✦ 7 – Single UK: Nov. 1992

A spiritual, apocalyptic anthem from the Love Symbol era, delivered in two intimate mixes

✦ Summary

7 was released in the UK on November 23, 1992 as a 7-inch vinyl and cassette single on Warner Bros. Records and Paisley Park (W 0147 / 5439‑18599‑7 & W0147C). As the fourth single from the Love Symbol album, the track blended Middle Eastern‑inspired melodies, biblical prophecy, and Prince’s layered harmonies into one of his most iconic ’90s singles. The UK edition featured the Album Edit backed with the Acoustic Version — both incorporating a sample of Lowell Fulsom & Jimmy McCracklin’s Tramp.

The single peaked at No. 27 on the Official BBC Singles Chart, remaining for six weeks. Issued in a picture sleeve with a matching cassette, it remains a beloved symbol‑era collectible.

✦ Highlights

• Released November 23, 1992 in the UK on Warner Bros. / Paisley Park

• Fourth single from the Love Symbol album

• A‑side: Album Edit; B‑side: Acoustic Version

• Both mixes feature the Tramp sample

• Peaked at No. 27 on the UK Singles Chart (6 weeks)

• Cassette issued in two variants: with and without Paisley Park logo

✦ Track Details

7-inch Vinyl (W 0147)

A: 7 (Album Edit) — 4:23

B: 7 (Acoustic Version) — 3:54

Cassette Single (W0147C) — plays same both sides

1: 7 (Album Edit) — 4:23

2: 7 (Acoustic Version) — 3:54

Cassette Variants

• Variant 1: Black cassette, no Paisley Park logo

• Variant 2: Black cassette with Paisley Park logo

✦ Chart Performance

United Kingdom: No. 27 (6 weeks; entered Dec. 5, 1992)

International: Charted strongly across Europe (not part of UK release data)

✦ Discography

Love Symbol Era Singles:

Sexy MF — Single: 1992

My Name Is Prince — Single: 1992

7 — Single: Nov. 1992

The Morning Papers — Single: 1993

Love Symbol — Album: 1992

✦ Prince Era Mini‑Timeline

Oct. 1992 — Love Symbol album released

Nov. 23, 1992 — 7 single released in the UK

Dec. 1992 — 7 enters UK chart at No. 27

1993 — The Morning Papers continues the era’s rollout

✦ Glam Flashback

7 stands as one of Prince’s most mystical creations — a swirling blend of prophecy, pop, and spiritual funk that defined the Love Symbol era’s ambition. The UK single, with its stripped‑back acoustic version, offered fans a more intimate look at the song’s harmonic architecture. Its chart success, striking artwork, and collectible cassette variants make it a standout jewel in Prince’s early‑’90s catalogue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V-vcXOpG9g

✦ Sources

Prince Vault, Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History, YouTube

Single Overview

Label: Warner Bros. Records / Paisley Park.