Prince (February 18, 1982) Let's Work / Ronnie, Talk To Russia – Single 7" DE
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- Feb 18, 1982
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Updated: May 28
Prince released “Let’s Work” as the second single from the Controversy album in Germany on February 18, 1982. It was issued in both 7" and 12" formats, with the extended dance version appearing on the 12" maxi-single.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single Country: Germany (West Germany) Released: February 18, 1982 Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound
A-Side: “Let’s Work”
Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince
B-Side: “Ronnie, Talk To Russia”
Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince
VARIANTS
Germany 7" Commercial Single (WB 17 922)
A. Let’s Work – 2:56
B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48
Germany 7" Promotional Single (WB 17 922)
A. Let’s Work – 2:56
B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 (Same tracks as commercial 7", with promotional info insert)
Germany 12" Commercial Single (WB 26216)
A. Let’s Work (Long Version) – 8:02
B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48
Germany 12" Promotional Single (WB 17 922)
A. Let’s Work – 2:56
B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 (Same tracks as commercial 12", with promotional info insert)
INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS
USA – Warner Bros. – 1982
(January , 1981)
Netherlands – Warner Bros. – 1982
(April 14, 1981)
New Zealand – Warner Bros. – 1982
UK – Warner Bros. – 1982
(April 2, 1981)
PERSONNEL
Prince – lead and backing vocals, ARP Omni, Oberheim OB-X, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, handclaps Morris Day – drums (on extended version)
Production Produced by Prince
THE STORY
“Let’s Work” evolved from an earlier track called “Let’s Rock” inspired by a local Minneapolis dance. The extended 12" version features additional solos and samples from other Controversy tracks. It was backed with the album track “Ronnie, Talk To Russia”.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This was Prince’s second single from the Controversy album. The long version on the 12" became a popular club track. The song is notable for its funky groove and Prince’s energetic vocal delivery.
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince (January 20, 1982) Let’s Work (Dance Remix) - 12" Single
Prince (January 6, 1982) Let’s Work - Single US
Prince (August 2, 1982) Sexuality / I Wanna Be Your Lover – Single 7" AU
SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • 45cat • BBC Official Charts • Wikipedia
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