P Control Promo Cassette US: 1995

A VH-1 Fashion Awards VIP Symbol Drop

Released as an ultra-limited promo cassette in the US on December 3, 1995, 0(+>’s “P Control” — containing the exclusive House Mix (5:48) and Club Mix (6:03) — was handed out free to VIPs at the VH-1 Fashion Awards where he opened the show lip-syncing the House Mix. No catalogue, no label — pure symbol-era giveaway. The Club Mix later appeared (lightly edited) on Crystal Ball (1998). One of the rarest physical Prince releases ever.

Single Overview

Release Details

Label: Not On Label (The Artist self-released).

Format: Cassette, Promo, VIP Giveaway.

Full Track Listing

Side A

P Control (House Mix) (5:48)

Side B

P Control (Club Mix) (6:03)

Reissues & Global Variants

No other physical or commercial release. US-only VIP cassette giveaway.

Production and Context

Produced/Arranged/Performed by The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince). Given away at VH-1 Fashion Awards 1995 after live House Mix performance. Club Mix later on Crystal Ball (1998).

Singles Released and Chart Performance

No chart entry (promo-only VIP giveaway).

Legacy and Collectibility

“P Control” VIP cassette is one of Prince’s rarest physical items — handed out personally at the 1995 VH-1 Fashion Awards. Copies fetch £300–£800+ when they surface. This cassette is the holy grail for symbol-era collectors.

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Sources

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

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