Released as a digital AAC single (256 kbps) exclusively on iTunes Canada on November 23, 2011, Extraloveable marked the long‑awaited public debut of one of Prince’s most famous unreleased tracks. Originally recorded in 1982 but shelved due to controversial lyrical content, the song was completely re‑recorded in 2011 and issued as a standalone digital release to promote the Welcome 2 Canada Tour, which began two days later.