Prince was mentioned in the liner notes of 70s compilation "Super Hits of the 70's" released by Rhino Records. The liner notes expresses the opinion that the song "Every 1's A winner" by the group Hot Chocolate may have inspired a certain debut artist in 1978. Here is the segment that mentions Prince



"Hot Chocolate landed it's third and final Top 10 hit in early 1978 with "Every 1's A Winner." The song's teasing vocal style, hybrid rock/pop/soul sound and distinctive numerical title may have influenced a 20-year-old newcomer who simultaneously made his debut--Prince."