| Official Set | Overlaps with This Bootleg | |--------------|----------------------------| | The Ultimate Collection (2004) | Sunset Driver, Someone Put Your Hand Out, Beautiful Girl, Fall Again, Monkey Business (disc 4) | | Thriller 25 (2008) | Carousel (short version) | | Bad 25 (2012) | Got the Hots (Japan bonus) | | Xscape (2014) | Escape (reworked) | | Michael (2010) | The Way You Love Me (different version) |
While official releases like The Essential Michael Jackson or the soundtrack to This Is It dominated the charts that year, this specific 2CD set carved out a different niche. It served as a celebration of Jackson’s musical elasticity, showcasing how his work transcended genres through remixes, while simultaneously unearthing the "Rarities" that hardcore fans spend decades searching for. Michael Jackson Remixes And Rarities -2CD- -2009-
CD1 focuses on extended, promotional, and dancefloor-friendly remixes, many originally issued on 12″ singles or promo CDs. | Official Set | Overlaps with This Bootleg
The year 2009 saw several official and semi-official MJ releases. While Remixes and Rarities focused on classic 80s and 90s dance edits, it was part of a larger movement that included: The year 2009 saw several official and semi-official