Prince (August 18, 1989) – "Partyman" b/w "Feel U Up" Single: UK

Partyman was released on 18 August 1989 as the second single from Prince’s Batman soundtrack, arriving two months after the album. The track was prominently featured in the film during the Joker’s museum sequence, and was inspired by Prince’s encounter with Jack Nicholson on set.

The B‑side, Feel U Up, was previously unreleased, originally intended for the abandoned Camille project.

The 12" releases included several Prince‑created remixes, such as The Purple Party Mix, which opens with samples from Prince’s earlier hits. The single continued the commercial tie‑in with Tim Burton’s film, and its artwork again used the Batman logo.

Artist: Prince

Title: Partyman

Label: Warner Bros.

Country: UK

Catalogue: W2814

Date: 18 August, 1989

Format: 7" Single

7" Single — UK

A — Partyman (3:11)

B — Feel U Up (Short Stroke) (3:44)

Cat #: UK: W2814

12" — UK

A — Partyman (The Video Mix) (6:20)

B — Feel U Up (Long Stroke) (6:28)

12" Picture Disc — UK

A — Partyman (The Video Mix) (6:20)

B — Feel U Up (Long Stroke) (6:28)

Cat #: UK: W2814TP

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Additional Formats & Variants  

Cassette Single — UK

A — Partyman (3:11)

B — Feel U Up (Short Stroke) (3:44)

Cat #: UK: W2814C

CD Mini‑Single  

1 — Partyman (The Video Mix) (6:20)

2 — Feel U Up (Long Stroke) (6:28)

Cat #: UK: W2814CD

CD Mini-Single 

1 — Partyman (Video Mix 6:17)

2 — Feel U Up (Long Stroke 6:30)

Cat #: UK: W2814CDX

12" — UK Remixes

A1 Partyman (The Purple Party Mix)

6:02

A2 Partyman (Partyman Music Mix)

4:31

B1 Partyman (The Video Mix)

5:40

B2 Feel U Up (Short Stroke)

3:42

RELEASE HISTORY

Released 18 August 1989 in the UK. Issued worldwide as part of the Batman soundtrack campaign. B‑side Feel U Up previously unreleased. Maxi‑single included multiple Prince‑created mixes.

CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS

USA: Billboard Hot 100 — Peak: 18

USA: Billboard Black Singles — Peak: 5 UK: Gallup Singles Chart — Entry: 9 Sep 1989 — Peak: 16 — Weeks: 11

PERSONNEL

Prince — lead & backing vocals, Fairlight CMI, synthesizers, piano, electric guitars, bass guitar, Dynacord ADD‑One, Linn LM‑1, Publison IM90 Infernal Machine Anna Fantastic — spoken word Femi Jiya — spoken word Candy Dulfer — saxophone (12" and video versions)

SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2

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