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|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 22|22 October 1990]] (UK 7")<br>
|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 22|22 October 1990]] (UK 7")<br>
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 23|23 October 1990]] (US 7")<br>
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 23|23 October 1990]] (US 7")<br>
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 29|29 November 1990]] (US 12")
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 29|29 November 1990]] (US 12")<br>
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 25|25 March 1991]] (Japan CD)<br>
|album                  = [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]]
|album                  = [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]]
|label                  = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] / [[Paisley Park Records]]
|label                  = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] / [[Paisley Park Records]]
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[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix) (6:04)<br>
[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix) (6:04)<br>
[[New Power Generation|N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix)]] (5:01)<br>
[[New Power Generation|N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix)]] (5:01)<br>
[[New Power Generation|T.C.'s Rap]] (3:11)<br>
[[New Power Generation|T.C.’s Rap]] (3:11)<br>
<!------ SINGLE CHRONOLOGY -------->
<!------ SINGLE CHRONOLOGY -------->
|previous year          = 1990
|previous year          = 1990
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|previous single        = Single: Thieves In The Temple
|previous single        = Single: Thieves In The Temple
|next image            = Image:Cantstop single.jpg
|next image            = Image:Cantstop single.jpg
|next single            = Single: Can't Stop This Feeling I Got
|next single            = Single: Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got
|previous single link  = [[Single: Thieves In The Temple|Thieves In The Temple]]
|previous single link  = [[Single: Thieves In The Temple|Thieves In The Temple]]
|next single link      = [[Single: Can't Stop This Feeling I Got|Can't Stop This Feeling I Got]]
|next single link      = [[Single: Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got|Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got]]
<!-------ALBUM TEXT ------->
<!-------ALBUM TEXT ------->
|introduction          = <b>New Power Generation</b> was the third single (second single by [[Prince]], following [[Single: Round And Round|Round And Round]] by [[Tevin Campbell]]) to be released from [[Prince]]'s twelfth album [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]]. It was released two months after the album, and received a release around the world.  
|introduction          = <b>New Power Generation</b> was the third single in the USA and the fourth in Europe (second single by [[Prince]], following [[Single: Melody Cool|Melody Cool]] by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] in Europe and [[Single: Round And Round|Round And Round]] by [[Tevin Campbell]]) to be released from [[Prince]]’s twelfth album [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]]. It was released two months after the album, and received a release around the world.  


The 7" and cassette singles contained [[New Power Generation|New Power Generation Part II]] as the b-side, while the 12" and CD maxi-singles contained several tracks which are given unique names and could be considered separate tracks, but are built around the foundation of the song [[New Power Generation]] (a template he later followed on [[Single: Gett Off|Gett Off]] and [[Single: Cream|Cream]]).  
The 7" and cassette singles contained [[New Power Generation|New Power Generation Part II]] as the b-side, while the 12" and CD maxi-singles contained several tracks which are given unique names and could be considered separate tracks, but are built around the foundation of the song [[New Power Generation]] (a template he later followed on [[Single: Gett Off|Gett Off]] and [[Single: Cream|Cream]]).  
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{{SingleTitle|1=Cassette Maxi}}
{{SingleTitle|1=Cassette Maxi}}
A1. <b>[[New Power Generation|N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix)]]</b> (5:01)<br>
A1. <b>[[New Power Generation|N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix)]]</b> (5:01)<br>
A2. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.'s Rap]]</b> (3:11) - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''<br>
A2. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.’s Rap]]</b> (3:11) - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''<br>
A3. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose]]</b> (4:18) - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''<br>
A3. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose]]</b> (4:18) - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''<br>
B1. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> (4:41)<br>
B1. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> (4:41)<br>
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<br>
<br>
A1. <b>[[New Power Generation|N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix)]]</b> (5:01)<br>
A1. <b>[[New Power Generation|N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix)]]</b> (5:01)<br>
A2. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.'s Rap]]</b> (3:11) - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''<br>
A2. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.’s Rap]]</b> (3:11) - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''<br>
A3. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose]]</b> (4:18) - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''<br>
A3. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose]]</b> (4:18) - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''<br>
B1. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> (4:41)<br>
B1. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> (4:41)<br>
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<!-------Other formats----------->
<!-------Other formats----------->
|format3                = 3" CD
|format3                = 3" CD
|7 inches                = <small>(JAP: WPDP-6259)</small><br>
|7 inches                = *<small>(JAP: WPDP-6259)</small><br>
1. <b>[[New Power Generation]]</b> (3:39)<br>
1. <b>[[New Power Generation]]</b> (3:39)<br>
2. <b>[[New Power Generation|New Power Generation Part II]]</b> (2:57)<br>
2. <b>[[New Power Generation|New Power Generation Part II]]</b> (2:57)<br>
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{{SingleTitle|1=5" CD}}
{{SingleTitle|1=5" CD}}
*<small>(UK: W9525CD)</small><br>
*<small>(UK: W9525CD)</small><br>
DE: 7599-21801-2)</small><br>
*<small>(DE: 7599-21801-2)</small><br>
1. <b>[[New Power Generation]]</b> (3:39)<br>
1. <b>[[New Power Generation]]</b> (3:39)<br>
2. <b>[[New Power Generation|New Power Generation Part II]]</b> (2:57)<br>
2. <b>[[New Power Generation|New Power Generation Part II]]</b> (2:57)<br>
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*<small>(US: 9 21783-2)</small>
*<small>(US: 9 21783-2)</small>
1. <b>[[New Power Generation|N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix)]]</b> (5:01)<br>
1. <b>[[New Power Generation|N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix)]]</b> (5:01)<br>
2. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.'s Rap]]</b> (3:11) - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''<br>
2. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.’s Rap]]</b> (3:11) - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''<br>
3. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose]]</b> (4:18) - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''<br>
3. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose]]</b> (4:18) - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''<br>
4. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> (4:41)<br>
4. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> (4:41)<br>
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3. <b>[[Thieves In The Temple|Temple House Dub]]</b> (5:06)<br>
3. <b>[[Thieves In The Temple|Temple House Dub]]</b> (5:06)<br>
4. <b>[[New Power Generation|N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix)]]</b> (5:01)<br>
4. <b>[[New Power Generation|N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix)]]</b> (5:01)<br>
5. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.'s Rap]]</b> (3:11) - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''<br>
5. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.’s Rap]]</b> (3:11) - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''<br>
6. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose]]</b> (4:18) - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''<br>
6. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose]]</b> (4:18) - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''<br>
7. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> (4:41)<br>
7. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> (4:41)<br>
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|format4                =12" Promo
|format4                =12" Promo
|12 inches              =
|12 inches              =
<small>(US: PRO-A-4515)</small><br>
*<small>(US: PRO-A-4515)</small><br>
A. <b>[[New Power Generation]]</b> (3:39)<br>
A. <b>[[New Power Generation]]</b> (3:39)<br>
B. <b>[[New Power Generation]]</b> (3:39)<br>
B. <b>[[New Power Generation]]</b> (3:39)<br>
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| Peak Position  = 11
| Peak Position  = 11
| Weeks in chart  = 2
| Weeks in chart  = 2
}}
{{ChartLine|
| Date            = 17 Nov. 1990
| Chart (Country) = '''The Netherlands''': [[Dutch_Top_40|Dutch Top 40]]
| Peak Position  = 21
| Weeks in chart  = 5
}}
}}
{{ChartLine|
{{ChartLine|
| Date            = 10 Nov. 1990
| Date            = 10 Nov. 1990
| Chart (Country) = '''U.K.''': Gallup Singles chart
| Chart (Country) = '''UK''': Gallup Singles chart
| Peak Position  = 26
| Peak Position  = 26
| Weeks in chart  = 4
| Weeks in chart  = 4
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{{NoAwards|
{{NoAwards|
|format  = single
|format  = single
|Country = the USA
|Country = the USA or elsewhere
}}
}}
|certifications  =  
|certifications  =  
{{NoCertification|
{{NoCertification|
|format  = single
|format  = single
|Country = the USA
|Country = the USA or elsewhere
}}
}}
}}
}}
|see also              =  
|see also              =  
{{SeeAlso|
{{SeeAlso|
|item1  = [[Video: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]<br>(music video)
|item1  = [[Video: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]<br>(Music video)
|image1  = [[File:NPG-tb-vid.png|x80px|link=Video: New Power Generation]]
|image1  = [[File:NPG-tb-vid.png|x80px|link=Video: New Power Generation]]
|item2  = &nbsp;  
|item2  = &nbsp;  
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<!-------ALBUM PROMOTION -->
<!-------ALBUM PROMOTION -->
|album promotion        =  
|album promotion        =  
|trivia                  = There are two known unreleased early configurations of the [[Single: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] maxi-single, containing additional tracks, both compiled in October 1990 (see Alternate Configuration section above)
|trivia                  = There are two known unreleased early configurations of the [[Single: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] maxi-single, containing additional tracks, both compiled in October 1990 (see Alternate Configuration section above).
* On some editions, the outro of [[The Lubricated Lady]] is tracked as the intro of [[Loveleft, Loveright]].
|alternative            =
|alternative            =
{{Alternative|
{{Alternative|
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:; Side 1:
:; Side 1:
:A1. <b>[[New Power Generation|New Power Generation Pt. I and II]]</b> - combined version<br>
:A1. <b>[[New Power Generation|New Power Generation Pt. I and II]]</b> - combined version<br>
:A2. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.'s Rap]]</b> - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''; as released<br>
:A2. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.’s Rap]]</b> - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''; as released<br>
:A3. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose|Tony's Iggnant Mix]]</b> - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''; released as [[Brother With A Purpose]]<br>
:A3. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose|Tony’s Iggnant Mix]]</b> - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''; released as [[Brother With A Purpose]]<br>
:A4. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> - as released<br>
:A4. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> - as released<br>
:A5. <b>[[The Lubricated Lady]]</b> - as released<br>
:A5. <b>[[The Lubricated Lady]]</b> - as released<br>
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:B6. <b>[[Play]]</b> - a.k.a. [[Play|U Want Me 2 What?]]<br>
:B6. <b>[[Play]]</b> - a.k.a. [[Play|U Want Me 2 What?]]<br>
:B7. <b>[[Heaven Is Keeping Score]]</b><br>
:B7. <b>[[Heaven Is Keeping Score]]</b><br>
<small> • A handwritten tracklist (by [[Prince]]) has the same but omits  [[Heaven Is Keeping Score]] </small>
<br>
<br>
<br>
* '''<u>?? October 1990 configuration #2</u>'''
* '''<u>?? October 1990 configuration #2</u>'''
:; Side 1:
:; Side 1:
:A1. <b>[[New Power Generation|New Power Generation Pt. I (Funky Weapon Remix)]]</b> - as released<br>
:A1. <b>[[New Power Generation|New Power Generation Pt. I (Funky Weapon Remix)]]</b> - as released<br>
:A2. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.'s Rap]]</b> - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''; as released<br>
:A2. <b>[[New Power Generation|T.C.’s Rap]]</b> - ''featuring [[T.C. Ellis]] ''; as released<br>
:A3. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose|Tony's Iggnant Mix]]</b> - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''; released as [[Brother With A Purpose]]<br>
:A3. <b>[[Brother With A Purpose|Tony’s Iggnant Mix]]</b> - ''featuring [[Tony M.|Tony Mosley]] ''; released as [[Brother With A Purpose]]<br>
:A4. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> - as released<br>
:A4. <b>[[Get Off]]</b> - as released<br>
:A5. <b>[[The Lubricated Lady]]</b> - as released<br>
:A5. <b>[[The Lubricated Lady]]</b> - as released<br>
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}}
}}
<!-------REFERENCES ------->
<!-------REFERENCES ------->
|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)
|references              = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''  
* http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=18251
* http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=18251
<!-------CATEGORIES ------->
<!-------CATEGORIES ------->
|categories              = [[Category: 1990]][[Category:Singles (Prince)]][[Category:Paisley Park Records releases]]
|categories              = [[Category: 1990]][[Category:Singles (Prince)]][[Category:Paisley Park Records releases]]
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 08:16, 11 May 2025

1990: Thieves In The Temple ◄ All Singles All Related Artists Singles ► 1990: Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got 
New Power Generation

Single details

Released: 22 October 1990 (UK 7")

23 October 1990 (US 7")
29 November 1990 (US 12")
25 March 1991 (Japan CD)

Related album: Graffiti Bridge
Label(s): Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records
Non-Album track(s):

Brother With A Purpose (4:18)
Get Off (4:41)
Loveleft, Loveright (5:00)
The Lubricated Lady (2:39)
Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:04)
N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01)
T.C.’s Rap (3:11)

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: Billboard Hot 100 3 Nov. 1990 64 5
USA: Billboard Hot R&B Singles 3 Nov. 1990 27 11
 
Europe
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
Belgium: Ultratop Flanders 24 Nov. 1990 42 5
Ireland: IRMA Singles chart 8 Nov. 1990 11 2
The Netherlands: Dutch Top 40 17 Nov. 1990 21 5
UK: Gallup Singles chart 10 Nov. 1990 26 4
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

New Power Generation
(Music video) 		 

Alternate Maxi-Single Configuration

  • ?? October 1990 configuration #1
Side 1
A1. New Power Generation Pt. I and II - combined version
A2. T.C.’s Rap - featuring T.C. Ellis ; as released
A3. Tony’s Iggnant Mix - featuring Tony Mosley ; released as Brother With A Purpose
A4. Get Off - as released
A5. The Lubricated Lady - as released
Side 2
B1. Loveleft, Loveright - shorter than released
B2. Segue - later incorporated into N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) and Loveleft, Loveright
B3. Ooh Bee Shoo Bee Doo Koo Shoo Ooh - featuring Elisa Fiorillo ; a.k.a. Oobey Doop Be Shoo Doo Loo Fly Me Doo Koo Shoo Ooh; extended version of Oobey Doop
B4. My Tree
B5. A Positive Place - featuring Robin Power
B6. Play - a.k.a. U Want Me 2 What?
B7. Heaven Is Keeping Score

• A handwritten tracklist (by Prince) has the same but omits Heaven Is Keeping Score

  • ?? October 1990 configuration #2
Side 1
A1. New Power Generation Pt. I (Funky Weapon Remix) - as released
A2. T.C.’s Rap - featuring T.C. Ellis ; as released
A3. Tony’s Iggnant Mix - featuring Tony Mosley ; released as Brother With A Purpose
A4. Get Off - as released
A5. The Lubricated Lady - as released
Side 2
B1. Loveleft, Loveright - as released
B2. U Want Me 2 What? - a.k.a. Play
B3. Oobey Doop - featuring Elisa Fiorillo
B4. Oobey Doop Be Shoo Doo Loo Fly Me Doo Koo Shoo Ooh - featuring Elisa Fiorillo ; a.k.a. Ooh Bee Shoo Bee Doo Koo Shoo Ooh; extended version of Oobey Doop
B5. New Power Generation Pt.II - as released

New Power Generation was the third single in the USA and the fourth in Europe (second single by Prince, following Melody Cool by Mavis Staples in Europe and Round And Round by Tevin Campbell) to be released from Prince’s twelfth album Graffiti Bridge. It was released two months after the album, and received a release around the world.

The 7" and cassette singles contained New Power Generation Part II as the b-side, while the 12" and CD maxi-singles contained several tracks which are given unique names and could be considered separate tracks, but are built around the foundation of the song New Power Generation (a template he later followed on Gett Off and Cream).

There were a couple of unreleased early configurations made of the maxi-single containing additional tracks - see Quotations and trivia for details.

The single reached number 64 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart and number 27 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles Chart.


Track listing
7" 12"

A. New Power Generation (3:39)
B. New Power Generation Part II (2:57)

  • Cat #: US: 7-19525

UK: W9525
DE: 5439-19525-7
AU: MX306045-6

Cassette Single

A. New Power Generation (3:39)
B. New Power Generation Part II (2:57)

  • Cat #: US: 4-19525

UK: W9525C

Cassette Maxi

A1. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01)
A2. T.C.’s Rap (3:11) - featuring T.C. Ellis
A3. Brother With A Purpose (4:18) - featuring Tony Mosley
B1. Get Off (4:41)
B2. The Lubricated Lady (2:39)
B3. Loveleft, Loveright (5:00)

  • Cat #: US: 4-21783

A1. New Power Generation (3:39)
B1. New Power Generation Part II (2:57)
B2. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:04) - Mavis Staples

  • Cat #: UK: W9525T

DE: 7599-21801-0
AU: MX306085-6
A1. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01)
A2. T.C.’s Rap (3:11) - featuring T.C. Ellis
A3. Brother With A Purpose (4:18) - featuring Tony Mosley
B1. Get Off (4:41)
B2. The Lubricated Lady (2:39)
B3. Loveleft, Loveright (5:00)

  • Cat #: US: 0-21783

DE: 7599-21783-1

12" Picture Disc

A1. New Power Generation (3:39)
B1. New Power Generation Part II (2:57)
B2. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:04) - Mavis Staples

  • Cat #: UK: W9525TP
  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
3" CD 12" Promo
  • (JAP: WPDP-6259)

1. New Power Generation (3:39)
2. New Power Generation Part II (2:57)

5" CD

  • (UK: W9525CD)
  • (DE: 7599-21801-2)

1. New Power Generation (3:39)
2. New Power Generation Part II (2:57)
3. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:04) - Mavis Staples

  • (US: 9 21783-2)

1. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01)
2. T.C.’s Rap (3:11) - featuring T.C. Ellis
3. Brother With A Purpose (4:18) - featuring Tony Mosley
4. Get Off (4:41)
5. The Lubricated Lady (2:39)
6. Loveleft, Loveright (5:00)

  • (JAP: WPCP-4200)

1. Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03)
2. Thieves In The House Mix (6:50)
3. Temple House Dub (5:06)
4. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01)
5. T.C.’s Rap (3:11) - featuring T.C. Ellis
6. Brother With A Purpose (4:18) - featuring Tony Mosley
7. Get Off (4:41)
8. The Lubricated Lady (2:39)
9. Loveleft, Loveright (5:00)
  • (US: PRO-A-4515)

A. New Power Generation (3:39)
B. New Power Generation (3:39)

  • (US: PRO-A-4578)

A. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:06)
B. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:06)

CD Promo

  • (US: PRO-CD-4515)

1. New Power Generation (3:39)
2. New Power Generation Part II (2:57)

  • (US: PRO-CD-4578)

1. N.P.G. (Funky Weapon Remix) (5:01)

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
USA 7" 7-19525

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
  • There are two known unreleased early configurations of the New Power Generation maxi-single, containing additional tracks, both compiled in October 1990 (see Alternate Configuration section above).
  • On some editions, the outro of The Lubricated Lady is tracked as the intro of Loveleft, Loveright.
References
1990
Thieves In The Temple 		All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1990
Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got
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