Prince – Batman™ (Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Label: |
Warner Bros. Records – WX 281 |
|---|---|
Format: |
Vinyl
, LP, Album, Stereo
|
Country: |
UK & Europe |
Released: |
|
Genre: |
Stage & Screen |
Style: |
Soundtrack |
Tracklist
| A1 | The Future | 4:08 | |
| A2 | Electric Chair | 4:13 | |
| A3 | The Arms Of Orion | 5:03 | |
| A4 | Partyman | 3:11 | |
| A5 | Vicki Waiting | 4:47 | |
| B1 | Trust | 4:24 | |
| B2 | Lemon Crush | 4:15 | |
| B3 | Scandalous | 6:15 | |
| B4 | Batdance | 6:13 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Warner Bros.
- Record Company – Warner Communications
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.
- Copyright © – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Copyright © – DC Comics Inc.
- Copyright © – Controversy Music
- Copyright © – Wb Music Corp.
- Copyright © – Skye Heart Music
- Published By – Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
- Published By – Skye Heart Music
- Published By – Controversy Music
- Published By – Wb Music Corp.
- Recorded At – Paisley Park Studios
- Mixed At – Paisley Park Studios
- Mixed At – The Grey Room
- Mastered At – Masterdisk
- Lacquer Cut At – Masterdisk
- Pressed By – Record Service Alsdorf
- Made By – WEA Musik GmbH
- Manufactured By – TELDEC Record Service GmbH
Credits
- Design – Tom Recchion
- Executive-Producer [Album] – Peter Guber
- Guest [Special Guest Presence] – Sheena Easton (tracks: A3)
- Illustration [Logo Illustration] – Anton Furst
- Instruments [All Other], Voice [Voices], Arranged By [All Other Instruments And Voices] – Prince
- Lacquer Cut By – HW*
- Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
- Mixed By [Mixed At The Grey Room] – Chris Lord-Alge (tracks: A2)
- Performer [All Choir Parts Performed By], Choir – Sounds Of Blackness Choir*
- Performer [All Horn Parts Performed By], Horns – Eric Leeds
- Performer [All Orchestra Parts Performed By], Orchestra – The Clare Fischer Orchestra
- Photography By [Prince] – Jeff Katz (2)
- Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer, Recorded By, Mixed By, Instruments [All Other], Voice [Voices], Arranged By [All Other Instruments And Voices], Performer [Samples Re-Arranged & Performed], Sampler [Samples Re-Arranged & Performed] – Prince
- Production Manager [Executive In Charge Of Album Production] – Gary LeMel
- Recorded By [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Heidi Hanschu
- Recorded By, Mixed By, Mastered By – Femi Jiya
- Supervised By [Music Supervisor] – Michael Dilbeck
Notes
- Issued in a cardboard sleeve with a glossy finish
- Includes poly-lined black inner sleeve with lyrics, credits and photos
- The spinal text is duplicated on the top seam.
- The back cover has the Warner 'W' logo debossed in the lower right-hand corner.
- Some copies have a triple folded merchandise sheet, called "The Batman Shop" - [see images].
- Runouts are etched except 'R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A & R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-B' which is stamped [DMM = Direct Metal Mastering]
Title sticker:
TM & © 1989 DC Comics Inc.
925 936-1
WX 281
Spine:
UK: WX 281 925 936-1 BATMAN™ Motion Picture Soundtrack
Cover:
UK: WX 281
925 936-1 Ⓤ
Labels:
925 936-1
WX 281
Inner sleeve:
[lyrics b/w photos & credits]
UK: WX 281
925 936-1
All choir, horn and orchestra parts are performed by [...]. Samples of the parts are re-arranged and performed by Prince
Special guest presence by: Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton and Kim Basinger on THE FUTURE, VICKI WAITING, PARTYMAN & BATDANCE; Sheena Easton on THE ARMS OF ORION, Femi Jiya with Anna Fantastic on PARTYMAN and Matthew Larsson on BATDANCE
Mastered at Masterdisk, New York
Sheena Easton appears courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.
TM & © 1989 DC Comics Inc. "BATMAN", "VICKI VALE", "BRUCE WAYNE" and the "JOKER" are trademarks of DC Comics Inc.
℗ 1989 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.
TM & © 1989 DC Comics Inc.
Manufactured in
[Lyrics track A1] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track A2] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track A3] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp./Skye Heart Music BMI
[Lyrics track A4] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track A5] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track B1] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track B2] © Controversy Music/ASCAP
[Lyrics track B3] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track B4] © Controversy Music/ASCAP
Similar to:
Batman™ (labels without 'G.B. only' publisher credits)
Batman™ (labels with 'G.B. only' publisher credits) [this release]
Batman™ (labels with 'G.B. only' publisher credits & slightly different font and layout)
- Includes poly-lined black inner sleeve with lyrics, credits and photos
- The spinal text is duplicated on the top seam.
- The back cover has the Warner 'W' logo debossed in the lower right-hand corner.
- Some copies have a triple folded merchandise sheet, called "The Batman Shop" - [see images].
- Runouts are etched except 'R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A & R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-B' which is stamped [DMM = Direct Metal Mastering]
Title sticker:
TM & © 1989 DC Comics Inc.
925 936-1
WX 281
Spine:
UK: WX 281 925 936-1 BATMAN™ Motion Picture Soundtrack
Cover:
UK: WX 281
925 936-1 Ⓤ
Labels:
925 936-1
WX 281
Inner sleeve:
[lyrics b/w photos & credits]
UK: WX 281
925 936-1
All choir, horn and orchestra parts are performed by [...]. Samples of the parts are re-arranged and performed by Prince
Special guest presence by: Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton and Kim Basinger on THE FUTURE, VICKI WAITING, PARTYMAN & BATDANCE; Sheena Easton on THE ARMS OF ORION, Femi Jiya with Anna Fantastic on PARTYMAN and Matthew Larsson on BATDANCE
Mastered at Masterdisk, New York
Sheena Easton appears courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.
TM & © 1989 DC Comics Inc. "BATMAN", "VICKI VALE", "BRUCE WAYNE" and the "JOKER" are trademarks of DC Comics Inc.
℗ 1989 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.
TM & © 1989 DC Comics Inc.
Manufactured in
[Lyrics track A1] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track A2] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track A3] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp./Skye Heart Music BMI
[Lyrics track A4] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track A5] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track B1] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track B2] © Controversy Music/ASCAP
[Lyrics track B3] © Controversy Music/WB Music Corp. ASCAP
[Lyrics track B4] © Controversy Music/ASCAP
Similar to:
Batman™ (labels without 'G.B. only' publisher credits)
Batman™ (labels with 'G.B. only' publisher credits) [this release]
Batman™ (labels with 'G.B. only' publisher credits & slightly different font and layout)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7599-25936-1 8
- Barcode (Scanned): 075992593618
- Price Code: Ⓤ
- Price Code (): WE 381
- Label Code: LC 0392
- Rights Society: GEMA/ BIEM
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 1): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A2 1-25936-A-INTL Set 2-DMM MASTERDISK NY HW
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 1): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-B2 1-25936-B-INTL Set 1-DMM MASTERDISK NY HW
- Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 2): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A2 1-25936-A-INTL SeT 2-DMM 13 MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SP1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B variant 2): R/S Alsdorf Ⴢ 925936-1-B 1-25936-B-INTL Set 2-DMM 31 MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SP1 II - I
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 3): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A2xxx 1-25936-A-INTL SeT 2-DMM MASTERDISK N.Y. HW
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 3): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-B2 1-25936-B-INTL SeT 1-DMM 14 MASTERDISK N.Y. HW
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 4): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A2 1-25936-A-INTL SeT 2-DMM 25 MASTERDISK N.Y. HW
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 4): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-B2X 1-25936-B- INTL - SeT 1-DMM 16 MASTERDISK N.Y. HW SP1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 5): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A2xxx 1-25936-A-INTL SeT 2-DMM MASTERDISK N-Y-HW
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 5): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-B 1-25936-B-INTL - SeT 2-DMM 57 MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SPI-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 6): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A2 1-25936-A-INTL SeT 2-DMM 15 MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SP1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 6): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-B 1-25936-B-INTL Set 2-DMM 24 MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SP1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 7): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A2 1 1-25936-A-INTL SeT 2-DMM 15 MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SP1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 7): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-B 1-25936-B-INTL Set 2-DMM 33 MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SP1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 8): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A2x 1 1-25936-A-INTL SeT 2-DMM 20 MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SP1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 8): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-B 1-25936-B-INTL Set 2-DMM 17 MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SP1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 9): R/S Alsdorf 925936-1-A2 1-25936-A-INTL SeT 2-DMM MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SP1-1 OV
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 9): R/S Alsdorf Ⴢ925936-1-B 1-25936-B-INTL SeT 2-DMM 16 MASTERDISK N-Y-HW SP4-1
Other Versions (5 of 130)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batman™ (Motion Picture Soundtrack) (LP, Album, Stereo) | Warner Bros. Records | 670.8100, 00726 | Brazil | 1989 | |||
|
Recently Edited
|
Batman™ (Motion Picture Soundtrack) (CD, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | 9 25936-2 | US | 1989 | ||
|
Recently Edited
|
Batman™ (Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Cassette, Album, SR) | Warner Bros. Records | 9 25936-4, 4-25936 | US | 1989 | ||
|
Recently Edited
|
Batman (Motion Picture Soundtrack) (CD, Album, SRC) | Warner Bros. Records | 925 936-2 | Europe | 1989 | ||
|
Recently Edited
|
Batman™ (Motion Picture Soundtrack) (LP, Album, Stereo) | Warner Bros. Records | 25936.1, 25936-1 | Australia | 1989 |
Recommendations
Reviews
-
Edited 2 years agoWholesome record! Besides the obvious great compositions and mastering, it is also outstanding how Prince's view of the Batman world —quite apart from Tim Burton's mind— surfaces in almost every track. It is very amusing how Prince role-plays the movie characters (shown for example as the "lead vocals" of each song in credits) imprinting all that sweaty, sexy, party, funny themes to a usually dim, cruel and serious world. Also remarkable the sexual tension between Bruce Wayne and Vicki Vale showcased in a very Prince-ish way like in "Lemon Crush" (exactly what kind of juice is being squeezed here?), "Vicki Waiting" (a "small organ" being played in "a cathedral"?) and "Scandalous" —let's just ignore the cheesy duet "The Arms Of Orion" which is not sexy at all. Anyways... great! -
Edited 2 years agoOne Of Prince's Best Albums. The Production Is Excellent, Dark & Moody With A Great Sense Of Fun Just Like The Tim Burton Batman Movie. Some Of Prince's Very Best Songs Are On Here From The Excellent Hard Rock Of Electric Chair To The Epic Hard Funk Of Partyman, The Sensuous R&B Ballad Scandalous, The Very Disney Styled Arms Of Orion, The One Of A Kind Batdance And The Magnificent Minimalist Funk Pop Of The Future, Trust, Lemon Crush & My Favourite Vicki Waiting. The DMM Used For This Pressing Is Really Quite Something, The Music Really Pops And Comes Alive. Beautiful Level Of Full Bodied Detail In The Highs, Mids And Lows. I Strongly Recommend Anyone Who Wants To Get This To Jump On It. -
Edited 6 years agoAn album that works well away on its own as much as it is an exclusive soundtrack to a Tim Burton film. Appearing as the "pop" side to Danny Elfman's classical score, "Batman" is a strange affair of Prince's hits and misses. The production is without doubt top-notch, the sample-heavy tricks under Prince's sleeve deliver a daring collection of twisted pop experiments.
Among these, "Batdance" alone stands out carrying the entire premise of a "soundtrack", combining moments from "The Future", "Electric Chair" and "200 Baloons" (the latter a non-album b-side track to "Batdance"). Interchangeable and magnificent with a stunning guitar solo cutting mercilessly straight down the middle, "Batdance" makes some of the other songs sound like fillers - "Electric Chair" is musically driving but lyrically doesn't live up to the title's promise. The same goes for "Vicki Waiting" and "Lemon Crush" both of which also show music appeal but these tracks' weakness lies in the shallow lyrics.
The "Batdance" appeal of a soundtrack is strongly evident in "Partyman" - a stunning, funky-as-hell dance number in reference to The Joker (the extended (video) mix is even more adorable). "Trust" es the test with a charm of its own (and like "Partyman", actually appears in the very film). "The Future" adds to this selection, and is an ideal opening track, stripped down to a minimal beat placed in a suitably creepy, gothic setting.
The unecessary soap opera sadly arrives with "The Arms Of Orion" - too typical a ballad of the time (a duet between Sheena Easton and Prince as "Vicki" and "Bruce"), too bland for a soundtrack like this one, ruining the complete picture. And if you saw the film, the Vicki / Bruce romance isn't that explicit to earn a song like this, which in fact doesn't even appear in the film anywhere, sounding even more over-the-top in trying to portray a romance between the two, that is rather on the surface.
"Scandalous", the other of the two ballads, suffers for the same reason - overcharged with erotic innuendos to an extent of hinting at a sexual climax scene in the very film (in the album version we hear some heavy female breathing), although "Scandalous" is one of Prince's finest ever songs and stands strong on its own, away from the film's context. -
Holy DMM-pressing Batman! Sounds nice and bright and crisp. No problems with my copy. Play "Trust" and "Batdance" loudly. -
Release
See all versions
Data Correct
Data Correct
For sale on Discogs
Sell a copy
250 copies from $5.33