Deborah Allen (March 13, 1987) Telepathy - Single US
- GlamSlamEscape
- Mar 13, 1987
- 2 min read
The synth-sleek, Prince-penned title track that launched Deborah Allen’s fourth album into the neon glow of 1987.
RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Deborah Allen Label: RCA Records Date: March 13, 1987 Catalogue: 5136-7-R (7"), 5964-1-RD (12") Format: 7" Single, 12" Single, Promo Country: United States / Europe A-Side: Telepathy
THE STORY Telepathy was released as the lead single from Deborah Allen’s album of the same name. Written, produced, and largely performed by Prince, the track gave Allen a sleek, futuristic sound far removed from her country roots. It was backed with the non-Prince track “You Better Come Back To Me.”
CONTEXT & NOTES This single represents a rare crossover between Prince’s Minneapolis sound and Nashville artist Deborah Allen. Prince wrote and recorded the majority of the track during the mid-1980s. A digital EP with remastered mixes was released in 2023.
TRACK LIST
7" Single (5136-7-R / PB 49747) A. Telepathy (Edit) — 3:41 B. You Better Come Back To Me
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) A. Telepathy — 5:07 B. Telepathy (Instrumental) — 5:07
Digital EP (2023 Remastered)
Telepathy (Single Version) — 5:07
Telepathy (Club Mix) — 7:57
Telepathy (Instrumental) — 5:08
Rockin’ Little Christmas
All Variants
7" Single (5136-7-R)
12" Single (5964-1-RD)
7" Promo (5136-7-RAA)
12" Promo (5964-1-RD)
Digital EP (2023)
CHART PERFORMANCE Did not chart
PERSONNEL
Deborah Allen – vocals
Prince – writer, producer, instruments, backing vocals
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Striking purple and red torn-paper design
Deborah Allen portrait with bold red title typography
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover features a dramatic portrait of Deborah Allen against a vibrant purple and red background with torn-paper effects and bold “Telepathy” lettering.
RELATED MATERIAL
Deborah Allen – Telepathy (Album, 1987)
Prince – Various mid-1980s productions for other artists
SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, Wikipedia
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