Purple Rain (1984)
0.5963Canon Score · ranked #8 all time
Aggregated from 7 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Purple Rain is the sixth studio album by American musician Prince, featuring his backing band the Revolution. It was released on June 25, 1984, by Warner Bros. Records as the soundtrack album to the 1984 film of the same name.
Why it ranks #8
Every list on which Purple Rain appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Music 100 Best Albums (2024) | Critics' canon | #4 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #8 / 500 |
| VH1 100 Greatest Albums (2001) | Critics' canon | #18 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #76 / 500 |
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #91 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| TIME All-TIME 100 Albums (2006) | Editorial list | Selected |