-2009-: Michael Jackson Remixes And Rarities -2cd-

| 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 |

The compilation features a mix of original extended versions and later remixes. Some tracks listed as "12' Mix" are actually the standard album or original 12" versions. CD 1: Original 12" Versions and Radio Edits

Following Michael Jackson's tragic death on June 25, 2009, a massive wave of tributes and posthumous releases flooded the market. Among these was a 2-CD set titled "Remixes And Rarities," which appeared that same year. According to several collector databases, this compilation was unique in that it was . Michael Jackson Remixes And Rarities -2CD- -2009-

The year 2009 stands as one of the most volatile and significant chapters in modern pop music history. Michael Jackson was actively preparing for his This Is It comeback residency at London's O2 Arena when he suddenly passed away.

For audiophiles, the CD offers uncompressed audio quality that captures the punchy dynamics of late-20th-century studio engineering. For collectors, the artwork, tracklist curation, and physical ownership represent a specific moment in time—the immediate, celebratory aftermath of the passing of the greatest entertainer to ever live. Final Thoughts Janet Jackson) | Special U

This 2009 set is particularly valued by collectors because it avoids the "modern" over-processing found in later posthumous projects like Xscape or Immortal . Instead, it acts as an archive of the that DJs used during Michael's actual career. While some track titles on the packaging are noted as slightly inaccurate (e.g., "Billie Jean 12' Mix" is actually the "Original 12" Version"), the audio remains a solid representation of his dancefloor legacy.

The appeal here is witnessing Michael’s creative process. The "Rarities" often include: Some tracks listed as "12' Mix" are actually

The release of the compilation offers an intriguing look into the King of Pop's extensive catalog, arriving during a year of immense global renewed interest in his work. Unlike official estate-driven box sets, this particular 2-CD collection is often identified as an unofficial release , primarily circulating in regions like Russia. The Sound of 2009: Remixed and Unveiled

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