Controversy (SRC pressing)

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

Annotation

Specialty Records Corporation (SRC) pressing, denoted by "SP" etched in runouts and "E A S T" embossed around the center hole on side B. Remainder of runouts etched, "SLM" stamped.

Similar to another SRC pressing, Controversy, which features additional Allied Record Company markings in runouts.

Hype sticker with catalog number affixed to shrinkwrap:
Contains the Hit Single Controversy plus Limited Edition Color Poster

Cover:
Recorded And Mixed In Uptown, Hollywood Sound And Sunset Sound ... Mastered ... At A&M Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc., a subsidiary and licensee of Warner Bros. Inc., a Warner Communications Company ... © 1981 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A.

Labels:
©&℗ 1981 Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Poster:
Issued with 22" × 33" (55.9 cm × 83.9 cm) folded poster.
©1981 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. BSK 3601

Vinyl:
Housed in clear company poly dust sleeve with "WB-Shield" logo wallpaper design, product number 5873 4.
Barcode (Text): 7599-23601-1
Barcode (Scanned): 075992360111
Other (Inner sleeve): 5873 4
Rights Society: ASCAP
Pressing Plant ID (Embossed around side B center hole): E A S T
Pressing Plant ID (Runout etching): SP
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): 0-1 SM3-1 BSK-1-3601-(RE-1)-S2 + SP. SLM + △ 9̶6̶4̶-̶X̶ ̶ 952
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): 0-1 SM2-2 BSK-2-3601-S2 + SP. SLM + △ 952-X
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): 0-1 SM3-1 BSK-1-3601-(RE-1)-S2 + SP. SLM + △ 9̶6̶4̶-̶X̶ ̶ 952
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): 0-1SM1-1 BSK-2-3601-S2 + SP. SLM + △ 952-X

Annotation last modified on 2024-08-21 18:41 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