Prince (October 4, 1993) Peach - Single UK

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Oct 4, 1993
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Updated: May 24

A fuzz‑soaked, Telecaster‑driven blast of Symbol‑era rock released to power The Hits campaign.

RELEASE DETAILS

Date: October 4, 1993 (CD1, 7", Cassette) / October 11, 1993 (CD2) Catalogue: W0210 (7"), W0210CD1 / W0210CD2 (CD), 9362-41120-0 (12") Format: 7" Single, Cassette Single, CD Single (2 Parts), 12" Single Country: United Kingdom / Europe Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Album: The Hits 2 / The Hits / The B-Sides (1993)

A-Side: Peach

THE STORY

Released on October 4, 1993 in the UK, Peach was the lead single promoting The Hits 2 and The Hits / The B-Sides box set. A previously unreleased track recorded in 1992 at Olympic Studios in London during the Diamonds and Pearls tour, it showcased Prince’s raw, guitar-heavy rock side with the New Power Generation. The multi-format campaign included two distinct CD editions with strong deep-cut B-sides.

CONTEXT & NOTES

Peach highlighted Prince’s playful yet aggressive Symbol-era rock energy. The UK release featured curated tracks from across his catalogue, making it a collector’s item. It reached No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart and performed well across Europe. The single was part of the final major Warner Bros. promotional push before Prince’s independent era.

TRACK LIST

7" Single (W0210)

A. Peach — 3:48

B. My Name Is Prince (Edit) — 4:05

CD Single – Part 1 (W0210CD1)

Peach — 3:48
Mountains (Album Version) — 3:58
Partyman (Edit) — 3:11
Money Don’t Matter 2 Night (Edit) — 4:12

CD Single – Part 2 (W0210CD2)

Peach — 3:48
I Wish U Heaven — 2:43
Girls & Boys (Edit) — 3:27
My Name Is Prince (Edit) — 4:05

12" Single (9362-41120-0)

A1. Peach — 3:48

A2. Girls & Boys (Edit) — 3:27

B1. My Name Is Prince (Edit) — 4:05 B2. Partyman (Edit) — 3:07

Cassette Single

A. Peach — 3:48

B. Nothing Compares 2 U (Live) — 4:12

All Variants

7" Single (W0210)
CD Single Part 1 (W0210CD1)
CD Single Part 2 (W0210CD2)
12" Single (9362-41120-0)
Cassette Single

CHART PERFORMANCE

UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 14 Netherlands Single Top 100: Peak No. 21 Germany: Peak No. 32

Australia: Peak No. 36

PERSONNEL

Prince – vocals, guitar, production, arrangement
The New Power Generation – performance
Levi Seacer Jr., Tony M. – additional contributions

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

Front sleeve: Striking close-up of a peach with bold blue “PRINCE PEACH” typography
Back sleeve & inserts: Detailed track credits and photography by Steve Parke

12-inch Vinyl (DE: 9362‑41120‑0)

A1: Peach — 3:48

A2: Girls & Boys (Edit) — 3:27

B1: My Name Is Prince (Edit) — 4:05

B2: Partyman (Edit) — 3:07

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS

Iconic peach imagery with bold blue typography on the front, detailed track credits on the back, and classic Paisley Park purple/gold labels.

RELATED MATERIAL

Prince (November 18, 1993) Peach - Single US
Prince (December 6, 1993) Controversy - Single UK
Prince (April 1994) Pope - Promo Single UK/Spain

SOURCES

Prince Vault

Discogs

Official Charts Company

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