Janet Jackson – The Velvet Rope (CD, 1997, Virgin/JDJ 7243 8 44762 2 9, EMI MFG. Pressing)

$10.00

Why This CD Matters
The Velvet Rope is one of Janet Jackson’s most critically acclaimed albums, blending R&B, electronic, and pop with deeply personal themes. Featuring hits like “Together Again” and “Got ’Til It’s Gone,” it remains a landmark late-’90s release.

Collector Note
US EMI MFG pressing. VG disc keeps this in a value tier, but strong VG+ packaging helps maintain appeal. High-demand title with lasting cultural relevance.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG with visible surface marks, fully playable
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Label: Virgin, JDJ Entertainment
Catalog Number: 7243 8 44762 2 9
Country: US
Year: 1997
Genre: R&B, Pop, Electronic

Matrix / Runout
Not fully verified

Tracklist

  1. Interlude - Twisted Elegance – 0:41

  2. Velvet Rope – 4:55

  3. You – 4:42

  4. Got 'Til It's Gone – 4:01

  5. Interlude - Speaker Phone – 0:54

  6. My Need – 3:44

  7. Interlude - Fasten Your Seatbelts – 0:19

  8. Go Deep – 4:42

  9. Free Xone – 4:57

  10. Interlude - Memory – 0:04

  11. Together Again – 5:01

  12. Interlude - Online – 0:19

  13. Empty – 4:32

  14. Interlude - Full – 0:12

  15. What About – 4:24

  16. Every Time – 4:17

  17. Tonight's The Night – 5:07

  18. I Get Lonely – 5:17

  19. Rope Burn – 4:15

  20. Anything – 4:54

  21. Interlude - Sad – 0:10
    22.1 Special – 3:20
    22.2 (silence) – 0:22
    22.3 Can't Be Stopped – 4:14

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs
Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases are replaced with new cases before listing/shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery

About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned independent record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and carefully prepared media. Every item is cleaned, inspected, and shipped with collector-level care.

Why This CD Matters
The Velvet Rope is one of Janet Jackson’s most critically acclaimed albums, blending R&B, electronic, and pop with deeply personal themes. Featuring hits like “Together Again” and “Got ’Til It’s Gone,” it remains a landmark late-’90s release.

Collector Note
US EMI MFG pressing. VG disc keeps this in a value tier, but strong VG+ packaging helps maintain appeal. High-demand title with lasting cultural relevance.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG with visible surface marks, fully playable
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Label: Virgin, JDJ Entertainment
Catalog Number: 7243 8 44762 2 9
Country: US
Year: 1997
Genre: R&B, Pop, Electronic

Matrix / Runout
Not fully verified

Tracklist

  1. Interlude - Twisted Elegance – 0:41

  2. Velvet Rope – 4:55

  3. You – 4:42

  4. Got 'Til It's Gone – 4:01

  5. Interlude - Speaker Phone – 0:54

  6. My Need – 3:44

  7. Interlude - Fasten Your Seatbelts – 0:19

  8. Go Deep – 4:42

  9. Free Xone – 4:57

  10. Interlude - Memory – 0:04

  11. Together Again – 5:01

  12. Interlude - Online – 0:19

  13. Empty – 4:32

  14. Interlude - Full – 0:12

  15. What About – 4:24

  16. Every Time – 4:17

  17. Tonight's The Night – 5:07

  18. I Get Lonely – 5:17

  19. Rope Burn – 4:15

  20. Anything – 4:54

  21. Interlude - Sad – 0:10
    22.1 Special – 3:20
    22.2 (silence) – 0:22
    22.3 Can't Be Stopped – 4:14

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs
Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases are replaced with new cases before listing/shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery

About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned independent record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and carefully prepared media. Every item is cleaned, inspected, and shipped with collector-level care.