2006 March 20: 3121 Era

F.U.N.K. was released worldwide on November 20, 2007, as a digital AAC single on NPG Records, marking one of Prince’s boldest statements of the digital era. Originally streamed and offered as a free download under the title PFUnk on PrinceFansUnited.com, the track was created in direct response to fan‑site criticism following Prince’s legal actions against uno

Presented as the site’s second “Jam of the Week,” this alternate version of Love — originally the sixth track on the 2006 album 3121 — offered fans a rare glimpse into the song’s early, intimate form. Unlike the album’s full‑band, horn‑driven production, this acoustic take featured Prince alone with guitar and subtle overdubs, revealing the song’s spiritual core and lyrical vulnerability. Released during the Planet Earth promotional period, the track highlighted Prince’s evol

A promotional single released in the Netherlands and Denmark to support Prince’s 2007 album Planet Earth, following the commercial single “Guitar”. The Dutch edition featured custom artwork while the Danish version came in a generic sleeve. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Date: 2007 Catalogue: None (promo only) Format: Promo CD Single Country: Netherlands (main release) / Denmark A-Side: “The One U Wanna C” (4:30) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK

A smooth, mid-tempo ballad taken from the 2007 album Planet Earth, released as a promotional CD single in France (where the commercial single “Guitar” was not issued) and later winning Prince a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / Columbia Date: 2007 (French Promo) Catalogue: 0172071 / 080607 Format: Promo CD Single Country: France Genre: R&B / Pop Style: Mid-tempo ballad A-Side: “Future Baby Mama” (4:47) Written by: Prince Pro

A very special edition of Planet Earth produced exclusively for ticket holders of Prince’s historic “21 Nights” residency at the O2 Arena in London. This version features the same 10-track album as the free Mail on Sunday giveaway but comes in a distinctive rounded-edge slipcase with no newspaper references. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Date: August 2007 Catalogue: None Format: CD, Album, Special Edition (Rounded Edge Slipcase) Country: United Kingdom CON

The groundbreaking 2007 free edition of Prince’s album Planet Earth, given away with The Mail on Sunday newspaper. This release made history as one of the first major new studio albums distributed entirely for free through a national newspaper. On July 15, 2007, readers of The Mail on Sunday received this CD for free. Prince personally approved the move as a way to reach a wider audience and challenge traditional music industry models. The album features 10 new tracks and was

Planet Earth is Prince’s thirty-second studio album. It was initially given away as a covermount CD with the UK Mail on Sunday newspaper and handed out to audiences during his 21 Nights in London residency, marking an innovative distribution strategy. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Catalogue: PRINCEUP1 (covermount) / 88697-12970-2 (retail) Format: CD Country: Worldwide Released: July 15, 2007 (UK covermount) / July 24, 2007 (retail) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul

A landmark 2007 promotional package from The Mail on Sunday featuring Prince’s new album Planet Earth given away for free, accompanied by an in-depth feature “To the People!” Publication: The Mail on Sunday (with Live Magazine supplement) Date: July 15, 2007 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Page + Review Section (multi-page feature) Title: To the People! / FREE Prince’s New Album THE STORY The coverage includes a striking front-page promotion of the free 10-tra

Guitar was the first single from the album Planet Earth. An alternate version was previously released on 3121.com. Promo CD versions also exist. Released July 9, 2007 CD Single Guitar (3:45) Somewhere Here On Earth (5:46) UK VARIANTS: • UK Promo CD CHART PERFORMANCE UK: Gallup Singles Chart – Peak 81 (1 week) INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS: • EU Promo CD • France Promo CD • Japan Promo CD RELEASE This was the lead single from Prince’s album Planet Earth. It was released physically i

A dynamic 2007 cover story and major promotional feature in Live magazine celebrating Prince’s innovative decision to give away his new album Planet Earth free with the publication, positioning him as “The People’s Prince” during one of his most generous and creative periods. Publication: Live Magazine Date: July 7, 2007 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover Story + Multi-page Feature Title: The People’s Prince THE STORY The cover features Prince in a striking red ja

A striking full-page promotional advertisement for Prince’s 2007 album Planet Earth, featuring dramatic cosmic imagery and announcing the album’s release date alongside the groundbreaking free distribution with The Mail on Sunday. Publication: Q Magazine Date: July 2007 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: Prince – New Album Planet Earth July 16th THE STORY The advert showcases a powerful image of Prince in a red shirt, hands placed over his

An official 2007 songbook for Prince’s album Planet Earth, featuring piano, vocal, and guitar arrangements of all 10 tracks from the groundbreaking release that was given away for free with The Mail on Sunday. Publication: Official Sheet Music Songbook Date: 2007 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full Songbook Title: Prince & Planet Earth (Piano • Vocal • Guitar) THE STORY The front cover features the iconic cosmic image of Prince in a red shirt with the Love Symbol nec

Prince’s performance (that took place on June 1st) is broadcast on ABC television in the US Prince performs The Word, Get On The Boat, The Glamorous Life & A Love Bizarre with a band including Sheila E. Morris Hayes Renato Neto, Greg Boyer, Maceo Parker, Shelby J. and Maya & Nandy McClean (The Twinz)

Humorist Nick Coleman’s witty column in the Star Tribune takes a playful yet skeptical look at Prince’s new signature fragrance 3121, its mysterious numerology, high price tag, and sensory experience as it went on sale at Macy’s. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune Date: Sunday, June 3, 2007 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page B2 Title: It’s not easy to make sense of Prince’s new scent THE STORY Columnist Nick Coleman describes sampling Prince’s new perfume 3121 ($

Minneapolis Prince fans began lining up early outside Macy’s at Nicollet Mall to purchase $250 tickets for his upcoming July 7, 2007 concert at the Target Center, showcasing the intense local devotion to the artist during the Planet Earth era. PUBLICATION: Date: June 1, 2007 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page A2 Title: Prince fans begin wait outside Macy’s / Prince phones in new single THE STORY Hundreds of dedicated Prince fans camped out overnight or arrived early

Prince delivered a high-energy, stylish mini-set at the 9th Annual ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) Awards in Pasadena, California, showcasing his signature flair while the event celebrated Hispanic achievement in entertainment. Date: June 3, 2007 (reporting on June 1 event) Country: United States Section / Pages: Page A20 Title: Prince and plenty of pizazz at ALMA awards THE STORY Prince performed a short but vibrant set at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, playing guitar and

The song "Guitar" from the upcoming Planet Earth album was made available for free download through Verizon Wireless' Song ID. RELEASE DETAILS Date: February 2, 2007 Format: Digital Single (MP3) Country: Worldwide (via 3121.com) Track: “Guitar” (early mix) THE STORY Released on February 2, 2007 as a $1.99 MP3 download exclusively through Prince’s website 3121.com, “Guitar” was one of Prince’s earliest direct-to-fan digital singles. The track arrived ahead of the Planet Earth

The original version of Guitar was released on February 2, 2007, as a $1.99 MP3 download exclusively through Prince’s website 3121.com, marking one of his earliest direct‑to‑fan digital singles. Arriving ahead of the Planet Earth album, the track showcased Prince’s renewed focus on rock‑funk fusion, built around a playful hook (“I love you, baby — but not like I love my guitar”) and a bright, punchy production style. This early 2007 version differs from the later album mix, m

Originally approached to license Kiss for the movie, Prince instead wrote The Song Of The Heart in a single week, delivering a new original composition that went on to win the Golden Globe for Best Original Song and earn a Grammy nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media.

Released (Original VHS): 6 October 1992 (USA) — NTSC, PAL Released (DVD Reissue): 22 August 2006 (USA) Length: 58 minutes Country: United States Language: English Label(s): Paisley Park / Warner Reprise Video (US) Director(s): Rebecca Blake, Spike Lee, Larry Fong, Scott McCullough, Sotera Tschetter Starring: Prince & The New Power Generation Music by: Prince Diamonds And Pearls Video Collection compiles the promotional videos from the Diamonds And Pearls album, interspersed

Ultimate is Prince’s fifth compilation of his Warner Bros. studio material, arriving in August 2006, five years after The Very Best Of Prince. The collection focuses exclusively on recordings from the Warner Bros. era, covering twelve studio albums released between 1979 and 1993. Several tracks appear in extended or remixed form, sourced from 12" and CD singles, and each disc presents its selections in a loose chronological sequence based on their original single release date

A prominent entertainment page from The Flint Journal (June 27, 2006) highlighting the star-studded BET Awards ’06, with Beyoncé and Prince as the main musical headliners, alongside coverage of other artists and television programming. Publication: The Flint Journal Date: June 27, 2006 Country: United States THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article announces that Beyoncé and Prince will headline the BET Awards 2006, hosted by Damon Wayans. It lists additional musical gue

A limited-edition 12-inch picture disc single released in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2006, to promote Prince’s album 3121. The A-side features the studio version of “Fury”; the B-side contains a live medley of “Te Amo Corazón” and “Fury” recorded at the 2006 BRIT Awards. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / Universal Music Date: May 29, 2006 Catalogue: MCST 40462 / 985673-2 Format: Picture Disc 12" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Fury” (4:02) Written

A stickered promotional 12" single released in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2006 to promote Prince’s album 3121 and the single “Fury”. This version features the straight album versions of “Fury” on the A-side and “Love” on the B-side and was issued strictly for promotional use (not for resale). RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / Universal Records Date: May 29, 2006 Catalogue: WMCST40462 Format: Stickered Promotional 12" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: