A standalone digital‑era release marking Prince’s first newly issued track following the announcement of his renewed partnership with Warner Bros. Records. RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 18, 2014 (USA) / April 23–25, 2014 (worldwide rollout) Format: Digital Single Country: United States (initial), Worldwide Track: “The Breakdown” – 4:04 THE STORY Released on April 18, 2014 in the USA (and shortly after worldwide), “The Breakdown” was Prince’s first new single following the annou