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|previous year = 1987 | |previous year = 1987 | ||
|next year = 1988 | |next year = 1988 | ||
− | |previous image = | + | |previous image = File:Thecross_singleA.jpg |
− | |previous single = Single: | + | |previous single = Single: The Cross |
|next image = Image:Glamslam single.jpg | |next image = Image:Glamslam single.jpg | ||
|next single = Single: Glam Slam | |next single = Single: Glam Slam | ||
− | |previous single link = [[Single: | + | |previous single link = [[Single: The Cross|The Cross]] |
|next single link = [[Single: Glam Slam|Glam Slam]] | |next single link = [[Single: Glam Slam|Glam Slam]] | ||
<!-------ALBUM TEXT -------> | <!-------ALBUM TEXT -------> | ||
− | |introduction = <b>Alphabet St.</b> was the first single to be released from [[Prince]] | + | |introduction = <b>Alphabet St.</b> was the first single to be released from [[Prince]]’s tenth album [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]]. |
It was released three weeks before the album (four weeks before the album in the UK), and received a release around the world. | It was released three weeks before the album (four weeks before the album in the UK), and received a release around the world. | ||
Like the follow-up single [[Single: Glam Slam|Glam Slam]], the single was released in a clear sleeve with a stylized sticker, rather than traditional artwork. | Like the follow-up single [[Single: Glam Slam|Glam Slam]], the single was released in a clear sleeve with a stylized sticker, rather than traditional artwork. | ||
− | Alphabet St. single is notable as the first [[Prince]]-related single to be offered in a CD format at the time of release. Other than promotional releases of low-key country-specific releases, every single following this one was released on CD until | + | Alphabet St. single is notable as the first [[Prince]]-related single to be offered in a CD format at the time of release. Other than promotional releases of low-key country-specific releases, every single following this one was released on CD until 2007’s [[Single: F.U.N.K.|F.U.N.K.]]. |
For the first time on a [[Prince]] single, the b-side was another version of the track included on the a-side, instead of a different song. In fact, the a-side was an edit of the album version of [[Alphabet St.]], while the b-side was the continuation, together the two edits form the complete track. | For the first time on a [[Prince]] single, the b-side was another version of the track included on the a-side, instead of a different song. In fact, the a-side was an edit of the album version of [[Alphabet St.]], while the b-side was the continuation, together the two edits form the complete track. | ||
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The single reached number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and number 3 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart. | The single reached number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and number 3 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart. | ||
− | It fared well on the european market, reaching number 1 in Norway, top 5 positions in Ireland, | + | It fared well on the european market, reaching number 1 in Norway, top 5 positions in Ireland, The Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland, and top 10 positions in Belgium and in the United Kingdom. |
Of note, Alphabet St. also reached number 1 position in New Zealand. | Of note, Alphabet St. also reached number 1 position in New Zealand. | ||
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A. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (Edit)</b> (2:25)<br> | A. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (Edit)</b> (2:25)<br> | ||
− | B. <b>I | + | B. <b>I Don’t Want To Live Without Your Love</b> (Chicago)<br> |
{{SingleRef|1= | {{SingleRef|1= | ||
AR: DFW118<br> | AR: DFW118<br> | ||
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<!-------Other formats-----------> | <!-------Other formats-----------> | ||
|format3 = CD | |format3 = CD | ||
− | |7 inches = <small>(UK: W7900CD; DE: 920 930-2; JP: 10SW-35)</small><br> | + | |7 inches = *<small>(UK: W7900CD; DE: 920 930-2; JP: 10SW-35)</small><br> |
1. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (Album Version)</b> (5:40)<br> | 1. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (Album Version)</b> (5:40)<br> | ||
2. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip)</b> (7:48)<br> | 2. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip)</b> (7:48)<br> | ||
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4. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip)</b> (7:48)<br> | 4. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip)</b> (7:48)<br> | ||
|format4 = 7" 1989 Back To Back Reissue | |format4 = 7" 1989 Back To Back Reissue | ||
− | |12 inches = <small>(US: 7-21858 - 1989 Back To Back Hits)</small><br> | + | |12 inches = *<small>(US: 7-21858 - 1989 Back To Back Hits)</small><br> |
A. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (Edit)</b> (2:25)<br> | A. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (Edit)</b> (2:25)<br> | ||
B. <b>[[I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]] (Fade)</b> (3:39)<br> | B. <b>[[I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]] (Fade)</b> (3:39)<br> | ||
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A. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (Edit)</b> (2:25)<br> | A. <b>[[Alphabet St.]] (Edit)</b> (2:25)<br> | ||
B. <b>[[I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]] (Fade)</b> (3:39)<br> | B. <b>[[I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]] (Fade)</b> (3:39)<br> | ||
− | |other = This single | + | |other = This single wasn’t released in digital format. |
<!-------CHARTS -----------> | <!-------CHARTS -----------> | ||
|charts = | |charts = | ||
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|see also = | |see also = | ||
{{SeeAlso| | {{SeeAlso| | ||
− | |item1 = [[Video: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]]<br>( | + | |item1 = [[Video: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]]<br>(Music video) |
|image1 = [[File:Alphabetst-tb-vid.png|x80px|link=Video: Alphabet St.]] | |image1 = [[File:Alphabetst-tb-vid.png|x80px|link=Video: Alphabet St.]] | ||
− | |item2 = [[Sheet Music: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]]<br>( | + | |item2 = [[Sheet Music: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]]<br>(Sheet music) |
|image2 = [[File:SheetMusic-AlphabetSt.png|x80px|border|link=Sheet Music: Alphabet St.]] | |image2 = [[File:SheetMusic-AlphabetSt.png|x80px|border|link=Sheet Music: Alphabet St.]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|alternative = | |alternative = | ||
<!-------REFERENCES -------> | <!-------REFERENCES -------> | ||
− | |references = [[Book:_The_Vault| | + | |references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' |
* <b>Charts</b>: | * <b>Charts</b>: | ||
:'''Top Pop Singles 1955-2010'''by Joel Withburn'' ISBN 0-89820-190-X | :'''Top Pop Singles 1955-2010'''by Joel Withburn'' ISBN 0-89820-190-X |
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