I'm not a fan at all, I just thought this was a great idea...

http://www.sonybmgmusic.c...ws/1745/0/

Twenty of Jackson's singles are going to be re-released on DualDiscs. Basically, a DualDisc has a CD layer glued to one side and a DVD layer glued to the other side. You just flip the disc over accordingly - dependant on whether you're sticking the disc in a CD player or DVD player.

http://www.dualdisc.com/

p.s. Talking of DualDiscs - I want this: http://www.sonymusicstore...kuId=90079

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Your avatar picture, was his name John Carrington? I used to watch Dynasty but I can't remember the name.
He's dead now, isn't he? I mean the actor. I can't think of his name either.
Dynasty, Dallas, even Knot's Landing. I loved those shows. Dallas was my favorite. Oh and Falcon's Crest. Ahhh, memories.
But if you look at those show now, they really suck. Oh well.

We know. I've had them pre-ordered on the cheap for the last 3 months already.

Only the single mix and ONE remix per disc

Another wasted opportunity

Some artists like Depeche Mode or Erasure include every available mix + b-sides on their single re-releases. That's what I call a worthy release

You can't do that to enter the British charts though. They're restricted to 20 minutes running time or they'll be totally excluded from the chart.

Funny that the artists I mentioned are British whereas Mr Jackson is not.

Some artists think of their fans and some only want success

Erm yes, and they release all those Maxi singles that aren't elligable for the chart. Their hardcore fans buy the 1;99 releases with absolutely nothing on them to get them in the chart. Plus, they're "electronic" acts that are known for remixes.

These Dual Disc things are supposed to have the original tracklists for the original singles, hence why all the 80s ones only have the acappella and extended mix tracks.

Ellie said:

But the remix on the 'Beat It' single is a Moby remix from the nineties, isn't it? Or was that the 'Billie Jean' single? I can't find a link to it now.

Ellie said:

Why should he be concerend with entering the British charts with songs that are already huge hits.
I think it's unfair to fans by restricting mixes just so he can top the charts. Or at the very least he could make the singles multiformatted. One disc with 2 tracks and another with all the mixes.
This is just silly and it's indeed a wasted opportunity.

jayaredee said:

Yes it is unfair, I agree. However, I seriously doubt Sony or Michael really are doing for the fans. I think they are doing it to get Michael on the charts, and his music back on the radio. They are probably wanting the first thing people think of when they think of Michael to be his awesome music, and not "child molestation" or "2005 trial." I think it is a good idea from the marketing side of things. (And yes I ordered mine from hmv already) but I wish Michael would get on his game and release a b-sides collection already. "The Ultimate Collection" was a step in the right direction, but then "The Essential" took two steps back. Maybe one day...

Ellie said:

I ordered mine from hmv - but I live in America. Is there a place I can order them cheaper?

jayaredee said:

If you think Michael Jackson himself has had anything at all to do with the tracklisting of these things then you're sorely mistaken. He's listed as erm, "Executive Producer" but he barely touched the project. He's not even signed to the label.

I do wonder why that utter WANK Moby remix is on the Beat It single though. The Brothers In Rhythm mix of Wanna Be Startin Somethin isn't, and that's a million times better. Same for the Masters At Work mix of Rock With You. That "Remix Series" from the HIStory singles in 95-96 was excellent. Real value for money too, but that was before the chart officials put in all those silly rules about running times and number of tracks allowed
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JasonStar said:

Oh, I got them from HMV website too, but I pre-ordered them when they'd put them up at their average prices for singles. Then when Sony released more details they yanked up the prices to £4.99 each and £9.99 for the Thriller box. I get them all for £3.99 including the box.

shygirl said:

His name was John Forsythe and his Character's name was Blake Carrington. I don't think he is dead.

What is the point of this. Can't you just buy Number 1s cd and or video? Seems like this is only for the collector.

Can someone post a tracklist?

SINGLE 1
includes box)
Thriller 13:40 – video
Thriller – single 4.06
Thriller – Album version 5.58

SINGLE 2
Don't stop 'Til You Get Enough 04:11 - video
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough 3.55
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough 5.52

SINGLE 3
Rock With You 3:21– video
Rock With You 3.23
Rock With You (Masters At Work Remix) 5.29

SINGLE 4
Billie Jean 4:54 - video
Billie Jean 4.53
Billie Jean (Original 12”) 6.22

SINGLE 5
Beat it 4:56 - video
Beat It 4.18
Beat It (Moby’s Sub Mix) 6.11

SINGLE 6
Bad 4:20 – video
Bad 4.08
Bad (Dance Extended Mix Inc. False Fade) 8.24

SINGLE 7
The Way You Make Me Feel 6.43 – video
The Way You Make Me Feel – 7” version - 4.25
The Way You Make Me Feel (Extended Dance Mix) 7.52

SINGLE 8
Dirty Diana – 5.08 - video
Dirty Diana – 4:40
Dirty Diana – Instrumental 4:40

SINGLE 9
Smooth Criminal 4.11 – video
Smooth Criminal 4.17
Smooth Criminal (Extended Dance Mix) 7.46

SINGLE 10
Leave Me Alone 4:36 – video
Leave Me Alone 4.39
Another Part Of Me Extended Dance Mix 6.18

SINGLE 11
Black Or White 11.00 – video
Black Or White – 7” version 3.23
Black Or White C&C Remix – C&C House with guitar radio mix – 3.50

SINGLE 12
Remember The Time 9:15 – video
Remember The Time – 4.03
Remember The Time – New Jack Jazz Mix – 5.06

SINGLE 13
In The Closet 6:02 - video
In The Closet – Single Version 7” Edit – 4.48
In The Closet – Club Mix – 8.02

SINGLE 14
Jam 8:01 – video
Jam – 7” Edit – 4.12
Jam – Steve Silk Hurley Mix – 6.20

SINGLE 15
Heal The World 7:31 – video
Heal The World
Will You Be There 5.22

SINGLE 16
You Are Not Alone 5:37- video
You Are Not Alone – Radio Edit – 4.36
You Are Not Alone – Classic Clubmix 07.37

SINGLE 17
Earth Song 7:29 – video
Earth Song – Radio Edit – 5.02
Earth Song – Hani’s Extended Radio Experience 4.34

SINGLE 18
They Don't Care About Us 7:16 – video
They Don’t Care About Us – LP Edit – 4.11
They Don’t Care About Us – Love To Infinity’s Walk In The Park Mix - 7.19

SINGLE 19
Stranger In Moscow 5:32 – video
Stranger In Moscow – 5.44
Stranger In Moscow – Tees In The House Club Mix 6.55

SINGLE 20
Blood On The Dance Floor 4:15 – video
Blood On The Dance Floor – Single Edit 4.13
Blood On The Dance Floor – Fire Island Vocal Mix 8.58

michael fans

was there ever a video for "human nature"? i'm sure i saw a short clip once, parts of it was animated i think

Wow, they could've done a lot more with this.

mancabdriver said:

SWV sampled the song and they made a video.

Yes there is a video for 'Human Nature'.

Ellie said:

Yeah i never considered that, good point. Well it seems like the tracklistings posted here aren't as bad as i thought.

Is there a site where i can see the official mixes to his singles. I would be much interested.

JasonStar said:

It's actually a smarter idea than i thought. Getting these tracks rotated heavily on radio may open the doors for his upcoming album.

mancabdriver said:

Nope, that animated clip was just made for that silly segment in Moonwalker. Nothing else was done with it. When MTV used to do rundowns of MJ singles in the 90s they'd always play that feckin' awful live performance of it from Dangerous, Bucharest

jayaredee said:

For later singles I always find Matt'sCDSingles site quite good: http://www.mattscdsingles...1_723.html

PANDURITO said:

Not even the full length SC video !