Difference between revisions of "Album: The Very Best Of Prince"
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|album name = The Very Best Of Prince | |album name = The Very Best Of Prince | ||
|album image = [[Image:Theverybestof album.jpg|The Very Best Of Prince album artwork]] | |album image = [[Image:Theverybestof album.jpg|The Very Best Of Prince album artwork]] | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May_21|21 May | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May_21|21 May 2001]] (UK)<br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_31|31 July 2001]] (USA) |
|length = 73:18 | |length = 73:18 | ||
|label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | |label = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | ||
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|next album link = [[Album: The Rainbow Children|The Rainbow Children]] | |next album link = [[Album: The Rainbow Children|The Rainbow Children]] | ||
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− | |introduction = <b>The Very Best Of Prince</b> is the fourth compilation album by [[Prince]], released in July | + | |introduction = <b>The Very Best Of Prince</b> is the fourth compilation album by [[Prince]], released in July 2001 (almost eight years after the previous compilation sets, [[Album: The Hits 1|The Hits 1]], [[Album: The Hits 2|The Hits 2]] and [[Album: The Hits / The B-Sides|The Hits / The B-Sides]]). It comprises only of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.]-era recordings under the name [[Prince]] from nine studio albums, released originally between 1979 and 1991. |
The tracks are presented in chronological order based on their release as singles. | The tracks are presented in chronological order based on their release as singles. | ||
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This album was not released, however, likely due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] release of [[Album: The Very Best Of Prince|The Very Best Of Prince]], and [[Prince]] even abandoned plans for a Summer tour, as he did not want to appear to be promoting the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] compilation. | This album was not released, however, likely due to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] release of [[Album: The Very Best Of Prince|The Very Best Of Prince]], and [[Prince]] even abandoned plans for a Summer tour, as he did not want to appear to be promoting the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] compilation. | ||
− | A re-release was planned in the UK for [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 22|22 November | + | A re-release was planned in the UK for [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 22|22 November 2010]], using a new slipcover; this re-release did not take place, but the new slipcover has been included on digital releases of the album since this time. |
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The album reached number 66 on [[The Billboard 200]] and number 72 on the [[Billboard_Top_R&B_Albums|Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums]] chart. It fared much better in Europe, reaching number 1 in the Irish albums chart, number 2 on the [[UK Albums Chart]], number 3 in the [[Dutch_Album_Top_100|Album Top 100]] in the Netherlands, as well as top ten positions in Germany and France. | The album reached number 66 on [[The Billboard 200]] and number 72 on the [[Billboard_Top_R&B_Albums|Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums]] chart. It fared much better in Europe, reaching number 1 in the Irish albums chart, number 2 on the [[UK Albums Chart]], number 3 in the [[Dutch_Album_Top_100|Album Top 100]] in the Netherlands, as well as top ten positions in Germany and France. | ||
− | It was certified Platinum by RIAA on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_21|21 September | + | It was certified Platinum by RIAA on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_21|21 September 2002]]. |
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|tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is the original issue.'' </small> | |tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is the original issue.'' </small> | ||
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|releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | |releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | ||
|album promotion = A 6 tracks Radio Sampler promo CD [PRO2721, Germany] which contained When Doves Cry, Purple Rain, Kiss, Cream, 1999 and Money Don't Matter 2 Night was issued. | |album promotion = A 6 tracks Radio Sampler promo CD [PRO2721, Germany] which contained When Doves Cry, Purple Rain, Kiss, Cream, 1999 and Money Don't Matter 2 Night was issued. | ||
− | |trivia = '''The Very Best Of Prince''' entered the french TOP 40 Compilation Albums chart at position 18 on 1 September | + | |trivia = '''The Very Best Of Prince''' entered the french TOP 40 Compilation Albums chart at position 18 on 1 September 2001, and peaked at number 6 the week after. It remained 6 weeks in the chart, and exited it on 13 October 2001. |
− | *In November | + | *In November 2010 the album was issued on digital platforms with an alternate cover artwork:<br>[[File:Theverybestofprince2010 album.jpg|100px]] |
|alternative = | |alternative = | ||
|references = [[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & JooZt Mattheij, with the UPTOWN Staff'' (Uptown: 2004) ISBN 91-631-5482-X | |references = [[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & JooZt Mattheij, with the UPTOWN Staff'' (Uptown: 2004) ISBN 91-631-5482-X |
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