CONTROL (1986)

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COMPACT DISCS (CD's)

 Canada - 5'' CD (0638)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CD 3905
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve & back insert.

France - 5'' CD (0636)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 395 106-2
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve & back insert.

Japan - 5'' CD (0728)
 Promo
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# DACV004
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Tracklisting:
1. Nasty (Video) (4:31)
2. What Have You Done For Me Lately (4:59)
3. When I Think Of You (3:57)
4. Control (5:53)
5. Let's Wait Awhile (4:37)

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve, back insert & OBI strip.  Special GOLD disc.  The video is presented in CD-V NTSC format (playable on laserdiscs).

Japan - 5'' CD (0021)
 Promo
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# DSP-39

Standard jewel case, with custom sticker heralding the release of Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814.  Interestingly, this yellow sticker covers a red sticker that features a different date - 8/30 - indicating a change in release schedule.  Issued without inserts.  Stunning picture disc.

Japan - 5'' CD (0022)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 32XB-72

Tracklisting:
1. Control (5:53)
2. Nasty (4:03)
3. What Have You Done For Me Lately (4:59)
4. You Can Be Mine (5:18)
5. Start Anew (4:17) [= Single Version]
6. The Pleasure Principle (4:57)
7. When I Think Of You (3:57)
8. He Doesn't Know I'm Alive (3:32)
9. Let's Wait Awhile (4:37)
10. Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun) (4:29)

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve, back insert, Japanese lyrics insert & OBI strip.  This is the first Japanese pressing of the album, and the only pressing to include Start Anew. 

 

 Japan - 5'' CD (1170)
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# D22Y3359
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

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

   


Japan - 5'' CD (0994)
 1989 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# D33Y3399

Special 24-karat GOLD-PLATED DISC, standard jewel case, picture sleeve, back insert, Japanese lyrics insert & beautiful metallic gold OBI strip.

Japan - 5'' CD (0023)
 1995 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# POCM-1848

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

 Japan - 5'' CD (0904)
 1997 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# POCM-2080

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

Japan - 5'' CD (0362)
 2005 A&M Records, Inc. (Universal Music); Cat# UICY-95025

The disc is mounted inside an LP-sized cardboard sleeve that is an exact replica of the original LP sleeve.  This in turn is housed within a resealable stickered plastic sleeve.  Also included is a Japanese/English lyrics insert.
 

 Japan - 5'' CD (0882)
 2005 A&M Records, Inc. (Universal Music); Cat# UICY-90017

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

Taiwan - 5'' CD (0024)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 395 106-2
From the collection of Jacob Steinberg

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve, back insert & OBI strip.  Disc and inserts printed in West Germany.  The back of the OBI strip includes a short Traditional Chinese biography of Janet.

UK - 5'' CD (0370)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CDA 5106

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve & back insert.
 

 US - 5'' CD (1086)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CD 5106
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve & back insert.

US - 5'' CD (1087)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CD 5106
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve & back insert.  Identical to item 1086, except this is a record club issue with no barcode on the back insert.  The text "Mfd. for BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. under License" is also present.

US - 5'' CD (0637)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CD 3905/DX 589 / 75021 3905 2
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve & back insert.
 

 US - 5'' CD (0881)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CD 3905/DX 923
From the collection of Justin

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve & back insert.

US - 5'' CD - LONGBOX EDITION (0025)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CD 3905/DX 589 / 75021 3905 2

Longbox slipcase packaging.
 

 West Germany - 5'' CD (0267)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 395 106-2

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve & back insert.

VINYL (LP's)

 Argentina - LP (1187)
Promo
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 20.737

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Unique picture sleeve with gold "Disco Para Demonstracion - Venta Prohibida" (Disc For Demonstration - Sale Prohibited) stamp.  Spanish titles on the back cover. 


Argentina - LP (0369)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 20.737

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.  Spanish titles on the back cover.

Australia - LP (0075)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# RML 53222

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.
 

 Brazil - LP (0983)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 170140

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.

Canada - LP (0085)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# SP-5106

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.

Colombia - LP (0367)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 395 106-1

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Laminated picture sleeve.  Both Spanish and English tracklistings on the vinyl labels.
 

 France - LP (1161)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 395 106-1

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve. 

 

 Israel - LP (1162)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# AMA 5106
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Released on the Helicon label, this features a unique picture sleeve: The gold trim on the cover is white here, and the square on the reverse is pink instead of the usual gold!

   


Japan - LP (1150)
Promo
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# AMP-28145

Tracklisting:
A1. Control (5:53)
A2. Nasty (4:03)
A3. What Have You Done For Me Lately (4:59)
A4. You Can Be Mine (5:18)
A5. Start Anew (4:17) [= Single Version]
B1. The Pleasure Principle (4:57)
B2. When I Think Of You (3:57)
B3. He Doesn't Know I'm Alive (3:32)
B4. Let's Wait Awhile (4:37)
B5. Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun) (4:29)

This is the first Japanese pressing of the album, and the only pressing to include Start Anew.  Note also that the full version of What Have You Done For Me Lately is included; most vinyl pressings substitute the 4:41 version with no spoken intro.  The picture sleeve has a promo sticker on the reverse, and the vinyl labels have promo markings.  Comes complete with OBI strip that features a small discography on the reverse, as well as two inserts (English and Japanese lyrics) and a small black-and-white image of the cover with catalogue number for press use.

Korea - LP (0973)
Promo
 1986 A&M Records, Inc. (Sung Eum Ltd. Original Recordings); Cat# SEL-RA 358 / SP 5106

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.  Korean text on the back of the sleeve, and on the vinyl labels.  Includes the "Approved by K.E.C.P.P. Ministry of Culture and Information Registration No. 3" text, standard for items of Korean origin.  The vinyl is housed in a clear plastic sleeve with white print.  A completely unique picture lyrics insert with Korean text and English lyrics on the reverse is also included.  Under license from Polydor International Germany and PolyGram Records Ltd. Hong Kong for Korean release, although the labels carry the standard A&M logo. This item is identical to item 0972, except for a blue promotional stamp on the lyrics insert that reads "Not For Sale - Promotional Use Only".

Korea - LP (0972)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc. (Sung Eum Ltd. Original Recordings); Cat# SEL-RA 358 / SP 5106

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.  Korean text on the back of the sleeve, and on the vinyl labels.  Includes the "Approved by K.E.C.P.P. Ministry of Culture and Information Registration No. 3" text, standard for items of Korean origin.  The vinyl is housed in a clear plastic sleeve with white print.  A completely unique picture lyrics sheet with Korean text and English lyrics on the reverse is also included.  Under license from Polydor International Germany and PolyGram Records Ltd. Hong Kong for Korean release, although the labels carry the standard A&M logo.

Mexico - LP (1166)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc. (PolyGram); Cat# LPR 73002

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Unique picture sleeve with PolyGram International logo on the bottom right corner.  Titles in English & Spanish on the back of the sleeve. 


New Zealand - LP (1082)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# RML.52064

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.

Philippines - LP (1165)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# AML 1022
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.

Taiwan - LP (0884)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc. (Ta Yuan Records Firm); Cat# DD5-12

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.

UK - LP (0074)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# AMA 5106

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.
 

 US - LP (1160)
Promo
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# SP-5106

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.  Identical to item 0272, but the back of the sleeve includes a gold promo stamp that reads: "Loaned For Promotion Only - Not For Sale - Ownership And All Rights Reserved".

US - LP (0272)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# SP-5106

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.
 

 US - LP (0948)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# SP-3905

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.  This is a 1987 reissue of item 0272, with different matrix numbers.

West Germany - LP (0125)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 395 106-1

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.  First pressings included a large full-color poster.

Yugoslavia - LP (1167)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc. (RTB); Cat# 2223643
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.  On the RTB label.

CASSETTES

 Canada - Cassette (1061)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CS-5106
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve. 

 

 China - Cassette (1062)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# A-203
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Tracklisting:
A1. Control
A2. Nasty
A3. What Have You Done For Me Lately
A4. Start Anew
A5. He Doesn't Know I'm Alive
A6. Control (Remix)
B1. When I Think Of You
B2. The Pleasure Principle
B3. Let's Wait Awhile
B4. Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)
B5. You Can Be Mine
B6. When I Think Of You (Remix)

Picture sleeve.  Note that this features a completely unique tracklisting, and also includes Start Anew!  Incredibly scarce.

Indonesia - Cassette (0952)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# BJ-323

Tracklisting:
A1. Control
A2. Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)
A3. What Have You Done For Me Lately
A4. Nasty
A5. He Doesn't Know I'm Alive
B1. The Pleasure Principle
B2. When I Think Of You
B3. Let's Wait Awhile
B4. You Can Be Mine
B5. Dream Street

Picture sleeve.  Housed in a white plastic case.
 

 Indonesia - Cassette (1065)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# G-1769
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Tracklisting:
A1. What Have You Done For Me Lately (Extended Mix)
A2. Nasty
A3. Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)
A4. Let's Wait Awhile
A5. Control
A6. The Pleasure Principle
B1. Hold Back The Tears
B2. Fast Girls
B3. If It Takes All Night
B4. Don't Stand Another Chance
B5. You Can Be Mine
B6. He Doesn't Know I'm Alive
B7. When I Think Of You

Picture sleeve.  Completely unique picture sleeve & tracklisting.

Japan - Cassette (1060)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc. (Pony Inc.); Cat# 28P31015
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve. 


UK - Cassette (0066)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# AMC 5106

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.
 

 US - Cassette (0964)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CS 5106

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.
 

 US - Cassette (0967)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# CS 3905
From the collection of Robert Koehler

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.  This is a 1987 reissue of item 0964, with different matrix numbers.

West Germany - Cassette (0963)
 1986 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 395 106-4

Side A begins with Control.  Side B begins with The Pleasure Principle.

Picture sleeve.

ITEMS WITHOUT IMAGES 

Country

 Format Cat# Description Added By Item Number

Australia

Cassette

RMC 53222

 Picture sleeve

Marcel Stenzel

1138

Indonesia

Cassette

395 106-4

 Picture sleeve

Marcel Stenzel

1139

Zimbabwe

Cassette

ZCAM 65106

 Picture sleeve.

Walter Bodenstaff

1164

Zimbabwe

LP

AMLS 65106

 Picture sleeve.  Another unique sleeve, with green trim instead of gold.

Walter Bodenstaff

1163