Madonna – Like A Prayer (Japanese Edition, Limited Edition, Jewl CD)

Japan-market pressings of late-80s pop landmarks have long been prized by collectors for their superior mastering and expanded packaging, and this edition of Madonna's 1989 commercial and artistic peak is no exception. Arriving at a moment when she was pushing hard against the boundaries of what mainstream pop was allowed to say about race, religion, and sexuality, *Like A Prayer* remains one of the most culturally charged albums of its era, home to the title track, "Express Yourself," and "Oh Father."