Janet* – The Velvet Rope

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Genre:	Pop
Style:	Hip Hop
Year:	1997

Tracklist

		Interlude - Twisted Elegance	0:41
		Velvet Rope	4:55
		You	4:42
		Got 'Til It's Gone	4:01
		Interlude - Speaker Phone	0:54
		My Need	3:44
		Interlude - Fasten Your Seatbelts	0:19
		Go Deep	4:42
		Free Xone	4:57
		Interlude - Memory	0:04
		Together Again	5:01
		Interlude - Online	0:19
		Empty	4:32
		Interlude - Full	0:12
		What About	4:24
		Every Time	4:17
		Tonight's The Night	5:07
		I Get Lonely	5:17
		Rope Burn	4:15
		Anything	4:54
		Interlude - Sad	0:10
		Special	3:20
		(silence)	0:22
		Can't Be Stopped	4:14

Credits (25)

Alex Richbourg
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements]
James "Big Jim" Wright
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements]
Janet Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements]
Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis*
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements]
Janet Jackson
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements]
Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis*
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements]

Notes

The Velvet Rope is the sixth studio album by American singer Janet Jackson. The album was released on October 7, 1997, through Virgin Records.

Singles:
Go Deep

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album, Stereo, EMI MFG. Pressing	JDJ Entertainment – 7243 8 44762 2 9	US	1997	US — 1997
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album	Virgin – 7243 8 44762 4 3	India	1997	India — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	JDJ Entertainment – CDV 2860	Europe	1997	Europe — 1997
	The Velvet Rope 2×LP, Album, Gatefold	JDJ Entertainment – 7243 8 44762 1 2	Europe	1997	Europe — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope Minidisc, Album	Virgin – 7243 8 44762 8 1	Europe	1997	Europe — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	JDJ Entertainment – 7243 8 44762 2 9	Canada	1997	Canada — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	Virgin – 7243 8 44762 2 9	Australasia	1997	Australasia — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	Virgin – CDV 2860	Europe	1997	Europe — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	Flyte Tyme Records – CDV 2860	Europe	1997	Europe — 1997
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	JDJ Entertainment – VJ-25340	Japan	1997	Japan — 1997
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album, Promo; CD, Promo	Flyte Tyme – CDV 2860	UK	1997	UK — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album	Virgin – 7243 8 44762 4 3	US	1997	US — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album	Gala Records (5) – 7243 8 44762 4 3	Russia	1997	Russia — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	JDJ Entertainment – CDV 2860	Italy	1997	Italy — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	JDJ Entertainment – CDV 2860	Europe	1997	Europe — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album	Virgin – 7243 8 44762 4 3	Canada	1997	Canada — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album, Unofficial Release	Virgin (2) – 7243 8 44762 2 9 CDV 2860	Bulgaria	1997	Bulgaria — 1997
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album, Club Edition	JDJ Entertainment – 7243 8 44762 2 9	US	1997	US — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album	Virgin – 724384476243	Malaysia	1997	Malaysia — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	Virgin – 372 844762 2	Brazil	1997	Brazil — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album, EMI SWINDON Pressing	JDJ Entertainment – CDV 2860	Europe	1997	Europe — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album	Virgin – 7243 8 44762 4 3	Poland	1997	Poland — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album	Virgin – TCV 2860	UK & Europe	1997	UK & Europe — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album	JDJ Entertainment – TCV 2860	Indonesia	1997	Indonesia — 1997
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	Virgin – 7243 8 44762 2 9	Indonesia	1997	Indonesia — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album, Limited Edition, Red Box Edition	JDJ Entertainment – 7243 8 44762 2 9	Taiwan	1997	Taiwan — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	JDJ Entertainment – 7243 8 44762 2 9	Taiwan	1997	Taiwan — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album	EMI – TC 205	Taiwan	1997	Taiwan — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album	JDJ Entertainment – TCV 2860	Thailand	1997	Thailand — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album, Promo	Virgin – none	US	1997	US — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album, Promo	Virgin – 7243 8 44762 2 9	Taiwan	1997	Taiwan — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope CD, Advance, Album, Promo, Paper Sleeve	Virgin – 7243 8 44762 2 9	Europe	1997	Europe — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album, Promo, Velvet Bag	JDJ Entertainment – 7243 8 44762 2 9	US	1997	US — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	JDJ Entertainment – 7243 8 44762 2 9	Taiwan	1997	Taiwan — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	JDJ Entertainment – CDV 2860	Malaysia	1997	Malaysia — 1997	Recently Edited
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album	Virgin – 7243 8 44762 2 9	Mexico	1997	Mexico — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	Music Records (7) – 00624	Lithuania	1997	Lithuania — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope Box Set, Promo; CD, Album; VHS, Single	Virgin – none	UK	1997	UK — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	Music World (2) – 3117	Russia	1997	Russia — 1997	New Submission
	The Velvet Rope CD, Album, Promo	JDJ Entertainment – VJ-25340	Japan	1997	Japan — 1997	New Submission

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Reviews

mateusbuzzo May 28, 2025
referencing The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Reissue) B0030250-01

And this is an audiophile pressing! I'm not gonna bother to talk about the content because The Velvet Rope doesn't need to be introduced, this is a masterpiece. But the pressing is simply amazing. Punchy and amazingly beautiful! The discs are heavy too. Simply amazing.
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Setup:
Turntable: Audio Technica LP1240-USBXP
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Blue
Pre-amp: Fosi Audio Box X1
Speakers: Edifier R1280DB
AngeloDiPlacido Mar 6, 2025
referencing The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Reissue) B0030250-01

Dynamics on this pressing are really something special. Many different styles being employed music-wise, but they all sound perfect. Packaging is also remarkable, it feels as grand as it sounds. Definitely recommend picking this pres, plus the music's fantastic.
neilkelly Dec 29, 2024
Edited 5 months ago

referencing The Velvet Rope (38×File, FLAC, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue) none

Running time equates to 3CD's to fit it all on!!

Nice tip i learned by pure luck burn the original album 1-23 for CD1 24-31 for CD2 and 32-38 for CD3 if you like to burn to iTunes (as obviosuly do i). CD2 and CD3 are recognised to my sheer surprise come up The Velvet rope (25th Remastered Deluxe Edition)
clefairytales Sep 19, 2024
referencing The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Reissue, 180g, Gatefold) 00602577666667

okay love it a ton. managed to pick this up for about $30 in the states. yes it sounds incredible and i agree w everyone else.

BUT good lord is my copy filthy. i’ve tried cleaning it w a spray & microcloth (i don’t have ultrasonic unfortunately) and i don’t think it worked. noisy as all hell and too distracting i fear. if i can get my hands on a better cleaning method i’ll have to revisit.
Matticus1986 Apr 23, 2024
referencing The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Reissue, 180g, Gatefold) 00602577666667

Pressing is exceptional. Sound is rich, with glorious highs and deep lows. Really well done reissue!
aboutTOdetonate Dec 9, 2023
Edited one year ago

referencing The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Deep Red) B0030250-01

Mine has some surface noise and clicks at the start of each disc, but the sound quality is good & covers it up most of the time! The color of the pressing is beautiful as well. Would recommend.
OngakugaDaisuki Sep 3, 2023
referencing The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Deep Red) B0030250-01

Sound: very good sound quality and volume, no surface noise at all.

Package & record colour are wonderful.
vinylemoi Jun 15, 2023
referencing The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Deep Red) B0030250-01

My copy has light surface noise the whole record through. Anyone else?
Kenzoh25 Apr 26, 2023
referencing The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Deep Red) B0030250-01

I was hunting for this variant for quite a while now and was able to score it online. What can i say. All this wait was worth it for how fantastic this record sounds! Punchy bass and clear highs make it sound amazing. Also the color of this pressing is beautiful! Highly recommended!
FredoMascagne Dec 16, 2022
referencing The Velvet Rope (2×LP, Album, Reissue) B0030250-01

Je viens de mettre la main sur cette réédition, une pure merveille. J'ai usé le cd en 1997 lors de sa sortie, je vais maintenant le vinyle. Une merveille, foncez !