Prince O(+> (February 14, 2000) “The Greatest Romance Ever Sold” – UK CDr Promo (4-Track)
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- Feb 14, 2000
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This UK promotional CDr is a 4-track radio edit-focused version of the lead single from Prince O(+>’s 1999 album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic.
Artist: Prince O(+>
Label: Arista / NPG Records Date: February 14, 2000 Catalogue: none
Format: CDr Promo (Slimline Jewel Case)
Country: UK
Written by: Prince
Produced by: Prince
TRACK LIST
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Radio Edit w/Eve Rap) (4:36)
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevins Remix Edit) (3:52)
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Neptunes Remix Edit Featuring Q-Tip) (3:44)
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Original Radio Edit) (4:30)
LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS
EU Remix CD Single (74321 72704 2)
Double 12" Single (74321 72704 1)
Album version – Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic (1999)
PERSONNEL
Prince O(+> – vocals, production Eve – rap (on select versions)
Q-Tip – vocals (on Neptunes remix) Remixers: Jason Nevins, The Neptunes
THE STORY
“The Greatest Romance Ever Sold” was the lead single from Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. This UK CDr promo, released in February 2000, was sent to radio stations and featured the most radio-friendly versions, including the popular Eve rap edit and key remixes.
CONTEXT & NOTES Housed in a slimline jewel case. This promo was part of the continued push for the single in early 2000, following the initial November 1999 release.
CHART PERFORMANCE
US Billboard Hot 100 – #63
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – #23
UK Singles Chart – #65
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince O(+> (1999) Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic (Album)
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SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2.
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