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Ultimate | 
| Artist: Prince
Label: Warner
Category: Music
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 968
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 73381
UPC: 081227338121
EAN: 0081227338121
ASIN: B000E6EHI6
Release Date: August 21, 2006
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | I Wanna Be Your Lover | | • | Uptown | | • | Controversy | | • | 1999 | | • | Delirious | | • | When Doves Cry | | • | I Would Die 4 U | | • | Purple Rain | | • | Sign O' The Times | | • | I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man | | • | Alphabet St. | | • | Diamonds And Pearls | | • | Gett Off | | • | Money Don't Matter 2 Night | | • | 7 | | • | Nothing Compares 2 U | | • | My Name Is Prince |
Disc 2
| • | Let's Go Crazy | | • | Little Red Corvette | | • | Let's Work | | • | Pop Life | | • | She's Always In My Hair | | • | Raspberry Beret | | • | Kiss | | • | U Got The Look | | • | Hot Thing | | • | Thieves In The Temple | | • | Cream |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
Could have been better December 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's becoming almost an annual event to churn out a Prince Greatest Hits album now. The annoying thing about that is that there's not much different about any of them. They usually contain at least 10 tracks similar to the previous effort and never have anything from the Batman album. Batdance was a huge hit I recall. This "Ultimate" album has the novelty factor of some extended remixes (basically the old 12" singles). Overall though, this compilation is lacking and doesn't show off enough of the great man's versatility. It's the safe option for the casual fan.
 Yet another wonderful trip down memory lane! September 9, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Actually released last year, this Ultimate collection of Prince material is riding high again thanks to his recent high profile shows in London along with the slightly bizarre choice to release his latest cd via a sunday newspaper. But then, this is Prince after all - with whom words like 'normal' don't tend to share the same sentence!
A few reviews have been critical of the constant raiding of his back catalogue to release yet another greatest hits package - a feeling I understand but how can you give a poor review mark for such quality musicianship (is that a proper word?) - Prince, in the 80's to early 90's, was an absolute musical genius and consistently released strong, original singles with his brand of rock/pop and listening to this compilation not only reminds me once again of so many incredible songs but brings me a sense of joyousness, that music can be great and fun, which I often find lacking in much of todays music.
The key tempter to buy in this package is the second disc which contains eleven extended or alternative remixes, often taken from 12" singles of the time which have previously been unavailable on cd and these are a welcome surprise - so these along with the usual favourites does make this quite a comprehensive collection overall. No collection though can completely please and I also would change a few things - it always seems to me that every Prince compilation reflects his american market - so we always get 'Pop Life' (no.60 in UK) rather than 'Paisley Park' (a no.18 single); we always get 'I Would Die 4 U' (top-10 in US but stalled here at 58!) but never EVER get the UK only release of 'Girls and Boys' (a no.11 hit). So in my ideal collection, I would trim 'Controversy' and 'Alphabet St' down to their single versions, kick off 'I Would Die 4 U' and 'Nothing Compares 2 U' (Sorry but Sinead does it best!) and bring in the singles of 'Girls and Boys', 'Glam Slam', 'Gold' and 'Most Beautiful Girl in the World'. Maybe it'll happen in another couple of years....
This is a great package though and does contain most songs that any fan or more casual buyer would want to hear. So buy it, put it in your player - loud, and just enjoy some of the best songs ever.
 Artist formally known as Rubbish August 14, 2007
0 out of 26 found this review helpful
My mum brought me this thinking that because he was "big" when I was younger then I would actually like this!!!! I have of course now put my mother in a home and have this album listed on E-Bay.Only have a bid of 7p and a bag of Haribo....which is very tempting.
Prince has invented and reinvented himself musically so many times that it is getting boring and after all this time he has never invented himself as any good!!
My ex girlfriend made me watch the film purple rain once,thus why she is an ex.
I cant find anything nice to say about this album except that the cover is nice because it does not feature his ugly mug.
Ultimate Dilemma August 7, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Should a casual Prince fan buy this or 'The Hits/The B-Sides'? Well, it really is a case of swings and roundabouts, because 'Ultimate' has a great selection of hits which includes some excellent 12" Versions/Remixes, plus it has been digitally remastered, but 'Hits' is more comprehensive and includes some really great stuff like: 'Dirty Mind', 'If I Was Your Girlfriend' and 'Sexy MF' etc, which are not on 'Ultimate'. Also, you get a third disc made up of B-sides as well.
Anyway the point is, whether you get 'Ultimate' or 'Hits' you are on to a winner, just don't get 'The Very Best Of Prince' which only has a measley 17 tracks on it, which is way too lightweight even for the most casual Prince fan.
Essential Bargain for Funky Followers!! September 23, 2006
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
Being a Prince fan I had to buy this release and it is one of the most rewarding CDs I have bought this year.Firstly as other reviewers have mentioned the sound is the best quality you will have heard of these tunes,assuming you buy and don't download!!
Value for money wise it is a bargain and I feel if you are a fan of the funky man it is essential that you buy it.
You see Disc Two is a disco and party funk bonanza.I listened once and then again in the car and it revealed versions I didn't have and extended workouts which are awesome.There's rhythms and guitar solos in there to tickle your funky bones into action.
Don't pass this by,every Prince fan should own it and everyone else should appreciate the jiving genius that is PRINCE!
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