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| valign="top" width="25%"| <b>Released:</b>
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| width="75%"| March, 1990
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| [[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)<br>
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[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version) (6:24)<br>
 
[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version) (6:24)<br>
 
[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version) (6:36)<br>
 
[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version) (6:36)<br>
 
[[The Sex Of It]] (Tropical Mix) (5:44)<br>
 
[[The Sex Of It]] (Tropical Mix) (5:44)<br>
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|introduction          = <b>The Sex Of It</b> was the first single to be released from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kid_Creole_and_the_Coconuts Kid Creole and the Coconuts]’ eighth album [[Album: Private Waters In The Great Divide|Private Waters In The Great Divide]] (their third album on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_Records Columbia Records]). It was released two weeks after the album in North America, the UK and Europe. The b-side, ''He’s Takin’ The Rap'', was also taken from the album. [[The Sex Of It]] featured [[Prince]] as a writer, co-producer and performer, although his musical input was uncredited.
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<b>The Sex Of It</b> was the first single to be released from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kid_Creole_and_the_Coconuts Kid Creole and the Coconuts]' eighth album [[Album: Private Waters In The Great Divide|Private Waters In The Great Divide]] (their third album on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_Records Columbia Records]). It was released a few weeks before the album, and was released in North America, the UK and Europe. The b-side, ''He's Takin' The Rap'', was also taken from the album. [[The Sex Of It]] featured [[Prince]] as a writer, co-producer and performer, although his musical input was uncredited.
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The single did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and reached only number 85 on the Billboard R&B Chart while it reached position 19 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play chart. It also reached number 29 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart.
 
The single did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and reached only number 85 on the Billboard R&B Chart while it reached position 19 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play chart. It also reached number 29 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart.
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A. <b>[[The Sex Of It]]</b> (3:32)<br>
 
A. <b>[[The Sex Of It]]</b> (3:32)<br>
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A. <b>[[The Sex Of It]]</b> (3:32)<br>
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A1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
A1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
A2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
A2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
B1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Radio Version)</b> (3:32)<br>
 
B1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Radio Version)</b> (3:32)<br>
 
B2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version)</b> (6:24)<br>
 
B2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version)</b> (6:24)<br>
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A. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
A. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
B1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
B1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
B2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version)</b> (6:24)<br>
 
B2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version)</b> (6:24)<br>
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1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]]</b> (3:32)<br>
 
1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]]</b> (3:32)<br>
 
2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
3. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
3. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
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1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
3. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version)</b> (6:24)<br>
 
3. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version)</b> (6:24)<br>
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A. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Tropical Mix)</b> (5:44)<br>
 
A. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Tropical Mix)</b> (5:44)<br>
 
B. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Radio Version)</b> (3:32)<br>
 
B. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Radio Version)</b> (3:32)<br>
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A1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
A1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
A2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
A2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
B. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Paisley Mix)</b> (3:32)<br>
 
B. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Paisley Mix)</b> (3:32)<br>
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1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Single Version)</b> (3:32)<br>
 
1. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Single Version)</b> (3:32)<br>
 
2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
2. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (Extended Remix Version)</b> (6:26)<br>
 
3. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
3. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Version)</b> (6:36)<br>
 
4. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version)</b> (6:24)<br>
 
4. <b>[[The Sex Of It]] (House Dub Version)</b> (6:24)<br>
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| Date            = 14 Apr. 1990
 
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* Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003 ''by Joel Withburn''. (ISBN 0-89820-156-X)
 
* Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003 ''by Joel Withburn''. (ISBN 0-89820-156-X)
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Latest revision as of 19:14, 27 June 2022

Keepittogether single.jpg 1990: Keep It Together ◄ All Singles All Related Artists Singles ► 1990: Jerk Out Jerkout single.jpg
The Sex Of It
Thesexofit single.jpg

Single details

Released: 2 April 1990
Related album: Private Waters In The Great Divide
Label(s): Columbia Records
Non-Album track(s):

The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
The Sex Of It (House Dub Version) (6:24)
The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
The Sex Of It (Tropical Mix) (5:44)

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
UK:: Gallup Singles Chart 14 Apr. 1990 29 5
USA: Billboard R&B Chart 28 Apr. 1990 85 4
USA:Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play Chart 5 May 1990 19 7
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in the USA or elsewhere
Awards
This single has not received any awards in the USA or elsewhere

See also

Private Waters In The Great Divide
(Album) 		'
Privatewatersinthegreatdivide album.jpg

The Sex Of It was the first single to be released from Kid Creole and the Coconuts’ eighth album Private Waters In The Great Divide (their third album on Columbia Records). It was released two weeks after the album in North America, the UK and Europe. The b-side, He’s Takin’ The Rap, was also taken from the album. The Sex Of It featured Prince as a writer, co-producer and performer, although his musical input was uncredited.

The single did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and reached only number 85 on the Billboard R&B Chart while it reached position 19 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play chart. It also reached number 29 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart.


Track listing
7" 12"

A. The Sex Of It (3:32)
B. He’s Takin’ The Rap

  • Cat #: UK & NET: 655698 7


Cassette

A. The Sex Of It (3:32)
B. He’s Takin’ The Rap

  • Cat #: USA: 38T 73256

A1. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
A2. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
B1. The Sex Of It (Radio Version) (3:32)
B2. The Sex Of It (House Dub Version) (6:24)

  • Cat #: USA: 44 69204

A. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
B1. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
B2. The Sex Of It (House Dub Version) (6:24)

  • Cat #: UK & EUR: 655698 8

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
3" CD 12" Promo

1. The Sex Of It (3:32)
2. He’s Takin’ The Rap

  • Cat #: AUT & NET: 655698 1

 JAP: CSDS 8128


5" CD

1. The Sex Of It (3:32)
2. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
3. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)

  • Cat #: UK: 655698 2

1. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
2. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
3. The Sex Of It (House Dub Version) (6:24)

  • Cat #: EUR: 655698 3

A. The Sex Of It (Tropical Mix) (5:44)
B. The Sex Of It (Radio Version) (3:32)

  • Cat #: UK: XPR 1527

A1. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
A2. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
B. The Sex Of It (Paisley Mix) (3:32)

  • Cat #: UK: XPR 1502


5" CD Promo

1. The Sex Of It (Single Version) (3:32)
2. The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version) (6:26)
3. The Sex Of It (House Version) (6:36)
4. The Sex Of It (House Dub Version) (6:24)

  • Cat #: UK: CSK 73256


Releases
7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
UK 7" 655698 7 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
Keepittogether single.jpg 1990
Keep It Together 		All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1990
Jerk Out 		Jerkout single.jpg
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