Warner Bros. re-releases Prince’s “1999” single to capitalize on his pop crossover momentum after “Little Red Corvette,” helping the 1999 album surpass platinum sales. Publication: USA Today Date: Friday, June 10, 1983 Country: United States Location: McLean, Virginia Section: Entertainment / Music News THE STORY Seeking to solidify Prince’s new-found success as a crossover artist on the pop charts, Warner Bros. has re-released “1999,” the first single from his critically acc

Prince released “1999” as a single in Brazil on March 4, 1983, backed with “Delirious” (instead of the usual “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”). It was issued in a generic WEA company sleeve. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Brazil Released: March 4, 1983 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Delirious” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST 7"

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?

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

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

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

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

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

1999 was Prince's fifth full-length studio album, following Controversy. The album was released in the United States on October 27, 1982 as an eleven-track double LP through Warner Bros. Records. Although the name The Revolution appeared in mirror-writing on the sleeve, the album itself was not officially attributed to Prince and the Revolution and remained credited to Prince. The original American edition presented the complete 70:35 album across four sides of vinyl. This or

Released on October 27, 1982, Prince’s 1999 receives a highly enthusiastic four-star assessment from music editor Laurie Niemetus in The Louisville Times. Under the provocative headline “It’s message music: The message is S-E-X,” the review examines Prince’s continuing fascination with sexuality while praising the musical growth, arrangements and production of an album regarded as stronger than its predecessors. The same page also reviews The Time’s What Time Is It? and annou

Released on October 27, 1982, 1999 receives a detailed and decidedly mixed assessment from Jon Bream in this November 28 Minneapolis Tribune review. Bream praises Prince’s synthesiser work, rhythms, instrumental hooks and musical versatility, but argues that the sprawling double album is less successful lyrically and emotionally. Even with those reservations, the review identifies several standout moments, including “1999,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Delirious,” “Free” and “D.M.

Prince released “1999” as the lead single from his double album of the same name on September 24, 1982 in the USA. The song became one of his signature anthems and a major hit upon re-release. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United States Released: September 24, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” B-Side: “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince US 7" comme