🟣 Back In Time – Album: Mar. 2015
- GlamSlamEscape
- Mar 23, 2015
- 2 min read
Digital Album — Free Download (Live Nation Email Distribution)
Released: March 23, 2015 (Worldwide)
A surprise free release showcasing Prince’s full‑scale production partnership with Judith Hill.
On March 23, 2015, Judith Hill’s debut album Back In Time was offered as a free digital download exclusively through Prince’s Live Nation email list. Recorded at Paisley Park with Prince serving as producer, arranger, and multi‑instrumentalist, the album marked the beginning of Hill’s creative partnership with him. The release arrived without prior announcement, reflecting Prince’s fondness for unconventional distribution and direct‑to‑fan delivery.
🟣 Highlights
• Released March 23, 2015 as a free digital download
• Distributed via Prince’s Live Nation email list
• Entire album produced with Prince
• Prince performs multiple instruments throughout
• Early preview of the material later issued commercially
🟣 Track Details (Full Tracklist)
(Tracklist not provided in your data — can be added when supplied.)
All tracks produced with Prince
Recorded at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota
🟣 Verified Release Variants (Grouped by Country)
(Digital‑only release — no physical formats verified.)
🌍 Worldwide
• Digital Album — Free Download via Live Nation Email — March 23, 2015
(No catalogue numbers. No CDs. No vinyl. No promos. No speculative variants.)
🟣 Reissues & Global Variants
• Later issued commercially (details can be added when provided)
• No verified physical editions for the free 2015 release
• No alternate artwork for the free download
🟣 Production and Context
Back In Time was recorded at Paisley Park with Prince acting as producer, mentor, and multi‑instrumentalist. The sessions highlight his hands‑on involvement in shaping Hill’s sound, blending funk, soul, and live‑band energy. The surprise release through Live Nation reflected Prince’s ongoing commitment to direct fan engagement and unconventional distribution methods.
🟣 Singles Released
(None specified for the free 2015 release — can be added if you provide details.)
🟣 Chart Performance
No chart entries for the free download version.
🟣 Mini Discography
• Previous: Prince‑related releases (2014–2015)
• This Release: Back In Time (Free Digital Album, 2015)
• Next: Commercial release of Back In Time (details can be added)
🟣 Mini‑Timeline
• 2014–2015 — Recording at Paisley Park
• March 23, 2015 — Free digital release via Live Nation email
• Later 2015 — Commercial release (details pending)
🟣 Glam Flashback
A bold, generous move from Prince — dropping a full debut album for free, spotlighting a new artist he believed in and produced with total commitment.
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🟣 Sources
Prince Vault
Discogs verified catalogue entries
Chart archives
Collector documentation
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