Prince (October 4, 1993) – "Peach" (CD1 / Part 1 Of A 2 Disc Set) UK

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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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