Janet Jackson – The Velvet Rope (CD, 1997, Virgin / JDJ Entertainment 7243 8 44762 2 9)

Why This CD Matters
The Velvet Rope is widely regarded as one of Janet Jackson's most ambitious and influential releases, blending R&B, pop, electronic music, and deeply personal songwriting. Featuring major hits including "Together Again," "Got 'Til It's Gone," and "I Get Lonely," the album explored themes of identity, relationships, and self-discovery. Its artistic impact and cultural significance continue to make it a standout release of the late 1990s.

Collector Note
1997 US EMI MFG pressing on Virgin and JDJ Entertainment, catalog number 7243 8 44762 2 9. Original pressings remain sought after by collectors due to the album's critical acclaim and lasting influence on contemporary R&B and pop music.

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

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

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Label: Virgin / JDJ Entertainment – 7243 8 44762 2 9
Country: US
Released: 1997
Genre: R&B, Pop, Electronic
Style: Contemporary R&B, Pop, Electronic

Matrix / Runout
Not fully verified

Tracklist
Interlude - Twisted Elegance 0:41
Velvet Rope 4:55
You 4:42
Got 'Til It's Gone 4:01
Interlude - Speaker Phone 0:54
My Need 3:44
Interlude - Fasten Your Seatbelts 0:19
Go Deep 4:42
Free Xone 4:57
Interlude - Memory 0:04
Together Again 5:01
Interlude - Online 0:19
Empty 4:32
Interlude - Full 0:12
What About 4:24
Every Time 4:17
Tonight's The Night 5:07
I Get Lonely 5:17
Rope Burn 4:15
Anything 4:54
Interlude - Sad 0:10
Special 3:20
Can't Be Stopped 4:14

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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