🟣Girl 6 / Various Artists – Soundtrack Album: Mar‑1996

CD, MC — Warner Bros. Records (US/EU)

Released: March 19, 1996 (USA)

Prince’s final major soundtrack for Warner Bros., blending classics, protégés, and three newly‑unveiled gems.

Girl 6 is the official soundtrack to Spike Lee’s 1996 Warner Bros. film of the same name, built entirely from Prince’s catalogue and associated‑artist recordings. Released on March 19, 1996, the album combines previously‑released material with three newly‑issued tracks: “She Spoke 2 Me,” “Don’t Talk 2 Strangers,” and “Girl 6.” Although Prince had changed his name to in 1993, the soundtrack prominently used the name “Prince,” creating public confusion and prompting a press clarification. The project stands as a unique hybrid: part retrospective, part vault‑opening, and part celebration of Prince’s extended musical universe.

🟣 Highlights

• Official soundtrack to Spike Lee’s Girl 6 (1996)

• Contains three previously unreleased tracks

• Prince curated all music selections for the film

• Released March 19, 1996

• Charted at #75 Billboard 200 and #15 Billboard R&B Albums

• Features Prince, The Family, Vanity 6, and the New Power Generation

• Includes Spike Lee’s printed thank‑you note to Prince

🟣 Track Details (Full Tracklist)

CD / MC Tracklist

She Spoke 2 Me – Prince (4:19)

Pink Cashmere – Prince (6:15)

Count The Days – New Power Generation (3:26) • Written by Prince

Girls & Boys – Prince and the Revolution (5:31) • Written by Prince

The Screams Of Passion – The Family (5:27) • Written by Prince

Nasty Girl – Vanity 6 (5:14) • Written by Prince

Erotic City – Prince and the Revolution (3:53) • Written by Prince

Hot Thing – Prince (5:41)

Adore – Prince (6:31)

The Cross – Prince (4:46)

How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore – Prince (3:53)

Don’t Talk 2 Strangers – Prince (3:11)

Girl 6 – New Power Generation (4:04) • Lyrics by Prince, music by Tommy Barbarella

🟣 Verified Release Variants (Grouped by Country)

🇺🇸 United States

• CD — Warner Bros. Records — 1996

• MC — Warner Bros. Records — 1996

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

• CD — Warner Bros. Records — 1996

🇪🇺 Europe

• CD — Warner Bros. Records — 1996

• MC — Warner Bros. Records — 1996

🇯🇵 Japan

• CD — Warner Bros. Records — 1996

🇨🇦 Canada

• CD — Warner Bros. Records — 1996

🇦🇺 Australia

• CD — Warner Bros. Records — 1996

🌍 Other Territories

• Only standard Warner Bros. editions verified.

🟣 Reissues & Global Variants

• No major reissues beyond standard Warner Bros. international distribution

• No expanded editions

• Digital availability mirrors original tracklist

• No verified artwork variations beyond regional manufacturing differences

🟣 Production and Context

Prince produced and arranged the majority of the material, with additional production by David Z. on “The Screams Of Passion.” Recording dates span 1982–1995, with “Girl 6” recorded in December 1995, despite being credited to “Prince” after the name change. Spike Lee conceived the film around Prince’s music, and Prince personally selected the tracks. The booklet includes a heartfelt thank‑you from Spike Lee acknowledging Prince’s creative sacrifice and support.

🟣 Singles Released

• Girl 6 – New Power Generation (1996)

• Lyrics by Prince

• Only single released from the soundtrack

🟣 Chart Performance

• USA — Billboard 200 — #75

• USA — Billboard R&B Albums — #15

🟣 Mini Discography

• Previous: The Gold Experience (1995)

• This Release: Girl 6 (1996)

• Next: Chaos and Disorder (1996)

🟣 Mini‑Timeline

• December 1995 — “Girl 6” recorded

• Early 1996 — Spike Lee finalizes soundtrack sequencing

• March 19, 1996 — Album released

• 1996 — Film premieres and soundtrack charts

🟣 Glam Flashback

A rare moment where Prince’s past and present collided — vault treasures, Revolution classics, and NPG grooves woven into a single cinematic mixtape.

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🟣 Sources

Prince Vault

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Billboard chart archives

Collector documentation