Margie Cox (February 7, 1995) Standing At The Altar - Single US/UK

Margie Cox’s standout moment from the 1-800 New Funk project — the fifth and final single from the Prince-curated compilation, and the only one to receive a full commercial release.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Margie Cox

Label: NPG Records / Bellmark Date: February 7, 1995

Catalogue: BR 72531 (US Promo) Format: 7" Promo, 12" Promo, Cassette Promo

Country: United States / United Kingdom / Europe

THE STORY

Standing At The Altar is the fifth and final single released from the Prince-curated compilation 1-800 New Funk. Featuring a powerful vocal performance by Margie Cox, the single includes Prince-influenced production and was the most visible commercial release from the project.

CONTEXT & NOTES While the main album featured various NPG-associated artists, this single received wider distribution than most tracks from the compilation. US promotional formats include the exclusive, previously unreleased track “Whistlin’ Kenny.” The B-side in commercial releases was “17” by Madhouse.

TRACK LIST

7" Promo (NPG 60667D0) A. Standing At The Altar — 3:54 B. Love Sign — 4:33 (Nona Gaye & Prince)

12" Promo (BR 72531-1) A. Standing At The Altar — 3:54 B. Whistlin’ Kenny — 2:45 (Previously unreleased)

Cassette Promo (BR 72531-4) A. Standing At The Altar — 3:54 B. Whistlin’ Kenny — 2:45 (Previously unreleased)

All Variants

• 7" Promo (NPG 60667D0)

• 12" Promo (BR 72531-1)

• Cassette Promo (BR 72531-4)

• UK/Europe Commercial Releases (exact catalogue not supplied)

CHART PERFORMANCE UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 100 (1 week) US Charts: Did not chart

PERSONNEL

• Margie Cox – vocals

• Prince – production / songwriting influence across the 1-800 New Funk project

• Madhouse – “17” (B-side)

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Standard promotional sleeves

• US promos feature plain white labels with track information

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Promotional sleeves are typically plain with artist and track information printed in standard NPG/Bellmark style.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Nona Gaye & Prince – Love Sign (Promo Single, 1994)

• Various Artists – 1-800 New Funk (Compilation, 1994)

SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, Wikipedia

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