Compil. US 1993 on Paisley Park label
Rock and R&B/Soul (Pop Rock, Funk)
Standard jewel case Hype Sticker: THE HITS 2 18 Tracks including: Kiss, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Cream and the single Peach 9362-45435-2 Back tray insert: © 1993 Warner Bros. Records, Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. Ⓟ 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 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 Germany by [Warner 'W' logo] Warner Music Manufacturing Europe 12-panel fold-out leporello insert: Liner notes and full credits Tracks 1, 5 from Controversy , Tracks 2, 4 from Dirty Mind , Track 3 from Prince , Tracks 6, 7 from 1999 , Tracks 8, 18 from Purple Rain , Track 9 from Around The World In A Day , Tracks 10, 13 from Sign "O" The Times , Track 11 from Parade , Tracks 12, 17 Previously unreleased , Track 14 from Love Symbol , Tracks 15, 16 from Diamonds And Pearls Disc: Made in Germany © 1993 Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Ⓟ 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993 Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Similar editions: The Hits 2 (early repress with Mould SID code only) The Hits 2 (later repress with SID codes) The Hits 2 (later repress with SID codes)
Prince voc, *1958 US album by, producer, arranged by, composed by, performer, written by, producer, arranged by, performer, arranged by, strings arranged by | |
David Carson , design, logo | |
Damon Dickson perc, bvoc, US percussion, backing vocals, backing vox, performer, the new power generation | |
Kirk Johnson perc, bvoc, dr, percussion, backing vocals, backing vox, performer, the new power generation | |
Sonny T. b, bass, backing vocals, backing vox, performer, the new power generation | |
Michael Bland dr, *1969 US drums, performer, the new power generation | |
Rosie Gaines voc, org, sampler, *1960 US organ, sampler, purpleaxxe™ sampler, backing vocals, backing vox, lead vocals, co-lead, performer, the new power generation | |
Mayte bvoc, *1973 CU other, and introducing, performer, the new power generation, lead vocals, co-lead vox | |
Tony M. , backing vocals, backing vox, rap, lead raps, performer, the new power generation, composed by | |
Levi Seacer Jr. bvoc, g, US rhythm guitar, backing vocals, backing vox, performer, the new power generation, composed by | |
Tommy Barbarella p, key, keyboards, other, sex symbol, sampler, purpleaxxe™ sampler, performer, the new power generation | |
Brownmark b, voc, *1962 US bass, voice, performer, the revolution | |
Wendy Melvoin g, voc, *1964 US guitar, voice, performer, the revolution | |
Lisa Coleman key, voc, *1960 US keyboards, voice, performer, the revolution, vocals, lead vocals, co-lead vocals, arranged by, strings arranged by | |
Matt Fink voc, key, US keyboards, voice, performer, the revolution | |
Bobby Z. bvoc, dr, voc, *1956 US percussion, performer, the revolution | |
Dr. Fink key, b, dr, US synthesizer, written by | |
Dez Dickerson voc, *1955 US soloist, guitar solos, guitar, guitar solos, lead vocals, co-lead vocals | |
Prince And The Revolution , *1979 performer on track, producer, arranged by, composed by, performer, producer, composed by, performer | |
Camille , lead vocals | |
David Z. perc, dr, US arranged by | |
Mazarati , 1986-1989 US voice, background voice | |
Sheila E. perc, voc, *1957 US drums, percussion | |
Sheena Easton bvoc, *1959 GB producer, arranged by, composed by, performer | |
The New Power Generation , *1990 US producer, arranged by, performer, producer, arranged by, composed by, performer | |
Eric Leeds fl, *1952 US flute |
Greg Ross art direction, design |
Jeff Gold art direction, design |
Gregg Geller compilation producer |
Ray Hahnfeldt engineer, 2nd engineers, engineer, engineered, engineer, mixed by |
Steve Noonan engineer, 2nd engineers, recorded by |
Timothy Penn engineer, 2nd engineers |
Mark Ettel engineer, assistant engineer |
Airiq Anest engineer, engineered |
Bob Mockler engineer, engineered, remix, remixed by |
Brian Poer engineer, engineered |
Coke Johnson engineer, engineered |
Dave Friedlander engineer, engineered, mastered by, additional, mixed by |
David Leonard engineer, engineered |
David Rivkin engineer, engineered |
David Tickle engineer, engineered |
David Z. engineer, engineered |
Don Batts engineer, engineered |
Gary Brandt engineer, engineered |
Jamie Starr engineer, engineered |
Michael Koppelman engineer, engineered, engineer, mixed by |
Mick Guzauski engineer, engineered, remix, remixed by |
Prince engineer, engineered, engineer, mixed by, mixed by, remix, remixed by |
Rolly Ladd engineer, engineered |
Ross Pallone engineer, engineered |
Susan Rogers engineer, engineered, engineer, mixed by, assistant |
Alan Leeds liner notes |
Stephen Marcussen mastered by, additional |
Lee Herschberg mastered by, digital |
Bob Rosa mixed by |
Keith Cohen mixed by |
Steve Beltran mixed by |
Tom Garneau mixed by |
Herb Ritts photography by, photography by |
Mark Forrester recorded by |
Peggy McCreary recorded by, recorded by, mixed by |
Ron Garrett remix, assistant |
Lisa Coleman backing vocals |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | Controversy | Prince | Prince | 3:36 | |
2 | Dirty Mind | Prince | Prince, Dr. Fink, Prince | 3:49 | |
3 | I Wanna Be Your Lover | Prince | Prince | 2:58 | |
4 | Head | Prince | Prince | 4:43 | |
5 | Do Me, Baby | Prince | Prince | 3:57 | |
6 | Delirious | Prince | Prince | 2:39 | |
7 | Little Red Corvette | Prince | Prince | 4:56 | |
8 | I Would Die 4 U | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 2:56 | |
9 | Raspberry Beret | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 3:32 | |
10 | If I Was Your Girlfriend | Prince | Prince | 3:46 | |
11 | Kiss | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 3:46 | |
12 | Peach | Prince | 3:48 | ||
13 | U Got The Look | Prince | Prince, Sheena Easton | 3:47 | |
14 | Sexy M.F. | Prince | Levi Seacer Jr., Prince, Tony M. | 5:26 | |
15 | Gett Off | Prince | Prince, The New Power Generation | 4:30 | |
16 | Cream | Prince | Prince, The New Power Generation | 4:13 | |
17 | Pope | Prince | 3:29 | ||
18 | Purple Rain | Prince And The Revolution | Prince And The Revolution | 8:40 |
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