2006 March 20: 3121 Era

The single first appeared as a digital download on February 21, 2006, tied to the “Purple Ticket” promotion: each purchase entered fans into a contest to win entry to a private Prince performance at 3121 (Private Residence), Los Angeles, held in the early hours of May 6, 2006.

Artist: Prince Label: Universal Records / NPG Date: March 24, 2006 Catalogue: MCSTD40457 / 985 497-4 Format: Enhanced CD Single Country: UK A-Side: “Black Sweat” (3:11) B-Side: “Beautiful, Loved & Blessed” (feat. Tamar) (5:18) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST UK Enhanced CD Single (MCSTD40457 / 985 497-4) Black Sweat (3:11) Beautiful, Loved & Blessed (feat. Tamar) (5:18) Black Sweat (Video) (3:11) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version – 3121 (2006) PERSON

Artist: Prince Label: Universal Records / NPG Date: March 24, 2006 Catalogue: MCSTD40457 / 985 497-4 Format: Promo Enhanced CD Single Country: UK A-Side: “Black Sweat” (3:11) B-Side: “Beautiful, Loved & Blessed” (feat. Tamar) (5:18) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST UK Promo Enhanced CD Single (MCSTD40457 / 985 497-4) Black Sweat (3:11) Beautiful, Loved & Blessed (feat. Tamar) (5:18) Black Sweat (Video) (3:11) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version – 3121 (2

Released worldwide in March 2006, 3121 is Prince’s 31st studio album, evolving from an earlier Lotusflow3r concept and introducing a new band lineup, Támar’s prominent vocals, and a #1 chart return.

A limited-edition picture disc 12" single released in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2006 to promote Prince’s album 3121. The release features “Black Sweat” as the A-side with “Beautiful, Loved & Blessed” (featuring Tamar) on the B-side. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / Universal Records / Island Records Group Date: March 7, 2006 Catalogue: MCST40457 / 985 497-6 Format: Picture Disc 12" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Black Sweat” (3:11) B-Side: “Be

Released on 21 February 2006 as a digital‑only single via iTunes, Black Sweat marked one of Prince’s earliest major digital‑first releases. Each purchase of the track automatically entered fans into the purple ticket sweepstakes, a promotional campaign tied to the 3121 album era. Winners received exclusive access to Prince’s private performances and events — a modern twist on the golden‑ticket mythos.

The first glimpse of the 3121 era — a romantic, cinematic single released before the album was even announced.

Artist: Prince Label: Universal Records / NPG Date: February 2006 Catalogue: TPLOVEVP1 Format: Colored Promo 12" Single (Red Vinyl) Country: Holland A-Side: “Black Sweat” (3:11) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince B-Side: “Beautiful, Loved & Blessed” (feat. Tamar) (5:43) Written by: Tamar & Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Holland Colored Promo 12" Single (TPLOVEVP1) Black Sweat (3:11) Beautiful, Loved & Blessed (feat. Tamar) (5:43) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album ve

The track first appeared digitally on December 13, 2005 through the NPG Music Club as both an audio and video download, a date written as 12/13 in the US, which playfully mirrors “3121” when reversed. A second CD release followed on February 14, 2006. Unusually for a commercial Prince single, the CD contained only one track with no B‑side, remix, or alternate version.

This Danish promotional CD single in a cardboard sleeve highlights the radio edit of “Te Amo Corazón,” the lead single from Prince’s 2006 album 3121. Issued for promotional purposes only, it features a striking space-themed design with the Universal globe logo. Artist: Prince Label: Universal Music / NPG Date: December 20, 2005 Catalogue: none Format: Promo CD Single (Cardboard Sleeve) Country: Denmark A-Side: “Te Amo Corazón” (Radio Version) (3:37) Written by: Prince Produce