How many weeks did Prince's album "Purple Rain" spend at #1?

Rome, February 22, 2019: Covers and CDs of the 80s and 90s by the artist PRINCE. was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor and filmmaker

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Prince's "Purple Rain" was the soundtrack to his movie of the same name, and when it hit shelves in June 1984, it absolutely dominated the charts in a way that most artists can only dream about. The album produced multiple hits, earned him an Academy Award, and turned the man from Minneapolis into a global superstar. With tracks like "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy" ruling the airwaves, how many consecutive weeks did "Purple Rain" spend perched at the top of the Billboard 200?