Prince (October 11, 1993) – "Peach" b/w "I Wish U Heaven" CD Single (Part 2 of 2-Disc Set): UK

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"Peach" was issued as the second single from Prince's first compilation releases, The Hits 1 and The Hits 2, although the track itself was drawn specifically from The Hits 2, which was also incorporated as the second disc of The Hits / The B-Sides. In the United Kingdom, it served as the first single released from the compilation campaign.

The single arrived approximately three weeks after the release of the compilation albums in the UK and around two months after their US release. It subsequently received distribution in multiple territories worldwide.

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Its accompanying tracks were built around single edits of several lesser-charting Prince releases that had not been included on either The Hits 1 or The Hits 2. As a result, the two-disc configuration effectively functioned as a companion release to the compilation albums, gathering together material omitted from the main retrospective sets.

One notable inclusion was the edited version of "Partyman". Prior to this release, that particular variation had only been available on the promotional compilation The Crown Jewels. For this commercial issue, the introductory Jack Nicholson sample taken from the Batman motion picture was removed, while Kim Basinger's sampled line, "Ooh, I love purple", remained intact.

UK packaging suggests that "Peach" was originally intended to precede the release of The Hits 2. The sleeve described the song as a previously unreleased recording, while a sticker attached to the front cover explained that the artwork had been prepared before the compilation album reached the market.

Commercially, the single performed strongest in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 14 on the singles chart. Elsewhere, chart results were more modest, including a placement on the US Billboard Bubbling Under The Hot 100 survey.

STYLE & THEMES

The release combined the contemporary compilation-era track "Peach" with a selection of edited single versions drawn from different periods of Prince's catalogue. The companion-disc concept emphasised songs omitted from the contemporary Hits compilations while providing a broader overview of Prince's single output.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Peach — The featured track from The Hits 2, promoted in portions of the UK campaign as a previously unreleased recording.

• I Wish U Heaven — Included as a companion track and presented in its single version.

• Girls & Boys (Edit) — A shortened edit selected for inclusion as part of the release's retrospective companion concept.

• My Name Is Prince (Edit) — An edited single version added to broaden the collection beyond the tracks featured on the accompanying compilation albums.

RELEASE HISTORY

"Peach" formed part of the worldwide promotional campaign for The Hits 2. The first UK CD single was issued on October 4, 1993, followed by this second UK disc on October 11, 1993. The single later received a US release on November 18, 1993.

The second UK disc expanded the collection with additional single edits and catalogue favourites omitted from The Hits 1 and The Hits 2. Together, the two CD singles provided fans with a companion set that complemented the compilation albums.

CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS

UK: Gallup Singles Chart — Entry: October 16, 1993 — Peak: 14 — Weeks: 5

PERSONNEL

Prince — vocals, songwriting, performance

PRODUCTION

Produced by Prince

Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records

NOTES

Part 2 of a two-disc UK CD single set.

The release was designed as a companion to The Hits 1 and The Hits 2, collecting a number of single edits that had been omitted from the main compilation albums.

The edited version of "Partyman" associated with the single campaign had previously appeared only on the promotional compilation The Crown Jewels. For commercial release, the Jack Nicholson introduction was removed while the Kim Basinger sample remained.

Packaging described "Peach" as a previously unreleased song and included a sticker explaining that the artwork had been finalised before the release of The Hits 2.

Related Album: The Hits 2

Non-Album Track: Partyman (Edit) (3:07)

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
Prince	Peach	Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records	UK	W0210CD2	October 11, 1993	CD Single (Part 2 of 2-Disc Set)

TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
CD Single	W0210CD2	1. Peach (3:48) 2. I Wish U Heaven (2:43) 3. Girls & Boys (Edit) (3:27) 4. My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05)

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"Peach" was released in the United Kingdom on October 4, 1993 as the first disc of a two-part CD single set. The song served as the second single overall, and the first UK single, from Prince's first compilation releases, The Hits 1 and The Hits 2.

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Although included on The Hits 2, "Peach" was promoted as a previously unreleased recording. In fact, the artwork and packaging had been prepared before the compilation's release and a sticker was added to explain the discrepancy after The Hits 2 reached stores.

The release arrived three weeks after the UK issue of The Hits 1 and The Hits 2 and acted as a companion piece to the compilations. Rather than relying solely on current material, the single assembled a collection of edited hit recordings that had not been included on either compilation album.

The two-disc configuration gave fans an opportunity to obtain a number of difficult-to-find single edits from different periods of Prince's career. As a result, many collectors view the Peach single set as an unofficial extension of The Hits project.

RECORDING

"Peach" was recorded for inclusion on The Hits 2 and represented one of several newly issued recordings associated with the compilation campaign.

The single also featured edited versions of previously released Prince recordings drawn from various eras of his catalogue.

STYLE & THEMES

"Peach" combined blues-rock guitar, humour and stripped-down funk elements, providing a contrast to much of Prince's early-1990s material.

The accompanying tracks highlighted the diversity of Prince's catalogue, ranging from the pop balladry of "Nothing Compares 2 U" to the dance-oriented sound of "My Name Is Prince" and "Girls & Boys".

RELEASE HISTORY

The UK release of Disc 1 occurred on October 4, 1993.

Disc 2 followed one week later on October 11, 1993, allowing chart eligibility under the UK multi-format single rules of the period.

The American release was delayed until November 18, 1993 and used a different format configuration focused primarily on "Peach" and "Nothing Compares 2 U".

The single became a significant UK success, reaching number 14 on the Gallup Singles Chart. Elsewhere it achieved moderate European chart success but failed to break into the US Billboard Hot 100, instead reaching the Billboard Bubbling Under listing.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Peach — New track released to promote The Hits 2.

• Nothing Compares 2 U (Edit) — Single edit included on selected formats.

• Mountains — Included on UK CD1 as an additional catalogue track.

• Partyman (Edit) — Rare version previously only available on the promotional collection The Crown Jewels.

• Girls & Boys (Edit) — Included on the 12-inch release and UK CD2.

• Money Don't Matter 2 Night (Edit) — Included on UK CD1.

• I Wish U Heaven — Included on UK CD2.

• My Name Is Prince (Edit) — Included on multiple formats as part of the retrospective concept.

CERTIFICATIONS

This single did not receive any certifications.

AWARDS

This single did not receive any awards.

PERSONNEL

Prince — writer, producer, performer

PRODUCTION

Label: Warner Bros. Records / Paisley Park Records

Related Album: The Hits 2

NOTES

• Released on October 4, 1993 as the first disc of a two-part UK CD single set.

• Functioned as the first UK single from The Hits 2 and the second single overall from The Hits compilation campaign.

• The release arrived only three weeks after The Hits 1 and The Hits 2 were issued in the United Kingdom.

• Although included on The Hits 2, "Peach" was originally marketed as a previously unreleased recording.

• Packaging was designed before the final compilation release sequence had been confirmed, requiring a corrective sticker to be added to UK copies.

• The two-disc configuration effectively created an additional retrospective package built around non-album singles and edited hit versions omitted from The Hits 1 and The Hits 2.

• "Partyman (Edit)" was particularly noteworthy because it had previously appeared only on the promotional compilation The Crown Jewels.

• The Batman film introduction featuring Jack Nicholson was removed from this version, although the Kim Basinger sample, "Ooh, I love purple", remained intact.

• The release drew material from multiple Prince eras, including tracks from Lovesexy, Batman, Diamonds And Pearls and Love Symbol Album.

• UK chart performance was strong, reaching No. 14 and becoming one of the most successful singles from The Hits campaign.

• The Netherlands provided the strongest European chart performance, where the single reached No. 9.

• In the United States the single failed to enter the Billboard Hot 100 but reached No. 107 on the Bubbling Under chart.

• The American CD and 7-inch editions used a simpler track configuration built around "Nothing Compares 2 U" rather than the expanded UK collector format.

• Collectors often regard the complete two-disc set as an unofficial companion release to The Hits / The B-Sides box set.

CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS

AMERICA

Chart	Entry Date	Peak	Weeks
Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100	December 11, 1993	107	4

EUROPE

Chart	Peak
UK Gallup Singles Chart	14
Belgium (Flanders)	13
Netherlands Top 40	9
Germany	45
France Top 50	35
Ireland	20

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
Prince	Peach	Warner Bros. / Paisley Park	UK	W0210CD1	October 4, 1993	CD Single (Disc 1)
Prince	Peach	Warner Bros. / Paisley Park	UK	W0210CD2	October 11, 1993	CD Single (Disc 2)
Prince	Peach	Warner Bros. / Paisley Park	UK	W0210	October 1993	7" Single
Prince	Peach	Warner Bros. / Paisley Park	Germany	9362-41120-0	1993	12" Single
Prince	Peach	Warner Bros. / Paisley Park	USA	7-18372	November 18, 1993	7" Single
Prince	Peach	Warner Bros. / Paisley Park	USA	2-18372	November 18, 1993	CD Single
Prince	Peach	Warner Bros. / Paisley Park	USA	PRO-CD-5992	1993	CD Promo

TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
UK CD1	W0210CD1	• Peach (3:48) • Mountains (3:58) • Partyman (Edit) (3:07) • Money Don't Matter 2 Night (Edit) (4:12)
UK CD2	W0210CD2	• Peach (3:48) • I Wish U Heaven (2:43) • Girls & Boys (Edit) (3:27) • My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05)
UK 7"	W0210	• Peach (3:48) • My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05)
US 7"	7-18372	• Peach (3:48) • Nothing Compares 2 U (Edit) (4:17)
German 12"	9362-41120-0	• Peach (3:48) • Girls & Boys (Edit) (3:27) • My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) • Partyman (Edit) (3:07)
US CD	2-18372	• Peach (3:48) • Nothing Compares 2 U (Edit) (4:17)

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2, Marc Bolan ‘There Was A Time’ by Cliff McLenehan

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