✦ Mountains — US 12" Single: May.1986

A widescreen Revolution anthem paired with a non‑album fan favourite

— SUMMARY

Mountains” was released on May 21 1986 as the second single from Parade, the third and final album credited to Prince and the Revolution. Arriving five weeks after the album, the single featured the non‑album B‑side “Alexa De Paris,” a guitar‑driven instrumental that became a cult favourite and later resurfaced in extended form on the European CD single of “Letitgo” in 1994.

The 12" release included an expansive 9:56 extended version of “Mountains,” showcasing the full power of the Revolution’s ensemble sound — horns, harmonies, and layered percussion — making it one of the most celebrated long mixes of the era.

Commercially, the single reached No. 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 15 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, with additional success on the Dance/Disco Club Play chart.

— HIGHLIGHTS

• Second single from Parade

• Released 21 May 1986 (US 12")

• B‑side “Alexa De Paris” is a non‑album track

• Extended 12" version runs 9:56

• Reached No. 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100

• Reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart

• Strong club performance, reaching No. 11 on Dance/Disco Club Play

• Promo 12" includes both LP and extended versions

— TRACKLISTING

12" Single — US: 0‑20465

A. Mountains (Extended Version) – 9:56

B. Alexa De Paris (Extended Version) – 4:54

12" Promo — US: PRO‑A‑2476

A. Mountains (LP Version) – 3:58

B. Mountains (Extended Version) – 9:56

— CHART PERFORMANCE

United States

Billboard Hot 100: #23

Billboard Hot Black Singles: #15

Billboard Dance/Disco Club Play: #11

Weeks on chart:

Hot 100: 11 weeks

Black Singles: 12 weeks

Dance/Disco: 7 weeks

— SOURCES

Warner Bros. Records release documentation

Billboard chart archives

Prince discography references

Parade‑era promotional materials