Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael Jackson

Label:

Epic – E2K 94287

Series:

The Essential (4)

Format:

2 x CD , Compilation

Country:

Canada

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Disco

Tracklist

1-1 The Jackson 5 I Want You Back
Arranged ByThe Corporation (2)
ProducerThe Corporation (2)
Written-ByFreddie Perren
2:58
1-2 The Jackson 5 ABC
Arranged ByThe Corporation (2)
ProducerThe Corporation (2)
Written-ByFreddie Perren
2:58
1-3 The Jackson 5 The Love You Save
Arranged ByThe Corporation (2)
ProducerThe Corporation (2)
Written-ByFreddie Perren
3:06
1-4 Michael Jackson Got To Be There
ProducerHal Davis
Written-ByElliot Willensky
3:23
1-5 Michael Jackson Rockin' Robin
ProducerMel Larson
Written-ByJimmie Thomas
2:32
1-6 Michael Jackson Ben
Arranged ByThe Corporation (2)
ProducerThe Corporation (2)
Written-ByWalter Scharf
2:43
1-7 The Jacksons Enjoy Yourself
Arranged ByBobby Martin
EngineerJoe Tarsia
Mixed ByJoe Tarsia
Written-ByKenneth Gamble & Leon Huff*
3:21
1-8 The Jacksons Blame It On The Boogie
Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Greg Phillinganes
BassNathan Watts
CongasLaudir De Oliveira
Drums, PercussionRick Morotta*
Engineer, Mixed ByPeter Granet
GuitarTito Jackson
KeyboardsGreg Phillinganes
ProducerThe Jacksons
Written-ByThomas Meyer (3)
3:31
1-9 The Jacksons Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
Arranged By [Horns And Strings]Tom Tom "84"*
Arranged By [Rhythm]Greg Phillinganes
Arranged By [Vocals]The Jacksons
Engineer, Mixed ByPeter Granet
Executive-ProducerMike Atkinson (3)
GuitarTito Jackson
Keyboards, DrumsEd Green*
Keyboards, SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
ProducerThe Jacksons
Written-ByRandy Jackson
3:44
1-10 Michael Jackson Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Percussion]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Strings]Ben Wright*
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
Backing Vocals [Additional]Zedric Williams
BassLouis Johnson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
GuitarMarlo Henderson
HornsThe Seawind Horns
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
PercussionRichard Heath
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
5:52
1-11 Michael Jackson Rock With You
Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm And Vocals]Rod Temperton
Arranged By [Strings]Ben Wright*
BassBobby Watson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Electric PianoDavid "Hawk" Wolinski
GuitarMarlo Henderson
HornsThe Seawind Horns
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
Written-ByRod Temperton
3:23
1-12 Michael Jackson Off The Wall
Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Rod Temperton
BassLouis Johnson
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Electric Piano, SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
GuitarMarlo Henderson
HornsThe Seawind Horns
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
ProducerQuincy Jones
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Michael Boddicker
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer]George Duke
Written-ByRod Temperton
3:45
1-13 Michael Jackson She's Out Of My Life
Arranged By [Strings]Johnny Mandel
BassLouis Johnson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
GuitarLarry Carlton
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-ByTom Bahler
3:38
1-14 Michael Jackson Can You Feel It
Arranged ByMichael Jackson
Arranged By [Strings]Tom Tom "84"*
ProducerThe Jacksons
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
3:51
1-15 Paul McCartney The Girl Is Mine
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Synthesizer]David Foster
Arranged By [Vocals]Quincy Jones
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsPaul McCartney
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
3:42
1-16 Michael Jackson Billie Jean
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Strings]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
Conductor [Strings]Jeremy Lubbock
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:53
1-17 Michael Jackson Beat It
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:18
1-18 Michael Jackson Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Arranged By [Horns]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocals]Quincy Jones
Backing VocalsOren Waters
Co-producerMichael Jackson
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:17
1-19 Michael Jackson Human Nature
Arranged BySteve Porcaro
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-BySteven Porcaro*
3:45
1-20 Michael Jackson P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
Arranged ByQuincy Jones
Written-ByQuincy Jones
3:59
1-21 Michael Jackson Thriller
Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm And Synthesizer]Rod Temperton
EffectsBruce Swedien
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByRod Temperton
5:12
2-1 Michael Jackson Bad
Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
Co-producerMichael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:08
2-2 Siedah Garrett I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
Co-producerMichael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Vocals [Duet]Siedah Garrett
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:12
2-3 Michael Jackson Leave Me Alone
Arranged By [Vocal & Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Co-producerMichael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:40
2-4 Michael Jackson The Way You Make Me Feel
Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
Co-producerMichael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Finger SnapsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:26
2-5 Michael Jackson Man In The Mirror
Arranged By [Rhythm And Synthesizer]Glen Ballard
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocals]Andrae Crouch*
Co-producerMichael Jackson
FeaturingThe Winans
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-BySiedah Garrett
5:19
2-6 Michael Jackson Dirty Diana
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Strings]John Barnes
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
Co-producerMichael Jackson
Guitar [Solo]Steve Stevens
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Other [Clave' Clapstick]Michael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:41
2-7 Michael Jackson Another Part Of Me
Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
Co-producerMichael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
3:46
2-8 Michael Jackson Smooth Criminal
Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
Co-producerMichael Jackson
HandclapsMichael Jackson
Noises [Creaking And Heavy Breathing]Frank Dileo
ProducerQuincy Jones
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:17
2-9 Michael Jackson Black Or White
Executive-ProducerMichael Jackson
Guitar [Special Intro]Slash (3)
Lyrics By [Rap]Bill Bottrell
PerformerRichard Heath
ProducerMichael Jackson
RapL.T.B.
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
3:23
2-10 Michael Jackson Heal The World
Arranged By [Choir]John Bahler
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Composed By [Prelude], Arranged By [Prelude], Conductor [Prelude]Marty Paich
DrumsJeff Porcaro
Executive-ProducerMichael Jackson
FeaturingThe John Bahler Singers
KeyboardsDavid Paich
PercussionBryan Loren
ProducerMichael Jackson
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
SynthesizerSteve Porcaro
VocalsChrista Larson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
6:24
2-11 Michael Jackson The Time
Arranged By [Rhythm], Arranged By [Synthesizer]Teddy Riley
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
ProducerTeddy Riley
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByTeddy Riley
4:00
2-12 Mystery Girl In The Closet
Arranged By [Rhythm], Arranged By [Synthesizer]Teddy Riley
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
ProducerTeddy Riley
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByTeddy Riley
4:49
2-13 Michael Jackson Who Is It
Arranged ByMichael Jackson
Arranged By [Keyboards]David Paich
Arranged By [Strings]George Del Barrio
ProducerMichael Jackson
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Voice [Soprano]Michael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:00
2-14 Michael Jackson Will You Be There
Arranged By [Choir]Sandra Crouch
Arranged By [Orchestra], ConductorJohnny Mandel
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
Co-producerBruce Swedien
FeaturingThe Andrae Crouch Singers*
ProducerMichael Jackson
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
3:39
2-15 Michael Jackson Dangerous
Arranged By [Rhythm], Arranged By [Synthesizer]Teddy Riley
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Executive-ProducerMichael Jackson
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
ProducerMichael Jackson
SynthesizerTeddy Riley
Written-ByTeddy Riley
7:00
2-16 Michael Jackson You Are Not Alone
ProducerR. Kelly
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByRobert Kelly*
4:55
2-17 Michael Jackson You Rock My World
Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Edited By [Digital]Stuart Brawley
Executive-ProducerMichael Jackson
Instruments [All Musical Instruments]Rodney Jerkins
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByRodney Jerkins
ProducerRodney Jerkins
Recorded ByStuart Brawley
Voice [Intro]Michael Jackson
Written-ByRodney Jerkins
5:09

Companies, etc.

  • Distributed BySony BMG Music (Canada) Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Motown Records
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Sony BMG Music Entertainment
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Copyright ©MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Pressed ByDADC – CTDP-120335
  • Pressed ByDADC – CTDP-120336
  • Mastered AtSony Music Studios, New York City

Credits

  • Art Direction, DesignDavid Coleman (5)
  • Compilation Producer [Project Director]Joy Gilbert Monfried
  • Liner NotesNelson George
  • Mastered ByJoseph M. Palmaccio
  • Photography By [Back]Sam Emerson
  • Photography By [Cover]Douglas Kirkland
  • Photography By [Interior]Sam Emerson
  • Product Manager [Packaging]Susan Hargrove

Notes

Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NY.

© 2005 MJJ Productions Inc./℗ 1972 Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 1976, 1978 Sony BMG Music Entertainment, 1979, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1995, 2001, 2005 MJJ Productions Inc.
Distributed by/Distribué par Sony BMG Music (Canada) Inc.
Printed in Canada.

Made in Canada

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 8 2796-94287-2 6
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1): CTDP-120335 9
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2): CTDP-120336 3
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI L327
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI L328
  • Mould SID Code (CD1): 6711
  • Mould SID Code (CD2): 6709
  • Other (Catalog number CD1): EK 94288
  • Other (Catalog number CD2): EK 94289

Other Versions (5 of 73)

View All
Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Recently Edited
The Essential Michael Jackson (2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release) MJJ Productions (2) EPC 520422 1 UK 2005
Recently Edited
The Essential Michael Jackson (2×CD, Compilation) MJJ Productions 520422 2, 5204222001, EPC520422 2 Europe 2005
Recently Edited
The Essential Michael Jackson (2×LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, White) Legacy (3) EPC 520422 1, 5204222001 UK 2005
New Submission
The Essential Michael Jackson = 迈克尔·杰克逊 世纪典藏 (2×CD, Compilation) 上海声像 520422.2, CD-1865 China 2005
New Submission
The Essential Michael Jackson (2×CD, Promo, Compilation) Epic MH 745-746 Japan 2005

Recommendations

  • (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
    1995 Canada
    CD —
    Album
    Shop
  • Funeral
    2004 USA & Canada
    CD —
    Album
    Shop
  • Metallica
    1991 Canada
    CD —
    Album
    Shop
  • A Rush Of Blood To The Head
    2002 Canada
    CD —
    Album
    Shop
  • Thriller
    1982 Canada
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album, Stereo
    Shop
  • Vitalogy
    1994 US
    CD —
    Album, Stereo
    Shop
  • Love
    2006 USA & Canada
    CD —
    Album, Mixed
    Shop
  • Yer Favourites
    2005 Canada
    CD —
    Compilation, Remastered
    Shop
  • The Legend Of Johnny Cash
    2005 Canada
    CD —
    Compilation
    Shop
  • Echoes (The Best Of Pink Floyd)
    2001 Canada
    CD —
    Compilation, Remastered
    Shop

Reviews

  • becane's avatar
    becane
    This compilation uses the wrong tapes for "Off The Wall", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", "Human Nature" and "The Way You Make Me Feel". They are NOT the single versions, but new edits of the album versions.

    Release

    See all versions
    Recently Edited

    For sale on Discogs

    Sell a copy

    17 copies from $0.73

    Statistics

    • Have:428
    • Want:60
    • Avg Rating:4.56 / 5
    • Ratings:41

    Videos

    Edit

    Lists

    Contributors