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

Released in the US on February 9, 1983, Little Red Corvette was the second single from Prince’s fifth studio album 1999. Arriving three and a half months after the album, the single became one of Prince’s first major international hits and played a crucial role in establishing him as a mainstream force.

1999 is Prince’s fifth studio album and his first double album, released in October 1982. A groundbreaking, futuristic masterpiece, it marked his commercial breakthrough and introduced the world to the full power of The Revolution. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 27, 1982 (USA) Catalogue: 9 23720-1 (2LP) Format: 2LP (US), Single LP (UK/Europe reissue 1983) Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY 1999 is a bol