Prince Estate Unveils New Rarities Album “Timeless” Featuring Unreleased Tracks
The Prince Estate has announced the release of “Timeless,” a new collection of 10 previously unreleased tracks spanning nearly the entirety of the artist’s career, set for release on August 28, 2026. The album, curated in partnership with Sony’s Legacy Recordings, marks the first Prince release to draw from every major era of his creative life, featuring material recorded between 1977 and 2016, the year of his passing.
Tracklist and Release Details
The album includes a mix of rare recordings and alternate versions of previously released songs. Highlights include “I Am You” (1977), a early work from Prince’s teenage years, and a live 2016 performance of “How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore?” The full tracklist is as follows:
- I Am You (1977)
- Tick Tick Bang (1981)
- Heaven (1985)
- I Wonder (1989)
- With This Tear (1991)
- Stone (1995)
- Calabama (2003)
- The Guilty Ones (2007)
- Bestest Friend (2012)
- How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore? (live) (2016)
“Timeless” will be available digitally, on CD, and in multiple vinyl configurations, including a limited-edition Purple Marble pressing through Prince’s official channels. Fans attending the annual Prince Celebration in Minneapolis will have early access to the album, with listening sessions and archival presentations planned throughout the event.
Context and Significance
The release follows the discovery of “Stone,” a 1995 track written by Sandra St. Victor, Tom Hammer, and Jules Van Even, as the second preview of the project. The first preview, “With This Tear,” was unveiled in April to mark the 10th anniversary of Prince’s death. The Prince Estate described “Timeless” as a “sweeping portrait” of the artist’s career, emphasizing his consistent creativity across decades.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has declared this week as Prince Celebration Week, with the city’s skyline to be illuminated in purple in tribute. A special event at the Armory will feature members of Prince’s New Power Generation and former Revolution collaborators, offering insights into the newly released material.
The album’s scope reflects the vastness of Prince’s “Vault,” a collection of unreleased recordings that has long fascinated fans. The Estate’s decision to curate a project spanning his entire career underscores the enduring relevance of Prince’s work and his influence on music history.