Prince (February 20, 2019) Planet Earth – Blu-spec CD2 JP

A premium Japanese Blu-spec CD2 reissue of Prince’s 2007 album Planet Earth, featuring the original 10-track album in high-resolution sound. This limited-edition release is part of the Prince Catalog Release Project under the “Love 4Ever” campaign and includes Japanese liner notes and obi strip.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Prince

Label: Sony Records Int'l / The Prince Estate

Date: February 20, 2019

Catalogue: SICP 31232

Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Blu-spec CD2

Country: Japan

CONTEXT & NOTES

Originally released in 2007 and famously given away for free with The Mail on Sunday in the UK, Planet Earth marked Prince’s bold return with a spiritually charged and musically vibrant album. This 2019 Japanese reissue uses advanced Blu-spec CD2 technology for superior audio quality and was released as part of ongoing catalog revitalization by The Prince Estate. It features contributions from the New Power Generation, Sheila E., and others.

TRACK LIST Disc 1

1. Planet Earth – 5:51

2. Guitar – 3:45

3. Somewhere Here On Earth – 5:46

4. The One U Wanna C – 4:29

5. Future Baby Mama – 4:48

6. Mr. Goodnight – 4:26

7. All The Midnights In The World – 2:22

8. Chelsea Rodgers – 5:41

9. Lion Of Judah – 4:11

10. Resolution – 3:41

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PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Blu-spec CD2 (high-resolution audio format)

• Standard jewel case with obi strip

• Full-color booklet with Japanese liner notes, commentary, and translation

• High-quality reproduction of the original cosmic artwork

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS

• Front Cover: Iconic image of Prince in a red shirt with Love Symbol necklace, hands over his heart, above Planet Earth against a glowing golden cosmic background

• Back Cover / Obi: Japanese and English tracklist, technical information, and “Love 4Ever” campaign branding

• Disc: Purple-themed label with Prince symbol

RELATED MATERIAL

• Planet Earth Original 2007 Release (Free with The Mail on Sunday)

• Hal Leonard Planet Earth Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook

• Q Magazine Full-Page Advert (2007)

SOURCES Discogs, Prince Vault, Sony Music Japan, The Prince Estate

All album artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.