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🟣 MAGNIFICENT – Digital Single: Apr. 2024
Released digitally worldwide on 26 April 2024 by NPG Records, Magnificent is a previously unreleased 4:35 contemporary R&B track drawn from Prince’s vast vault. Distributed by Legacy Recordings in 24‑bit / 96 kHz WAV format, the single showcases Prince’s unmistakable vocal finesse, melodic warmth and late‑period production sensibility.

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Apr 26, 2024
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🟣 UNITED STATES OF DIVISION – Digital Single: Apr. 2024
Released digitally worldwide on 5 April 2024 by NPG Records, United States of Division is a rare 2004 recording originally offered as a virtual B‑side for Cinnamon Girl via the NPG Music Club,

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Apr 5, 2024
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🎵 Nothing Compares 2 U – Single: Apr. 2018
The 2018 release of Nothing Compares 2 U marked the first official posthumous Prince single, unveiling his original 1984 studio recording. Issued two years after his passing, the release presented the full‑length version alongside a newly prepared edit, supported by a surprise digital rollout and a video featuring raw 1984 rehearsal footage of Prince and The Revolution. The physical editions followed shortly after, forming the centrepiece of a multi‑format release strategy. �

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Apr 21, 2018
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💻 Nothing Compares 2 U – Single Digital: Apr. 2018
Nothing Compares 2 U is a digital single by Prince, issued during the posthumous archival period. Released digitally on 19 April 2018, the track marked the first official posthumous Prince single, unveiling Prince’s original 1984 studio recording of a song he had given to The Family for their 1985 album The Family. The release reflects a return to Prince’s mid‑80s sonic palette, showcasing the clarity and emotional weight of the original arrangement. The track was recorded in

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Apr 19, 2018
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💻 Black Sweat (Live Piano Version) – Digital Single: Apr. 2016
A stark, intimate live recording from Prince’s final full concert — performed solo at the piano during the Piano & A Microphone Tour. Released exclusively through Tidal as the Purple Pick of the Week, this version of Black Sweat became the final official release issued during Prince’s lifetime. Artwork: Tidal digital artwork featuring Edward G. Robinson (referenced in the performance) Released digitally on 18 April 2016 by NPG Records, the single presents a stripped‑back, emo

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Apr 18, 2016
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💻 The Breakdown – Digital Single EU: Apr. 2014
A standalone digital‑era release marking Prince’s first newly issued track following the announcement of his renewed partnership with Warner Bros. Records. Initially issued in the USA before rolling out worldwide, the single bridged the gap between Prince’s 2013 live activity and the forthcoming Art Official Age era. Released digitally in the 23 April 2014 by NPG Records under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records, as a digital single outside of the USA (France, UK, Cana

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Apr 23, 2014
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💻 The Breakdown – Digital Single US: Apr. 2014
A standalone digital‑era release marking Prince’s first newly issued track following the announcement of his renewed partnership with Warner Bros. Records. Initially issued in the USA before rolling out worldwide, the single bridged the gap between Prince’s 2013 live activity and the forthcoming Art Official Age era. Released digitally in the USA on 18 April 2014 by NPG Records under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records, The Breakdown was also released as a digital singl

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Apr 18, 2014
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💿 Musicology – Single US: Apr. 2004
Musicology was released as the lead commercial CD single from Prince’s 2004 comeback album of the same name, two weeks after the album hit retail. It served as a funky, James Brown-inspired return-to-form statement and marked Prince’s renewed major-label push via NPG/Columbia. 🟣 The Story The single was part of a carefully orchestrated rollout that blended traditional physical release with early digital experiments on the NPG Music Club. Four weeks prior, the track “Magnifi

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Apr 22, 2004
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💿 Musicology – CD Album: Apr. 2004
Musicology marked Prince’s return to major‑label distribution and his re‑emergence into the mainstream after several years of independent and online‑only releases. Following its initial rollout as a download and as a CD given to every attendee of the Musicology Live 2004ever tour, the retail edition arrived with full packaging and a CD‑ROM component featuring the “Musicology” video. Timed to coincide with Prince’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the album became

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Apr 20, 2004
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🟣💿Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic – Album: Apr. 2001
A remix‑companion project to Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, reshaping the material into a deeper, more club‑leaning, NPG‑era sound palette. Issued directly to NPG Music Club members, it stands as one of the most exclusive releases of the era. Released on April 30, 2001 (first shipments to NPG Music Club members) by NPG Records (no catalogue number), the album functioned as a re‑imagining of Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. Produced by The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince), it present

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Apr 30, 2001
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