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Prince (November 20, 2007) F.U.N.K. - Digital Single
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

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Nov 20, 2007


Prince (October 21, 2007) Love (Acoustic) - Digital Stream (Jam of the Week)
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

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Oct 21, 2007


Prince (October 2007) “The One U Wanna C” – Promo CD Single NLD
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

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Oct 1, 2007


Cornel West (August 21, 2007) – Never Forget: A Journey Of Revelations Album Release USA
Never Forget: A Journey Of Revelations is the second album by Cornel West and the first credited to Cornel West & BMWMB (“Black Men Who Mean Business”). At the time of release, West was serving as the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University, teaching in the Center for African American Studies and the Department of Religion. The album features sixteen tracks, largely rooted in rap and hip‑hop, with West collaborating with Black artists to address social cond

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Aug 21, 2007


Prince (2007) “Future Baby Mama” – Promo CD Single FRA
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

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Aug 1, 2007


Prince (August 2007) Planet Earth – Special 21 Nights Residency CD UK - Round Edges
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

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Aug 1, 2007


Prince (July 24, 2007) – Planet Earth Album Release USA
Planet Earth is the 32nd full‑length studio album by Prince. It was initially made available on CD with the 15 July 2007 edition of the Mail on Sunday newspaper in the UK and Ireland (using simple slipcard packaging), with a retail release (using a full CD case containing a lenticular cover) following a week later in the rest of the world (sixteen months after the previous album, 3121). The album (using slightly different slipcard packaging to the Mail on Sunday edition) was

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Jul 24, 2007


Prince (July 15, 2007) Planet Earth – Free Mail on Sunday Edition CD UK - Square Edges
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

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Jul 15, 2007


Prince (July 15 / 24 2007) Planet Earth - Album
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

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Jul 15, 2007


Prince (July 15, 2007) “To the People!” / Free Planet Earth Album – The Mail on Sunday UK
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

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Jul 15, 2007


Prince (July 9, 2007) "Guitar" Single (Warner Bros. 88697 12853 2 EU)
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

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Jul 9, 2007


Prince (July 7, 2007) “The People’s Prince” – Live Magazine UK
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

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Jul 7, 2007


Prince (July 1, 2007) Planet Earth Full-Page Advert – Q Magazine UK
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

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Jul 1, 2007


Prince (2007) Planet Earth Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook – Hal Leonard US
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

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Jun 15, 2007


Prince (June 5, 2007) The American Latino Media Arts Awards
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)

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Jun 5, 2007


Prince (June 3, 2007) “It’s not easy to make sense of Prince’s new scent” – Star Tribune (USA)
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 ($

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Jun 3, 2007


Prince (May 31, 2007) Guitar - Digital Single Free New V CAST
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

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May 31, 2007


Rosie Gaines (May 30, 2007) I Surrender – Digital Reissue
A digital reissue of Rosie Gaines’ 1997 single “I Surrender” was released on May 30, 2007, featuring two previously unreleased remixes of “Exploding All Over Europe” which contain writing and musical contributions by Prince. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Rosie Gaines Label: Bigband Records (Digital) Format: Digital Download Country: Worldwide Released: May 30, 2007 Genre: House, Dance, Funk TRACK LIST (2007 Digital Reissue) I Surrender (Mentor/dredlix Radio Mix) I Surrender (Grant

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May 30, 2007


Prince (February 2, 2007) Guitar - Digital Single
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

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Feb 2, 2007
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