Prince (October 19, 2019) I Feel for You (Acoustic Demo) - Digital Single / 7" Single

A rediscovered cassette‑tape treasure capturing 20‑year‑old Prince in a moment of pure, unfiltered creativity

RELEASE DETAILS Date: October 19, 2019 Catalogue: Not assigned (anniversary release) Format: Digital Single + Limited 7" Vinyl Single Country: Worldwide

A-Side: “I Feel for You (Acoustic Demo)” – 4:31 B-Side (7"): “I Feel for You” (Album Version) – 3:25

THE STORY Released on October 19, 2019 by The Prince Estate and Warner Records to mark the 40th anniversary of the Prince album, “I Feel for You (Acoustic Demo)” presents a previously unheard 1979 recording of the track. Captured on a cassette tape, the demo features Prince alone with an acoustic guitar, pressing “record,” clearing his throat, and feeling his way through the song that would later become a Grammy-winning classic.

CONTEXT & NOTES Recorded in winter 1978–1979, this early demo predates the polished album version by mere months. The recording offers a rare, intimate glimpse into Prince’s songwriting process at age 20. The 2019 release includes both the acoustic demo and the original studio version on the limited 7" vinyl, celebrating one of Prince’s most enduring compositions.

TRACK LIST

Digital Single

1. I Feel for You (Acoustic Demo) – 4:31

7" Vinyl Single A. I Feel for You (Acoustic Demo) – 4:31 B. I Feel for You (Album Version) – 3:25

CHART PERFORMANCE Not applicable (anniversary archival release)

PERSONNEL

• Prince – vocals, acoustic guitar (demo)

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Limited 7" vinyl edition

• Digital release available on all major platforms

• Part of the 40th anniversary celebrations for the Prince album

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Limited 7" with custom 2019 anniversary artwork featuring Prince-era imagery.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Prince (1979 album)

• I Feel for You (Chaka Khan cover, 1984)

• Early Prince vault releases

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SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Warner Records / Prince Estate official announcement • Discogs

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