Prince (1982) Let's Work / Ronnie, Talk To Russia – Single 7" NZ
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- Jan 1, 1982
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Prince released “Let’s Work” as a single in New Zealand in 1982, backed with “Ronnie, Talk To Russia”. It was issued in a generic WEA company sleeve with no picture sleeve.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single
Country: New Zealand
Released: 1982
Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound
A-Side: “Let’s Work”
Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince
B-Side: “Ronnie, Talk To Russia”
Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince
VARIANTS
New Zealand 7" Commercial Single (WBS 50002)
A. Let’s Work
B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia
New Zealand 7" Commercial Single (WBS 50002)
A. Let’s Work
B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia
(some copies were sent out with Demonisation stickers)
INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS
Germany – Warner Bros. – WB 17 922 / WB 26216 (February 18, 1982)
Netherlands – Warner Bros. – WB 17 922 / WB 26216 (April 14, 1982)
UK – Warner Bros. – K 17922 / K 17922T (April 2, 1982)
USA – Warner Bros. – 1982
PERSONNEL
Prince – lead and backing vocals, ARP Omni, Oberheim OB-X, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, handclaps Morris Day – drums (on extended version)
Production Produced by Prince
THE STORY
“Let’s Work” evolved from an earlier track called “Let’s Rock” inspired by a local Minneapolis dance. The extended 12" version features additional solos and samples from other Controversy tracks. It was backed with the album track “Ronnie, Talk To Russia”.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This was Prince’s second single from the Controversy album. The long version on the 12" became a popular club track. The song is notable for its funky groove and Prince’s energetic vocal delivery.
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Prince (January 20, 1982) Let’s Work (Dance Remix) - 12" Single
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Prince (August 2, 1982) Sexuality / I Wanna Be Your Lover – Single 7" AU
SOURCES
Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • 45cat • BBC Official Charts • Wikipedia
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