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Batman Soundtrack
The soundtrack to Batman benefited a great deal from the success of the movie. The semi-title track "Batdance" was a large hit and it helped the album significantly.

Musically, the electronic sounding album was interesting. Prince was experimenting significantly with drum machine programming and the use of orchestration during pop songs. The sound of the songs flowed together well, with little filler, making it an enjoyable effort.


Track Listing

  1. The Future
  2. Electric Chair
  3. The Arms Of Orion
  4. Partyman
  5. Vicki Waiting
  6. Trust
  7. Lemon Crush
  8. Scandalous
  9. Batdance

General Data

United States
Release Date June 20, 1989
Cat. Number CD 25936 and 25978 [In Batman logo tin]/ Vinyl 25936
Peak Position 1 (6)
Status Platinum x 2
Singles Batdance/ Partyman/ The Arms Of Orion/ Scandalous

Europe
Release Date ?
Cat. Number CD 925 936 and 925 489 [In Batman logo tin]/ Vinyl WX 281
Peak Position ?
Status ?
Singles Batdance/ Partyman/ The Arms Of Orion

Japan
Release Date July 25, 1989
Cat. Number WPCR-359
Peak Position ?
Status ?
Singles Batdance/ Partyman/ The Arms Of Orion/ Scandalous [Mini Album]

Additional Information

Time: 42 Minutes
Musicians:

  • Prince (vocals, various instruments).
  • Personnel: Atlanta Bliss (horns), Clair Fisher Orchestra (orchestra parts), Eric Leeds (flute), Sounds Of Blackness Choir (vocals).
  • Guests: Kim Basinger (voice), Sheena Easton, Anna Fantastic (vocals), Femi Jiya (vocals), Matthew Larson (vocals), Jack Nicholson (voice), Michael Keaton (voice).
    Produced By:Peter Guber, Gary LeMel, Jon Peters and Prince.
    Engineered By: David Friedlander, Heidi Hanschu, Eddie Miller, Femi Jiya, Prince and Chuck Zwicky.
    Recorded At: Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen.