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| Prince albums | |
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| Name | Prince |
| Birth name | Prince Rogers Nelson |
| Birth date | June 7, 1958 |
| Death date | April 21, 2016 |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Genres | Funk, R&B, Pop, Rock, Soul, New wave, Hip hop |
| Years active | 1975–2016 |
| Labels | Warner Bros., Paisley Park, NPG |
Prince albums
Prince albums comprise the recorded album output of American musician Prince Rogers Nelson across studio, live, compilation and soundtrack releases. Prince's albums are noted for blending funk, R&B, pop, rock, soul and new wave with theatricality, prolific songwriting and control of production. Released on labels including Warner Bros., Paisley Park and NPG, many albums intersect with projects involving collaborators such as Sheila E., The Revolution, The New Power Generation and Morris Day. His output yielded landmark works linked to events like the 1984 Summer Olympics and institutions including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Prince's album catalogue spans from debut studio recordings in the late 1970s through posthumous releases in the 2010s. Key figures and entities associated with those albums include producers and musicians such as Quincy Jones, David Bowie, Sheila E., Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Brownmark, and engineers tied to studios like Sun Studios and Electric Lady Studios. Albums were issued in formats overseen by organizations including the Recording Industry Association of America and charted on panels from Billboard and Official Charts Company. The albums intersect with cultural moments—tours at venues like Madison Square Garden, film projects including Purple Rain, soundtrack releases tied to Columbia Pictures and intersections with awards from the Grammy Awards, Academy Awards and MTV Video Music Awards.
Prince's studio albums include his early work recorded in Minneapolis studios and later concept albums produced at Paisley Park Studios. Notable studio collaborators appear from Stevie Wonder-adjacent circles and musicians such as André Cymone, Dr. Fink, Brownmark and Bobby Z.. Releases were distributed internationally via Warner Bros. and independently through Paisley Park. Studio albums often spawned singles promoted on platforms like MTV and radio networks affiliated with Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia).
Prince's live album releases document performances from tours such as the Purple Rain Tour, Sign o' the Times Tour, and Lovesexy Tour. Live and soundboard albums capture concert recordings at venues including Madison Square Garden, Nokia Theatre and festival appearances such as Coachella. Tapers, sound engineers and tour personnel linked to soundboard releases include technicians associated with Live Nation Entertainment and production managers who worked with ensembles like The Revolution and The New Power Generation.
Compilation and remix albums gather Prince tracks, B-sides and alternate versions previously released on labels including Warner Bros. and curated posthumously by estates connected to Paisley Park. These releases interact with archival initiatives from institutions such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and music publishers including Universal Music Group affiliates. Remixes have been produced by DJs and remixers in scenes linked to Minneapolis sound proponents and clubs associated with promoters who booked artists like Sheila E. and Carmen Electra.
Singles and EPs from Prince's catalogue often charted on Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, and found airplay on stations operated by iHeartMedia and local public radio. Notable non-album tracks circulated via promotional singles, limited 12-inch releases and club remixes distributed through independent distributors and retail networks including Tower Records and HMV. Collaborations and guest appearances tied to singles connect Prince to artists such as Madonna, Sheila E., Chaka Khan, Daft Punk, and writers affiliated with Jobete-era songwriting.
Chart performance of Prince albums is documented by chart authorities including Billboard, the Official Charts Company, ARIA Charts and certification bodies such as the Recording Industry Association of America and the British Phonographic Industry. Major album releases achieved certifications—gold, platinum and multi-platinum—reflecting sales milestones tracked under rules maintained by these organizations. Milestone chart runs are cited in histories of Warner Bros. releases and retrospectives by music publications like Rolling Stone, NME, Pitchfork and Spin.
Recording and production credits for Prince albums list musicians, engineers and arrangers from Minneapolis, Los Angeles and New York sessions. Studios associated with Prince projects include Sun Studios, Electric Lady Studios, Paisley Park Studios and facilities managed by Warner Bros.. Producers and collaborators include Quincy Jones, David Z., Arif Mardin, and session musicians connected to ensembles such as The Time and artists produced by Prince like Sheila E. and Vanity 6. Arrangers and vocal contributors range from Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman to horn players with credits on projects filed with performing rights organizations like ASCAP and BMI.
Prince's albums influenced artists across genres including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Aaliyah, and D'Angelo. His approach to production and catalog control impacted label practices at Warner Bros., independent labels such as Paisley Park and artist-owned imprints like NPG. Museums and institutions preserving his legacy include Paisley Park as an archive, exhibitions at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and coverage by media outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, BBC and NPR. Awards and recognitions linked to Prince albums encompass the Grammy Awards, the Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards and inductions into institutions including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Category:Prince (musician) albums