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Prince
The Hits / The B-Sides

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)

     
Musicians
PortraitPrince 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
PortraitDamon Dickson perc, bvoc, US
backing vocals, percussion, performer, the new power generation
PortraitKirk Johnson perc, bvoc, dr,
backing vocals, percussion, performer, the new power generation
PortraitSonny T. b,
bass, backing vocals, performer, the new power generation
PortraitMichael Bland dr, *1969 US
drums, performer, the new power generation
PortraitMayte bvoc, *1973 CU
other, introducing, performer, the new power generation, lead vocals, co-lead vox
PortraitTony M. ,
backing vocals, rap, lead raps, performer, the new power generation, composed by
PortraitLevi Seacer Jr. bvoc, g, US
rhythm guitar, backing vocals, performer, the new power generation, bass, vocals, composed by
PortraitTommy Barbarella p, key,
other, sex symbol, keyboards, other various keys, sampler, purpleaxxe™ sampler, performer, the new power generation
PortraitRosie Gaines voc, org, sampler, *1960 US
organ, backing vocals, lead vocals, co-lead and, sampler, purpleaxxe™ sampler, performer, the new power generation, featuring
PortraitBrownmark b, voc, *1962 US
bass, voice, performer, the revolution
PortraitWendy Melvoin g, voc, *1964 US
guitar, voice, performer, the revolution, composed by, string interlude, performer, performed live by
PortraitLisa 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
PortraitMatt Fink voc, key, US
keyboards, voice, performer, the revolution
PortraitBobby Z. bvoc, dr, voc, *1956 US
percussion, performer, the revolution
PortraitPrince And The Revolution , *1979
performer on track, producer, arranged by, composed by, performer, producer, composed by, performer
PortraitSheila E. perc, voc, *1957 US
drums, drums, percussion, vocals
PortraitChris Moon ,
lyrics by
PortraitDez Dickerson voc, *1955 US
lead vocals, co-lead vocals, guitar, guitar solos, soloist, guitar solos
PortraitJill Jones voc, *1962 US
lead vocals, co-lead vocals
PortraitAtlanta Bliss tr, US
trumpet, brass, vocals
PortraitClare Fischer p, org, 1928-2012 US
orchestrated by, strings orchestrated by, strings, strings orchestrated by
PortraitEric Leeds fl, *1952 US
brass, vocals, flute
PortraitDr. Fink key, b, dr, US
keyboards, computer keyboards, computer, computer keyboards, synthesizer, written by
PortraitMico Weaver g, US
guitar, vocals
PortraitCat Glover voc, US
vocals
PortraitBoni Boyer bvoc, US
vocals, organ, hammond organ
PortraitThe New Power Generation , *1990 US
producer, arranged by, composed by, performer, producer, arranged by, performer
PortraitJimmy McCracklin voc, 1921-2012 US
performer, contains a sample of "tramp" as performed by, written by, co-written by
PortraitLowell Fulsom ,
performer, contains a sample of "tramp" as performed by, written by, co-written by
PortraitCamille ,
lead vocals, composed by, performer
PortraitDavid Z. perc, dr, US
arranged by
PortraitMazarati , 1986-1989 US
voice, background voice
PortraitSheena Easton bvoc, *1959 GB
vocals, lyrics by, co-written
PortraitBernie Mac , 1957-2008 US
voice actor, appears courtes of def comedy jam/rush communications. inc.
PortraitPrince , Wendy Melvoin ,
performer on track
Producers
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
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1When Doves CryPrincePrince3:47
2Pop LifePrince And The RevolutionLisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin, Prince And The Revolution3:41
3Soft And WetPrinceChris Moon, Prince3:02
4I Feel For YouPrincePrince3:24
5Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?PrincePrince3:48
6When You Were MinePrincePrince3:43
7UptownPrincePrince4:09
8Let's Go CrazyPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution4:39
91999PrincePrince3:36
10I Could Never Take The Place Of Your ManPrincePrince3:38
11Nothing Compares 2 UPrincePrince4:57
12AdorePrincePrince4:39
13Pink CashmerePrince6:13
14Alphabet St.PrincePrince5:38
15Sign 'O' The TimesPrincePrince3:42
16Thieves In The TemplePrincePrince3:19
17Diamonds And PearlsPrincePrince, The New Power Generation4:19
187PrincePrince, Jimmy McCracklin, Lowell Fulsom5:09
19ControversyPrincePrince3:35
20Dirty MindPrinceDr. Fink, Prince3:49
21I Wanna Be Your LoverPrincePrince2:56
22HeadPrincePrince4:43
23Do Me, BabyPrincePrince3:55
24DeliriousPrincePrince2:38
25Little Red CorvettePrincePrince4:55
26I Would Die 4 UPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution2:56
27Raspberry BeretPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution3:31
28If I Was Your GirlfriendPrincePrince3:46
29KissPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution3:45
30PeachPrince3:48
31U Got The LookPrincePrince3:46
32Sexy M.F.PrinceLevi Seacer Jr., Prince, Tony M.5:24
33Gett OffPrincePrince, The New Power Generation4:29
34CreamPrincePrince, The New Power Generation4:12
35PopePrince3:28
36Purple RainPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution8:40
37HelloPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution3:23
38200 BalloonsPrincePrince5:05
39EscapePrincePrince3:30
40Gotta Stop (Messin' About)PrincePrince2:54
41Horny ToadPrincePrince2:12
42Feel U UpPrincePrince3:44
43GirlPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution3:47
44I Love U In MePrincePrince4:12
45Erotic CityPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution3:55
46ShockadelicaPrincePrince3:30
47Irresistible BitchPrincePrince4:11
48Scarlet PussyCamille (3)Camille4:18
49La, La, La, He, He, HeePrinceSheena Easton, Prince3:21
50 She's Always In My HairPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution3:27
51 17 DaysPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution3:54
52 How Come U Don't Call Me AnymorePrincePrince3:50
53 Another Lonely ChristmasPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution4:51
54 GodPrince And The RevolutionPrince And The Revolution4:02
55 4 The Tears In Your EyesPrince , Wendy MelvoinPrince3:23
56 Power FantasticPrince And The RevolutionPrince4:45

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