✦ Kiss - Single UK: Feb.1986

A minimalist masterpiece that hit No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart

SUMMARY

“Kiss” was released on 5 February 1986 as the lead single from Parade, the third album credited to Prince and the Revolution. Issued worldwide via Paisley Park/Warner Bros., the single marked a bold stylistic shift — stripped‑back, skeletal funk built around handclaps, falsetto, and a razor‑sharp groove.

The track entered the UK Singles Chart on 8 March 1986, eventually peaking at No. 6 and spending nine weeks on the chart. Its B‑side, “Love or Money,” was exclusive to the single at the time and later became a fan favourite.

“Kiss” remains one of Prince’s most iconic singles, winning a Grammy and becoming a defining moment of the Parade era.

— HIGHLIGHTS

• Lead single from Parade

• Released 5 February 1986 (global rollout)

• Peaked at No. 6 in the UK

• Spent 9 weeks on the UK Singles Chart

• B‑side “Love or Money” exclusive to the single

• Arrangement credited to David Z.

• Background vocals by Mazarati

• One of Prince’s most influential minimalist productions

— TRACKLISTING

• 7" Single — UK (W8751 / 928 751‑7)

• A. Kiss – 3:41

• Arranged by David Z.

• Background vocals: Mazarati

• Produced, composed, performed by Prince and the Revolution

• B. Love or Money – 3:51

• Produced, arranged, composed, performed by Prince and the Revolution

  
  

  UK VARIANTSS

7", 45 RPM, Single, Damont Pressing – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928751-7 – UK – 1986

7", 45 RPM, Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition, With Free Plinth – Paisley Park W8751P, Paisley Park 928 751-7, Paisley Park W 8751 P – UK – 1986

7", 45 RPM, Single, PRS Pressing, Paper Labels – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986

7", Single, Blue Injection Labels – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986

7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Uncut – Paisley Park W8751P, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986

7", 45 RPM, Single, CBS Pressing – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986

7", 45 RPM, Single, Silver Injection Labels – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928751-7 – UK – 1986

7", Single, Metallic Blue Injection Labels – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986

7", Single, Jukebox, Metallic Blue Injection Labels – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1986

7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue – Paisley Park W8751, Paisley Park 928 751-7 – UK – 1988

UK Chart Performance

Peak position: 6

9 weeks – March 8, 1986 to May 3, 1986

27 → 13 → 6 → 9 → 15 → 26 → 32 → 47 → 63

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9tEvfIsDyo

Sources

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