PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION - KISS (7" VINYL) 7-28751

"Kiss" is the first single from the "Parade" soundtrack.  It was released for commercial sale in the US on February 05, 1986.  The initial release for the single was vinyl.  Both 7" and 12" versions.  There are two versions of this 7" single.  I believe this one is the standard version most readily available with the other being the alternate.  The difference is a small variance in the cover art.  Since I have copies of both, I'll follow this one up with the alternate tomorrow.

The version of 'Kiss' appearing on this single is considered the single version.  The second track, 'b Or $' is a true b-side.  A b-side is a song not included on the main album release and is exclusively limited to release on the single.

The story behind 'Kiss' is rather intense.  Supposedly, at the request of Mazarati, Prince provided an snippet acoustic demo of a song idea.  David Z. worked on the song and Prince returned to find the version of 'Kiss' we're familiar with today.  David Z. fleshed out the music and finished the lyrics, however, he does not receive a writing credit.  Prince is credited as the sole author of 'b Or $' by the Library of Congress copyright info.  However, the credit on the vinyl is Prince and the Revolution.

PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION - KISS
01. Kiss 03:46 (Prince)
02. b Or $ 03:57 (Prince)