Prince (February 9, 1983) Little Red Corvette - Single 7" US/NZ
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- Feb 9, 1983
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Updated: Jun 11
Prince’s breakthrough crossover hit — a sleek, seductive synth‑rock classic backed with the downtown pulse of All The Critics Love U In New York
RELEASE DETAILS
Date: February 9, 1983
Catalogue: 7-29746 (US/NZ)
Format: 7" Single, 7" Promo, 12" Promo Country: United States (worldwide)
A-Side: “Little Red Corvette”
B-Side: “All The Critics Love U In New York”
THE STORY Released on February 9, 1983, “Little Red Corvette” was the second single from Prince’s double album 1999. Its seductive, slow-burn synth-rock style, featuring clean guitar lines over shimmering synth pads, became one of Prince’s most accessible and emotionally direct singles. The release played a crucial role in establishing him as a mainstream force, helping drive renewed attention to the 1999 album and prompting a UK re-release later in 1983.
CONTEXT & NOTES “Little Red Corvette” marked Prince’s highest-charting single to date in the US, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Multiple promotional formats were issued, including a 7" promo and a 12" promo featuring extended dance mixes. The B-side offered a contrasting, minimalist funk groove. The song’s crossover success helped transition Prince from cult favourite to global star, setting the stage for the Purple Rain era.
TRACK LIST
7" Single (US/NZ) (7-29746) A. Little Red Corvette (Edit) – 3:08 B. All The Critics Love U In New York (Edit) – 3:15
7" Promo (US) (7-29746) A. Little Red Corvette (Edit) – 3:08 B. Little Red Corvette (Dance Remix Edit) – 4:32
12" Promo (US) (PRO-A-2001) A. Little Red Corvette (LP Version) – 4:58 B. Little Red Corvette (Dance Mix) – 8:22
CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100: Peak No. 6 US Billboard Black Singles: Peak No. 15
PERSONNEL
Prince – vocals, guitar, all instruments, production
WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS The artwork typically features Prince in dramatic lighting with bold typography, capturing the sensual and mysterious vibe of the single.
RELATED MATERIAL
1999 (1982 album)
Delirious (1983 single)
The Walk (1983 single)
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SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts
COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.
ARTIST — Prince
ARTIST CATEGORY — Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM — Little Red Corvette (Single)
ARTIST ATTACHMENT — Warner Bros. Records
ARTIST YEAR — 1983
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