✦ Somebody’s Somebody - Single US: Jan 13, 1997

A quiet Emancipation‑era promo issued only in the USA

— SUMMARY

“Somebody’s Somebody” was released on January 13, 1997 as the second promotional‑only single from Emancipation, Prince’s 19th album and the third credited to the unpronounceable symbol. Issued exclusively in the United States, the promo arrived two months after the album’s release.

While the UK did not receive a standalone promo, its mixes were folded into the commercial single for “The Holy River”, released on the same day — making the US promo the only territory‑specific issue for the track.

The US 12" and CD promos included multiple edits and mixes, including the Ultrafantasy Edit, Radio Edit, and Live Studio Mix, none of which appeared on the album. The CD promos also included a short spoken advertisement titled “On Sale Now!”, a rarity among Prince promotional releases.

— HIGHLIGHTS

• Second promotional single from Emancipation

• Released January 13, 1997 (USA only)

• No commercial release in any territory

• UK received the mixes as part of “The Holy River” commercial single

• Includes Ultrafantasy Edit, Radio Edit, and Live Studio Mix

• CD promos include the rare “On Sale Now!” spoken promo

• Produced, arranged, composed, and performed by at Paisley Park Studios

— TRACKLISTING

12" Promo — US: SPRO‑11672

A. Somebody’s Somebody (Ultrafantasy Edit) – 3:45

B1. Somebody’s Somebody (Radio Edit) – 4:30

B2. Somebody’s Somebody (Live Studio Mix) – 3:47

CD Promo — US: DPRO‑11662

Somebody’s Somebody (LP Version) – 4:44

Somebody’s Somebody (Radio Edit) – 4:30

CD Promo — US: DPRO‑11672

Somebody’s Somebody (Live Studio Mix) – 3:47

Somebody’s Somebody (Ultrafantasy Edit) – 3:45

On Sale Now! – 0:48

— CHART PERFORMANCE

Promotional release only — did not chart

— SOURCES

NPG/EMI promotional documentation

US radio and DJ distribution records

Discogs catalogue references

Prince Vault