Prince (April 3, 1993) The Morning Papers - Single US
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- Apr 3, 1993
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Updated: May 25
Prince and the New Power Generation close the Love Symbol single cycle with a cinematic ballad and a Diamonds And Pearls‑era B‑side.
RELEASE DETAILS
Date: April 3, 1993
Catalogue: 7-18583 (7"), PRO-A-5985 (12" Promo), PRO-CD-5985 (CD Promo) Format: 7" Single, 12" Promo, CD Promo Country: United States
Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Album: [Love Symbol] (1992)
A-Side: The Morning Papers
THE STORY
Released in the USA on April 3, 1993, The Morning Papers became the fifth and final single from Prince’s Love Symbol album (the second credited to Prince and the New Power Generation). The US edition paired the lush orchestral ballad with “Live 4 Love” from Diamonds And Pearls. Promotional 12" and CD formats featured only the album version.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This release marked the end of the commercial single cycle for the Love Symbol album. The track features orchestral arrangements by Clare Fischer and showcases Prince’s early-’90s cinematic ballad style. It performed modestly on the charts and was the final NPG-credited single until 2002. The UK received an earlier release with additional tracks.
TRACK LIST
7" Single (7-18583)
A. The Morning Papers — 3:57
B. Live 4 Love — 6:58
12" Promo (PRO-A-5985)
A. The Morning Papers — 3:57 (One-sided promo)
CD Promo (PRO-CD-5985)
The Morning Papers — 3:57
All Variants
7" Single (7-18583)
12" Promo (PRO-A-5985)
CD Promo (PRO-CD-5985)
CHART PERFORMANCE
US Billboard Hot 100: Peak No. 44
US Billboard Hot R&B Singles: Peak No. 68
PERSONNEL
Prince – vocals, instruments, production, arrangement
The New Power Generation – performance
Clare Fischer – orchestral arrangements
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Front sleeve: Prince in open plaid shirt holding chains against a dark background
Back sleeve: Plaid pattern with tracklist and credits
Standard Warner Bros. 7" sleeve
WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS
Striking plaid-themed artwork with Prince portrait on the front and classic back cover track details on the red tartan background.
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince (October 4, 1993) Peach - Single UK
Prince (November 18, 1993) Peach - Single US
Prince (December 6, 1993) Controversy - Single UK
SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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