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|single name            = Girl 6
|single name            = Girl 6
|single image          = [[Image:Girl6 single.jpg]]
|single image          = [[Image:Girl6 single.jpg]]
|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 26|26 March, 1996]]
|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 26|26 March 1996]]
|album                  = [[Album: Girl 6|Girl 6]]
|album                  = [[Album: Girl 6|Girl 6]]
|label                  = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] / [[NPG Records]]
|label                  = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] / [[NPG Records]]
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|introduction          = <b>Girl 6</b> was the first and only single to be released from the soundtrack album [[Album: Girl 6|Girl 6]] (a compilation of music by [[Prince]] and associated artists for the movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_6 Girl 6], directed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Lee Spike Lee]), credited to [[The NPG|The New Power Generation]].
|introduction          = <b>Girl 6</b> was the first and only single to be released from the soundtrack album [[Album: Girl 6|Girl 6]] (a compilation of music by [[Prince]] and associated artists for the movie [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_6 Girl 6], directed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Lee Spike Lee]), credited to [[The NPG|The New Power Generation]].


It was released in the USA, United Kingdom, and Japan a week after the album's release (many of the songs included on the soundtrack had been previously-released as singles, however).  
It was released in the USA, United Kingdom, and Japan a week after the album’s release (many of the songs included on the soundtrack had been previously-released as singles, however).  


The b-side, [[Nasty Girl]] by [[Vanity 6]], was also included on the soundtrack album. The UK single also contained [[Erotic City]] by [[Prince and the Revolution]], also included on the soundtrack album.
The b-side, [[Nasty Girl]] by [[Vanity 6]], was also included on the soundtrack album. The UK single also contained [[Erotic City]] by [[Prince and the Revolution]], also included on the soundtrack album.
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A. '''[[Girl 6]] ''' (4:04)<br>
A. '''[[Girl 6]] ''' (4:04)<br>
B. '''[[Nasty Girl]] ''' - ''[[Vanity 6]] '' (5:14)<br>
B. '''[[Nasty Girl]] ''' - ''[[Vanity 6]] '' (5:14)<br>
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|other                  =This single wasn’t released in any other format (Cassette, Digital).
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| Date                 = 13 Apr. 1996
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| Peak Position        = 78
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|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) ISBN 91-631-5482-X
|references              = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''  
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 11 May 2025

1995: Count The Days ◄ Prince Singles NPG Singles ► 1998: The One
Girl 6

Single details

Released: 26 March 1996
Related album: Girl 6
Label(s): Warner Bros. / NPG Records
Non-Album track(s):

None

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: Billboard R&B Chart 13 Apr. 1996 78 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

   

Girl 6 was the first and only single to be released from the soundtrack album Girl 6 (a compilation of music by Prince and associated artists for the movie Girl 6, directed by Spike Lee), credited to The New Power Generation.

It was released in the USA, United Kingdom, and Japan a week after the album’s release (many of the songs included on the soundtrack had been previously-released as singles, however).

The b-side, Nasty Girl by Vanity 6, was also included on the soundtrack album. The UK single also contained Erotic City by Prince and the Revolution, also included on the soundtrack album.

The single did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, but reached number 78 on the Billboard R&B Chart.


Track listing
CD 7"

1. Girl 6 (4:04)
2. Nasty Girl - Vanity 6 (5:14)

References:
US: 2-17710
JP: WPCR-713
1. Girl 6 (4:04)
2. Nasty Girl - Vanity 6 (5:14)
3. Erotic City - Prince and the Revolution (3:55)

References:
UK: WO 346 CD

1. Girl 6 (4:04)
2. Nasty Girl - Vanity 6 (5:14)

References:
US: 7-17710

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
CD Promo 12" Promo
  • (US: PRO-CD-8140-R, DE: PRCD198)

1. Girl 6 (4:04)
  • (US: PRO-A-8140)

A. Girl 6 (4:04)
B. Nasty Girl - Vanity 6 (5:14)
Others
  • This single wasn’t released in any other format (Cassette, Digital).

Releases
7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
USA 7" 7-17710
USA 5"CD 2-17710
USA 5"CD PRO-CD-8140-R Promo
USA 12" PRO-A-8140 Promo
Japan 5"CD WPCR-713
United Kingdom 5"CD WO 346 CD
Germany 5"CD PRCD198 Promo

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
  • The song Girl 6 appeared in the Girl 6 movie, and the movie, album and single acted as cross-promotion for each other.
References
1995
Count The Days 		Prince Singles NPG Singles 1998
The One
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