'it prior' is not correct and usable in written English.
You can use the phrase 'prior to' for similar meaning. Example: I want to finish the project prior to the deadline.
A recording artist has a new album, and the record company invites journalists to come listen to it, prior to its release, with the artist in attendance.
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore)., for one, said he had "no idea about it" prior to its revelation last week.
But within it, prior to race time, each level has its own sense of drama.
"I first spoke to Andy Flower about it prior to the Kevin Pietersen incident rearing its head," he said.
He relinquished it prior to joining parliament.
Cooper touched on it prior to the game.
"We do it prior to every election," he said.
Pony Halloway and Frank Burge did it prior to mandatory grand finals.
She went on, "Did they try to settle it prior to filing a lawsuit?
But the way the city had control of it prior, I don't think was helpful either.
Despite this some people (including the NatWest Three) were extradited under it prior to ratification.
