Michael Jackson - HIStory Past, Present And Future Book 1 3LP Original Vinyl

Artist: Michael Jackson

Title: HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I

Label: Epic / MJJ Productions

Catalogue Number: EPC 474709 1

Country: Europe

Original Release Year: 1995

Pressing Year: 1995 Original Pressing

Format: 3 × Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I is Michael Jackson's ambitious 1995 triple vinyl release, combining a greatest hits collection with an album of entirely new material. The first two LPs celebrate Jackson's extraordinary career with fifteen of his biggest hits, while the third LP presents the powerful HIStory Continues, featuring some of his most personal and politically charged recordings.

The album debuted at No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart and became one of the best-selling double albums of all time, showcasing Jackson's evolution from global pop icon to socially conscious songwriter.

Featuring classics including Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller, Black Or White, alongside new recordings such as Scream, You Are Not Alone, Earth Song, They Don't Care About Us, Stranger In Moscow and Childhood, HIStory remains one of Michael Jackson's most celebrated and collectible vinyl releases.

Pressing Notes

Original 1995 Epic/MJJ 3LP pressing, catalogue number EPC 474709 1. Issued in a deluxe gatefold sleeve complete with the original 52-page colour booklet, this lavish package was one of the most elaborate vinyl releases of the 1990s. Complete original copies with all three records and the booklet have become increasingly sought after by collectors due to the comparatively limited vinyl production at the time.

Track Listing

LP One – HIStory Begins

Side One

• Billie Jean
• The Way You Make Me Feel
• Black Or White
• Rock With You

Side Two

• She's Out Of My Life
• Bad
• I Just Can't Stop Loving You
• Man In The Mirror

LP Two – HIStory Begins

Side Three

• Thriller
• Beat It
• The Girl Is Mine
• Remember The Time

Side Four

• Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
• Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
• Heal The World

LP Three – HIStory Continues

Side Five

• Scream
• They Don't Care About Us
• Stranger In Moscow
• This Time Around

Side Six

• Earth Song
• D.S.
• Money
• Come Together
• You Are Not Alone
• Childhood
• Tabloid Junkie
• 2 Bad
• History
• Little Susie
• Smile

Additional Information

• Original 1995 pressing
• Epic / MJJ Productions
• Catalogue Number: EPC 474709 1
• Complete with original 52-page colour booklet
• Deluxe gatefold sleeve
• 3 × 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LPs
• Features Scream
• Features Earth Song
• Features They Don't Care About Us
• Features Stranger In Moscow
• Includes Michael Jackson's greatest hits and studio recordings
• Highly collectible original 1995 vinyl edition

Condition

• Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
• Records: Very Good Plus (VG+)
• Booklet: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)
Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)
Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)
A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)
Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)
Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)
Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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