The Greatest Romance Ever Sold cover

The Greatest Romance Ever Sold

Prince · 1999

38 min · 8 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz

A vibrant blend of funk and R&B, pulsing with infectious grooves and Prince's signature flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious grooves for dancing
  • short bursts of vibrant energy
  • for party playlists
  • varied remixes keep it fresh

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer cohesive albums
  • avoid repetitive listening experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
dance floor romance· Minneapolis sound revival· club culture fusion
Career context
Released on October 5, 1999, 'The Greatest Romance Ever Sold' arrived during a transitional period for Prince. This album followed his controversial battle with his record label, Warner Bros., and marked a return to the forefront of popular music after his name change and rebranding in the late '90s.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Travelling Without Moving by Jamiroquai — Combines vibrant funk elements with dance-pop sensibilities, echoing club culture themes.
Baduizm by Erykah Badu — Explores themes of romance and self-expression through a lush, funky sound palette.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (radio edit) 4:35
  • 2 The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Neptunes remix edit) 3:45
  • 3 The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Adam & Eve remix) 4:32
  • 4 The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (album version) 5:32
  • 5 The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevins remix edit) 3:54
  • 6 The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Neptunes extended remix) 5:10
  • 7 The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (Jason Nevins extended remix) 6:48
  • 8 The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (original radio edit) 4:30

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