Prince (April 2, 1982) Let's Work / Ronnie, Talk To Russia – Single 7" UK

Prince released “Let’s Work” as the second single from the Controversy album in the UK on April 2, 1982. It was issued in both 7" and 12" picture sleeve formats, with some of the 12" marketed as a limited edition at the price of a 7".

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Prince

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single

Country: United Kingdom

Released: April 2, 1982

Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound

A-Side: “Let’s Work”

Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince

B-Side: “Ronnie, Talk To Russia”

Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince

VARIANTS

UK 7" Commercial Single (K 17922A. Let’s Work (Edit) – 2:56 B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 (standard back)

UK 7" Commercial Single (K 17922) A. Let’s Work (Edit) – 2:56 B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 Picture Sleeve Single – (with mis pressing variant using 12" back sleeve)

UK 12" Commercial Single (K 17922T) A. Let’s Work (Remix / Long Version) – 8:02 B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48

UK 12" Commercial Single (K 17922T)  A. Let’s Work (Remix / Long Version) – 8:02 B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48 (with limited edition promotional sticker)

INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS

• Germany – Warner Bros. – WB 17 922 / 26216

  (February 18, 1982)

  
  

• Netherlands – Warner Bros. – WB 17 922 / WB 26216

  (April 14, 1982)

  
  

• USA – Warner Bros. – 1982

  
  

• New Zealand – Warner Bros. – 1982

German / Netherlands 12" WB 17 922 / WB 26216

PERSONNEL

Prince – lead and backing vocals, ARP Omni, Oberheim OB-X, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, handclaps Morris Day – drums (on extended version)

Production Produced by Prince

THE STORY

“Let’s Work” evolved from an earlier track called “Let’s Rock” inspired by a local Minneapolis dance. The extended 12" version features additional solos and samples from other Controversy tracks. It was backed with the album track “Ronnie, Talk To Russia”.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This was Prince’s second single from the Controversy album. The long version on the 12" became a popular club track. The song is notable for its funky groove and Prince’s energetic vocal delivery.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Prince (January 20, 1982) Let’s Work (Dance Remix) - 12" Single

• Prince (January 6, 1982) Let’s Work - Single US

• Prince (August 2, 1982) Sexuality / I Wanna Be Your Lover – Single 7" AU

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SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • 45cat • BBC Official Charts • Wikipedia

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