Janet Jackson – The Velvet Rope (CD, 1997, Virgin/JDJ 7243 8 44762 2 9, EMI MFG. Pressing)

Why This CD Matters
The Velvet Rope is one of Janet Jackson’s most critically acclaimed albums, blending R&B, electronic, and pop with deeply personal themes. Featuring hits like “Together Again” and “Got ’Til It’s Gone,” it remains a landmark late-’90s release.

Collector Note
US EMI MFG pressing. VG disc keeps this in a value tier, but strong VG+ packaging helps maintain appeal. High-demand title with lasting cultural relevance.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG with visible surface marks, fully playable
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Label: Virgin, JDJ Entertainment
Catalog Number: 7243 8 44762 2 9
Country: US
Year: 1997
Genre: R&B, Pop, Electronic

Matrix / Runout
Not fully verified

Tracklist

1. Interlude - Twisted Elegance – 0:41

2. Velvet Rope – 4:55

3. You – 4:42

4. Got 'Til It's Gone – 4:01

5. Interlude - Speaker Phone – 0:54

6. My Need – 3:44

7. Interlude - Fasten Your Seatbelts – 0:19

8. Go Deep – 4:42

9. Free Xone – 4:57

10. Interlude - Memory – 0:04

11. Together Again – 5:01

12. Interlude - Online – 0:19

13. Empty – 4:32

14. Interlude - Full – 0:12

15. What About – 4:24

16. Every Time – 4:17

17. Tonight's The Night – 5:07

18. I Get Lonely – 5:17

19. Rope Burn – 4:15

20. Anything – 4:54

21. Interlude - Sad – 0:10
    22.1 Special – 3:20
    22.2 (silence) – 0:22
    22.3 Can't Be Stopped – 4:14

Shipping & Handling
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