Janet Jackson - Janet.

Released on May 18, 1993, janet. is the fifth studio album by Janet Jackson and a landmark moment in pop history. Following a high-profile bidding war between industry giants like A&M, Atlantic, and Capitol, Janet signed a historic $40 million contract with Virgin Records—the largest deal ever for a musical act at the time. The album marked a major shift in her persona, moving from the social consciousness of Rhythm Nation 1814 to a "languid, flowing" exploration of intimacy and independence.

This 2019 reissue marks the first-ever formal U.S. vinyl release for the album. A 14x platinum global giant that debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, it set a record for the highest first-week sales by a female artist at the time. For the first time on a full-length vinyl pressing, this edition includes "Whoops Now," the upbeat, Motown-inspired track that was famously hidden at the end of original CD and digital versions.