Albums (Studio, live, compilations)

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