When Doves Cry

When Doves Cry

8cm CD

When Doves Cry

Single by Prince and The Revolution

Released 16 May 1984

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Tracklist

1
When Doves Cry (album version)
Prince
5:54
4.2 ★
2
Purple Rain
Prince
8:45
4.3 ★

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Release credits

Bobby Z.
drum machine [2], electronic drum set, percussion [2]
Brownmark
background vocals [2], electric bass guitar [2]
David Coleman
cello [2]
David Leonard
recording [2]
David Z.
recording [2]
Dr. Fink
background vocals [2], electric grand piano [2]
Lisa Coleman
background vocals [2], strings, synthesizer [2]
Novi Novog
viola [2], violin [2]
Prince
arranger, drum machine [1], electric guitar, lead vocals, performer [2], producer, strings [2], synthesizer [1, 1-2]
Suzie Katayama
cello [2]
The Revolution
arranger [2], performer [2], producer [2]
Wendy Melvoin
background vocals [2], electric guitar [2], strings [2]

Issues

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(Combined release view)
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When Doves Cry
7" Vinyl (SRC pressing, see annotation)
16 May 1984
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When Doves Cry
7" Vinyl (SRC pressing, see annotation)
16 May 1984
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When Doves Cry
12" Vinyl
13 June 1984
ビートに抱かれて
7" Vinyl (purple vinyl)
25 July 1984
ビートに抱かれて
7" Vinyl (black vinyl)
25 July 1984
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When Doves Cry
7" Vinyl
1984
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When Doves Cry
12" Vinyl
1984
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Twelve Inches on Tape
Cassette
1984
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When Doves Cry
2x 12" Vinyl
1984
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When Doves Cry / 17 Days
7" Vinyl
1984
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When Doves Cry
7" Vinyl
1984
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When Doves Cry / Let’s Go Crazy
7" Vinyl
1987
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When Doves Cry / Purple Rain
8cm CD
1989
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When Doves Cry
CD
25 June 1990
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When Doves Cry (Atmos mix)
Digital Media
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When Doves Cry
Digital Media
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When Doves Cry
12" Vinyl
1984
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When Doves Cry
Flexi-disc
1984