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|album                  = [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]
 
|album                  = [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]
 
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|label                  = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.]
|tracks                = [[Syndicate segues#Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine|Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine]] <small>(0:14)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia introducing Happy Birthday Mr. Christian|Apollonia introducing Happy Birthday Mr. Christian]] <small>(0:15)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter|Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter]] <small>(0:10)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia's Message to Japan|Apollonia's Message to Japan]] <small>(0:12)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Prince introducing Purple Rain|Prince introducing Purple Rain]] <small>(0:04)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark|Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark]] <small>(0:10)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Sheila E.'s Christmas Message|Sheila E.'s Christmas Message]] <small>(0:04)</small>
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|tracks                = [[Syndicate segues#Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine|Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine]] <small>(0:14)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia introducing Happy Birthday Mr. Christian|Apollonia introducing Happy Birthday Mr. Christian]] <small>(0:15)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter|Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter]] <small>(0:10)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia’s Message to Japan|Apollonia’s Message to Japan]] <small>(0:12)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Prince introducing Purple Rain|Prince introducing Purple Rain]] <small>(0:04)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark|Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark]] <small>(0:10)</small><br>[[Syndicate segues#Sheila E.’s Christmas Message|Sheila E.’s Christmas Message]] <small>(0:04)</small>
 
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|introduction          = <b>Syndicate</b> was a promotional release connected with [[Prince]]'s seventh album [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] (the first album to be credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]]), although the only musical track to be included on the single was [[Another Lonely Christmas]], which was not included on the album.  
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|introduction          = <b>Syndicate</b> was a promotional release connected with [[Prince]]’s sixth album [[Album: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] (the first album to be credited to [[Prince and the Revolution]]), although the only musical track to be included on the single was [[Another Lonely Christmas]], which was not included on the album.  
  
 
The b-side contains seven short messages by [[Prince]], [[Apollonia]] and [[Sheila E.]] designed to be played by radio stations before their music. [[Syndicate segues#Prince introducing Purple Rain|Prince introducing Purple Rain]] is an audio clip from the movie [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]. The single was intended purely for radio stations, and has a "not for sale" message on the label.
 
The b-side contains seven short messages by [[Prince]], [[Apollonia]] and [[Sheila E.]] designed to be played by radio stations before their music. [[Syndicate segues#Prince introducing Purple Rain|Prince introducing Purple Rain]] is an audio clip from the movie [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]. The single was intended purely for radio stations, and has a "not for sale" message on the label.
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A. <b>[[Another Lonely Christmas]]</b> (4:51)<br>
 
A. <b>[[Another Lonely Christmas]]</b> (4:51)<br>
 
B1. <b>[[Syndicate segues#Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark|Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark]]</b> (0:10)<br>
 
B1. <b>[[Syndicate segues#Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark|Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark]]</b> (0:10)<br>
B2. <b>[[Syndicate segues#Sheila E.'s Christmas Message|Sheila E.'s Christmas Message]]</b> (0:04)<br>
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B2. <b>[[Syndicate segues#Sheila E.’s Christmas Message|Sheila E.’s Christmas Message]]</b> (0:04)<br>
B3. <b>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia's Message to Japan|Apollonia's Message to Japan]]</b> (0:12)<br>
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B3. <b>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia’s Message to Japan|Apollonia’s Message to Japan]]</b> (0:12)<br>
 
B4. <b>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter|Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter]]</b> (0:10)<br>
 
B4. <b>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter|Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter]]</b> (0:10)<br>
 
B5. <b>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine|Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine]]</b> (0:14)<br>
 
B5. <b>[[Syndicate segues#Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine|Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine]]</b> (0:14)<br>
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Revision as of 07:31, 29 March 2021

Purplerain single.jpg 1984: Purple Rain All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1984: Erotic City Eroticcity single.jpg
Syndicate

Syndicate single.jpg

Single details


Released: Late November 1984 - Japan promotional release only
Related album: Purple Rain
Label(s): Warner Bros.
Non-Album track(s):

Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine (0:14)
Apollonia introducing Happy Birthday Mr. Christian (0:15)
Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter (0:10)
Apollonia’s Message to Japan (0:12)
Prince introducing Purple Rain (0:04)
Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark (0:10)
Sheila E.’s Christmas Message (0:04)

Charts, Certifications & Awards


Charts
This single has not charted in Japan
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in Japan
Awards
This single has not received any awards in Japan

See also


I Would Die 4 U
(single)
 
Iwoulddie4u single.jpg

Syndicate was a promotional release connected with Prince’s sixth album Purple Rain (the first album to be credited to Prince and the Revolution), although the only musical track to be included on the single was Another Lonely Christmas, which was not included on the album.

The b-side contains seven short messages by Prince, Apollonia and Sheila E. designed to be played by radio stations before their music. Prince introducing Purple Rain is an audio clip from the movie Purple Rain. The single was intended purely for radio stations, and has a "not for sale" message on the label.


Track listing
7"

A. Another Lonely Christmas (4:51)
B1. Sheila E. introducing The Belle Of St. Mark (0:10)
B2. Sheila E.’s Christmas Message (0:04)
B3. Apollonia’s Message to Japan (0:12)
B4. Apollonia introducing Sex Shooter (0:10)
B5. Apollonia introducing Blue Limousine (0:14)
B6. Apollonia introducing Happy Birthday Mr. Christian (0:15)
B7. Prince introducing Purple Rain (0:04)

  • Cat #: JP: PS-1025:
  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
MC 12"

This single wasn’t released on cassette.

This single wasn’t released on 12".

This single wasn’t released in any other format.


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

Japan 7" PS-1025 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
Purplerain single.jpg 1984
Purple Rain
All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1984
Erotic City
Eroticcity single.jpg