The Time (July 13, 1990) "Jerk Out" Single – Paisley Park / Reprise Records GER/UK

“Jerk Out” was released in Germany on July 13, 1990 as part of the international rollout for The Time’s album Pandemonium. The single featured Prince’s significant uncredited contributions as writer, producer, and performer. The German production was also used as the UK release.

THE RELEASE

WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS

Label: Paisley Park Records / Reprise Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single (also 12", CD) Country: Germany Catalogue: 5439-19750-7 (7"), 7599-21722-0 (12"), 7599-21722-2 (CD) “Jerk Out” was the first single from Pandemonium. Prince largely wrote, produced, and performed on the track (uncredited). Multiple remixes were released across formats.

The 5" CD single packaging features a split design: left side is mint green with a group photo of The Time in sharp suits and hats, titled “THE TIME” and “Jerk Out”. Right side is black with large pink stylized “Jerk Out” logo. Back includes full tracklist, credits, and barcode. Classic early 90s Paisley Park / Warner Bros. CD single presentation. Other releases are all a variation of this (apart from promos).

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Jerk Out was the first single from The Time’s fourth album, Pandemonium, released two weeks before the album itself. The B-side, Mo' Jerk Out, is an extended remix of the track. The song featured uncredited contributions from Prince as a writer, producer, and performer. It debuted on June 28, 1990, in the USA, followed by July 13 in Germany and August 10 in the Netherlands, marking a strong comeback for The Time. CHART DATA USA  • Billboard Hot 100: Peak #9 (15 weeks) • Billboard R&B Chart: Peak #1 (1 week at No. 1, 15 weeks) • Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play: Peak #6 (10 weeks) Certifications: RIAA Gold (September 19, 1990) – 500,000 units VARIANTS/ TRACK LISTS 7"  A. Jerk Out (Edit) (3:59) B. Mo' Jerk Out (4:36) GER: 5439-19750-7

12"  A1. Jerk Out (Edit) (3:59) A2. Jerk Out (Sexy Dub) (7:09) B. Jerk Out (Sexy Mix) (8:51) Cat #: UK: W 9750 T GER: 7599-21722-0 TC Single US only Cat #: USA: 4-19750 5" CD 1. Jerk Out (Edit) (3:59) 2. Jerk Out (Sexy Dub) (7:09) 3. Jerk Out (Sexy Mix) (8:51) Cat #: GER: 7599-21722-2 (only 3 tracks images above)

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The Time Scrapbook, 1990