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The single did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and reached only number 85 on the Billboard R&B Chart while it reached position 19 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play chart. It also reached number 29 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart.
 
The single did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and reached only number 85 on the Billboard R&B Chart while it reached position 19 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play chart. It also reached number 29 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart.
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==Track listing==
 
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===7"===
 
===7"===
 
(UK/NED: 655698 7)<br>
 
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A. <b>[[The Sex Of It]]</b> (3:32)<br>
 
A. <b>[[The Sex Of It]]</b> (3:32)<br>
 
B. <b>He's Takin' The Rap</b><br>
 
B. <b>He's Takin' The Rap</b><br>
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===12"===
 
===12"===
 
(US: 44 69204)<br>
 
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A2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
A2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
B. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Paisley Mix)</b> (3:32)<br>
 
B. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Paisley Mix)</b> (3:32)<br>
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===CD promo===
 
===CD promo===
 
(UK: CSK 73256)<br>
 
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4. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version)</b> (6:24)<br>
 
4. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version)</b> (6:24)<br>
  
==Credits==
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===Credits===
 
* See individual tracks and related albums for credits.
 
* See individual tracks and related albums for credits.
 
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==Charts==
 
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* [[Video: The Sex Of It|The Sex Of It]] music video
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* [http://www.discogs.com/Kid-Creole-And-The-Coconuts-The-Sex-Of-It-Tropical-Mix/master/88421 Discogs: Kid Creole & The Coconuts / The Sex Of It (Tropical Mix)]
 
* [http://www.discogs.com/Kid-Creole-And-The-Coconuts-The-Sex-Of-It-Tropical-Mix/master/88421 Discogs: Kid Creole & The Coconuts / The Sex Of It (Tropical Mix)]
 
* Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003 ''by Joel Withburn''. (ISBN 0-89820-156-X)
 
* Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003 ''by Joel Withburn''. (ISBN 0-89820-156-X)
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Revision as of 14:40, 21 August 2016

Timewaitsfornoone single.jpg 1989: Time Waits For No One All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1990: Jerk Out Jerkout single.jpg

The Sex Of It


Thesexofit single.jpg

Single details


Released: March 1990
Related album: Private Waters In The Great Divide
Label(s): Columbia Records
Unique tracks: The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)

The Sex Of It (House Dub Version) (6:24)
The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
The Sex Of It (Tropical Mix) (5:44)

The Sex Of It was the first single to be released from Kid Creole and the Coconuts' eighth album Private Waters In The Great Divide (their third album on Columbia Records). It was released a few weeks before the album, and was released in North America, the UK and Europe. The b-side, He's Takin' The Rap, was also taken from the album. The Sex Of It featured Prince as a writer, co-producer and performer, although his musical input was uncredited.

The single did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and reached only number 85 on the Billboard R&B Chart while it reached position 19 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play chart. It also reached number 29 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart.

Track listing


7"

(UK/NED: 655698 7)
A. The Sex Of It (3:32)
B. He's Takin' The Rap

12"

(US: 44 69204)
A1. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
A2. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
B1. The Sex Of It (Radio Version) (3:32)
B2. The Sex Of It (House Dub Version) (6:24)

(UK/EUR: 655698 8)
A. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
B1. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
B2. The Sex Of It (House Dub Version) (6:24)

CD

(UK: 655698 2)
1. The Sex Of It (3:32)
2. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
3. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)

(AUSTRIA: 655698 3)
1. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
2. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
3. The Sex Of It (House Dub Version) (6:24)

12" promo

(UK: XPR 1527)
A. The Sex Of It (Tropical Mix) (5:44)
B. The Sex Of It (Radio Version) (3:32)

(UK: XPR 1502)
A1. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
A2. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
B. The Sex Of It (Paisley Mix) (3:32)

CD promo

(UK: CSK 73256)
1. The Sex Of It (Single Version) (3:32)
2. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
3. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
4. The Sex Of It (House Dub Version) (6:24)

Credits

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.


Charts


Chart, Country Entry Date Peak Position Weeks In Chart
Gallup Singles Chart, USA 14 Apr. 1990 29 5
Billboard R&B Chart, USA 28 Apr. 1990 85 4
Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play Chart, USA 5 May 1990 19 7


Releases

Variants, special editions and re-releases

  • None.


See also


Trivia

  • Information needed.


References


Timewaitsfornoone single.jpg 1989
Time Waits For No One
All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1990
Jerk Out
Jerkout single.jpg