Janet* – The Velvet Rope

Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope album cover

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Label:	JDJ Entertainment – CDV 2860
Format:	CD , Album
Country:	Europe
Released:	1997
Genre:	Pop
Style:	House

Tracklist

1	Interlude - Twisted Elegance Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis	0:41
2	Velvet Rope Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Choir [Choir Vocals Performed By], Vocals [Choir Vocals Performed By], Performer [Choir Vocals Performed By] – The United Children's Choir Directed By [Choir Directors] – Willie R. Norwood, Sr. Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Featuring – Vanessa Mae* Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals [Lead], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals Performed By], Performer [Lead And Background Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Producer [Produced By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Violin [Violinist] – Vanessa Mae* Written-By – Trevor Horn Written-By [A Sample From "Hobo (Scratch)" Performed By] – Malcolm McLaren Written-By [A Sample From "Hobo (Scratch)"] – Trevor Horn Written-By [Portions Of The Composition "Tubular Bells"] – Mike Oldfield Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Choir [Choir Vocals Performed By], Vocals [Choir Vocals Performed By], Performer [Choir Vocals Performed By] – The United Children's Choir Directed By [Choir Directors] – Willie R. Norwood, Sr. Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Featuring – Vanessa Mae* Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals [Lead], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals Performed By], Performer [Lead And Background Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Producer [Produced By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Violin [Violinist] – Vanessa Mae* Written-By – Trevor Horn Written-By [A Sample From "Hobo (Scratch)" Performed By] – Malcolm McLaren Written-By [A Sample From "Hobo (Scratch)"] – Trevor Horn Written-By [Portions Of The Composition "Tubular Bells"] – Mike Oldfield	4:55
3	You Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Instruments [All Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Performer [Samples From "The Cisco Kid"] – War Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis Written-By [Samples From "The Cisco Kid"] – Sylvester Allen* Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Instruments [All Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Performer [Samples From "The Cisco Kid"] – War Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis Written-By [Samples From "The Cisco Kid"] – Sylvester Allen*	4:42
4	Got 'Til It's Gone Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Featuring – Q-Tip Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals [Lead], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals Performed By], Performer [Lead And Background Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Performer [Samples From The Joni Mitchell Recording "Big Yellow Taxi"], Performer [Portions Of The Composition Entitled "Big Yellow Taxi" By] – Joni Mitchell Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Rap [Rap Performed By], Performer [Rap Performed By] – Q-Tip Recorded By [Assisted By] – Michael McCoy Recorded By [Rap Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Written-By – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Featuring – Q-Tip Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals [Lead], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals Performed By], Performer [Lead And Background Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Performer [Samples From The Joni Mitchell Recording "Big Yellow Taxi"], Performer [Portions Of The Composition Entitled "Big Yellow Taxi" By] – Joni Mitchell Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Rap [Rap Performed By], Performer [Rap Performed By] – Q-Tip Recorded By [Assisted By] – Michael McCoy Recorded By [Rap Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Written-By – Terry Lewis	4:01
5	Interlude - Speaker Phone Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis	0:54
6	My Need Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Valerie Simpson Written-By [Portions Of "You're All I Need To Get By"] – Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson* Written-By [Portions Of The Composition "Love Hangover"] – Pamela Sawyer* Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Valerie Simpson Written-By [Portions Of "You're All I Need To Get By"] – Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson* Written-By [Portions Of The Composition "Love Hangover"] – Pamela Sawyer*	4:48
7	Interlude - Fasten Your Seatbelts Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis	0:19
8	Go Deep Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals [Lead], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals Performed By], Performer [Lead And Background Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Vocals [Crowd Vocals Performed By], Performer [Crowd Vocals Performed By] – Tina Landon Written-By – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals [Lead], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals Performed By], Performer [Lead And Background Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Vocals [Crowd Vocals Performed By], Performer [Crowd Vocals Performed By] – Tina Landon Written-By – Terry Lewis	4:42
9	Free Xone Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Lead Vocals [Lead Vocals Performed By], Performer [Lead Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Performer [A Sample From "Joyous" Performed By] – Pleasure (4) Performer [A Sample From "Think About It" Performed By] – Lyn Collins Performer [A Sample From "Tighten Up" Performed By] – Archie Bell And The Drells* Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [Free Vocalists] – prof. t.* Written-By – Terry Lewis Written-By [A Sample From "Joyous"] – Michael Hepburn Written-By [A Sample From "Think About It"] – James Brown Written-By [A Sample From "Tighten Up"] – Billy Butler Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Lead Vocals [Lead Vocals Performed By], Performer [Lead Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Performer [A Sample From "Joyous" Performed By] – Pleasure (4) Performer [A Sample From "Think About It" Performed By] – Lyn Collins Performer [A Sample From "Tighten Up" Performed By] – Archie Bell And The Drells* Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [Free Vocalists] – prof. t.* Written-By – Terry Lewis Written-By [A Sample From "Joyous"] – Michael Hepburn Written-By [A Sample From "Think About It"] – James Brown Written-By [A Sample From "Tighten Up"] – Billy Butler	4:57
10	Interlude - Memory Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis	0:04
11	Together Again Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis	5:01
12	Interlude - Online Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis	0:19
13	Empty Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Xavier Smith Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Xavier Smith Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis	4:32
14	Interlude - Full Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis	0:12
15	What About Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – Dave Barry* Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – Dave Barry* Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis	4:24
16	Every Time Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [String Arrangement By] – Lee Blaske Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Contractor – Alice Preves Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone [Sax] – Ken Holmen Guitar – O. Nicholas Raths* Instruments [All Other Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Michael McCoy Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Strings [Strings Performed By], Performer [Strings Performed By], Bass – Gary Raynor Strings [Strings Performed By], Performer [Strings Performed By], Cello [Cellos] – Josh Koestenbaum* Strings [Strings Performed By], Performer [Strings Performed By], Viola [Violas] – Myma Rain Strings [Strings Performed By], Performer [Strings Performed By], Violin [Violins] – Michael Sobieski* Trumpet – Lynne Erickson* Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [String Arrangement By] – Lee Blaske Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Contractor – Alice Preves Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone [Sax] – Ken Holmen Guitar – O. Nicholas Raths* Instruments [All Other Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Michael McCoy Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Strings [Strings Performed By], Performer [Strings Performed By], Bass – Gary Raynor Strings [Strings Performed By], Performer [Strings Performed By], Cello [Cellos] – Josh Koestenbaum* Strings [Strings Performed By], Performer [Strings Performed By], Viola [Violas] – Myma Rain Strings [Strings Performed By], Performer [Strings Performed By], Violin [Violins] – Michael Sobieski* Trumpet – Lynne Erickson* Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis	4:17
17	Tonight's The Night Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Rod Stewart Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Rod Stewart	5:07
18	I Get Lonely Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Keyboards [Keys] – James "Big Jim" Wright Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Keyboards [Keys] – James "Big Jim" Wright Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis	5:17
19	Rope Burn Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Organ – James "Big Jim" Wright Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Drum Programming – Alex Richbourg Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Xavier Smith Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Organ – James "Big Jim" Wright Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis	4:15
20	Anything Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Enginereed], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Instruments [All Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Enginereed], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Instruments [All Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Steve Durkee Recorded By [Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Vocals [All Vocals Performed By], Performer [All Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Written-By – Terry Lewis	4:54
21	Interlude - Sad Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis	0:10
22a	Special Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Choir [Choir Vocals Performed By], Vocals [Choir Vocals Performed By], Performer [Choir Vocals Performed By] – The United Children's Choir Directed By [Choir Directors] – Willie R. Norwood, Sr. Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – O. Nicholas Raths* Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals [Lead], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals Performed By], Performer [Lead And Background Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Choir Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Recorded By [Lead And Background Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Written-By – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis Choir [Choir Vocals Performed By], Vocals [Choir Vocals Performed By], Performer [Choir Vocals Performed By] – The United Children's Choir Directed By [Choir Directors] – Willie R. Norwood, Sr. Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge Guitar – O. Nicholas Raths* Instruments [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By], Performer [All Other Musical Instruments Performed By] – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Lead Vocals [Lead], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals Performed By], Performer [Lead And Background Vocals Performed By] – Janet Jackson Producer [Produced By] – Terry Lewis Recorded By [Assisted By] – Tim Lauber Recorded By [Choir Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Recorded By [Lead And Background Vocals Recorded By] – Steve Hodge Written-By – Terry Lewis	3:20
22b	(silence)	0:20
22c	Can't Be Stopped Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Terry Lewis	4:14

Companies, etc.

Licensed From – Polymedia
Licensed From – Polygram Special Markets
Published By – Chrysalis Music
Published By – Unforgettable Songs Ltd.
Published By – SPZ Music Inc.
Published By – EMI Virgin Music, Inc.
Published By – Black Ice Publishing
Published By – EMI April Music Inc.
Published By – Unforgettable Songs
Published By – Far Out Music
Published By – PolyGram International Publishing, Inc.
Published By – Siquomb Publishing
Published By – Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Published By – Jazz Merchant Music
Published By – Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Published By – Dynatone Publishing Co.
Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc.
Published By – Cotillion Music, Inc.
Published By – Orelia
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Published By – Fifth Floor Music
Published By – Great Walrus, Ltd.
Published By – Funky PO Music
Copyright © – Black Doll, Inc.
Copyright © – Virgin Records America, Inc.
Engineered At – Flyte Tyme Studios
Recorded At – Record Plant, Los Angeles
Recorded At – The Hit Factory
Recorded At – Larrabee Sound Studios
Mixed At – Flyte Tyme Studios
Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Virgin Records America, Inc.
Produced For – Flyte Tyme Productions, Inc.
Glass Mastered At – EMI Uden
Record Company – Virgin Records America, Inc.
Record Company – PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.

Credits

Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements By] – Terry Lewis
Art Direction – Len Peltier
Design – Flavia Cureteu
Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Xavier Smith
Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By – Steve Hodge
Executive-Producer – René Elizondo, Jr.*
Management – Southpaw Entertainment
Management [For Southpaw Entertainment] – Qadree El-Amin
Mastered By – Brian Gardner
Mastered By [Assisted By] – Mike Ozdozzi
Photography By [Cover Photo] – Ellen Von Unwerth
Photography By [Interior Photos] – Mario Testino
Producer ["The Velvet Rope" Album Project Produced By] – Terry Lewis

Notes

℗ 1997 Virgin Records America, Inc.
© 1997 Black Doll, Inc.

Inlay: Printed in Holland
Disc: Made in Italy

Hidden in the last track, at the end of "Special" (22a) and after 20 seconds of silence (22b), there is an uncredited extra song: the title of this track, 22c, is almost anywhere reported as "Can't Be Stopped" and has a duration of 4:14.

Released in a clear tray jewel case. Includes 20-page booklet with lyrics, credits and photographs.
Some copies with sticker on front:
JANET THE VELVET ROPE
features the hit singles "Together Again" & "Got 'Til It's Gone"
7243 8 44762 2 9

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 724384476229
Barcode (Text): 7 24384 47622 9
Label Code: LC 3098
Rights Society: Bel / Biem / SIAE
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Price Code (F): PM 527
Price Code (I): 070
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): EMI UDEN 8447622 @ 2
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L047
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 2518
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): EMI UDEN 8447622 @ 2
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L047
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 2516
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): EMI UDEN 8447622 @ 2
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI L047
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): ifpi 2515
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): EMI UDEN 8447622 @ 2
Mastering SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI L047
Mould SID Code (Variant 4): ifpi 2509

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	The Velvet Rope (CD, Album, Stereo, EMI MFG. Pressing)	JDJ Entertainment	7243 8 44762 2 9	US	1997
Recently Edited	The Velvet Rope (Cassette, Album)	Virgin	7243 8 44762 4 3	India	1997
Recently Edited	The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Gatefold)	JDJ Entertainment	7243 8 44762 1 2 / V2860, V2860, 7243 8 44762 1 2	Europe	1997
Recently Edited	The Velvet Rope (Minidisc, Album)	Virgin	MDV 2860, 7243 8 44762 8 1	Europe	1997
Recently Edited	The Velvet Rope (CD, Album)	JDJ Entertainment	7243 8 44762 2 9	Canada	1997