Tremolina said:

I think I might wait to get Prince....and that's only because I have most of the songs there on other CDs.

As of right now, I'm going to pick either ATWIAD, TRC, or
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IstenSzek said:

hehehehe You might be right!

mehhh whatever, he has done enough damage to his reputation the last 20 years that i dont think it matters any more one way or another.
As a serious artist he is just a curiosity now.

He will always be know for the work between 80-87, all the other stuff is just footnotes of the downfall of a talented artist.
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Yeah, you definitely need Love Symbol. Also, I'd recommend The Gold Experience, especially because there's nothing from there on any compilations. It's deleted, though, so you might wanna check out a used record store or online.

Sparklehorse said:

whoops, just saw that you had TGE. sorry. Anyway, get Love Symbol.

Get Love Symbol. It's very impressive and very diverse.

violetblues said:

Stevie Wonder has done nothing new or interesting since the 70´s. His reputation as an artist must be zero by now.

Why do those albums look funny?
I have them in either a flat square format, about 12" in size. Sometimes in fold-out shape. Inside is a mostly black disc of circa 12" diameter which holds the audio.
Also I have them in those boxes which hold a 5 inch disc with a mostly silver/aluminium looking appearance. They need a different machine to play.

These albums posted here are very different. Why is that?

Prince
Dirty Mind
Controversy
ATWIAD
Parade
Camille
Love symbol
The hits/B sides
Come
Exodus
Crystal Ball
The Rainbow children
N.E.W.S.
One nite alone
94 east (And its variations, eg Minneapolis Genius)

RUHip2TheJive said:

Then I would pick ATWIAD

toejam said:

Yeah!! U have 2 c Prince's evolution...or should say hear it?

SexyMotha said:

i didn't know My Name is Prince is on Ultimate. and I have the cd (did i not notice it because is so NOT belongs there or is this a diff. version in Europe?)

RUHip2TheJive said:

In my opinion...

Around The World In A Day: '80s Prince And The Revolution as you would expect, but with a psychedelic twist. It's not the huge leap from Purple Rain as some might have concluded. B-Sides and remixes for this album are some of his finest.

: Quantity over quality. Contrived dance tracks, paint-by-numbers arrangements and uninspired lyrics. A concept album by proxy. The standout tracks are on the Hits packages.

The Rainbow Children: Insanely divisive, arguably mean-spirited lyrics. Marilyn Manson has pissed off less people with his prose. Musically jazzifunkifusirockingly genius. Diary Of A Mad Jehovah, indeed.

datdude said:

Track 17, Disc 1: My Name Is Prince (Single Edit) – 4:03

There is only one version of the Prince Ultimate 2-Disc Set.

Don't buy Come! Please, I beg you, DON'T DO IT!!! (it was recorded by Sir Nose!)

IMHO you should pick Dirty Mind.
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If you want some true funk before he became a mega-star then get the greatest cd ever - 1999. This has the best funk ever on it.
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Trust me!! Get:

Controversy
The Rainbow Children

or Love Symbol

The Rainbow Children
1999
Exodus
Around the World
Lovesexy

Controversy
Come
Parade
Prince
Diamonds and Pearls
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Get everything upto and including Lovesexy before even thinking about any of the rest.

Threads like this make me appreciate the fact that I've been a fan since 1983.

I could never imagine trying to go back and pick and choose which albums to purchase and in which order.

It would be an exhasting task trying to catch up on 30 years of prolific music from the man.

Graycap23 said:

lemoncrush said:

tell me about it

Start with the ones from hist post-WB era, they go out of print soonest.