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1984 studio album by Laura Branigan
Self Control Released April 1, 1984 (1984-04-01 ) Studio
Image Recording, Los Angeles, California
Music Grinder, Los Angeles, California
Arco, Munich , West Germany
Length 40 :01 Label Atlantic Producer
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 2]
Self Control is the third studio album by American singer Laura Branigan . It was released on April 1, 1984, by Atlantic Records . The album peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Internationally, it charted within the top five in several continental European countries.
Four singles were released from the album, including Branigan's cover version of Raf 's "Self Control ", which was a commercial success, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping the charts in Canada and several European countries.[ 3] Additionally, "The Lucky One " peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100,[ 3] while her cover of Umberto Tozzi 's "Ti amo " reached number two in Australia and number five in Canada.
A remastered and expanded edition of Self Control was released on April 25, 2013, by Gold Legion, including remixes of "The Lucky One" and "Satisfaction ", as well as the extended version of "Self Control".[ 4]
Track listing
Side two Title Lyrics Music 6. "Satisfaction " Bernd Dietrich[b] Gerd Grabowski[b] Engelbert Simons[b] 3:56 7. "Silent Partners" 4:10 8. "Breaking Out" 3:50 9. "Take Me" 3:43 10. "With Every Beat of My Heart" 4:12
2013 expanded edition bonus tracks[ 4] Title Lyrics Music 11. "The Lucky One" (John Robie mix) Roberts Roberts 5:23 12. "The Lucky One" (Jack White mix) Roberts Roberts 5:04 13. "Self Control" (12″ version) Piccolo[a] 5:00 14. "Satisfaction" (special dance mix) 5:56 Total length: 61:24
2020 expanded edition bonus CD[ 5] Title Writer(s) 1. "Self Control" (Extended Version) 5:06 2. "Self Control" (7" Edit) 3:57 3. "Self Control" (Classic Summer Mix 1992) 4:00 4. "Self Control" (117 BPM Club 1992) 4:55 5. "The Lucky One" (Single Version) 3:12 6. "The Lucky One" (Jack White Mix) 5:07 7. "The Lucky One" (John Robie Mix) 5:26 8. "Satisfaction" (Single Version) 3:41 9. "Satisfaction" (Special Dance Mix) 5:58 10. "When" (Single Version) Laura Branigan 2:44 11. "Hot Night" (From Ghostbusters Original Soundtrack) Diane Warren, S. Angelica 3:20
Notes
^a signifies English lyrics
^b signifies original music
^c signifies original words
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Self Control .[ 6]
Musicians
Technical
Jürgen Koppers – engineering, mixing
Harold Faltermeyer – additional engineering
Peter Luedemann – additional engineering
Jeremy Smith – additional engineering
Gary Skardina – additional engineering
Keith Buckley – engineering assistance
Jon Ingoldsby – engineering assistance
Matt Forger – engineering assistance
Brian Gardner – mastering at Allen Zentz Mastering, Hollywood, California
Jack White – production, executive production
Robbie Buchanan – production
Artwork
Tim Lohman – front cover photo
Paul Lohman – creative direction
Bob Defrin – art direction
Lynn Dreese Breslin – design
Daniela Scaramuzza – back cover photo
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
^ https://www.discogs.com/Laura-Branigan-With-Every-Beat-Of-My-Heart/release/4041808
^ Buss, Bryan. "Self Control – Laura Branigan" . AllMusic . Retrieved August 6, 2018 .
^ a b "Laura Branigan Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 6, 2018 .
^ a b "Laura Branigan – Self Control (Expanded)" . Gold Legion . Archived from the original on March 7, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2012 .
^ https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/laura-branigan-self-control-2cd-expanded-edition/
^ Self Control (liner notes). Laura Branigan . Atlantic Records . 1984. 80147-1.{{cite AV media notes }}
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^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. p. 45. ISBN 0-646-11917-6 .
^ "Austriancharts.at – Laura Branigan – Self Control" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 6810" . RPM . Library and Archives Canada . Retrieved August 6, 2018.
^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Laura Branigan – Self Control" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
^ "European Top 100 Albums" (PDF) . Eurotipsheet . Vol. 1, no. 24. September 10, 1984. p. 14. OCLC 29800226 . Retrieved August 6, 2018 – via American Radio History.
^ Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava . ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5 .
^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Laura Branigan – Self Control" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts . Retrieved August 6, 2018.
^ "Charts.nz – Laura Branigan – Self Control" . Hung Medien. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Laura Branigan – Self Control" . Hung Medien. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
^ "Swedishcharts.com – Laura Branigan – Self Control" . Hung Medien. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
^ "Swisscharts.com – Laura Branigan – Self Control" . Hung Medien. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved August 6, 2018.
^ "Laura Branigan Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 6, 2018.
^ "Top 100 Albums of 1984" . RPM . Vol. 41, no. 17. January 5, 1985. p. 8. ISSN 0315-5994 . Retrieved August 6, 2018 – via Library and Archives Canada.
^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts – 1984" (in German). Offizielle Deutsche Charts. Retrieved August 6, 2018 .
^ "Swiss Year-End Charts 1984" . swisscharts.com . Retrieved August 6, 2018 .
^ "Top Pop Albums" . Billboard . Vol. 96, no. 51. December 22, 1984. p. TA-17. ISSN 0006-2510 . Retrieved January 17, 2019 – via Google Books .
^ "RPM's Top 100 Albums of 1985" . RPM . Vol. 43, no. 16. December 28, 1985. p. 14. ISSN 0315-5994 . Retrieved June 19, 2019 – via Library and Archives Canada.
^ "Canadian album certifications – Laura Branigan – Self Control" . Music Canada . November 1, 1984. Retrieved August 6, 2018 .
^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Laura Branigan; ' Self Control' )" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved August 6, 2018 .
^ "IFPIHK Gold Disc Award − 1989" . IFPI Hong Kong. Retrieved November 30, 2019 .
^ "British album certifications – Laura Branigan – Self Control" . British Phonographic Industry . October 26, 1984. Retrieved August 6, 2018 . Select albums in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Self Control in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
^ "American album certifications – Laura Branigan – Self Control" . Recording Industry Association of America . May 3, 1995. Retrieved August 6, 2018 .
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