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Janet Jackson's Record-Breaking Deal with Virgin Records
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- May 20, 2026
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- 92
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Summary
In 1991, Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Records, made a bold move to sign Janet Jackson, offering her the largest recording contract at the time. Despite the risk, Janet stayed with Virgin for 17 years, releasing five successful albums, including her iconic Janet album, which sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Bransons unconventional approach paid off, setting a new record in the industry. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/02569c9c66989000