{"product_id":"janet-jackson-the-velvet-rope-cd-1997-virgin-jdj-7243-8-44762-2-9-emi-mfg-pressing","title":"Janet Jackson – The Velvet Rope (CD, 1997, Virgin \/ JDJ Entertainment 7243 8 44762 2 9)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eWhy This CD Matters\u003cbr\u003eThe Velvet Rope is widely regarded as one of Janet Jackson's most ambitious and influential releases, blending R\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003e1997 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\u0026amp;B and pop music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eCD: VG with visible surface wear, fully playable\u003cbr\u003eCase: VG+ with light shelf wear\u003cbr\u003eBooklet: VG+ with light handling wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: CD, Album, Stereo\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Virgin \/ JDJ Entertainment – 7243 8 44762 2 9\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1997\u003cbr\u003eGenre: R\u0026amp;B, Pop, Electronic\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Contemporary R\u0026amp;B, Pop, Electronic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eNot fully verified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eInterlude - Twisted Elegance 0:41\u003cbr\u003eVelvet Rope 4:55\u003cbr\u003eYou 4:42\u003cbr\u003eGot 'Til It's Gone 4:01\u003cbr\u003eInterlude - Speaker Phone 0:54\u003cbr\u003eMy Need 3:44\u003cbr\u003eInterlude - Fasten Your Seatbelts 0:19\u003cbr\u003eGo Deep 4:42\u003cbr\u003eFree Xone 4:57\u003cbr\u003eInterlude - Memory 0:04\u003cbr\u003eTogether Again 5:01\u003cbr\u003eInterlude - Online 0:19\u003cbr\u003eEmpty 4:32\u003cbr\u003eInterlude - Full 0:12\u003cbr\u003eWhat About 4:24\u003cbr\u003eEvery Time 4:17\u003cbr\u003eTonight's The Night 5:07\u003cbr\u003eI Get Lonely 5:17\u003cbr\u003eRope Burn 4:15\u003cbr\u003eAnything 4:54\u003cbr\u003eInterlude - Sad 0:10\u003cbr\u003eSpecial 3:20\u003cbr\u003eCan't Be Stopped 4:14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eCleaned with alcohol swabs.\u003cbr\u003eShipped in protective CD bags.\u003cbr\u003eCracked cases replaced before shipping.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2276\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47311010169009,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_2852_29_af409bdb-8a67-4147-a41e-bf1237752741.webp?v=1781212026","url":"https:\/\/7s6fyw-n8.myshopify.com\/products\/janet-jackson-the-velvet-rope-cd-1997-virgin-jdj-7243-8-44762-2-9-emi-mfg-pressing","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}