Prince and the New Power Generation (June 7 1991) “Gett Off” – 12" Single PR US

A highly sought-after promotional 12" single released on Prince’s 33rd birthday, featuring the extended 9:36 version of “Gett Off” — the first release officially credited to Prince and the New Power Generation.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation

Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: June 7, 1991 (Promo) Catalogue: JUN7 (Promo)

Format: 12" Single (One-sided Promo) Country: United States

THE STORY

“Gett Off” was initially released as a limited promo-only 12" single on Prince’s 33rd birthday. Only 1,500 copies were pressed, intended solely for DJs. The track was not originally planned for commercial release or inclusion on the Diamonds and Pearls album, but its massive popularity led to it becoming the lead single.

TRACK LIST

Side One

• Gett Off (Damn Near 10 Minutes) – 9:36

Side Two

(None – One-sided promo)

CONTEXT & NOTES

This one-sided promo features the full “Damn Near 10 Minutes” extended version. It marked the official debut of the New Power Generation branding. In 2023, it received an official commercial re-release as part of Record Store Day Black Friday.

PERSONNEL

• Prince – lead and backing vocals, electric guitar, all other instruments

• The New Power Generation – additional musicians and vocals

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Plain white sleeve with purple handwritten-style text and drawings

• Iconic Prince-style calligraphy and symbols covering the sleeve

• Hand-drawn “Mirror Message” and playful illustrations

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS

• Front cover features large purple handwritten text “Nothing can stop… PRINCE and the N.P.G. ‘Gett Off’” with peace signs, arrows, and doodles

• Playful messages such as “Play this, y’all!”, “LOUD!”, and warnings

• Very personal, artistic, and raw Prince aesthetic

RELATED MATERIAL

• Prince and The New Power Generation (October 1 1991) Diamonds and Pearls - Album

• Prince and The New Power Generation (November 25, 1991) Diamonds And Pearls - Single US/UK

SOURCES

Prince Vault, Discogs, Warner Bros. Records.

All album artwork, photographs, logos, 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.