Prince (June 25, 2020 Streaming) – “Witness 4 The Prosecution (Version 1)”

A powerful unreleased track from the Sign "O" The Times era, “Witness 4 The Prosecution (Version 1)” became available to stream on Spotify and other platforms today, June 25. Originally recorded during the 1987 sessions, this Vault gem was first physically released as an exclusive 7" cover-mount in 2020.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Prince & The Revolution Label: NPG Records / The Prince Estate / Warner Records / Paisley Park Date: Recorded 1987 · Streaming Premiere June 25, 2023 Catalogue: None

Format: Digital Streaming / Limited 7" Vinyl (2020)

Country: Worldwide (Streaming)

TRACK LIST 

A. Sign "O" The Times (Edit) – 3:44

B. Witness 4 The Prosecution (Version 1) – 4:03

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

• Official worldwide streaming release (available June 25)

• Limited 7" cover-mount with Rolling Stone Germany (September 22, 2020)

PERSONNEL

• Prince — vocals, all instruments

THE STORY 

“Witness 4 The Prosecution (Version 1)” was recorded during the Sign "O" The Times sessions but remained unreleased until its inclusion on the 2020 super deluxe edition and the exclusive 7" single. The track is now available to stream globally starting today, June 25.

CONTEXT & NOTES

 This release gives fans access to one of Prince’s most compelling Vault tracks from his most creative period. The 2020 7" was a cover-mount with Rolling Stone Germany and briefly available from the official Prince store. The song showcases Prince’s signature Minneapolis Sound with conscious lyrics and dynamic arrangement.

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NTERNATIONAL VARIANTS 

Worldwide digital streaming release (Spotify and major platforms, available today).

RELATED MATERIAL

 Prince (1987 / 2020) Sign "O" The Times (Super Deluxe Edition)

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SOURCES 

Prince Vault,

Official Prince Releases,

Rolling Stone

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