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Mariah Carey

Artist: Mariah Carey
Label: CBS
Catalog number: 14466815
Format: LP · Album
Country: Colombia
Released: 1990
Genre: Funk / Soul

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Lore

Why it matters

This self-titled debut record from the artist serves as the definitive introduction to a voice that would define a generation of popular music. Its release under the CBS label marked the beginning of a storied career, making this particular pressing a significant cornerstone for any collection focused on the evolution of vocal-led pop.

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Tracklist

What’s on it

Mariah Carey has 11 tracks, about 46:25 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

A1Vision Of Love3:28
Arranged By [Additional Rhythm], Co-producer
Narada Michael Walden
Bass
Marcus Miller
Drum Programming
Ben Margulies, Ren Klyce
Drums
Ben Margulies
Engineer
Patrick Dillett
Guitar
Jimmy Rip
Keyboards
Rhett Lawrence
A2There's Got To Be A Way4:53
Backing Vocals
Billy T. Scott, Jamiliah Muhammed
Bass, Keyboards, Programmed By [Rhythm]
Louis Biancaniello
Co-producer
Narada Michael Walden, Ric Wake
Engineer [Additional]
Dana Jon Chappelle
Engineer, Recorded By
Bob Cadway
Guitar
Vernon Black
A3I Don't Wanna Cry4:47
Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric]
Chris Camozzi
Arranged By, Drums, Producer, Written-By
Narada Michael Walden
Bass [Synthesizer], Keyboards, Programmed By [Rhythm], Synthesizer
Walter Afanasieff
Programmed By [Fairlight Rhythm]
Ren Klyce
A4Someday4:06
Arranged By [Additional]
Ric Wake, Rich Tancredi
Drum Programming
Joe Franco, Ric Wake
Guitar
Joe Franco
Keyboards
Rich Tancredi
Mixed By, Recorded By
Bob Cadway
A5Vanishing4:11
Engineer, Mixed By
Patrick Dillett
Piano
Richard Tee
Producer
Mariah Carey
B1All In Your Mind4:43
Backing Vocals
Billy T. Scott, Fonzi Thornton, Haven Clayborne
Drums
Ben Margulies, Joe Franco
Engineer [Additional]
Chris Toland
Guitar
Bob Cadway, Chris Toland
B2Alone In Love4:11
Guitar
David Williams (4), Michael Landau
Keyboards, Keyboards [Fairlight]
Rhett Lawrence
Mixed By, Recorded By
Patrick Dillett, Rhett Lawrence
B3You Need Me3:51
Arranged By, Keyboards, Keyboards [Fairlight], Written-By
Rhett Lawrence
Drums
Omar Hakim
Engineer
Patrick Dillett
Guitar
David Williams (4), Nile Rodgers
B4Sent From Up Above4:05
Arranged By, Keyboards, Keyboards [Fairlight], Written-By
Rhett Lawrence
Engineer
Patrick Dillett
Guitar
Jimmy Rip
Mixed By
Larry Alexander
B5Prisoner4:22
Arranged By [Additional]
Ric Wake, Rich Tancredi
Drum Programming
Joe Franco, Ric Wake
Keyboards
Rich Tancredi
Mixed By, Recorded By
Bob Cadway
B6Love Takes Time3:48
Arranged By [Vocal]
Mariah Carey
Arranged By, Bass [Synthesizer], Drums, Keyboards, Producer, Synthesizer
Walter Afanasieff
Engineer [Additional]
Manny Lacarrubba
Engineer, Mixed By
Dana Jon Chappelle
Mastered By
Howie Weinberg
Mixed By
David Frazer
Programmed By
Louis Biancaniello, Ren Klyce

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Provenance

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Mariah Carey's eponymous debut studio album was released in June 1990 by Columbia Records, a label under the CBS umbrella. The project emerged from a rigorous development process initiated by label head Tommy Mottola, who signed Carey after hearing a demo tape in 1988. The production team included established industry veterans like Rhett Lawrence, Ric Wake, and Narada Michael Walden, who were tasked with crafting a sophisticated pop and R&B sound that would showcase Carey's extensive vocal range and songwriting abilities.

The cover art, featuring a simple, high-contrast portrait of the artist, was designed to emphasize her presence and identity as a singular new voice in the music industry. The album was received with critical acclaim, particularly regarding Carey's vocal technique and the polished production quality. It became a significant commercial success, eventually topping the Billboard 200 chart and spawning four number-one singles, establishing Carey as a dominant force in nineties pop music.

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