Prince O(+> (November 15, 1999) “The Greatest Romance Ever Sold” – Double 12" EU/UK
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 – Side A
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Radio Edit Featuring Eve) (4:32)
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevins Romance Beats) (6:03)
Vinyl One – Side B
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Neptunes Extended Remix Featuring Q-Tip) (5:08)
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevins Remix Edit) (3:36)
Vinyl Two – Side C
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Adam & Eve Remix Featuring Eve) (4:30)
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Album Version) (5:29)
Vinyl Two – Side D
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevins Extended Remix) (6:41)
The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Neptunes Remix Edit Featuring Q-Tip) (3:42)
PERSONNEL
Prince O(+> – vocals, production
Eve – vocals (on select remixes)
Q-Tip – vocals (on Neptunes remixes) Various remixers: Jason Nevins, The Neptunes
THE STORY
“The Greatest Romance Ever Sold” was the first and only commercially available single from Prince O(+>’s 1999 album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. Released five weeks before the album, it featured an array of club-friendly remixes by Jason Nevins and The Neptunes, plus guest appearances from Eve and Q-Tip.
CONTEXT & NOTES
Housed in a cardboard slip-in sleeve with striking golden artwork from the Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic era. This double vinyl set was aimed primarily at club and radio play.
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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