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Released in 2005 by Sony BMG, "The Essential Michael Jackson" is a two-disc compilation spanning Michael Jackson's career from his childhood recordings with the Jackson 5 through his solo work of the early 2000s. The collection includes tracks from his tenure at Motown Records as well as his later solo albums on Epic Records, such as "Off the Wall," "Thriller," and "Bad," sequenced chronologically across 38 tracks.
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Does The Essential Michael Jackson include Jackson 5 songs?
Yes, the compilation begins with Motown-era material by the Jackson 5 before moving through Michael Jackson's solo career. That makes it broader than a collection limited to the Epic albums Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory.
Which version of The Essential Michael Jackson has the most tracks?
The original 2005 release is generally a two-disc career overview, but track lists differ by country and later edition. An expanded 3.0 edition adds a third disc, so buyers should check the back cover or digital listing rather than relying only on the title.
Are all of Michael Jackson's number-one hits on The Essential?
It contains many defining singles, including Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller, Bad, Black or White, and Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough. No two-disc compilation can include every notable single, album track, collaboration, and regional release from his Motown and Epic catalogs.
How is The Essential Michael Jackson different from HIStory?
The Essential is a retrospective compilation spanning Jackson 5 recordings and several decades of solo hits. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I pairs a greatest-hits disc with a full disc of then-new 1995 material, including Scream and Earth Song.
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