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|single name = I Would Die 4 U | |single name = I Would Die 4 U | ||
|single image = [[Image:Iwoulddie4u single.jpg]] | |single image = [[Image:Iwoulddie4u single.jpg]] | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 26|26 November | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 26|26 November 1984]] (UK release)<br> |
+ | [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 28|28 November 1984]] (US 7" single)<br> | ||
+ | [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 19|19 December 1984]] (US 12" single) | ||
|album = [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] | |album = [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] | ||
|label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | |label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | ||
− | |tracks = [[Another Lonely Christmas]] <small>(4:51)</small><br>[[Another Lonely Christmas]] (Extended Version) <small>(6:47)</small><br>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Extended Version) <small>(10:15)</small><br>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version) <small>(2:57)</small> | + | |tracks = [[Another Lonely Christmas]] <small>(4:51)</small><br> |
+ | [[Another Lonely Christmas]] (Extended Version) <small>(6:47)</small><br> | ||
+ | [[I Would Die 4 U]] (Extended Version) <small>(10:15)</small><br> | ||
+ | [[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version) <small>(2:57)</small> | ||
<!------ SINGLE CHRONOLOGY --------> | <!------ SINGLE CHRONOLOGY --------> | ||
|previous year = 1984 | |previous year = 1984 | ||
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|next single link = [[Single: Take Me With U|Take Me With U]] | |next single link = [[Single: Take Me With U|Take Me With U]] | ||
<!-------ALBUM TEXT -------> | <!-------ALBUM TEXT -------> | ||
− | |introduction = <b>I Would Die 4 U</b> was the fourth commercially-released single from [[Prince]] | + | |introduction = <b>I Would Die 4 U</b> was the fourth commercially-released single from [[Prince]]’s seventh album [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]], the first album to be credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]] ([[Single: Syndicate|Syndicate]] and [[Single: Erotic City|Erotic City]] had also been available as promotional releases following the third commercial single, [[Single: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]). |
The single was the third to be credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]]. It was released five months after the album, and received a release around the world. The b-side, [[Another Lonely Christmas]], was previously unreleased. | The single was the third to be credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]]. It was released five months after the album, and received a release around the world. The b-side, [[Another Lonely Christmas]], was previously unreleased. | ||
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<!-------Other formats-----------> | <!-------Other formats-----------> | ||
|format3 = 7" Promo | |format3 = 7" Promo | ||
− | |7 inches = <small>(US: 7-29121, UK: SAM 230)</small> | + | |7 inches = *<small>(US: 7-29121, UK: SAM 230)</small> |
A. <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version)</b> (2:57) <br> | A. <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version)</b> (2:57) <br> | ||
B. <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version)</b> (2:57) <br> | B. <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version)</b> (2:57) <br> | ||
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AA. <b>[[Take Me With U]]</b> (3:54)<br> | AA. <b>[[Take Me With U]]</b> (3:54)<br> | ||
|format4 = 12" Promo | |format4 = 12" Promo | ||
− | |12 inches = <small>(US: PRO-A-2233)</small> | + | |12 inches = *<small>(US: PRO-A-2233)</small> |
A. <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version)</b> (2:57) <br> | A. <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version)</b> (2:57) <br> | ||
B. <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version)</b> (2:57) <br> | B. <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version)</b> (2:57) <br> | ||
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B1. <b>[[Another Lonely Christmas]]</b> (4:51) <br> | B1. <b>[[Another Lonely Christmas]]</b> (4:51) <br> | ||
B2. <b>[[Free]]</b> (5:00) | B2. <b>[[Free]]</b> (5:00) | ||
− | |other = <small>(iTunes 2007 Rhino digital reissue; [http://bigpondmusic.com/album/prince/i-would-die-4-u BPM])</small><br> | + | |other = {{SingleTitle|1=Digital}}<br> |
+ | *<small>(iTunes 2007 Rhino digital reissue; [http://bigpondmusic.com/album/prince/i-would-die-4-u BPM])</small><br> | ||
A. <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version)</b> (3:02) <br> | A. <b>[[I Would Die 4 U]] (Single Version)</b> (3:02) <br> | ||
B1. <b>[[Another Lonely Christmas]]</b> (4:53) <br> | B1. <b>[[Another Lonely Christmas]]</b> (4:53) <br> | ||
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{{Chart-Blank}} | {{Chart-Blank}} | ||
{{ChartLine-3|text= Europe}} | {{ChartLine-3|text= Europe}} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 22 Dec. 1984 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Belgium''': Ultratop Flanders | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 11 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 10 | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
| Date = 8 Dec. 1984 | | Date = 8 Dec. 1984 | ||
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|see also = | |see also = | ||
{{SeeAlso| | {{SeeAlso| | ||
− | |item1 = [[Video: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]]<br>( | + | |item1 = [[Video: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]]<br>(Music video) |
|image1 = [[File:Iwoulddie4u-tb-vid.png|x80px|link=Video: I Would Die 4 U]] | |image1 = [[File:Iwoulddie4u-tb-vid.png|x80px|link=Video: I Would Die 4 U]] | ||
− | |item2 = [[Sheet Music: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]]<br>( | + | |item2 = [[Sheet Music: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]]<br>(Sheet music) |
|image2 = [[File:SheetMusic-IWouldDie4U.png|x80px|border|link=Sheet Music: I Would Die 4 U]] | |image2 = [[File:SheetMusic-IWouldDie4U.png|x80px|border|link=Sheet Music: I Would Die 4 U]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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<!-------ALBUM PROMOTION --> | <!-------ALBUM PROMOTION --> | ||
|album promotion = '''I Would Die 4 U''' was released while [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] was still very popular, featuring the song [[I Would Die 4 U]] performed live in an almost hysterical setting - the single received a lot of cross-promotion with this release. | |album promotion = '''I Would Die 4 U''' was released while [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] was still very popular, featuring the song [[I Would Die 4 U]] performed live in an almost hysterical setting - the single received a lot of cross-promotion with this release. | ||
− | * UK press advert for this single.<br>[[File:Iwoulddie4u_UKpressadvert.jpg|150px]] | + | * UK press advert for this single.<br> |
+ | [[File:Iwoulddie4u_UKpressadvert.jpg|150px]] | ||
|trivia = | |trivia = | ||
|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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1984: Erotic City ◄ | All Singles | All Related Artists Singles | ► 1985: Take Me With U |
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