janet. Remixed (1995)

janet. Remixed is the second remix album from Janet released in 1995. The album contains remixes from songs off the janet. album, as well as two B-sides, "And On and On" and 70's Love Groove". The album was not given a commercial release in the United States, just like her previous remix album, Control: The Remixes.

1. That's the Way Love Goes (CJ FXTC Club Mix)
2. If (Brothers in Rhythm House Remix)
3. Because of Love (Frankie & David Treat Mix)
4. And On and On
5. Throb (Morales Badyard Remix)
6. You Want This (E-Smoove's House Anthem)
7. Any Time, Any Place (CJ's 12" Mix)
8. Where Are You Now (Nelle Hooper Mix)
9. 70's Love Groove
10. What'll I Do (Dave Navarro Mix)
11. Any Time, Any Place (R. Kelly Mix)

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Here we have the album cover scans for janet. Remixed. There are only a few copies of these available in international markets. The download file includes both the front and back cover.

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The Pleasure Principle (1987)

Janet's "The Pleasure Principle" is the sixth and final single from Control in the United States. Unlike the success of the first five singles from the album, the song peaked at #14 in the Billboard Hot 100. However, the song peaked at #1 in both the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. For the official single, Shep Pettibone remixes were commissioned for the release.

1. Single Mix
2. 7" Vocal Mix
3. Long Vocal Mix
4. 12" Dub Edit
5. Ultimix
6. DT's Twilo Dub
7. Banji Dub
8. Nuflava Vocal Dub
9. David Morales Legendary Club Remix
10. Acapella
11. 2005 Barry Harris & Jody Den Broeder Full Mix
12. Mixman Mike's Club Mix

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The music video was directed by Dominic Sena, and features Janet ina solo dance performance in a loft. It was nominated for Best Female Video and Best Choreography at the 1988 MTV Video Music Awards, winning the latter. In 2001, Mýa paid tribute to Janet in the first ever MTV Icon.

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Here is the album cover scan for The Pleasure Principle CD single featuring the two Shep Pettibone Remixes, the 7" Mix and the Dub Edit. The album cover scan includes the front and back cover.

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Design of a Decade 1986/1996 [International Edition] (1996)

Design of a Decade 1986/1996 is Janet's first greatest hits album. The international release includes two more tracks, "Whoops Now" and a remix version of "The Best Things in Life Are Free" with Luther Vandross. In this edition, many of the tracks are shortened, unlike the US standard edition which has the full lengths of the songs. The album peaked at #3 in the Billboard 200 and is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.

1. Runaway
2. What Have You Done for Me Lately [Single Version]
3. Nasty [Edit]
4. When I Think of You
5. Escapade
6. Miss You Much [Vinyl Album Version]
7. Whoops Now [Edit]
8. Love Will Never Do (Without You)
9. Alright [7" Remix without Rap]
10. The Best Things in Life Are Free [UK 7" Remix Edit] (with Luther Vandross)
11. Control [Edit]
12. The Pleasure Principle [Edit]
13. Black Cat [Video Mix with Long Solo]
14. Rhythm Nation [7" Edit]
15. That's the Way Love Goes
16. Come Back to Me [Remix]
17. Let's Wait Awhile
18. Twenty Foreplay [International Edit]

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Here are the scans for the Design of a Decade 1986/1996 greatest hits album. The booklet includes lyrics to the new songs as well as a mini-biography written by David Ritz, and a list of Janet's awards and achievements. The album scan contains the front and back cover, the inlay, the complete booklet and compact disc. Enjoy!

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Dream Street (1984)

Dream Street is Janet Jackson's sophomore album, released in 1984, two years after her debut. As much as Joe Jackson, Janet's father, wanted it to be a commercial breakthrough, it did not meet his expectations. Dream Street peaked at #19 in the Billboard Top R&B Albums Chart and #103 in the Billboard 200, missing the Top 100 by a mere three spots. Just like Janet's self-titled debut release, Dream Street was not certified by the RIAA. To date, this is Janet's rarest release.

1. Don't Stand Another Chance
2. Two to the Power of Love
3. Pretty Boy
4. Dream Street
5. Communication
6. Fast Girls
7. Hold Back the Tears
8. All My Love to You
9. If It Takes All Night

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So far, there are only a few copies of Dream Street in print. Here are the scans of the album's front and back cover.

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Janet Jackson (1982)

The debut album entitled Janet Jackson was released in 1982 under A&M Records. Compared to Janet's studio albums after 1985, her first two albums were produced by her father, Joe Jackson. Only eight songs are found in this album, the fewest Janet has made for any studio album in her career. The album peaked at #6 in the Billboard Top R&B Albums Chart, and #63 in the Billboard 200. The album was not certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

1. Say You Do
2. You'll Never Find a Love (Like Mine)
3. Young Love
4. Love and My Best Friend
5. Don't Mess Up This Good Thing
6. Forever Yours
7. The Magic is Working
8. Come Give Your Love to Me

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As a bonus, here are scans of the rare Janet Jackson CD. The front and back cover, as well as the compact disc is included in this scan. The album cover shows Janet photographed in the Jackson's family house swimming pool.

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