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"777-9311" is the second track and lead single from The Time's second album, What Time Is It?. Recorded for the album at Prince's home studio in May–June 1982, the song was produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince with Morris Day later adding his lead vocals.

Personnel
Credits sourced from Prince Vault • Morris Day - lead and backing vocals • Prince - backing vocals, Linn LM-1, Oberheim OB-X, ARP Omni-2, bass guitar, electric guitar, cymbals • David Garibaldi - Linn LM-1 ==Appearances in other media==
Appearances in other media
• Rapper 2Pac sampled "777-9311" in his song "Whatz Ya Phone #?" from the album All Eyez On Me. • Rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot's 1989 single "Beepers", from his album Seminar, refers to this track; during a breakdown, a simulated SkyPager operator says "you wish to send message, 777-9311, enter numeric message or press the pound key now." • Rapper Kutt Calhoun referenced this song on "School Daze" from the album Feature Presentation. • Rapper / producer Madlib referenced this song on "Pillz", the b-side from the 12" single "McNasty Filth" by Jaylib from the album Champion Sound. • MC Common referenced the number "777-9311" in his song "Puppy Chow" from the album Can I Borrow a Dollar?. • Gospel artist J Moss samples this song as the backing track for his single "Dance" featuring Kirk Franklin. • Actress-singer Tichina Arnold sampled this song as the slower backing track for her song "I Know You Want Me" from the album "Soul Free". • Rapper Andre Nickatina referenced this number on "Upgrade Call" from the album Horns and Halos. ==Charts==
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