| 1 | –Michael Jackson | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey, Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Michael Jackson, Oren Waters | 4:17 |
| 2 | –Michael Jackson | You Are Not AloneProducer – Michael Jackson, R. KellyWritten-By – Robert Kelly | 4:56 |
| 3 | –Michael Jackson | Man In The MirrorArranged By [Rhythm] – Glen Ballard, Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – Glen Ballard, Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – Andrae CrouchFeaturing – Siedah Garrett, The Andrae Crouch Choir, The WinansWritten-By – Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett | 5:19 |
| 4 | –Michael Jackson And Siedah Garrett | I Just Can't Stop Loving YouArranged By [Synthesizer] – David Paich, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonVocals [Duet] – Michael Jackson, Siedah Garrett | 4:11 |
| 5 | –The Jackson 5 | The Love You Save | 3:05 |
| 6 | –Michael Jackson | Rockin' RobinProducer – Jerry Marcellino, Mel LarsonWritten-By – Jimmie Thomas | 2:32 |
| 7 | –Michael Jackson | Can You Feel ItArranged By [Strings] – Tom Tom 84Written-By, Arranged By – Jackie Jackson, Michael J. Jackson | 3:50 |
| 8 | –Michael Jackson | Dirty DianaArranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey, John Barnes, Michael JacksonArranged By [Strings] – John BarnesArranged By [Synthesizer] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesGuitar [Solo] – Steve StevensPercussion [Clave' Clapstick] – Michael Jackson | 4:40 |
| 9 | –Michael Jackson | The Way You Make Me FeelFinger Snaps – Michael Jackson | 4:26 |
| 10 | –The Jackson 5 | I Want You Back | 2:58 |
| 11 | –Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney | The Girl Is MineArranged By [Rhythm] – David Paich, Quincy JonesArranged By [Strings], Conductor – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer] – David FosterArranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesConcertmaster – Jerry VinciLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney | 3:41 |
| 12 | –Michael Jackson | Leave Me AloneSynthesizer [Vocal] – Michael Jackson | 4:39 |
| 13 | –Michael Jackson | You Rock My WorldExecutive-Producer – Michael JacksonInstruments [All] – Michael Jackson, Rodney JerkinsPerformer [Intro] – Chris Tucker , Michael JacksonProducer – Michael Jackson, Rodney JerkinsWritten-By – Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Michael J. Jackson, Nora Payne, Rodney Jerkins | 5:08 |
| 14 | –Michael Jackson | They Don't Care About UsBacking Vocals – Andrae Crouch ChoirGuitar [Background] – Slash , Trevor RabinProducer – Michael Jackson | 4:44 |
| 15 | –Michael Jackson | Off The WallPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – George Duke, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer – George Duke, Greg Phillinganes | 3:46 |
| 16 | –Michael Jackson | Another Part Of MeArranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson | 3:46 |
| 17 | –Michael Jackson | Remember The TimeArranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Teddy RileyProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyWritten-By – Bernard Belle, Michael J. Jackson, Teddy Riley | 3:59 |
| 18 | –Michael Jackson | Beat It | 4:18 |
| 19 | –Michael Jackson | Human NatureArranged By – David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve PorcaroWritten-By – John Bettis, Steven Porcaro | 3:46 |
| 20 | –The Jackson 5 | ABC | 2:57 |
| 21 | –Michael Jackson | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Written-By, Arranged By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones | 3:58 |
| 22 | –Michael Jackson | Will You Be ThereArranged By [Choir] – Andrae Crouch, Sandra CrouchArranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Johnny MandelCo-producer – Bruce SwedienFeaturing – The Andrae Crouch SingersProducer – Michael Jackson | 3:40 |
| 23 | –Michael Jackson | BadArranged By [Rhythm] – Christopher Currell, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones | 4:06 |
| 24 | –Michael Jackson | She's Out Of My LifeArranged By [Strings] – Johnny MandelGuitar – Larry CarltonWritten-By – Tom Bahler | 3:37 |
| 25 | –Michael Jackson | ThrillerArranged By [Vocals, Synthesizer] – Rod TempertonEffects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce SwedienRap – Vincent Price | 5:14 |
| 26 | –Michael Jackson | BenWritten-By – Don Black, Walter Scharf | 2:46 |
| 27 | –Michael Jackson And Mystery Girl | In The ClosetArranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Teddy RileyProducer – Michael Jackson, Teddy RileyWritten-By – Michael J. Jackson, Teddy Riley | 4:48 |
| 28 | –Michael Jackson | Rock With YouArranged By [Strings] – Ben WrightArranged By [Vocals] – Rod TempertonBass – Bobby WatsonElectric Piano – David "Hawk" WolinskiSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Michael Boddicker | 3:23 |
| 29 | –Michael Jackson | Billie JeanArranged By [Strings] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer] – Michael JacksonConductor [Strings] – Jeremy Lubbock | 4:53 |
| 30 | –Michael Jackson | Got To Be ThereProducer – Hal DavisWritten-By – Elliot Willensky | 3:25 |
| 31 | –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 |
| 32 | –The Jacksons | Blame It On The BoogieBass – Gary King, Nathan WattsCongas – Claudio Slon, Laudir De OliveiraDrums, Percussion – Rick MorottaEngineer, Mixed By – Don Murray, Peter GranetGuitar – Mike Sembello, Roland Bautista, Tito JacksonKeyboards – Greg PhillinganesWritten-By – David Jackson-Rich, Elmar Krohn, Hans Kampschroer, Michael J. Jackson-Clark, Thomas Meyer | 3:30 |
| 33 | –Michael Jackson | Who Is ItArranged By – Michael JacksonArranged By [Keyboards] – Brad Buxer, David PaichArranged By [Strings] – George Del BarrioProducer – Bill Bottrell, Michael JacksonVoice [Soprano] – Linda Harmon, Michael Jackson | 3:59 |
| 34 | –The Jacksons | Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)Arranged By [Horns And Strings] – Tom Tom "84"Arranged By [Vocals] – The JacksonsDrums – Ed GreenEngineer, Mixed By – Don Murray, Peter GranetGuitar – Tito JacksonKeyboards – Greg PhillinganesKeyboards, Synthesizer – Michael BoddickerPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaWritten-By – Michael J. Jackson, Randy Jackson | 3:45 |
| 35 | –Michael Jackson | Earth SongChoir – Andrae Crouch SingersCo-producer – Bill BottrellKeyboards – David PaichProducer – David Foster, Michael JacksonProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro | 5:02 |
| 36 | –Michael Jackson | Heal The WorldArranged By [Choir] – John BahlerArranged By [Prelude], Conductor [Prelude] – Marty PaichComposed By [Prelude] – Marty PaichDrums – 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 |
| 37 | –Michael Jackson | Smooth CriminalArranged By [Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonHandclaps [Clap] – Michael JacksonNoises [Creaking And Heavy Breathing] – Frank Dileo | 4:17 |
| 38 | –Michael Jackson | Don't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughArranged By [Percussion] – Michael JacksonArranged By [Strings] – Ben WrightBacking Vocals [Additional] – Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Paulette McWilliams, Zedric WilliamsPercussion – Michael Jackson, Paulinho Da Costa, Randy Jackson, Richard Heath | 3:56 |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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| 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 |
| EICP-20051 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp, Ltd, Blu) | Epic | EICP-20051 | Japan | 2009 |
| 88697571192 | Michael Jackson | The Essential Michael Jackson (2xCD, Comp) | Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions | 88697571192 | Europe | 2005 |
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