Similar in scope to Prince's first compilations, The Hits 1, The Hits 2, and The Hits/The B-Sides, The Very Best of Prince comprises recordings that span from 1979 to 1991 and highlight some of the best-selling material from his years on Warner Bros. Records.
Released on July 31, 2001, The Very Best of Prince debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
The Very Best of Prince Album Credits
Prince vocals, various instruments Lisa Coleman keyboards, vocals Wendy Melvoin guitar, vocals Bobby Z. drums, percussion BrownMark bass, vocals Dr. Fink keyboards, vocals Levi Seacer, Jr. rhythm guitar, backing vocals Tony M. rapping, backing vocals Tommy Barbarella keyboards Kirk Johnson percussion, backing vocals Damon Dickson percussion, backing vocals Sonny T. bass, backing vocals Michael B. drums Rosie Gaines vocals, organ Jill Jones vocals Dez Dickerson vocals, guitar Mazarati vocals Sheena Easton vocals Sheila E. drums, percussion, vocals Cat Glover rap Eric Leeds saxophone, flute, vocals Atlanta Bliss trumpet David Coleman cello Novi Novog violin, viola Suzie Katayama cello
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