The Scandalous Sex Suite: 1989

A Batman Soundtrack Seduction

Released as a 12-inch vinyl maxi single in the US on December 1, 1989, on Warner Bros. Records (catalog varies by format), Prince’s “Scandalous!” — the fourth single from the Batman soundtrack — was co-written by Prince and his father, John L. Nelson. Backed with “When 2 R In Love” (7") and the 19-minute “The Scandalous Sex Suite” featuring Kim Basinger on the maxi (The Crime / The Passion / The Rapture + “Sex”), this sultry slow jam peaked at No. 5 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Issued in 7", 12", and CD maxi formats, it is a steamy Prince classic.

Single Overview

Release Details

Label: Warner Bros. Records.

Formats: Vinyl 7", 12", CD maxi-single.

Full Track Listing by Format

7" Single (US)

Side A

Scandalous! (Edit) (4:12) – Written-By: Prince, John L. Nelson

Side B

When 2 R In Love (3:58) – Written-By: Prince

12" / CD Maxi-Single – The Scandalous Sex Suite

1. The Crime (6:25)

2. The Passion (6:20)

3. The Rapture (6:30)

4. Sex (The 80's Are Over And The Time Has Come 4 Monogamy And Trust) (6:56)

5. When 2 R In Love (3:58)

Reissues & Global Variants

Various 7", 12", CD maxi worldwide (1989–1990).

Production and Context

Produced/Arranged/Composed/Performed by Prince. Kim Basinger vocals on Sex Suite. Eric Leeds saxophone on extended version. From *Batman* soundtrack (1989). End-credits version used in film.

Singles Released and Chart Performance

- US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 5

- Australia (ARIA): 95

- Austria: 17

- Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders): 45

- Netherlands (Single Top 100): 21

Legacy and Collectibility

“Scandalous!” is Prince’s seductive *Batman* slow-burn — the only released Prince/John L. Nelson co-write. Original US 7" vinyls fetch £10–£30 on eBay/Discogs, 12" Sex Suite £20–£60. Verify catalogue. Streams on Spotify preserve the passion. This single is a must-have for *Batman* and Prince collectors.

Do you have Scandalous! in your vinyl stack? Is the passion still burning? Share in the comments!

Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Prince Vault, Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube

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