Sign “☮︎” the Times (Fatbox, Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, No SID Codes, alt barcode)

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Thick 'Fatbox' jewel case & two booklets.

DIFFERENT barcode type face when compared to This Release

Back tray insert:
Price code under barcode: FRANCE WE 893

Paisley Park, manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company (Warner logo)® © 1987 Paisley Park Records Inc. ℗ 1987 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the US. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Printed in USA 2-25577

Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf · Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf · (Warner 'W' logo) A Warner Communications Company

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Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf

℗ 1987 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S.
Paisley Park, manufactured and distributed by
Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communica-
tions Company (Warner 'W' logo)

The catalogue numbers appear multifaceted as follows:
925 577-2 (front tray insert spine, discs, heart-sticker)
9 25577-2 (back tray insert spine)
2-25577 (back tray insert, after the legal text)

Label Code: LC 0392
Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM

Annotation last modified on 2025-05-27 16:38 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Sign “☮︎” the Times
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (from 1986-07-15 until 1986-07-16)
drum machine [LinnDrum], electric guitar, sampler [Fairlight CMI] and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (from 1986-07-15 until 1986-07-16)
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 1987)
recorded at:
Sunset Sound, Studio 3 in Hollywood (from 1986-07-15 until 1986-07-16)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
Sign “☮︎” the Times (from 1986-07-15 until 1986-07-16)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Shanachie
34:57
2Play in the Sunshine
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
12 string guitar, drum machine [Linn LM-1], drums (drum set), electric bass guitar, electric guitar, piano, sampler [Ensoniq Mirage], sampler [Fairlight CMI], synthesizer [Prophet VS] and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
background vocals:
Susannah Melvoin
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 1987)
recorded at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood (from 1986-11-26 until 1987-01)
recording of:
Play in the Sunshine
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
35:05
3Housequake
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
drum machine [Linn LM-1], electric bass guitar, electric guitar, sampler [Fairlight CMI], synthesizer [Oberheim OB-8] and synthesizer [Prophet VS]:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist) (on 1986-10-18)
trumpet:
Atlanta Bliss (on 1986-10-18)
background vocals:
Susannah Melvoin
lead vocals:
Camille (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
other vocals [party vocals]:
Gilbert Davison (Prince’s head of security), Todd Herreman, Coke Johnson, Brad Marsh, Susan Rogers (US sound engineer) and Mike Soltys (Bass & Property Technician)
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 1987)
recorded at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood (on 1986-10-18, on 1986-10-27, on 1987-11-07)
recording of:
Housequake
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
34:42
4The Ballad of Dorothy Parker
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1986)
drum machine [Linn LM-1], electric bass guitar, Hammond organ, sampler [Fairlight CMI], synthesizer [Yamaha DX7] and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1986)
background vocals:
Susannah Melvoin (in 1986)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Galpin Blvd Home Studio in Chanhassen (on 1986-03-16)
mixed at:
Galpin Blvd Home Studio in Chanhassen (on 1986-03-15, on 1986-04-15, on 1986-04-17, from 1986-06-04 until 1986-06-05)
recording of:
The Ballad of Dorothy Parker (in 1986)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.354:02
5It
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
electric guitar, sampler [Fairlight CMI] and lead 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 1987)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood (on 1986-05-11)
recording of:
It
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2.755:10
6Starfish and Coffee
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
drum machine [Linn LM-1], drums (drum set), electric bass guitar, electric guitar, piano, sampler [Ensoniq Mirage], sampler [Fairlight CMI], tambourine and lead 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 1987)
recorded at:
Galpin Blvd Home Studio in Chanhassen (in 1986: effects) and Galpin Blvd Home Studio in Chanhassen (from 1986-04-19 until 1986-04-20)
recording of:
Starfish and Coffee (in 1986-04)
lyricist:
Susannah Melvoin and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
32:50
7Slow Love
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
drums (drum set), electric bass guitar, electric grand piano [Yamaha CP-80], finger cymbals, piano, synthesizer [Oberheim OB-Xa] and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
electric guitar:
Wendy Melvoin and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
trumpet:
Atlanta Bliss
background vocals:
Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer) and Wendy Melvoin
strings arranger:
Clare Fischer
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 1987)
recorded at:
Kiowa Trail Home Studio in Chanhassen (on 1984-07-01), Galpin Blvd Home Studio in Chanhassen (on 1986-06-03: strings; on 1986-06-04: saxophone, trumpet), One on One Studios in North Hollywood (on 1986-07-11) and Sunset Sound in Hollywood (on 1986-07-13)
mixed at:
Galpin Blvd Home Studio in Chanhassen (on 1986-06-03) and Sunset Sound in Hollywood (on 1986-06-12, on 1986-07-13, on 1986-07-19)
recording of:
Slow Love (from 1984 until 1986)
lyricist and composer:
Carole Davis (singer/song-writer, recording artist & actress)
writer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2.654:22
8Hot Thing
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
cowbell, drum machine [Linn LM-1], electric bass guitar, electric guitar, sampler [Fairlight CMI], synthesizer [Oberheim OB-8], synthesizer [Prophet VS], tambourine and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist) (from 1986-08-06 until 1986-08-07)
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 1987)
recorded at:
Galpin Blvd Home Studio in Chanhassen (from 1986-08-06 until 1986-08-07)
recording of:
Hot Thing (from 1986-08-06 until 1986-08-07)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
35:39
9Forever in My Life
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
acoustic guitar, drum machine [Linn LM-1] and lead 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 1987)
recording of:
Forever in My Life
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2.653:30
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#TitleRatingLength
1U Got the Look
engineer:
Coke Johnson, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Susan Rogers (US sound engineer)
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
cymbal and drum machine [Linn LM-1], hi-hat and timbales:
Sheila E.
electric guitar, sampler [Fairlight CMI] and synthesizer [Prophet VS]:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
lead vocals:
Camille (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sheena Easton
performer:
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 1987)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood
music videos:
U Got the Look by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recording of:
U Got the Look (from 1986-12-21 until 1986-12-23)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
3.853:48
2If I Was Your Girlfriend
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
drum machine [Linn LM-1], electric bass guitar, sampler [Fairlight CMI] and synthesizer [Prophet VS]:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
lead vocals:
Camille (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 1987)
recorded at:
Sunset Sound, Studio 3 in Hollywood (on 1986-11-02)
recording of:
If I Was Your Girlfriend (on 1986-11-02)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
35:02
3Strange Relationship
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
congas:
Sheila E.
drum machine [LinnDrum], electric bass guitar and synthesizer [Yamaha DX7]:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
electric guitar:
Wendy Melvoin and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
sampler [Fairlight CMI]:
Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer), Wendy Melvoin and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
tambourine:
Wendy Melvoin
lead vocals:
Camille (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 1987)
recording of:
Strange Relationship
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2.754:01
4I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
acoustic guitar, drum machine [LinnDrum], electric bass guitar, electric guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1986-07-16)
sampler [Fairlight CMI] and synthesizer [Oberheim OB-8]:
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 1987)
recorded at:
Sunset Sound, Studio 3 in Hollywood (on 1986-07-16)
music videos:
I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recording of:
I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (on 1986-07-16)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.56:29
5The Cross
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
drums (drum set), electric bass guitar, electric guitar, sampler [Ensoniq Mirage], sampler [Fairlight CMI] and lead 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 1987)
recording of:
The Cross
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
34:49
6It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
electric bass guitar:
Brownmark
electric guitar:
Wendy Melvoin, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Miko Weaver
electronic drum set [Simmons SDS-V]:
Bobby Z.
keyboard:
Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer) and Dr. Fink
keyboard [Yamaha KX88] and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
percussion and lead vocals [Transmississippirap]:
Sheila E.
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
trumpet:
Atlanta Bliss
background vocals:
Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer), Jill Jones (American singer, songwriter, and actress) and Wendy Melvoin
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 1987)
recording of:
It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night
lyricist:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
composer:
Dr. Fink, Eric Leeds (saxophonist) and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.359:02
7Adore
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (from 1986-11-19 until 1986-11-24)
drum machine [Linn LM-1], electric bass guitar, Hammond organ and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (from 1986-11-19 until 1986-11-24)
sampler [Ensoniq Mirage], sampler [Fairlight CMI] and synthesizer [Prophet VS]:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist) (from 1986-11-19 until 1986-11-24)
trumpet:
Atlanta Bliss (from 1986-11-19 until 1986-11-24)
viola:
Novi Novog (from 1986-11-19 until 1986-11-24)
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 1987)
part of:
Prince: Love Songs (number: 1) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 431)
recording of:
Adore (from 1986-11-19 until 1986-11-24)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2.656:29

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