Albums (Studio, live, compilations)

Planet Earth is the 32nd full‑length studio album by Prince. It was initially made available on CD with the 15 July 2007 edition of the Mail on Sunday newspaper in the UK and Ireland (using simple slipcard packaging), with a retail release (using a full CD case containing a lenticular cover) following a week later in the rest of the world (sixteen months after the previous album, 3121). The album (using slightly different slipcard packaging to the Mail on Sunday edition) was

Planet Earth is Prince’s thirty-second studio album. It was initially given away as a covermount CD with the UK Mail on Sunday newspaper and handed out to audiences during his 21 Nights in London residency, marking an innovative distribution strategy. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Catalogue: PRINCEUP1 (covermount) / 88697-12970-2 (retail) Format: CD Country: Worldwide Released: July 15, 2007 (UK covermount) / July 24, 2007 (retail) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul

Ultimate is Prince’s fifth major compilation album, focusing on his Warner Bros. era hits from 1979 to 1993. It features a mix of single edits on Disc 1 and extended/remixed versions on Disc 2. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue: R2 73381 Format: 2×CD Country: Worldwide Released: August 22, 2006 (USA) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: 77:14 (standard edition) THE STORY A comprehensive 28-track overview of Prince’s groundbreaking Warner Br

Released worldwide in March 2006, 3121 is Prince’s 31st studio album, evolving from an earlier Lotusflow3r concept and introducing a new band lineup, Támar’s prominent vocals, and a #1 chart return.

The Slaughterhouse (subtitled Trax from the NPG Music Club Volume 2) is Prince’s thirtieth studio album / compilation. Released simultaneously with The Chocolate Invasion, it gathers previously unreleased and club-exclusive tracks from 2000–2002. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Format: Digital Download (mp3 / WMA) Country: Worldwide Released: March 29, 2004 (NPG Music Club) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: 55:02 THE STORY A raw, high-energy collection o

C-Note is Prince’s live album compiling soundcheck recordings from the One Nite Alone... Tour. Released exclusively to NPG Music Club members, it features instrumental and live tracks named after the cities where they were recorded. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: NPG Records Format: Digital Download (mp3 / WMA) Country: Worldwide Released: March 29, 2004 (NPG Music Club) Genre: Jazz, Funk, Live Length: 34:03 THE STORY A collection of energe

The Chocolate Invasion (subtitled Trax from the NPG Music Club Volume One) is Prince’s twenty-ninth studio album / compilation. It collects previously unreleased and club-exclusive tracks from 2000–2002, released as a companion piece to The Slaughterhouse. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Format: Digital Download (mp3 / WMA) Country: Worldwide Released: March 29, 2004 (NPG Music Club) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length:

Musicology is Prince’s twenty-eighth studio album and his return to a major label (Columbia Records) after years of independent releases. It marked a triumphant commercial comeback and coincided with his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / Columbia Records Catalogue: CK 92560 Format: CD Country: Worldwide Released: March 27, 2004 (concert giveaway / download) / April 19–20, 2004 (retail) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length:

This Japanese enhanced CD edition marks the retail release of Prince’s all-instrumental album N.E.W.S., featuring four extended 14-minute tracks representing the cardinal directions. Artist: Prince Label: Victor / NPG Date: July 29, 2003 Catalogue: VICP-62523 Format: Enhanced CD (Digipak) Country: Japan Genre: Jazz / Funk / Instrumental Style: Extended instrumental jams Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Japan Enhanced CD (VICP-62523) North (14:00) East (14:00)

N.E.W.S. is Prince’s twenty-seventh studio album and his second fully instrumental release in succession. It consists of four 14-minute tracks named after the cardinal directions, forming a continuous jazz-funk exploration. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Catalogue: n/a (club) / 85337 70712-8 (retail) Format: CD (Compass-style folding card case) Country: Worldwide Released: June 30, 2003 (NPG Music Club) / July 29, 2003 (retail) Genre: Jazz, Funk, Instrument

Xpectation is Prince’s twenty-sixth studio album and his first fully instrumental release under his own name. It was surprise-released as a download to NPG Music Club members on New Year’s Day 2003. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Format: Digital Download (mp3 / WMA) Country: Worldwide Released: January 1, 2003 (NPG Music Club) Genre: Jazz, Instrumental, Fusion Length: 40:53 CONTEXT & NOTES Originally titled Xenophobia, the title track was removed (likely du

One Nite Alone... Live! is Prince’s first official live album, credited to Prince and the New Power Generation. Recorded during the One Nite Alone... Tour, it captures the intimate, piano-heavy performances that defined the tour. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: NPG Records Catalogue: n/a (club) / 22193-CD-0214 + 0215 (retail box) Format: 2×CD (part of 3CD box set) Country: Worldwide Released: November 24, 2002 (NPG Music Club) / December 17,

The Rainbow Children is Prince’s twenty-fourth studio album, a conceptual work with strong spiritual and religious themes influenced by his Jehovah’s Witnesses faith. It was his first album released under the name Prince since 1996. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / Redline Entertainment Catalogue: 70004-1 Format: 2×LP Country: Worldwide Released: October 16, 2001 (NPG Music Club download) / November 20, 2001 (retail) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Jazz, Gospel L

The Very Best Of Prince is a career-spanning compilation focusing on Prince’s Warner Bros. era hits from 1979 to 1991. Released in 2001, it became one of his most successful compilations and a popular entry point for new fans. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue: 9362-47975-2 Format: CD Country: Worldwide Released: May 21, 2001 (UK) / July 31, 2001 (USA) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: 73:18 THE STORY This 17-track compilation presents P

Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic is a companion remix album to Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, released exclusively to NPG Music Club members. It features remixes, extended versions, and one new track while maintaining a similar flow to its predecessor. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince (as ) Label: NPG Records Catalogue: 85337 20002 Format: CD (NPG Music Club exclusive) Country: Worldwide Released: April 30, 2001 Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: 64:09 THE STORY This remix companion

High is an unreleased album announced as complete in rough form by NPGOnlineLtd.com on 8 August 2000. The announcement stated that engineer Femi Jiya had delivered “a rough copy of another new album at the gate of Prince’s estate”. The album’s ten tracks had all been recorded in early-to-mid 2000 and continued the pop-funk vein of his previous few albums. It was also expected to be the first album released under the name “Prince” following his return to using that name in May

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

This Japanese limited edition 4CD set compiles the massive Crystal Ball collection along with the full The Truth album, released with a special OBI strip and additional booklet. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: NPG Records / Nippon Crown Date: August 26, 1998 Catalogue: CRCL-80005~8 Format: 4CD Limited Edition (w/ OBI & Booklet) Country: Japan Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Disc 1 Crystal Ball Dream Factory Acknowledge Me Ripopgodazippa Lovesign Hide The Bone 2mo

Newpower Soul is the third and final "solo" album by the New Power Generation (heavily driven by Prince). A vibrant, funk-filled party record that marked the end of the NPG’s independent album era under that banner. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: New Power Generation (Prince as ) Label: NPG Records Format: CD, MC (Cassette) Country: Worldwide Released: 30 June 1998 Genre: Funk, R&B, Soul Length: 59:54 THE STORY A high-energy funk album showcasing Prince’s signature grooves, playful

This advance promotional cassette was issued in 1997 to promote Prince O(+>’s acoustic album The Truth, originally intended as a standalone release before being included in the Crystal Ball box set. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: NPG Records Date: January 29, 1998 Catalogue: none Format: Promo Cassette Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST US Promo Cassette Side A / Side B (Program repeats) The Truth (3:34) Don’t Play Me (2:48) Circle Of Amour (4:44) 3rd

The Truth is Prince’s twenty-first studio album (credited to ), his first officially billed “acoustic” album. It was originally available only as part of the Crystal Ball mail-order and retail package in 1998. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince (as ) Label: NPG Records Format: CD (included with Crystal Ball set) Country: Worldwide Released: January 29, 1998 (mail order) / March 3, 1998 (retail) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Acoustic Length: 43:18 1. The Truth (3:32) 2. Don’t Play Me

Crystal Ball is Prince’s twentieth studio album (credited to ), his second triple album in succession, and the first to be released and distributed completely independently. It is a vault collection of previously unreleased material spanning 1983–1997, originally available via direct mail order in January 1998, with retail following in March. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince (as ) Label: NPG Records Catalogue: 9362-46314-2 (retail) Format: 3×CD (mail order included bonus Kamasu

This monumental 5CD box set is Prince O(+>’s first fully independent release, compiling a vast collection of previously unreleased “vault” material along with the acoustic album The Truth and the instrumental Kamasutra. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: NPG Records Date: January 29, 1998 Catalogue: none (direct order) Format: 5CD Box Set Country: USA TRACK LIST Disc 1 (Bootleg One) Crystal Ball (10:28) Dream Factory (3:07) Acknowledge Me (5:27) Ripopgodazippa (4:39) Lovesign (Shock