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PRINCE (October 16, 1981) – "Sexuality" b/w "Controversy" Format: 7" Single: GER
"Sexuality" was released as the second single from Prince's fourth studio album, Controversy. The single was issued in West Germany on October 16, 1981, around the same period that the Controversy album was released in the United States on October 14, 1981. Unlike many Prince singles of the period, "Sexuality" was only issued in selected international territories. The release appeared in West Germany, Japan and Australia, while other territories did not receive the single in
bookfundu
Oct 15, 1981


Prince (October 14 1981) Controversy - Album
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

GlamSlamEscape
Oct 13, 1981


Prince / The Time (October 6, 1981) – “Prince Singing For Time Is Stuff Of Dreams” Feature - The Minneapolis Star
This substantial The Minneapolis Star feature by Jon Bream examines the increasingly intriguing relationship between Prince and The Time. Written as a playful “dream” in which Prince and The Time are effectively two sides of the same creative enterprise, the article questions how much of The Time’s debut album was really the work of Prince, while also documenting the group’s emerging chart success and Prince’s preparations to open for The Rolling Stones. Publication: The Minn

GlamSlamEscape
Oct 5, 1981


Prince (October 1981) Sexuality / Controversy – Single 7" DE
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

GlamSlamEscape
Sep 30, 1981


Prince (September 2, 1981) Controversy / When You Were Mine – Single US
7" - USA - WBS49808 Controversy (3:39) Controversy served as the lead single from Prince’s fourth studio album of the same name. Issued six weeks before the album’s release, it marked the beginning of a new era in his early‑1980s output, blending political commentary, personal myth‑making, and Minneapolis funk. The B‑side, When You Were Mine, originated from the previous album Dirty Mind, creating a bridge between the raw, punk‑funk aesthetic of 1980 and the more expansive, s

GlamSlamEscape
Sep 1, 1981


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