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'Controversy' showed glimpses of the crossover appeal that would hurtle Prince to stardom just three years later.

Prince's third album was a clear artistic advancement on its predecessor, exploring adult themes in a daring way.

From 'Dirty Mind' to 'Planet Earth' and more, check out Worst to Best: Every Prince Album Ranked.

We look at Prince's life and career through photographs of every one of his years in the public eye.