Prince And The New Power Generation: Cream Maxi-Single (1991)

A Funky Cream Dream

Prince and The New Power Generation’s “Cream” was released in the US on November 4, 1991, as a maxi-single on Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records (catalogue: 0-40197). Released on vinyl and compact disc, it was packed with multiple remixes and bonus tracks. This funky rap-rock anthem, produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince and The New Power Generation, was the second single from the album Diamonds and Pearls.

Single Overview

Single 12" Vinyl (Commercial in Picture Sleeve)

Label: Paisley Park – 9 40197-0, Warner Bros. Records – 0-40197

Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single

A1 Cream (Album Version) 4:12

A2 Cream (N.P.G. Mix) 5:47

A3 Things Have Gotta Change (Tony M. Rap) 3:57

A4 2 The Wire (Creamy Instrumental) 3:13

A5 Get Some Solo 1:31

B1 Do Your Dance (KC's Remix) 5:58

Guest [Special Guest Vocal By], Vocals [Special Guest Vocal By] – Jevetta Steele

Mixed By [Assisted By], Co-producer [Assisted By] – Dave Aron, Eric Anset

Mixed By, Co-producer – Keith Cohen

B2 Do Your Dance (Housebangers) 4:23

Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Curt Frasca

Producer [Additional Production], Mixed By – Junior Vasquez

Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Joseph Moskowitz*

B3 Q In Doubt (Instrumental) 4:00

Edited By [Edits By] – Dave Friedlander

B4 Do Your Dance (Ethereal Mix) 4:43

Edited By [Edits By] – Dave Friedlander

Copyright © – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.

Copyright © – WEA International Inc.

Published By – Controversy Music

Published By – WB Music Corp.

Record Company – Time Warner

Record Company – Warner Communications

Mixed At – Larrabee West

Lacquer Cut At – Precision Lacquer

Manufactured By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Distributed By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation

Design – Greg Ross

Lacquer Cut By – TD

Photography By – Kevin Mazur

Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince, The New Power Generation

Rap – Tony M. (tracks: A3)

Original version of "Cream" available on the Paisley Park/Warner Bros. album Diamonds And Pearls (4/2-25379)

Barcode (Text): 0 9362-40197-0 1

Barcode (Scanned): 093624019701

Rights Society: ASCAP

Pressing Plant ID (Embossed around the center hole): E A S T

Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, Side A Runout): 0-40197-A-SR2 DMM SP I-I TD PRECISION

Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, Side B Runout): 0-40197-B-SR2 DMM SP I-I TD PRECISION

Matrix / Runout (Variant 2, Side A Runout): 0-40197-A-SR2 DMM SP I-2 TD PRECISION

Matrix / Runout (Variant 2, Side B Runout): 0-40197-B-SR3 DMM SP I-I TD PRECISION

Matrix / Runout (Variant 3, Side A Runout): 0-40197-A-SR2 DMM SPI-I TD PRECISION

Matrix / Runout (Variant 3, Side B Runout): 0-40197-B-SR3 DMM SPI-I TD PRECISION

Maxi-Single 5" Compact Disc (Digipak)

Label: Paisley Park – 9 40197-2, Warner Bros. Records – 9 40197-2

Format: CD, Maxi-Single, Digipak

1.1 Cream (Album Version) 4:12

1.2 Telephone Segue 0:33

2.1 Cream (N.P.G. Mix) 4:53

2.2 Telephone Segue 0:51

3 Things Have Gotta Change (Tony M. Rap)

Rap – Tony M. 3:57

4 2 The Wire (Creamy Instrumental) 3:13

5 Get Some Solo 1:31

6 Do Your Dance (KC's Remix)  5:58

Guest [Special Guest Vocal], Vocals [Special Guest Vocal] – Jevetta Steele

Mixed By [Assisted By], Co-producer [Assisted By] – Dave Aron, Eric Anset

Mixed By, Co-producer – Keith "KC" Cohen

Remix – KC

7 Housebangers 4:23

Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Curt Frasca

Producer [Additional Production], Mixed By [Mix] – Junior Vasquez

Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Joseph Moskowitz

8 Q In Doubt (Instrumental) 4:00

Edited By [Edits By] – Dave Friedlander

9.1 Ethereal Mix 3:56

Edited By [Edits By] – Dave Friedlander

9.2 Telephone Segue 0:48

Record Company – Time Warner

Record Company – PRN Music Corp.

Copyright © – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Copyright © – WEA International Inc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.

Published By – Controversy Music

Published By – WB Music Corp.

Mixed At – Larrabee West

Manufactured By – WEA Manufacturing

Glass Mastered At – Specialty Records Corporation

Manufactured By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Distributed By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Design – Greg Ross

Photography By [Photo By] – Kevin Mazur

Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince, The New Power Generation

Digipak:

[4 panels / white disc tray]

Original version of "Cream" available on the Paisley Park/Warner Bros. album Diamonds And Pearls. Available on Cassette and Compact Disc (4/2-25379) · Also available on Cassette Maxi-Single

© ℗ 1991 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Made in U.S.A. [...] Digipak®

Disc:

Prince and The N.P.G.

℗ 1991 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S.

WEA Manufacturing

1 Cream (Album Version) 4:12 [sic. actual duration including the telephone segue is 4:45]

2 Cream (N.P.G. Mix) 5:47

3 Things Have Gotta Change (Tony M. Rap) 3:57

4 2 The Wire (Creamy Instrumental) 3:13

5 Get Some Solo 1:31

6 Do Your Dance (KC's Remix) 5:58

7 Housebangers 4:23

8 Q In Doubt (Instrumental) 4:00

9 Ethereal Mix 4:43

[telephone segues remain release wide unmentioned]

Original version of "Cream" available on the Paisley Park/Warner Bros. album Diamonds And Pearls (4/2-25379)

Made in USA

Barcode (Digipak, text): 0 9362-40197-2 5

Barcode (Digipak, scanned): 093624019725

Barcode (Matrix, mirrorband, code 39): 10212

Rights Society (Disc): ASCAP

Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 1 40197-2 SRC=02 M1S1

Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 1 40197-2 SRC-03 M2S1

Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 1 40197-2 SRC-03 M1S7

Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): 1 40197-2 SRC-03 M1S2

Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): 1 40197-2 SRC=02 M1S2

Matrix / Runout (Variant 6): 1 40197-2 SRC=02 M1S7

Matrix / Runout (Variant 7): 1 40197-2 SRC-03 M1S10

Country Variations

The single was released in multiple countries, but this list focuses solely on the US Maxi-Singles release.

Production and Context

Personnel:

Prince – lead and backing vocals, electric lead guitar, Roland R-8

Levi Seacer Jr. – electric rhythm guitar

Rosie Gaines – Hammond organ, backing vocals

Tommy Barbarella – synthesizers

Sonny T. – bass guitar

Michael B. – drums

Chart Performance:

Weekly chart performance for "Cream"

Chart (1991–1992) Peak position

Australia (ARIA)[ 2

Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)] 4

Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 10

Canada Top Singles (RPM) 2

Canada Dance/Urban (RPM) 4

Denmark (IFPI) 6

Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 6

Europe (European Dance Radio)2

Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) 15

France (SNEP) 5

Germany (GfK) 21

Ireland (IRMA) 7

Italy (Musica e dischi) 4

Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg) 9

Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)] 4

Netherlands (Single Top 100) 7

New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 5

Norway (VG-lista) 3

Portugal (AFP) 7

Spain (AFYVE) 8

Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 6

Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 3

UK Singles (OCC) 15

UK Airplay (Music Week) 13

UK Dance (Music Week)26

US Billboard Hot 100 1

Have you spun this Prince classic in your vinyl collection? Does “Cream” still whip up a frenzy? Share in the comments!

Sources

Prince Vault: Cream

Discogs: Cream (1991)

45cat: 0-40197 Single

YouTube: Cream Official Video (2008 upload, 50M+ views)

Wikipedia: Cream (Prince song)

Official Charts Company: Prince Singles

AllMusic: Prince Discography

Billboard Chart History: Prince