Prince And The New Power Generation: Insatiable Single (1991)

Escape
4 days ago
5 min read

A Sultry Slow-Jam Seduction

Prince And The New Power Generation’s “Insatiable” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the US on November 4, 1991, on Paisley Park Records (catalogue: 7-19090).

The B-side was "I Love U in Me", which was originally the B-side to "The Arms of Orion". The track was only released in the US as a 7" single, a 12" promo was sent only to Urban radio stations, and the track was not released to Pop radio stations. It performed well on the R&B chart, reaching number 3, but did not break the top 40 on the US Pop chart. Its single sales were moderate, and it received heavy airplay on Urban and UAC radio stations, but it did not make the Hot 100 Airplay (the R&B airplay chart did not appear until spring 1992).

Critical reception

In a retrospective review, Patrick Corcoran of Albumism wrote that "Insatiable" is "the kind of rich, lush ballad Prince has dropped since day one, dripping in desire and barely concealed lust." He stated that "showcasing the best falsetto since Curtis Mayfield's, it serves as a reminder of Prince’s vocal dexterity and prowess". Upon the single release, Larry Flick from Billboard remarked that "Cream" "has just barely risen to the top of the Hot 100 and Prince has already unleashed another jewel from his Diamonds and Pearls set." He also felt that on the song, "racy lyrics are balanced by a slow'n'grinding R&B instrumental foundation and acrobatic vocals. Overall, a highly sensual listening experience." A reviewer from People Magazine said it "sounds like Percy Sledge meets Peter Gabriel." David Fricke from Rolling Stone viewed it as a "sumptuous ballad". Scott Poulson-Bryant from Spin described it as "gliding Retro-soul balladry".

Country Variations

Single 7" Vinyl Commercial in Picture Sleeve

Label: Paisley Park – 7-19090, Warner Bros. Records – 7-19090

Format: Vinyl, 7", Single

A Prince And The New Power Generation– Insatiable (Edit) 4:01

B Prince– I Love U In Me 4:12

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Published By – Controversy Music

Barcode: 0 54391 90907 7

Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, etched): 7-19090-A-SR2-DMM SP1-1 TD Precision

Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, etched): 7-19090-B-SR2-DMM SP1-1 Precision TD

Rights Society: ASCAP

Single 12" Vinyl Test Pressing

Label: Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-5141

Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing

A Insatiable (Edit) 4:01

B Insatiable (Album Version) 6:37

Distributed By – Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-5141

Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation – PRO-A-5141

Mastered At – Precision Lacquer

Lacquer Cut At – Precision Lacquer

Lacquer Cut By – TD*

White label printed test pressing in a generic die cut white jacket

Matrix / Runout (Side A): PRO-A1-5141-SR2 DMM TD Precision

Matrix / Runout (Side B): PRO-A2-5141-SR2 DMM Precision TD

Single 12" Vinyl Promo

Label: Paisley Park – PRO-A-5141, Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-5141

Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo

A Insatiable (Edit) 4:01

B Insatiable (Album Version) 6:37

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.

Manufactured By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Distributed By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Record Company – Warner Communications

Published By – Controversy Music

Published By – Wb Music Corp.

Mastered At – Precision Lacquer

Mastered By [DMM] – TD*

Promotion Only. Not For Sale.

From the Paisley Park/Warner Bros. album "Diamonds And Pearls" available on cassette and compact disc (4/2-25379)

Controversy Music, admin. by WB Music Corp. ASCAP

Made in U.S.A.

Manufactured and Distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company.

Matrix / Runout (Side A etched): PRO-A1-5141-SR2 DMM TD Precision

Matrix / Runout (Side B etched): PRO-A2-5141-SR2 DMM Precision TD

Rights Society: ASCAP

Single Cassette SR

Label: Paisley Park – 9 19090-4, Warner Bros. Records – 4-19090

Format: Cassette, Single, SR

A Prince And The New Power Generation– Insatiable (Edit) 4:01

B Prince– I Love U In Me 4:12

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.

Published By – Controversy Music

Published By – WB Music Corp.

Duplicated By – Specialty Records Corporation

Manufactured By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Distributed By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Design – Tom Recchion

Photography By – Joel Larson (2)

O-card case:

Controversy Music, admin. by WB Music Corp. ASCAP

"Insatiable" from the Paisley Park/Warner Bros. album DIAMONDS AND PEARLS. Available on cassette and compact disc (4/2-25379).

Tape shell:

Barcode: 0 5439-19090-4 6

Rights Society: ASCAP

Pressing Plant ID: SR

Single Cassette AR

Label: Paisley Park – 9 19090-4, Warner Bros. Records – 4-19090

Format: Cassette, Single, AR

A Prince And The New Power Generation– Insatiable (Edit) 4:01

B Prince– I Love U In Me 4:12

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.

Published By – Controversy Music

Published By – WB Music Corp.

Duplicated By – Allied Record Company

Manufactured By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Distributed By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Design – Tom Recchion

Photography By – Joel Larson (2)

O-card case:

Controversy Music, admin. by WB Music Corp. ASCAP

"Insatiable" from the Paisley Park/Warner Bros. album DIAMONDS AND PEARLS. Available on cassette and compact disc (4/2-25379).

Tape shell:

Barcode (Text): 0 5439-19090-4 6

Rights Society: ASCAP

Pressing Plant ID: AR

Single CD Promo

Label: Paisley Park – PRO-CD-5141, Warner Bros. Records – PRO-CD-5141

Format: CD, Single, Promo

1 Insatiable (Edit) 4:01

2 Insatiable (Album Version) 6:37

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Published By – Controversy Music

Published By – WB Music Corp.

Manufactured By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Distributed By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Manufactured By – WEA Manufacturing

Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation

Standard jewel case with back tray insert only.

Back tray insert:

PROMOTION ONLY • NOT FOR SALE.

Disc:

℗ 1991 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. Paisley Park Records, manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Time Warner Company. Mfg. by WEA Manufacturing.

PROMOTION ONLY. NOT FOR SALE.

From the Paisley Park/Warner Bros. album DIAMONDS AND PEARLS

(4/2-25379)

Controversy Music, admin. by WB Music Corp. ASCAP

Made in USA

Rights Society: ASCAP

Matrix / Runout: 1 PRO CD 5141-2 SRC+01

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Randee St. Nicholas. It was published on Prince's official YouTube channel in September 2017, and has generated millions of views.