Prince (April 26, 2004) “Musicology” – Stickered CD Single AU

This Australian stickered CD single served as the lead single for Prince’s 2004 comeback album Musicology, marking his return to the commercial charts after several years of independent releases.

Artist: Prince Label: NPG / Columbia Date: April 26, 2004 Catalogue: 674923.1

Format: Stickered CD Single (Slim Jewel Case)

Country: Australia

A-Side: “Musicology” (4:26)

B-Side: “On The Couch” (3:33)

Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince

TRACK LIST

Australia Stickered CD Single (674923.1)

Musicology (4:26)

On The Couch (3:33)

PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production

THE STORY

“Musicology” was the lead single from Prince’s 2004 album of the same name. The funky, upbeat track celebrated music itself and helped reintroduce Prince to a mainstream audience after years of independent distribution. It was released just ahead of the full album on April 26, 2004.

The single featured “On The Couch” as the B-side, another original track from the album sessions.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

This Australian edition is a stickered CD single housed in a slim jewel case with brown cardboard-style artwork featuring the “prince musicology” logo. A prominent brown sticker promotes the new single and the forthcoming album. The disc has a gold finish with standard tracklisting.

CHART PERFORMANCE

Australia: ARIA Top 50 Singles 29

New Zealand: Top 40 Singles 32

RELATED MATERIAL 

Prince (2004) Musicology (Album)

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SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2.

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