Prince (July 28, 2021) Welcome 2 America – Limited Edition Gold 7" Single

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

TRACK LIST 

Side A

1. Welcome 2 America (5:24)

Side B

1. 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

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover features a striking image of Prince in a black top hat, sheer shirt, and fur boots holding a heart with “Welcome 2 America” handwritten in gold script. The back and labels contain track information and credits.

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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.