Prince (15 May 1985) Raspberry Beret – 7" Single (US)
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- May 15, 1985
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Prince’s first single on the Paisley Park label in the US, Raspberry Beret launched the Around The World In A Day campaign with a psychedelic pop masterpiece backed by the non‑album favourite She’s Always In My Hair.
Artist: Prince and the Revolution
Title: Raspberry Beret
Release Date: 15 May 1985 (US 7" release)
Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros.
Format: 7" Vinyl
Catalogue Number: 7-28972
Country: United States
Length: 6:58 (combined A/B sides)
Raspberry Beret was the first single (second in most territories) from Prince’s eighth studio album Around The World In A Day. It marked Prince’s debut single on his own Paisley Park label. Released four weeks after the album, the US 7" featured the non‑album B‑side She’s Always In My Hair. The single became the album’s biggest hit, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Billboard Black Singles chart. Extended “New Mix” versions appeared on the 12" format, while international editions varied the B‑side, with Hello replacing She’s Always In My Hair in the UK.
TRACK LISTING
7" Vinyl – Paisley Park / Warner Bros. – 1985
Side A
Raspberry Beret – 3:31
Side B
She’s Always In My Hair – 3:27
SLEEVE DETAILS
Sleeve Type: Standard US picture sleeve
Photography: Around The World In A Day era artwork
Design: Paisley Park art department
Variants: Standard US issue only; promo 7" uses same catalogue number
PRIMARY QUOTE
"Raspberry Beret became the album’s most successful single, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100."
THE STORY BEHIND IT
Released four weeks after Around The World In A Day, Raspberry Beret signalled Prince’s shift into psychedelic pop and colourful visual aesthetics. The B‑side, She’s Always In My Hair, quickly became a fan favourite and one of Prince’s strongest non‑album tracks. The single’s success helped define the era’s sound and imagery, while the 12" “New Mix” versions expanded the song’s reach in clubs and on radio. In the UK, the B‑side was replaced with Hello due to the simultaneous release of Paisley Park.
PUBLICATION
Release Type: 7" Single
Date: 15 May 1985
Country: United States
Catalogue Number: 7-28972
Formats: 7", 12", Promo 7", Promo 12"
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Event: US 7" release of Raspberry Beret
Era: 1985
Tone: Psychedelic, colourful, upbeat
Artwork: Around The World In A Day visual style
Audience: Pop listeners, Prince fans, vinyl collectors
OTHER FORMATS
12" Single — Raspberry Beret (New Mix) / She’s Always In My Hair (New Mix)
7" Promo — Raspberry Beret / Raspberry Beret
12" Promo — Raspberry Beret / Raspberry Beret
DISCOGRAPHY SIDEBAR
Paisley Park — 1985
Raspberry Beret — 1985
Pop Life — 1985
ERA MINI-TIMELINE
22 April 1985 — Around The World In A Day released
15 May 1985 — Raspberry Beret US 7" released
May–June 1985 — Single climbs US charts
1985 — International releases with alternate B‑sides
SOURCES
Prince Vault
Billboard chart archives
Warner Bros. Records documentation
Official UK Charts Company
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
All artwork, photographs, 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.
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