Prince (June 6, 2025) Free (Acoustic Version) - Digital Single
- GlamSlamEscape
- Jun 6, 2025
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Updated: May 22
A newly unearthed acoustic gem from Prince’s 1982 vault sessions — intimate, raw and emotionally resonant
RELEASE DETAILS Date: June 6, 2025 Format: Digital Single Country: Worldwide
Track: “Free (Acoustic Version)” – 4:09
THE STORY Released digitally worldwide on June 6, 2025 by Legacy Recordings, “Free (Acoustic Version)” presents a previously unheard stripped-down take of the 1982 album track from 1999. This vault recording showcases Prince alone with his guitar, delivering a tender, unembellished performance that reframes one of his most uplifting anthems as a personal, introspective confession.
CONTEXT & NOTES Recorded during the early 1980s 1999 sessions — a period of explosive creativity — this acoustic version highlights the purity of Prince’s voice and the emotional clarity of the song’s message. The release continues Legacy’s commitment to presenting Prince’s vault material with care, offering fans a deeper understanding of his songwriting craft in its most minimal form.
TRACK LIST
Digital Single
Free (Acoustic Version) – 4:09
CHART PERFORMANCE Not applicable (archival digital vault release)
PERSONNEL
Prince – vocals, acoustic guitar
RELATED MATERIAL
1999 (1982 album)
Free (Album Version, 1982)
Prince Vault releases
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SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Legacy Recordings official announcement
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