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

Yesterday we looked at the 7" vinyl single for "Kiss".  The commercially sold record.  Today we look at the alternate cover version of the same release.  The serial number and the labeling are identical on both versions.  The front cover is also the same.

The difference between the two is the back cover.  On this version, the Paisley Park logo is actually printed on the back sleeve in the bottom right hand corner.  You can see the logo in black to the right of the Venus De Milo statue.

As far as I can tell, that is the only difference between the two covers.  There may be other reasons for the difference.  Such as different print editions of the same single.  But I don't know enough about record pressing to make that distinction.

What I do know is they're different and that's enough to make it worth having both as far as I'm concerned.

PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION - KISS

01. Kiss 03:46 (Prince)

02. b Or $ 03:57 (Prince)

 

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)