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|single name = Alphabet St. | |single name = Alphabet St. | ||
|single image = [[file:Alphabetst single.jpg]] | |single image = [[file:Alphabetst single.jpg]] | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 15|15 April | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 15|15 April 1988]] (UK release)<br> |
+ | [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 23|23 April 1988]] (USA 7" and 12" release) | ||
|album = [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]] | |album = [[Album: Lovesexy|Lovesexy]] | ||
|label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] / [[Paisley Park Records]] | |label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] / [[Paisley Park Records]] | ||
− | |tracks = [[Alphabet St.]] (Cont.) <small>(3:14)</small><br>[[Alphabet St.]] (Edit) <small>(2:25)</small><br>[[Alphabet St.]] (This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip) <small>(7:48)</small> | + | |tracks = [[Alphabet St.]] (Cont.) <small>(3:14)</small><br> |
+ | [[Alphabet St.]] (Edit) <small>(2:25)</small><br> | ||
+ | [[Alphabet St.]] (This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip) <small>(7:48)</small> | ||
<!------ SINGLE CHRONOLOGY --------> | <!------ SINGLE CHRONOLOGY --------> | ||
|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]]. |
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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.]]. | ||
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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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<b>Charts</b> | <b>Charts</b> | ||
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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. |
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Of note, Alphabet St. also reached number 1 position in New Zealand. | Of note, Alphabet St. also reached number 1 position in New Zealand. | ||
<!-------FORMAT 1 LIST -------> | <!-------FORMAT 1 LIST -------> | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
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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{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
| Date = 7 May 1988 | | Date = 7 May 1988 | ||
− | | Chart (Country) = '''Belgium''': | + | | Chart (Country) = '''Belgium''': Ultratop Flanders |
| Peak Position = 9 | | Peak Position = 9 | ||
| Weeks in chart = 9 | | Weeks in chart = 9 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
− | | Date = 4 Jun. | + | | Date = 4 Jun. 1988 |
| Chart (Country) = '''France''': [[France_Top_50|Nielsen & Ipsos Top 50]] | | Chart (Country) = '''France''': [[France_Top_50|Nielsen & Ipsos Top 50]] | ||
| Peak Position = 47 | | Peak Position = 47 | ||
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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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|releases = {{:Releases: Alphabet St.}} | |releases = {{:Releases: Alphabet St.}} | ||
<!-------ALBUM PROMOTION --> | <!-------ALBUM PROMOTION --> | ||
− | |album promotion = Two UK press adverts published in Smash Hits in May | + | |album promotion = Two UK press adverts published in Smash Hits in May 1988 and facsimile of an US press advert published in Dance Music Report in May 1988:<br> |
+ | [[File:AlphabetSt-UKpressadvert.png|x150px|Published in Smash Hits in May 1988]] [[File:AlphabetStUKAdvert-2.png|x150px|Published in Smash Hits in May 1988]] [[File:AlphabetStUSAdvert.png|border|x150px|Published in Dance Music Report on 6 May 1988.]] | ||
|trivia = ''[[Billboard_R&B_Chart|Billboard Hot Black Singles]] Chart progression'':<br><small>Entry position '''65''' (30 Apr. 1988), '''54''' (7 May 1988), '''36''' (14 May 1988), '''22''' (21 May 1988), '''19''' (28 May 1988), '''9''' (4 Jun. 1988), '''7''' (11 Jun. 1988), '''4''' (18 Jun. 1988), '''3''' (25 Jun. 1988), '''5''' (2 Jul. 1988), '''15''' (9 Jul. 1988), '''41''' (16 Jul. 1988), '''??''' (23 Jul. 1988), Exit position: '''??''' (30 Jul. 1988).</small><br>''More information needed.'' | |trivia = ''[[Billboard_R&B_Chart|Billboard Hot Black Singles]] Chart progression'':<br><small>Entry position '''65''' (30 Apr. 1988), '''54''' (7 May 1988), '''36''' (14 May 1988), '''22''' (21 May 1988), '''19''' (28 May 1988), '''9''' (4 Jun. 1988), '''7''' (11 Jun. 1988), '''4''' (18 Jun. 1988), '''3''' (25 Jun. 1988), '''5''' (2 Jul. 1988), '''15''' (9 Jul. 1988), '''41''' (16 Jul. 1988), '''??''' (23 Jul. 1988), Exit position: '''??''' (30 Jul. 1988).</small><br>''More information needed.'' | ||
* ''[[Billboard_Hot_100_Chart|Billboard Hot 100]] Chart progression'':<br><small>Entry position '''62''' (30 Apr. 1988), '''49''' (7 May 1988), '''33''' (14 May 1988), '''27''' (21 May 1988), '''19''' (28 May 1988), '''15''' (4 Jun. 1988), '''12''' (11 Jun. 1988), '''10''' (18 Jun. 1988), '''8''' (25 Jun. 1988), '''12''' (2 Jul. 1988), '''30''' (9 Jul. 1988), '''41''' (16 Jul. 1988), Exit position: '''71''' (23 Jul. 1988).</small> | * ''[[Billboard_Hot_100_Chart|Billboard Hot 100]] Chart progression'':<br><small>Entry position '''62''' (30 Apr. 1988), '''49''' (7 May 1988), '''33''' (14 May 1988), '''27''' (21 May 1988), '''19''' (28 May 1988), '''15''' (4 Jun. 1988), '''12''' (11 Jun. 1988), '''10''' (18 Jun. 1988), '''8''' (25 Jun. 1988), '''12''' (2 Jul. 1988), '''30''' (9 Jul. 1988), '''41''' (16 Jul. 1988), Exit position: '''71''' (23 Jul. 1988).</small> | ||
|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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