“America (12″ Version)” is taken from the group’s Around the World in a Day
NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in partnership with Warner Records and Legacy Recordings, are pleased to announce the first-ever digital release of the newly remastered extended version of “America” taken from Prince And The Revolution’s groundbreaking Billboard No. 1 album Around The World In A Day, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
Originally released in October 1985, “America,” which Prince described as “straightforwardly patriotic,” was the fourth and final single to be taken from Around The World In A Day, released five months earlier. The 12-inch version of the track weighs in at 21 minutes 41 seconds and has been newly remastered in stereo by Bernie Grundman for its first-ever streaming release. The single and album versions of the song were edited down from this epic performance, which was only cut short as the tape ran out.
“America” has also been meticulously mixed in a new Dolby Atmos presentation from the original multi-track master tapes by Prince’s protege and Best Engineered Grammy nominee Chris James.
“America” was recorded in the summer of 1984, before the Purple Rain Tour, and made its live debut in February 1985 at The Forum in Los Angeles as the night’s final song. The song regularly returned to Prince’s shows throughout the 1990s and the 2000s.
“America (12” Version)” will be available via all participating digital providers at midnight ET on July 4th.
In addition, a special Paisley Park spotlight exhibit highlighting the single will be available through July 10th.
The Prince team also offers new merchandise with the America Tee featuring artwork inspired by the original single from Around the World In A Day.
