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Artist profile · 24/09/2026

Michael Jackson

GaryBorn in 1958Compilations15 vinyl albums
Born in Gary, Indiana in 1958, Michael Jackson moved from Motown child prodigy to solo pop, soul, funk and dance architect across the vinyl era and beyond.
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From Thriller to scarce 2001 Invincible LPs, pressings range from everyday copies to serious collector targets.

Michael Jackson's catalog spans Motown LPs, Epic blockbusters and posthumous studio projects, with 12 studio albums from Got to Be There in 1972 to Xscape in 2014. For vinyl collectors, the key run is Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad and Dangerous, where disco, funk, rock guitar, new jack swing and R&B production meet pressings from the US, Europe, Japan and beyond.

On Vinyles.com, his catalog crosses Pop, Funk/Soul/RnB/Disco and compilations, with real time comparison useful for common reissues, color editions and higher priced originals.

Discography

Michael Jackson discography

Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.

Ben

Michael Jackson

1972Studio
  • Vinyl 4
  • CD 3
  • Cassette 1

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Anthology

Anthology

Michael Jackson

1986Compilation
  • Vinyl
  • CD 1
  • Cassette 1

Bad

Michael Jackson

1987Studio
  • Vinyl 10
  • CD 18
  • Cassette 3

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All of It (Bucharest live October 92)

All of It (Bucharest live October 92)

Michael Jackson

1993Live
  • Vinyl
  • CD
  • Cassette
Heal the World Tour 92

Heal the World Tour 92

Michael Jackson

1994Live
  • Vinyl
  • CD
  • Cassette
Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

1996Live
  • Vinyl
  • CD
  • Cassette
Michael Jackson & Jackson 5: The Motown Years

Michael Jackson & Jackson 5: The Motown Years

Michael Jackson

2007Compilation
  • Vinyl
  • CD 2
  • Cassette
King of Pop

King of Pop

Michael Jackson

2008Compilation
  • Vinyl
  • CD 8
  • Cassette
The Remix Suite

The Remix Suite

Michael Jackson

2009Remix
  • Vinyl 1
  • CD 1
  • Cassette
Live at Wembley July 16, 1988

Live at Wembley July 16, 1988

Michael Jackson

2012Live
  • Vinyl
  • CD
  • Cassette
Bad Live In Yokohama

Bad Live In Yokohama

Michael Jackson

2016Live
  • Vinyl
  • CD
  • Cassette
Yokohama Stadium, Japan (Bad World Tour Live 1987-1989)

Yokohama Stadium, Japan (Bad World Tour Live 1987-1989)

Michael Jackson

2017Live
  • Vinyl
  • CD
  • Cassette

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Signature songs

  1. 01Billie JeanThriller · 1982
  2. 02Beat ItThriller · 1982
  3. 03ThrillerThriller · 1982
  4. 04Don't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughOff The Wall · 1979
  5. 05Rock With YouOff The Wall · 1979
  6. 06P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Thriller · 1982
  7. 07Human NatureThriller · 1982
  8. 08Smooth CriminalBad · 1987

Essentials

3 Michael Jackson albums you need to own

Our picks, approved by the editors.

  1. #1 · 1982
    Epic

    Thriller

    With Billie Jean, Beat It and Thriller, Jackson connects R&B, rock and pop video. The album earns him 8 Grammys in one night in 1984, with Quincy Jones producing.

    Released 19829 tracksLabel Epic
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  2. #2 · 1979
    Epic

    Off the Wall

    His first major adult album with Quincy Jones sends Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough and Rock with You to US No. 1. Its disco, soul and pop blend sets up Thriller.

    Released 197910 tracksLabel Epic
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  3. #3 · 1987
    Epic

    Bad

    Bad delivers five Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles, from I Just Can't Stop Loving You to Dirty Diana. It is also the last Jackson studio album produced by Quincy Jones.

    Released 198710 tracksLabel Epic
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B-side

B-side: the hidden stories of Michael Jackson

Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.

01Studio

Billie Jean, 91 takes to keep take two

At Westlake Audio, Bruce Swedien counted 91 vocal takes for Billie Jean. The vocal used on Thriller was still take 2, a detail Swedien cited to show Jackson’s precision.

1982Westlake Audio, Los Angeles
02Vinyl

Thriller had to be cut down for the groove

Quincy Jones recalled that one side of Thriller ran past 27 minutes, far above the 18 or 19 minutes ideal for strong vinyl sound. The test sounded bad, then the team removed songs.

1982Westlake Audio, Los Angeles
03Guitar

Eddie Van Halen reshaped Beat It’s bridge

In 1982, Eddie Van Halen first thought Quincy Jones’s call was a prank. In the studio, he changed Beat It’s middle section and improvised two solos, without taking a fee.

1982Los Angeles
04Refusal

Prince turned down Wesley Snipes’s Bad role

Jackson asked Prince to play his adversary in Martin Scorsese’s Bad video. Prince told Chris Rock in 1997 that he stopped at the opening line, "Your butt is mine".

1987Brooklyn
05Cover

Five drawings before the Dangerous mask

Mark Ryden prepared five pencil drawings for Dangerous after meeting Jackson in the studio. Only one was chosen, then the artist spent more than six months on the final painting.

1991Sony Music, Los Angeles

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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Where was Michael Jackson born?

Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, United States, on 29 August 1958.

Where did Michael Jackson die?

He died in Los Angeles, California, on 25 June 2009.

Which Michael Jackson albums are essential on vinyl?

Start with Thriller, Off the Wall and Bad. They cover the key Epic LP years, from disco and boogie to funk, pop rock and soul.

How many studio albums are in Michael Jackson's catalog?

His studio catalog counts 12 albums, from Got to Be There and Ben in 1972 to the posthumous Xscape in 2014.

Is Thriller expensive on vinyl?

Tracked Thriller LP prices range from 15.0 to 112.5, with a median of 63.75 across the available sample.

Which Michael Jackson vinyl is especially collectible?

Invincible is a strong collector target. Tracked LP listings range from 39.51 to 450.0, with original 2001 Epic copies priced far higher than later options.

Can I compare Michael Jackson vinyl prices in France?

Yes. Vinyles.com lets listeners in France compare available Michael Jackson LPs, reissues, color editions and compilations across the catalog.

Which Michael Jackson LP should a French newcomer hear first?

For a first LP in France, Thriller is the clearest entry point, then Off the Wall for disco funk warmth and Bad for a sharper late 1980s sound.

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Sources & method

This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.

  • WP
    Wikipedia
    Encyclopaedic data and biography
  • MB
    MusicBrainz
    Artist metadata, dates, type
  • DG
    Discogs
    Discography, pressings and market prices
  • LF
    Last.fm
    Listeners, plays, similar artists
  • VC
    Vinyles.com
    In-house catalog, prices and availability
  • PH
    Photo
    Wikimedia Commons, Matthew Rolston, Public domain

Our method

  1. Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
  2. Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.
Last updated: 24/09/2026