Michael JacksonInvincible

Label:

Epic – 4951741000

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo , 180 Gram

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Pop Rap

Tracklist

A1 Unbreakable
Backing Vocals [Additional]Brandy (2)
Edited By [Digital Editing]Stuart Brawley
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByStuart Brawley
Performer [All Musical Instruments Performed By], ProducerRodney Jerkins
Rap [Featuring]Notorious B.I.G.
Recorded ByStuart Brawley
Written-ByRodney Jerkins
Written-By [Rap]Nichol*
6:25
A2 Heartbreaker
Backing VocalsNora Payne
Edited By [Digital Editing]Stuart Brawley
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByStuart Brawley
Producer, Programmed By [Music]Rodney Jerkins
RapFats (2)
Recorded ByStuart Brawley
Recorded By [Rap]Bob Brown (5)
Written-ByRodney Jerkins
5:10
A3 Invincible
Edited By [Digital Editing]Stuart Brawley
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByStuart Brawley
Producer, Programmed By [Music]Rodney Jerkins
RapFats (2)
Recorded ByStuart Brawley
Recorded By [Rap]Bob Brown (5)
Written-ByRodney Jerkins
4:45
A4 Break Of Dawn
Drum ProgrammingMichael Jackson
Edited By [Digital Editing]Stuart Brawley
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByTeddy Riley
Performer [All Musical Instruments Performed By]Teddy Riley
Recorded ByMike Ging
Written-By, Producer, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
5:32
B1 Heaven Can Wait
Arranged By [Orchestra], ConductorJeremy Lubbock
Backing Vocals [Additional]Que*
Co-producerNate Smith (3)
Edited By [Digital Editing]Teddy Riley
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
ProducerTeddy Riley
Recorded By, Mixed ByTeddy Riley
Written-ByTeron Beal
4:49
B2 You Rock My World
Edited By [Digital Editing]Stuart Brawley
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByRodney Jerkins
Performer [All Musical Instruments Performed By], ProducerRodney Jerkins
Recorded ByStuart Brawley
Voice [Intro By]Michael Jackson
Written-ByRodney Jerkins
5:39
B3 Butterflies
Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Engineer [Assistant]Vidal Davis
HornsMatt Cappy
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByBruce Swedien
Performer [All Musical Instruments Prformed By]Andre Harris (2)
ProducerMichael Jackson
Recorded ByBruce Swedien
Written-ByMarsha Ambrosius
4:40
B4 Speechless
Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor [Orchestra]Michael Jackson
Edited By [Digital Editing]Stuart Brawley
KeyboardsBrad Buxer
Recorded ByStuart Brawley
Recorded By, Mixed ByBruce Swedien
ViolaThomas Tally*
ViolinRobin Lorentz
Written-By, Producer, Lead Vocals, Arranged ByMichael Jackson
3:18
C1 2000 Watts
Backing Vocals [Additional]Teddy Riley
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByTeddy Riley
ProducerTeddy Riley
Programmed By [Additional Keyboard Programming]Michael Jackson
Recorded By, Edited By [Digital Editing]Teddy Riley
Written-ByTyrese Gibson*
4:24
C2 You Are My Life
Arranged By [Strings]Bill Meyers
Backing Vocals, ProducerMichael Jackson
ChoirTabia Ivery*
Coordinator [Production Coordinator]Ivy Skoff
Engineer [Recorded And Mixed]Paul Boutin
Engineer [Strings Assisted]Steve Genewick
Engineer [Strings]Tommy Vicari
Featuring, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Drum ProgrammingBabyface
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByMichael Jackson
4:33
C3 Privacy
Arranged By [Strings]David Campbell
Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
BassNathan East
DrumsGerald Heyword*
Edited By [Digital Editing]Paul Cruz
GuitarMichael Thompson
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByRodney Jerkins
ProducerRodney Jerkins
Recorded ByRodney Jerkins
Written-ByRodney Jerkins
5:05
C4 Don't Walk Away
Co-producer, Backing Vocals [Additional]Richard Stites
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByTeddy Riley
ProducerTeddy Riley
Recorded By, Edited By [Digital Editing]Teddy Riley
Written-ByT. Riley*
4:25
D1 Cry
DrumsJohn "JR" Robinson*
GuitarMichael Landau
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByMick Guzauski
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
ProducerR. Kelly
Programmed By [Keyboard Programming], Drum ProgrammingMichael Jackson
Recorded ByMike Ging
Written-By, Arranged By [Choir]R. Kelly
5:01
D2 The Lost Children
Arranged By, Written-By, ProducerMichael Jackson
Conductor [Youth Choir]Tom Bahler
Edited By [Digital Editing]Stuart Brawley
Mixed ByBruce Swedien
Narrator [Narrative]Prince Jackson*
Programmed By [Keyboard Programming]Michael Jackson
Recorded ByStuart Brawley
4:00
D3 Whatever Happens
Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor [Orchestra]Jeremy Lubbock
Backing Vocals [Additional]Mary Brown
Edited By [Digital Editing]Teddy Riley
GuitarRick Williams
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
ProducerTeddy Riley
Recorded By, Mixed ByTeddy Riley
Whistle [Solo]Stuart Brawley
Written-ByJ. Quay
4:56
D4 Threatened
Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Mixed ByStuart Brawley
Narrator [Intro, Verse & Outro]Rod Serling
Performer [All Musical Instruments Performed By], ProducerRodney Jerkins
Recorded By, Edited By [Digital Editing]Stuart Brawley
Written-ByRodney Jerkins
4:19

Companies, etc.

  • Pressed ByRecord Industry – 85181
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Copyright ©MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Manufactured ByMusic On Vinyl B.V.
  • Distributed ByMusic On Vinyl B.V.
  • Manufactured ForSony Music Entertainment
  • Recorded AtThe Hit Factory
  • Recorded AtThe Hit Factory Criteria
  • Recorded AtFuture Recording Studios
  • Recorded AtRecord Plant, Los Angeles
  • Recorded AtSony Music Studios, New York City
  • Recorded AtDarkchild Studios
  • Recorded AtBarking Doctor Recording
  • Recorded AtMarvin's Room
  • Recorded AtBrandon's Way Recording
  • Recorded AtCapitol Studios
  • Mixed AtThe Hit Factory
  • Mixed AtThe Hit Factory Criteria
  • Mixed AtFuture Recording Studios
  • Mixed AtRecord Plant, Los Angeles
  • Mixed AtSony Music Studios, New York City
  • Mixed AtDarkchild Studios
  • Mixed AtBarking Doctor Recording
  • Mixed AtMarvin's Room
  • Mixed AtBrandon's Way Recording
  • Mixed AtCapitol Studios
  • Mastered AtBernie Grundman Mastering

Credits

  • Art DirectionNancy Donald
  • Design [Cover Design]Steven Hankinson
  • Edited By [Additional Digital Editing], Engineer [Additional]Michael Prince (3)
  • Executive-ProducerMichael Jackson
  • IllustrationUri Geller
  • Mastered ByBernie Grundman
  • Photography ByAlbert Watson

Notes

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered with the Exclusive - "Quantum Range Recording Process"

Unbreakable (Track A1):
-Rap originally embodied on "I Can't Stop The Reign" courtesy of Twism and Bad Boy/Arista.

Carlos Santana appears courtesy of Arista Records
Teddy Riley appears courtesy of Virgin Records, America
Brandy appears courtesy of Atlantic Records
The Notorious B.I.G. appears courtesy of Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc./ Arista Records, Inc.
Fats appears courtesy of Darkchild Entertainment
Babyface appears courtesy of Arista Records

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 5 099749 517417
  • Label Code: LC 00199
  • Matrix / Runout (A side runout, etched): 49517410001A1 85181 A
  • Matrix / Runout (B side runout, etched): 49517410001B1 85181 B
  • Matrix / Runout (C side runout, etched): 49517410001C1 85181 C
  • Matrix / Runout (D side runout, etched): 49517410001D1 85181 1D
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: SESAC
  • Rights Society: BIEM
  • Rights Society: BMI

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Invincible (CD, Album, Stereo, CD-Text) Epic 495174 2, EPC 495174 2, 4951742000 Europe 2001
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Invincible (2×LP, Album) Epic 4951741000, EPC495174 1, 495174 1 Europe 2001
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Invincible (Cassette, Album) Epic EPC 495174 4, 4951744000, 495174 4 Europe 2001
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Invincible (Minidisc, Album) Epic 495174 8, EPC 495174 8, 4951748000 Europe 2001
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Invincible (CD, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Red Artwork) Epic 495174 2, EPC 495174 2, 4951742000 Europe 2001

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Reviews

  • maciejoo's avatar
    maciejoo
    I’m literally speechless… This album sounds incredible on my Pro-Ject with 2M Blue. This is the one of my best sounding records. The soundstage is huge and the hi-end details just blew my mind! Absolutely worth grabbing. I think this is made from the original 2001 stampers as it has the same runout numbers, as well as the Record Industry ones.
    • speedingdeacon's avatar
      speedingdeacon
      Edited 4 years ago
      This pressing is very close to being excellent, but doesn’t quite hit all the marks. The sound quality is generally very good, but a few songs are sullied by sibilance issues and the sound quality degrades slightly when nearing the end of each side. The LPs are well made, as are the jacket and printed inner sleeves. The jacket is not gatefold, but I assume they were just copying the design of the 2001 release, which was also not gatefold. The artwork is nearly perfect comparing directly to the original, but there is a better color contrast on the original cover. Michael’s digital eye is darker and stands out more vividly on the original. This reissue wins in the heaviness category all around. The vinyl, jacket and inner sleeves are all much heavier than the original’s. As far as comparing sound quality, it was a tough one. Both releases have issues with IGD and sibilance, but, after hot swapping LPs and scrutinizing the flaws, this reissue is overall a more pleasant listen. So, I would recommend spending your money on this MOV reissue over the original 2001 pressing if you are trying to decide between them. But, either version is worth picking up for the right price. Just don’t go spending big bucks expecting a blissful listening experience. Especially if your favorite song is “Break of Dawn”, because, sadly, that song experienced the worst of the sound quality problems.
      • GarionOrb's avatar
        GarionOrb
        This is a night and day difference from the horrid 2018 picture disc release. This one is quiet, dynamic, and sounds incredible overall while the picture disc seems to be mastered completely differently. That one has a flat, muddy sound (on top of your typical picture disc issues with surface noise). This one is well worth grabbing.
        • Prezeus's avatar
          Prezeus
          My copy is not good, lots of surface noise, it's very annoying in the soft parts. The album is OK compared to MJ standards of course. Some songs are great, some I don't like, specially the electric and rap ones. But well worth it for the good ones!! I do not recommend the 2009 EU pressing

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