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|single image              = [[File:Qualified single.jpg|117px|link=Single: Qualified]] <br><small> single art for [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Qualified single.jpg|117px|link=Single: Qualified]] <br><small> single art for [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]]</small>
|performer                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo%C3%AFs_Lane Loïs Lane]
|performer                = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo%C3%AFs_Lane Loïs Lane]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 18|18 May 1992]] - [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 11|11 May 1992]] - [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Precious|Precious]]
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Precious|Precious]]<br>
[https://www.discogs.com/release/2070160-Lo%C3%AFs-Lane-Hit-Singles-8696?srsltid=AfmBOoqWuhJ2fbfjKBm87QHJJ-9YVKGuudY_jcgkdo7MvMsYSi6_Ad1N Hit Singles 86/96]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] and [[Kirk Johnson]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] and [[Kirk Johnson]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] and [[Kirk Johnson]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] and [[Kirk Johnson]]
|previous song            = [[Push It Up]]
|previous song            = [[Push It Up]]
|next song                = [[The Question Of U]]
|next song                = [[The Question Of U]]
|introduction              = '''Qualified''' is the second track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo%C3%AFs_Lane Loïs Lane]'s third album [[Album: Precious|Precious]] (first track on the 1993 US re-issue), and, three weeks before the album's release, [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] was released as the album's first single, containing several remixes of the track. '''Qualified''' was written and produced by [[Prince]] and [[Kirk Johnson]].
|introduction              = '''Qualified''' is the second track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo%C3%AFs_Lane Loïs Lane]’s third album [[Album: Precious|Precious]] (first track on the 1993 US re-issue), and, three weeks before the album’s release, [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] was released as the album’s first single, containing several remixes of the track. '''Qualified''' was written and produced by [[Prince]] and [[Kirk Johnson]].


While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in early 1992 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced [[The Continental]], [[Damn U]], [[The Flow]], [[3 Chains O' Gold]], [[Born 2 B.R.E.E.D.]], [[With This Tear]] and a revamped version of [[Sex]]).
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in early 1992 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced [[The Continental]], [[Damn U]], [[The Flow]], [[Born 2 B.R.E.E.D.]], [[With This Tear]] and a revamped version of [[Sex]]).
 
In 2021, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo%C3%AFs_Lane Loïs Lane] re-recorded the track with a different backing music. This version, titled '''Qualified (lo-fi)''' was released on digital platforms only.  
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Early 1992
|date                      = Early 1992
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Basic tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
}}
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = 1992
|studio                    = Unknown studio
|additional info          = Remixes for 12" by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
}}
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = 2021 (assumed)
|studio                    = Unknown studio
|additional info          = Full re-recording by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo%C3%AFs_Lane Loïs Lane] ('''Qualified (lo-fi)''' version)
}}
}}
|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
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|2= 4:45
|2= 4:45
|3= [[Album: Precious|Precious]]<br>
|3= [[Album: Precious|Precious]]<br>
[[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single
[[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single<br>
[https://www.discogs.com/release/2070160-Lo%C3%AFs-Lane-Hit-Singles-8696?srsltid=AfmBOoqWuhJ2fbfjKBm87QHJJ-9YVKGuudY_jcgkdo7MvMsYSi6_Ad1N Hit Singles 86/96]
|4= Studio
|4= Studio
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|1= '''Qualified (12" Vox)'''
|1= '''Qualified (12" Vox)'''
|2= 5:31
|2= 5:31
|3= [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] promo
|3= [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] promo<br>
[[Album:_Precious|Precious (Expanded Edition)]]
|4= Remix
|4= Remix
|5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
|5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
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|1= '''Qualified (B.B. Dub)'''
|1= '''Qualified (B.B. Dub)'''
|2= 5:31
|2= 5:31
|3= [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single
|3= [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single<br>
[[Album:_Precious|Precious (Expanded Edition)]]
|4= Remix
|4= Remix
|5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
|5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
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|1= '''Qualified (Drum Mix)'''
|1= '''Qualified (Drum Mix)'''
|2= 5:30
|2= 5:30
|3= [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single
|3= [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single<br>
[[Album:_Precious|Precious (Expanded Edition)]]
|4= Remix
|4= Remix
|5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
|5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
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|1= '''Qualified (Dubstrumental)'''
|1= '''Qualified (Dubstrumental)'''
|2= 5:26
|2= 5:26
|3= [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single
|3= [[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single<br>
[[Album:_Precious|Precious (Expanded Edition)]]
|4= Remix
|4= Remix
|5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
|5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
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|4= Remix
|4= Remix
|5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
|5= Remix by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Vasquez Junior Vasquez]
}}
{{Songline|
|1= '''Qualified (lo-fi)'''
|2= 3:34
|3= Digital release
|4= Studio
|5= Entirely different version with new backing music and alternate vocal take
}}
}}
}}
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{{Songline|
{{Songline|
|1= '''Qualified'''  
|1= '''Qualified'''  
|2= ?:??
|2= 4:41
|3= Lois Lane - 20 Years
|3= Lois Lane - 20 Years
|4= Promo video
|4= Promo video
|5= See [[Video: Qualified|Qualified]] video for more details
|5= [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJkHLoKeqwg Official music video]
}}
}}
}}
}}
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|see also                  = [[Album: Precious|Precious]] album
|see also                  = [[Album: Precious|Precious]] album
*[[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single
*[[Single: Qualified|Qualified]] single
*[[Video: Qualified|Qualified]] video
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
|categories                = [[Category:1992]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Recorded 1992]]
|categories                = [[Category:1992]][[Category:Recorded 1992]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]]
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 08:53, 25 April 2025

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Qualified

from the album Precious
single art for Qualified
Song details
Performer: Loïs Lane
First Released: 11 May 1992 - Qualified single
Album(s): Precious

Hit Singles 86/96

Writer(s): Prince and Kirk Johnson
Producer(s): Prince and Kirk Johnson
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not believed to have been performed live by Prince.
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

Qualified is the second track on Loïs Lane’s third album Precious (first track on the 1993 US re-issue), and, three weeks before the album’s release, Qualified was released as the album’s first single, containing several remixes of the track. Qualified was written and produced by Prince and Kirk Johnson.

While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in early 1992 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced The Continental, Damn U, The Flow, Born 2 B.R.E.E.D., With This Tear and a revamped version of Sex).

In 2021, Loïs Lane re-recorded the track with a different backing music. This version, titled Qualified (lo-fi) was released on digital platforms only.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early 1992 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Tracking
1992 Unknown studio Remixes for 12" by Junior Vasquez
2021 (assumed) Unknown studio Full re-recording by Loïs Lane (Qualified (lo-fi) version)
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Qualified 4:45 Precious

Qualified single
Hit Singles 86/96

Studio
Qualified (12" Mix) 5:35 Qualified single Remix Remix by Junior Vasquez
Qualified (12" 1 W/Pad) 5:31 Qualified promo Remix Remix by Junior Vasquez
Qualified (12" Vox) 5:31 Qualified promo

Precious (Expanded Edition)

Remix Remix by Junior Vasquez
Qualified (B.B. Dub) 5:31 Qualified single

Precious (Expanded Edition)

Remix Remix by Junior Vasquez
Qualified (Drum Mix) 5:30 Qualified single

Precious (Expanded Edition)

Remix Remix by Junior Vasquez
Qualified (Drum Mix W/Vox) 5:33 Qualified promo Remix Remix by Junior Vasquez
Qualified (Dub 1) 5:25 Qualified promo Remix Remix by Junior Vasquez
Qualified (Dubstrumental) 5:26 Qualified single

Precious (Expanded Edition)

Remix Remix by Junior Vasquez
Qualified (Gated Keys) 5:27 Qualified promo Remix Remix by Junior Vasquez
Qualified (TV Tracx) 5:25 Qualified promo Remix Remix by Junior Vasquez
Qualified (lo-fi) 3:34 Digital release Studio Entirely different version with new backing music and alternate vocal take
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Qualified 4:41 Lois Lane - 20 Years Promo video Official music video


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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