Prince (July 15, 2007) Planet Earth – Free Mail on Sunday Edition CD UK - Square Edges

The groundbreaking 2007 free edition of Prince’s album Planet Earth, given away with The Mail on Sunday newspaper. This release made history as one of the first major new studio albums distributed entirely for free through a national newspaper.

On July 15, 2007, readers of The Mail on Sunday received this CD for free. Prince personally approved the move as a way to reach a wider audience and challenge traditional music industry models. The album features 10 new tracks and was heavily promoted as part of his “21 Nights” London residency period. This square-edged slipcase version includes clear Mail on Sunday branding.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Prince

Label: NPG Records

Date: July 15, 2007

Catalogue: None Format: CD, Album, Free Newspaper Edition (Square Slipcase) Country: United Kingdom

TRACK LIST

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 – 4:47

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

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Square-edged slipcase (standard version)

• No booklet

• Iconic cosmic artwork on front

• “FREE WITH THE MAIL ON SUNDAY – For Promotional Use Only – Not For Resale” text on back

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS

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

• Back Cover: Fiery cosmic pattern with full tracklist and prominent “FREE WITH THE MAIL ON SUNDAY” text

• Disc: Standard Planet Earth label with tracklist

RELATED MATERIAL

• Planet Earth 21 Nights Residency Exclusive CD (Rounded Slipcase)

• Planet Earth European Lenticular Digipak (2019)

• Q Magazine Full-Page Advert (2007)

• Live Magazine “The People’s Prince” Cover Story (July 2007)

SOURCES Discogs, Prince Vault, The Prince Estate, contemporary news reports

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