5 Facts About Janet Jackson's Record-Breaking Control Album Run

Control set a record for the longest continuous run of charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The album’s singles spent 65 consecutive weeks on the chart, a feat that remains notable in pop history.

The run included five top-five singles. “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” “Nasty,” “When I Think of You,” “Control,” and “Let’s Wait Awhile” all reached the top five.

“When I Think of You” became Jackson’s first number-one hit. It topped the Hot 100 in October 1986, marking a career milestone.

The album’s success was driven by Jackson’s collaboration with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Their innovative sound helped define the era’s pop and R&B.

Control’s chart dominance reflected Jackson’s artistic independence. The album’s themes of self-empowerment resonated widely, sustaining its commercial impact.