Michael JacksonThis Is It

Label:

Sony Music – 88697606742

Format:

2 x CD , Album, Compilation , Souvenir Edition

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Contemporary R&B

Tracklist

1-1 Michael Jackson Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Arranged By [Horn]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Horn], Arranged By [Rhythm And Vocal], Arranged By [Vocal], Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals], VocalsMichael Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm And Vocal]Quincy Jones
Backing VocalsOren Waters
Co-producerMichael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
6:03
1-2 Michael Jackson Jam
Arranged By [Vocal]Michael Jackson
Arranged By, Written-ByTeddy Riley
Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
DrumsTeddy Riley
GuitarTeddy Riley
KeyboardsTeddy Riley
ProducerTeddy Riley
RapHeavy D
SynthesizerTeddy Riley
5:39
1-3 Michael Jackson They Don't Care
Producer, Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:46
1-4 Michael Jackson Human Nature
Arranged BySteven Porcaro*
Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-BySteven Porcaro*
4:06
1-5 Michael Jackson Smooth Criminal
Arranged By [Horn]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Vocal], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Handclaps [Clap], Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
Sounds [Creaking And Heavy Breathing]Frank Dileo
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:18
1-6 Michael Jackson The Way You Make Me Feel
Arranged By [Horn]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Vocal], Arranged By [Rhythm], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Finger Snaps, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:59
1-7 The Jacksons Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
Arranged By [Horn And String]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Greg Phillinganes
Drums, KeyboardsEd Green*
Engineer, Mixed ByPeter Granet
Executive-ProducerMike Atkinson (3)
GuitarTito Jackson
Keyboards, SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
ProducerThe Jacksons
Written-ByRandy Jackson
3:54
1-8 Siedah Garrett I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocal]Siedah Garrett
Producer, Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Vocals [Duet]Siedah Garrett
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:12
1-9 Michael Jackson Thriller
Arranged By [Horn]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer, Vocal]Rod Temperton
Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
EffectsBruce Swedien
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-ByRod Temperton
5:58
1-10 Michael Jackson Beat It
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:18
1-11 Michael Jackson Black Or White
Backing Vocals, Producer, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
Guitar [Special Guitar Intro By]Slash (3)
Lyrics By [Rap Lyrics By]Bill Bottrell
Rap [Rap Performances]L.T.B.
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:17
1-12 Michael Jackson Earth Song
ProducerMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
6:47
1-13 Michael Jackson Billie Jean
Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer, Vocal], Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
Conductor [Strings Conducted By]Jeremy Lubbock
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:55
1-14 Michael Jackson Man In The Mirror
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocal]Andrae Crouch*
Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
FeaturingThe Winans
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-BySiedah Garrett
5:20
1-15 The Jacksons This Is It
A&R [A&R Direction]John Doelp
Arranged By [Vocal]Mervyn Warren
Backing VocalsThe Jacksons
BassAlvin Chea
Coordinator [Production Coordination]JoAnn Tominaga
Engineer [Assistant]Wesley Seidman
Engineer [Recording Engineer]Jon Nettlesbey
GuitarPaul Jackson Jr.
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Management [ing Services]Martha Rindels
Mastered ByAlan Yoshida
Mixed ByAllen Sides
PercussionRafael Padilla
PianoGreg Phillinganes
ProducerMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
3:38
1-16 The Jacksons This Is It (Orchestra Version)
A&R [A&R Direction]John Doelp
Alto ClarinetGary Foster
Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangement]Clare Fischer
Arranged By [Vocal]Mervyn Warren
Backing VocalsThe Jacksons
Baritone Saxophone [Marching Baritone]Loren Marstellar*
BassAlvin Chea
Bass ClarinetLee Callet
Bugle [Alto Bugle]James Grinta
Bugle [Alto Bugle], Trumpet [Piccolo Trumpet]Jon Lewis
Bugle [Contrabass Bugle], TubaChuck Koontz
Cello [Celli]Steve Richards
ConcertmasterAssa Drori
Conductor [Orchestra Conductor]Brent Fischer
Contrabass Clarinet [Eᵇ Contrabass Clarinet]John Mitchell (4)
Coordinator [Production Coordination], Contractor [Orchestra Contractor]JoAnn Tominaga
CopyistSteve Juliani
Double Bass [Basses]Oscar Hidalgo
Engineer [Assistant]Wesley Seidman
Engineer [Orchestra Engineer]Al Schmitt
Engineer [Recording Engineer]Jon Nettlesbey
Flute [Alto Flute]Steve Kujala
Flute [Bass Flute]Don Shelton (2)
GuitarPaul Jackson Jr.
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Management [ing Services]Martha Rindels
Mastered ByAlan Yoshida
Mixed ByAllen Sides
PercussionRafael Padilla
PianoGreg Phillinganes
ProducerMichael Jackson
ViolaRodney Wirtz
Viola [Principal]Roland Kato
ViolinShari Zippert
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
4:55
2-1 Michael Jackson She's Out Of My Life (Demo)
Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-ByTom Bahler
3:19
2-2 Michael Jackson Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Demo)
Arranged By [Vocal], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
Bass GuitarLouis Johnson
EngineerBrent Averill
Engineer [Assistant]Nelson Hayes
GuitarDavid Williams (4)
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
5:43
2-3 Michael Jackson Beat It (Demo)
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals]Michael Jackson
EngineerBrent Averill
Engineer [Assistant]Nelson Hayes
ProducerQuincy Jones
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
2:05
2-4 Michael Jackson Planet Earth (Poem)
Written-ByMichael J. Jackson*
3:15

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Copyright ©MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Record CompanySony Music
  • Distributed BySony Music Entertainment
  • Recorded AtMarvin Gaye Studio
  • Mixed AtOcean Way Recording
  • Mastered AtOcean Way/JVC Mastering
  • Recorded AtCapitol Studios
  • Published ByMijac Music
  • Published ByEMI Virgin Music, Inc.
  • Published ByRene Moore Music Inc.
  • Published ByBruce Swedien Music Inc.
  • Published ByZomba Enterprises, Inc.
  • Published ByDonril Music
  • Published BySony/ATV Tunes LLC
  • Published ByWb Music Corp.
  • Published ByJohn Bettis Music
  • Published ByRanjack
  • Published ByRodsongs
  • Published ByAlmo Music Corp.
  • Published ByIgnorant Music
  • Published ByCherry Lane Music Publishing Company Inc.
  • Published ByYellow Brick Road Music
  • Published ByTom Bahler Music
  • Published BySenor Music
  • Glass Mastered AtSony DADC – A0101411341-0102
  • Glass Mastered AtSony DADC – A0101411342-0202

Credits

  • Art Direction [Album], Design [Album]Fusako Chubachi
  • Compilation Producer [Album Producer]Michael Jackson
  • Compiled By [Disc 01 & 02]Al Quaglieri
  • Creative Director [Album]Chris Austopchuk*
  • Photography ByKevin Mazur

Notes

Souvenir Edition, packaged in booklet-style with 36-page exclusive rehearsal photos.

This album is dedicated to Michael's children Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II "Blanket."

"Always great to sing with my brother."

Track Track 15 and 16 recorded at Marvin's Room in Hollywood, CA, mixed at Oceanway Studios and mastered at Oceanway Mastering. Track 16 orchestra recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, CA.

Tracks 1-01 to 1-03, 1-05, 1-06, 1-08, 1-10, 1-12, 1-13, 1-15, 1-16 and 2-02 to 2-04 published by Mijac Music (BMI), . by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Track 1-02 published by Mijac Music (BMI), by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / EMI Virgin Music Inc., Rene Moore Music, Bruce Swedien Music Inc. All rights for Rene Moore Music and Bruce Swedien Music Inc. are controlled and istered by EMI Virgin Music Inc., (ASCAP). International Copyright Secured / Zomba Enterprises Inc. / Donril Music . by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP).
Track 1-04 published by Sony/ATV Tunes LLC / WB Music Corp. / John Bettis Music
Track 1-07 published by Mijac Music (BMI), . by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / Ranjack
Track 1-09 published by Rodsongs /Almo Music Corp.
Track 1-11 published by Mijac Music (BMI), . by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / Ignorant Music.
Track 1-14 published by Cherry Lane Music Publishing / Yellowbrick Road on behalf of Universal-MCA Music Publishing, a div. of Universal Music Corp. on behalf of Aerostation Corp.
Track 2-01 published by Tom Bahler Music / Senor Music / Yellow Brick Road Music.

© 2009 MJJ Productions Inc. / ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1995, 2009
Made in the EU.

This version is for glass mastering at Sony DADC, Southwater' (Mastering SID Codes, LY33 & LY34).

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 8 8697-60674-2 7
  • Barcode (Scanned): 886976067427
  • Label Code: LC 00199
  • Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 1): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 15
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 1): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 1): IFPI 94W3
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 1): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 15
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 1): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 1): IFPI 94Z1
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 2): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 91 B05
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 2): IFPI L551
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 2): IFPI 94Y7
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 2): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 75 A01
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 2): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 2): IFPI 94Z2
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 2): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 31 B05
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 2): IFPI 94Z7
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 3): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 15 D03
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 4): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 31 A09
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 4): IFPI L551
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 4): IFPI 94U8
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 4): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 15 A04
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 4): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 4): IFPI 945Q
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 5): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 41 C01
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 5): IFPI L551
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 5): IFPI 94V5
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 5): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 15 C01
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 5): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 5): IFPI 941T
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 6): Sony DADC A0101411342-0102 31 B05
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 6): IFPI L551
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 6): IFPI 94Z7
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 6): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 15 C04
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 6): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 6): IFPI 94Z8
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 7): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 31 A05
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 7): IFPI 94V4
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 7): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 25 B03
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 7): IFPI 94Z1
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 8): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 15 B02
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 8): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 8): IFPI 94Z5
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 8): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 15 A01
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 8): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 8): IFPI 946Q
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 9): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 31 A10
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 9): IFPI L551
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 9): IFPI 94Z7
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 9): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 15 B05
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 9): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 9): IFPI 942T
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 10): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 25 C02
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 10): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 10): IFPI 94V6
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 10): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 25 A03
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 10): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 10): IFPI 94U8
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 11): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 15 A04
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 11): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 11): IFPI 94W3
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 11): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 15 A04
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 11): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 11): IFPI 94W6
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 12): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 31 A05
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 12): IFPI L551
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 12): IFPI 94V4
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 12): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 25 D02
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 12): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 12): IFPI 94Y7
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 13): Sony DADC A0101411341-0102 15 A02
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 13): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 13): IFPI 94V6
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 13): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 25 C02
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 13): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 13): IFPI 94V4
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 14): Sony DADC A0101411341-0101 41 B01
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 14): IFPI L551
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 14): IFPI 94Z3
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 14): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 15 D02
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 14): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 14): IFPI 94Z1
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1 variant 15): Sony DADC A0101411342-0102 25 B10
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1 variant 15): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD1 variant 15): IFPI 94Z7
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2 variant 15): Sony DADC A0101411342-0202 15 D02
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2 variant 15): IFPI L555
  • Mould SID Code (CD2 variant 15): IFPI 943N

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This Is It (2×CD, Album, Compilation, Souvenir Edition) Epic 88697606742 US 2009
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This Is It (4×LP, Album, Compilation, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered) Sony Music 88697616541 Europe 2009
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    buyed
    Michael Jackson is one of my most favorite Pop artists. In my opinion, this is one of the best albums he ever released. The small 'book' with 2 cd's have cool (maybe rare) photo's in it. Very awesome! A must have when you have a Michael Jackson collection.

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