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Prince and The Revolution (November 26, 1984) I Would Die 4 U - Single
A Purple Rain devotional paired with Prince’s most heartbreaking holiday B‑side RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 26, 1984 (UK) Catalogue: W 9174 (7") Format: 7" Single, 12" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “I Would Die 4 U (Single Version)” – 2:57 B-Side: “Another Lonely Christmas” – 4:51 THE STORY Released in the UK on November 26, 1984 as the third single credited to Prince and The Revolution, “I Would Die 4 U” continued the extraordinary momentum of the Purple Rain era

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Dec 14, 1984


Prince (August 29, 1984) Let’s Go Crazy - Maxi-Single US
The definitive US 12" of “Let’s Go Crazy,” pairing the explosive Special Dance Mix with the legendary “Erotic City” — a cornerstone of the Purple Rain era.

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Aug 29, 1984


Prince (June 13, 1984) "When Doves Cry" - Single 12" US
Released on June 13, 1984, as a maxi single and the lead track from Purple Rain, "When Doves Cry" marked a pivotal moment in Prince’s career. Recorded entirely by Prince — vocals, instruments, production, arrangement — the track showcased his total creative autonomy at the exact moment he was about to dominate global culture. Issued five weeks before the album, the single arrived worldwide with 17 Days as its B‑side, the first track officially credited to Prince and the Revol

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Jun 13, 1984


Prince (16 May 1984) When Doves Cry – 7" Single (US)
Prince’s groundbreaking, minimalist masterpiece and the lead single from Purple Rain, When Doves Cry became his first US number 1 and one of the defining singles of the 1980s. Artist: Prince Title: When Doves Cry Release Date: 16 May 1984 (US 7" release) Label: Warner Bros. Format: 7" Vinyl Catalogue Number: 7-29286 Country: United States Length: 7:41 (combined A/B sides) When Doves Cry was the first single from Purple Rain and was released five weeks before the album. Althou

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May 16, 1984


Prince (November 16, 1983) Let’s Pretend We’re Married - Single US
Prince’s Funk Proposal — a sleek, seductive synth‑funk plea backed with the sultry snarl of Irresistible Bitch RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 16, 1983 Catalogue: 9 20170-0 A / 0-20170 (12") Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Promo Country: United States (worldwide variants) A-Side: “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” – 7:20 B-Side: “Irresistible Bitch” – 4:11 (feat. Wendy & Lisa on backing vocals) THE STORY Released on November 16, 1983 as a 12" maxi-single (with 7" editions also

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Nov 16, 1983


Prince (April 4, 1983) Little Red Corvette - UK Single
Little Red Corvette was released for the first time in the UK on April 4 1983 as part of a concentrated promotional push surrounding Prince’s planned London dates at the Dominion Theatre. Multiple formats — a standard 7", a double‑pack 7", and two 12" editions — were issued to support the campaign

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Apr 4, 1983


Prince (March 4, 1983) 1999 / Delirious – Single 7" BRA
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"

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Mar 4, 1983


Prince (February 9, 1983) Little Red Corvette - Single 7" US/NZ
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.

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Feb 9, 1983


Prince (February 7, 1983) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" AUS
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?

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Feb 7, 1983


Vanity 6 (January 21, 1983) He’s So Dull - Single
A razor‑sharp slice of Vanity 6 attitude — Dez Dickerson’s punk‑funk composition delivered with Prince’s uncredited fingerprints all over the production.

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Jan 21, 1983
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