Controversy (STRAWBERRY (G) R/S Alsdorf, GEMA/Biem, WE 351)

~ Release by Prince (see all versions of this release, 21 available)

Annotation

WB 56 950 on labels.
WB K 56 950 (BSK 3601) on back cover & spine.
This version doesn't have a GB publishing credit on labels.
Matrix / Runout (A Side label): BSK 3601-1
Matrix / Runout (B Side label): BSK 3601-2
Matrix / Runout (A Side stamped Ø, X, F etched): Ø STRAWBERRY (G) R/S Alsdorf 56950 AX F
Matrix / Runout (B Side stamped Ø etched): Ø STRAWBERRY (C) R/S Alsdorf 56950 B2
Rights Society: GEMA / Biem
Label Code: LC 0392
Price Code (Germany): Ⓩ
Price Code (France): WE 351

Matrix/runout indicates pressing from 1981-1983, date is unconfirmed.

Annotation last modified on 2025-05-26 14:34 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼12" Vinyl
#TitleRatingLength
A1Controversy
engineer:
Mick Guzauski, Bob Mockler (engineer) and Ross Pallone
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
background vocals:
Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Kiowa Trail Home Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (in 1981)
mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1981-08-14 until 1981-08-23)
recording of:
Controversy (from 1981-04-01 until 1981-08-13)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
47:14
A2Sexuality
engineer:
Mick Guzauski (in 1981), Bob Mockler (engineer) (in 1981) and Ross Pallone (in 1981)
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1981)
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1981)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1981)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Hollywood Sound Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1981) and Kiowa Trail Home Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (in 1981)
mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1981-08-14 until 1981-08-23)
recording of:
Sexuality (in 1981)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
34:20
A3Do Me, Baby
engineer:
Mick Guzauski, Bob Mockler (engineer) and Ross Pallone
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1981)
mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1981-08-14 until 1981-08-23)
part of:
Prince: Love Songs (number: 8)
recording of:
Do Me, Baby (from 1981-06 until 1981-08-23)
lyricist:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
composer:
André Cymone
publisher:
Controversy Music
3.357:47
B1Private Joy
engineer:
Mick Guzauski, Bob Mockler (engineer) and Ross Pallone
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1981-08-16)
drum machine [Linn LM-1]:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1981-08-16)
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1981-08-16)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1981-08-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1981-08-16)
recording of:
Private Joy (on 1981-08-16)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
3.654:25
B2Ronnie, Talk to Russia
engineer:
Mick Guzauski, Bob Mockler (engineer) and Ross Pallone
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
background vocals:
Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1981)
mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1981-08-14 until 1981-08-23)
recording of:
Ronnie, Talk to Russia
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
31:48
B3Let’s Work
engineer:
Mick Guzauski, Bob Mockler (engineer) and Ross Pallone
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Hollywood Sound Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1981)
mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1981-08-14 until 1981-08-23)
recording of:
Let’s Work (in 1981)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
3.653:57
B4Annie Christian
engineer:
Mick Guzauski (in 1981), Bob Mockler (engineer) (in 1981) and Ross Pallone (in 1981)
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1981)
drum machine [Korg Mini Pops SR-120], guitar and keyboard:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1981)
vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1981)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1981)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1981)
mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1981-08-14 until 1981-08-23)
recording of:
Annie Christian (from 1981-03 until 1981-08)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
2.654:21
B5Jack U Off
engineer:
Mick Guzauski, Bob Mockler (engineer) and Ross Pallone
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
drums (drum set) and electronic drum set [Pearl SY-1 Syncussion]:
Bobby Z.
instruments and vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
synthesizer [Oberheim OB-SX] and background vocals:
Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer)
synthesizer [Oberheim OB-X]:
Dr. Fink
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Hollywood Sound Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1981-06)
mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1981-08-14 until 1981-08-23)
recording of:
Jack U Off
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
3.53:12

Credits

Release

manufactured in:Germany
mastering:Bernie Grundman
manufactured by:Record Service GmbH
copyrighted (©) by:Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1981)
manufactured at:Record Service GmbH Alsdorf in Alsdorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia), Germany
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/9878670 [info]