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|introduction          = <b>Glam Slam</b> was the second single to be released from [[Prince]]'s tenth album [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]]. It was released two months after the album, and received a release around the world. Like the previous single [[Single: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]], the single was released in a clear sleeve with a stylized sticker, rather than traditional artwork. The b-side, [[Escape]], was previously-unreleased.  
|introduction          = <b>Glam Slam</b> was the second single to be released from [[Prince]]’s tenth album [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]]. It was released two months after the album, and received a release around the world. Like the previous single [[Single: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]], the single was released in a clear sleeve with a stylized sticker, rather than traditional artwork. The b-side, [[Escape]], was previously-unreleased.  


[[Prince]] decided a few days before the single's release that it was the wrong choice for a second single and tried to stop its release, but was unable to.
[[Prince]] decided a few days before the single’s release that it was the wrong choice for a second single and tried to stop its release, but was unable to.


The single failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, and only reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart. It fared better in the UK, where it reached number 29 on the Gallup Singles Chart.
The single failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, and only reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart. It fared better in the UK, where it reached number 29 on the Gallup Singles Chart.
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Revision as of 09:33, 20 August 2021

1988: Alphabet St. ◄ All Singles All Related Artists Singles ► 1988: I Wish U Heaven 
Glam Slam

Single details

Released: 11 July 1988 (UK and USA)

16 July 1988 (12" release)

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

Escape (Edit) (3:30)
Escape (Free Yo Mind From This Rat Race) (6:26)
Glam Slam (Edit) (3:28)
Glam Slam (Remix) (8:52)
Glam Slam (Remix Edit) (4:22)

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: Billboard Hot Black Singles 23 Jul. 1988 44 8
 
Europe
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
Belgium: Ultratop Flanders 8 Aug. 1988 17 6
Ireland: IRMA Singles Chart 14 Jul. 1988 11 3
U.K.: Gallup Singles Chart 23 Jul. 1988 29 4
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in the USA
Awards
This single has not received any awards in the USA

See also

Glam Slam
(music video) 		Glam Slam
(sheet music)

Glam Slam was the second single to be released from Prince’s tenth album Lovesexy. It was released two months after the album, and received a release around the world. Like the previous single Alphabet St., the single was released in a clear sleeve with a stylized sticker, rather than traditional artwork. The b-side, Escape, was previously-unreleased.

Prince decided a few days before the single’s release that it was the wrong choice for a second single and tried to stop its release, but was unable to.

The single failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, and only reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart. It fared better in the UK, where it reached number 29 on the Gallup Singles Chart.


Track listing
7" 12"

A. Glam Slam (Edit) (3:28)
B. Escape (Edit) (3:30)

  • Cat #: US: 7-27806

UK: W7806
JP: 07P7-6007
DE/CA: 927 806-7
AU: MX301151-2

Cassette Single

A. Glam Slam (Edit) (3:28)
B. Escape (Edit) (3:30)

  • Cat #: US: 4-27806

A. Glam Slam (Remix) (8:52)
B. Escape (Free Yo Mind From This Rat Race) (6:26)

  • Cat #: US: 0-21005

UK: W7806T
DE/CA: 921 005-0
AU: MX301159-60

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
7" Promo CD

(US: 7-27806)
A. Glam Slam (Edit) (3:28)
B. Glam Slam (Edit) (3:28)

  • (US: PRO-S-3211)

A. Glam Slam (Remix Edit) (4:22)
B. Glam Slam (Remix Edit) (4:22)

(UK: W7806CD, DEU: 921 019-2)
1. Glam Slam (Edit) (3:28)
2. Escape (Edit) (3:30)
3. Glam Slam (Remix) (8:52)

  • (JAP: 10P3-6007)

1. Glam Slam (Edit) (3:28)
2. Escape (Edit) (3:30)

CD Promo

  • (US: PRO-CD-3181)

1. Glam Slam (Edit) (3:28)
2. Glam Slam (LP Version) (4:40)

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" 7-27806
UK 7" W 7806

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
  • UK press advert for this single

 

  • See Glam Slam song page for trivia related to the song title.
References
1988
Alphabet St. 		All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1988
I Wish U Heaven
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