Prince (December 26, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" FR
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- Dec 26, 1982
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Prince released “1999” as a single in France on December 26, 1982, backed with “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”. It was issued in 7" and 12" formats, including test pressings.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: 7" Vinyl Single
Country: Italy Released: December 1, 1982 (date requires verification) Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound
A-Side: “1999”
Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince
B-Side: “How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?”
Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince
TRACK LIST
7" Commercial Single (929896-7)
A. 1999 – 3:35
B. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – 3:54
(Silver Injection made available in UK)
12" Maxi-Single (92 9852-0)
A. 1999 – 3:35
B. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – 3:54
LINKED RELEASES
7" Commercial Single (929896-7) – Standard notched picture sleeve
12" Maxi-Single (92 9852-0) – Standard version
12" Test Pressing (92 9852-0)
PERSONNEL
Prince – lead and backing vocals, all instruments Dez Dickerson, Lisa Coleman, Jill Jones – co-lead vocals on “1999”
Production
Produced by Prince
THE STORY
“1999” is the title track and lead single from Prince’s double album. The Italian release features a picture sleeve with a large centre hole and a stamped “Omaggio Vendita Vietata” (promotional / not for sale) marking.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This was part of the European rollout for the 1999 album. The Italian pressing is notable for its distinctive punched promotional text on the sleeve.
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince (January 7, 1983) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7"/ 12" UK
Prince (December 1, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" NL / BE
Prince (December 4, 1982) 1999 / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? – Single 7" JP
SOURCES
Prince Vault,
Discogs,
45cat,
Sleevographia,
Wikipedia.
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