Prince (2007) Planet Earth Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook – Hal Leonard US

An official 2007 songbook for Prince’s album Planet Earth, featuring piano, vocal, and guitar arrangements of all 10 tracks from the groundbreaking release that was given away for free with The Mail on Sunday.

Publication: Official Sheet Music Songbook

Date: 2007

Country: United States Section / Pages: Full Songbook

Title: Prince & Planet Earth (Piano • Vocal • Guitar)

THE STORY

The front cover features the iconic cosmic image of Prince in a red shirt with the Love Symbol necklace, hands over his heart, positioned above Planet Earth against a glowing golden background. The back cover lists all 10 album tracks in elegant text on a deep red background, with Hal Leonard and Universal Music Publishing logos.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Released shortly after the album’s July 2007 launch, this songbook allowed musicians to play along with Planet Earth. It coincided with Prince’s innovative free distribution strategy and reflects the album’s spiritual and global themes. The collection includes hits such as “Guitar,” “Somewhere Here on Earth,” and “Future Baby Mama.”

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Planet Earth Official Songbook Era: 2007 (Planet Earth era) Tone: Majestic, spiritual, and professional

Photography: Dramatic, glowing cover portrait of Prince with planetary imagery

Visual Motifs: Rich red and gold color scheme, cosmic background, Love Symbol centerpiece