Automatic (Prince song)

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“Automatic”
“Automatic” cover
Australian 7" Single
Single by Prince
from the album 1999
B-side "Something In the Water (Does Not Compute)"
Released 1983
Format 7" single
Recorded Sunset Sound and Minneapolis 1982
Genre Pop, New Wave, Funk, Dance
Length 7" edit: 3:38
Album: 9:28
Label Warner Bros. Records
Writer(s) Prince
Producer Prince
Prince singles chronology
"Delirious"
(1983)
"Let's Pretend We're Married"
(1983)
Prince (AUS) singles chronology
"Delirious"
(1983)
"Automatic"
(1983)
"When Doves Cry"
(1984)

"Automatic" is a song by Prince from his 1982 album, 1999. It was released as a 7" single only in Australia, with the B-side of "Something In the Water (Does Not Compute)."

A promotional music video was produced for the song, which features band mates Lisa Coleman and Jill Jones whipping Prince in a simulated S&M session. The video was not released through conventional outlets but circulates amongst collectors.

"Automatic" was a featured number during Prince's 1986 Parade tour. The song was part of a mini-1999 medley consisting of a short instrumental segment of "Lady Cab Driver," "Automatic," and a very brief "D.M.S.R."