--- product_id: 14004033 title: "Controversy" price: "SAR 84" currency: SAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/14004033-controversy store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Controversy **Price:** SAR 84 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Controversy - **How much does it cost?** SAR 84 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/14004033-controversy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product description No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 25-MAR-2008 desertcart.com Written, produced, arranged, and performed by that little old funkmaster, Controversy hit stores in 1981 and still rocks 17 years later. As the title suggests, the subject matter Prince tackles here was meant to spark discussion. From the nasty anthems "Sexuality" and "Do Me Baby", to the slice of '80s political commentary "Ronnie Talk to Russia" and "Annie Christian," Prince does just that. Oh, and he doesn't forget about the booty either, making this the ultimate agit-prop, sex-you-up soundtrack. --Amy Linden Review: Prince at his finest - Great album-funk and the Purple One at his finest! Let's Work an awesome dance track! Controversy and Sexuality pure excellence. Some of the songs are dated, but still a great listen! I must be honest when I bought this back when I was a kid, I was mortified of the poster that came with the vinyl. Which led me to be ashamed of purchasing this album. I secretly listened to it but threw away the poster! Glad to see it is now out on 180 gram vinyl and that silly poster is included!! Go figure. Review: Underrated and Overshadowed by Purple Rain and 1999 - This album does what any great album should—it opens with a strong track that sucks you in immediately and then keeps the momentum going. The one-two sucker punch of the title track followed by the frenetic SEXUALITY is so positively intoxicating that by the time we get to song #3—DO ME BABY is a welcome slow jam that allows us to catch our breath. PRIVATE JOY is such a fun, whimsical song with a cute keyboard riff that segues into RONNIE TALK TO RUSSIA. Leave it to Prince to make such a politically-charged tune sound just like a nursey-rhyme on acid. LET’S WORK is probably my least favorite (generic funk) but the last two songs are great. ANNIE CHRISTIAN is another topical song with Prince speaking the lyrics and the final cut JACK U OFF, like PRIVATE JOY, ends the album on a more playful note. Even though technically PURPLE RAIN and 1999 may be the better albums with the higher ratio of hits, I’m pretty much burned out on those—thanks to lousy retro radio overplaying the bigger hits from both. So, when asked what’s my favorite Prince album—it’s easily this one. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000002KMV | | Best Sellers Rank | #94,973 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #1,001 in New Wave #1,165 in Funk (CDs & Vinyl) #2,706 in Dance Pop (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,286) | | Date First Available | December 7, 2006 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Label | Warner Off Roster | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Warner Off Roster | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 1990 | | Product Dimensions | 5 x 5.63 x 0.39 inches; 3.32 ounces | ## Images ![Controversy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YLhbBWyZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Prince at his finest *by S***Y on October 15, 2013* Great album-funk and the Purple One at his finest! Let's Work an awesome dance track! Controversy and Sexuality pure excellence. Some of the songs are dated, but still a great listen! I must be honest when I bought this back when I was a kid, I was mortified of the poster that came with the vinyl. Which led me to be ashamed of purchasing this album. I secretly listened to it but threw away the poster! Glad to see it is now out on 180 gram vinyl and that silly poster is included!! Go figure. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Underrated and Overshadowed by Purple Rain and 1999 *by K***G on August 21, 2019* This album does what any great album should—it opens with a strong track that sucks you in immediately and then keeps the momentum going. The one-two sucker punch of the title track followed by the frenetic SEXUALITY is so positively intoxicating that by the time we get to song #3—DO ME BABY is a welcome slow jam that allows us to catch our breath. PRIVATE JOY is such a fun, whimsical song with a cute keyboard riff that segues into RONNIE TALK TO RUSSIA. Leave it to Prince to make such a politically-charged tune sound just like a nursey-rhyme on acid. LET’S WORK is probably my least favorite (generic funk) but the last two songs are great. ANNIE CHRISTIAN is another topical song with Prince speaking the lyrics and the final cut JACK U OFF, like PRIVATE JOY, ends the album on a more playful note. Even though technically PURPLE RAIN and 1999 may be the better albums with the higher ratio of hits, I’m pretty much burned out on those—thanks to lousy retro radio overplaying the bigger hits from both. So, when asked what’s my favorite Prince album—it’s easily this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love Controversy by Prince!!! *by L***W on February 8, 2009* This is one of my favorite CDs by Prince! If you are a Prince fan, even if you are not, you still should get this CD. This is one of his earlier CDs and it showcases his raw talents through his vocal and the wide array of instruments he plays. I am in the process of collecting all of Prince's work and he is a phenomenal man, musician, artist, singer, I can go on all day, lol, but I would recommend his music to anyone, whether it's rock, pop, R&B, jazz, instrumentals......... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/14004033-controversy](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/14004033-controversy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*