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1999 Album Era (October 27, 1982)
1999 is Prince’s fifth studio album and his first double album. A groundbreaking, futuristic masterpiece, it marked his commercial breakthrough and introduced the world to the full power of The Revolution.
USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes # 9
SINGLES RELEASED
“1999” (b/w “How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore”)
“Little Red Corvette” (b/w “All The Critics Love U In New York”)
“Delirious” (b/w “Horny Toad”)
“Automatic” (Australia only)
“Let’s Pretend We’re Married” (b/w “Irresistible Bitch”)
Prince (February 7, 1983) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" AUS
Prince released “1999” as a single in Australia on February 7, 1983, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?” on 7" and paired with “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” on the 12" maxi-single. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Italy Released: December 1, 1982 (date requires verification) Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?
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Feb 7, 1983
Prince (January 7, 1983) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7"/ 12" UK
Prince released “1999” as a single in the UK on January 7, 1983, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in multiple 7" and 12" variants, including a 7" with cassette, stickered editions, promotional copies, and acetates. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single + Cassette Country: United Kingdom Released: January 7, 1983 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: P
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Jan 7, 1983
Prince (December 30, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" GE
Prince released “1999” as a single in Germany on December 30, 1982. It was issued in multiple 7" variants (including promotional) and 12" maxi-single formats with different sleeve designs. 7" Commercial Single, First Pressing – Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Germany (West Germany) Released: December 30, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side
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Dec 30, 1982
Prince (December 26, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" FR
Prince released “1999” as a single in France on December 26, 1982, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in 7" and 12" formats, including test pressings. 7" Commercial Single (929896-7) - Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Italy Released: December 1, 1982 (date requires verification) Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “How Com
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Dec 26, 1982
Prince (December 4, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" JP
Prince released “1999” as a single in Japan on December 4, 1982, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in commercial and promotional 7" formats along with several promotional sampler LPs/12"s. 7" Commercial Single, Insert – Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records / Warner-Pioneer Corporation Format: 7" Vinyl Single + Promo Samplers Country: Japan Released: December 4, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Wr
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Dec 4, 1982
Prince (December 1, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" NL / BE
Prince released “1999” as a single in the Netherlands / Belgium market on December 1, 1982 (manufactured in Belgium). It was issued in both 7" and 12" formats with several sleeve variations. 7" Commercial Single – Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Netherlands / Belgium (Made in Belgium) Released: December 1, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Si
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Dec 1, 1982
Prince (December 1, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" ITA
Prince released “1999” as a single in Italy on December 1, 1982, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in a picture sleeve with a large centre hole and a promotional “Omaggio Vendita Vietata” punch. Italy 7" Commercial Single (92 9896-7) - Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Italy Released: December 1, 1982 (date requires verification) Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Wri
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Dec 1, 1982
Prince (November 30, 1982) “Prince Concert Cool” – Daily Press
A glowing concert review in the Daily Press (Newport News, VA) by Dari Giles praising Prince’s high-energy 1999 Tour performance at Hampton Coliseum, describing a cool, nasty, and pulsating show complete with theatrical entrances, props, lights, and sizzling sets from Vanity 6 and The Time. Publication: Daily Press Date: Tuesday, November 30, 1982 (reviewing Saturday, November 27 show) Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment Title: Prince Concert Cool THE STORY
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Nov 30, 1982
Prince (November 28, 1982) “Prince’s new album motivates body, muddles brain” – Star Tribune
A hometown review in the Star Tribune by Jon Bream of Prince’s double album 1999, praising its danceable grooves and sexual energy while noting its lyrical and conceptual complexity that can “muddle the brain,” positioning it as another bold step from the 24-year-old Minneapolis artist. Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis Star and Tribune) Date: Sunday, November 28, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Record Reviews Title: Prince’s new album motivates body, muddl
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Nov 28, 1982
Prince (November 28, 1982) “Prince 1999 Tour” – The Tennessean
A concert advertisement in The Tennessean promoting Prince’s 1999 Tour stop at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville on Thursday, December 16, 1982, with special guest The Time and introducing Vanity 6. Publication: The Tennessean Date: Sunday, November 28, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Ads Title: Live in Concert! Prince 1999 Tour THE STORY The ad features the iconic dripping “Prince” logo and announces the show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets were
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