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Prince (January 7, 1983) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7"/ 12" UK
Prince released “1999” as a single in the UK on January 7, 1983, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in multiple 7" and 12" variants, including a 7" with cassette, stickered editions, promotional copies, and acetates. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single + Cassette Country: United Kingdom Released: January 7, 1983 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: P

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Jan 7, 1983


Prince (December 30, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" GE
Prince released “1999” as a single in Germany on December 30, 1982. It was issued in multiple 7" variants (including promotional) and 12" maxi-single formats with different sleeve designs. 7" Commercial Single, First Pressing – Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Germany (West Germany) Released: December 30, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side

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Dec 30, 1982


Prince (December 26, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" FR
Prince released “1999” as a single in France on December 26, 1982, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in 7" and 12" formats, including test pressings. 7" Commercial Single (929896-7) - Front 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 Com

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Dec 26, 1982


Prince (December 4, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" JP
Prince released “1999” as a single in Japan on December 4, 1982, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in commercial and promotional 7" formats along with several promotional sampler LPs/12"s. 7" Commercial Single, Insert – Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records / Warner-Pioneer Corporation Format: 7" Vinyl Single + Promo Samplers Country: Japan Released: December 4, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Wr

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Dec 4, 1982


Prince (December 1, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" NL / BE
Prince released “1999” as a single in the Netherlands / Belgium market on December 1, 1982 (manufactured in Belgium). It was issued in both 7" and 12" formats with several sleeve variations. 7" Commercial Single – Front RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Netherlands / Belgium (Made in Belgium) Released: December 1, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Si

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Dec 1, 1982


Prince (December 1, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" ITA
Prince released “1999” as a single in Italy on December 1, 1982, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in a picture sleeve with a large centre hole and a promotional “Omaggio Vendita Vietata” punch. Italy 7" Commercial Single (92 9896-7) - Front 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” Wri

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Dec 1, 1982


Prince (September 24, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" US
Prince released “1999” as the lead single from his double album of the same name on September 24, 1982 in the USA. The song became one of his signature anthems and a major hit upon re-release. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United States Released: September 24, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “1999” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?” Written by:

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Sep 24, 1982


Prince (August 2, 1982) Sexuality / I Wanna Be Your Lover – Single 7" AU
Prince released “Sexuality” as a single in Australia on August 2, 1982, backed with “I Wanna Be Your Lover” (unlike the German and Japanese releases which used “Controversy” as the B-side) RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Australia Released: August 2, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Sexuality” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “I Wanna Be Your Lover” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prin

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Aug 2, 1982


Prince (July 16, 1982) Do Me, Baby / Private Joy – Single 7" US/PE
Prince released “Do Me, Baby” as the third and final single from the Controversy album in the USA on July 16, 1982, backed with “Private Joy”. It was also released in Peru with Spanish titles. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: United States Released: July 16, 1982 Genre: Funk, Soul, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Do Me, Baby” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Private Joy” Written by: Prince Produced by:

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Jul 16, 1982


Prince (April 14, 1982) Let's Work / Ronnie, Talk To Russia – Single 7" NL
Prince released “Let’s Work” as the second single from the Controversy album in the Netherlands on April 14, 1982. It was issued in both 7" and 12" commercial formats. Netherlands 7" Commercial Single RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Netherlands Released: April 14, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound A-Side: “Let’s Work” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Ronnie, Talk To Russia” Written by: P

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Apr 14, 1982
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