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1999/Little Rd Corvette Single Advert: 1985
A Prince Purple Double NME Push Published in the UK on January 12, 1985, New Musical Express’s one-page advert “By Public Demand” promoted Prince’s double A-side reissue single “1999”/“Little Red Corvette” — capitalising on Purple Rain mania. The bold ad declared the classic tracks back on vinyl, driving renewed demand for Prince’s early hits. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical Express (UK). Date: January 12, 1985. Format: One-page single reissue advert

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Jan 12, 1985


I Would Die 4 U Maxi-Single US: 1984
A Purple Rain Extended Christmas Miracle Released as a 12-inch maxi-single in the US on December 19, 1984, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: 9 20291-0 A / 0-20291), Prince And The Revolution’s “I Would Die 4 U (Extended Version)” — backed with the Christmas classic “Another Lonely Christmas” — was the fifth single from Purple Rain . The A-side stretched to 10:00, B-side 6:47. Peaked at No. 8 on Billboard Hot 100, No. 11 Hot Black Singles. Issued with oversized 5.9" labels,

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Dec 19, 1984


I Would Die 4 U Single UK: 1984
Prince and The Revolution’s "I Would Die 4 U" backed with "Another Lonely Christmas" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Warner Bros. Records (catalog number W 9174) on November 26, 1984, as the third release credited to Prince and The Revolution, featuring a previously unreleased B-side. 7" A. I Would Die 4 U (Single Version) (2:57) B. Another Lonely Christmas (4:51) UK/EI: W9121 12" A. I Would Die 4 U (Extended Version) (10:15) B. Another Lonely Christmas

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Dec 14, 1984


Let's Pretend We're Married Single US: 1983
Prince’s Funk Proposal Prince’s “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” was released as a 7-inch single in the US on November 23, 1983, on Warner Bros. (catalogue: (9 29548-7 / 7-29548). Backed with “Irresistible Bitch” (featuring Wendy & Lisa), this synth-funk plea and sultry B-side (written, produced, performed by Prince), were issued with and without picture sleeve, peaking at No. 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks. Single Overview 7" (9 29548-7 / 7-29548) Warner Bros. Record

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Nov 23, 1983
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