December 6, 1993 - Prince

Controversy (Part 2 of a 2 disc set) is re-released as a single in the UK, to promote the The Hits 1, The Hits 2 and The Hits / The B-Sides

"Controversy" was the third single from Prince's compilation albums "The Hits 1" and "The Hits 2," specifically featured on "The Hits 2" and also included as the second disc of "The Hits / The B-Sides."

Released exclusively in the UK three months after the album, where it was the second single, it was not made available in other regions. This release continued the approach initiated with the UK version of the "Peach" single, offering b-sides that were single versions of lesser-known hits not featured on "The Hits 1" or "The Hits 2," thus serving as an extension to these albums.

Significantly, "New Power Generation Pt. II" is part of this release, uniquely presented without its counterpart "Pt. I" (which is included in both "Graffiti Bridge" and the "New Power Generation" single).

This single is distinct from the 1981 "Controversy" single in terms of artwork and track list, aside from the title track, which warrants its individual entry. The cover art and some b-sides are similar to the "Pink Cashmere" single, which, while not released in the UK, was available in other parts of Europe concurrently.

The single reached number 5 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart.

RELEASES

A. Controversy (Edit) (3:35)

B. The Future (Remix) (6:25)

References:

UK picture disc: W0215P

1. Controversy (Edit) (3:35)

2. The Future (Remix) (6:25)

3. Glam Slam (5:04)

4. D.M.S.R. (8:15)

References:

UK: W0215CD1