Lovesexy is Prince’s tenth studio album, released in May 1988. A spiritually charged, psychedelic pop and funk masterpiece, it was recorded quickly as a direct response to the scrapped Black Album, blending positivity, sensuality, and faith. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: May 10, 1988 Catalogue: 9 25720-1 Format: LP Country: United States (worldwide release) THE STORY Lovesexy is a vibrant, optimistic album exploring themes of

“Alphabet St. showed Prince at his most stripped‑back and playful, turning minimal funk into a Top 10 moment.” Alphabet St. — UK Chart Overview Prince’s Alphabet St. entered the Official UK Singles Chart in early May 1988 and reached its peak during the chart week 8 May – 14 May 1988, climbing to No. 9. Released on Paisley Park (W7900), the single became the lead UK hit from the Lovesexy era and marked Prince’s return to the UK Top 10 following the Sign “O” The Times campaign

Prince released “Alphabet St.” as the lead single from his tenth studio album Lovesexy TRACK LIST US 7" Single (7-27900) A. Alphabet St. (Edit) – 2:25 B. Alphabet St. (Cont.) – 3:14 US 12" Maxi-Single (0-20930) A. Alphabet St. (Album Version) – 5:40 B. Alphabet St. (This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip) – 7:48 US Cassette Single (4-27900) Same tracklist as the 7" US CD Promo Single (PRO-CD-3079) Alphabet St. (Edit) – 2:25 Alphabet St. (LP Version) – 5:40 Alphabet St. (Extended V

A stripped‑back Lovesexy groove, Alphabet St. launched as the lead single from Prince’s tenth album Lovesexy RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 15, 1988 Catalogue: W 7900 (7") / W 7900 T (12") / W 7900 CD (CD) Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single, CD Mini Single, Cassette Country: United Kingdom Album: Lovesexy (1988) A-Side: Alphabet St. (Edit / Album Version) B-Side: Alphabet St. (This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip) THE STORY Released in the UK on April 15, 1988 as the lead single fr