The New Power Generation (20 March 1995) Get Wild - CD Maxi-Single UK/Europe
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- Apr 3, 1995
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Updated: Jun 7
A full‑throttle NPG club assault — remixes, rarities, and mid‑’90s funk energy at its wildest.
RELEASE DETAILS
Date: 20 March 1995 Catalogue: 0061195NPG (CD) / 0061190NPG (12") / 4-021370 (AU Cassette)
Format: CD Maxi-Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Cassette Maxi
Country: United Kingdom / Europe / Australia Label: NPG Records
A-Side: Get Wild
THE STORY
Released on 20 March 1995, Get Wild was the lead single from the album Exodus by The New Power Generation. An earlier version appeared on the Prêt-à-Porter soundtrack in 1994, but this maxi-single introduced the definitive album version alongside a full suite of club remixes.
CONTEXT & NOTES This release continued Prince O(+>’s mid-90s strategy of expansive remix packages. The Australian cassette edition (The Wild Experience) included two exclusive tracks. The single reached No. 19 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart.
TRACK LIST
Europe CD Maxi-Single (0061195NPG)
Money Maker — 6:01
Kirky J’s Get Wild — 6:38
Club Mix — 5:04
In The House — 6:14
Get Wild — 4:33
Money Maker (Funky Jazz Mix) — 6:20
Europe 12" Maxi-Single (0061190NPG) Side A
Money Maker — 6:01
Kirky J’s Get Wild — 6:38
Club Mix — 5:04
Side B
In The House — 6:14
Get Wild — 4:33
Money Maker (Funky Jazz Mix) — 6:20
Australia Cassette Maxi (The Wild Experience – 4-021370) Side A
Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:33
Side B
Beautiful Girl — 4:39 (Instrumental version of “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” feat. Eric Leeds)
Hallucination Rain — 5:52
All Variants
Europe CD Maxi-Single (0061195NPG)
Europe 12" Maxi-Single (0061190NPG)
Australia Cassette Maxi (The Wild Experience – 4-021370)
CHART PERFORMANCE
UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 19 Netherlands Tipparade: Peak No. 3
PERSONNEL
Prince O(+> – songwriting, production, arrangement
The New Power Generation – performance, production
Eric Leeds – saxophone (“Beautiful Girl”)
Kirky J. – remixes
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Front sleeve: Black background with bold vertical “WILD” typography and orange NPG graphics
Back sleeve: Tracklist with credits and barcode
WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS
Striking black and orange design with vertical “WILD” lettering and classic NPG branding.
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince O(+> (December 2, 1996) Betcha By Golly Wow! - Single UK
Prince (April 26, 1996) Prince’s Paisley Park to Reopen – Star Tribune News Item
Prince (April 26, 1996) Princely Touch Makes Album a Jewel – The State (Weekend) Review
SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Official Charts Company
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