Prince (July 16, 1988) Glam Slam - Maxi-Single 12" US/UK

A Lovesexy standout wrapped in clear‑sleeve minimalism and last‑minute second‑guessing

RELEASE DETAILS

Date: July 16, 1988

Catalogue: 0-21005 (US 12") / W7806T (UK 12")

Format: 12" Maxi-Single Country: United States / United Kingdom Album: Lovesexy (1988)

A-Side: Glam Slam (Remix) – 8:52

B-Side: Escape (Free Yo Mind From This Rat Race) – 6:26

THE STORY

Released in the United States on July 16, 1988 as the second single from Lovesexy, “Glam Slam” continued the era’s minimalist packaging approach with clear sleeves and stylized stickers. The B-side “Escape” was previously unreleased. In a rare move, Prince tried to halt the single’s release at the last minute, feeling it was not the right follow-up to “Alphabet St.,” but manufacturing was already too advanced.

CONTEXT & NOTES

The 12" featured a Shep Pettibone remix of “Glam Slam,” giving it a stronger club presence. This release highlighted Prince’s internal creative conflicts during the Lovesexy period while delivering an ecstatic, spiritual funk track. The clear packaging became a signature visual motif for the era.

TRACK LIST

US 12" Maxi-Single (0-21005)

A. Glam Slam (Remix) – 8:52

B. Escape (Free Yo Mind From This Rat Race) – 6:26

UK 12" Maxi-Single (W7806T)

A. Glam Slam (Remix) – 8:52 B. Escape – 6:26

All Variants

• US 12" Maxi-Single — Paisley Park 0-21005

• UK 12" Maxi-Single — Paisley Park W7806T

• Germany / Canada 12" — 921 005-0

• Australia 12" — MX301159-60

CHART PERFORMANCE

US Billboard Hot Black Singles: Peak No. 44

UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 29

PERSONNEL

• Prince – vocals, instruments, production

• Shep Pettibone – additional production and remix

• Steve Peck & The Latin Rascals – editing

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Clear sleeve with stylized sticker (minimalist Lovesexy aesthetic)

• No traditional artwork on outer sleeve

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS

 Ornate Paisley Park paisley design in purple, pink, and gold on both sides of the 12" labels. Clear outer sleeve with sticker only. Classic late-80s Paisley Park label layout with full credits.

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• Alphabet St. (April 1988)

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SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts

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