Vision of Love

"Vision of Love" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was Carey's first single and the first from her self-titled debut album. Written by Carey and Ben Margulies, "Vision of Love" was released on May 15, 1990, by Columbia Records. After being featured on Carey's demo tape for Columbia, the song was re-recorded and produced by Rhett Lawrence and Narada Michael Walden. It was Carey's first Billboard Hot 100 number one.

Formats and track listings

 Worldwide 7" single
 "Vision of Love"
 Special excerpts from the debut release "Prisoner/All in Your Mind/Someday"
 UK 7" single
 "Vision of Love"
 "Sent from Up Above"

 UK CD maxi-single
 "Vision of Love"
 "Sent from Up Above"
 Special excerpts from the debut release "Prisoner/All in Your Mind/Someday"

Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the Mariah Carey linear notes.
 Songwriting – Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies
 Production – Rhett Lawrence, Narada Michael Walden
 Instruments and programming – Rhett Lawrence, Jimmy Ripp
 Recording – Rhett Lawrence
 Audio engineering – Narada Michael Walden
 Background vocals – Mariah Carey
 Programming – Ben Margulies, Marcus Miller, Ren Klyce
 Mixing – Rhett Lawrence, Narada Michael Walden

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts
Chart (1990)PeakpositionCanada (The Record)1Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)14Germany (Official German Charts)17

Decade-end charts
Chart (1990–99)PositionUS Billboard Hot 10091

Year-end charts
Chart (1990)PositionAustralia (ARIA)66Canada Top Singles (RPM)8Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)4Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)52Netherlands (Single Top 100)72New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)6UK Singles (Official Charts Company)79US Billboard Hot 1006US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)5US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)5

Certifications and sales

Related pages
 List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles of 1990
 List of number-one R&B singles of 1990 (U.S.)
 List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1990 (U.S.)
 List of number-one singles of 1990 (Canada)
 List of number-one singles in 1990 (New Zealand)

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Category:1990 songs
Category:1990s ballads
Category:Debut singles
Category:Mariah Carey songs
Category:Pop-soul songs
Category:Pop ballads
Category:R&B songs
Category:R&B ballads
Category:Gospel songs
Category:Billboard Hot 100 number one songs