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|introduction          = <b>The&nbsp;War</b> is a stand-alone single by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]], released initially as a RealAudio download from [[Love4OneAnother.com]] for a requested (but not required) $1.00 donation to Love 4 One Another Charities to be mailed to [[Paisley Park Studios]].  
|introduction          = <b>The&nbsp;War</b> is a promotional only single by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]], released initially as a RealAudio download from [[Love4OneAnother.com]] for a requested (but not required) $1.00 donation to Love 4 One Another Charities to be mailed to [[Paisley Park Studios]].  


A cassette single was sent the following month to people around the world (initially thought to be those who had ordered [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]] from [[1-800 New Funk]], but this was not the case, as some people who had ordered the album did not receive the cassette, and some who didn't order it did receive the cassette).  
A cassette promo was sent the following month to people around the world (initially thought to be those who had ordered [[Album: Crystal Ball|Crystal Ball]] from [[1-800 New Funk]], but this was not the case, as some people who had ordered the album did not receive the cassette, and some who didn't order it did receive the cassette).  


A CD was later made available through [[1-800 New Funk]].
A CD (promo) was later made available for sale through [[1-800 New Funk]] for a brief period of time.


In 2005, the single was offered for download again through the [[NPG Music Club]].  
In 2005, the single was offered for download again through the [[NPG Music Club]].  
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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)  
|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)  

Revision as of 06:50, 25 May 2019

1998: The One ◄ Prince Singles NPG Singles ► 1998: Come On
The War

Single details

Released: 21 July 1998 - download

August 1998 - cassette

Related album: None
Label(s): NPG Records
Non-Album track(s):

The War (26:00)

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
This single has not charted in the USA
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in the USA
Awards
This single has not received any awards in the USA

See also

   

The War is a promotional only single by the New Power Generation, released initially as a RealAudio download from Love4OneAnother.com for a requested (but not required) $1.00 donation to Love 4 One Another Charities to be mailed to Paisley Park Studios.

A cassette promo was sent the following month to people around the world (initially thought to be those who had ordered Crystal Ball from 1-800 New Funk, but this was not the case, as some people who had ordered the album did not receive the cassette, and some who didn't order it did receive the cassette).

A CD (promo) was later made available for sale through 1-800 New Funk for a brief period of time.

In 2005, the single was offered for download again through the NPG Music Club.


Track listing
CD Digital

1. The War (26:00)

References:
US: L8017824 WAR

Cassette

A. The War (26:00)
Both sides play same sequence

References:
US: No cat. number

1. The War (26:00)

Platforms:
Love4OneAnother.com .ra
NPG Music Club .wma

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
7" 12"
  • This promo wasn't released in 7" format.
  • This promo wasn't released in 12" format.
Others
  • This promo wasn't released in any other format.

Releases
7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
USA 5"CD L8017824 WAR
USA Cassette None

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
1998
The One 		Prince Singles NPG Singles 1998
Come On
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