Name: Rhythm Nation 1814
Brand: Janet Jackson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

B003020501

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "B003020501"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-07-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

602577650413

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "602577650413"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Total Cap

9999

LPx2

Artist

Janet Jackson

Genre US

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label US

Culture Closeup: Celebrating Black Creators

Janet Jackson is an American recording artist and actress, born on May 16, 1966 in Gary, Indiana. She is the daughter of Joe Jackson and sister to Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Rebbie Jackson and La Toya Jackson.
With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Janet Jackson is one of the best-selling music artists in history. Her extensive catalog includes hit singles such as "Nasty", "Rhythm Nation", "That's The Way Love Goes", "Together Again", and "All For You". She holds the record for the most consecutive top-ten entries on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with 18. In recognition of her immense contributions to music, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

Check out our latest restocks of vinyl records, CDs, books and merchandise at Rough Trade. Dive into rare finds, classic albums and add something special to your collection.

Back In Stock

The impending 30th anniversary of September 1989’s Rhythm Nation 1814 (12x platinum worldwide) by Janet Jackson, featuring the hit singles "Miss You Much", "Rhythm Nation", and "Escapade", will be properly recognized with a first-time 2xLP standard-black upgrade that restores the album’s previously missing interludes and unedited tracks.

Although label executives wanted material similar to her previous album, Control (1986), Jackson insisted on creating a concept album addressing social issues. Collaborating with songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, she drew inspiration from various tragedies reported through news media, exploring racism, poverty, and substance abuse, in addition to themes of romance. Although its primary concept was met with mixed reactions, its composition received critical acclaim. Jackson came to be considered a role model for youth because of her socially conscious lyrics.

Noted for its use of sample loop and utilizing swing note and synthesized percussion throughout its production, the album encompasses a variety of musical styles, such as new jack swing, hard rock, pop, dance and industrial music. The songs range from mechanized dance rhythms to soft balladry, giving it appeal across multiple radio formats. It became the singer's second consecutive album to top the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States. Certified six-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), it became the country's best-selling album of 1990 and has sold an estimated 12 million copies worldwide. Due to its innovative production and lyrical exploration, critics have come to regard it as the pinnacle of Jackson's artistic achievement. It has been cited as an influence in various musical trends, inspiring numerous artists.

Rhythm Nation 1814

Music US

Buy Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation 1814 (Vinyl, CD) now from Rough Trade - independent purveyors of great music, since 1976.