Discography | The Mariah Carey Archives

GLITTER

	Tracklisting

	01. Loverboy remix 02. Lead the way 03. If we 04. Didn't mean to turn you on 05. Don't stop (funkin' 4 Jamaica) 06. All my life 07. Reflections (care enough) 08. Last night a DJ saved my life 09. Want you 10. Never too far 11. Twister 12. Loverboy

The album "Glitter", Mariah's first for her new record label Virgin, is also the soundtrack to her movie, "Glitter". Set in the '80s, "Glitter" tells the story of a young girl named Billie trying to make it in showbiz. "The record is ‘80s influenced to fit in with the movie," Mariah has revealed, "But I wanted to make it like 1982 meets 2002."

Judging by our listening, Mariah has definitely succeeded. The album blends elements of funk and disco to create an '80s New York club feel, but it's brought up to date with collaborations from Mystikal, Busta Rhymes, Da Brat, Ludacris and R&B singer, Eric Benet. Unfortunately, Mariah's work with Prince was not finished in time to be included on the record, but his influence is felt on many of the up-tempo tracks.

While "Glitter" is most definitely a party record, it isn't lacking in Mariah's trademark ballads. With production from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the delicate melodies of the slower songs are perfectly complimented by the power of Mariah's voice.

Billboard wrote about the album: "'Glitter' shows La Carey bravely striving to merge three incongruous styles. First, there's the '80shued material reflective of her imminent film debut (after which the set is titled). Then, there are the ballads that are an essential element of her every album. Finally, she indulges in her fascination with hip-hop culture - a move that should continue to confound fans who pledged allegiance to the diva during her early pure-pop phase. It's a tricky juggle that Carey handles with earnest energy. The result is a mixed recording that swoops from soaring highs like the quietly heartbreaking 'Twister' and the deliciously funky 'All my life' to painful lows like 'Last night a DJ saved my life', during which she sounds disconnected from a groove overpowered by a slew of rappers. Ultimately, 'Glitter' is a minor misstep in a stellar career that has earned the singer a few free passes."

"Glitter" failed to match Mariah's previous track record, selling a mere two million. As a consequence, Virgin dropped her with a $28 million dollar payoff.

COMPACT DISCS (CD'S)

CD from Argentina (0765)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from Australia (0250)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from Brazil (0812)
00848 2
promo
collection Eric de Ridder

Tracklisting:
1. Loverboy
2. Loverboy (Remix)
3. Never too far
4. Never too far (Radio Edit)

Comes sometimes with a furry pink zip-up shoulder bag, approx 10" x 8" with stitched "Glitter" logo and glittery transparent strap.

CD from Brazil (0254)
810797 2
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from Brazil (2956)
810797 2
promo
collection Kleber VIcente Ferreira

This CD is exactly the same as item 0254, but on the back cover is a sticker saying "Amostra Invendável EMI Music".

CD from Canada (1278)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Pascal Bellerose

CD from China (0259)
SCD-559
comes with an extra booklet with all the lyrics in Chinese
collection Eric de Ridder

Tracklisting:
1. Lead the way
2. If we
3. Didn't mean to turn you on
4. Don't stop (funkin' 4 Jamaica)
5. All my life
6. Reflections (care enough)
7. Last night a dj saved my life
8. Never too far
9. Twister

CD from Colombia (1916)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from Europe (0256)
CDVUSDJ201
promo
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from Europe (0251)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from France / Europe (0761)
VISA 6620
promo
collection Eric de Ridder

Tracklisting:
1. Music mix mixed by Funkmaster Flex and Cipha Sounds
(Loverboy remix / If we / Don't stop (funkin' 4 Jamaica) / Last night a dj saved my life)

CD from Hong Kong (3486)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Andy Hermawan Tjondrodihardjo

This CD is exactly the same as item 0251. It is imported from Europe and comes with a pre-order coupon and a t-shirt.

CD from Indonesia (1229)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from Japan (1455)
SRCS 2500

Tracklisting:
13. Loverboy (MJ Cole Main Remix Radio Edit)

In a seperate booklet are all the lyrics in Japanese, plus a message from Mariah for her Japanese fans.

CD from Japan (0931)
SRCS 2500
promo
collection Eric de Ridder

Tracklisting:
13. Loverboy (MJ Cole Main Remix Radio Edit)

In a seperate booklet are all the lyrics in Japanese, plus a message from Mariah for her Japanese fans. This item is exactly the same as item 1455, but on the back cover is a promo sticker and on the CD itself is "sample loaned" printed.

CD from Japan (2746)
SRCS 2500
promo
collection Kimberly van Pinxteren

Tracklisting:
13. Loverboy (MJ Cole Main Remix Radio Edit)

In a seperate booklet are all the lyrics in Japanese, plus a message from Mariah for her Japanese fans. This item is exactly the same as item 1455, but there is a sticker included with real glitter, and on the sticker is a text saying: "Sony Records Int'l SRCS 2500 / not for sale".

CD from Malaysia (0252)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from Mexico (1798)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from Mexico (2385)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Carlos Valencia

The cover has a "parental advisory" label and the CD has un-cut content.

CD from the Philippines (1544)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from Saudi-Arabia / Europe (2448)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Kerry Scrimshaw

CD from the Singapore (1737)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Pascal Bellerose

Also released as a promo with a bright blue, cotton, short-sleeve T-shirt with white title logo print on the chest plus a limited edition 16"x 23" fold-out colour poster.

CD from South-Africa (2011)
CDVIR (WF) 556
collection Marcel Trupia

CD from South-Korea (0263)
VKPD-0357.7243 8 10797 2 0
comes with an extra booklet and stickers
re-released in Januari 2000 with bonus CD "Reflections" (0609)
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from South-Korea (2389)
VKPD-0357.7243 8 10797 2 0
promo
collection Rob Fredie

This CD is exactly the same as item 0263, but on the back cover it says "not for sale".

CD from South-Korea (3104)
VKPD-0357.7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Corey Pattinson

This CD is exactly the same as item 0263, but comes with a 25 capacity CD wallet.

CD from Taiwan (1539)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from Taiwan (2090)
7243 8 10797 2 0
promo
collection Luis Uribe

On the CD itself, it says: "promotion only - not for sale". The CD case is made of plastic with glitter mixed in.

CD from Thailand (1777)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from the UK (2371)
no catalogue number
promo, called "security version"
collection Marcin Blaszczyk

This promo is strictly for internal use only. Track 10 is written as "Never Too Far Away". Each track contains a few 5 second silence breaks.

CD from the USA (1771)
no catalogue number
promo, called "90 seconds snippets"
collection Jessica Plotkin

On this CD are just 90 seconds of each song.

CD from the USA (0257)
7087 6 16447 08/DPRO-16447
promo
collection Eric de Ridder

Tracklisting:
1. Music mix mixed by Funkmaster Flex and Cipha Sounds
(Loverboy remix / If we / Don't stop (funkin' 4 Jamaica) / Last night a dj saved my life)
2. Loverboy (Video)
3. Loverboy (Video - Rap)
4. Glitter trailer (Video)

CD from the USA (0258)
7087-6-16448-2-3 DPRO-16448
promo, also called "Glitter AC Sampler
collection Eric de Ridder

Tracklisting:
1. Never too far
2. Lead the way
3. Reflections (care enough)
4. Twister
5. All my life
6. Want you

CD from the USA (0253)
7243 8 10797 2 0
collection Eric de Ridder

CD from the USA (1809)
7243 8 10797 2 0
promo
collection Rob Fredie

On the CD is a sticker saying: "Licensed for promotional use. Not a sale. This CD cannot be transferred without consent of record company. Use or retention of this CD singifies acceptance of this license."

CD from Venezuela (3210)
2438-10797-2
promo
collection Andy Hermawan Tjondrodihardjo

The promo CD was given as a bonus of a Venezuelan teen magazine, called "Super Pop 2000".

LONG PLAYERS (LP'S)

LP from Europe (1140)
VUSLPDJ 201
promo, 2 LP set
collection Eric de Ridder

Tracklisting:
1. Loverboy (Remix)
2. Last night a dj saved my life (featuring Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, DJ Clue)
3. Didn't mean to turn you on
4. Don't stop (funkin' 4 Jamaica) (featuring Mystikal)
5. If we (featuring Nate Dogg, Ja Rule)
6. All my life
7. Want you (featuring Eric Benet)
8. Loverboy (featuring Cameo)
9. Lead the way
10. Reflections (care enough)
11. Never too far
12. Twister

LP from Europe (0266)
VUSLP 201 7243 8 10797 1 3
2 LP set
collection Eric de Ridder

LP from the USA (1601)
SPRO-16452 / 7087 6 16452 1 7
promo, 2 LP set
collection Mico Roan

LP from the USA (1650)
V12X-10797 7243 8 1079 13
2 LP set
collection Crystal Mitchell

CASSETTES

cassette from Argentina (3287)
7243 8 10797 4 4
collection Jamie Griffith

cassette from Bulgaria (3468)
VUSMC201 / 7243 8 10797 4 4
collection Wojciech Sichniewicz

cassette from China (0751)
CL-448
collection Eric de Ridder

Tracklisting:
1. Lead the way
2. If we
3. Didn't mean to turn you on
4. Don't stop (funkin' 4 Jamaica)
5. Reflections (care enough)
6. All my life
7. Last night a dj saved my life
8. Never too far
9. Twister

cassette from Europe (2576)
7243 8 10797 4 4
collection Wei Yi

cassette from Indonesia (1230)
7243 8 10797 4 4
collection Eric de Ridder

"Lead the way" is misspelled as "Lead the wa".

cassette from Malaysia (1685)
7243 8 10797 4 4
collection Eric de Ridder

cassette from the Philippines (1566)
7243 8 10797 4 4
collection Eric de Ridder

cassette from Poland (1464)
7243 8 10797 4 4
collection Eric de Ridder

cassette from Saudi-Arabia (2802)
7243 8 10797 4 4
collection Jamie Griffith

cassette from South-Korea (2627)
7243 8 10797 4 4 / VKPC-0357
collection Soyeon Park

This cassette comes with an infosheet in Korean.

cassette from Thailand (2063)
7243 8 10797 4 4
collection Eric de Ridder

cassette from the USA (0249)
7243 8 10797 4 4
collection Eric de Ridder