single, 12" single, vinyl, record, 1990s, 90s, Michael Jackson, In the Closet, Dangerous, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, Mixes Behind Door #1, Mixes Behind Door #2

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All of our used records are play-graded and come in a protective outer-sleeve. Catalog Number: 49-74304

CONDITION DETAILS 12" Single. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover looks great; a couple creases near edges; light-scuffing, tiny surface abrasions, and a few surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and a few divots. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD In the Closet, by Michael Jackson, was released as the third single from his eighth album, Dangerous. The song became the album's third consecutive top ten pop single, reaching No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also became its second No. 1 R&B single. The song re-entered the UK Singles Chart at No. 20 in 2006. In the Closet is about keeping a relationship secret between lovers. "In the closet" is an English idiom used when one is not open about an aspect of their life, particularly in regard to sexual orientation. Despite the song's suggestive name its lyrics do not allude to hidden sexual orientation but rather a concealed relationship. The New York Times stated, "Only Jackson would use that title for a heterosexual love song…” The song's female vocal was originally labeled "Mystery Girl" but was later revealed to be Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. In the Closet was originally conceived as a duet between Jackson and Madonna. According to a 1992 interview with British journalist Jonathan Ross, Madonna said she worked on some lyrical ideas for the song but when she presented them to Michael, he decided they were too provocative and they decided not to continue with the project. The sepia colored music video was directed by Herb Ritts and features Jackson performing sensual dance routines with supermodel Naomi Campbell. The spoken vocals by Princess Stéphanie of Monaco were re-recorded by Campbell for the video. The short film was shot in late March 1992 in Salton Sea, California and premiered on April 23, 1992.
Portions of our "About the Record" section are taken from information gathered from Wikipedia and AllMusic.

TRACK LISTING In The Closet (The Mission) (with Mystery Girl ) In The Closet (Freestyle Mix) (with Mystery Girl ) In The Closet (The Mix Of Life) In The Closet (The Underground Dub) (with Mystery Girl )

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Keywords: single, 12" single, vinyl, record, 1990s, 90s, Michael Jackson, In the Closet, Dangerous, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, Mixes Behind Door #1, Mixes Behind Door #2