Every week, Rolling Stone hops in the wayback machine to take a look at the ghosts of magazines’ past.

• From the Cover Story: “I want people to understand something: My husband has never, never disrespected any woman.” — Whitney Houston

• Number One Album: Janet Jackson, Janet

Top Five Singles

1. Janet Jackson — “That’s the Way Love Goes”
2. Silk — “Freak Me”
3. H-Town — “Knockin’ The Boots”
4. SWV — “Weak”
5. Robin S — “Show Me Love”