Released on October 27, 1982, Prince’s 1999 receives a highly enthusiastic four-star assessment from music editor Laurie Niemetus in The Louisville Times. Under the provocative headline “It’s message music: The message is S-E-X,” the review examines Prince’s continuing fascination with sexuality while praising the musical growth, arrangements and production of an album regarded as stronger than its predecessors. The same page also reviews The Time’s What Time Is It? and annou

This short Minneapolis Star and Tribune music item reports strong chart activity for two Minneapolis acts closely connected with Prince. The Time's “777-9311” and What Time Is It? were both at No. 2 on Billboard's respective Black singles and albums charts, while Vanity 6's album was identified as a strong Warner Bros. seller and a Top 10 dance-chart release. The clipping closes by noting that both local records were produced by Prince. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribu

Released on 17 September 1982, 777‑9311 was the first single taken from The Time’s second album What Time Is It?. Issued four weeks before the album, the single appeared only in the USA and the Netherlands. The B‑side, Grace, did not feature on any album. Although credited to The Time, Prince largely wrote and performed both tracks, with his involvement remaining uncredited. Both tracks were created during the sessions for What Time Is It?. Prince handled most instrumentati

777-9311 was the first single to be released from The Time’s second album What Time Is It?. It was released four weeks prior to the album, in the USA and The Netherlands only. The b-side, Grace, was not included on any album. Prince largely wrote and performed both tracks, although his input on both tracks was uncredited. The single only reached number 88 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, but reached number 2 on the Billboard Black Chart. COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: The