It was released as the lead single from the album in January 1985 by Columbia Records.

Written by Ron Dumas and produced by Adam Kidron, "Universal Radio" had modest success on the American charts, peaking at number 39 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.

[1] It was premiered by Rodney Bingenheimer on the radio station KROQ.

[2] "Universelles Radio", the German version of the song was also released.

The music video for the song featured a footage of her performance at the Rock in Rio festival from January 13, 1985.