Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 era : 1988-1991

RN 1814

Alright : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Alright (R&B Mix) : Mix recorded in 1990 featuring rap by Heavy D from the ‘Alright” short film. Released in 1990 (B side of “Alright” single).

 

Black Cat : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Come Back : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Come Back To Me : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Escapade : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Hey Baby : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Let’s Dance : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Livin’ in a World (They Didn’t Make) : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Livin’…In Complete Darkness : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Lonely : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Love Will Never Do (Without You) : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Miss You Much : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

No Acid : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Pledge : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Race : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Rhythm Nation : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Someday Is Tonight : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

State Of The World : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

The Knowledge : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

The Skin Game : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released in 1990 (B side of “Come Back To Me” single).

TV : Interlude recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released on September 19, 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814).

Vuelve A Mi : Spanish version of “Come Back To Me” recorded in 1989. Released in 1990 (B side of “Come Back to Me” single).

Work : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Posted by Bryan Loren on his MySpace page in July 2009. Remains unreleased.

You Need Me : Recorded in September 1988-May 1989. Released in 1989 (B side of “Miss You Much” single).

2300 Jackson Street : Recorded in 1989. Released on May 28, 1989 (2300 Jackson Street). It is the only song on the album featuring Michael and Marlon Jackson, as they had left the group before further recording sessions. The song also features Rebbie and Janet but not LaToya.

Singles and videos

1st single : Miss You Much Released August 22, 1989

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 1

Music video directed by Dominic Sena

Date of shooting : May 1989

Date of premiere : September 19, 1989

2nd single : Rhythm Nation Released October 24, 1989

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 2

Music video directed by Dominic Sena

Date of shooting : May 1989

Date of premiere : September 19, 1989

Official release : on VHS in 1989 (Rhythm Nation 1814). Never released on DVD. Not on Janet’s You Tube official page.

The videos for Miss You Much and Rhythm Nation are both released on VHS in 1990 (the Rhythm Nation Compilation), on DVD in 1995 (Design of a Decade) and in 2004 (From Janet to Damita Jo). Also on Janet’s You Tube official page.

3rd single : “Escapade” Released on January 8, 1990

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 1

Directed by : Peter Smillie

Date of shooting : October 1989

Date of premiere : January 1990

Official release : on VHS in 1990 (the Rhythm Nation Compilation), on DVD in 1995 (Design of a Decade) and in 2004 (From Janet to Damita Jo). On Janet’s You Tube official page.

4th single : “Alright” Released on March 4, 1990

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 4

Music video directed by : Julien Temple

Date of shooting : February 1990

Date of premiere : April 1990

Official release : Extended version on VHS in 1990 (the Rhythm Nation Compilation). Shorter version on DVD in 1995 (Design of a Decade) and in 2004 (From Janet to Damita Jo). On Janet’s You Tube official page.

5th single : “Come Back To Me” Released on June 18, 1990

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 2

Directed by : Dominic Sena

Date of shooting : November 1989 in Paris

Date of premiere : June 1990

Official release : On VHS in 1990 (the Rhythm Nation Compilation). On DVD in 1995 (Design of a Decade) and in 2004 (From Janet to Damita Jo). On Janet’s You Tube official page

6th single : “Black Cat” Released on August 28, 1990

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 1

Music video directed by : Wayne Isham

Date of shooting : April 5, 1990

Date of premiere : August 1990

Official release : On VHS in 1990 (the Rhythm Nation Compilation). On DVD in 1995 (Design of a Decade) and in 2004 (From Janet to Damita Jo). On Janet’s You Tube official page.

7th single : “Love Will Never Do” Released on October 2, 1990

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : 1

Music video directed by : Herb Ritts

Date of shooting : September 13, 1990

Date of premiere : November 1990

Official release : On VHS in 1990 (the Rhythm Nation Compilation). On DVD in 1995 (Design of a Decade) and in 2004 (From Janet to Damita Jo). Not on Janet’s You Tube official page.

8th single : “State Of The World” Released on February 6, 1991 (only in Canada and Australia)

Peak on Hot 100 Billboard : ineligible to chart

No music video

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