Prince (June 6, 1989) Batdance - Maxi-Single 12" US

Prince fuses pop, funk, samples and chaos into a chart‑topping Batman anthem

RELEASE DETAILS

Date: June 6, 1989

Catalogue: 7-22924 (7") / 0-21257 (12") Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Cassette, Promo

Country: United States Album: Batman (Soundtrack, 1989)

A-Side: Batdance (Edit / The Batmix)

B-Side: 200 Balloons / Batdance (Vicky Vale Mix)

THE STORY

Released on June 6, 1989 as the lead single from the Batman soundtrack for Tim Burton’s blockbuster film, “Batdance” is a frenetic sonic collage built from film dialogue samples (Batman & Joker), guitar riffs, electronic grooves, and Prince’s signature funk. The B-side “200 Balloons” was previously unreleased. The single became Prince’s fourth US No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This highly experimental track perfectly captured the chaotic energy of the film’s Batman/Joker duality and became one of Prince’s most unconventional hit singles.

TRACK LIST

US 7" Single (7-22924)

A. Batdance (Edit) – 4:06

B. 200 Balloons – 5:05

US 12" Maxi-Single (0-21257)

A. Batdance (The Batmix) – 7:15

B1. Batdance (Vicky Vale Mix) – 5:55 B2. 200 Balloons – 5:05

US 12" Promo (PRO-A-3702)

A1. Batdance (The Batmix) – 7:15

A2. Batdance (The Batmix Radio Edit) – 4:09

B1. Batdance (Vicky Vale Mix) – 5:55

B2. Batdance (Vicky Vale Mix Radio Edit) – 4:13

US Cassette Single (4-22924)

A. Batdance (Edit) – 4:06

B. 200 Balloons – 5:05

US Cassette Maxi (4-21257)

A. Batdance (The Batmix) – 7:15

B1. Batdance (Vicky Vale Mix) – 5:55

B2. 200 Balloons – 5:05

All Variants

• 7" Commercial Single (7-22924)

• 12" Maxi-Single (0-21257)

• Cassette Single (4-22924)

• Cassette Maxi (4-21257)

• 12" Promo (PRO-A-3702)

CHART PERFORMANCE 

US Billboard Hot 100: Peak No. 1

US Hot Black Singles: Peak No. 1

US Dance Club Play: Peak No. 1 RIAA Certified Platinum (1 million units shipped) – August 11, 1989

PERSONNEL

• Prince – vocals, all instruments, production, arrangement

• Additional production and remix by Mark Moore and William Orbit (on some mixes)

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Front sleeve: Iconic metallic Batman logo on black background

• Back sleeve: Bold “BATMAN” logo with track credits

• Standard Warner Bros. / Paisley Park design with film tie-in branding

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover dominated by the shiny Batman emblem. Back features large “BATMAN” title. Labels are white with standard Warner Bros. shield and Paisley Park branding, clearly listing mixes and film credits.

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SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts

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