RHYTHM NATION (1989)

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COMPACT DISCS (CD's)

 Japan - 3'' CD-single (0172)
Promo
 1989 A&M Records, Inc. (Pony Canyon); Cat# S9Y13101

Tracklisting:
 1. Rhythm Nation (Edit) (4:28) [= 7'' Edit]
2. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

3'' snap-pack.  This item is identical to item 0050, except the disc has a promo stamp around the spindle hole, and there is a promo sticker affixed to the back of the case.

Japan - 3'' CD-single (0173)
 1989 A&M Records, Inc. (Pony Canyon); Cat# S9Y13101

Tracklisting:
 1. Rhythm Nation (Edit) (4:28) [= 7'' Edit]
2. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

3'' snap-pack.

Japan - 5'' CD-single - The Remixes (0174)
 1989 A&M Records, Inc. (Pony Canyon); Cat# PCCY-10084

Tracklisting:
 1. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:30)
2. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:37)
3. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix) (8:07)
4. Rhythm Nation (House Nation Groove) (6:45)
5. Rhythm Nation (United Dub) (6:11)
6. Rhythm Nation (7'' CHR Remix) (4:08)
7. Rhythm Nation (7'' United Mix Edit) (4:23)
8. Rhythm Nation (7'' House Nation Edit) (4:37)
9. Rhythm Nation (LP Version) (4:42)
10. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental 7'') (4:45) [= Instrumental]
11. Rhythm Nation (Rhythm Mix) (4:48)

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve, back insert, Japanese lyrics insert & OBI strip.
 

 Spain - 5'' CD-single (0176)
Promo
 1995 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# JANET 1-2
From the collection of Jacob Steinberg

Tracklisting:
 1. Rhythm Nation (4:30) [= 7'' Edit]

Cardboard sleeve.  Spanish text on both sleeve and disc.

UK - 5'' CD-single (0175)
 1989 A&M Records, Inc. (Pony Canyon); Cat# USACD 673

Tracklisting:
 1. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:32)
2. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix) (6:51) [= 12'' House Nation Mix Edit]
3. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:37)

Standard jewel case & picture sleeve.
 

 US - 5'' CD-single (0177)
Promo
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CD 17915

Tracklisting:
1. Rhythm Nation (Edit) (4:29) [= 7'' Edit]
2. Rhythm Nation (LP Version) (4:42)
3. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

Slimline jewel case & picture sleeve.

US - 5'' CD-single - The Remixes (0178)
Promo
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CD 17928

Tracklisting:
1. Rhythm Nation (7'' CHR Remix) (4:09)
2. Rhythm Nation (7'' United Mix Edit) (4:24)
3. Rhythm Nation (House Nation Edit) (4:37) [= 7'' House Nation Edit]
4. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:38)
5. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix) (8:07)
6. Rhythm Nation (House Nation Groove) (6:45)
7. Rhythm Nation (Rhythm Mix) (4:48)

Issued without inserts.

US - 5'' CD-single - The Remixes (0179)
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CD-12330
From the collection of Jacob Steinberg

Tracklisting:
 1. Rhythm Nation (Edit) (4:30) [= 7'' Edit]
2. Rhythm Nation (7'' United Edit) (4:23) [= 7'' United Mix Edit]
3. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:37)
4. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental 7'') (4:44) [= Instrumental]

Slimline jewel case & picture sleeve.
 

 West Germany - 5'' CD-single - LIMITED EDITION (0858)
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 390 468-2

Tracklisting:
 1. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:30)
2. Rhythm Nation (7'' United Edit) (4:23) [= 7'' United Mix Edit]
3. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:37)
4. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

Cardboard sleeve.  This item includes a limited edition picture disc, but is otherwise identical to item 0180.

West Germany - 5'' CD-single (0180)
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 390 468-2

Tracklisting:
 1. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:30)
2. Rhythm Nation (7'' United Edit) (4:23) [= 7'' United Mix Edit]
3. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:37)
4. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

Cardboard sleeve.  Track 1 is labeled 7'' Edit on the sleeve, but Edit on the disc.

West Germany - 5'' CD-single (0181)
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 390 469-2

Tracklisting:
 1. Rhythm Nation (Edit) (4:30) [= 7'' Edit]
2. Rhythm Nation (7'' United Edit) (4:23) [= 7'' United Mix Edit]
3. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:37)
4. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

Slimline jewel case & picture sleeve.

VINYL SINGLES

 Australia - 7'' vinyl single - LIMITED EDITION (0254)
Promo
1989 A&M Records, Inc. (Festival Records, Ltd.); Cat# K 1043

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (Edit) (4:30) [= 7'' Edit]
B1. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

Picture sleeve.  Limited edition includes fold-out poster sleeve.  Licensed under Festival Records, Ltd. for Australian release.  This item is identical to item 0183 except there is a red-and-white promotional sticker on the back that reads "Media - DJ Copy On Loan For Promotion Only".

Australia - 7'' vinyl single - LIMITED EDITION (0183)
1989 A&M Records, Inc. (Festival Records, Ltd.); Cat# K 1043

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (Edit) (4:30) [= 7'' Edit]
B1. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

Picture sleeve.  Limited edition includes fold-out poster sleeve.  Licensed under Festival Records, Ltd. for Australian release.
 

 Australia - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (0869)
1989 A&M Records, Inc. (Festival Records, Ltd.); Cat# X 14747

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:35)
A2. Rhythm Nation (United Dub) (6:09)
A3. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:28)
B1. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix) (8:06)
B2. Rhythm Nation (House Nation Groove) (6:42)
B3. Rhythm Nation (7'' Instrumental) (4:44) [= Instrumental]

Picture sleeve.
 

 Canada - 7'' vinyl single (1079)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# AM-1455

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (4:29) [= 7'' Edit]
B1. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:45)

Generic A&M Records sleeve.

Canada - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (0293)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# SP-12335

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:35)
A2. Rhythm Nation (United Dub) (6:09)
A3. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:28)
B1. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix) (8:06)
B2. Rhythm Nation (House Nation Groove) (6:42)
B3. Rhythm Nation (7'' Instrumental) (4:44) [= Instrumental]

Picture sleeve.
 

 France - 7'' vinyl single (0859)
Promo
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 390 468-7

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (4:27) [= 7'' Edit]
B1. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

Picture sleeve.  This is the same as item 0860 except there is a promotional stamp on the back cover.

France - 7'' vinyl single (0860)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 390 468-7

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (4:27) [= 7'' Edit]
B1. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

Picture sleeve.
 

 Mexico - 7'' vinyl single (0925)
Promo
1990 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# S/N 912

Tracklisting:
 A1. Nacion Del Ritmo (Rhythm Nation)
B1. Nacion Del Ritmo (Rhythm Nation)

Generic plastic PolyGram promotional sleeve.  Titles in Spanish, but sung in English.  Track time is incorrectly listed as 3:30 on both vinyl labels.

South Africa - 7'' vinyl single (0182)
Promo
1990 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# PROMO 51

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (4:38) [= LP Version]
B1. Come Back To Me (5:32) [= LP Version]

Generic black-and-red A&M Records promo sleeve.
 

 UK - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (1113)
Promo
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# USATDJ 673

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix) (6:49) [= 12'' House Nation Mix Edit]
A2. Rhythm Nation (House Nation Groove) (6:42)
A3. Rhythm Nation (7'' House Nation Edit) (4:35)
B1. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:35)
B2. Rhythm Nation (United Dub) (6:09)
B3. Rhythm Nation (7'' United Mix Edit) (4:22)

Picture sleeve.

UK - 7'' vinyl single (0924)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# USA 673
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:30)
B1. Rhythm Nation (7'' CHR Remix) (4:09)

Picture sleeve.

UK - 7'' vinyl single (0184)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# USAS 673

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:30)
B1. Rhythm Nation (7'' CHR Remix) (4:09)

Gatefold picture sleeve.
 

 UK - 12'' vinyl maxi-single - LIMITED EDITION PICTURE DISC (0870)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# USAPD 673

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix)
B1. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix)
B2. Rhythm Nation (United Dub)
 

 UK - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (0871)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# USAT 673

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix)
B1. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix)
B2. Rhythm Nation (United Dub)

Picture sleeve.
 

 US - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (0999)
Promo
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# SP-12335

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:35)
A2. Rhythm Nation (United Dub) (6:09)
A3. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:28)
B1. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix) (8:06)
B2. Rhythm Nation (House Nation Groove) (6:42)
B3. Rhythm Nation (7'' Instrumental) (4:44) [= Instrumental]

Die-cut black sleeve.

US - 7'' vinyl single (0566)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# AM-1455

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (4:27) [= 7'' Edit]
B1. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

Generic A&M Records sleeve.

US - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (0292)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# SP-12335

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:35)
A2. Rhythm Nation (United Dub) (6:09)
A3. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:28)
B1. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix) (8:06)
B2. Rhythm Nation (House Nation Groove) (6:42)
B3. Rhythm Nation (7'' Instrumental) (4:44) [= Instrumental]

Picture sleeve.
 

 West Germany - 7'' vinyl single (0861)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 390 468-7

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (4:27) [= 7'' Edit]
B1. Rhythm Nation (Instrumental) (4:44)

Picture sleeve.

West Germany - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (0294)
1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 390 468-1

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (12'' United Mix) (6:35)
A2. Rhythm Nation (United Dub) (6:09)
A3. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit of LP Version) (4:28) [= 7'' Edit]
B1. Rhythm Nation (12'' House Nation Mix) (8:06)
B2. Rhythm Nation (House Nation Groove) (6:42)
B3. Rhythm Nation (7'' Instrumental) (4:44) [= Instrumental]

Picture sleeve.

CASSETTE SINGLES

UK - Cassette single (0584)
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# USATC 673

Tracklisting:
 A1. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:28)
A2. Rhythm Nation (CHR Remix) (4:08) [= 7'' CHR Remix]
A1. Rhythm Nation (7'' Edit) (4:28)
A2. Rhythm Nation (CHR Remix) (4:08) [= 7'' CHR Remix]

Picture sleeve.

VIDEO SINGLES

UK - Video single (PAL) (1108)
Promo
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; No Cat#

Tracklisting:
1. Rhythm Nation

Cassette with custom-printed labels housed in a generic cardboard sleeve.