This marked the song’s third appearance on the chart and brought its cumulative total to 28 weeks since its original 1982 release.

A Prince Purple Double NME Push Published in the UK on January 12, 1985, New Musical Express’s one-page advert “By Public Demand” promoted Prince’s double A-side reissue single “1999”/“Little Red Corvette” — capitalising on Purple Rain mania. The bold ad declared the classic tracks back on vinyl, driving renewed demand for Prince’s early hits. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical Express (UK). Date: January 12, 1985. Format: One-page single reissue advert

Issued in multiple UK variants — including Drayton/WEA paper labels, silver‑label represses, and 12-inch editions — the release helped establish Prince as a rising international force just before the Purple Rain explosion