Alright (House Dub) – Burning The Ground: DjPaulT's 80's and 90's Remixes

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By the time “Alright” dropped as the fourth single from Janet Jackson’s landmark Rhythm Nation 1814, she was already in full superstar mode. The track, with its nostalgic swing samples and Janet’s bright, confident vocals, was another standout from the groundbreaking album. But for remix heads and club DJs, it was the U.S. 12″ promo that truly brought the heat.

The U.S. 12″ Promo features four unique versions of “Alright,” with three of them—the LP Remix, 12″ R&B Edit, and 12″ House Edit—being completely exclusive to this release.enthusiasts.

For serious Janet fans, this promo is a must-have. With three exclusive mixes and Shep Pettibone in full remix mode.

SIDE A:
Alright (12” R&B Edit) 7:18
Alright (LP Remix) 6:30

SIDE B:
Alright (12” House Edit) 7:12
Alright (House Dub) 5:58

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-18021
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
Style: RnB/Swing, Soul, House

CREDITS:

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Jackson*, Jam*, Lewis*
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Jackson*, Jam*, Lewis*
Backing Vocals – Janet Jackson, Terry Lewis
Co-producer – Janet Jackson
Drum Programming, Programmed By [Keyboard Programming], Keyboards, Percussion – Jimmy Jam
Executive-Producer – John McClain
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Percussion – Terry Lewis
Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Written-By – James Harris III, Janet Jackson, Terry Lewis

NOTES:
Promotional copy not for sale

Tracks A1, A2 , and B1 are exclusive to this release

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 25 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!

Password: burningtheground

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Burning The Ground Exclusive

12″ Single Released: March 4, 1990

“Alright” was the fourth single released from Janet Jackson’s groundbreaking Rhythm Nation 1814 album, and it brought with it a joyful, funky energy that stood out among the album’s harder-edged, socially conscious tracks. With bright horns, a classic swing vibe, and Janet’s signature layered vocals, “Alright” is a celebration of love and positivity wrapped in irresistible grooves.

The 12″ release is particularly special—packed with six different mixes, including standout work by remix legend Shep Pettibone, this record is a true gem for collectors and remix fans alike. Some of these versions, as far as I know, are vinyl-only, and getting them cleaned up properly was a labor of love.

I spent three days working on this 12″—most of the time went into visually removing clicks, pops, and other anomalies from the audio. It’s a meticulous process, but one I’m passionate about, and the end result is something I’m really proud of. In fact, I took most of yesterday off from posting just to focus entirely on this record.

I hope you enjoy the results as much as I do.

The song itself reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Janet’s fourth consecutive #1 on the Billboard R&B chart. Its iconic video—directed by Julien Temple—was a loving tribute to 1930s musicals, featuring cameos from legends like Cab Calloway, Cyd Charisse, and the Nicholas Brothers. Stylish, timeless, and loaded with charm, “Alright” remains a highlight of Janet’s incredible career.

Whether you’re hearing these mixes for the first time or rediscovering them, I think you’ll agree—Janet sounds more than alright. She sounds phenomenal.

SIDE A:
Alright (12″ R&B Mix) 7:18
Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Heavy D.*

Alright (7″ R&B Mix) 4:34

Alright (A Cappella) 3:28

SIDE B:
Alright (12″ House Mix) 8:27
Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Heavy D.*

Alright (Hip House Dub) 6:36
Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Heavy D.*

Alright (House Dub) 5:58

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1990	Alright	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#4
1990	Alright	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs	#1
1990	Alright	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales	#2
1990	alright	U.S. Billboard Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs	#2

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-12351, A&M Records – SP 12351
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: Mar 4, 1990
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: House, Hip-House, New Jack Swing, Contemporary R&B