BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“Control” is the fourth single from Janet Jackson’s third album Control. The song was written by Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Its arrangement, built upon complex rhythmic tracks, showcased state-of-the-art production. The song is about Jackson wanting to finally take control of her life. Jackson sings, “When I was seventeen, I did what people told me.” Now she is an adult who wants to make her own decisions in life.
Released in 1986, the single peaked at number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming Jackson’s fourth consecutive top five hit on the chart; it also peaked at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and the Hot Dance Club Play charts. The song captured a pivotal moment off the album by showcasing a female streak of independence. It was the 37th biggest Hot 100 single of 1987, the fifth biggest Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs single of 1987, and the ninth biggest-selling 12″ single of 1987. In the UK it missed the top 40, peaking at number 42.
SIDE A:
Control (Extended Version) 7:33
SIDE B:
Control (Dub Version) 5:55
Control (A Cappella) 3:55
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
CHARTS:
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
---|---|---|---|
1986 | Control | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #5 |
1986 | Control | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | #1 |
1986 | Control | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | #1 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-12209
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Promo, Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Synth-pop
Credits: Arranged By [Rhythm & Vocal Arrangers] – Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis*
Co-producer – Janet Jackson
Executive Producer – John McClain
Producer – Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis*
Remix – Steve Hodge
Written-By – Janet Jackson, James Harris III-Terry Lewis*
NOTES:
Promotion Copy Not For Sale
Produced and remixed for Flyte Tyme Productions, Inc.
Original version appears on the A&M album “CONTROL” SP-3905
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
can you reup this one
Hi, could you re-up or send me a link to download?
My email is noguerapedro@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Thanks a lot! Really great stuff.
More Janet please =)
Hey, Paul! Thank you so much for this! Any chance of you ripping the other Janet 12″s from this era? 🙂
A shame it just missed the UK top 40
Thanks for this Paul 🙂
Thanks, Paul. I much prefer this mix to the “Video Mix.” Silly that they had the exact same single cover.
Thanks, Paul. I have this 12in too. You should grab the Video Mix as well 🙂
http://www.discogs.com/Janet-Jackson-Control-Video-Mix-Soundtrack-To-The-Video-Of-Control/release/2997741
You’re welcome Disco D. I have the “Video Mix” 12″ but didn’t post it as it seems to be more common.
What a landmark 1986 album!
Of the 7 singles to be released, this is actually my least favourite, and that’s only because Janet had so many brilliant singles off the album!
I remember being very surprised this ranked high in the year end Hot 100, beating the likes #1’s like Who’s That Girl, Jacob’s Ladder, I Just Can’t Stop Loving You and #2’s like You Got The Look, Causing A Commotion and her very own Let’s Wait Awhile.
Thanks for your rip, Paul. Janet worked so well with Jam & Lewis for 4 albums.
You’re welcome Ric. My favorite was “Let’s Wait A While” always loved that track 🙂
Great to have the Dub!! The other mixes on on various Control – The Remixes cds she released. Any chance we can get the 12″s (with acappellas hopefully) of Pleasure Principle and Alright?
Thanks so much again! -Fred
You’re welcome Fred I am sure I will post more Janet in the future 🙂 I don’t like to make promises just in case I can’t do it.
Love Janet, Thank You
Patrick
Welcome Patrick 🙂