Controversy (SRC pressing, Allied metal parts)

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

Annotation

Matrix/Runout:
Specialty Records Corporation used US mothers, galvanized by Sheffield Lab Matrix for Allied Record Company which can be identified by the appearance of a long etched string including "△ 00000-X" and the Allied 'ɑ' logo-stamp

Barcode (Text): 7599-23601-1
Barcode (Scanned): 075992360111
Rights Society: ASCAP
Other (Mastering suite's runout stamp): SLM
Other (Mastering suite's runout stamp): Allied 'ɑ' logo
Pressing Plant ID (Side B label, embossed around center hole): E A S T
Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 1): BSK-1-3601-(RE-1)-S1 Allied 'ɑ' logo B-16192-RE-1-S1 0-1 SM1-3 SP. + SLM + △ 952
Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 1): Allied 'ɑ' logo B-16193-S1 BSK-2-3601-S1 + SLM + △ 952-X 0-1 SM3-2 SP.

Annotation last modified on 2025-03-23 22:31 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