Prince’s NPG Records and The Prince Estate announce ‘3121 Expanded Edition,’ arriving worldwide December 11 digitally and in 3LP + Blu-ray and 2CD + Blu-ray sets. ‘Prince: 3121 Las Vegas Concert’ will be released theatrically in the U.S. and Canada beginning December 3 for a limited time, with tickets on sale November 11. The celebration also includes ‘3121 Las Vegas Live,’ a live album arriving on 3LP crystal blue vinyl and 2CD for Record Store Day Black Friday on November 27.
Celebrating the 20th year anniversary of Prince’s chart-topping 2006 album, the release revisits a defining chapter in his later career through additional studio recordings and live concert footage from the Prince vault, related to his 2007 Las Vegas residency.
Fans will have a rare opportunity to experience Prince on the big screen, with his legendary Las Vegas performance presented in stunning 4K and Dolby Atmos at equipped theatres. The 154-minute live concert film spans chart-topping hits, fan favorites, deep cuts and extended jams, showcasing the electrifying blend of funk, rock, soul, R&B and pop that defined his singular artistry.
Collectively, the releases connect the studio experimentation of 3121 with the performances that followed, showcasing Prince the legendary songwriter, producer, bandleader and performer.
The expanded digital edition pairs the original 12-track album with 10 additional raw recordings, including acoustic versions of “The Word,” “Love” and “Te Amo Corazón,” alongside “Time of Ur Life,” “The Streets of Panama,” “Another Girl,” “Glass Cutter” and more. The physical editions pair 3121 with a Blu-ray featuring live concert footage filmed in Las Vegas in 2007.
Preorders and presaves launch today, alongside the previously unreleased track “Time of Ur Life” and a live performance video of “Black Sweat”
‘3121 Las Vegas Live’ brings that music to the stage, capturing more than two hours of Prince’s January 20, 2007, performance in Las Vegas. The set spans his catalog, moving between “Purple Rain,” “Kiss,” “If I Was Your Girlfriend” and “U Got the Look,” selections from 3121 and Musicology, and covers including “Pass the Peas,” “Crazy” and “Play That Funky Music.”
The live album arrives November 27 in 3LP crystal blue vinyl and 2CD editions at participating independent record stores for Record Store Day Black Friday.
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