It was no easy task, but we’ve compiled our ten favourite Prince tracks for your listening pleasure. Find out which songs made the cut below, or listen to the full playlist on Spotify here.

10. Cream (1991)
First up on our Prince top 10: dig the lustful snap of Cream from 1991 album Diamonds And Pearls.

9. Thieves In The Temple (1990)
In at No.9 on our Prince countdown is Thieves In The Temple. Added at the last minute, this was the final track on 1990 soundtrack album Graffiti Bridge.

8. Diamonds And Pearls (1991)
The perfect lilting title track to an excellent album – Diamonds And Pearls is No.8 on our countdown. We challenge you not to sing along…

7. Little Red Corvette (1983)
This glossy Prince track, which takes the No.7 spot in our countdown, earned its own lengthier 12″ release. Little Red Corvette is streamlined brilliance.

6. 1999 (1982)
No.6 in our countdown is 1999. Enjoy those roaring synths: Armageddon never sounded so good!

5. When Doves Cry (1984)
When Doves Cry epitomises everything that is Prince: gated drum machine, cryptic lyrics, layered vocals and mighty guitar. It’s No.5 in our countdown!

4. 7 (1992)
Our No.4 is one of Prince’s most extraordinary creations: 7.

3. Gett Off (1991)
In at No.3 is thunderous hit Gett Off, written for release on Diamonds And Pearls.

2. Purple Rain (1984)
No.2 in our countdown: Purple Rain. This whole album is majestic, but the ever-unsolvable title track is a highlight.

Prince's Sign O' The Times cover

1. Sign O’ The Times (1987)
Here’s our No.1: Sign O’ The Times is another flawless album, with Prince’s vision perfectly distilled, but the title track is simply wondrous.