PRINCE (October 16, 1998) – "Come On" Format: CD Single: EUR
"Come On" was released on October 16, 1998 in Europe as the first commercial single taken from Newpower Soul by The New Power Generation. The release marked the first commercially available single from the album, although "The One" had previously been issued as a promotional-only release in the United States.
The single was released across Europe, North America and Australia. Multiple editions were made available, featuring an extensive collection of remixes and alternate versions of "Come On" created by Prince, Kirk Johnson and Doug E. Fresh.
The American edition differed from international releases by being available exclusively through the 1-800 New Funk mail-order service. This version included additional material unavailable on other editions, including a remix of "The One".
Although released internationally, the single achieved only limited chart success, reaching number 65 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart.
RECORDING
"Come On" originated from the Newpower Soul album.
Various releases included alternate versions of the track, including the Album Edit, Radio Edit, Acapella, Doug E. Fresh Mix, Remix, Hypermix and Latenitemix.
The American mail-order edition also included a remix of "The One".
STYLE & THEMES
The release focused heavily on remix interpretations of "Come On".
Different editions expanded the original album track into multiple configurations, ranging from radio edits and acapella versions to extended club-oriented remixes. The package offered an unusually broad range of alternate versions built around a single song.
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• Come On (Radio Edit) — A 4:30 edit prepared for commercial single release.
• Come On (Album Edit) — A 4:30 edit derived from the album recording.
• Come On (Doug E. Fresh Mix) — A remix version running 4:57.
• Come On (Remix) — An extended remix running 8:14.
• Come On (Hypermix) — Extended remix version running 7:58.
• Come On (Latenitemix) — Alternate remix version running 4:10.
• Come On (Acapella) — Vocal-only version running 3:27.
• The One (Remix) — Included exclusively on the US mail-order edition.
RELEASE HISTORY
"Come On" was released in Europe on October 16, 1998 and later in the United Kingdom on November 9, 1998.
The release became the first commercial single from Newpower Soul. Multiple CD, cassette and vinyl configurations were issued internationally, while a special American edition was made available exclusively through the 1-800 New Funk mail-order service.
The release campaign was supported by several remix packages and promotional editions. According to the supplied source, "Come On" was performed extensively during the New Power Soul Festival Tour in late 1998, with both the album version and Remix version appearing in live performances.
CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS
EUROPE
UK: Gallup Singles Chart — Entry: November 15, 1998 — Peak: 65 — Weeks: 1
PERSONNEL
Prince — performer, remixer
Kirk Johnson — remixer
Doug E. Fresh — remixer
The New Power Generation — credited artist
PRODUCTION
Produced by Prince
Label: NPG Records
NOTES
"Come On" was the first commercial single issued from Newpower Soul.
The release contained multiple remixes created by Prince, Kirk Johnson and Doug E. Fresh.
The US edition was available through 1-800 New Funk mail-order and included exclusive content unavailable on other editions.
The single was heavily featured during the New Power Soul Festival Tour in late 1998, with both the album version and Remix version performed live.
This single was not released on 7-inch vinyl or digital formats.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
The New Power Generation | Come On | NPG Records | Europe | 74321634722 | October 16, 1998 | CD Single |
--- | INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
The New Power Generation | Come On | NPG Records | UK | 74321 634724 | November 9, 1998 | Cassette Single |
The New Power Generation | Come On | NPG Records | Europe | 74321629182 | 1998 | CD Maxi Single |
The New Power Generation | Come On | NPG Records | Europe | 74321607161 | 1998 | 12" Single |
The New Power Generation | Come On | NPG Records | Europe | 74321607162 | 1998 | Promo CD |
The New Power Generation | Come On | NPG Records | USA | 78533792222 4 | 1998 | CD Single (1-800 New Funk Edition) |
The New Power Generation | Come On | NPG Records | USA | 980-087 | 1998 | Promotional 12" |
The New Power Generation | Come On | NPG Records | USA | WHAT A LIFE! | 1998 | Promotional 12" |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
CD Single | 74321634722 | 1. Come On (Radio Edit) (4:30) 2. Come On (Remix) (8:14) 3. Come On (Latenitemix) (4:10) |
CD Maxi Single | 74321629182 | 1. Come On (Doug E. Fresh Mix) (4:57) 2. Come On (Remix) (8:14) 3. Come On (Album Edit) (4:30) 4. Come On (Hypermix) (7:58) 5. Come On (Latenitemix) (4:10) 6. Come On (Acapella) (3:27) |
US CD Single | 78533792222 4 | 1. Come On (Doug E. Fresh Mix) (4:57) 2. Come On (Remix) (8:14) 3. Come On (Album Edit) (4:30) 4. Come On (Hypermix) (7:58) 5. Come On (Latenitemix) (4:10) 6. Come On (Acapella) (3:27) 7. The One (Remix) (7:09) |
12" Single | 74321607161 | A1. Come On (Doug E. Fresh Mix) (4:57) A2. Come On (Remix) (8:14) A3. Come On (Album Edit) (4:30) B1. Come On (Hypermix) (7:58) B2. Come On (Latenitemix) (4:10) B3. Come On (Acapella) (3:27) |
Promo CD | 74321607162 | 1. Come On (Album Edit) (4:30) |
Cassette Single | 74321 634724 | 1. Come On (Radio Edit) (4:30) 2. Come On (Late Nite Mix) (4:10) |
Promotional 12" | 980-087 | A. Come On (Album Edit) (4:30) B. Come On (Album Edit) (4:30) |
Promotional 12" | WHAT A LIFE! | A1. Come On (Doug E. Fresh Mix) (4:57) A2. Come On (Remix) (8:14) A3. Come On (Album Edit) (4:30) B1. Come On (Hypermix) (7:58) B2. Come On (Latenitemix) (4:10) B3. Come On (Acapella) (3:27) B4. The One (Remix Edit) (2:14) |
SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2.
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