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.

“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.

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

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.

Mavis Staples’ First Paisley Park Album — Featuring Prince’s Writing & Production on Six Tracks RELEASE DETAILS Date: May 24, 1989 Catalogue: 9 25817-1 (LP) / 9 25817-2 (CD) Format: LP, CD, Cassette Country: United States Label: Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. THE STORY Time Waits For No One is the seventh solo studio album by gospel and R&B legend Mavis Staples, and her first (and only) album released on Prince’s Paisley Park Records. Prince wrote, produced, and largely

A detailed Star Tribune report on the 9th annual Minnesota Music Awards, published May 12 1989, highlighting The Replacements’ continued dominance and the vibrant local music scene. The article captures the event’s energy at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, where Prince, The Replacements, and other Minnesota artists were honoured for their contributions. Writer: Jon Bream (Staff Writer) Publication: Star Tribune (USA) Date: May 12 1989 Length: 2 pages feature The piece, ti

At the 9th annual Minnesota Music Awards ceremony, held at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Prince received two major honours: Best Album for “Lovesexy” and Best R&B Composition for “Alphabet St.” The event marked a triumphant hometown recognition of his creative resurgence following the intense artistic cycle of the late 1980s. Date: May 11 1989 Length: 1 event summary The ceremony celebrated Minnesota’s vibrant music scene, with Prince’s dual wins underscoring his contin

Released: March 21, 1989 (Worldwide) Madonna’s Like A Prayer (1989) is the only studio album to feature Prince, including their duet “Love Song” and his uncredited guitar work across three additional tracks.