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− | Fairly little is known about the recording sessions for the album. It is likely that basic tracking for most tracks took place between late 2004 and early 2006, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA and/or | + | Fairly little is known about the recording sessions for the album. It is likely that basic tracking for most tracks took place between late 2004 and early 2006, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA and/or [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]], Los Angeles, CA, USA. Some percussion overdubs on [[Te Amo Corazon|Te Amo Corazón]] took place at Insomnio Studios, Panama City, Panama in late June 2005. |
An early configuration of the album compiled in late 2005 included two tracks that were removed before release: [[Streets Of Panama]] and [[The Morning After]]. [[Streets Of Panama]] remains unreleased, while [[The Morning After]] was included on the download version of the album [[Album: Lotusflow3r|Lotusflow3r]] (although not on the CD version of the album). This configuration did not include [[Fury]] or [[Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]], indicating that they may have been recorded shortly before the album’s release. | An early configuration of the album compiled in late 2005 included two tracks that were removed before release: [[Streets Of Panama]] and [[The Morning After]]. [[Streets Of Panama]] remains unreleased, while [[The Morning After]] was included on the download version of the album [[Album: Lotusflow3r|Lotusflow3r]] (although not on the CD version of the album). This configuration did not include [[Fury]] or [[Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]], indicating that they may have been recorded shortly before the album’s release. | ||
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|album promotion = The album title, 3121, was first seen at [[Prince]]’s performance on the NAACP Image Awards on [[19 March 2005]], where [[Prince]] played for the first time with his new band, and premiered [[Satisfied]] as part of an extended medley of older songs and covers. "3121" was written on the back of his jacket, which appears to be the same as on the album cover. This led to speculation online that an album would be released soon. | |album promotion = The album title, 3121, was first seen at [[Prince]]’s performance on the NAACP Image Awards on [[19 March 2005]], where [[Prince]] played for the first time with his new band, and premiered [[Satisfied]] as part of an extended medley of older songs and covers. "3121" was written on the back of his jacket, which appears to be the same as on the album cover. This led to speculation online that an album would be released soon. | ||
− | * Throughout 2005 and early 2006, there were reports of parties taking place at [[Prince]]’s rented home, called | + | * Throughout 2005 and early 2006, there were reports of parties taking place at [[Prince]]’s rented home, called [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]], Los Angeles, CA, USA, leading to speculation that the album would carry the same title. The house is featured heavily in the booklet’s photography. |
* On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_13|13 December 2005]], [[Prince]] released [[Single: Te Amo Corazón|Te Amo Corazón]] and its accompanying [[Video: Te Amo Corazón|video]], and held a press conference, at which he discussed this album, although it was not mentioned by name. The date written numerically, however (12/13) was a reverse of the album title. | * On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_13|13 December 2005]], [[Prince]] released [[Single: Te Amo Corazón|Te Amo Corazón]] and its accompanying [[Video: Te Amo Corazón|video]], and held a press conference, at which he discussed this album, although it was not mentioned by name. The date written numerically, however (12/13) was a reverse of the album title. | ||
* On [[04_February 2006|4 February 2006]], [[Prince]] performed on NBC TV show [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturday_Night_Live Saturday Night Live] with [[Támar Davis|Támar]], premiering [[Fury]] and playing [[Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]]. This performance created a large amount of press and online anticipation for the album. | * On [[04_February 2006|4 February 2006]], [[Prince]] performed on NBC TV show [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturday_Night_Live Saturday Night Live] with [[Támar Davis|Támar]], premiering [[Fury]] and playing [[Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]]. This performance created a large amount of press and online anticipation for the album. | ||
* On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_14|14 February 2006]], the single [[Single: Te Amo Corazón|Te Amo Corazón]] was re-released for Valentine’s Day, including a DVD containing the [[Video: Te Amo Corazón|video]]. | * On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_14|14 February 2006]], the single [[Single: Te Amo Corazón|Te Amo Corazón]] was re-released for Valentine’s Day, including a DVD containing the [[Video: Te Amo Corazón|video]]. | ||
* On [[15 February 2006]], [[Prince]] played a surprise performance at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brit_Awards BRIT Awards] in London, England. His band included [[Wendy Melvoin]], [[Lisa Coleman]] and [[Sheila E.]], leading to a lot of speculation about [[Prince]] reuniting with [[The Revolution]] for a tour. This turned out to be unfounded, however. | * On [[15 February 2006]], [[Prince]] played a surprise performance at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brit_Awards BRIT Awards] in London, England. His band included [[Wendy Melvoin]], [[Lisa Coleman]] and [[Sheila E.]], leading to a lot of speculation about [[Prince]] reuniting with [[The Revolution]] for a tour. This turned out to be unfounded, however. | ||
− | * On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_21|21 February 2006]], [[Single: Black Sweat|Black Sweat / Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]] was released as a double A-side, and both songs received significant airplay. On iTunes, purchase of the single also entered the purchaser into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at | + | * On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_21|21 February 2006]], [[Single: Black Sweat|Black Sweat / Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]] was released as a double A-side, and both songs received significant airplay. On iTunes, purchase of the single also entered the purchaser into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]], Los Angeles, CA, USA; the show took place on [[06_May 2006-am|6 May 2006 (a.m.)]]. |
* Two websites were set up specifically for the album: [[www.3121countdown.com]], which served as a short-lived countdown to the release of the album, and [[www.3121.com]], which ran in different forms, opening in March 2006, serving as his primary website starting in Spring 2007 and closing in January 2008. | * Two websites were set up specifically for the album: [[www.3121countdown.com]], which served as a short-lived countdown to the release of the album, and [[www.3121.com]], which ran in different forms, opening in March 2006, serving as his primary website starting in Spring 2007 and closing in January 2008. | ||
* US press ads published in Rolling Stone and Billboard:<br> | * US press ads published in Rolling Stone and Billboard:<br> | ||
[[File:3121-USpressadvertRS.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Rolling Stone (6 Apr. 2006)]] [[File:3121-USpressadvertBB.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Billboard (8 Apr. 2006)]] | [[File:3121-USpressadvertRS.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Rolling Stone (6 Apr. 2006)]] [[File:3121-USpressadvertBB.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Billboard (8 Apr. 2006)]] | ||
|trivia = The initial release contained a small postcard/flier for the later-aborted album by [[Támar Davis]], then-titled [[Album: Milk & Honey (2006)|Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]]. | |trivia = The initial release contained a small postcard/flier for the later-aborted album by [[Támar Davis]], then-titled [[Album: Milk & Honey (2006)|Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]]. | ||
− | * The initial release of the album included entry into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at | + | * The initial release of the album included entry into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]], Los Angeles, CA, USA, for seven winners in the US (and smaller number worldwide); the show took place on [[06_May 2006-am|6 May 2006 (a.m.)]]. |
* The album was released on 3/21, which was discussed online and in reviews as a deliberate date, given the title [[Album: 3121|3121]]. | * The album was released on 3/21, which was discussed online and in reviews as a deliberate date, given the title [[Album: 3121|3121]]. | ||
* The album sold 183,000 copies in the USA in its first week of release. | * The album sold 183,000 copies in the USA in its first week of release. |
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