Janet Jackson – Janet.

JACKSON, JANET , JANET. arrives here as a Virgin label reissue of the 1993 fifth studio album that marked one of the most significant moments in pop music business history, and this pressing brings with it something the original vinyl release never had.

The Album and the Artist

By the time Janet Jackson delivered this record, she had already proven herself a commercial and creative force across two consecutive Billboard 200 number one albums. The anticipation surrounding this release was extraordinary, and not only because of the music. In 1991, a bidding war broke out over her recording contract, with Atlantic, Capitol, and Virgin all pursuing her as A&M sought to retain her. She ultimately signed with Virgin after meeting personally with label founder Richard Branson. The deal, estimated at $40 million, made her the world’s highest-paid musical act at the time. That context matters. This was not just an album release. It was a statement about where Janet Jackson stood in the industry. The record itself then delivered on every expectation, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and becoming her third consecutive album to top that chart.

Why This Reissue of JACKSON, JANET , JANET. Belongs in Your Collection

The key detail on this pressing is the inclusion of “Whoops Now,” a track that was previously available only as a hidden bonus on CD and digital versions of the album. Vinyl collectors who owned the original pressing never had access to it in this format. This reissue corrects that, making it the most complete vinyl edition of the album available. Catalog number 3043601 on Virgin. If you have the original pressing already, this is the version that fills the gap. If this is your first copy, it is simply the definitive one to own.

Format and Pressing Details

This is a standard LP format release on Virgin Records. The catalog number is 3043601. No additional pressing notes are available beyond what is noted above, so if specific weight, color variant, or country of pressing matters to your collecting criteria, reach out before purchasing and we will tell you exactly what we have in hand. What we can confirm is the tracklist addition of “Whoops Now” as a genuine inclusion rather than a hidden or unlisted track, which is the meaningful distinction this reissue carries over earlier versions. For anyone building a serious Janet Jackson collection on vinyl, or collecting key moments in 1990s pop on the format, this pressing covers both boxes cleanly.