✦ Extraloveable – Single: Nov. 2011
- Escape
- Nov 23, 2011
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 10
Prince resurrects a 1982 vault classic for the Welcome 2 Canada era with a sleek, modern funk overhaul
✦ SUMMARY
Released as a digital AAC single (256 kbps) exclusively on iTunes Canada on November 23, 2011, Extraloveable marked the long‑awaited public debut of one of Prince’s most famous unreleased tracks. Originally recorded in 1982 but shelved due to controversial lyrical content, the song was completely re‑recorded in 2011 and issued as a standalone digital release to promote the Welcome 2 Canada Tour, which began two days later. The single rolled out to iTunes Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan the following day, with a US release arriving the following week. A remixed version, retitled Xtraloveable, later appeared on HITnRUN Phase Two (2015), making this 2011 digital single the de‑facto standalone release for the track’s modern incarnation. Extraloveable represents Prince’s 2011‑era fusion of vintage Minneapolis funk with contemporary production polish, offering fans a rare glimpse into the evolution of a legendary vault favourite.
✦HIGHLIGHTS
• Released November 23, 2011 (iTunes Canada exclusive)
• Worldwide iTunes rollout within one week
• 2011 re‑recording of a 1982 vault track
• Issued to promote the Welcome 2 Canada Tour
• Digital‑only release; no physical formats
• Remixed version (Xtraloveable) later included on HITnRUN Phase Two
• First official release of the song in any form
✦ TRACK DETAILS
Digital Single (2011)
Extraloveable — 5:01 (2011 re‑recording)
Format: AAC, 256 kbps
Label: NPG Records
Country: Canada (initial exclusive), then worldwide
Written, produced, arranged and performed by Prince.
✦ CHART PERFORMANCE
United States
• No chart entry reported
International
• No chart activity documented, likely due to limited promotion and regional exclusivity
✦ SOURCES
Prince Vault, Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC, Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History, and YouTube.
✦ DISCOGRAPHY
2011–2015 Digital‑Era Releases:
Extraloveable — Single: Nov. 2011
Rock and Roll Love Affair — Single: 2012
Screwdriver — Single: Feb. 2013
Live Out Loud — Single: Feb. 2013
Da Bourgeoisie — Single: Nov. 2013
HITnRUN Phase One — Album: 2015
HITnRUN Phase Two — Album: 2015
✦ PRINCE ERA MINI‑TIMELINE
1982 — Original Extraloveable recorded but unreleased
2011 — Prince re‑records Extraloveable for digital release
Nov. 2011 — Extraloveable released on iTunes Canada
2011 — Welcome 2 Canada Tour begins
2015 — Xtraloveable appears on HITnRUN Phase Two
✦ GLAM FLASHBACK
Extraloveable bridges two eras of Prince’s creativity: the raw, flirtatious Minneapolis funk of 1982 and the sleek, digital‑first distribution model of the 2010s. Its 2011 release symbolised Prince’s willingness to revisit and reinvent his vault material, transforming a once‑controversial track into a polished, tour‑ready single. The song’s evolution from underground legend to official release mirrors Prince’s broader journey — an artist constantly reshaping his past while pushing into new sonic and technological frontiers.
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