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|album name            = 3121
|album name            = 3121
|album image            = [[Image:3121 album.jpg|3121 album artwork]]
|album image            = [[Image:3121 album.jpg|3121 album artwork]]
|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_21|21 March, 2006]]
|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_21|21 March 2006]]
|length                = 53:42
|length                = 53:42
|label                  = [[NPG Records]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Records Universal Records]
|label                  = [[NPG Records]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Records Universal Records]
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|introduction          = <b>3121</b> is the 31st full-length studio album by [[Prince]]. It was released worldwide in March, 2006 (two years after the collections [[Album: The Chocolate Invasion|The Chocolate Invasion]], [[Album: The Slaughterhouse|The Slaughterhouse]] and [[Album: C-Note|C-Note]], and the studio album [[Album: Musicology|Musicology]]).
|introduction          = <b>3121</b> is the 31st full-length studio album by [[Prince]]. It was released worldwide in March 2006 (two years after the collections [[Album: The Chocolate Invasion|The Chocolate Invasion]], [[Album: The Slaughterhouse|The Slaughterhouse]] and [[Album: C-Note|C-Note]], and the studio album [[Album: Musicology|Musicology]]).


Eight months after the album's release, [[Prince]] launched the [[Per4ming Live 3121]] residency in Las Vegas, NV, USA; the setlist typically included a few tracks from the album, but was not designed to promote the album as such.  
Eight months after the album's release, [[Prince]] launched the [[Per4ming Live 3121]] residency in Las Vegas, NV, USA; the setlist typically included a few tracks from the album, but was not designed to promote the album as such.  
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<b>Recording process</b>
<b>Recording process</b>


Little is known about the recording sessions for the album. It is likely that initial tracking for most tracks took place between early 2005 and early, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA or [[3121 (Mulholland)]], West Hollywood, CA, USA. Some percussion overdubs on [[Te Amo Corazon|Te Amo Corazón]] took place at Insomnio Studios, Panama City, Panama in late June, 2005.  
Little is known about the recording sessions for the album. It is likely that initial tracking for most tracks took place between early 2005 and early, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA or [[3121 (Mulholland)]], West Hollywood, 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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The album produced three commercial singles, [[Single: Te Amo Corazón|Te Amo Corazón]], [[Single: Black Sweat|Black Sweat]] (both of which preceded the album) and [[Single: Fury|Fury]] (released in the UK only).  
The album produced three commercial singles, [[Single: Te Amo Corazón|Te Amo Corazón]], [[Single: Black Sweat|Black Sweat]] (both of which preceded the album) and [[Single: Fury|Fury]] (released in the UK only).  


The initial release of the album included entry into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at [[Prince]]'s rented home known as [[3121 (Mulholland)]], West Hollywood, CA, USA, for seven winners in the US (and smaller number worldwide); the show took place on [[06_May,_2006-am|6 May, 2006 (am)]].  
The initial release of the album included entry into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at [[Prince]]'s rented home known as [[3121 (Mulholland)]], West Hollywood, CA, USA, for seven winners in the US (and smaller number worldwide); the show took place on [[06_May 2006-am|6 May 2006 (am)]].  


[[Prince]] performed on a few TV shows and awards shows performing songs from the album.  
[[Prince]] performed on a few TV shows and awards shows performing songs from the album.  
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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 [[3121 (Mulholland)]], West Hollywood, CA, USA, leading to speculation that the album would carry the same title. The house is featured heavily in the booklet's photography.
* Throughout 2005 and early 2006, there were reports of parties taking place at [[Prince]]'s rented home, called [[3121 (Mulholland)]], West Hollywood, 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 [[3121 (Mulholland)]], West Hollywood, CA, USA; the show took place on [[06_May,_2006-am|6 May, 2006 (am)]].
* 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 [[3121 (Mulholland)]], West Hollywood, CA, USA; the show took place on [[06_May 2006-am|6 May 2006 (am)]].
* 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>[[File:3121-USpressadvertRS.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Rolling Stone (6 Apr. 2006)]] &nbsp; [[File:3121-USpressadvertBB.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Billboard (8 Apr. 2006)]]  
* US press ads published in Rolling Stone and Billboard:<br>[[File:3121-USpressadvertRS.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Rolling Stone (6 Apr. 2006)]] &nbsp; [[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|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|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 [[3121 (Mulholland)]], West Hollywood, CA, USA, for seven winners in the US (and smaller number worldwide); the show took place on [[06_May,_2006-am|6 May, 2006 (am)]].
* The initial release of the album included entry into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at [[3121 (Mulholland)]], West Hollywood, CA, USA, for seven winners in the US (and smaller number worldwide); the show took place on [[06_May 2006-am|6 May 2006 (am)]].
* 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.

Revision as of 22:19, 27 February 2016

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3121
3121 album artwork

Album details

Released: 21 March 2006
Length: 53:42
Label(s): NPG Records / Universal Records
Studio(s): Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA; 3121 (Mulholland), West Hollywood, CA, USA; Insomnio Studios, Panama City, Panama

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: The Billboard 200 8 Apr. 2006 1(1) 16
USA: Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums 8 Apr. 2006 1(1) 24
 
Europe
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
France: SNEP Top 200 Albums 18 Mar. 2006 8 12
The Netherlands: Album Top 100 25 Mar. 2006 3(2) 18
Poland: OLIS Top Album 100 3 Apr. 2006 13 6
U.K.: UK Albums Chart 1 Apr. 2006 9 4
Certifications
Institution, Country Date Certification
RIAA (USA) 26 Jun. 2006 Gold (500,000)
BPI (UK) 22 Jul. 2013 Silver (60,000)
Awards
This album has not received any awards in in the USA

Singles released

Te Amo Corazón
b/w Te Amo Corazón (video)
Black Sweat
b/w Beautiful, Loved And Blessed
Fury
b/w Te Amo Corazón / Fury

See also

Per4ming Live: 3121
(Las Vegas residency) 		3121
(sheet music)

Alternate Album Configuration

  • Late 2005, 3121 configuration
  1. 3121
  2. Lolita
  3. Streets Of Panama
  4. Te Amo Corazón
  5. Incense And Candles
  6. Black Sweat
  7. The Morning After
  8. Love
  9. Satisfied
  10. The Word
  11. The Dance
  12. Get On The Boat
3121 is the 31st full-length studio album by Prince. It was released worldwide in March 2006 (two years after the collections The Chocolate Invasion, The Slaughterhouse and C-Note, and the studio album Musicology).

Eight months after the album's release, Prince launched the Per4ming Live 3121 residency in Las Vegas, NV, USA; the setlist typically included a few tracks from the album, but was not designed to promote the album as such.

The initial release of the album contained a small postcard/flier for the later-aborted album by Támar, then-titled Beautiful, Loved And Blessed.


Recording process

Little is known about the recording sessions for the album. It is likely that initial tracking for most tracks took place between early 2005 and early, at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA or 3121 (Mulholland), West Hollywood, CA, USA. Some percussion overdubs on 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 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.

The album is the first to feature a band line-up including drummer C.C. Dunham and bass guitarist Joshua Dunham, who would continue to play with Prince until 2010. It also features significant vocal contributions from Támar Davis (credited as Támar), who Prince worked with heavily in 2005 and 2006, including touring with her as her guitarist on the 2006 Támar Tour.


Promotion

The album produced three commercial singles, Te Amo Corazón, Black Sweat (both of which preceded the album) and Fury (released in the UK only).

The initial release of the album included entry into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at Prince's rented home known as 3121 (Mulholland), West Hollywood, CA, USA, for seven winners in the US (and smaller number worldwide); the show took place on 6 May 2006 (am).

Prince performed on a few TV shows and awards shows performing songs from the album.

The album entered The Billboard 200 at number 1, giving Prince his first number 1 album on that chart since 1989's Batman (and his first not connected to a movie since 1985's Around The World In A Day). 3121 also reached number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.

On 26 Jun. 2006, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA, indicating 500,000 copies shipped in the USA.



Track listing
CD Cassette

The compact disc version is the original issue.

  1. 3121 (4:31)
  2. Lolita (4:06)
  3. Te Amo Corazón (3:36)
  4. Black Sweat (3:11)
  5. Incense And Candles (4:05)
  6. Love (5:46)
  7. Satisfied (2:50)
  8. Fury (4:02)
  9. The Word (4:12)
  10. Beautiful, Loved And Blessed (5:44)1
  11. The Dance (5:21)
  12. Get On The Boat (6:19)

The MC format was released at same time as the CD.

  • Side 1:
  1. 3121 (4:31)
  2. Lolita (4:06)
  3. Te Amo Corazón (3:36)
  4. Black Sweat (3:11)
  5. Incense And Candles (4:05)
  6. Love (5:46)
  7. Satisfied (2:50)
  • Side 2:
  1. Fury (4:02)
  2. The Word (4:12)
  3. Beautiful, Loved And Blessed (5:44)1
  4. The Dance (5:21)
  5. Get On The Boat (6:19)

All songs written by Prince except where indicated.

1 Written by Prince and Támar



Personnel
Musicians


Production


Thanks
  • "All praise and glory 2 the Most High - Jehovah"



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
USA CD B0006296-02 Initial release with "Win a private show by Prince at his home" sticker

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
None
 

 

 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Trivia
  • 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 3121 (Mulholland), West Hollywood, CA, USA, leading to speculation that the album would carry the same title. The house is featured heavily in the booklet's photography.
  • On 13 December 2005, Prince released Te Amo Corazón and its accompanying 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 4 February 2006, Prince performed on NBC TV show Saturday Night Live with Támar, premiering Fury and playing Beautiful, Loved And Blessed. This performance created a large amount of press and online anticipation for the album.
  • On 14 February 2006, the single Te Amo Corazón was re-released for Valentine's Day, including a DVD containing the video.
  • On 15 February 2006, Prince played a surprise performance at the 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 21 February 2006, 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 3121 (Mulholland), West Hollywood, CA, USA; the show took place on 6 May 2006 (am).
  • 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:
    Press advert published in Rolling Stone (6 Apr. 2006)   Press advert published in Billboard (8 Apr. 2006)
  • The initial release contained a small postcard/flier for the later-aborted album by Támar Davis, then-titled 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 3121 (Mulholland), West Hollywood, CA, USA, for seven winners in the US (and smaller number worldwide); the show took place on 6 May 2006 (am).
  • The album was released on 3/21, which was discussed online and in reviews as a deliberate date, given the title 3121.
  • The album sold 183,000 copies in the USA in its first week of release.
  • Prince has said that some Lotusflow3r tracks were recorded during sessions for 3121, although it is unclear which tracks.
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