Michael Jackson – The Essential Michael Jackson

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Genre:	Pop
Style:	Disco
Year:	2005

Tracklist

The Jackson 5–	I Want You Back	2:58
The Jackson 5–	ABC	2:57
The Jackson 5–	The Love You Save	3:05
Michael Jackson–	Got To Be There	3:25
Michael Jackson–	Rockin' Robin	2:32
Michael Jackson–	Ben	2:46
The Jacksons–	Blame It On The Boogie	3:30
The Jacksons–	Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)	3:45
Michael Jackson–	Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough	3:56
Michael Jackson–	Off The Wall	3:46
Michael Jackson–	Rock With You	3:23
Michael Jackson–	She's Out Of My Life	3:37
Michael Jackson–	Can You Feel It	3:50
Paul McCartney–	The Girl Is Mine	3:41
Michael Jackson–	Billie Jean	4:53
Michael Jackson–	Beat It	4:18
Michael Jackson–	Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'	4:17
Michael Jackson–	Human Nature	3:46
Michael Jackson–	P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)	3:58
Siedah Garrett–	I Just Can't Stop Loving You	4:11
Michael Jackson–	Thriller	5:14
Michael Jackson–	Bad	4:06
Michael Jackson–	The Way You Make Me Feel	4:26
Michael Jackson–	Man In The Mirror	5:19
Michael Jackson–	Dirty Diana	4:40
Michael Jackson–	Another Part Of Me	3:46
Michael Jackson–	Smooth Criminal	4:17
Michael Jackson–	Leave Me Alone	4:39
Michael Jackson–	Black Or White	3:21
Michael Jackson–	The Time	3:59
Mystery Girl–	In The Closet	4:48
Michael Jackson–	Who Is It	3:59
Michael Jackson–	Heal The World	6:25
Michael Jackson–	Will You Be There	3:40
Michael Jackson–	You Are Not Alone	4:56
Michael Jackson–	Earth Song	5:02
Michael Jackson–	They Don't Care	4:44
Michael Jackson–	You Rock My World	5:08

Credits (38)

The Corporation (2)
Arranged By
Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Horns]
Greg Phillinganes
Arranged By [Rhythm]
Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm]
Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Rhythm]
Rod Temperton
Arranged By [Rhythm]

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release	MJJ Productions (2) – EPC 520422 1	UK	2005	UK — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	MJJ Productions – EPC520422 2	Europe	2005	Europe — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	Epic – E2K 94287	Canada	2005	Canada — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, White	Legacy (3) – 5204222001	UK	2005	UK — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson = 迈克尔·杰克逊世纪典藏 2×CD, Compilation	上海声像 – CD-1865	China	2005	China — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Promo, Compilation	Epic – MH 745-746	Japan	2005	Japan — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	Sony BMG Music Entertainment – 5204222000	Australia	2005	Australia — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	Sony BMG Music Entertainment – SB30060C	South Korea	2005	South Korea — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation, Stereo	MJJ Productions – MH 745-6	Japan	2005	Japan — 2005	New Submission
	The Hits 2×CD, Compilation, Reissue	Legacy – 5204222	UK	2005	UK — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	MJJ Productions – 88697571192	Europe	2005	Europe — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation, Gold Disc	MJJ Productions – 886919169423	Singapore	2005	Singapore — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Clear	Legacy (3) – EPC 520422 1	UK	2005	UK — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Multi coloured pink	Legacy (3) – EPC 520422 1	UK	2005	UK — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation, Promo	MJJ Productions – 520422.2	Thailand	2005	Thailand — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	MJJ Productions – 88697 57386 2	Russia	2005	Russia — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CDr, Compilation, Promo	Sony BMG Music Entertainment – none	Europe	2005	Europe — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	MJJ Productions – 520422 2	Argentina	2005	Argentina — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation, Repress	Sony BMG Music Entertainment – CDEPC6963	South Africa	2005	South Africa — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×Cassette, Compilation	MJJ Productions – 520422 4	Indonesia	2005	Indonesia — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	MJJ Productions – 520422.2	Hong Kong	2005	Hong Kong — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×Cassette, Compilation	Legacy – 520422.4	Malaysia	2005	Malaysia — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	MJJ Productions – E2K 94287	US	2005	US — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation, Repress	Sony Music – EPC520422 2	Mexico	2005	Mexico — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	Legacy – 520422 2	Israel	2005	Israel — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×Cassette, Compilation	MJJ Productions – 520422 4	Thailand	2005	Thailand — 2005
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	Epic – SCD-E08	Japan	2005	Japan — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×Cassette, Compilation, Slipcase	Sony BMG Music Entertainment – SB30060M	South Korea	2005	South Korea — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	MJJ Productions – E2K 94287	US	2005	US — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation, Repress, AJ	Sony BMG Music Entertainment – 2 520422	Brazil	2005	Brazil — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×Cassette, Compilation	MJJ Productions – 520422 4	India	2005	India — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	MJJ Productions – 520422.2	Malaysia	2005	Malaysia — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation, Stereo	MJJ Productions – EPC520422 2	Europe	2005	Europe — 2005	Recently Edited
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	MJJ Productions – 520422.2	Thailand	2005	Thailand — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation, Promo, Stereo	MJJ Productions – MH 745-6	Japan	2005	Japan — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	Sony BMG Music Entertainment – 520422.2	Taiwan	2005	Taiwan — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation, Sony Music, Pitman	MJJ Productions – E2K 94287	US	2005	US — 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 2×CD, Compilation	Epic – E2K 94287		2005	— 2005	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson Memory Stick, WMA, Compilation	Sony BMG Music Entertainment – 88697016295		2006	— 2006	New Submission
	The Essential Michael Jackson 3×CD, Compilation, Limited Edition	MJJ Productions – 88697 30985 2	US	2008	US — 2008	Recently Edited

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Reviews

searchingforagem Apr 14, 2025
referencing The Essential Michael Jackson (2×CD, Compilation) 520422 2

Truly essential for casual fans. Forget the man. Enjoy the music.
jchante Feb 20, 2025
referencing The Essential Michael Jackson (2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release) EPC 520422 1

I have a NM copy for sale, DM if interested!
SenTenZa736 Feb 5, 2025
referencing The Essential Michael Jackson (2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release) EPC 520422 1

1 copy here, hit me up, if interested. shipping ww possible.
j.dallabarba Oct 26, 2022
referencing The Essential Michael Jackson (38×File, FLAC, Compilation, Remastered, 24bit-96kHz) none

Much more dynamic than the CD release. It also features the very rare single mix of Human Nature. It is possible the files have been updated since the release and now match the CD release though.
JulianBelgium Sep 8, 2022
Edited 2 years ago

referencing The Essential Michael Jackson (2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release) EPC 520422 1

What's the difference between an 'unofficial release' and a 'bootleg'? Why can this 'Essential MJ' still be sold, but - for example - this 'Tom Joad' no more? (https://discogs.sitiosdesbloqueados.info/release/4397607-Bruce-Springsteen-The-Ghost-Of-Tom-Joad)
smooth-Dany Mar 31, 2022
referencing The Essential Michael Jackson (2×CD, Compilation) SCD-E08

It's made in Europe for sale in Japan.
One More Chance is not included.
RedshirtRecords Feb 20, 2022
referencing The Essential Michael Jackson (2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Multi coloured pink) EPC 520422 1

There’s no way this is an official pressing; this and the other variants on Discogs definitely scream “bootleg.”
AAlcantar Feb 10, 2022
referencing The Essential Michael Jackson (2×CD, Compilation) E2K 94287

I like it as it has songs from the Jackson 5 days all the way to the Invincible Album in 2001. All within 2 CDs.
jayzad Mar 17, 2021
referencing The Essential Michael Jackson (2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release) EPC 520422 1

Are we sure that this is an official release? I found mixed information about it online...
kokimmotto Jun 13, 2020
referencing The Essential Michael Jackson (3×CD, Compilation, Limited Edition) 88697 30985 2

The audio mastering quality overall is excellent. There are only some rare things: 1) 'Ben' has a little tape issue at the middle of the song. 2) The first beat of 'You rock my world' is missing (same on 'The ultimate collection') 3) 'Say say say' is a little bit over compressed, you can hear it louder than 'Jam'. The digipack and booklet are very good. Absolutely fantastic to hear for the first time 'Can't get outta the rain' or some single edits ('Who is it', 'Will you be there') for the first time on a Michael Jackson compilation.