Prince (September 27, 2018) 17 Days (Piano Version) – 7" Single Germany (Rolling Stone Covermount)

A rare promotional 7" single featuring the intimate piano version of “17 Days” paired with the classic single edit of “1999”, released exclusively as a covermount with Rolling Stone Germany.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince

Title: 17 Days (Piano Version) Date: September 27, 2018

Label: NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records

Format / Type: Vinyl, 7", Single (Rolling Stone Germany Covermount) Country: Germany

Catalogue: None

TRACK LIST Side A

17 Days (Piano Version) (3:14)

Side B

1999 (Single Edit) (3:35)

THE STORY

Released as an exclusive covermount with the October 2018 issue of Rolling Stone Germany to promote the album Piano & A Microphone 1983. The A-side presents an edited piano-and-vocals version of “17 Days” from the 1983 home recordings, while the B-side features the well-known single edit of “1999”.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This 7" was not available separately and came only with the magazine. It highlights Prince’s intimate 1983 home studio recordings alongside one of his biggest hits, serving as a bridge between his early ’80s material and the 2018 archival release.

PERSONNEL

Side A

• Prince – vocals, piano

Side B

• Prince – vocals, instruments (with The Revolution on the original recording)

PRODUCTION

Produced, Arranged, Composed and Performed by Prince

CHARTS Weekly Charts N/A (Magazine Covermount Single)

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• Standard 7" sleeve with Rolling Stone branding

• Exclusive magazine covermount release

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The single uses promotional imagery from the Piano & A Microphone 1983 campaign, typically featuring Prince in classic early-80s style on the cover and simple track listings on the labels.

RELATED MATERIAL See tags at foot of page.

SOURCES Rolling Stone Germany,

Official Prince Estate / Warner Bros. release information,

Discogs and sleevographia2.

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