{"title":"Michael Jackson","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Michael Jackson\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958, the eighth of ten Jackson children. He launched his recording career at age 5 as the lead vocalist of the Jackson 5 (with brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon) on Motown Records. After Jackson 5 success across the late 1960s and 1970s, his solo career launched in earnest with Off the Wall (1979), produced by Quincy Jones. His 1982 album Thriller - also produced by Jones - became the highest-selling album in history, with over 70 million copies sold worldwide. The Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean music videos transformed MTV and music video as art form. He continued releasing material across multiple decades with Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995). He faced controversies including child sexual abuse allegations (with criminal acquittal in 2005 but ongoing civil litigation). He died on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles at age 50 from acute propofol intoxication administered by his physician Conrad Murray (who was subsequently convicted of involuntary manslaughter). His foundational influence on contemporary pop, R\u0026amp;B, and broader popular music is widely cited as one of the most important contributions to the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Jackson's sound combines pop, R\u0026amp;B, soul, funk, dance-pop, rock, and disco with his distinctive vocal delivery (use of vocal hiccups, gasps, and falsetto), choreographic innovation, and arrangements drawing on classic R\u0026amp;B traditions alongside progressive expansion into rock and contemporary dance music. His foundational influence on contemporary pop, music video as art form, and broader popular music is widely documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGot to Be There (1972, Motown) - solo debut while in Jackson 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff the Wall (1979, Epic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThriller (1982, Epic) - highest-selling album in history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBad (1987, Epic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDangerous (1991, Epic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995, Epic) - double album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix (1997, Epic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvincible (2001, Epic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Epic Records pressings of the late-1970s through 1990s Michael Jackson catalog are foundational items in popular music collecting. Multiple anniversary editions (including the 25th anniversary and 40th anniversary Thriller editions), audiophile reissues (Mobile Fidelity, Acoustic Sounds, Tone Poet), and the comprehensive Sony\/Legacy reissue programs have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Michael Jackson typically start with Thriller (1982) or Off the Wall (1979). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop\/Indie-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rnb-soul-vinyl-records\"\u003eR\u0026amp;B And Soul\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"michael-jackson-bad-vinyl","title":"Bad LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBad produced ten chart-topping singles, nine ground-breaking short films and to date, the Bad album has generated more than 45 million units in sales\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540789047479,"sku":"210000034968","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/aepi-43741-114069-03142016121518-3767.jpg?v=1781154271"},{"product_id":"michael-jackson-thriller-vinyl","title":"Thriller LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased November 30, 1982, Thriller would go on to break all sales records while garnering a record seven Top 10 singles and 12 Grammy nominations\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540789342391,"sku":"210000037793","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/aepi-43731-114071-03142016122054-9997.jpg?v=1781154274"},{"product_id":"michael-jackson-off-the-wall-vinyl","title":"Off the Wall LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited vinyl LP repressing in gatefold jacket. Off the Wall is the fifth solo studio album by Michael Jackson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540804284599,"sku":"210000034989","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/61df9dmmgfl-sl1000.jpg?v=1781154327"},{"product_id":"michael-jackson-number-ones-vinyl","title":"Number Ones 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable for the first time on vinyl, Number Ones features 18 of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits. 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It dutifully chronicles 13 hits from The Jackson 5, The Jacksons, and Michael's solo work, covering everything from \"Off The Wall\" funk to \"Thriller\" pop spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540973072567,"sku":"210000105118","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4502189-3549258.jpg?v=1781154918"},{"product_id":"michael-jackson-thriller-cd","title":"Thriller CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Jackson's \"Thriller\" CD is an iconic collection that continues to captivate listeners with tracks like \"Billie Jean\" and \"Beat It.\" This masterpiece, released under Sony Legacy, defines the pop genre with its infectious hooks and groundbreaking soundscapes. Don't miss the chance to experience the album that redefined music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772776329399,"sku":"210000034959","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2873730.jpg?v=1782828386"},{"product_id":"michael-jackson-off-the-wall-cd","title":"Off the Wall CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Jackson's \"Off the Wall\" spins like a spark plug igniting the dance floor, blasting out of the speakers at a vintage club. With definitive tracks like \"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough\" and \"Rock with You,\" this CD is drenched in the vibrant pulse of late 70s pop, capturing an era when funky grooves ruled the night. Epic's production turns each beat into a thunderous rally cry, daring you to move as the funk calls your name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785684791479,"sku":"210000049175","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3773348.jpg?v=1783045648"},{"product_id":"michael-jackson-dangerous-vinyl","title":"Dangerous LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Jackson's Dangerous LP is a striking departure from his Quincy Jones era. The album weaves pop and R\u0026amp;B with the sharp pulse of new jack swing, all coated in opulent production. Chart-toppers like \"Black or White\" and \"Remember the Time\" are mere highlights in this recalibration of early '90s music's landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785826873527,"sku":"210000048289","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2825829-3595330.jpg?v=1783046033"},{"product_id":"michael-jackson-thriller-vinyl-picture-disc","title":"Thriller LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe vinyl pressing of Thriller, originally released in 1982, is known as the best selling album in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785935007927,"sku":"210000049155","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/thriller-mj.jpg?v=1783046333"},{"product_id":"michael-jackson-thriller-vinyl-25th-anniv","title":"Thriller 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 25th anniversary edition of Michael Jackson's Thriller celebrates the groundbreaking album with eight bonus tracks, five of them previously unreleased. 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The era was significant as it laid the groundwork for the evolution of pop music, resonating with a generation that embraced its innovative sound. The tracks selected here underscore the cultural impact of Jackson's artistry during this transformative time in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48908498174135,"sku":"210000107517","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/michael-jackson.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}