Skin on Skin (album)
# Skin on Skin (album)

Skin on Skin is the second and final studio album by Canadian singer Vanity, released on May 24, 1986, by Motown Records. This out of print recording was originally released on LP (6167ML) and cassette (6167MC) through Motown Records and distributed in Europe by RCA/Ariola. The album features the R&B singles "Under the Influence" and "Animals".

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |

The Rolling Stone Album Guide wrote that "Under the Influence" "masks her vocal limitations enough to seem listenable."

## Personnel

Recorded in California at Fiddlers Recording Studio, Hollywood; Preferred Sound, West Hollywood; Baby 'O Recorders, Hollywood; Summa Studio, West Hollywood; Soundcastle Recording Studios, Los Angeles; & Yamaha Research & Development Studio, Glendale. Mixed at Yamaha Research & Development Studio except "Under The Influence" mixed at Soundcastle Recording Studios. Mastered at Artisan Sound, Hollywood, California

## Charts

### Weekly charts

| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Billboard 200 | 66 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 18 |

* Billboard R&B Albums (spent 19 weeks on the chart).

## Singles

| Year | Title | US Pop | US R&B | US Dance |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | "Under the Influence" | 56 | 9 | 6 |
| 1986 | "Animals" | — | — | — |
