The Hits Collection

~ Release by Prince (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

Annotation

Mastering SID Code: IFPI L907
Matrix / Runout: M1S4 1 38371.1.A VB03

Annotation last modified on 2024-05-31 17:32 UTC.

Tracklist

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#TitleRatingLength
1Peach
visual appearances:
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Mayte Garcia, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
shot at:
S.I.R. in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1992-11)
music video for:
Peach by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recording of:
Peach
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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2Uptown
shot in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1980-10-24)
visual appearances:
Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer), André Cymone, Dez Dickerson, Dr. Fink, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Bobby Z.
recording of:
Uptown (from 1980-05 until 1980-06)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
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31999
visual appearances:
Brownmark, Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer), Dez Dickerson, Dr. Fink, Jill Jones (American singer, songwriter, and actress), Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Bobby Z.
video director:
Bruce Gowers (video director)
shot at:
The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (in 1982-11)
music video for:
1999 (single edit) by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recording of:
1999 (from 1982-07 until 1982-08)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music, Warner Chappell Music (holding behind all publishing activities of Warner Music Group, 2019–) and フジパシフィックミュージック 第2事業部 (Fujipacific Music, Inc. Division 2)
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4Alphabet St.
edited in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1988-03-21)
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
visual appearances:
Cat (US choreographer & vocalist Cat Glover), Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sheila E.
video director:
Patrick Epstein (director)
shot at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1988-03-20)
recording of:
Alphabet St.
lyricist and composer:
Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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5Sign 'O' The Times
shot in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1987)
music video for:
Sign “☮︎” the Times (single edit) by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recording of:
Sign “☮︎” the Times (from 1986-07-15 until 1986-07-16)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Shanachie
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6Diamonds And Pearls
visual appearances:
Tommy Barbarella, Damon Dickson, Rosie Gaines, Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.), Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”), Levi Seacer, Jr., Sonny T. (Prince bass player) and Tony M. (from The New Power Generation)
video director:
Rebecca Blake (photographer)
shot at:
City Hall in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1991-05-25 until 1991-05-26)
recording of:
Diamonds and Pearls
lyricist and composer:
Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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7Controversy
shot in:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (in 1981-10)
producer:
Paul Flattery
visual appearances:
Brownmark, Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer), Dez Dickerson, Dr. Fink, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Bobby Z.
video director:
Bruce Gowers (video director)
recording of:
Controversy
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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8Dirty Mind
recording of:
Dirty Mind (from 1980-05 until 1980-06)
lyricist:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
composer:
Dr. Fink and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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9I Wanna Be Your Lover
visual appearances:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
shot at:
Leeds Rehearsal Facility in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1979-08)
recording of:
I Wanna Be Your Lover
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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10Little Red Corvette
producer:
Beth Broday
visual appearances:
Brownmark, Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer), Dez Dickerson, Dr. Fink, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Bobby Z.
video director:
Bryan Greenberg
shot at:
Civic Center (complex; use ONLY if no more specific venue info is available!) in Lakeland, Florida, United States (in 1983-01)
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 100 Top Music Videos (1993 Edition) (number: 85)
recording of:
Little Red Corvette
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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11I Would Die 4 U
shot at:
Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland, United States (on 1984-11-20)
live recording of:
I Would Die 4 U (on 1984-11-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
recording of:
I Would Die 4 U
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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12Raspberry Beret
visual appearances:
+47 unidentified dancers ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.), Brownmark, David Coleman (American cellist & composer), Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer), Kimberly Ann Delfin (actor), Dr. Fink, Suzie Katayama, Wendy Melvoin, Novi Novog, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”), Roberto Santana, Pat Smear, Jackie Swanson (actor) and Bobby Z.
video director:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
shot at:
S.I.R. in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1985-06-05)
recording of:
Raspberry Beret (from 1984-09-07 until 1984-09-13)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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13Kiss
visual appearances:
Monique Mannen (actor), Wendy Melvoin and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
video director:
Rebecca Blake (photographer)
shot at:
Culver Studios in Culver City, California, United States (on 1986-02-13)
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Music Videos (2021 Edition) (number: 18) and Rolling Stone: The 100 Top Music Videos (1993 Edition) (number: 18)
recording of:
Kiss (from 1985-04-27 until 1986-02-10)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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14Cream
recording of:
Cream
lyricist and composer:
Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
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157
recording of:
7
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional writer:
Lowell Fulson and Jimmy McCracklin (blues singer, songwriter)
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