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|introduction          = <b>The Future</b> was the fifth and final commercially-released single to be released from [[Prince]]'s eleventh album [[Album: Batman|Batman]] ([[Single: Trust|Trust]] had also been available as a promotional release in Hong Kong only). It was released eleven months after the album, and received a release in Europe only.
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|introduction          = <b>The Future</b> was the fifth and final commercially-released single to be released from [[Prince]]’s eleventh album [[Album: Batman|Batman]] ([[Single: Trust|Trust]] had also been available as a promotional release in Hong Kong only). It was released eleven months after the album, and received a release in Europe only.
  
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The single is notable as the first time the lead track was available only in remixed form. The tracks were remixed by noted producer and remixer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Orbit William Orbit].
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The single is notable as the first time the lead track was available only in remixed form. The tracks were remixed by noted producers and remixers [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Orbit William Orbit] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Moore Mark Moore], who also remixed [[Batdance]].
  
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The single failed to chart in the United Kingdom, but reached position 7 in the Netherlands and 39 in Germany.
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The single failed to chart in the United Kingdom, but reached position 7 in The Netherlands and 39 in Germany.
 
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Latest revision as of 21:46, 10 January 2024

Trust single.jpg 1989: Trust ◄ All Singles All Related Artists Singles ► 1990: Thieves In The Temple Thievesinthetemple single.jpg
The Future
Thefuture single.jpg

Single details

Released: 18 May 1990
Related album: Batman
Label(s): Warner Bros.
Non-Album track(s):

Electric Chair (Remix) (5:36)
The Future (Remix) (6:25)
The Future (Remix Edit) (3:30)

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
Europe
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
Belgium: Ultratop Flanders 23 Jun. 1990 22 8
Germany: Musikmarkt Top 100 16 Jun. 1990 39 9
The Netherlands: Top 40 23 Jun. 1990 7 7
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in Europe
Awards
This single has not received any awards in Europe

See also

   

The Future was the fifth and final commercially-released single to be released from Prince’s eleventh album Batman (Trust had also been available as a promotional release in Hong Kong only). It was released eleven months after the album, and received a release in Europe only.

The single is notable as the first time the lead track was available only in remixed form. The tracks were remixed by noted producers and remixers William Orbit and Mark Moore, who also remixed Batdance.

The single failed to chart in the United Kingdom, but reached position 7 in The Netherlands and 39 in Germany.


Track listing
7" 12"

A. The Future (Remix Edit) (3:30)
B. Electric Chair (4:13)

  • Cat #: DE/FR: 5439-19782-7

A. The Future (Remix) (6:44)
B. Electric Chair (Remix) (5:43)

  • Cat #: DE/FR: 7599-21570-0
  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
CD CD Promo
  • (DE/FR: 7599-21570-2)

1. The Future (Remix) (6:44)
2. Electric Chair (Remix) (5:43)
  • (USA: PRO-CD-3597)

1. The Future (LP Version) (4:07)

This single wasn't released on Digital format.


Releases
7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
Germany 7" 5439-19782-7 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
Trust single.jpg 1989
Trust 		All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1990
Thieves In The Temple 		Thievesinthetemple single.jpg
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