Michael Jackson Remixes And Rarities -2cd- -2009- ^new^

However, as is common with many unofficial releases, the packaging is not without its errors. Fan reports and catalog entries note "a couple of misspellings" on the track list. Specifically, while the back cover lists the 11th track on disc one simply as “In the Closet” or a generic "extended mix," the track present on the disc is actually the specific "KI's 12" version. This level of detail, while minor, is a hallmark for discerning collectors trying to verify the authenticity of a pressing.

Often included are unique remixes released only in specific regions or limited-edition vinyl records. Why 2009 Was a Crucial Year for Jackson's Music

The compilation perfectly maps how Jackson’s music crossed over into various sub-genres: Michael Jackson Remixes And Rarities -2CD- -2009-

: Featuring the full instrumental flourishes that define the song's groove.

| No. | Title | Version | Length | |---|---|---|---| | 1-1 | | Original 12" Version | 6:21 | | 1-2 | Beat It | Album Version | 4:17 | | 1-3 | Bad | Dance Remix Radio Edit | 4:55 | | 1-4 | Smooth Criminal | Extended Dance Mix Radio Edit | 5:22 | | 1-5 | Thriller | 12" Mix | 5:57 | | 1-6 | I Just Can't Stop Loving You | 7" Mix | 4:23 | | 1-7 | Another Part of Me | Extended Dance Mix | 6:18 | | 1-8 | The Way You Make Me Feel | Extended Dance Mix | 7:51 | | 1-9 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) | Album Version / Single Version | 3:58 | | 1-10 | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' | Extended 12" Mix | 6:30 | | 1-11 | In the Closet | Ki's 12" (Freestyle Mix) | 7:15 | | 1-12 | Scream (feat. Janet Jackson) | Special U.S. Mix | 4:28 | | 1-13 | Who Is It | Patience Edit | 4:02 | | 1-14 | You Are Not Alone | Jon B. Main Remix | 6:54 | However, as is common with many unofficial releases,

The album's structure is split between massive hits in their extended or remixed forms and collaborative tracks from the latter part of his career. CD 1: Classic 12" Mixes and Radio Edits

goes deeper: “Someone Put Your Hand Out” (the Pepsi promo gem), “On the Line” from Ghosts , the “Morphine” instrumental that leaked only on vinyl promos, and a live studio run-through of “Stranger in Moscow” with alternate vocals. Plus – the holy grail for many – the “Tabloid Junkie” a cappella, sourced from a long-forgotten German promo. This level of detail, while minor, is a

It is important to note, however, that not all Jackson releases from 2009 were unofficial. Around the same time, the official was released digitally. That compilation focused on remixes of Michael's Jackson 5-era hits and was an officially sanctioned project distributed by Universal Motown. "Remixes And Rarities" exists in a different, much more ambiguous legal and commercial space.

The disc also features notable mixes of "Remember the Time," "Black or White," "Earth Song," and "Rock with You," alongside a "Brothers in Rhythm House Mix" of "Who Is It", creating a diverse and club-oriented listening experience.

Critical perspective

This disc features the highly controversial "2008" remixes, including Beat It featuring Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, and The Girl Is Mine featuring Will.i.am. These tracks were originally recorded for the aborted 2008 25th-anniversary reissue of Thriller . Beyond these, the disc is filled with house-inspired remixes from legendary producers like Masters at Work, Junior Vasquez, and Love to Infinity. It includes an extensive 16-track list, making it a comprehensive look at how club culture interpreted Jackson's catalogue in the late '90s and early 2000s.