Plese Explain

Isty he was solo then he has the revolution then solo? And then NPG Right?

What albums were solo which were with bands?

I'm confused was SOTT with the revolution

Was Musicology with the NPG?

thanks

XVI said:

Section 4.1 of the FAQ mostly tells you:

http://www.prince.org/msg/7/145050

The crediting to the albums mostly reflects what went on at the recording sessions. Prince usually credits band member contributions on liner notes for individual songs. However, the moniker used is sometimes misleading. It's obvious, for example that whilst 'One Nite Alone ... Live!' is solely credited to Prince, he is performing with The NPG. Whilst credited to 'New Power Generation', many people consider 'Newpower Soul' to be a 'Prince' album.

Prince - For You (1978)
Prince - Prince (1979)
Prince - Dirty Mind (1980)
Prince - Controversy (1981)
Prince - 1999 (1982)
Prince And The Revolution - Purple Rain (1984)
Prince And The Revolution - Around The World In A Day (1985)
Prince And The Revolution - Parade (1986)
Prince - Sign O’ The Times (1987)
Prince - Lovesexy (1988)
Prince - Batman (1989)
Prince - Graffiti Bridge (1990)
Prince And The New Power Generation - Diamonds And Pearls (1991)
Prince And The New Power Generation - (1992)
New Power Generation - Goldnigga (1993)
Prince - The Hits / The B-Sides (1993) (includes tracks recorded with The Revolution)
Various - 1-800-New-Funk (1994)
Prince - Come (1994)
Prince - Black Album (1994)
New Power Generation - Exodus (1995)
- The Gold Experience (1995)
- Chaos And Disorder (1996)
Various - Girl 6 (Soundtrack Album) (1996)
- Emancipation (1996)
- Crystal Ball (1998)
- The Truth (1998)
The NPG Orchestra - Kamasutra (1998)
New Power Generation - Newpower Soul (1998)
Prince - The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale (1999)
- Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic (1999)
- Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic (2000)
Prince - The Rainbow Children (2001)
Prince - One Nite Alone… (2002)
Prince - One Nite Alone… Live! (2002)
Prince - One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain't Over! (2002)
Prince - Xpectation (2003)
Prince - C-Note 2003
Prince - N.E.W.S. (2003)
Prince - The Chocolate Invasion (2004)
Prince - The Slaughterhouse (2004)
Prince - Musicology (2004)

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[Edited 6/12/05 23:02pm]

Since 1979 Prince has pretty much always had a band, but on most albums (even those where he gives the band credit) he has performed most of those songs solo. Maybe some kind soul will fill us in with the details...