Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | I Wanna Be Your LoverEngineer – Gary BrandtEngineer [Assistant] – Mark EttelProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – PrinceRemix – Bob Mockler, Prince |
2:57 |
| 2 | 1999Engineer [2nd] – Don BattsLead Vocals [Co-Lead Vocals] – Dez*, J.J.*, Lisa*Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – PrinceRecorded By, Mixed By – Peggy McCreary |
3:37 |
| 3 | Little Red CorvetteEngineer [2nd] – Don BattsLead Vocals [Co-Lead Vocals] – Dez*, Lisa*Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – PrinceRecorded By, Mixed By – Peggy McCrearySoloist [Guitar Solos] – Dez* |
4:56 |
| 4 | When Doves CryProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – PrinceRecorded By – David Leonard, Peggy Mac* |
3:48 |
| 5 | Let's Go CrazyProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince And The RevolutionRecorded By – David Leonard, Susan Rogers |
4:40 |
| 6 | Purple RainArranged By [Strings] – Lisa*, PrinceProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince And The RevolutionRecorded By – David Leonard, David Rivkin |
8:40 |
| 7 | I Would Die 4 UProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince And The RevolutionRecorded By – David Leonard, David Rivkin |
2:56 |
| 8 | Raspberry BeretEngineer – David Leonard, David Tickle, Prince, Susan RogersMixed By – PrinceMixed By [Assistant] – Susan RogersProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince And The RevolutionRecorded By – Susan Rogers |
3:32 |
| 9 | KissArranged By – David Z.Backing Vocals – MazaratiProducer, Composed By, Performer – Prince And The RevolutionRecorded By – Coke Johnson, David Leonard, David Tickle, David Z., Peggy Mac*, Susan Rogers |
3:46 |
| 10 | Sign 'O' The TimesEngineer – Coke Johnson, Prince, Susan RogersProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince |
3:43 |
| 11 | U Got The LookDrums, Percussion – Sheila E*Engineer – Coke Johnson, Prince, Susan RogersProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – PrinceProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer [With] – Sheena EastonVocals – Camille |
3:47 |
| 12 | Alphabet St.Bass, Vocals – Levi Seacer, Jr.*Brass, Vocals – Atlanta Bliss, Eric LeedsComputer, Keyboards – Dr. FinkDrums, Percussion, Vocals – Sheila E*Guitar, Vocals – Miko*Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – PrinceRecorded By – Eddie Miller, Joe Blaney, PrinceVocals, Organ [Hammond] – Boni Boyer |
5:39 |
| 13 | Thieves In The TempleMixed By – PrinceProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – PrinceRecorded By – Michael Koppelman, Tom Garneau |
3:20 |
| 14 | Gett OffEngineer [2nd] – Ray Hahnfeldt, Steve NoonanFlute – Eric LeedsProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince, The New Power GenerationRecorded By – Michael Koppelman |
4:31 |
| 15 | CreamEngineer [2nd] – Tim Penn*Mixed By – Keith CohenProducer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince, The New Power GenerationRecorded By – Michael Koppelman |
4:13 |
| 16 | Diamonds And PearlsEngineer [2nd] – Tim Penn*Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince, The New Power GenerationRecorded By, Mixed By – Michael Koppelman |
4:20 |
| 17 | Money Don't Matter 2 NightEngineer [2nd] – Tim Penn*Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince, The New Power GenerationRecorded By, Mixed By – Michael Koppelman |
4:47 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – WEA International Inc.
- Copyright (c) – WEA International Inc.
- Remixed At – Hollywood Sound Recorders
- Recorded At – Alpha Studios, Burbank
- Recorded At – Uptown
- Recorded At – Sunset Sound
- Recorded At – The Warehouse, St. Louis Park
- Recorded At – Record Plant, N.Y.C.
- Recorded At – Paisley Park
- Mixed At – Sunset Sound
- Mixed At – Uptown
- Mixed At – Paisley Park
- Mixed At – Dierks Studio Mobile Trucks
- Mixed At – Larrabee Sound Studios
Credits
- Band [The New Power Generation], Backing Vocals, Percussion – Damon Dickson, Kirk Johnson
- Band [The New Power Generation], Bass, Backing Vocals – Sonny T.
- Band [The New Power Generation], Drums – Michael B.*
- Band [The New Power Generation], Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Sampler [Purpleaxxe™ Sampler], Organ – Rosie Gaines
- Band [The New Power Generation], Other [Introducing] – Mayte
- Band [The New Power Generation], Rap, Backing Vocals – Tony M.
- Band [The New Power Generation], Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals – Levi Seacer Jr.
- Band [The New Power Generation], Sampler [Purpleaxxe™ Sampler], Keyboards [Other Various Keys], Other [Sex Symbol] – Tommy Barbarella
- Band [The Revolution], Bass, Voice – Brown Mark*
- Band [The Revolution], Guitar, Voice – Wendy*
- Band [The Revolution], Keyboards, Voice – Lisa Coleman, Matt Fink
- Band [The Revolution], Percussion – Bobby Z.
- Compilation Producer – Gregg Geller
- Coordinator [Project Coordinator] – Jo Motta
- Mastered By [Digital Mastering] – Keith Blake
- Photography By – Allen Beaulieu, Bob McNamara, Jeff Katz
Notes
Differences with the edition Prince - The Very Best Of Prince: Logo Warner in the matrix. Bar code without dashes.Catalog number R2 74272 is located on the CD face
© ℗ 2001 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Made in Germany
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed): 0 81227 42722 1
- Barcode (Scanned): 081227427221
- Label Code: LC 00392
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 & 2): [Warner logo] CD 812274272-2.2 V02
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L012
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 05R4
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 059Z
- Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2 74272 | Prince | The Very Best Of Prince (CD, Comp, RP) | Warner Bros. Records | R2 74272 | US | Unknown |
| RGE 4640 | Prince | The Very Best Of Prince (CDr, Comp, Unofficial) | Radio City | RGE 4640 | Pakistan | Unknown |
| R2 74272 | Prince | The Very Best Of Prince (CD, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records | R2 74272 | Colombia | 2001 |
| HWO 5748, 8122-74272-4 | Prince | The Very Best Of Prince (Cass, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | HWO 5748, 8122-74272-4 | Indonesia | 2001 |
| 8122-74272-2, R2 74272 | Prince | The Very Best Of Prince (CD, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | 8122-74272-2, R2 74272 | Europe | 2001 |
Tracklist
| 1 | I Wanna Be Your Lover | 2:57 |
| 2 | 1999 | 3:37 |
| 3 | Little Red Corvette | 4:56 |
| 4 | When Doves Cry | 3:48 |
| 5 | Let's Go Crazy | 4:40 |
| 6 | Purple Rain | 8:40 |
| 7 | I Would Die 4 U | 2:56 |
| 8 | Raspberry Beret | 3:32 |
| 9 | Kiss | 3:46 |
| 10 | Sign 'O' The Times | 3:43 |
| 11 | U Got The Look | 3:47 |
| 12 | Alphabet St. | 5:39 |
| 13 | Thieves In The Temple | 3:20 |
| 14 | Gett Off | 4:31 |
| 15 | Cream | 4:13 |
| 16 | Diamonds And Pearls | 4:20 |
| 17 | Money Don't Matter 2 Night | 4:47 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Manufactured By – Warner Music Japan Inc.
- Distributed By – Warner Music Japan Inc.
Notes
Made in Japan. Issued in a standard jewel case and with a Red obi strip.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 4 943674 047895
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Other (Price): ¥1,900
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2 74272 | Prince | The Very Best Of Prince (CD, Comp, RP) | Warner Bros. Records | R2 74272 | US | Unknown |
| RGE 4640 | Prince | The Very Best Of Prince (CDr, Comp, Unofficial) | Radio City | RGE 4640 | Pakistan | Unknown |
| R2 74272 | Prince | The Very Best Of Prince (CD, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records | R2 74272 | Colombia | 2001 |
| HWO 5748, 8122-74272-4 | Prince | The Very Best Of Prince (Cass, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | HWO 5748, 8122-74272-4 | Indonesia | 2001 |
| 8122-74272-2, R2 74272 | Prince | The Very Best Of Prince (CD, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | 8122-74272-2, R2 74272 | Europe | 2001 |

