🟣 Deborah Allen – Telepathy: Mar‑1987
- GlamSlamEscape
- Mar 13, 1987
- 3 min read
b/w “You Better Come Back To Me”
7", 12", Promo — RCA Records
Released: March 13, 1987 (USA)
Digital EP Re‑Release: October 20, 2023
🟣 Tagline
The synth‑sleek, Prince‑penned title track that launched Deborah Allen’s fourth album into the neon glow of 1987.
🟣 Summary
Telepathy was released in the USA on March 13, 1987 as the lead single from Deborah Allen’s fourth album of the same name, arriving one week before the LP. Though the B‑side (“You Better Come Back To Me”) was unrelated to Prince, the A‑side was written, produced, and musically shaped by him — a rare crossover moment between Nashville‑rooted Allen and Minneapolis‑born futurism. Several formats included extended mixes and an instrumental version. The single did not chart, but in 2023 a remastered digital EP revived the track for streaming audiences.
🟣 Highlights
• Lead single from Telepathy
• Written, produced, and performed (majority) by Prince
• Released March 13, 1987 (USA)
• Multiple remix formats across 7", 12", and promo editions
• 2023 digital EP reissue with remastered versions
🟣 Track Details (Full Tracklist)
7" Single (5136‑7‑R / PB 49747)
A. Telepathy (Edit) — 3:41
B. You Better Come Back To Me — (Non‑album track)
12" Single (5964‑1‑RD / PT49748)
A. Telepathy (Club Mix) — 7:55
B1. Telepathy — 5:07
B2. Telepathy (Instrumental) — 5:07
7" Promo (5136‑7‑RAA)
A. Telepathy (Edit) — 3:41
B. Telepathy (Edit) — 3:41
12" Promo (5964‑1‑RD)
B1. Telepathy — 5:07
B2. Telepathy (Instrumental) — 5:07
Telepathy EP — Digital (2023 Remastered)
• Telepathy (Single Version)* — 5:07
• Telepathy (Club Mix) — 7:57
• Telepathy (Instrumental) — 5:08
• Rockin’ Little Christmas
Labelled “Single Version” but actually the album version.
🟣 Verified Release Variants (Grouped by Country)
🇺🇸 United States
• 7" — RCA 5136‑7‑R — 1987
• 12" — RCA 5964‑1‑RD — 1987
• 7" Promo — RCA 5136‑7‑RAA — 1987
• 12" Promo — RCA 5964‑1‑RDAB / 5964‑1‑RD — 1987
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
No verified release.
🇪🇺 Europe
• 12" — RCA PT49748 — 1987
🇯🇵 Japan
No verified release.
🇨🇦 Canada
No verified release.
🇦🇺 Australia
No verified release.
🌍 Other Territories
No verified formats confirmed.
🟣 Reissues & Global Variants
• 2023 Digital EP — remastered versions of Telepathy mixes
• No physical reissues
• No artwork variations beyond standard regional pressings
• No unofficial releases included
🟣 Production and Context
Prince wrote, produced, and performed the majority of Telepathy, giving Deborah Allen a sleek, synth‑driven single unlike anything else in her catalogue. The track sits at the intersection of country‑pop crossover and Minneapolis electro‑soul, arriving during Prince’s Sign O’ The Times era. The B‑side was unrelated to Prince, but the A‑side stands as one of the clearest examples of his behind‑the‑scenes songwriting for other artists in the mid‑’80s.
🟣 Singles Released
From Telepathy:
• Telepathy — Prince involvement
(Other singles not included in this entry)
🟣 Chart Performance
USA: Did not chart
International: No chart entries
🟣 Mini Discography
• Previous: Let Me Be the First (1984)
• This Release: Telepathy — March 13, 1987
• Next: Telepathy (Album) — March 20, 1987
🟣 Mini‑Timeline
• Recording: 1986
• Single Release: March 13, 1987
• Album Release: March 20, 1987
• Digital EP Reissue: October 20, 2023
🟣 Glam Flashback
A neon‑lit collision of Nashville vocals and Minneapolis mystique — a Prince‑crafted single shimmering at the edge of two worlds.
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🟣 Sources
Prince Vault
Discogs (verified catalogue entries)
Chart archives
Collector documentation
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