1999 November 9: Rave Era

The January 2000 issue of Guitar Player Magazine features Prince on the cover under the triumphant headline “PURPLE REIGN: The King of Funk-Rock Guitar Reclaims His Crown”. Publication: Guitar Player Date: January 2000 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Front Cover THE STORY This striking cover showcases Prince in a dazzling silver sequined outfit passionately holding a blue electric guitar, celebrating his return as one of the greatest guitarists in funk-rock

The January 2000 issue of Black Diaspora Magazine features Prince on the cover under the striking headline “A NEW ERA”, marking the start of the new millennium with a powerful portrait of the artist. Publication: Black Diaspora Date: January 2000 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Front Cover THE STORY This millennium issue presents Prince as a symbol of artistic reinvention and cultural significance. The cover showcases him in a sparkling, high-collared outfi

“Has life begun again for the artist formerly known as over?”

Released in the US on November 23 1999 via Arista / NPG Records, The Greatest Romance Ever Sold was the sole single from Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. Issued as both a CD maxi‑single and a commercial / promo 2×12", it showcased Prince’s millennial crossover ambitions: Neptunes remixes featuring Q‑Tip, club‑driven Jason Nevins versions, and two appearances from Eve. The single reached No. 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and made strong showings across R&B and dance sales charts.

This double 12" single was the lead (and only) commercial release from Prince O(+>’s 1999 album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, featuring multiple high-profile remixes and guest appearances. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: Arista / NPG Records Date: November 15, 1999 Catalogue: 74321 72704 1 Format: Double 12" Single (Cardboard Slip-In Sleeve) Country: European Union / UK Genre: R&B / Hip-Hop / Funk Style: Dance / Remix Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST EU/UK Vinyl One

This EU CD Single (Remix) is part of the commercial rollout for the lead single from Prince O(+>’s 1999 album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, featuring multiple club-oriented remixes. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: Arista / NPG Records Date: November 15, 1999 Catalogue: 74321 72704 2 Format: CD Single (Remix) Country: European Union Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Original Radio Edit) (4:33) The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevin

Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic is Prince’s twenty-third studio album and the sixth released under his symbol name. It was his only album on Arista Records and features high-profile guest appearances aimed at mainstream commercial success RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince (as ) Label: NPG Records / Arista Records Catalogue: 07822-14624-1 Format: 2×LP Country: Worldwide Released: November 9, 1999 Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: 69:52 THE STORY The album blends original Prince fu

The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale is Prince’s twenty-second studio album and the final album of previously unreleased material released by Warner Bros. under his 1992 contract. It is a collection of vault tracks recorded between 1985 and 1996. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue: 9362-47372-2 Format: CD Country: Worldwide Released: August 24, 1999 Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: 39:17 THE STORY A compilation of unreleased songs and alterna

The Hits Collection, a 61-minute compilation of fifteen music videos drawn from The Hits 1 and The Hits 2, is released on DVD for the first time, following its original 1993 VHS and Laserdisc editions. It showcases Prince’s most iconic promotional videos spanning his groundbreaking late 1970s to early 1990s era Release: Paisley Park / Warner Reprise Video Date: June 8, 1999 (DVD) Country: United States (primary) Format: DVD-V (NTSC/PAL) Catalogue: US: 38371-2 / EUR: 7599-3837

The single “1999 (The New Master)” backed with various remixes was released independently by NPG Records on February 2, 1999.