Prince (June 7, 1978) Soft And Wet / So Blue – Single 7 US
Updated: Jun 7
"Soft And Wet" is Prince’s debut single, released from his first album For You. It marked the beginning of his legendary recording career at the age of 19.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: 7" Vinyl Single
Country: USA (and select international markets)
Released: 7 June 1978 (Prince’s 20th birthday)
Genre: Funk, R&B, Pop
Length: 3:01 (A-side)
A-Side: Soft And Wet (3:01)
B-Side: So Blue (4:26)
Catalogue #: US: WBS 8619
THE STORY
A smooth, sensual funk ballad with catchy hooks, breathy vocals, and a memorable synthesizer melody. The song showcases Prince’s early blend of funk, pop, and seductive lyricism that would define his sound for decades.
CONTEXT & NOTES
Released two months after the For You album, this was Prince’s first official commercial single. A promotional version featured a mono mix of the A-side. The single performed modestly on the charts but helped establish Prince as a promising new artist on the R&B scene.
PACKAGING & VISUALS
The image shows the classic Warner Bros. 7" vinyl center label with the iconic “WB” shield logo. It credits Prince as producer, arranger, and composer, with Tommy Vicari as executive producer, and notes the track is from the For You album (BSK 3150).
PERSONNEL
Prince — all vocals and instruments
Tommy Vicari — executive producer
CHARTS USA
Billboard Hot 100 — Peak: 92 Billboard Hot Soul Singles — Peak: 12
SOURCES Prince Vault, Warner Bros. Records single label, Billboard charts (1978), For You album credits.
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