1/Original track listing from the album released on September 19, 1989 (recorded from September 1988 to May 1989)
“Interlude: Pledge”
“Rhythm Nation”
“Interlude: T.V.”
“State of the World”
“Interlude: Race”
“The Knowledge”
“Interlude: Let’s Dance”
“Miss You Much”
“Interlude: Come Back”
“Love Will Never Do (Without You)”
“Livin’ in a World (They Didn’t Make)”
“Alright”
“Interlude: Hey Baby”
“Escapade”
“Interlude: No Acid”
“Black Cat”
“Lonely”
“Come Back to Me”
“Someday Is Tonight”
“Interlude: Livin’…In Complete Darkness”
2/Demos/Alternate Versions
Vuelve A Mi : Spanish version of “Come Back To Me”. Released in 1990 (B side of “Come Back to Me” single)
Alright (R&B Mix) : Mix featuring rap by Heavy D from the ‘Alright” short film. Released in 1990 (B side of “Alright” single)
3/Outtakes/unreleased tracks from the album’ sessions
The Skin Game : Released in 1990 (B side of “Come Back To Me” single)
You Need Me : Released in 1989 (B side of “Miss You Much” single)
Work : Posted by Bryan Loren on his MySpace page in July 2009 but remains unreleased.
4/Others songs from this era
2300 Jackson Street : Background vocals recorded in 1989 and released in 1989 (The Jackson “2300 Jackson Street”)
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