Controversy is Prince’s fourth studio album, released in October 1981. A bold, socially conscious, and sexually charged record, it further refined his unique blend of funk, rock, and new wave while tackling themes of religion, sex, politics, and identity RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 14, 1981 (USA) / November 13, 1981 (UK) Catalogue: BSK 3601 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Controversy co

Prince released “Sexuality” as the second single from the Controversy album in West Germany in October 1981. It was issued in 7" and 12" commercial formats along with a 12" promotional single. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Germany (West Germany) Released: October 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Sexuality” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Controversy” Written by: Prince Produc

Prince released “Controversy” as the lead single from his album of the same name on September 2, 1981 in the USA, backed with “When You Were Mine”. The song became a major dance hit, topping the Billboard Disco chart for six weeks. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United States Released: September 2, 1981 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Controversy” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “W