Prince O(+> (September 1995) Eye Hate U - Maxi-Single UK/Europe

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Nov 19, 1995
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Updated: May 24

A seductive, soul‑funk confessional marking a pivotal moment in the Gold Experience era.

RELEASE DETAILS

Date: September 1995

Catalogue: 9362 43573-0 (12"), 9362 43574-2 (CD)

Format: 12" Maxi-Single, CD Maxi-Single, Cassette

Country: United Kingdom / Europe / United States (as The Hate Experience) Label: Warner Bros. / NPG Records Album: The Gold Experience (1995)

A-Side: Eye Hate U

THE STORY

Released in September 1995 as the second commercial single from The Gold Experience, “Eye Hate U” (also titled “I Hate U”) is a slow-burning, emotionally raw track blending courtroom drama, heartbreak, and seductive funk. Co-produced with Ricky Peterson, it features multiple remixes including the Extended Remix and the atmospheric Quiet Night Mix with Eric Leeds on saxophone.

CONTEXT & NOTES

The single was issued in multiple formats with striking marionette-themed artwork. In the US it was promoted as The Hate Experience. It reached No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart and became a fan favourite for its vulnerability and production quality.

TRACK LIST

UK 12" Maxi-Single (9362 43573-0) Side A

Eye Hate U (Extended Remix) — 6:17

Side B

Eye Hate U (Album Version) — 5:58
Eye Hate U (Quiet Night Mix by Eric Leeds) — 3:55

UK CD Maxi-Single (9362 43574-2)

Eye Hate U (7" Edit w/o Guitar) — 3:50
Eye Hate U (Album Edit) — 4:26
Eye Hate U (Quiet Night Mix) — 3:55
Eye Hate U (Extended Remix) — 6:17
Eye Hate U (Album Version) — 5:58

All Variants

UK 12" Maxi-Single (9362 43573-0)
UK CD Maxi-Single (9362 43574-2)
Cassette Single (W0315C)
US Maxi-Single (as The Hate Experience)
Various Promo CD Singles

CHART PERFORMANCE

UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 20 Germany: No. 62

Netherlands: No. 20

PERSONNEL

Prince O(+> – vocals, instruments, production
Ricky Peterson – co-production, keyboards, arrangement
Eric Leeds – saxophone (Quiet Night Mix)

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

Front sleeve: Striking image of Prince with marionette strings and “HATE” typography
Back sleeve: Tracklist with symbolic design

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS

Powerful marionette concept artwork with bold purple and black design.

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SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Official Charts Company

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