Prince (February 6, 1980) I Wanna Be Your Lover / Just As Long As We’re Together – Single 7/12 NL
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- Feb 6, 1980
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Updated: May 27
"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is the lead single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. The Netherlands received both 7" and 12" editions in early 1980 to support the single’s growing European popularity.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: 7" & 12" Vinyl Singles
Country: Netherlands
Released: 6 February 1980
Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco
7" Single
A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57)
B-Side: Just As Long As We’re Together (Edit) (3:25)
THE STORY
The 7" features edited versions for radio play, while the 12" delivers extended album-length mixes perfect for clubs and dancefloors. Both highlight Prince’s early funk-disco sound and smooth ballad style.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This UK 7" and 12" single came in a striking picture sleeve. The back sleeve features a detailed biography of Prince, highlighting his Minneapolis roots, early musical training, and multi-instrumental abilities. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 19 January 1980.
12" Single
A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:44)
B-Side: Just As Long As We’re Together (6:33)
Catalogue #: Netherlands: WB 26.126 / WB 26126 (12")
PACKAGING & VISUALS
The front sleeve (as shown) features a blue background with Prince’s name in elegant script, the title “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” and a striking black & white portrait of Prince with his early afro and leather jacket. The back sleeve includes an extensive bio text.
PERSONNEL
Prince — all vocals and instruments, producer, arranger
CHARTS (UK) UK Singles Chart — Peak: 41 Chart run (3 weeks):
SOURCES
Prince Vault, Warner Bros. UK 7" sleeve & label (K 17537), Official UK Charts, 45cat, Company, back sleeve biography.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
All images, recordings, 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.
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