Single: Thieves In The Temple

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Thieves In The Temple

Single details Released: 27 July 1990 (7") 2 August 1990 (US 12") Related album: Graffiti Bridge Label(s): Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records Non-Album track(s): Temple House Dub (5:06) Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) Thieves In The Temple (Part II) (1:41) Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) Charts, Certifications & Awards Charts America Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart USA: Billboard Hot 100 4 Aug. 1990 6 13 USA: Billboard Hot Black Singles 4 Aug. 1990 1 (1) 14 USA: Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play 1 Sep. 1990 9 7   Europe Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart Belgium: Ultratop Flanders 11 Aug. 1990 9 8 Ireland: IRMA Singles Chart 27 Jul. 1990 2 (?) 5 U.K.: Gallup Singles Chart 4 Aug. 1990 7 6   Pacific Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart Australia: ARIA Top 50 Singles 2 Sep. 1990 16 9 Certifications Institution, Country Date Certification RIAA, USA 2 Oct. 1990 Gold (500,000 units) Awards This single has not received any awards in the USA See also Thieves In The Temple (Music video) Thieves In The Temple (Sheet music)

Thieves In The Temple was the first single to be released from Prince’s twelfth album Graffiti Bridge, the soundtrack to the movie Graffiti Bridge. It was released five weeks prior to the album, and received a release around the world. While it contained an additional non-album track, Thieves In The Temple (Part II), there was no separate b-side, marking the second time a lead-off single did not contain a new b-side following Alphabet St. in 1988. The single reached number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and number 1 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles Chart (marking his seventh number 1 on that chart, following I Wanna Be Your Lover, When Doves Cry, Let’s Go Crazy, Kiss, Sign O’ The Times and Batdance). Track listing 7" 12" A. Thieves In The Temple (3:20) B. Thieves In The Temple (Part II) (1:41) Cat #: US: 7-19751 UK: W9751 DE: 5439-19751-7 AU: MX305875-6 Cassette Single A. Thieves In The Temple (3:20) B. Thieves In The Temple (Part II) (1:41) Cat #: US: 4-19751 CA: 91 97514 UK: W9751C A. Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) B1. Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) B2. Temple House Dub (5:06) Cat #: CA: 92 15980 US: 0-21598 UK: W9751T DE: 7599-21598-0 AU: MX305873-4 12" Picture Disc A. Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) B1. Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) B2. Temple House Dub (5:06) Cat #: UK: W9751TP Cassette Maxi A. Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) B1. Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) B2. Temple House Dub (5:06) Cat #: US: 4-21598 See individual tracks and related albums for credits. Other Formats 5" CD 12" Promo (US: 9 21598-2, UK: W9751CD, DE: 7599-21598-2) 1. Thieves In The Temple (Remix) (8:03) 2. Thieves In The House Mix (6:50) 3. Temple House Dub (5:06) 3" CD (JAP: WPDP-6240) 1. Thieves In The Temple (3:20) 2. Thieves In The Temple (Part II) (1:41) (US: PRO-A-4345) A. Thieves In The Temple (3:20) B. Thieves In The Temple (3:20) CD Promo (US: PRO-CD-4345) 1. Thieves In The Temple (3:20) 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" 7-19751 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) Chart(s): Top Pop Singles 1955-2010 by Joel Withburn (ISBN 0-89820-190-X) Top R&B Singles 1942 - 1999 by Joel Whitburn (ISBN 0-89820-136-5) Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003 by Joel Withburn (ISBN 0-89820-156-X)

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