Mariah Carey - Daydream [Black Vinyl LP]

Mariah Carey's fifth studio album, Daydream, cemented her status as the dominant voice of 1990s pop and R&B. Originally released October 3, 1995 on Columbia Records, the album marked a deliberate shift toward hip-hop-influenced production and urban contemporary sounds. Co-produced primarily with Walter Afanasieff, with additional production from Jermaine Dupri, Dave Hall, and Babyface, Daydream debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and ultimately achieved 11x Platinum certification from the RIAA. With over 25 million copies sold worldwide, it became one of the best-selling albums of all time and the second best-selling album of 1996 in the United States.

The album produced three consecutive #1 singles that rewrote chart history. "Fantasy," sampling Tom Tom Club's "Genius of Love," became the first single by a female artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending eight weeks atop the chart. The groundbreaking remix featuring Wu-Tang Clan's Ol' Dirty Bastard helped bridge hip-hop and pop in unprecedented ways. "One Sweet Day," Carey's collaboration with Boyz II Men, spent a record-breaking 16 consecutive weeks at #1, a feat that stood for over two decades. "Always Be My Baby," produced by Jermaine Dupri, gave Carey her third consecutive chart-topper. Other standout tracks include "Underneath the Stars," a 1970s-inspired ballad, the Journey cover "Open Arms," and the introspective "Looking In."

This black vinyl pressing, remastered for vinyl by Mark Wilder, captures the album's lush production and Carey's extraordinary five-octave vocal range. The package includes a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits. Daydream represents a pivotal moment in 1990s music, establishing the template for contemporary pop-R&B crossover and demonstrating Carey's ability to dominate both pop and urban radio formats simultaneously.

• Format: Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: "Fantasy," "One Sweet Day," "Always Be My Baby"
• Pressing details: Remastered for vinyl by Mark Wilder, Printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits, Columbia Records release
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• UPC: 194397764017

Daydream stands as Mariah Carey's creative and commercial peak, delivering record-breaking chart performance, groundbreaking hip-hop collaborations, and timeless songs that continue to define 1990s pop excellence.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Fantasy
2. Underneath The Stars
3. One Sweet Day
4. Open Arms
5. Always Be My Baby
6. I Am Free
   

Side B:

1. When I Saw You
2. Long Ago
3. Melt Away
4. Forever
5. Daydream Interlude (Fantasy Sweet Dub Mix)
6. Looking In