Control: The Remixes

Control: The Remixes (issued as More Control in Japan) is the first remix album (and fourth album overall) by American recording artist Janet Jackson. Released on January 26, 1987 in the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and Japan only, it contains remixes of singles from Control, following the success of the album. Several of the remixes, notably "When I Think of You" and "Control", were the versions featured in their respective music videos. Most of the remixes were also available as B-sides to the original versions. In 2019 the album has been reissued on CD, Vinyl and all digital platforms.[2]

Control: The Remixes
Remix album by
Janet Jackson
ReleasedJanuary 26, 1987 (1987-01-26) (Europe)
Recorded1986–1987
Length44:00 (European edition)
53:44 (UK edition)
58:14 (Japanese edition)
115:00 (2019 digital release)
LabelA&M
Producer
Janet Jackson chronology
Control
(1986)		 Control: The Remixes
(1987)		 Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814
(1989)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Track listing

European release
CD (396 924-2) [3] / Cassette (396 924-4)[4]
No.TitleWriter(s)Remixer(s)Length
1."Control" (video mix)James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Janet JacksonSteve Hodge6:02
2."Nasty" (extended)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 6:00
3."Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix Pt. 1)Harris, Lewis, JacksonSteve Hodge7:57
4."What Have You Done for Me Lately" (extended mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 7:00
5."When I Think of You" (extra beats)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 2:00
6."When I Think of You" (dance mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 6:25
7."Control" (a cappella)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 3:55
8."Let's Wait Awhile" (remix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson, Melanie Andrews 4:30

UK release
CD (CDMID 149 / 396 942-2)[5]
No.TitleWriter(s)Remixer(s)Length
1."Control" (video mix)Harris, Lewis, JacksonSteve Hodge6:02
2."When I Think of You" (dance mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 6:25
3."The Pleasure Principle" (long vocal remix – The Shep Pettibone Mix)Harris, Lewis, JacksonShep Pettibone7:23
4."What Have You Done for Me Lately" (extended mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 7:00
5."Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix Pt. 2)Harris, Lewis Jackson 10:09
6."Let's Wait Awhile" (remix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson, Andrews 4:30
7."Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix Pt. 1)Harris, Lewis, JacksonSteve Hodge7:57
8."The Pleasure Principle" (dub edit – The Shep Pettibone Mix)Monte MoirShep Pettibone6:58
Cassette (MIXMC 1)[6]
No.TitleWriter(s)Remixer(s)Length
1."Control" (video mix)Harris, Lewis, JacksonSteve Hodge6:02
2."When I Think of You" (dance mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 6:25
3."The Pleasure Principle" (long vocal remix – The Shep Pettibone Mix)Monte MoirShep Pettibone7:23
4."Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix Pt. 1)Harris, Lewis, JacksonSteve Hodge7:57
5."What Have You Done for Me Lately" (extended mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 7:00
6."Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix Pt. 2)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 10:09
7."Let's Wait Awhile" (remix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson, Andrews 4:30
8."The Pleasure Principle" (dub edit – The Shep Pettibone Mix)MoirShep Pettibone6:58
Vinyl (MIXLP 1)[7]
No.TitleWriter(s)Remixer(s)Length
1."Control" (video mix)Harris, Lewis, JacksonSteve Hodge6:02
2."When I Think of You" (dance mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 6:25
3."The Pleasure Principle" (long vocal remix – The Shep Pettibone Mix)MoirShep Pettibone7:23
4."What Have You Done for Me Lately" (extended mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 7:00
5."Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix Pt. 2)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 10:09
6."Let's Wait Awhile" (remix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson, Andrews 4:30

Japan release (More Control)
CD (D32Y3148)[8] / Cassette (28P31075)[9]
No.TitleWriter(s)Remixer(s)Length
1."What Have You Done for Me Lately" (extended mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 7:00
2."Nasty" (extended mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 6:07
3."When I Think of You" (dance mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 6:24
4."Control" (extended version)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 7:34
5."What Have You Done for Me Lately" (dub version)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 6:38
6."Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix Pt. 2)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 10:08
7."When I Think of You" (instrumental)Harris, Lewis, Jackson 3:59
8."Control" (video mix)Harris, Lewis, JacksonSteve Hodge6:02
9."Let's Wait Awhile" (remix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson, Andrews 4:30

2019 reissue[10]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Control" (The Video Mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson6:02
2."When I Think of You" (Dance Remix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson6:25
3."The Pleasure Principle" (Long Vocal Remix – Shep Pettibone Mix)Monte Moir7:23
4."What Have You Done For Me Lately" (Extended Mix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson6:55
5."Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix / Pt. 2)Harris, Lewis, Jackson10:07
6."When I Think of You" (Extra Beats)Harris, Lewis, Jackson2:01
7."Control" (Extended Version)Harris, Lewis, Jackson7:33
8."Nasty" (Extended Version)Harris, Lewis, Jackson6:04
9."Let's Wait Awhile" (Remix)Harris, Lewis, Jackson, Andrews4:28
10."Nasty" (Cool Summer Mix / Pt. 1)Harris, Lewis, Jackson7:56
11."The Pleasure Principle" (Dub Edit – The Shep Pettibone Mix)Moir6:38
12."Control" (A Cappella)Harris, Lewis, Jackson3:54

Notes

  • "Let's Wait Awhile (Remix)" & "The Pleasure Principle (Dub Edit - The Shep Pettibone Mix)" contain earlier fade outs on the 2019 release.

Personnel
  • Melanie Andrews – vocal arrangement
  • Tuta Aquino – editing
  • Mark Collen – compilation
  • Steve Hodge – mixing, mixing engineer
  • Janet Jackson – producer, vocal arrangement, rhythm arrangements
  • Jimmy Jam – composer, producer, vocal arrangement, rhythm arrangements
  • Terry Lewis – composer, producer, vocal arrangement, rhythm arrangements
  • John McClain – executive producer
  • Monte Moir – producer
  • Shep Pettibone – editing, producer
  • Bob Rosa – remixing
  • Steve Wiese – producer

Charts
Chart (1987) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[11] 20

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[12] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Allmusic review
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  9. "Janet Jackson - More Control (Caseette) at Discogs". discogs. Retrieved 2015-19-29. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. Control: The Remixes by Janet Jackson, retrieved 2019-05-17
  11. "Janet Jackson | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart.
  12. "British album certifications – Janet Jackson – Control: The Remixes". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 21 December 2014. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Control: The Remixes in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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