Prince and the New Power Generation (November 17, 1992) “Damn U” – CD Single US

This intimate ballad was the fourth single released from Diamonds and Pearls, issued on the same day as the album’s third single “7”, marking a double-release strategy during the later stages of the album’s promotion cycle.

Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation

Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Date: November 17, 1992 Catalogue: 5439-18700-2

Format: CD Single (Cardboard Sleeve) Country: US

TRACK LIST USA CD Single (5439-18700-2)

Damn U (Unique Single Version) (4:04)

2 Whom It May Concern (4:01)

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

• Album version on Diamonds and Pearls (1991)

• UK “My Name Is Prince” single (earlier B-side appearance)

• Promotional releases and later compilations

PERSONNEL

Produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince and The New Power Generation

THE STORY

 “Damn U” is a lush, emotional slow jam that highlights Prince’s vulnerability and the sophisticated R&B sound of the Diamonds and Pearls era. Released late in the album’s campaign, the single version is musically complete but omits the spoken segue found on the album track, making it unique to this release. The B-side “2 Whom It May Concern” had previously appeared on the UK “My Name Is Prince” single but made its US debut here. A saxophone instrumental version was also recorded but ultimately not included.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

Housed in a cardboard slip sleeve with striking black-and-white photography, this US CD single is a collector’s piece from the tail end of the Diamonds and Pearls era. It was not released as a commercial CD in all territories and remains relatively scarce in this format.

CHART PERFORMANCE 

US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 – #108 US Billboard Hot R&B Singles – #32

RELATED MATERIAL 

Prince and the New Power Generation (1991) Diamonds and Pearls (Album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES 

Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2.

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