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|album name = Batman | |album name = Batman | ||
|album image = [[File:Batman.jpg]] | |album image = [[File:Batman.jpg]] | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_19|19 June | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_19|19 June 1989]] (UK/France)<br> |
+ | [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_20|20 June 1989]] (USA) | ||
|length = 42:34 | |length = 42:34 | ||
|label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] | |label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] | ||
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|previous album link = [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]] | |previous album link = [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]] | ||
|next album link = [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] | |next album link = [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] | ||
− | |introduction = '''Batman''' (the motion picture soundtrack to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton Tim Burton] movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film) Batman]) is the eleventh full-length studio album by [[Prince]], and the first and only soundtrack album by [[Prince]] for a movie in which he was not involved as an actor. It was released worldwide in June | + | |introduction = '''Batman''' (the motion picture soundtrack to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton Tim Burton] movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film) Batman]) is the eleventh full-length studio album by [[Prince]], and the first and only soundtrack album by [[Prince]] for a movie in which he was not involved as an actor. It was released worldwide in June 1989. |
<b>First steps</b> | <b>First steps</b> | ||
− | Director [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton Tim Burton] had used two [[Prince]] songs ([[1999]] and [[Baby I'm A Star]]) in a rough cut of the movie, and felt they worked so well that in mid-December | + | Director [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton Tim Burton] had used two [[Prince]] songs ([[1999]] and [[Baby I'm A Star]]) in a rough cut of the movie, and felt they worked so well that in mid-December 1988, he contacted [[Prince]] to ask if he would re-record the tracks for use in the movie, or provide new tracks instead. |
− | [[Prince]] was initially uncertain, until visiting the movie set in January | + | [[Prince]] was initially uncertain, until visiting the movie set in January 1989, where he met [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton Burton], discussed the concept, and watched a rough cut portion of the movie. He became so interested in writing music for the movie that he considered cancelling the Japanese leg of the [[Lovesexy Tour]], but it would have been too costly to do so. |
<b>Recording Process</b> | <b>Recording Process</b> | ||
− | [[Prince]] began recording songs for the album in mid-February | + | [[Prince]] began recording songs for the album in mid-February 1989, immediately after returning from the [[Lovesexy Tour]], and he previewed eleven songs in late February, including [[Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic]] and [[200 Balloons]], intended to replace [[1999]] and [[Baby I'm A Star]] respectively), and [[19 (Jailbait)|Batman Theme]]. |
− | He worked on the album further in March | + | He worked on the album further in March 1989, recording [[Partyman]] and [[Trust]] (to replace [[Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic]] and [[200 Balloons]] respectively). [[Dance With The Devil]] was recorded for the album, but [[Prince]] considered the song to be too dark and replaced it with [[Batdance]], which was the last song recorded for the album. |
− | While the bulk of the album was recorded between mid-February and the end of March | + | While the bulk of the album was recorded between mid-February and the end of March 1989, [[Electric Chair]] was recorded in June 1988, and [[Scandalous]] in October 1988. In addition, [[Vicki Waiting]] was a revamped version of [[Vicki Waiting|Anna Waiting]], initially recorded in December 1988. |
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The album reached number 1 on the US [[The_Billboard_200|Billboard Top Pop Albums]] Chart and stayed there 6 consecutive weeks, and number 5 on the [[Billboard_Top_R&B_Albums|Billboard Top Black Albums]] Chart. | The album reached number 1 on the US [[The_Billboard_200|Billboard Top Pop Albums]] Chart and stayed there 6 consecutive weeks, and number 5 on the [[Billboard_Top_R&B_Albums|Billboard Top Black Albums]] Chart. | ||
− | It was certified Platinum x2 on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_29|29 August | + | It was certified Platinum x2 on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_29|29 August 1989]] by the RIAA, indicating 2 million copies shipped in the USA. |
|tracklisting = | |tracklisting = | ||
# <b>[[The Future]]</b> (4:07) | # <b>[[The Future]]</b> (4:07) | ||
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*[[Heidi Hanschu]] - assistant engineer | *[[Heidi Hanschu]] - assistant engineer | ||
*[[Chuck Zwicky]] - assistant engineer | *[[Chuck Zwicky]] - assistant engineer | ||
− | *[[Eddie Miller]] - assistant engineer | + | *[[Eddie Miller]] - assistant engineer, mixing |
*Chris Lord-Alge - mixing engineer on [[Electric Chair]] (at the Grey Room) | *Chris Lord-Alge - mixing engineer on [[Electric Chair]] (at the Grey Room) | ||
*Mastered at Masterdisk | *Mastered at Masterdisk | ||
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*Gary LeMel - executive in charge of album production for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] Inc. | *Gary LeMel - executive in charge of album production for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] Inc. | ||
*Michael Dilbeck - music supervisor | *Michael Dilbeck - music supervisor | ||
− | thanks = ''"Special gratitude 2 staff and friends at Paisley Park: [[Albert Magnoli]], [[Alan Leeds]], Harry Grossman, [[Femi Jiya]], [[Dave Friedlander|David Friedlander]], [[Therese Stoulil]], [[Matthew Larson]], [[Sal Greco]], [[Gilbert Davison]], [[Anna Fantastic]] and [[John L. Nelson]]. Special mention 2 the filmmakers 4 their attention and support: Mark Canton, Jon Peters, Tim Burton; and 2 Michael Dilbeck, Gary LeMel & Debbie Reinberg 4 their tireless efforts. Special consideration 2 [[Skip Brittenham]], [[Gary Stiffelman]], [[Jerry Breslauer]] and [[Nancy Chapman]] 4 their dedication, and 2 the group at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records]: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Ostin Mo Ostin], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Waronker Lenny Waronker], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Medina Benny Medina], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Ostin Michael Ostin] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_Thyret Russ Thyret] 4 their support through the years. Special thanks 2 [[Eric Leeds]], [[Atlanta Bliss]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sounds_of_Blackness the Sounds of Blackness Choir], the [[Clare Fischer]] Orchestra, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | |thanks =''"Special gratitude 2 staff and friends at Paisley Park: [[Albert Magnoli]], [[Alan Leeds]], Harry Grossman, [[Femi Jiya]], [[Dave Friedlander|David Friedlander]], [[Therese Stoulil]], [[Matthew Larson]], [[Sal Greco]], [[Gilbert Davison]], [[Anna Fantastic]] and [[John L. Nelson]]. Special mention 2 the filmmakers 4 their attention and support: Mark Canton, Jon Peters, Tim Burton; and 2 Michael Dilbeck, Gary LeMel & Debbie Reinberg 4 their tireless efforts. Special consideration 2 [[Skip Brittenham]], [[Gary Stiffelman]], [[Jerry Breslauer]] and [[Nancy Chapman]] 4 their dedication, and 2 the group at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records]: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Ostin Mo Ostin], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Waronker Lenny Waronker], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Medina Benny Medina], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Ostin Michael Ostin] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_Thyret Russ Thyret] 4 their support through the years. Special thanks 2 [[Eric Leeds]], [[Atlanta Bliss]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sounds_of_Blackness the Sounds of Blackness Choir], the [[Clare Fischer]] Orchestra, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton], Chris Lord-Alge, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Elfman Danny Elfman], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Nicholson Jack Nicholson], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Keaton Michael Keaton], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] and U. "Who do U trust if U can't trust God, who can U trust? ..Nobody! Don't dance with the devil in the pale moonlight. The curious try and always die."''"<br> |
|singles = | |singles = | ||
{{AlbumSingles| | {{AlbumSingles| | ||
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{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
| Date = 3 Jul. 1989 | | Date = 3 Jul. 1989 | ||
− | | Chart (Country) = '''Germany''': | + | | Chart (Country) = '''Germany''': Musikmarkt Top 75 Albums |
| Peak Position = 3<sup>(?)</sup> | | Peak Position = 3<sup>(?)</sup> | ||
| Weeks in chart = 25 | | Weeks in chart = 25 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | |releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | ||
− | |album promotion = UK and US Press adverts published in august 1989.<br>[[File:1989-ad-Batman.jpg|x200px|Press advert pubvlished in UK press]] [[File:1989-08-26_Billboard_USA_Press_Advert_Batman.png|x200px|US press advert published in Billboard on 26 August 1989 to commemorate 3 millions copies shipped]]<br><br>[[File:Batman_USpressadvertRS.jpg|x200px|US press advert published in Rolling Stone on 10 August 1989]] | + | |album promotion = UK and US Press adverts published in august 1989.<br> |
+ | [[File:1989-ad-Batman.jpg|x200px|Press advert pubvlished in UK press]] [[File:1989-08-26_Billboard_USA_Press_Advert_Batman.png|x200px|US press advert published in Billboard on 26 August 1989 to commemorate 3 millions copies shipped]]<br><br> | ||
+ | [[File:Batman_USpressadvertRS.jpg|x200px|US press advert published in Rolling Stone on 10 August 1989]] | ||
|trivia = An early configuration of the album is known to exist containing an extra track [[Dance With The Devil]] but omitting [[Batdance]], which had not yet been recorded (see alternative section above). The sequence is otherwise the same as released. A different early configuration has [[Batdance]] as well as [[Dance With The Devil]] segueing into one another, and has the track order slightly revised with [[scandalous]] as track 3 and [[The Arms Of Orion]] as the last track. Some of the film dialogue is also not present in the versions on this configuration. | |trivia = An early configuration of the album is known to exist containing an extra track [[Dance With The Devil]] but omitting [[Batdance]], which had not yet been recorded (see alternative section above). The sequence is otherwise the same as released. A different early configuration has [[Batdance]] as well as [[Dance With The Devil]] segueing into one another, and has the track order slightly revised with [[scandalous]] as track 3 and [[The Arms Of Orion]] as the last track. Some of the film dialogue is also not present in the versions on this configuration. | ||
* A limited edition was available at the time of the album's release, featuring a 5" circular metal can containing the CD (as a picture disc) and a circular booklet.<br> | * A limited edition was available at the time of the album's release, featuring a 5" circular metal can containing the CD (as a picture disc) and a circular booklet.<br> | ||
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|format = Album | |format = Album | ||
|config = | |config = | ||
− | * '''<u>March | + | * '''<u>March 1989 configuration</u>''' |
# <b>[[The Future]]</b> | # <b>[[The Future]]</b> | ||
# <b>[[Electric Chair]]</b> | # <b>[[Electric Chair]]</b> | ||
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# <b>[[The Arms Of Orion]]</b> | # <b>[[The Arms Of Orion]]</b> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |references = [[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & | + | |references = [[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & jooZt Mattheij, with the UPTOWN Staff'' (Uptown, 2004) |
* <b>Copyright:</b> [http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First US Copyright Office / SR0000108053 / 1989-07-28] | * <b>Copyright:</b> [http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First US Copyright Office / SR0000108053 / 1989-07-28] | ||
* <b>Certifications:</b> [http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=2&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=Prince&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=Artist&perPage=25 http://www.riaa.com/], [http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx http://www.bpi.co.uk], [http://www.musikindustrie.de/gold_platin_datenbank/#topSearch BVMI / Gold & Platinum Awards] | * <b>Certifications:</b> [http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=2&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=Prince&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=Artist&perPage=25 http://www.riaa.com/], [http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx http://www.bpi.co.uk], [http://www.musikindustrie.de/gold_platin_datenbank/#topSearch BVMI / Gold & Platinum Awards] | ||
|categories = [[Category:1989]][[Category:albums (Prince)]][[Category:Studio albums (Prince)]] | |categories = [[Category:1989]][[Category:albums (Prince)]][[Category:Studio albums (Prince)]] | ||
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