PRINCE / HITS 1 - Prince's first compilation ever, The Hits 1, was released as a stand-alone album and as part of a three-disc box set, The Hits/The B-Sides on September 10, 1993. The Hits 1 contains 16 of Prince's best-known singles released between 1978 and 1993, along with two previously unreleased tracks: "Pink Cashmere" and Prince's own rendition of "Nothing Compares 2 U, " which he had originally written for his protégé act The Family and had recently become a global hit as performed by Sinead O'Connor.
"Hits 1" is a compilation CD by the legendary artist Prince, released under the Sony Legacy label. This album brings together some of Prince's most iconic tracks, showcasing his extraordinary talent for blending funk, pop, rock, and R&B into timeless hits. Listeners can expect classics such as "When Doves Cry," "1999," and "Purple Rain," each reflecting Prince?s innovative sound and boundary-pushing artistry. As one of music?s greatest innovators, Prince has sold over 100 million records worldwide and won numerous awards including seven Grammys. Sony Legacy is renowned for its high-quality reissues and compilations that celebrate influential artists across genres, ensuring their legacies endure for new generations.