single, 12" single, vinyl, record, 1980s, 80s, Janet Jackson, Black Cat, Rhythm Nation 1814, Jellybean Johnson, Remix

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All of our used records are play-graded and come in a protective outer-sleeve. Catalog Number: 75021-2348-1

CONDITION DETAILS 12" Single. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, tiny surface abrasions, and surface impressions (front/back); ear spot near top-left on front (see picture). Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with some wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD Black Cat is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released as the fifth single from her fourth studio album, Rhythm Nation 1814. It was written solely by Jackson and produced by Jackson with Jellybean Johnson. In a departure from her standard of industrial-based dance pop, "Black Cat" is a hard rock and heavy metal song. It also contains influences of punk, dance-rock, and hair metal. Its lyrics speak of substance abuse of the psychedelic drug Acid, in addition to gang violence. It was rumored to be composed about Jackson's ex-husband, recording artist James DeBarge. It was the final song recorded for the album, after Jackson composed its main riff when desiring a rock song to complete the record. Black Cat was well received among critics, who praised Jackson's foray into the hard rock genre in addition to the song's "radical statement" towards drug abuse and violence. Jackson's vocals were also commended as used to their "maximum advantage." It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It also charted in several other countries. It was certified gold in the United States and Australia. Jackson performed Black Cat at the MTV Video Music Awards, in which she conveyed "feline" choreography and ripped open her shirt, exposing a black bra. The rendition's provocative nature lead to media controversy and became regarded as iconic within popular culture, considered to usher in "a new age of sexual spontaneity." It was viewed as her first "shocking" performance due to Jackson having a virginal teenage image, in addition to the portrayal of female sexuality considered taboo at the time. The song's performance on the Rhythm Nation World Tour also drew media attention for its usage of illusionary magic, concluding with Jackson forced into a cage before transformed into a live panther. Black Cat received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, making her the only artist in history to receive nominations spanning five genres. It won a BMI Pop Award for Most Played Song.
Portions of our "About the Record" section are taken from information gathered from Wikipedia and AllMusic.

TRACK LISTING Black Cat (Funky 12") Black Cat (Funky 7") Black Cat (Video Mix / Short Solo) Black Cat (3 Snaps Up 12") Black Cat (3 Snaps Up 7") Black Cat (3 Snaps Up Dub)

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