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|introduction              = '''United States Of Division''' was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 4|4 July 2004]], Independence Day in the USA, as a "virtual b-side" to [[Single: Cinnamon Girl|Cinnamon Girl]]. Four months later, it was included on the European CD single of [[Single: Cinnamon Girl|Cinnamon Girl]], but was not included on the US edition of the single, for unknown reasons.
 
|introduction              = '''United States Of Division''' was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 4|4 July 2004]], Independence Day in the USA, as a "virtual b-side" to [[Single: Cinnamon Girl|Cinnamon Girl]]. Four months later, it was included on the European CD single of [[Single: Cinnamon Girl|Cinnamon Girl]], but was not included on the US edition of the single, for unknown reasons.
  
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Specific recording dates are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in early 2004 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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Specific recording dates are unknown, but the track was recorded in January 2004, likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
  
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On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 5|5 April 2024]], an alternate mix of the song with more prominent horns was released as a stand alone digital track by [[Prince]]’s estate (in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the [[Album: Musicology|Musicology]] album).
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On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 5|5 April 2024]], a slightly different mix of the song with more prominent horns was released as a stand alone digital track by [[Prince]]’s estate (in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the [[Album: Musicology|Musicology]] album).
 
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|date                      = Early 2004 (assumed)
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|date                      = January 2004 (assumed)
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
 
|additional info          = Tracking
 
|additional info          = Tracking

Revision as of 18:26, 5 April 2024

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United States Of Division
Cinnamongirleu single.jpg
single art for Cinnamon Girl 		United states of division single.JPG
artwork for the 2024 digital release
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 4 July 2004 - NPG Music Club download
Album(s): None
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not believed to have been performed live by Prince.
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

United States Of Division was released on 4 July 2004, Independence Day in the USA, as a "virtual b-side" to Cinnamon Girl. Four months later, it was included on the European CD single of Cinnamon Girl, but was not included on the US edition of the single, for unknown reasons.

Specific recording dates are unknown, but the track was recorded in January 2004, likely at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

On 5 April 2024, a slightly different mix of the song with more prominent horns was released as a stand alone digital track by Prince’s estate (in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the Musicology album).


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
January 2004 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) 		Tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
  • Rhonda Smith - background vox
  • Candy Dulfer - background vox and saxophone
  • Other recording personnel (including a male vocalist) not known

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
United States Of Division 6:18 NPG Music Club download

Cinnamon Girl single

Studio
United States Of Division 6:19 Digital release
 Studio Alternate mix with more prominent horns



 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • Screenshot of NPG Music Club splashpage at the time the download became available:
Unitedstatesofdivision screenshot.jpg
References
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