Prince and The Revolution (June 19, 1985) “Raspberry Beret” – 12" Single US/PH

The extended 12" single release from Prince’s eighth studio album Around the World in a Day. Released in the United States on June 19 1985 on Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records. This was Prince’s first single on his own Paisley Park label.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Prince and The Revolution Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records

Release Date: June 19 1985

(12" release)

Country: United States

Format: 12" Single

(Commercial & Promo)

TRACK LISTINGS (US 12")

Commercial 12" Single (0-20355)

A. Raspberry Beret (New Mix) (6:34)

B. She’s Always In My Hair (New Mix) (6:31)

Promo 12" Single (PRO-A-2313)

A. Raspberry Beret (3:31)

B. Raspberry Beret (3:31)

PRINCE ODDITY

Stickered sleeve 12" - Philippines - DS-044

A Side

Raspberry Beret (7:25)

B Side

She's Always In My Hair (6:48)

CHART PERFORMANCE (US)

• Billboard Hot 100: Peak No. 2 (17 weeks)

• Billboard Hot Black Singles: Peak No. 3 (14 weeks)

• Billboard Hot Dance/Disco - Club Play: Peak No. 4 (7 weeks, listed with “She’s Always In My Hair”)

  
  

THE STORY

 “Raspberry Beret” was the lead single from Around the World in a Day. The commercial 12" version features extended “New Mix” versions of both the A-side and the non-album B-side “She’s Always In My Hair”. The promo 12" contains the standard album edit on both sides for radio play.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

The 12" maxi-single provided club-friendly extended mixes, while the promo version was used for radio promotion. “She’s Always In My Hair” was a strong non-album track exclusive to the single formats at the time. This release marked the official launch of the Paisley Park label imprint.

RELATED MATERIAL

 Prince and The Revolution – Around the World in a Day (1985 Album)

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SOURCES Prince Vault, Wikipedia, sleevographia2, Discogs and 45cat.

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