Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1-1 | –The Jackson 5 | I Want You BackProducer, Arranged By – The Corporation Written-By – Berry Gordy Jr.*, Deke Richards, Alphonso Mizell*, Freddie Perren |
2:58 |
| 1-2 | –The Jackson 5 | ABCProducer, Arranged By – The Corporation Written-By – Berry Gordy Jr.*, Deke Richards, Alphonso Mizell*, Freddie Perren |
2:57 |
| 1-3 | –The Jackson 5 | The Love You SaveProducer, Arranged By – The Corporation Written-By – Berry Gordy Jr.*, Deke Richards, Alphonso Mizell*, Freddie Perren |
3:05 |
| 1-4 | –Michael Jackson | Got To Be ThereProducer – Hal DavisWritten-By – Elliot Willensky |
3:25 |
| 1-5 | –Michael Jackson | Rockin' RobinProducer – Jerry Marcellino, Mel LarsonWritten-By – Jimmie Thomas |
2:32 |
| 1-6 | –Michael Jackson | BenProducer, Arranged By – The Corporation Written-By – Don Black, Walter Scharf |
2:46 |
| 1-7 | –The Jacksons | Blame It On The BoogieArranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry HeyBass – Gary King, Nathan WattsCongas – Claudio Slon, Laudir De OliveiraDrums, Percussion – Rick Morotta*Engineer, Mixed By – Don Murray, Peter GranetGuitar – Mike Sembello*, Roland Bautista, Tito JacksonKeyboards, Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Greg PhillinganesProducer – The JacksonsWritten-By – David Jackson-Rich*, Elmar Krohn, Hans Kampschroer, Michael J. Jackson-Clark*, Thomas Meyer |
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 JacksonsDrums – Ed Green*Engineer, Mixed By – Don Murray, Peter GranetExecutive-Producer – Bobby Colomby, Mike Atkinson Guitar – Tito JacksonKeyboards, Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Greg PhillinganesKeyboards, Synthesizer – Michael BoddickerPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProducer – The JacksonsWritten-By – Michael J. Jackson*, Randy Jackson |
3:45 |
| 1-9 | –Michael Jackson | Don't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughArranged By [Horns Arrangement] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Percussion, Vocals Arrangement] – Michael JacksonArranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Greg Phillinganes, Michael JacksonArranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright*Backing Vocals [Additional] – Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Paulette McWilliams, Zedric WilliamsBass – Louis JohnsonConcertmaster – Gerald VinciDrums – John Robinson Electric Piano – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – David Williams , Marlo HendersonHorns – The Seawind HornsPercussion – Michael Jackson, Paulinho Da Costa, Randy Jackson, Richard Heath |
3:56 |
| 1-10 | –Michael Jackson | Off The WallArranged By [Horns Arrangement] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Rod TempertonBass – Louis JohnsonDrums – John Robinson Guitar – David Williams , Marlo HendersonHorns – The Seawind HornsPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – George Duke, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer – George DukeSynthesizer, Electric Piano – Greg PhillinganesWritten-By – Rod Temperton |
3:46 |
| 1-11 | –Michael Jackson | Rock With YouArranged By [Rhythm And Vocal Arrangements] – Rod TempertonArranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright*, Jerry HeyBass – Bobby WatsonConcertmaster – Gerald VinciDrums – John Robinson Electric Piano – David "Hawk" WolinskiGuitar – David Williams , Marlo HendersonHorns – The Seawind HornsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Michael BoddickerWritten-By – Rod Temperton |
3:23 |
| 1-12 | –Michael Jackson | She's Out Of My LifeArranged By [Strings] – Johnny MandelBass – Louis JohnsonConcertmaster – Gerald VinciElectric Piano – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Larry CarltonWritten-By – Tom Bahler |
3:37 |
| 1-13 | –Michael Jackson | Can You Feel ItArranged By [Strings] – Tom Tom 84Producer – The JacksonsWritten-By, Arranged By – Jackie Jackson, Michael J. Jackson* |
3:50 |
| 1-14 | –Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney | The Girl Is MineArranged By [Rhythm] – David Paich, Quincy JonesArranged By [Strings], Conductor – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – David FosterArranged By [Synthesizer] – David FosterArranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesConcertmaster – Jerry Vinci*Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney |
3:41 |
| 1-15 | –Michael Jackson | Billie JeanArranged By [Strings] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer, Vocal And Rhythm Arrangements] – Michael JacksonConductor [Strings] – Jeremy Lubbock |
4:53 |
| 1-16 | –Michael Jackson | Beat ItArranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones |
4:18 |
| 1-17 | –Michael Jackson | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey, Michael JacksonArranged By [Vocal And Rhythm Arrangements] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesBacking Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Michael Jackson, Oren WatersCo-producer – Michael Jackson |
4:17 |
| 1-18 | –Michael Jackson | Human NatureArranged By – David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve PorcaroWritten-By – John Bettis, Steven Porcaro* |
3:46 |
| 1-19 | –Michael Jackson | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Written-By, Arranged By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones |
3:58 |
| 1-20 | –Michael Jackson And Siedah Garrett | I Just Can't Stop Loving YouArranged By [Synthesizer And Rhythm Arrangements] – Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – David PaichArranged By [Vocals] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonCo-producer – Michael Jackson |
4:11 |
| 1-21 | –Michael Jackson | ThrillerArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocals, Synthesizer And Rhythm Arrangements] – Rod TempertonEffects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce SwedienRap – Vincent Price Written-By – Rod Temperton |
5:14 |
| 2-1 | –Michael Jackson | BadArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm] – Christopher Currell, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesCo-producer, Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson |
4:06 |
| 2-2 | –Michael Jackson | The Way You Make Me FeelArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyCo-producer, Finger Snaps, Arranged By [Vocals And Rhythm Arrangements] – Michael Jackson |
4:26 |
| 2-3 | –Michael Jackson | Man In The MirrorArranged By [Rhythm] – Glen Ballard, Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – Glen Ballard, Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – Andrae Crouch*Co-producer – Michael JacksonFeaturing – Siedah Garrett, The Andrae Crouch Choir*, The WinansWritten-By – Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett |
5:19 |
| 2-4 | –Michael Jackson | Dirty DianaArranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey, John Barnes, Michael JacksonArranged By [Strings] – John BarnesArranged By [Synthesizer] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesCo-producer – Michael JacksonPercussion [Clave' Clapstick] – Michael JacksonSoloist, Guitar – Steve Stevens |
4:40 |
| 2-5 | –Michael Jackson | Another Part Of MeArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonCo-producer – Michael Jackson |
3:46 |
| 2-6 | –Michael Jackson | Smooth CriminalArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm And Vocals] – Michael JacksonArranged By [Rhythm] – John BarnesCo-producer – Michael JacksonHandclaps [Clap] – Michael JacksonNoises [Creaking And Heavy Breathing] – Frank Dileo |
4:17 |
| 2-7 | –Michael Jackson | Leave Me AloneArranged By [Vocals, Rhythm], Synthesizer [Vocal], Co-producer – Michael Jackson |
4:39 |
| 2-8 | –Michael Jackson | Black Or WhiteExecutive-Producer – Michael JacksonGuitar [Special Intro] – Slash Lyrics By [Rap] – Bill BottrellProducer – Bill Bottrell, Michael JacksonRap – L.T.B. |
3:21 |
| 2-9 | –Michael Jackson | Remember The TimeArranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Teddy RileyArranged By [Vocals] – Michael JacksonProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyWritten-By – Bernard Belle, Michael J. Jackson*, Teddy Riley |
3:59 |
| 2-10 | –Michael Jackson And Mystery Girl | In The ClosetArranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Teddy RileyArranged By [Vocals] – Michael JacksonProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyWritten-By – Michael J. Jackson*, Teddy Riley |
4:48 |
| 2-11 | –Michael Jackson | Who Is ItArranged By – Michael JacksonArranged By [Keyboards] – Brad Buxer, David PaichArranged By [Strings] – George Del BarrioProducer – Bill Bottrell, Michael JacksonSoprano Vocals – Linda Harmon, Michael Jackson |
3:59 |
| 2-12 | –Michael Jackson | Heal The WorldArranged By [Choir] – John BahlerArranged By [Prelude], Conductor [Prelude], Composed By [Prelude] – Marty PaichArranged By [Rhythm] – Michael JacksonDrums – Jeff PorcaroExecutive-Producer – Michael JacksonFeaturing – The John Bahler SingersKeyboards – Brad Buxer, David PaichPercussion – Bryan LorenProducer – Bruce Swedien, Michael JacksonSynthesizer – David Paich, Michael Boddicker, Steve PorcaroVocals – Ashley Farell, Christa Larson |
6:25 |
| 2-13 | –Michael Jackson | Will You Be ThereArranged By [Choir] – Andrae Crouch*, Sandra CrouchArranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Johnny MandelArranged By [Vocals And Rhythm Arrangements] – Michael JacksonCo-producer – Bruce SwedienFeaturing – The Andrae Crouch Singers*Producer – Michael Jackson |
3:40 |
| 2-14 | –Michael Jackson | You Are Not AloneProducer – Michael Jackson, R. KellyWritten-By – Robert Kelly* |
4:56 |
| 2-15 | –Michael Jackson | Earth SongChoir – Andrae Crouch Singers*Co-producer – Bill BottrellKeyboards – David PaichProducer – David Foster, Michael JacksonProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro |
5:02 |
| 2-16 | –Michael Jackson | They Don't Care About UsBacking Vocals – Andrae Crouch Choir*Guitar [Background] – Slash , Trevor RabinProducer – Michael Jackson |
4:44 |
| 2-17 | –Michael Jackson | You Rock My WorldEdited By [Digital Editing] – Harvey Mason, Jr.*, Stuart BrawleyExecutive-Producer – Michael JacksonInstruments [All] – Michael Jackson, Rodney JerkinsMixed By – Bruce Swedien, Rodney JerkinsPerformer [Intro] – Chris Tucker , Michael JacksonProducer – Michael Jackson, Rodney JerkinsRecorded By – Brad Gilderman, Dexter Simmons, Jean-Marie Horvat, Rodney Jerkins, Stuart BrawleyWritten-By – Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Michael J. Jackson*, Nora Payne, Rodney Jerkins |
5:08 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MJJ Productions Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Motown Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony Music Entertainment
- Copyright (c) – 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 – Sony Music Studios, New York City
- Recorded At – Record One, Los Angeles
- Mastered At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
- Mixed At – Marvin's Room
- Mixed At – The Hit Factory Criteria
Credits
- Art Direction, Design – David Coleman
- Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1-9 to 1-12, 1-15 to 1-18, 1-21 to 2-17)
- Compilation Producer [Project Director] – Joy Gilbert Monfried, Roger Menz
- 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] – Dick Zimmerman , Kenny Rogers , Sam Emerson, Steven Vaughn, Todd Grey
- Producer – Quincy Jones (tracks: 1-9 to 1-12, 1-14 to 2-7)
- Written-By – Michael J. Jackson* (tracks: 1-9, 1-14 to 1-17, 1-20, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-8, 2-11 to 2-13, 2-15, 2-16)
Notes
© 2005 MJJ Productions Inc.℗ 1972 Motown Records, a division of UMG Recording Inc.
1978, 1983 Sony Music Entertainment,
1979, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1995, 2001, 2005 MJJ Productions Inc.
"La música es Cultura"
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 7509952042227
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520422 2, 5204222001, EPC520422 2 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions, Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions, Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions | 520422 2, 5204222001, EPC520422 2 | Europe | 2005 |
| 520422 2 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Epic, Legacy | 520422 2 | Israel | 2005 |
| SB30060C | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Sony BMG Music Entertainment | SB30060C | South Korea | 2005 |
| none | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCDr, Comp, Promo) | Sony BMG Music Entertainment | none | Europe | 2005 |
| EICP-20051 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp, Ltd, Blu) | Epic | EICP-20051 | Japan | 2009 |
Tracklist
| 1-1 | I Want You Back |
| 1-2 | ABC |
| 1-3 | The Love You Save |
| 1-4 | Got To Be There |
| 1-5 | Rockin' Robin |
| 1-6 | Ben |
| 1-7 | Blame It On The Boogie |
| 1-8 | Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) |
| 1-9 | Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough |
| 1-10 | Off The Wall |
| 1-11 | Rock With You |
| 1-12 | She's Out Of My Life |
| 1-13 | Can You Feel It |
| 1-14 | The Girl Is Mine |
| 1-15 | Billie Jean |
| 1-16 | Beat It |
| 1-17 | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' |
| 1-18 | Human Nature |
| 1-19 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) |
| 1-20 | I Just Can't Stop Loving You |
| 1-21 | Thriller |
| 2-1 | Bad |
| 2-2 | The Way You Make Me Feel |
| 2-3 | Man In The Mirror |
| 2-4 | Dirty Diana |
| 2-5 | Another Part Of Me |
| 2-6 | Smooth Criminal |
| 2-7 | Leave Me Alone |
| 2-8 | Black Or White |
| 2-9 | Remember The Time |
| 2-10 | In The Closet |
| 2-11 | Who Is It |
| 2-12 | Heal The World |
| 2-13 | Will You Be There |
| 2-14 | You Are Not Alone |
| 2-15 | Blood On The Dance Floor |
| 2-16 | One More Chance |
| 2-17 | You Rock My World |
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520422 2, 5204222001, EPC520422 2 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions, Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions, Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions | 520422 2, 5204222001, EPC520422 2 | Europe | 2005 |
| 520422 2 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Epic, Legacy | 520422 2 | Israel | 2005 |
| SB30060C | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Sony BMG Music Entertainment | SB30060C | South Korea | 2005 |
| none | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCDr, Comp, Promo) | Sony BMG Music Entertainment | none | Europe | 2005 |
| 88697 30985 2 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (3xCD, Comp, Ltd) | Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions | 88697 30985 2 | US | 2008 |
Tracklist
| 1-01 | I Want You Back | 2:58 |
| 1-02 | ABC | 2:57 |
| 1-03 | The Love You Save | 3:05 |
| 1-04 | Got To Be There | 3:25 |
| 1-05 | Rockin' Robin | 2:32 |
| 1-06 | Ben | 2:46 |
| 1-07 | Blame It On The Boogie | 3:30 |
| 1-08 | Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) | 3:45 |
| 1-09 | Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough | 3:56 |
| 1-10 | Off The Wall | 3:46 |
| 1-11 | Rock With You | 3:23 |
| 1-12 | She's Out Of My Life | 3:37 |
| 1-13 | Can You Feel It | 3:50 |
| 1-14 | The Girl Is Mine | 3:41 |
| 1-15 | Billie Jean | 4:53 |
| 1-16 | Beat It | 4:18 |
| 1-17 | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' | 4:17 |
| 1-18 | Human Nature | 3:46 |
| 1-19 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) | 3:58 |
| 1-20 | I Just Can't Stop Loving You | 4:11 |
| 1-21 | Thriller | 5:14 |
| 2-01 | Bad | 4:06 |
| 2-02 | The Way You Make Me Feel | 4:26 |
| 2-03 | Man In The Mirror | 5:19 |
| 2-04 | Dirty Diana | 4:40 |
| 2-05 | Another Part Of Me | 3:46 |
| 2-06 | Smooth Criminal | 4:17 |
| 2-07 | Leave Me Alone | 4:39 |
| 2-08 | Black Or White | 3:21 |
| 2-09 | Remember The Time | 3:59 |
| 2-10 | In The Closet | 4:48 |
| 2-11 | Who Is It | 3:59 |
| 2-12 | Heal The World | 6:25 |
| 2-13 | Will You Be There | 3:40 |
| 2-14 | Earth Song | 5:02 |
| 2-15 | They Don't Care About Us | 4:44 |
| 2-16 | You Rock My World | 5:08 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Motown Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MJJ Productions Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Sony Music Entertainment
- Distributed By – Sony Music Entertainment
Notes
Typo backside track 2-10 In The ClosestCompilation (C) 2010 Sony Music Entertainment
(P) 1972 Motown Records, a division of UMG Recording Inc.
1978, 1983 Sony BMG Music Entertainment,
1979, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1995, 2001, 2005 MJJ Productions Inc.
Made in the EU 88697837732
This package consists of previously released material.
Made in the EU
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed): 8 86978 37732 6
- Barcode (Scanned): 886978377326
- Rights Society: BIEM / GEMA
- Label Code: LC 02361
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520422 2, 5204222001, EPC520422 2 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions, Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions, Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions | 520422 2, 5204222001, EPC520422 2 | Europe | 2005 |
| 520422 2 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Epic, Legacy | 520422 2 | Israel | 2005 |
| SB30060C | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Sony BMG Music Entertainment | SB30060C | South Korea | 2005 |
| none | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCDr, Comp, Promo) | Sony BMG Music Entertainment | none | Europe | 2005 |
| 88697 30985 2 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (3xCD, Comp, Ltd) | Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions | 88697 30985 2 | US | 2008 |










