, 1989 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / Film Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Danny Elfman expres

Patti LaBelle’s second studio album for MCA Records, featuring two songs with writing and production input by Prince: “Yo Mister” and “Love 89”. Publication / Source: MCA Records Date: June 26, 1989 Format: Vinyl LP / CD Side 1 1. If You Asked Me To 2. I Can’t Complain 3. Be Yourself 4. Yo Mister (5:08) 5. I Got It Like That Side 2 1. Love 89 (5:09) 2. Still In Love 3. I’m Scared Of You 4. Can’t Bring Me Down 5. Need A Little Faith 6. I Can Fly THE ALBUM TRACKLIST Be Yours

The eleventh studio album by Prince and the first (and only) soundtrack album he created for a major motion picture — Tim Burton’s Batman (1989). Released in Europe on June 19 1989 (one day before the US release) on Warner Bros. Records. The album features songs written from the perspectives of characters in the film. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Release Date: June 19 1989 (Europe) / June 20 1989 (USA) Country: Europe (and worldwide) Format: LP,

The lead single from the Batman motion picture soundtrack, released in the UK on June 12, 1989 on Warner Bros. Records. “Batdance” became a major hit, reaching No. 2 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: June 12 1989 Country: United Kingdom MAIN 7" SINGLE Catalogue: W2924 A. Batdance (Edit) – 4:06 B. 200 Balloons – 5:05 Produced, Arranged, Composed & Performed by Prince TRACK LISTINGS – ALL UK VARIANTS 7" Single (W292

The B‑side, “200 Balloons,” was previously unreleased and did not appear on the album, though elements of it were repurposed into “Batdance.” The single was issued worldwide two weeks before the soundtrack and quickly became a major commercial success.