Michael Jackson – The Essential Michael Jackson

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Label:	Sony BMG Music Entertainment – 5204222000
Series:	The Essential Collection (2)
Format:	2 x CD , Compilation
Country:	Australia
Released:	Jul 22, 2005
Genre:	Pop
Style:	Disco

Tracklist

1-1	The Jackson 5–	I Want You Back	2:58
1-2	The Jackson 5–	ABC	2:57
1-3	The Jackson 5–	The Love You Save	3:05
1-4	Michael Jackson–	Got To Be There Producer – Hal Davis Written-By – Elliot Willensky	3:25
1-5	Michael Jackson–	Rockin' Robin Producer – Mel Larson Written-By – Jimmie Thomas	2:32
1-6	Michael Jackson–	Ben Written-By – Walter Scharf	2:46
1-7	The Jacksons–	Blame It On The Boogie Bass – Nathan Watts Congas – Laudir De Oliveira Drums, Percussion – Rick Morotta* Engineer – Peter Granet Guitar – Tito Jackson Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Mixed By – Peter Granet Written-By – Thomas Meyer (3) Bass – Nathan Watts Congas – Laudir De Oliveira Drums, Percussion – Rick Morotta* Engineer – Peter Granet Guitar – Tito Jackson Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Mixed By – Peter Granet Written-By – Thomas Meyer (3)	3:30
1-8	The Jacksons–	Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) Arranged By [Horns And Strings] – Tom Tom "84"* Arranged By [Vocals] – The Jacksons Engineer – Peter Granet Executive-Producer – Mike Atkinson (3) Guitar – Tito Jackson Keyboards – Michael Boddicker Keyboards, Drums – Ed Green* Mixed By – Peter Granet Written-By – Randy Jackson Arranged By [Horns And Strings] – Tom Tom "84"* Arranged By [Vocals] – The Jacksons Engineer – Peter Granet Executive-Producer – Mike Atkinson (3) Guitar – Tito Jackson Keyboards – Michael Boddicker Keyboards, Drums – Ed Green* Mixed By – Peter Granet Written-By – Randy Jackson	3:44
1-9	Michael Jackson–	Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Arranged By [Percussion] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Backing Vocals [Additional] – Zedric Williams Percussion – Richard Heath	5:51
1-10	Michael Jackson–	Off The Wall Programmed By – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer, Programmed By – George Duke
1-11	Michael Jackson–	Rock With You Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Arranged By [Vocals] – Rod Temperton Bass – Bobby Watson Electric Piano – David "Hawk" Wolinski	3:23
1-12	Michael Jackson–	She's Out Of My Life Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Guitar – Larry Carlton Written-By – Tom Bahler	3:37
1-13	Michael Jackson–	Can You Feel It Arranged By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Strings] – Tom Tom "84"* Written-By – Jackie Jackson	3:50
1-14	Paul McCartney–	The Girl Is Mine Arranged By [Rhythm] – David Paich Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer] – David Foster Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Conductor – Jerry Hey Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Paul McCartney Arranged By [Rhythm] – David Paich Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer] – David Foster Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Conductor – Jerry Hey Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Paul McCartney	3:41
1-15	Michael Jackson–	Billie Jean Arranged By [String Arrangement By] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Michael Jackson Conductor – Jeremy Lubbock	4:52
1-16	Michael Jackson–	Beat It	4:18
1-17	Michael Jackson–	Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Arranged By [Horns] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – Oren Waters	4:17
1-18	Michael Jackson–	Human Nature Arranged By – Steve Porcaro Written-By – Steven Porcaro*	3:45
1-19	Michael Jackson–	P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Arranged By – Quincy Jones Written-By – Quincy Jones	3:58
1-20	Siedah Garrett–	I Just Can't Stop Loving You Arranged By [Synthesizer] – David Paich Arranged By [Vocals] – John Barnes Performer – Steve Porcaro
1-21	Michael Jackson–	Thriller Arranged By [Vocals And Synthesizer] – Rod Temperton Effects – Bruce Swedien Rap – Vincent Price (2)	5:12
2-1	Michael Jackson–	Bad Arranged By [Rhythm] – Christopher Currell Performer – Jimmy Smith	4:07
2-2	Michael Jackson–	The Way You Make Me Feel Finger Snaps – Michael Jackson	4:26
2-3	Michael Jackson–	Man In The Mirror Arranged By [Rhythm And Synthesizer] – Glen Ballard Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocals] – Andrae Crouch* Featuring – The Winans Written-By – Siedah Garrett Arranged By [Rhythm And Synthesizer] – Glen Ballard Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocals] – Andrae Crouch* Featuring – The Winans Written-By – Siedah Garrett	5:18
2-4	Michael Jackson–	Dirty Diana Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer And Strings] – John Barnes Arranged By [Synthesizer], Other [Clave' Clapstick] – Michael Jackson Guitar – Steve Stevens Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer And Strings] – John Barnes Arranged By [Synthesizer], Other [Clave' Clapstick] – Michael Jackson Guitar – Steve Stevens	4:40
2-5	Michael Jackson–	Another Part Of Me Arranged By [Vocals] – John Barnes	3:46
2-6	Michael Jackson–	Smooth Criminal Handclaps – Michael Jackson Noises [Creaking And Heavy Breathing] – Frank Dileo	4:17
2-7	Michael Jackson–	Leave Me Alone Performer – Larry Williams
2-8	Michael Jackson–	Black Or White Guitar [Special Intro] – Slash (3) Lyrics By [Rap] – Bill Bottrell Performer – Richard Heath Producer – Bill Bottrell Rap – L.T.B. Guitar [Special Intro] – Slash (3) Lyrics By [Rap] – Bill Bottrell Performer – Richard Heath Producer – Bill Bottrell Rap – L.T.B.	3:22
2-9	Michael Jackson–	The Time Producer – Teddy Riley Written-By – Bernard Belle
2-10	Mystery Girl–	In The Closet Producer – Teddy Riley
2-11	Michael Jackson–	Who Is It Arranged By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Keyboards] – David Paich Arranged By [Strings] – George Del Barrio Producer – Bill Bottrell Voice [Soprano] – Michael Jackson Arranged By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Keyboards] – David Paich Arranged By [Strings] – George Del Barrio Producer – Bill Bottrell Voice [Soprano] – Michael Jackson
2-12	Michael Jackson–	Heal The World Arranged By [Choir] – John Bahler Arranged By [Prelude], Conductor [Prelude] – Marty Paich Composed By [Prelude] – Marty Paich Drums – Jeff Porcaro Featuring – The John Bahler Singers Keyboards – David Paich Percussion – Bryan Loren Producer – Bruce Swedien Synthesizer – Steve Porcaro Vocals – Christa Larson Arranged By [Choir] – John Bahler Arranged By [Prelude], Conductor [Prelude] – Marty Paich Composed By [Prelude] – Marty Paich Drums – Jeff Porcaro Featuring – The John Bahler Singers Keyboards – David Paich Percussion – Bryan Loren Producer – Bruce Swedien Synthesizer – Steve Porcaro Vocals – Christa Larson	6:25
2-13	Michael Jackson–	Will You Be There Arranged By [Choir] – Sandra Crouch Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Johnny Mandel Co-producer – Bruce Swedien Featuring – The Andrae Crouch Singers*	3:40
2-14	Michael Jackson–	You Are Not Alone Producer – R. Kelly Written-By – Robert Kelly*
2-15	Michael Jackson–	Earth Song Choir – Andrae Crouch Choir* Keyboards – David Paich Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro
2-16	Michael Jackson–	They Don't Care Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Andrae Crouch Choir* Guitar [Background Guitar] – Trevor Rabin Written-By – Michael Jackson
2-17	Michael Jackson–	You Rock My World Edited By [Digital] – Stuart Brawley Mixed By – Rodney Jerkins Performer [All Musical Instruments] – Rodney Jerkins Producer – Rodney Jerkins Recorded By – Stuart Brawley Voice [Intro] – Chris Tucker (2) Voice [Intro], Performer [All Musical Instruments] – Michael Jackson Written-By – Rodney Jerkins Edited By [Digital] – Stuart Brawley Mixed By – Rodney Jerkins Performer [All Musical Instruments] – Rodney Jerkins Producer – Rodney Jerkins Recorded By – Stuart Brawley Voice [Intro] – Chris Tucker (2) Voice [Intro], Performer [All Musical Instruments] – Michael Jackson Written-By – Rodney Jerkins	5:08

Companies, etc.

Copyright © – MJJ Productions Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Motown Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MJJ Productions Inc.
Distributed By – Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Australia) Pty Limited
Recorded At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Recorded At – Record One, Los Angeles
Mixed At – Marvin's Room
Mixed At – The Hit Factory Criteria
Mastered At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Pressed By – SMEA – 0165149
Pressed By – Sony DADC Australia – 0265149

Credits

Arranged By – The Corporation (2) (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3, 1-6)
Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey (tracks: 1-7, 1-9 to 1-11, 1-21, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-6)
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Teddy Riley (tracks: 2-9, 2-10, 2-15)
Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Teddy Riley (tracks: 2-11, 2-12)
Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-9, 1-14, 1-15, 1-17, 1-20, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-7, 2-9, 2-10, 2-13)
Art Direction, Design – David Coleman (5)
Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-9 to 1-12, 1-14 to 1-18, 1-21, 2-1 to 2-17)
Bass – Louis Johnson (tracks: 1-9, 1-10, 1-12)
Co-producer – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-17, 2-1 to 2-7)
Compilation Producer [Project Director] – Roger Menz
Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci (tracks: 1-9, 1-11, 1-12, 1-14)
Drums – John Robinson (2) (tracks: 1-9 to 1-11)
Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes (tracks: 1-9, 1-10, 1-12)
Executive-Producer – Michael Jackson (tracks: 2-8, 2-12, 2-17)
Guitar – Marlo Henderson (tracks: 1-9 to 1-11)
Horns – The Seawind Horns (tracks: 1-9 to 1-11)
Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-9 to 1-12, 2-15 to 2-17)
Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals] – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-14 to 1-18, 1-21, 2-1 to 2-14)
Liner Notes – Nelson George
Mastered By – Joseph M. Palmaccio
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa (tracks: 1-8 to 1-10)
Photography By [Back, Interior] – Sam Emerson
Photography By [Cover] – Douglas Kirkland
Photography By [Interior] – Todd Gray
Producer – The Jacksons (tracks: 1-7, 1-8, 1-13)
Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker (tracks: 1-8, 1-11, 2-12)
Written-By – Teddy Riley (tracks: 2-11, 2-12, 2-15)

Notes

Booklet:
Track 2-17 Recorded at Sony Studios, New York, and Record One, Los Angeles • Mixed at Marvin's Room, Los Angeles, and The Hit Factory/Criteria, Miami
Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NY

Booklet and labels:
© 2005 MJJ Productions Inc./℗1972 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 1978, 1980 Sony BMG Music Entertainment, 1979, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1995, 2001, 2005 MJJ Productions Inc./Distributed in Australia by Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Australia) Pty Limited

Tray insert:
© 2005 MJJ Productions Inc./℗1972 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 1978, 1980, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, 1979, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1995, 2001, 2005 MJJ Productions Inc./Distributed in Australia by Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Australia) Pty Limited

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text On Tray Insert): 5 099752 042227
Barcode (Scanned): 5099752042227
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	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×CD, Compilation)	Epic	E2K 94287	Canada	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