Prince (August 1983) “Automatic” – 7" Single AU

This Australian 7" single was released to promote Prince’s double album 1999.

Artist: Prince

Label: Warner Bros.

Date: August 1983

Catalogue: 7-29520 / MX208187 Format: 7" Single

Country: Australia

Australia 7" Single (7-29520)

Side A

Automatic (3:38)

Side B

Something In The Water (Does Not Compute) (4:00)

PERSONNEL

Prince – vocals, all instruments, production

THE STORY

“Automatic” is a funky, synth-driven track from Prince’s landmark 1999 album. It was released as a single in select territories including Australia in 1983, paired with the album track “Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)” as the B-side. The edit on the A-side trims the full album version for radio play.

CONTEXT & NOTES

Housed in the classic Warner Bros. “wea” company sleeve. This Australian pressing features the edited version of “Automatic” and was part of the continued promotion of the 1999 album into 1983.

CHART PERFORMANCE

 Did not chart in Australia

RELATED MATERIAL

Prince (1982) 1999 (Album)

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SOURCES 

Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2.

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