NOTES:
Janet Jackson is the self-titled debut album from Janet Jackson, released on September 21, 1982 by A&M Records. Made when she was 16 years old, she recorded the album at the coercion of her father Joseph Jackson, who also served then as her manager and had arranged a recording contract for her. Janet did not have much interest in a music career at the time and contributed little to the album. Prior its release, she was best known for her work as a television actress. Later in her career, she admitted that she did not want to make this album and its follow-up, Dream Street.

The album peaked at #63 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Sales numbers for the album are not known. It is uncertified by the RIAA.

SINGLES RELEASED:
"Young Love," "Come Give Your Love to Me," "Say You Do," "Love and My Best Friend," and "Don't Mess Up This Good Thing."

ALBUM CREDITS:
Janet Jackson (vocals).

Producers: Bobby Watson, Rene Moore, Angela Winbush, Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver.