Prince (November 1, 1994) Space - Single US/International
- Escape
- Nov 1, 1994
- 4 min read
Updated: May 24
Prince launches a cosmic, sensual slow‑burn with a remix‑heavy single from Come.
RELEASE DETAILS
Date: November 1, 1994
Catalogue: 7-18012 (7"), 0-41833 (12"), 9 18012-2 / 9 41833-2 (CD), 9 18012-4 (Cassette) + various promos & international
Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single, CD Single, CD Maxi-Single, Cassette Single, Promos
Country: United States / Australia / Canada / Japan / Spain / International Label: Warner Bros. / NPG Records Album: Come (1994)
A-Side: Space (Universal Love Radio Remix)
THE STORY Released on November 1, 1994, Space served as a key single from the Come album. The A-side features the Universal Love Radio Remix, a complete lyrical rewrite with a spoken-rap outro, while the B-side includes the original album version. Multiple remixes were produced, including the praised Acoustic Remix and Funky Stuff variants, showcasing Prince’s mid-90s remix experimentation.
CONTEXT & NOTES
Space explores obsessive love through cosmic metaphor. The Universal Love Remix shifts into a spoken-rap meditation. Though it received limited airplay, strong single sales drove it to No. 71 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It was supported by striking cosmic-themed artwork.
TRACK LIST
US 7" Single (7-18012)
A. Space (Universal Love Radio Remix) — 3:58
B. Space (Album Version) — 4:28
US 12" Maxi-Single (0-41833)
A1. Space (Universal Love Radio Remix) — 3:58
A2. Space (Universal Love Remix) — 6:10 A3. Space (Funky Stuff Remix) — 5:41 B1. Space (Acoustic Remix) — 4:41 B2. Space (Funky Stuff Dub) — 4:48
US CD Single (9 18012-2)
Space (Universal Love Radio Remix) — 3:57
Space (Album Version) — 4:28
US CD Maxi-Single (9 41833-2)
Space (Universal Love Remix) — 6:10
Space (Funky Stuff Remix) — 5:41
Space (Funky Stuff Dub) — 4:48
Space (Acoustic Remix) — 4:41
Space (Album Version) — 4:31
US 12" Promo (0-41833-A)
A1. Universal Love Radio Remix — 3:57 A2. Universal Love Remix — 6:10 A3. Funky Stuff Remix — 5:42 B1. Acoustic Radio Remix — 4:42 B2. Funky Stuff Dub — 4:48
US CD Promo (PRO-CD-7241-R)
Universal Love Radio Remix Edit (No Rap) — 3:57
Acoustic Radio Remix Edit — 3:43
Universal Love Radio Remix Edit (With Rap) — 3:57
Funky Stuff Remix — 5:42
Album Version — 4:28
Australia CD Single (9362418332)
Universal Love Remix — 6:10
Funky Stuff Remix — 5:41
Funky Stuff Dub — 4:48
Acoustic Remix — 4:41
Album Version
Japan CD Single (WPCR-169)
Universal Love Remix — 6:11
Funky Stuff Remix — 5:42
Funky Stuff Dub — 4:47
Acoustic Remix — 4:41
Album Version — 4:32
Universal Love Radio Remix — 3:58
Spain CD Single Promo (WEA 2003)
1: Album Version
2: Acoustic Version
3: Universal Love Remix
All Variants
US 7" Single (7-18012)
US 12" Maxi-Single (0-41833)
US 12" Promo (0-41833-A)
US CD Single (9 18012-2)
US CD Maxi-Single (9 41833-2)
US CD Promo (PRO-CD-7241-R)
US Cassette Single (9 18012-4)
Australia CD / Cassette
Canada CD Maxi
Japan CD Single & Reissue
Spain CD Promo
CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Peak No. 71 Australian ARIA Singles Chart: Peak No. 91 UK Singles Chart: Did not chart
PERSONNEL
Prince – vocals, instruments, production, arrangement, remixing
Additional programming & engineering by various Paisley Park collaborators
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Front sleeve: Deep blue cosmic design with a crowd holding lights under a bright star
Back sleeve: Prince in prayer pose with full tracklist and credits
Labels: Standard Warner Bros. design
WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOW
Atmospheric blue/purple packaging featuring a nighttime concert crowd with glowing lights on the front and a striking image of Prince with hands in prayer on the back.
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince (March 14, 1995) Purple Medley - Single US
Prince O(+> presents The New Power Generation (20 March 1995) Get Wild - Single UK/Europe
Prince O(+> presents The New Power Generation (20 March 1995) Get Wild - Maxi-Single UK/Europe
SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts • ARIA archives
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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.
US CD Maxi-Single – FLP Case (9 41833‑2)
1: Universal Love Remix — 6:10
2: Funky Stuff Remix — 5:41
3: Funky Stuff Dub — 4:48
4: Acoustic Remix — 4:41
5: Album Version — 4:31
US Cassette Single (9 18012‑4 / 4‑18012)
A: Universal Love Radio Remix — 3:57
B: Album Version — 4:28
US CD Single – Card Sleeve (9 18012‑2)
1: Universal Love Radio Remix — 3:57
2: Album Version — 4:28
US Cassette Single Promo
A1: Universal Love Radio Remix Edit (No Rap)
A2: Acoustic Radio Remix Edit
A3: Universal Love Radio Remix Edit (With Rap)
A4: Funky Stuff Remix
A5: Album Version
US Cassette Single (9 18012‑4 / 4‑18012)
A: Universal Love Radio Remix — 3:57
B: Album Version — 4:28
Australia CD Single (9362418332)
1: Universal Love Remix — 6:10
2: Funky Stuff Remix — 5:41
3: Funky Stuff Dub — 4:48
4: Acoustic Remix — 4:41
5: Album Version
Canada CD Maxi-Single (CD 41833)
1: Universal Love Remix — 6:10
2: Funky Stuff Remix — 5:41
3: Funky Stuff Dub — 4:48
4: Acoustic Remix — 4:41
5: Album Version — 4:31
Japan CD Single Promo (WPCR‑169) – Feb 10, 1995
1: Universal Love Remix — 6:11
2: Funky Stuff Remix — 5:42
3: Funky Stuff Dub — 4:47
4: Acoustic Remix — 4:41
5: Album Version — 4:32
6: Universal Love Radio Remix — 3:58
Japan CD Maxi-Single Reissue (WPCR‑1520) – Aug 25, 1997
Same tracklist as above
ARTIST: Prince
ARTIST CATEGORY: Prince Singles
ARTIST ITEM: Space (Single)
ARTIST ATTACHMENT: Warner Bros. / NPG Records
ARTIST YEAR: 1994
ALBUM: Come (1994)
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