BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“The Screams Of Passion” is a song by The Family a band formed by Prince, and one of the first signed to his record label, Paisley Park Records. “The Screams of Passion” was released as the first single from their self titled debut album. The song was written by Prince, but credited to St. Paul Peterson and Susannah Melvoin. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 29, 1985 peaking at #63 after spending six weeks on the survey. “The Screams Of Passion” became a top ten single on the U.S. R&B chart peaking at #9.
The Family consisted of St. Paul (vocals, keyboards), Susannah Melvoin (vocals), Jellybean Johnson (drums) and Eric Leeds (saxophone and flute).
SIDE A:
The Screams Of Passion (Extended Version) 6:45
Written-By – St. Paul, Susannah
SIDE B:
Yes (LP Version) 4:25
Written-By – Jellybean*, Jerome*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Screams Of Passion | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #63 |
| 1985 | The Screams Of Passion | U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles | #9 |
| 1985 | The Screams Of Passion | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #10 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Paisley Park – 0-20360, Warner Bros. Records – 9 20360-0 A
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Funk, Soul
CREDITS:
Orchestra [Produced, Composed & Arranged By] – Clare Fischer
Photography By – Horst*
Producer, Arranged By – David Z., The Family (2)
NOTES:
Original versions available on the Paisley Park album “THE FAMILY”.
Made in U.S.A.
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
merci
Thank you very much Paul.
Fantastic, thank you Paul! Very much!
High Fashion was remixed and ready to go as a single also but never was released. I believe St. Paul offered a taste, was incredible.
Full Family album with Prince on lead vocals exists also. These are but small purple factoids.
I’d really welcome your vinyl rip take on the WHOLE Family album also!
You have Madhouse? Jill Jones? Mazarati? The Time? 12 inch singles?
Such a great single. I didn’t realize it charted so low on the pop charts because, at the time, I remember hearing it quite a lot.
Oh em Gee!! I remember this now.. after looking it up and seeing the video. This brought so much good memories. I also remember watching this and thinking at that time.. they sure make wearing pajamas in a video so cool. 😀
Thank you for this share DJ PaulT. 🙂
can NOT thank you enough.
YAAAAAAAASSSSSSSS! Thank you!
Thank you.
You’re welcome David 🙂
Thank you Paul for this rip. When I hear this song I think of “When doves cry”. It has a similar beat. It’s great to get it in perfect sound.
You’re welcome Daniel it does have a similar sound 🙂
Thanks so much for doing this one Paul:) Wonderful to have this in 24 bit perfection! A little history for anyone interested and not familiar. This band formed in the ashes of the split-up of The Time. Following the departure a year earlier of former band mates and (now) super producers – Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis, in ’84 Morris Day and Jesse Johnson decided to go their separate ways and Prince formed The Family with some of the remaining pieces of that side project. (Jesse Johnson formed Jesse Johnson’s Revue with 2 other former Time members). Prince wanted a female co-lead… Read more »
Thank you for sharing all of the info Thomas very interesting 🙂
What a great education of Prince’s prolific-ness you’re offering Paul. The man did so much and it’s great that you’re exposing us to so much of his body of work. I do remember this band but not sure of the song. I already love the name of the song, so I’m expecting to sing along with it (so great lyrics are presented too!). Oh and Paul, another reason I flip over your site is the many new discoveries I make. Thank you and your readers for letting me know about the Age of Chance’s version of “Kiss” as I think… Read more »
Thank you Jeff for all the praise I appreciate it so much. I hope that you enjoy this record 🙂
Stunning! Thank you Paul.
You’re welcome Carty 🙂