📰HITnRUN Anniversary Singles – To Be Released

Two German magazines unite to honour Prince’s final studio era with world‑exclusive 7-inch vinyl singles

✦ SUMMARY

To mark the 10th anniversary of Prince’s passing, German magazines Rolling Stone (issue 02/2026) and Musikexpress (issue 03/2026) have partnered for a unique tribute: two world‑exclusive 7-inch vinyl singles featuring tracks from Prince’s final studio albums, HITnRUN Phase I and HITnRUN Phase II.

These singles, available only with the respective magazine issues, present a rare opportunity for collectors to obtain officially sanctioned vinyl editions of key tracks from Prince’s 2015 Tidal‑era releases. Rolling Stone’s single pairs “Fallinlove2nite” with “Hardrock Lover,” both from HITnRUN Phase I, while Musikexpress offers “Baltimore” and “Stare” from HITnRUN Phase II.

The releases arrive in heavy vinyl housed in sturdy, specially designed cardboard sleeves, emphasising the premium nature of the collaboration. Rolling Stone ships from January 30, 2026, and Musikexpress from February 13, 2026. A bundle containing both magazines and both singles is available for pre‑order at 19,90 €, with free shipping within Germany and international shipping available for an additional 5,90 €. These singles precede the 2026 reissues of both HITnRUN albums on vinyl and CD, making them the first physical releases tied to Prince’s final creative period in over a decade.

✦ HIGHLIGHTS

• Two world‑exclusive 7-inch singles issued with German magazines

• Rolling Stone #02/2026 ships January 30, 2026

• Musikexpress #03/2026 ships February 13, 2026

• Heavy vinyl with premium cardboard sleeves

• Not sold separately; magazine‑exclusive only

• Rolling Stone single: “Fallinlove2nite” / “Hardrock Lover”

• Musikexpress single: “Baltimore” / “Stare”

• Bundle available for 19,90 € with free German shipping

• EU/Swiss/worldwide shipping +5,90 €

• Celebrates the 10th anniversary of Prince’s passing

✦ TRACK DETAILS

Rolling Stone 7-inch Single (2026)

A. Fallinlove2nite

B. Hardrock Lover

Both tracks originally from HITnRUN Phase I (2015).

Musikexpress 7-inch Single (2026)

A. Baltimore

B. Stare

Both tracks originally from HITnRUN Phase II (2015).

All tracks written, produced, arranged and performed by Prince.

✦ BLOCK 4 — CHART PERFORMANCE

These singles are exclusive magazine releases and not eligible for traditional chart entry.

✦ SOURCES

Rolling Stone Germany announcement

Musikexpress announcement

Magazine product listings

Press coverage and collector documentation

✦ DISCOGRAPHY

HITnRUN Era Releases:

Fallinlove2nite — Single: 2014

HITnRUN Phase I — Album: 2015

HITnRUN Phase II — Album: 2015

Baltimore — Single: 2015

Stare — Digital Single: 2015

HITnRUN Anniversary Singles — Special Release: 2026

✦ PRINCE ERA MINI‑TIMELINE

2014 — Prince returns with Art Official Age and PLECTRUMELECTRUM

2015 — HITnRUN Phase I and Phase II released via Tidal

2016 — Prince passes; HITnRUN becomes his final studio era

2020–2025 — Estate reissues expand Prince’s catalogue

2026 — HITnRUN albums scheduled for vinyl and CD reissue; exclusive 7-inch singles released

✦ GLAM FLASHBACK

The HITnRUN era was one of Prince’s most experimental late‑career periods — a fusion of digital distribution, Tidal exclusivity, political commentary, and bold sonic reinvention. These 2026 anniversary singles highlight the duality of the era: the pop‑sparkle of “Fallinlove2nite,” the sensual grit of “Hardrock Lover,” the urgent activism of “Baltimore,” and the minimalist funk of “Stare.” By issuing these tracks on vinyl for the first time, Rolling Stone and Musikexpress honour Prince’s final creative chapter with a physical tribute that mirrors his lifelong love of premium, tactile music formats. For collectors, these singles are not just commemorative items — they are the opening notes of a renewed focus on Prince’s last studio works.

Bundle Option:

Both magazines + both singles available as a bundle for 19,90 € (including VAT) at: www.musikexpress.de/prince-2026-bundle

Free shipping within Germany; EU/Switzerland/worldwide shipping +5,90 €.

The bundle is now available for pre-order. If you're a Prince collector, this is a rare opportunity for exclusive vinyl!