Prince: The Very Better of Prince is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter Prince, launched on October 31, 2001, by NPG Data and Warner Bros. Data. The album is a two-disc set that features 39 of Prince’s hottest songs, together with “Purple Rain,” “1999,” “Little Purple Corvette,” and “When Doves Cry.” The album was licensed 4 platinum by the Recording Business Affiliation of America (RIAA) and has bought over 10 million copies worldwide.
The album was launched to vital acclaim, with many critics praising Prince’s songwriting and musicianship. The album was additionally a industrial success, debuting at primary on the Billboard 200 chart and remaining within the high ten for over six months. The album has been ranked among the many best compilation albums of all time by a number of publications, together with Rolling Stone and NME.