Single: Syndicate

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Syndicate

Single details Released: Late November 1984 - Japan promotional release only Related album: Purple Rain Label(s): Warner Bros. Non-Album track(s): Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine (0:14) Apollonia introducing Happy Birthday Mr. Christian (0:15) Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter (0:10) Apollonia’s Message to Japan (0:12) Prince introducing Purple Rain (0:04) Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark (0:10) Sheila E.’s Christmas Message (0:04) Charts, Certifications & Awards See also I Would Die 4 U (Single)

Syndicate was a promotional release connected with Prince’s sixth album Purple Rain (the first album to be credited to Prince and the Revolution), although the only musical track to be included on the single was Another Lonely Christmas, which was not included on the album. The b-side contains seven short messages by Prince, Apollonia and Sheila E. designed to be played by radio stations before their music. Prince introducing Purple Rain is an audio clip from the movie Purple Rain. The single was intended purely for radio stations, and has a "not for sale" message on the label. Track listing 7" A. Another Lonely Christmas (4:51) B1. Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark (0:10) B2. Sheila E.’s Christmas Message (0:04) B3. Apollonia’s Message to Japan (0:12) B4. Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter (0:10) B5. Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine (0:14) B6. Apollonia introducing Happy Birthday Mr. Christian (0:15) B7. Prince introducing Purple Rain (0:04) Cat #: JP: PS-1025: See individual tracks and related albums for credits. Other Formats MC 12" This single wasn’t released on cassette. This single wasn’t released on 12". This single wasn’t released in any other format.

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7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2 Japan 7" PS-1025 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 The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)

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