Michael Jackson is truly one of the greatest performers of all time. For over four decades, he has entertained the entire world with his incredible musical talent, unequalled dance moves and groundbreaking creativity.

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. 'The Essential Michael Jackson' is a double-album compilation featuring over 30 top 10 hits as well as 19 #1 smashes that will have you dancing in no time!

Everything's there, from J5 Motown classics to Jackson's disco favorites and all of his solo smashes, including 'Billie Jean', 'Thriller', 'Bad', 'The Way You Make Me Feel', and 'Smooth Criminal'. Also included are liner notes from novelist, screenwriter and producer Nelson George plus colour photos from Michael Jackson's archives.

This really is an essential album!

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. I Want You Back
2. Abc
3. The Love You Save
4. Got To Be There (Single Version)
5. Rockin' Robin
6. Ben (Single Version)
7. Blame It On The Boogie
8. Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) (Single Edit)
9. Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough
10. Off The Wall
11. Rock With You
12. She's Out Of My Life
13. The Girl Is Mine
14. Billie Jean
15. Beat It
16. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Single Version)
17. P.y.t. (Pretty Young Thing)
18. Human Nature
19. I Just Can't Stop Loving You
20. Thriller (Single Version)

Disc 2:

1. Bad
2. The Way You Make Me Feel (Single Version)
3. Man In The Mirror
4. Dirty Diana
5. Another Part Of Me
6. Smooth Criminal
7. Leave Me Alone
8. Black Or White (Single Edit)
9. Remember The Time
10. In The Closet (Single Version)
11. Who Is It (7 Edit)
12. Heal The World
13. Will You Be There (Single Version)
14. You Are Not Alone (Single Version)
15. Earth Song (Radio Edit)
16. They Don't Care About Us
17. You Rock My World