Prince (July 21, 1987) U Got The Look - Single 7"/12" US/UK

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Jul 21, 1987
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Updated: May 24

Prince, Sheena Easton, and Camille collide in a neon‑lit Sign O’ The Times showdown

RELEASE DETAILS

Date: July 21, 1987

Catalogue: 7-28289 (US 7") / 0-20727 (US 12") / W8289T (UK 12")

Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Picture Disc

Country: United States / United Kingdom Album: Sign o’ the Times (1987)

A-Side: U Got The Look (Single Cut / Long Look) – 3:46 / 6:45

B-Side: Housequake (Edit / Album Cut / 7 Minutes MoQuake)

THE STORY

Released on July 21, 1987 as the third single from Sign o’ the Times, “U Got The Look” paired Prince with Sheena Easton (uncredited on the sleeve) in a fiery duet. The track also features Sheila E. on percussion and Prince performing additional vocals as his alter ego “Camille.” The US 12" included extended mixes, while the UK received a picture disc variant. The single became one of the biggest hits of the era, reaching No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This high-energy funk-rock track captured the playful and experimental spirit of the Sign o’ the Times era. The music video, filmed in Paris, was later included in the Sign o’ the Times concert film.

CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100: Peak No. 2

US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Peak No. 11 UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 11

PERSONNEL

Prince – vocals, instruments, production (as Camille for additional vocals)
Sheena Easton – vocals (uncredited)
Sheila E. – percussion

TRACK LIST

US 7" Single (7-28289)

A. U Got The Look – 3:46

B. Housequake (Edit) – 3:24

US 12" Maxi-Single (0-20727)

A1. U Got The Look (Long Look) – 6:45 A2. U Got The Look (Single Cut) – 3:46

B1. Housequake (Album Cut) – 4:38 B2. Housequake (7 Minutes MoQuake) – 7:15

UK 12" Maxi-Single (W8289T)

A. U Got The Look (Long Look) – 6:45 B1. Housequake (7 Minutes MoQuake) – 7:15 B2. U Got The Look (Single Cut) – 3:46

All Variants

US 7" Commercial Single (7-28289)
US 12" Maxi-Single (0-20727)
UK 12" Maxi-Single (W8289T)
UK 12" Picture Disc (W8289TP)

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

Front sleeve: Prince in a striking white fur coat holding a blue object against a dreamy background
Back sleeve: Tracklist and credits in bold text
UK Picture Disc with Prince imagery

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Vibrant cover with Prince in a white fur coat. Labels feature ornate Paisley Park Records design with purple and gold swirls, clearly listing tracks and production credits.

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Kiss (February/March 1986)
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Mountains (May 21, 1986)
Sign o’ the Times (February/March 1987)

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SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts

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