Prince (November 21, 1978) Just As Long As We’re Together / In Love – Single 7 US
- GlamSlamEscape
- Nov 21, 1978
- 2 min read
Updated: May 27
Prince’s early Minneapolis groove gets its first standalone spotlight
RELEASE DETAILS
Date: November 21, 1978
Catalogue: WBS 8713
Format: 7" Single
Country: United States / Canada
A-Side: “Just As Long As We’re Together” (Edit)
Written by: Prince
Produced by: Prince
B-Side: “In Love”
THE STORY
The second single from Prince’s debut album For You, “Just As Long As We’re Together” was released exclusively in the US market. It features a special 3:25 edit unique to this single release. The B-side “In Love” was taken directly from the album. Promotional versions included mono/stereo edits on 7" and a rare extended disco mix on 12".
CONTEXT & NOTES
Released during the promotional campaign for For You, this single highlighted Prince’s emerging self-contained genius as a 20-year-old multi-instrumentalist, writer, and producer. While it performed modestly on the charts, the promotional 12" disco mix is now highly sought after by collectors as one of the earliest examples of Prince experimenting with extended mixes.
TRACK LIST
US 7" Single (WBS 8713)
A. Just As Long As We’re Together (Edit) – 3:25
B. In Love – 3:38
US 7" Promo (WBS 8713)
A. Just As Long As We’re Together (Edit) (Mono) – 3:25
B. Just As Long As We’re Together (Edit) (Stereo) – 3:25
US 12" Promo (PRO-A-741)
A. Just As Long As We’re Together (Disco Mix) – 6:29
B. Soft and Wet (Disco Mix) – 3:02
CHART PERFORMANCE
US Billboard Hot Soul Singles: #91 Weeks on Chart: 7
US Billboard Hot 100: Did not chart
PERSONNEL
Prince – All instruments, vocals, writing, production
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Standard Warner Bros. company sleeve (US)
Promotional copies often with custom stickers or labels
SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • 45cat • Billboard chart archives • Warner Bros. release documentation
WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS
Typical late-1970s Warner Bros. single sleeve with purple and white branding, featuring the track listing and catalogue number. Promotional copies often included “Not For Sale” markings.
RELATED MATERIAL
For You (1978) – Debut Album
“Soft and Wet” – First Single from For You
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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