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|introduction          = <b>Players’ Ball</b> was the first single to be released from [[Mazarati]]’s first album [[Album: Mazarati|Mazarati]]. It was released a month before the album. The single contained an edit of the track [[I Guess It’s All Over]], co-written by [[Prince]], and including a guitar part by him, which was not available elsewhere (the full version was included on the album also). <br><br>The a-side, ''Players’ Ball'', did not involve [[Prince]].
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A. <b>Players’ Ball</b><br>
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B. <b>[[I Guess It’s All Over]]</b> (3:30)<br>
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<b>USA/CAN:</b> 7-28759{{break2}}
 
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A. <b>Players’ Ball (Extended Version)</b><br>
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B. <b>[[I Guess It’s All Over]] (LP Version)</b> (4:56)<br>
 
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<b>USA:</b> 9 20438-0 A<br>
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|7 inches                = *The single was issued as a 7" promo, but with Players’ Ball on both sides. Without [[Prince]] input it is not listed here.
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<b>Players' Ball</b> was the first single to be released from [[Mazarati]]'s first album [[Album: Mazarati|Mazarati]]. It was released shortly before the album. The single contained an edit of the track [[I Guess It's All Over]], co-written by [[Prince]], and not available elsewhere (the full version was included on the album also). <br><br>The a-side, ''Players' Ball'', did not involve [[Prince]].  
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(US/CA: 7-28759)<br>
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A. <b>Players' Ball</b><br>
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(US: 9 20438-0 A, Ger: 920 438-0)<br>
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A. <b>Players' Ball (Extended Version)</b><br>
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B. <b>[[I Guess It's All Over]] (LP Version)</b> (4:56)<br>
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| Date            = 29 Mar. 1986
 
| Date            = 29 Mar. 1986
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| Chart (Country) = <b>USA:</b> Billboard Black Singles Chart
 
| Peak Position  = 79
 
| Peak Position  = 79
 
| Weeks in chart  = 6
 
| Weeks in chart  = 6
 
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* ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
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* [http://www.discogs.com/Mazarati-Players-Ball/master/22632 Discogs]
 
* [http://www.discogs.com/Mazarati-Players-Ball/master/22632 Discogs]
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Latest revision as of 19:07, 27 June 2022

Manicmonday single.jpg 1985: Manic Monday ◄ All Singles All Related Artists Singles ► 1986: Love On A Blue Train Loveonabluetrain single.jpg
Players’ Ball
Playersball single.jpg

Single details

Released: 14 February 1986
Related album: Mazarati
Label(s): Paisley Park / Warner Bros.
Non-Album track(s):

I Guess It’s All Over (3:30)

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: Billboard Black Singles Chart 29 Mar. 1986 79 6
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in the USA or elsewhere
Awards
This single has not received any awards in the USA or elsewhere

See also

Mazarati
(Album) 		 
Mazarati album.jpg

Players’ Ball was the first single to be released from Mazarati’s first album Mazarati. It was released a month before the album. The single contained an edit of the track I Guess It’s All Over, co-written by Prince, and including a guitar part by him, which was not available elsewhere (the full version was included on the album also).

The a-side, Players’ Ball, did not involve Prince.


Track listing
7" 12"

A. Players’ Ball
B. I Guess It’s All Over (3:30)

  • Cat #: USA/CAN: 7-28759

A. Players’ Ball (Extended Version)
B. I Guess It’s All Over (LP Version) (4:56)

  • Cat #: USA: 9 20438-0 A

 GER: 920 438-0

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
7" Promo
  • The single was issued as a 7" promo, but with Players’ Ball on both sides. Without Prince input it is not listed here.

Releases
7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
USA 7" 7-28759 center center center center

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
None
 

 

 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Triva
References
Manicmonday single.jpg 1985
Manic Monday 		All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1986
Love On A Blue Train 		Loveonabluetrain single.jpg
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