Michael Jackson – The Essential Michael Jackson

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Label:	MJJ Productions – EPC520422 2
Series:	The Essential (4)
Format:	2 x CD , Compilation
Country:	Europe
Released:	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, Mixed By – Peter Granet Guitar – Tito Jackson Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Written-By – Thomas Meyer (3) Bass – Nathan Watts Congas – Laudir De Oliveira Drums, Percussion – Rick Morotta* Engineer, Mixed By – Peter Granet Guitar – Tito Jackson Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes 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 Drums – Ed Green* Engineer, Mixed By – Peter Granet Guitar – Tito Jackson Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Keyboards, Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Written-By – Randy Jackson Arranged By [Horns And Strings] – Tom Tom "84"* Arranged By [Vocals] – The Jacksons Drums – Ed Green* Engineer, Mixed By – Peter Granet Guitar – Tito Jackson Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Keyboards, Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Written-By – Randy Jackson	3:45
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	3:56
1-10	Michael Jackson–	Off The Wall Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes	3:46
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 Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Arranged By [Vocals] – Rod Temperton Bass – Bobby Watson Electric Piano – David "Hawk" Wolinski Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker	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 [Strings] – Tom Tom 84 Written-By, Arranged By – Michael J. Jackson*	3:50
1-14	Paul McCartney–	The Girl Is Mine Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Strings], Conductor – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer] – David Foster Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Concertmaster – Jerry Vinci* Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Paul McCartney Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Strings], Conductor – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer] – David Foster Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Concertmaster – Jerry Vinci* Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Paul McCartney	3:41
1-15	Michael Jackson–	Billie Jean Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Michael Jackson Conductor [Strings] – Jeremy Lubbock	4:53
1-16	Michael Jackson–	Beat It	4:18
1-17	Michael Jackson–	Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Arranged By [Horns] – Michael Jackson Backing Vocals – Oren Waters	4:17
1-18	Michael Jackson–	Human Nature Arranged By – Steve Porcaro Written-By – Steven Porcaro*	3:46
1-19	Michael Jackson–	P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Written-By, Arranged By – Quincy Jones	3:58
1-20	Siedah Garrett–	I Just Can't Stop Loving You Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Vocals [Duet] – Siedah Garrett	4:11
1-21	Michael Jackson–	Thriller Arranged By [Vocals, Synthesizer] – Rod Temperton Effects – Bruce Swedien Rap – Vincent Price (2)	5:14
2-1	Michael Jackson–	Bad Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones	4:06
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] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Andrae Crouch* Featuring – The Winans Written-By – Siedah Garrett Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Andrae Crouch* Featuring – The Winans Written-By – Siedah Garrett	5:19
2-4	Michael Jackson–	Dirty Diana Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Strings] – John Barnes Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Guitar [Solo] – Steve Stevens Percussion [Clave' Clapstick] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Strings] – John Barnes Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Guitar [Solo] – Steve Stevens Percussion [Clave' Clapstick] – Michael Jackson	4:40
2-5	Michael Jackson–	Another Part Of Me Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – Michael Jackson	3:46
2-6	Michael Jackson–	Smooth Criminal Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson Handclaps [Clap] – Michael Jackson Noises [Creaking And Heavy Breathing] – Frank Dileo	4:17
2-7	Michael Jackson–	Leave Me Alone Synthesizer [Vocal] – Michael Jackson	4:39
2-8	Michael Jackson–	Black Or White Executive-Producer – Michael Jackson Guitar [Special Intro] – Slash (3) Lyrics By [Rap] – Bill Bottrell Producer – Michael Jackson Rap – L.T.B. Executive-Producer – Michael Jackson Guitar [Special Intro] – Slash (3) Lyrics By [Rap] – Bill Bottrell Producer – Michael Jackson Rap – L.T.B.	3:21
2-9	Michael Jackson–	The Time Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Teddy Riley Producer – Teddy Riley Written-By – Teddy Riley	3:59
2-10	Mystery Girl–	In The Closet Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Teddy Riley Producer – Teddy Riley Written-By – Teddy Riley	4:48
2-11	Michael Jackson–	Who Is It Arranged By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Keyboards] – David Paich Arranged By [Strings] – George Del Barrio Producer – Michael Jackson Soprano Vocals – Michael Jackson Arranged By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Keyboards] – David Paich Arranged By [Strings] – George Del Barrio Producer – Michael Jackson Soprano Vocals – Michael Jackson	3:59
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 Executive-Producer – Michael Jackson Featuring – The John Bahler Singers Keyboards – David Paich Percussion – Bryan Loren Producer – Michael Jackson 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 Executive-Producer – Michael Jackson Featuring – The John Bahler Singers Keyboards – David Paich Percussion – Bryan Loren Producer – Michael Jackson 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* Producer – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Choir] – Sandra Crouch Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Johnny Mandel Co-producer – Bruce Swedien Featuring – The Andrae Crouch Singers* Producer – Michael Jackson	3:40
2-14	Michael Jackson–	You Are Not Alone Producer – R. Kelly Written-By – Robert Kelly*	4:56
2-15	Michael Jackson–	Earth Song Choir – Andrae Crouch Singers* Co-producer – Bill Bottrell Keyboards – David Paich Producer – Michael Jackson Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Choir – Andrae Crouch Singers* Co-producer – Bill Bottrell Keyboards – David Paich Producer – Michael Jackson Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro	5:02
2-16	Michael Jackson–	They Don't Care Backing Vocals – Andrae Crouch Choir* Guitar [Background] – Trevor Rabin Producer – Michael Jackson	4:44
2-17	Michael Jackson–	You Rock My World Executive-Producer – Michael Jackson Instruments [All] – Rodney Jerkins Performer [Intro] – Michael Jackson Producer – Rodney Jerkins Written-By – Rodney Jerkins Executive-Producer – Michael Jackson Instruments [All] – Rodney Jerkins Performer [Intro] – Michael Jackson Producer – Rodney Jerkins Written-By – Rodney Jerkins	5:08

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Motown Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MJJ Productions Inc.
Copyright © – MJJ Productions Inc.
Record Company – UMG Recordings, Inc.
Licensed From – Universal Music Enterprises
Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Produced For – MJJ Productions Inc.
Recorded At – Record One, Los Angeles
Recorded At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mastered At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mixed At – Marvin's Room
Mixed At – The Hit Factory Criteria
Manufactured By – Sony Music
Glass Mastered At – Sony DADC

Credits

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

Notes

Issued in Standard 2CD Jewel Case
This release contains a extra track "YOU ARE NOT ALONE" (2-14)
Sony BMG Music Entertainment is mentioned !
Disc face rim: Made in Austria.

Some copies may include a hype sticker with red text and a white background on the front of the jewel case: 'Michael Jackson THE COMPLETE JOURNEY from The Jackson 5 to The King Of Pop 38 Tracks, 2 CDs, 1 Essential Collection 5204222'.

Other copies may include a hype sticker on the lower left front of the jewel case: 'FIRST CAREER-SPANNING COLLECTION EVER! 38 TRACKS ON 2CDs! Features19 #1 Smash Hits From J5 To Today Including: ABC Rock With You Billie Jean Thriller Bad Man In The Mirror Black Or White and more! [Epic logo] [Legacy logo] 5204222004

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This package consists of previously released material.
520422201 - EPC520422 2

CD version of The Essential Michael Jackson (2xLP).

Note on backside:
Michael Jackson has been entertaining the world with his incredible musical talent, unequaled dance moves and ground-breaking creativity for over 4 decades. With three #1 smash hits by the time he was 11 years old, to being the first black artist to break the barriers and dominate MTV with his incredible short films, Michael Jackson never ceases to amaze his fans around the world. Now for the first time EVER, take a special journey through the career and musical genius of Michael Jackson from his early recordings with the Jackson 5 to his latest musical works. Listen to the King Of Pop...it's essential.

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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)	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
New Submission	The Essential Michael Jackson (2×CD, Promo, Compilation)	Epic	MH 745-746	Japan	2005

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Reviews

searchingforagem Apr 14, 2025
Truly essential for casual fans. Forget the man. Enjoy the music.
becane Aug 18, 2011
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.