Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, a few tiny surface abrasions, and surface impressions (front/back); a couple tiny discoloration spots near bottom-right on front. Inner-sleeve is original (plastic). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; minor wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Not a cut-out.)
Control was the fourth single from Janet Jackson's album of the same name, the song was co-written by Jackson and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Its arrangement, built upon complex rhythmic tracks, showcased state-of-the-art production. The song is about Jackson wanting to finally take control of her life. Jackson sings, "When I was seventeen, I did what people told me." Now she is an adult who wants to make her own decisions in life. In 1988, the song won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video, beating out her brother Michael, Whitney Houston, and Jody Watley. In 2011, the song was included in the Dance Central DLC setlist to be played using Kinect for the Xbox 360. The song is also listed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of 500 songs that shaped rock and roll. Glee covered the song in the Season 3 Sectionals episode "Hold On to Sixteen" where the New Directions covered a trio of Jackson songs. Dianna Agron (as Quinn Fabray) opens the song, with leads sung by Darren Criss (as Blaine Anderson) and Kevin McHale (as Artie Abrams). Released in 1986, the single became Jackson's fourth consecutive top five hit on the chart; it also peaked at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and the Hot Dance Club Play charts. The song captured a pivotal moment off the album by showcasing a female streak of independence. It was the 37th biggest Hot 100 single of 1987, the fifth biggest Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs single of 1987.