Prince and The Revolution (May 21, 1986) Mountains - Maxi-Single 12" US

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

RELEASE DETAILS

Date: May 21, 1986

Catalogue: 0-20465

Format: 12" Maxi-Single, Promo Country: United States

A-Side: Mountains (Extended Version) – 9:56

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

THE STORY

Released on May 21, 1986 as the second single from Parade, “Mountains” arrived five weeks after the album. The 12" maxi-single featured an expansive extended version of the uplifting anthem alongside the non-album B-side “Alexa De Paris,” a guitar-driven instrumental that became a cult favourite among fans.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This release showcased the full power of Prince and The Revolution’s ensemble sound, with horns, harmonies, and layered percussion. “Alexa De Paris” later resurfaced in extended form on the 1994 European CD single of “Letitgo.” The single highlighted the cinematic and ambitious sound of the Parade era.

TRACK LIST

US 12" Maxi-Single (0-20465) A. Mountains (Extended Version) – 9:56 B. Alexa De Paris (Extended Version) – 4:54

All US 12" Variants

• 12" Maxi-Single — Paisley Park 0-20465

• 12" Promo — Paisley Park PRO-A-2476 A. Mountains (LP Version) – 3:58 B. Mountains (Extended Version) – 9:56

CHART PERFORMANCE

 US Billboard Hot 100: Peak No. 23 (11 weeks)

US Billboard Hot Black Singles: Peak No. 15 (12 weeks)

US Billboard Dance/Disco Club Play: Peak No. 11 (7 weeks)

PERSONNEL

• Prince – vocals, all instruments, production

• The Revolution – horns, backing vocals, ensemble performance

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Iconic black & white photography of Prince on the front sleeve

• Striking collage-style back sleeve featuring a female model and surreal imagery

• Standard Paisley Park / Warner Bros. 12" design

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS

Front sleeve shows Prince in a dramatic pose wearing a black hat and studded jacket. Back sleeve features artistic collage elements. Labels display classic Paisley Park branding with track titles and production credits clearly printed.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Kiss (February/March 1986)

• Paisley Park (May 24, 1985)

• Parade (1986 album)

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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 and The Revolution ARTIST CATEGORY: Prince Singles

ARTIST ITEM: Mountains (Single)

ARTIST ATTACHMENT: Paisley Park Records ARTIST YEAR: 198