Prêt-à-Porter Album: 1994

A Get Wild NPG Catwalk Moment

Released worldwide on December 6, 1994 (US street date), the Prêt-à-Porter (Ready To Wear) soundtrack — tied to Robert Altman’s fashion-world film — featured The New Power Generation’s “Get Wild” (written by Prince & Sonny T.) alongside Salt-N-Pepa, Janet Jackson, Rolling Stones, Terence Trent D’Arby, and U2. The NPG track (5:58) — a different version from Exodus (1995) — was also issued as a US promo single. Peaked at No. 29 on Billboard 200 (18 weeks). Issued on CD and double vinyl. Prince’s only soundtrack appearance with these artists.

Album Overview

Release Details

Label: Columbia / Sony Music Soundtrax.

Formats: CD, 2×LP.

Full Track Listing

Side A / Disc 1

1. Could It Be I’m Falling In Love – II D Extreme

2. Here Comes The Hotstepper (Heartical Mix) – Ini Kamoze

3. My Girl Josephine – Super Cat

4. Here We Come – Salt-N-Pepa

5. Natural Thing – M People

6. 70’s Love Groove – Janet Jackson

7. Jump On Top Of Me – The Rolling Stones

8. These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ – Sam Phillips

9. Pretty (Remix) – The Cranberries

Side B / Disc 1 continued

1. Martha – Deep Forest

2. Close To You – The Brand New Heavies

3. Keep Giving Me Your Love (West End Mix) – Ce Ce Peniston

4. Get Wild – The New Power Generation (5:58)

5. Supermodel Sandwich – Terence Trent D’Arby

6. Lemon (Perfecto Mix) – U2

Production and Context

“Get Wild” written by Prince & Sonny T. Different version from *Exodus* (1995). NPG’s only appearance with Salt-N-Pepa, Janet Jackson, Rolling Stones, Terence Trent D’Arby, and U2 on one release.

Album Chart Performance

- USA (Billboard 200): 29 (18 weeks) – entry December 31, 1994

- UK (Gallup Albums): 42 (3 weeks)

- Austria: 32 (3 weeks)

Legacy and Collectibility

Prêt-à-Porter soundtrack is the catwalk collision of ‘90s pop giants — with NPG’s “Get Wild” the Prince highlight. Original CD/vinyl pressings fetch £10–£30 on eBay/Discogs. This album is a must-have for Prince soundtrack and ‘90s pop collectors.

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Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Prince Vault, Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube

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