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|introduction          = <b>Players’ Ball</b> was the first single to be released from [[Mazarati]]’s first album [[Album: Mazarati|Mazarati]]. It was released shortly before the album. The single contained an edit of the track [[I Guess It’s All Over]], co-written by [[Prince]], and not available elsewhere (the full version was included on the album also). <br><br>The a-side, ''Players’ Ball'', did not involve [[Prince]].  
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<b>Players' Ball</b> was the first single to be released from [[Mazarati]]’s first album [[Album: Mazarati|Mazarati]]. It was released shortly before the album. The single contained an edit of the track [[I Guess It’s All Over]], co-written by [[Prince]], and not available elsewhere (the full version was included on the album also). <br><br>The a-side, ''Players' Ball'', did not involve [[Prince]].  
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A. <b>Players' Ball</b><br>
 
A. <b>Players' Ball</b><br>
 
B. <b>[[I Guess It’s All Over]]</b> (3:30)<br>
 
B. <b>[[I Guess It’s All Over]]</b> (3:30)<br>
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A. <b>Players' Ball (Extended Version)</b><br>
 
A. <b>Players' Ball (Extended Version)</b><br>
 
B. <b>[[I Guess It’s All Over]] (LP Version)</b> (4:56)<br>
 
B. <b>[[I Guess It’s All Over]] (LP Version)</b> (4:56)<br>
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Revision as of 13:37, 7 April 2021

Ifyoufeellikedancin single.jpg 1986: If You Feel Like Dancin’ ◄ All Singles All Related Artists Singles ► 1986: 100 MPH 100mph single.jpg
Players’ Ball
Playersball single.jpg

Single details

Released: 11 April 1986
Related album: Mazarati
Label(s): Paisley Park Records
Non-Album track(s):

I Guess It’s All Over (3:30)

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
Billboard Black Singles Chart, USA 29 Mar. 1986 79 6
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in the USA
Awards
This single has not received any awards in the USA

Players’ Ball was the first single to be released from Mazarati’s first album Mazarati. It was released shortly before the album. The single contained an edit of the track I Guess It’s All Over, co-written by Prince, and not available elsewhere (the full version was included on the album also).

The a-side, Players’ Ball, did not involve Prince.


Track listing
7" 12"

A. Players' Ball
B. I Guess It’s All Over (3:30)

  • Cat #: US/CA: 7-28759

A. Players' Ball (Extended Version)
B. I Guess It’s All Over (LP Version) (4:56)

  • Cat #: US: 9 20438-0 A

GER: 920 438-0)

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
7" Promo 12" Promo

This single was not issued as a 7" promo.

This single was not issued as a 12" promo.

This record wasn’t issued in any other format (cassette, CD, digital).


Releases
7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
USA 7" 7-28759 center center center center

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
Ifyoufeellikedancin single.jpg 1986
If You Feel Like Dancin’ 		All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1986
100 MPH 		100mph single.jpg
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