Prince and The Revolution (May 21 1986) US Mountains - 12" Single
- GlamSlamEscape
- May 21, 1986
- 2 min read
Updated: May 21
"Mountains" was the second single from Prince’s eighth album, Parade, the third credited to Prince and the Revolution, released five weeks after the album’s debut. Its B-side, "Alexa De Paris," remains absent from any album release, though an extended version appeared on the European CD single of "Letitgo" in 1994.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince and The Revolution
Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park
Date: May 21, 1986 (US)
Catalogue: 0-20465
Format: 12" Single
Country: United States
THE STORY
The 12" single featured extended versions of both tracks: a nearly 10-minute version of “Mountains” on the A-side and the extended instrumental “Alexa De Paris” on the B-side.
CONTEXT & NOTES
“Alexa De Paris” is an instrumental named after dancer Alexa Fioroni, who appears in Under the Cherry Moon. The extended versions were exclusive to this 12" format. The single reached No.23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.11 on the Dance chart.
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Full picture sleeve
Front cover: Dramatic black-and-white profile shot of Prince wearing a tall black hat and cropped jacket (US version has red text)
Back cover: Features Lisa Coleman of The Revolution with visible sheet music from the orchestral arrangement of “Alexa De Paris”
Standard black vinyl with custom labels
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS
The front cover features a striking black-and-white profile photograph of Prince in an elaborate black outfit and tall hat, posed dramatically with one hand extended. The back cover shows Lisa Coleman seated with sheet music from “Alexa De Paris” in front of her, giving the sleeve a sophisticated and artistic feel
TRACK LIST
Side One
MOUNTAINS (Extended Version) – 10:03
Produced, Composed, Arranged and Performed by Prince and The Revolution
Original version available on the Parade album
From the motion picture Under The Cherry Moon
Controversy Music ASCAP
Side Two
ALEXA DE PARIS (Extended Version) – 4:54
Produced, Composed, Arranged and Performed by Prince and The Revolution
Controversy Music ASCAP
PERSONNEL
Prince – lead and backing vocals, electric guitar
Lisa Coleman – synthesizers, backing vocals
Wendy Melvoin – electric guitar, backing vocals
Dr. Fink – synthesizers
Brown Mark – bass guitar, backing vocals
Bobby Z. – Simmons SDSV, Linn LM-1
Eric Leeds – saxophone
Atlanta Bliss – trumpet
Miko Weaver – electric guitar
Clare Fischer – orchestral arrangements
RELATED MATERIAL
Parade (Album, 1986)
Kiss (Single, 1986)
Under the Cherry Moon (Film, 1986)
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SOURCES
Prince Vault •
Discogs •
45cat •
Official Charts •
Wikipedia •
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
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