New Prince Single “Deliverance” for Sale Again, EP Still Under Restraining Order

Shortly after the announcement of a new Prince EP, Deliverance, the late artist’s estate and Paisley Park Enterprises filed a lawsuit against George Ian Boxill, the engineer who put it together. The song and EP then disappeared from iTunes and Apple Music. Today, the label behind Deliverance—RMA (Rogue Music Alliance)—has confirmed a temporary restraining order on the EP’s sale. The “Deliverance” single, however, is once again available to buy. In a statement, label attorney Matthew Wilson explained, “The Federal Court located in Minnesota has temporarily enjoined the release of the remaining unreleased tracks on the Deliverance EP. The court order has not enjoined the released single ‘Deliverance.’ Therefore the ‘Deliverance’ single will continue to be sold.”

As of writing, “Deliverance” is available only on RMA’s new purchase website. The restraining order lasts until May 3, according to Rolling Stone.

Prince’s estate claims that Boxill signed a confidentiality agreement that all of his work with Prince “would remain Prince’s sole and exclusive property,” and that “he would not use any recordings or property in any way whatsoever; and he would return any such recordings or property to Prince immediately upon request.” In a statement, the estate said Boxill “is now attempting to release tracks without the authorization of the estate and in violation of the agreement and applicable law.”

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