Prince (September 27, 1980) Bambi / Still Waiting – Single 7" BE
- GlamSlamEscape
- Sep 27, 1980
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 8
“Bambi” is a rare international single release from Prince’s self-titled second album. It was issued as the A-side in only two countries and highlighted Prince’s emerging rock guitar style.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: 7" Vinyl Single
Country: Belgium (also Barbados) Released: September 27 1980 Genre: Rock, Funk, R&B
A-Side: “Bambi”
Written by: Prince
Produced by: Prince
Arranged by: Prince
B-Side: “Still Waiting (Edit)”
THE STORY
“Bambi” is one of Prince’s rarest commercial 7" singles, released as the A-side in only two countries (Belgium and Barbados) on 27 September 1980. Taken from his self-titled second album, the track stood out as a fiery rock song in an otherwise funk and R&B-dominated record, showcasing Prince’s Hendrix-inspired guitar playing
TRACK LIST
Belgium 7" Single (WB 17.626)
A. Bambi – 4:21
B. Still Waiting (Edit) – 3:48
(shown above)
INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS
Barbados 7" Single (WBS 49226)
A. Bambi – 4:21
B. Still Waiting (Edit) – 3:48
CONTEXT & NOTES
Following the success of “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” “Bambi” hinted at the genre-blending direction Prince would later fully embrace. The song’s lyrics have drawn controversy over the years, yet Prince kept performing it live throughout his career, including a re-recording in 1993 for the unreleased The Undertaker project and live versions with 3rdEyeGirl in 2012.
CHART PERFORMANCE Extremely limited release — did not chart.
PERSONNEL
Prince — lead vocals, guitar, all instruments
Production
Prince – producer, arranger, composer, performer
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Striking black & white cover featuring an intense close-up portrait of Prince with curly afro and open shirt.
WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS
Front Sleeve: Yellow gothic “Prince” logo with “BAMBI” in a gold box.
Labels: White Belgian Warner Bros. labels crediting “Produced, arranged, composed & performed by Prince.”
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince (February 15, 1980) I Wanna Be Your Lover / My Love Is Forever – Single 7" DE/JP/ES/SE
Prince (March 25, 1980) Still Waiting – Single
Prince (September 27, 1980) Bambi / Still Waiting – 7" Single BE / BA (this release)
SOURCES
Discogs
45cat
Warner Bros. Records
UltimatePrince
Prince Vault
45cat
COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.
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