Prince (June 8, 1999) “The Hits Collection” – Paisley Park / Warner Reprise Video

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: 7599-38371-2

Length: 61 minutes

THE STORY

This official video anthology collects key promotional clips for Prince’s biggest hits, including “Peach,” “Uptown,” “1999,” “Alphabet St.,” “Sign ‘O’ The Times,” “Diamonds And Pearls,” “Controversy,” “Dirty Mind,” “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” “Little Red Corvette,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Raspberry Beret,” “Kiss,” “Cream,” and “7.” Originally issued on VHS and Laserdisc in September 1993 alongside the companion albums, the 1999 DVD edition brought the collection to the burgeoning digital home video format.

CONTEXT AND NOTES The Hits Collection serves as the visual counterpart to the The Hits / The B-Sides album set. It arrived during a period of renewed interest in Prince’s catalog and helped preserve his groundbreaking music video work for a new generation. The compilation reached strong chart positions (#2 on Billboard Top Music Videos) and earned RIAA Gold certification.

TRACK LISTING (DVD)

1. Peach (3:56)

2. Uptown (4:06)

3. 1999 (3:40)

4. Alphabet St. (2:25)

5. Sign ‘O’ The Times (3:41)

6. Diamonds And Pearls (4:51)

7. Controversy (3:35)

8. Dirty Mind (4:06)

9. I Wanna Be Your Lover (2:52)

10. Little Red Corvette (3:07)

11. I Would Die 4 U (4:33)

12. Raspberry Beret (4:17)

13. Kiss (3:53)

14. Cream (6:01)

15. 7 (6:02)

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

Standard DVD case with Prince imagery consistent with the Hits era aesthetic. Back cover features full track listing and production credits.

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS

Close-up portrait-style imagery of Prince (matching the era’s promotional photography), with clean, elegant design typical of 1990s Warner home video releases.

CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Billboard Top Music Videos, USA: #2 (peaked October 2, 1993)

• Billboard Top Video Sales, USA: #10 (peaked October 9, 1993)

• RIAA (USA): Gold (December 6, 1993)

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