Prince (July 28, 2021) Welcome 2 America – Limited Edition Gold 7" Single
Updated: Jul 28
Prince’s powerful title track from the Welcome 2 America album paired with a previously unreleased live medley of “Dreamer / Welcome 2 America,” issued as a limited-edition gold 7" single.
RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince
Title: Welcome 2 America
Date: July 28, 2021
Label: NPG Records / Legacy / The Prince Estate
Format / Type: Vinyl, 7", Single, Limited Edition, Gold
Country: France Catalogue: 19439874867
Side A
Welcome 2 America (5:24)
Side B
Dreamer / Welcome 2 America (Live at The Forum, May 14, 2011) (6:12)
THE STORY
Released on July 28, 2021 as part of the Welcome 2 America album campaign, this limited gold 7" single features the studio version of the title track on the A-side and a powerful live medley recorded at The Forum in Los Angeles on the B-side. Limited to 7,500 copies worldwide.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This single highlights two versions of the socially conscious title track — the studio recording and a live performance from the Welcome 2 America Tour.
The gold vinyl pressing and elegant packaging make it a highly collectible item from the 2021 reissue campaign.
PERSONNEL
Side A (Studio)
Prince – vocals, guitar, keyboards
Tal Wilkenfeld – bass
Chris Coleman – drums
Mr. Hayes – keyboards, percussion, co-producer
Shelby J., Liv Warfield, Elisa Fiorillo – vocals
Side B (Live)
Prince – vocals, guitar
New Power Generation members (Ida Nielsen, John Blackwell, Cassandra O’Neal, Renato Neto, etc.)
PRODUCTION
Produced, Arranged, Composed and Performed by Prince Side B recorded live at The Forum, Los Angeles – May 14, 2011
CHARTS
Weekly Charts N/A (Limited Single Release)
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Limited Edition Gold Vinyl (7,500 copies)
Picture sleeve with Prince in top hat and heart graphic
Elegant black and gold design
SOURCES Official Prince Estate / Legacy release information, Discogs, and sleevographia2
All album artwork, photographs, labels, 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.
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