Single: The Sex Of It

1990: Keep It Together ◄

► 1990: Jerk Out

The Sex Of It

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)	'

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

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country	Format	Cat. Number	Comments	Front	Back	Label 1	Label 2

None