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The Real Best Prince Albums
One Nite Alone...Live!One Nite Alone...Live! by Prince
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Great 3 Disc collection of a live set, a must have for any fan. The aftershow disc is especially brilliant
The Rainbow ChildrenThe Rainbow Children by Prince
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Arguably his best studio album, 1+1+1=3 and The Everlasting Now are stand-out
Crystal BallCrystal Ball by Prince
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Another great 3 Disc set, with a fourth acoustic disc, Hide the Bone is possibly his finest musical moment
N.E.W.SN.E.W.S by Prince
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Four 15min instrumentals,somewhat different from his usual stuff but still fantastic
EmancipationEmancipation by Prince
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Album that prompted his split with Warner Brothers, Disc 1 is particularly good
Diamonds and PearlsDiamonds and Pearls by Prince & the New Power Generation
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Possibly his most successful album commercially, containing a lot of his hits such as the title track
Sign 'O' the TimesSign 'O' the Times by Prince
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One of his other more successful albums commercially, disc 2 is the favourite
PrincePrince by Prince
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His second studio album, and not a bad track on it, save It's Gonna Be Lonely. Sexy Dancer is the stand-out track
Purple RainPurple Rain by Prince & the Revolution
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Another commercial favourite, but for good reason
MusicologyMusicology by Prince
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One of his more recent albums shows he's still got it, the title track is particularly good
Around the World in a DayAround the World in a Day by Prince & the Revolution
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His first album on his own Paisley Park label, and the track of the same name is stand out here, as well as Pop Life
ControversyControversy by Prince
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Great pop album, particularly Let's Work and the ballad Do Me Baby
Dirty MindDirty Mind by Prince
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Similar in style to Controversy, stand-out track being When You Were Mine
ComeCome by Prince
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Often overlooked as a contract fulfiller, but is great as an easy listening album
The Love Symbol AlbumThe Love Symbol Album by Prince & The New Power Generation
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A real fan favourite of an album, Blue Light is an interesting favourite
Gold ExperienceGold Experience by Prince
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Another great album, containing the classic Prince track Most Beautiful Girl in the World
Rave Un2 the Joy FantasticRave Un2 the Joy Fantastic by The Artist Formerly Known As Prince
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Love U But Don't Trust You is his best ballad, but often overlooked
Parade: Original Soundtrack - Under the Cherry MoonParade: Original Soundtrack - Under the Cherry Moon by Prince & the Revolution
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Not that great as an album, but the song Sometimes It Snows In April is beautiful
19991999 by Prince
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Okay as an album, the title track being the obvious fan favourite
The Vault: Old Friends 4 SaleThe Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale by Prince
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More of a collection of old tracks rather than an album, nevertheless has great moments groove-wise
Chaos and DisorderChaos and Disorder by Prince
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Little known album, a lot more rocky than previous ones that still has its moments
The Black AlbumThe Black Album by Prince
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Not one of his best, but as a whole is not really that bad at all
For YouFor You by Prince
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That this was his first album is evident, but nevertheless there are some good tracks, most notably Soft and Wet
31213121 by Prince
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Another recent album, not great, but not bad, stand-out track is Get on the Boat
Planet EarthPlanet Earth by Prince
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His most recent album to date, not great, but tracks Mr. Goodnight and Chelsea Rodgers are