Compil. US 1993 on Paisley Park label
Electronic, Rock, R&B/Soul and Pop (Soul, Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Minneapolis Sound, Disco, Funk)
Hype/title sticker on fat boy jewel case: Prince The hits/the B-sides 3 CD's of Prince's greatest hits and rarest songs. 56 tracks, including six previously unreleased songs and 18 rare B-sides collected only in this set! Includes: "Nothing Compares 2 U", "Pink Cashmere", "Peach" and "Pope" Also available THE HITS 1 THE HITS 2 Companion VHS & Laser Disc Video also available 2-45440 Spines, back tray insert, booklet & discs: 9 45440-2 Back tray insert: © 1993 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. ℗ 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Made in U.S.A. Discs: Made in U.S.A. Mfg. by WEA Manufacturing 9 45440-2 Disc 1: © 1993 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Disc 2: ©1993 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Disc 3: © 1993 Warner Bros. Records Inc. ℗ 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Discs, matrix: The ARC stamp "ARC ЖM# S#" may appear on random locations leading and/or following the glass master string. [#'s represent random numbers] Booklet: 7 [track 1-18] contains a sample of "Tramp" as performed by McCracklin and Fulsom. Courtesy of Flair Records/Virgin Records America/Blues Interactions, Inc./Ace Records Ltd. © 1993 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A. Most of the versions on this compilation are their single edits. Similar edition: The Hits / The B-Sides (Specialty Records Corporation pressing)
Prince voc, *1958 US album by, producer, arranged by, composed by, performer, lyrics by, music by, producer, arranged by, performer, written by, arranged by, strings arranged by, performer, performed live by | |
Damon Dickson perc, bvoc, US backing vocals, percussion, performer, the new power generation | |
Kirk Johnson perc, bvoc, dr, backing vocals, percussion, performer, the new power generation | |
Sonny T. b, bass, backing vocals, performer, the new power generation | |
Michael Bland dr, *1969 US drums, performer, the new power generation | |
Mayte bvoc, *1973 CU other, introducing, performer, the new power generation, lead vocals, co-lead vox | |
Tony M. , backing vocals, rap, lead raps, performer, the new power generation, composed by | |
Levi Seacer Jr. bvoc, g, US rhythm guitar, backing vocals, performer, the new power generation, bass, vocals, composed by | |
Tommy Barbarella p, key, other, sex symbol, keyboards, other various keys, sampler, purpleaxxe™ sampler, performer, the new power generation | |
Rosie Gaines voc, org, sampler, *1960 US organ, backing vocals, lead vocals, co-lead and, sampler, purpleaxxe™ sampler, performer, the new power generation, featuring | |
Brownmark b, voc, *1962 US bass, voice, performer, the revolution | |
Wendy Melvoin g, voc, *1964 US guitar, voice, performer, the revolution, composed by, string interlude, performer, performed live by | |
Lisa Coleman key, voc, *1960 US keyboards, voice, performer, the revolution, composed by, string interlude, lead vocals, co-lead vocals, arranged by, strings arranged by, performer, performed live by | |
Matt Fink voc, key, US keyboards, voice, performer, the revolution | |
Bobby Z. bvoc, dr, voc, *1956 US percussion, performer, the revolution | |
Prince And The Revolution , *1979 performer on track, producer, arranged by, composed by, performer, producer, composed by, performer | |
Sheila E. perc, voc, *1957 US drums, drums, percussion, vocals | |
Chris Moon , lyrics by | |
Dez Dickerson voc, *1955 US lead vocals, co-lead vocals, guitar, guitar solos, soloist, guitar solos | |
Jill Jones voc, *1962 US lead vocals, co-lead vocals | |
Atlanta Bliss tr, US trumpet, brass, vocals | |
Clare Fischer p, org, 1928-2012 US orchestrated by, strings orchestrated by, strings, strings orchestrated by | |
Eric Leeds fl, *1952 US brass, vocals, flute | |
Dr. Fink key, b, dr, US keyboards, computer keyboards, computer, computer keyboards, synthesizer, written by | |
Mico Weaver g, US guitar, vocals | |
Cat Glover voc, US vocals | |
Boni Boyer bvoc, US vocals, organ, hammond organ | |
The New Power Generation , *1990 US producer, arranged by, composed by, performer, producer, arranged by, performer | |
Jimmy McCracklin voc, 1921-2012 US performer, contains a sample of "tramp" as performed by, written by, co-written by | |
Lowell Fulsom , performer, contains a sample of "tramp" as performed by, written by, co-written by | |
Camille , lead vocals, composed by, performer | |
David Z. perc, dr, US arranged by | |
Mazarati , 1986-1989 US voice, background voice | |
Sheena Easton bvoc, *1959 GB vocals, lyrics by, co-written | |
Bernie Mac , 1957-2008 US voice actor, appears courtes of def comedy jam/rush communications. inc. | |
Prince , Wendy Melvoin , performer on track |
Greg Ross art direction, design |
Jeff Gold art direction, design |
Gregg Geller compilation producer |
David Carson design, logo design by |
Alan Leeds liner notes |
Dave Friedlander mastered by, additional mastering, recorded by, mixed by |
Stephen Marcussen mastered by, additional mastering |
Lee Herschberg mastered by, digital mastering |
Herb Ritts photography by |
David Leonard recorded by, engineer, recorded by, recorded at the record plant by |
Peggy McCreary recorded by, recorded by, mixed by |
David Tickle engineer, recorded by |
Prince engineer, mixed by, remix, recorded by, mixed by, engineer, engineered by |
Susan Rogers engineer, mixed by, assisted by, recorded by, engineer, engineered by, recorded by, mixed by |
Dave Roeder engineer, assistant engineers |
Steve Fontano engineer, assistant engineers |
Tommy Vicari remix, engineer, engineered, executive-producer |
Gary Brandt engineer |
Mark Ettel engineer, assistant |
Bob Mockler remix, engineer |
Jamie Starr engineer |
Mick Guzauski remix, engineer |
Ron Garrett remix, assistant |
Don Batts engineer, 2nd engineer |
Coke Johnson engineer, recorded by, engineer, engineered by |
Tom Garneau mixed by, recorded by |
Eddie Miller recorded by, recorded by, mixed by |
Arne Frager recorded by, strings recorded by |
Joe Blaney recorded by, mixed by |
Michael Koppelman recorded by, recorded by, mixed by |
Timothy Penn engineer, 2nd engineer |
Bob Rosa mixed by |
Keith Cohen mixed by |
Steve Beltran mixed by |
Brian Poer recorded by |
Ray Hahnfeldt recorded by, engineer, 2nd engineers, mixed by |
Steve Noonan recorded by, engineer, 2nd engineers |
Lisa Coleman backing vocals |
Ross Pallone engineer |
David Rivkin recorded by, recorded by, recorded live at 1st avenue by |
David Z. recorded by |
Airiq Anest engineer |
Rolly Ladd engineer |
Mark Forrester recorded by |
Wendy Melvoin backing vocals |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | When Doves Cry | Prince | Prince | 3:47 | |
2 | Pop Life | Prince And The Revolution | Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin, Prince And The Revolution | 3:41 | |
3 | Soft And Wet | Prince | Chris Moon, Prince | 3:02 | |
4 | I Feel For You | Prince | Prince | 3:24 | |
5 | Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? | Prince | Prince | 3:48 | |
6 | When You Were Mine | Prince | Prince | 3:43 | |
7 | Uptown | Prince | Prince | 4:09 | |
8 | Let's Go Crazy | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 4:39 | |
9 | 1999 | Prince | Prince | 3:36 | |
10 | I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man | Prince | Prince | 3:38 | |
11 | Nothing Compares 2 U | Prince | Prince | 4:57 | |
12 | Adore | Prince | Prince | 4:39 | |
13 | Pink Cashmere | Prince | 6:13 | ||
14 | Alphabet St. | Prince | Prince | 5:38 | |
15 | Sign 'O' The Times | Prince | Prince | 3:42 | |
16 | Thieves In The Temple | Prince | Prince | 3:19 | |
17 | Diamonds And Pearls | Prince | Prince, The New Power Generation | 4:19 | |
18 | 7 | Prince | Prince, Jimmy McCracklin, Lowell Fulsom | 5:09 | |
19 | Controversy | Prince | Prince | 3:35 | |
20 | Dirty Mind | Prince | Dr. Fink, Prince | 3:49 | |
21 | I Wanna Be Your Lover | Prince | Prince | 2:56 | |
22 | Head | Prince | Prince | 4:43 | |
23 | Do Me, Baby | Prince | Prince | 3:55 | |
24 | Delirious | Prince | Prince | 2:38 | |
25 | Little Red Corvette | Prince | Prince | 4:55 | |
26 | I Would Die 4 U | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 2:56 | |
27 | Raspberry Beret | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 3:31 | |
28 | If I Was Your Girlfriend | Prince | Prince | 3:46 | |
29 | Kiss | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 3:45 | |
30 | Peach | Prince | 3:48 | ||
31 | U Got The Look | Prince | Prince | 3:46 | |
32 | Sexy M.F. | Prince | Levi Seacer Jr., Prince, Tony M. | 5:24 | |
33 | Gett Off | Prince | Prince, The New Power Generation | 4:29 | |
34 | Cream | Prince | Prince, The New Power Generation | 4:12 | |
35 | Pope | Prince | 3:28 | ||
36 | Purple Rain | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 8:40 | |
37 | Hello | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 3:23 | |
38 | 200 Balloons | Prince | Prince | 5:05 | |
39 | Escape | Prince | Prince | 3:30 | |
40 | Gotta Stop (Messin' About) | Prince | Prince | 2:54 | |
41 | Horny Toad | Prince | Prince | 2:12 | |
42 | Feel U Up | Prince | Prince | 3:44 | |
43 | Girl | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 3:47 | |
44 | I Love U In Me | Prince | Prince | 4:12 | |
45 | Erotic City | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 3:55 | |
46 | Shockadelica | Prince | Prince | 3:30 | |
47 | Irresistible Bitch | Prince | Prince | 4:11 | |
48 | Scarlet Pussy | Camille (3) | Camille | 4:18 | |
49 | La, La, La, He, He, Hee | Prince | Sheena Easton, Prince | 3:21 | |
50 | She's Always In My Hair | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 3:27 | |
51 | 17 Days | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 3:54 | |
52 | How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore | Prince | Prince | 3:50 | |
53 | Another Lonely Christmas | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 4:51 | |
54 | God | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 4:02 | |
55 | 4 The Tears In Your Eyes | Prince , Wendy Melvoin | Prince | 3:23 | |
56 | Power Fantastic | Prince And The Revolution | Prince | 4:45 |
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