Prince – 1999 (used)

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• About the album: Released on October 27, 1982, "1999" is Prince's fifth studio album and is considered a pivotal moment in his career. The album incorporates a mix of genres including Minneapolis Sound, synth-funk, dance-pop, R&B, and pop rock.
• Significance: It was Prince's first album to reach the top ten on the Billboard 200, peaking at number nine. It features hit songs like "Little Red Corvette" and the title track "1999," which was a protest against nuclear proliferation. The album significantly influenced the Minneapolis sound and subsequent music genres. In 2008, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
• Commercial Performance: "1999" has been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA and was the fifth-best selling album of 1983 in the U.S.. Following Prince's death, the album re-entered the Billboard 200 and reached a higher peak position than its original release.
• Availability: The album is available on vinyl and CD. Remastered, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe editions were released in 2019 with bonus content. Vinyl can be purchased from various retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Acoustic Sounds, and Barnes & Noble.
• Critical Reception: "1999" has received widespread critical acclaim and is recognized as one of Prince's most influential works. The 2019 edition received a perfect score of 100/100 on Metacritic.