The Time - The Timw

Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of The Time’s Debut Self-Titled Album “The Time” Originally Released on July 29, 1981.

“The Time” is the 1981 debut studio album by Minneapolis funk rock band The Time released in 1981 by Warner Bros. Records.

The album peaked at #7 on the US Billboard Top Soul LPs chart and at #50 on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

Three singles came from the album: "Get It Up", "Cool" and "Girl", with the first two charting within the top ten on the R&B charts.

"Get It Up" peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B singles chart and at #16 on the U.S. Billboard Club Dance Song chart.

“Cool” peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B singles chart and at #16 on the U.S. Billboard Club Dance Song chart and at #90 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

“Girl” reached #49 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B singles chart.

The album was largely produced and arranged by Prince, credited as Jamie Starr, Morris Day was the only musician from the band who contributed to the album’s recording process.

The album was certified gold in the United States by the RIAA selling 500,000^ copies.

The original LP and singles gave no writer credits, only stating that "All Jams Published by Tionna Music". However, all compositions were registered with ASCAP, and the writer credits are derived from that source.

Track-listing

All tracks written by Prince unless where noted.

1. Get It Up

2. Girl

3. After Hi School (Dez Dickerson)

4. Cool

5. Oh, Baby

6. The Stick (Prince, Lisa Coleman)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.