Laura Branigan "Self Control (2013 Reissue, Expanded Edition, USA, Gold Legion)"

Self Control is the third studio album by American singer Laura Branigan, released on April 1, 1984, by Atlantic Records. The album peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 and has been 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. Additionally, "The Lucky One" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, 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".

In their review of the album, Billboard commended the album as "a superbly balanced set of powerful rhythm pieces and big, torchy ballads. The stand-out in the latter category is a heartfelt version of the Carole King classic "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." Several of the songs were translated from French into English, and have the continental flair that characterized Branigan's top 10 hits "Gloria" and "Solitaire."

Cashbox called it a "marvelously textured album" noting that "with the imminent success of the slow-grooving title track single, the album is sure to take hold of the public’s heart...this disc provides the powerful voiced songstress the variety of melody needed to show off her superior interpretive voice."

Allmusic noted that "Laura Branigan's third album capitalized on the Euro-dance-pop and affecting ballads that made her an international star while allowing her to grow as a vocalist. Her collections, always uneven in terms of material, benefit mostly from her stellar voice, and this is no exception."The Lucky One" and "Heart" start slow and build to a crescendo, perfectly showcasing her range without being obvious. The title track, about finding sex in the seamy side of town, sparked a bit of a controversy, but ended up being her second biggest hit. The song itself works, but Branigan was never a sex bomb, so the fact that she pulls it off is indicative of her power as a performer. "Ti Amo" is the album's theatrical ballad, which works well with breathy, dramatic vocals. She even pulls off a graceful cover of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" that is clear and simple"

Track listing

1. "The Lucky One" 4:10
2. "Self Control" 4:08
3. "Ti Amo" 4:18
4. "Heart" 4:08
5. "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" 3:26
6. "Satisfaction" 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

Total length: 40:01

2013 expanded edition bonus tracks

1. "The Lucky One" (John Robie Mix) 5:23
2. "The Lucky One" (Jack White Mix) 5:04
3. "Self Control" (12″ Version) Piccolo 5:00
4. "Satisfaction" (Special Dance Mix) 5:56

Total length: 61:24

Limited Edition of 1000 units in slipcase packaging, only available from the Gold Legion website.

CD is mastered from original master tapes, and features 4 bonus remixes.

Contains a 10 page booklet with essay written by Christian John Wikane.

Made in the U.S.A.

Laura Branigan "Self Control [2020 Reissue, Remastered, 2CDS Expanded Edition, UK, Cherry Pop, QCRPOPD 221]"

Self Control is the third studio album by American singer Laura Branigan, released on April 1, 1984, by Atlantic Records. The album peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 and has been 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. Additionally, "The Lucky One" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, 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".

In their review of the album, Billboard commended the album as "a superbly balanced set of powerful rhythm pieces and big, torchy ballads. The stand-out in the latter category is a heartfelt version of the Carole King classic "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." Several of the songs were translated from French into English, and have the continental flair that characterized Branigan's top 10 hits "Gloria" and "Solitaire."

Cashbox called it a "marvelously textured album" noting that "with the imminent success of the slow-grooving title track single, the album is sure to take hold of the public’s heart...this disc provides the powerful voiced songstress the variety of melody needed to show off her superior interpretive voice."

Allmusic noted that "Laura Branigan's third album capitalized on the Euro-dance-pop and affecting ballads that made her an international star while allowing her to grow as a vocalist. Her collections, always uneven in terms of material, benefit mostly from her stellar voice, and this is no exception."The Lucky One" and "Heart" start slow and build to a crescendo, perfectly showcasing her range without being obvious. The title track, about finding sex in the seamy side of town, sparked a bit of a controversy, but ended up being her second biggest hit. The song itself works, but Branigan was never a sex bomb, so the fact that she pulls it off is indicative of her power as a performer. "Ti Amo" is the album's theatrical ballad, which works well with breathy, dramatic vocals. She even pulls off a graceful cover of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" that is clear and simple"

Track listing

Disc 1:

1. "The Lucky One" 4:10
2. "Self Control" 4:08
3. "Ti Amo" 4:18
4. "Heart" 4:08
5. "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" 3:26
6. "Satisfaction" 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

Total length: 40:01

Disc 2:

2020 expanded edition bonus disc

1. "Self Control" (Extended Version) 5:06
2. "Self Control" (Edit) 3:57
3. "Self Control" (Classic Summer Mix 1992) 4:00
4. "Self Control" (117 BPM Club 1992) 4:56
5. "The Lucky One" (Single Version) 3:12
6. "The Lucky One" (Jack White Mix) 5:08
7. "The Lucky One" (John Robie Mix) 5:27
8. "Satisfaction" (Single Version) 3:41
9. "Satisfaction" (Special Dance Mix) 5:58
10. "When" (Single Version)  2:44
11. "Hot Night" (from the Ghostbusters soundtrack) 3:20

Total length: 47:29

Pre-order copies come with a limited edition post card

Laura Branigan "The Platinum Collection (2009 Reissue, Japan, Rhino Records, WPCR-13415)"

The Platinum Collection is the first greatest hits collection of American singer Laura Branigan that was released posthumously. It was released only in the United Kingdom and Brazil on July 24, 2006, however is available as an import in other regions. The album is part of the Warner Platinum series released by Rhino Records.

Tracklist:

1. Gloria 4:50
2. Self Control 4:08
3. The Lucky One 4:10
4. Solitaire 4:06
5. Power Of Love 5:25
6. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You 4:27
7. Ti Amo 4:18
8. I Found Someone 4:01
9. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow 3:26
10. Spanish Eddie 4:07
11. All Night With Me 3:52
12. Lovin' You Baby 4:34
13. Shattered Glass 3:42
14. Never In A Million Years 4:10
15. Moonlight On Water 4:39
16. Satisfaction 3:56
17. If You Loved Me 3:15
18. Silent Partners 4:10

Kylie Minogue "Ultimate Kylie"

Ultimate Kylie is the second major greatest hits album by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue, and her first greatest hits released under her contract with Parlophone, her record company between 1999-2015. The compilation was released in many different formats including a two-disc edition and a deluxe double disc with a bonus DVD. A separate compilation DVD with the same name, was released to accompany the audio versions. The album includes two new tracks; its lead single, "I Believe in You", and the second single, "Giving You Up". A third track, "Made of Glass", was recorded for the album but not used; it was included on the physical releases of "Giving You Up".

Ultimate Kylie was commended by contemporary critics who noted the musical and credible progression from the start of her career; some critics criticized the earlier material. The album reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Greece, and Germany, while it charted in several other territories including Spain, Sweden, and New Zealand. The album was certified platinum by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) for one million shipments throughout Europe. "I Believe in You" debuted inside the top ten in several countries worldwide, while "Giving You Up" charted moderately in some regions. The compilation was promoted through the Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour in 2005. After Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer, she cancelled the tour and was resumed with another leg in 2006.

This compilation was superseded by 2019's Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection with only three tracks not being included on that 2-CD set.

Ultimate Kylie is Minogue's ninth greatest hits album, and her first compilation through Parlophone. The release follows her eight previous greatest hits albums, The Kylie Collection (1988), Greatest Hits (1992), Hits+ (2000), Confide in Me (2001), Greatest Hits 87–97 and its re-release (2002 and 03), Greatest Hits: 87–99 (2003), and Artist Collection (2004). Greatest Hits and Hits+ are her only compilations released through her signed labels; Greatest Hits was released through her 1987-1992 record label, PWL, and Hits+ was released through her 1993-1998 record label, Deconstruction Records. Ultimate Kylie is her first greatest hits album under her contract with Parlophone; her final greatest hits release through the contract was The Albums 2000–2010 (2011). On Minogue's website, she shared her thoughts on the release:

Since my first hit, I can’t believe how quickly time has passed. This collection is very dear to me and holds a lifetime of memories. There is nothing like time to give you a sense of perspective and I hope the listener gets as much enjoyment out of these tracks as I do. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to experiment throughout the years and that my fans have embraced the need in me to try new approaches. I am just as excited about the new tracks featured here as I am about all the others on the record. At this point in my career, I am happy to celebrate the past and look forward to the future.

On 22 November 2004, Ultimate Kylie was released as a standard two-disc set. Three versions were issued; the standard two-disc set, and a digital release through Amazon.com and iTunes Store; as of May 2011, the digital release has been removed from digital stores. The third format was a triple-disc package, with the original two-discs and a bonus DVD, including music video content; this was released in Australia through HMV stores in 2006. A DVD with the same name was released which included several music videos of Minogue that have never appeared on a DVD before. It includes the completed video of the single "I Believe in You", but no video of "Giving You Up" was produced at the album and DVD's release.

"I Believe in You" was released as the lead single from the compilation. Premiered on radio stations on 14 October 2004, it was released in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2004. "I Believe in You" reached the number two position in the region, only behind "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid. It also peaked within the top ten in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Italy and Ireland, also becoming her best entry on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart, after "Slow".

It was announced that "Giving You Up" would be released as the second and last single from the compilation. It was released as a single on 28 March 2005 in the United Kingdom. It peaked at number six on the singles charts, giving Minogue her 30th top ten hit. It also reached the top ten in Australia, Scotland and Spain, and the top twenty in Denmark, Finland and Ireland.

Track listing

Disc one

1. "Better the Devil You Know" (from Rhythm of Love, 1990) 3:53
2. "The Loco-Motion" (7" mix; from Kylie, 1988) 3:14
3. "I Should Be So Lucky" (from Kylie, 1988) 3:24
4. "Step Back in Time" (from Rhythm of Love, 1990) 3:04
5. "Shocked" (DNA 7" mix featuring Jazzi P; from Rhythm of Love, 1990)  3:09
6. "What Do I Have to Do" (7" mix; from Rhythm of Love, 1990) 3:33
7. "Wouldn't Change a Thing" (from Enjoy Yourself, 1989) 3:14
8. "Hand on Your Heart" (from Enjoy Yourself, 1989) 3:51
9. "Especially for You" (with Jason Donovan; from Ten Good Reasons, 1989) 3:56
10. "Got to Be Certain" (from Kylie, 1988) 3:19
11. "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi" (from Kylie, 1988) 4:01
12. "Give Me Just a Little More Time" (from Let's Get to It, 1991) 3:06
13. "Never Too Late" (from Enjoy Yourself, 1989)   3:21
14. "Tears on My Pillow" (from Enjoy Yourself, 1989) 2:29
15. "Celebration" (from Greatest Hits, 1992) 3:57

Total length: 51:35

Disc two

1. "I Believe in You" 3:21
2. "Can't Get You Out of My Head" (from Fever, 2001) 3:49
3. "Love at First Sight" (from Fever, 2001) 3:57
4. "Slow" (from Body Language, 2003) 3:13
5. "On a Night Like This" (from Light Years, 2000) 3:33
6. "Spinning Around" (from Light Years, 2000) 3:27
7. "Kids" (with Robbie Williams; from Light Years, 2000) 4:20
8. "Confide in Me" (Radio Edit; from Kylie Minogue, 1994) 4:26
9. "In Your Eyes" (from Fever, 2001) 3:18
10. "Please Stay" (from Light Years, 2000) 4:04
11. "Red Blooded Woman" (from Body Language, 2003) 4:20
12. "Giving You Up" 3:30
13. "Chocolate" (Radio Edit; from Body Language, 2003) 4:01
14. "Come into My World" (Single Version; from Fever, 2001) 4:06
15. "Put Yourself in My Place" (Radio Edit; from Kylie Minogue, 1994) 4:11
16. "Did It Again" (Radio Edit; from Impossible Princess, 1997) 4:14
17. "Breathe" (Radio Edit; from Impossible Princess, 1997)  3:40
18. "Where the Wild Roses Grow" (with Nick Cave; from Murder Ballads, 1996) 3:57

Total length: 69:26