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arranged by Michael Jackson
arranged by [arrangements] Brad Buxer
arranged by [arrangements] Bruce Swedien
arranged by [arrangements] Dallas Austin
arranged by [arrangements] Jeremy Lubbock
arranged by [arrangements] Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
arranged by [arrangements] Johnny Mandel
arranged by [arrangements] Michael Jackson
arranged by [arrangements] R. Kelly
arranged by [arrangements] René Moore
arranged by [horn arrangements] Jerry Hey
arranged by [horn arrangements] Michael Jackson
arranged by [keyboard arrangements] Michael Jackson
arranged by [orchestral arrangements] David Foster
arranged by [orchestral arrangements] Elmer Bernstein
arranged by [orchestral arrangements] Marty Paich
arranged by [orchestral arrangements] William Ross
arranged by [rhythm arrangements] Christopher Currell
arranged by [rhythm arrangements] David Paich
arranged by [rhythm arrangements] Glen Ballard
arranged by [rhythm arrangements] Greg Phillinganes
arranged by [rhythm arrangements] Michael Jackson
arranged by [rhythm arrangements] Quincy Jones
arranged by [rhythm arrangements] Rod Temperton
arranged by [rhythm arrangements] Teddy Riley
arranged by [sequencer arrangements] Brad Buxer
arranged by [sequencer arrangements] Michael Jackson
arranged by [string arrangement] Michael Jackson
arranged by [string arrangements] Benjamin Wright
arranged by [string arrangements] Jerry Hey
arranged by [string arrangements] Johnny Mandel
arranged by [synthesizer arrangements] David Foster
arranged by [synthesizer arrangements] David Paich
arranged by [synthesizer arrangements] Glen Ballard
arranged by [synthesizer arrangements] Jerry Hey
arranged by [synthesizer arrangements] Michael Jackson
arranged by [synthesizer arrangements] Quincy Jones
arranged by [synthesizer arrangements] Rod Temperton
arranged by [synthesizer arrangements] Teddy Riley
arranged by [vocal arrangements] Andraé Crouch
arranged by [vocal arrangements] Janet Jackson
arranged by [vocal arrangements] Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
arranged by [vocal arrangements] John Bahler
arranged by [vocal arrangements] John Barnes
arranged by [vocal arrangements] Michael Jackson
arranged by [vocal arrangements] Quincy Jones
arranged by [vocal arrangements] Rod Temperton
art direction David Coleman
art direction Nancy Donald
art direction Stephen Walker
artwork [sculpture] Diana Walczak
artwork, photography by Annie Leibovitz
artwork, photography by David Nordahl
artwork, photography by Gottfried Helnwein
artwork, photography by Greg Gorman
artwork, photography by Harrison Funk
artwork, photography by Jonathan Exley
artwork, photography by Lester Cohen
artwork, photography by Matthew Rolston
artwork, photography by Nate Giorgio
artwork, photography by Sam Emerson
artwork, photography by Stephan Vaughan
artwork, photography by Steven Paul Whitsitt
backing vocals [additional background vocals] Boyz II Men
backing vocals [additional background vocals] Bryan Loren
backing vocals [additional background vocals] Carolyn Dennis
backing vocals [additional background vocals] Gloria Augustus
backing vocals [additional background vocals] Jackie Gouche
backing vocals [additional background vocals] Linda McCrary
backing vocals [additional background vocals] Michael McCary
backing vocals [additional background vocals] Nathan Morris
backing vocals [additional background vocals] R. Kelly
backing vocals [additional background vocals] Shawn Stockman
backing vocals [additional background vocals] The Andraé Crouch Singers
backing vocals [additional background vocals] Wanya Morris
backing vocals [background vocals] Augie Johnson
backing vocals [background vocals] Becky Lopez
backing vocals [background vocals] Bunny Hull
backing vocals [background vocals] Christa Larson
backing vocals [background vocals] James Ingram
backing vocals [background vocals] Jim Gilstrap
backing vocals [background vocals] Julia Waters
backing vocals [background vocals] Maxine Waters
backing vocals [background vocals] Mortonette Jenkins
backing vocals [background vocals] Oren Waters
backing vocals [background vocals] Paulette McWilliams
backing vocals [background vocals] The Andraé Crouch Singers
backing vocals [background vocals] The John Bahler Singers
backing vocals [background vocals] The Winans
backing vocals [background vocals] Zedric Williams
bass Bobby Watson
bass Colin Wolfe
bass David Paich
bass Doug Grigsby
bass Guy Pratt
bass Keith Rouster
bass Louis Johnson
bass Nathan East
bass Steve Lukather
bass Terry Jackson
bass Wayne Pedzwater
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Angie Fisher
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Caleena Campbell
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Charity Young
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Chauna Bryant
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Coy Mattison
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Crystal Grant
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Crystal Jackson
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Crystal Pounds
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Jania
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Kandy Johnson
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Kimberly Johnson
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Nikisha Grier
tracks 2-2 choir [children's choir (los angeles)] Rhonda Hoskins
tracks 2-10 choir [children's choir (new york)] Brandi Stewart
tracks 2-10 choir [children's choir (new york)] Brian Jones
tracks 2-10 choir [children's choir (new york)] Caryn Jones
tracks 2-10 choir [children's choir (new york)] Jonathon Ungar
tracks 2-10 choir [children's choir (new york)] Natalia Harris
tracks 2-10 choir [children's choir (new york)] Reeve Carney
tracks 2-10 choir [children's choir (new york)] Tracy Spindler
concertmaster Gerald Vinci
conductor Jeremy Lubbock
conductor Jerry Hey
conductor Marty Paich
conductor [children's choirs] Annette Sanders
conductor [children's choirs] Maxi Anderson
conductor [children's choirs] Michael Boddicker
conductor [orchestras] Elmer Bernstein
conductor [orchestras] Jeremy Lubbock
conductor [orchestras] Suzie Katayama
conductor [orchestras] William Ross
consultant [vocal consultant] Seth Riggs
coordinator [orchestras coordinated by] Jesse Levy
coordinator [orchestras coordinated by] Nathan Kaproff
coordinator [production coordinator] Rachel Smith
cover [cover image] Kleiser-Walczak Construction Co.
drum programming Andrew Scheps
drum programming Douglas Getschal
drum programming Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
drum programming Peter Mokran
drums Bryan Loren
drums Jeff Porcaro
drums John Robinson
drums Leon Ndugu Chancler
drums, percussion Bill Bottrell
drums, percussion Bobby Brooks
drums, percussion Bruce Swedien
drums, percussion Bryan Loren
drums, percussion Buddy Williams
drums, percussion Chuck Wild
drums, percussion Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
drums, percussion Michael Jackson
drums, percussion Omar Hakim
drums, percussion René Moore
drums, percussion Simon Franglen
drums, percussion Steve Ferrone
effects Bruce Cannon
effects Bruce Swedien
electric piano [rhodes] David "Hawk" Wolinski
electric piano [rhodes] Greg Phillinganes
engineer [additional engineering] Andrew Scheps
engineer [additional engineering] Bill Bottrell
engineer [additional engineering] Bobby Brooks
engineer [additional engineering] Brad Sundberg
engineer [additional engineering] Brian Malouf
engineer [additional engineering] Claudio Ordenes
engineer [additional engineering] Craig Johnson
engineer [additional engineering] Dan Wallin
engineer [additional engineering] Dave Way
engineer [additional engineering] Donn Landee
engineer [additional engineering] Eddie DeLena
engineer [additional engineering] Felipe Elgueta
engineer [additional engineering] Gary Olazabal
engineer [additional engineering] Harry Maslin
engineer [additional engineering] Humberto Gatica
engineer [additional engineering] Jean-Marie Horvat
engineer [additional engineering] John Van Nest
engineer [additional engineering] Kevin Gilbert
engineer [additional engineering] Matt Forger
engineer [additional engineering] Peter Mokran
engineer [additional engineering] Richard Cottrell
engineer [additional engineering] Rob Hoffman
engineer [additional engineering] Steve Hodge
engineer [assistant] Ben Wallach
engineer [assistant] Bill Easystone
engineer [assistant] Brian Vibberts
engineer [assistant] Carl Glanville
engineer [assistant] Carl Nappa
engineer [assistant] Chris Roberts
engineer [assistant] Chris Theis
engineer [assistant] David Nottingham
engineer [assistant] Gabriel Sutter
engineer [assistant] Glen Marchese
engineer [assistant] Gus Garces
engineer [assistant] Jamie Seyberth
engineer [assistant] Jeff DeMorris
engineer [assistant] Jeff Taylor
engineer [assistant] Jim Champagne
engineer [assistant] Joshua Shapera
engineer [assistant] Julie Last
engineer [assistant] Peter Germansen
engineer [assistant] Rick Dasher
engineer [assistant] Rob Hoffman
engineer [assistant] Ron Lowe
engineer [assistant] Ryan Arnold
engineer [assistant] Stephanie Gylden
engineer [assistant] Tony Duino-Black
engineer [assistant] Trini Alvarez
tracks 2-1 to 2-15 executive-producer Michael Jackson
flugelhorn [the seawind horns] Gary Grant
flugelhorn [the seawind horns] Jerry Hey
flute [the seawind horns] Kim Hutchcroft
flute [the seawind horns] Larry Williams
guitar Bill Bottrell
guitar Christopher Currell
guitar Dann Huff
guitar David Williams
guitar Dean Parks
guitar Eddie Van Halen
guitar Eric Gale
guitar Jeff Mironov
guitar Jen Leigh
guitar Larry Carlton
guitar Marlo Henderson
guitar Michael Jackson
guitar Michael Thompson
guitar Nile Rodgers
guitar Paul Jackson Jr.
guitar Paul Jackson Jr.
guitar Rob Hoffman
guitar Slash
guitar Steve Lukather
guitar Tim Pierce
guitar Trevor Rabin
guitar [special guitar performance] Eddie Van Halen
guitar [special guitar performance] Slash
horns Bill Reichenbach
horns Gary Grant
horns Jerry Hey
horns Kim Hutchcroft
horns Larry Williams
horns [performed by] The Seawind Horns
keyboards, synthesizer Bill Bottrell
keyboards, synthesizer Bill Wolfer
keyboards, synthesizer Brad Buxer
keyboards, synthesizer Brian Banks
keyboards, synthesizer Chuck Wild
keyboards, synthesizer Dallas Austin
keyboards, synthesizer David Foster
keyboards, synthesizer David Paich
keyboards, synthesizer Gary Adante
keyboards, synthesizer Glen Ballard
keyboards, synthesizer Greg Phillinganes
keyboards, synthesizer Greg Smith
keyboards, synthesizer Jasun Martz
keyboards, synthesizer Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
keyboards, synthesizer John Barnes
keyboards, synthesizer Lafayette Carthon
keyboards, synthesizer Michael Boddicker
keyboards, synthesizer Michael Jackson
keyboards, synthesizer R. Kelly
keyboards, synthesizer Randy Kerber
keyboards, synthesizer Randy Waldman
keyboards, synthesizer René Moore
keyboards, synthesizer Robert Arbittier
keyboards, synthesizer Rod Temperton
keyboards, synthesizer Simon Franglen
keyboards, synthesizer Steve Porcaro
keyboards, synthesizer Steve Porcaro
keyboards, synthesizer Teddy Riley
legal [photo and music sample clearance for suzy vaughan associates] Llyswen Vaughan
legal [photo and music sample clearance for suzy vaughan associates] Suzy Vaughan
legal [photo and music sample clearance] Suzy Vaughn Associates
mastered by Bernie Grundman
narrator [narrative by kgb interrogator] Ed Wiesnieski
narrator [narrative by russian boy] Daniel Medvedev
orchestrated by [orchestrations] Brad Buxer
orchestrated by [orchestrations] Emily Bernstein
orchestrated by [orchestrations] Geoff Grace
organ James "Big Jim" Wright
percussion Bill Bottrell
percussion Brad Buxer
percussion Bryan Loren
percussion Christopher Currell
percussion How Now Brown Cow
percussion Michael Jackson
percussion Ollie Brown
percussion Paulinho Da Costa
percussion Randy Jackson
percussion Richard Heath
piano Brad Buxer
piano David Foster
piano David Paich
piano James "Big Jim" Wright
piano John Barnes
piano Jonathan Mackey
programmed by [additional synthesizer programming], sound designer Bobby Brooks
programmed by [additional synthesizer programming], sound designer Chuck Wild
programmed by [additional synthesizer programming], sound designer Darryl Ross
programmed by [additional synthesizer programming], sound designer Michael Boddicker
programmed by [additional synthesizer programming], sound designer Roberta Swedien
programmed by [additional synthesizer programming], sound designer Scott Pittinsky
programmed by [computer programming], technician [technical direction assistance] Craig Johnson
programmed by [synclavier programming] Andrew Scheps
programmed by [synclavier programming] Simon Franglen
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Andrew Scheps
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Anthony Marinelli
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Arnie Schulze
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Bill Wolfer
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Bobby Brooks
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Brad Buxer
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Brian Banks
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Chris Palmero
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Chuck Wild
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Gregg Mangiafico
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Jason Miles
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Jeff Bova
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Kevin Gilbert
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Larry Williams
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Michael Boddicker
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Peter Mokran
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Rick Sheppard
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Rob Hoffman
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Simon Franglen
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Steve Porcaro
programmed by [synthesizer programming] Wayne Cobham
rap [rap performance] L.T.B.
rap [rap performance] Notorious B.I.G.
rap [rap performance] Shaquille O'Neal
rap [rap performance] Vincent Price
realization [orchestral] Steve Porcaro
recorded by [additional recording], mixed by [additional mixing] Bill Bottrell
recorded by [additional recording], mixed by [additional mixing] Dave Way
recorded by [additional recording], mixed by [additional mixing] Eddie DeLena
recorded by [additional recording], mixed by [additional mixing] Steve Hodge
recorded by [additional recording], mixed by [additional mixing] Teddy Riley
recorded by [additional recording], mixed by [additional mixing] W.J.R.
recorded by, mixed by Bruce Swedien
saxophone [the seawind horns] Kim Hutchcroft
saxophone [the seawind horns] Larry Williams
tracks 2-13 soloist [child] Leah Frazier
tracks 2-14 soloist [child] Markita Prescott
soloist [hammond b3 midi organ solo] Jimmy Smith
soloist [violin solo] Paul Peabody
sounds [intro soundscapes and sound effects] Andrew Scheps
sounds [intro soundscapes and sound effects] Brad Buxer
sounds [intro soundscapes and sound effects] Bruce Swedien
sounds [intro soundscapes and sound effects] Chuck Wild
sounds [intro soundscapes and sound effects] Matt Forger
synth [synth bass] Bryan Loren
synth [synth bass] Greg Phillinganes
synth [synth bass] Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
synthesizer [synclavier] Christopher Currell
synthesizer [synclavier] Tom Bahler
technician [technical director] Brad Sundberg
technician [technical director] Craig Johnson
technician [technical director] Matt Forger
technician [technical director] Thom Russo
trombone [the seawind horns] Bill Reichenbach
trumpet [the seawind horns] Gary Grant
trumpet [the seawind horns] Jerry Hey
tracks 2-1 vocals [solo vocals], backing vocals [background vocals] Janet Jackson
vocals [solo vocals], backing vocals [background vocals] Michael Jackson
tracks 1-11 vocals [solo vocals], backing vocals [background vocals] Paul McCartney
tracks 1-7 vocals [solo vocals], backing vocals [background vocals] Siedah Garrett
voice [background voiceover] Alan Shearman
voice [background voiceover] Anna Mathias
voice [background voiceover] Dawn McMillan
voice [background voiceover] Gregory Martin
voice [background voiceover] Hattie Winston
voice [background voiceover] Jesse Corti
voice [background voiceover] Maurice LaMarche
voice [background voiceover] Philip Proctor
voice [background voiceover] Rodger Bumpass
voice [background voiceover] Susan Silo
voice [voiceover performance] Andres McKenzie
voice [voiceover performance] Ashley Farell
voice [voiceover performance] L.T.B.
Manufactured By Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Limited
Manufactured By Epic
Phonographic Copyright (p) MJJ Productions Inc.
Copyright (c) MJJ Productions Inc.
Licensed From ATV Music Corp.
Licensed From BMG Classics
Produced For Quincy Jones Productions
Produced For MJJ Productions Inc.
Produced For Flyte Tyme Productions, Inc.
Produced For Darp, Inc.
Produced For Chartmaker, Inc.
Produced For Bass Productions (2)
Produced For Bruce And Rene Music, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) Telarc International Corporation
Copyright (c) Mijac Music
Copyright (c) Éditions Durand
Copyright (c) Jerry Bock Enterprises
Copyright (c) Mayerling Productions Ltd.
Published By Mijac Music
Published By Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Published By Ignorant Music
Published By Wb Music Corp.
Published By Rodsongs
Published By Almo Music Corp.
Published By Fiddleback Music Publishing Co. Inc.
Published By Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc.
Published By Kidada Music, Inc.
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Published By Hudmar Publishing Co., Inc.
Published By EMI April Music Inc.
Published By Flyte Tyme Tunes
Published By Black Ice Publishing
Published By Darp Music
Published By Bruce Swedien Music Inc.
Published By Rene Moore Music
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Published By MacLen Music
Published By Zomba Songs Inc.
Published By R. Kelly Publishing, Inc.
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Published By Unforgettable Songs
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Published By Rush Groove Music
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Published By Protoons
Published By Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
Recorded At Ocean Way Recording
Recorded At Record One, Los Angeles
Recorded At Larrabee Sound Studios
Recorded At Record Plant, Los Angeles
Recorded At Westlake Audio
Recorded At Cherokee Studios
Recorded At Smoketree Ranch
Recorded At Toad Hall Studio
Recorded At Allen Zentz Recording
Recorded At The Hit Factory
Recorded At Sony Music Studios, New York City
Recorded At Soundcastle
Recorded At Todd-AO Scoring Stage
Recorded At Warner Brothers Scoring Stage
Recorded At Flyte Tyme Studios
Recorded At Chicago Recording Company
Mixed At Ocean Way Recording
Mixed At Record One, Los Angeles
Mixed At Larrabee Sound Studios
Mixed At Record Plant, Los Angeles
Mixed At Westlake Audio
Mixed At Cherokee Studios
Mixed At Smoketree Ranch
Mixed At Toad Hall Studio
Mixed At Allen Zentz Recording
Mixed At The Hit Factory
Mixed At Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mixed At Soundcastle
Mixed At Todd-AO Scoring Stage
Mixed At Warner Brothers Scoring Stage
Mixed At Flyte Tyme Studios
Mixed At Chicago Recording Company
Mastered At Bernie Grundman Mastering
Glass Mastered At Sony Music Australia
Glass Mastered At SMEA
Issued in a double CD case ('fatbox') with a 52 page booklet. This release is well-known as 'The Silver Discs'. Other features of this version:

1. '2 Compact Disc Set' is not shown on the front inlay.
2. The last page of the booklet shows catalogue number '474709 2'. Other versions may show '01-474709-10' or '59000'.
3. The last paragraph on page 50 of the booklet (starts with '© 1995 MJJ Productions Inc') shows five rows of text and Sony Music's address as '550 Madison Avenue, New York'. Other versions may show more rows of text and a London address.
4. 'Sony Music Australia' and/or 'SMEA' is seen on the mirror bands of the discs. A similar silver disc version is HIStory - Past, Present And Future - Book I, glass mastered at [l280940].
5. Track 2-2 'They Don't Care About Us' is the censored version, occurring between 1:11 and 1:15 in the track duration.
6. Track 2-13 has different introduction music to the first pressings of this release.

Other releases of the album are all gold discs.

Manufactured in Australia by Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Limited

CD 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while CD 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track 2-8, first featured in the musical film 'Moonwalker').

Additional track information, quoted per booklet:
1-1, 1-9 to 1-11, 1-14: From [m=8883].
1-2, 1-6 to 1-8: From [m=8517].
1-3, 1-12, 1-15: From [m=14641].
1-4, 1-5, 1-13: From [m=435524].
2-6: contains an excerpt from Owner Of A Lonely Heart performed by Yes.
2-12: includes a sample of the musical composition King Of Rock.
2-13: includes a sample of Beethoven Lives Upstairs; contains a sample from Pictures At An Exhibition; audio clip credits are shown on page 50 of the booklet.
2-14: includes samples of Pie Jesu and Sunrise, Sunset.
Barcode: 9 399747 470926 (Text)
Barcode: 9399747470926 (Scanned)
Rights Society: BMI
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: PRS
Rights Society: SACEM
Matrix / Runout: SONY MUSIC AUSTRALIA ✳✳474709.2-1✳✳ (DB) #01 (CD1, mirrored)
Mastering SID Code: none (CD1)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 651F (CD1)
Matrix / Runout: 0058773000000 01 SMEA (CD2)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L681 (CD2)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 651D (CD2)