Prince (February 1982) Sexuality / Controversy – Single 7" JP

Prince released “Sexuality” as a 7" single in Japan in February 1982, backed with “Controversy”. It was issued in both commercial and promotional editions with picture/lyric inserts

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Prince

Label: Warner Bros. Records / Warner-Pioneer Corporation

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: Japan

Released: February 1982

Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound

A-Side: “Sexuality”

Written by: Prince

Produced by: Prince

B-Side: “Controversy”

Written by: Prince

Produced by: Prince

VARIANTS

Japan 7" Commercial Single (P-1619)

A. セクシュアリティ (Sexuality) – 4:20

B. 戦慄の貴公子 (Controversy) – 3:35

Japan 7" Promotional Single (P-1619)

A. セクシュアリティ (Sexuality) – 4:20

B. 戦慄の貴公子 (Controversy) – 3:35

CHART PERFORMANCE Did not chart

PERSONNEL

Prince – lead and backing vocals, all instruments

Production

Produced by Prince

THE STORY

“Sexuality” was released as a single only in a few territories including Japan. The Japanese edition featured a picture sleeve with Japanese titles and came with a lyric insert. Both commercial and promotional versions exist.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This was a limited international release to support the Controversy album. The Japanese pressing is highly sought after by collectors due to the unique sleeve and insert.

SOURCES 

• Prince Vault

• Discogs

• 45cat

• Wikipedia

• Sleevographia2

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

All single 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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