Prince (November 18, 1993) Peach - Single US

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Nov 18, 1993
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Updated: May 24

A cheeky, fuzz‑rock strut backed with a powerhouse live performance from Paisley Park.

RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 18, 1993 Catalogue: 7-18372 (7"), 9 18372-4 (Cassette), 9 18372-2 (CD), PRO-CD-5992 (Promo) Format: 7" Single, Cassette Single, CD Single, CD Promo Country: United States Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Album: The Hits 2 / The Hits / The B-Sides (1993) A-Side: Peach

THE STORY Released on November 18, 1993 in the United States, Peach served as a key promotional single for The Hits 2 and the The Hits / The B-Sides box set. The A-side features the studio version of this playful, guitar-driven track, while the B-side delivers a powerful live recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U” featuring Rosie Gaines, captured at Paisley Park on January 27, 1992.

CONTEXT & NOTES This US edition stands out for pairing Prince’s mischievous rock swagger with an emotionally charged live performance. Pressed by Specialty Records Corporation, the single was part of the broader Hits campaign. While Peach achieved stronger chart success internationally, the US release remains a fan favorite for its unique B-side and Symbol-era energy.

TRACK LIST

7" Single (7-18372) A. Peach — 3:48 B. Nothing Compares 2 U (Live) — 4:17 (feat. Rosie Gaines & The New Power Generation)

Cassette Single (9 18372-4 / 4-18372) A. Peach — 3:48 B. Nothing Compares 2 U (Live) — 4:17 (feat. Rosie Gaines & The New Power Generation)

CD Single (9 18372-2 / 2-18372)

Peach — 3:48
Nothing Compares 2 U (Live) — 4:17 (feat. Rosie Gaines & The New Power Generation)

CD Promo (PRO-CD-5992)

Peach — 3:48

All Variants

7" Single (7-18372)
Cassette Single (9 18372-4)
CD Single (9 18372-2)
CD Promo (PRO-CD-5992)

CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100: Peak No. 7 UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 14 Netherlands Single Top 100: Peak No. 8 Europe Eurochart Hot 100: Peak No. 26

PERSONNEL

Prince – vocals, instruments, production
Rosie Gaines – vocals (live B-side)
The New Power Generation – performance (live B-side)
Mixed by Keith “KC” Cohen

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

Generic purple Paisley Park sleeve for 7"
Cardboard sleeve for CD edition
Striking purple and gold label design with barcode and detailed credits

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS

Classic Paisley Park purple and gold 7" labels featuring full credits, “PEACH” on the A-side and the live “Nothing Compares 2 U” on the B-side, with Warner Bros. and Paisley Park branding.

RELATED MATERIAL

Prince (December 6, 1993) Controversy - Single UK
Prince (April 1994) Pope - Promo Single UK/Spain
Prince (February 9, 1994) The Most Beautiful Girl in the World - Single US

SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Official Charts Company • Billboard

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