HIStory - Past, Present And Future - Book I

Epic

calendar_today1995Jamaica

“Box set is accompanied by a 12"x12" 52-page HISstory color booklet.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Colombia

“Contains a 12"x 12" libretto full of pictures, lyrics, and poems.”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Europe

“Gatefold Sleeve. 150 Minutes of Music! 15 original Hits Digitally Remastered Plus 15 Brand New Songs Including "Scream" (Duet With Janet Jackson) "Childhood" (Theme from "Free Willy 2") Contains 52 Page HIStory Color Booklet 01-474709-20 [As noted on sticker, back cover, booklet and labels] The booklet credits many different artists who perform throughout the album but there is no reference to which tracks they appear on.”

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

“Box set is accompanied by a 12"x12" 52-page HIStory color booklet. Runtimes measured by digitalizing the vinyl and having timed each track on computer.”

Sony Music

calendar_today1995Brazil

“Vinyl without any track, no music both sides.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Brazil

“Packaged in a gatefold sleeve, with three records and a 12" enlarged version of the booklet, with the same number of pages as the CD version (52 pages). Sides A, B and C — HIStory Begins — is a greatest hits compilation of songs from 1979 to 1991. Sides D, E and F — HIStory Continues — is a studio album of Jackson's first new material since the 1993 allegations.”

Not On Label (Michael Jackson)

calendar_today1995Europe

“non-gatefold slimline sleeve”

Sony Music

calendar_today1995Brazil

Epic

calendar_today1995United Kingdom

“B2 "They Don't Care About Us" is misspelt on LP as "They Dont't Care About Us" B3 "Stranger In Moscow" is misspelt on LP as "Strange In Moscow" Limited edition for the european tour. Extract of History. For promotion only. Printed in England. The actual duration of tracks are not which are printed on disc, they are edited versions.”

Not On Label (Michael Jackson)

calendar_today1995Europe

“non-gatefold slimline sleeve”

Not On Label (Michael Jackson)

calendar_today1995Europe

“non-gatefold slimline sleeve”

Epic

calendar_today2009Netherlands

“stated as: Arista records - part 3 of a 3 disc set due to be released in September , October and November 2009 spanning the HIStory album.”

Epic

calendar_today2009Netherlands

“Comes in clear plastic sleeve. No credits.”

Not On Label (Michael Jackson)

calendar_todaySep 2009Netherlands

MJJ Productions / Epic / Legacy / Sony Music

calendar_todayAug 24, 2018Europe

“New Edition omitting Sides A, B and C of the Original 1995 Release: [r1413283] EU version in clear PVC sleeve with insert. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered with the exclusive - "Quantum Range Recording Process" Ⓒ Recorded, Mixed and Mastered with Monster Cable. "D.S." contains an excerpt from "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" performed by Yes "2 Bad" includes a sample of the musical composition "King Of Rock" "HIStory" contains a sample of "Beethoven Lives Upstairs" "HIStory" contains a sample from "Pictures At An Exhibition" performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Ormandy Composed by Modeste Mussorgsky, arranged by Maurice Ravel "Little Susie": Duruflé: Requiem, Op. 9, "Pie Jesu"; Robert Shaw / Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus [a23844] appears courtesy of Darp, Inc. [a279662] appears courtesy of Michael Boddicker, Inc. Recording Studios. [a101552] appear courtesy of Motown Record Company, L.P. [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/271416-Andraé-Crouch]Andrae Crouch[/url] appears courtesy of Qwest Records. [a79751] appears courtesy of 143 Records / Atlantic Records. [a8024] appears courtesy of Virgin Records. [a14646] appears courtesy of Jive Records. [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/65049-Notorious-BIG]The Notorious B.I.G.[/url] appears courtesy of Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc. / Arista Records, Inc. [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/66153-Shaquille-ONeal]Shaquille O'Neil[/url] appears courtesy of Jive Records. [a193582] and Steve Lukather appear courtesy of Columbia Records / Sony Music. [a160605] appears courtesy of Victory Records. [a49758] appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records. [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/170015-Slash-3]Slash[/url] appears courtesy of Geffen Records. [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/255345-James-Big-Jim-Wright]BIG "Jim" Wright[/url] appears courtesy of Perspective Records. No tracks duration listed on this release (added by timing the vinyl). Runout strings are stamped, except for ‘122673 A’, ‘122673 B’, ‘122674 C’ & ‘122674 D’ which are etched.”

MJJ Productions / Epic / Legacy

calendar_todayAug 28, 2018United States

“NA version in clear PVC sleeve with insert.”

Not On Label (Michael Jackson)

calendar_today2022Europe

“non-gatefold slimline sleeve”

Not On Label (Michael Jackson)

calendar_today2023Europe

“non-gatefold slimline sleeve”

Not On Label (Michael Jackson)

calendar_today2023Europe

“DEDICATED TO ALL MY CHILDREN OF THE WORLD, THE HEALTHY, THE SICK AND THE DYING... I LOVE YOU DEARLY, AND THIS ALBUM COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MADE WITHOUT YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. LOVE MJ Non-gatefold slimline sleeve with printed inners and a hypesticker. Catalogue number only on the spine, typo on back and label regarding Scream by saying "Duet 29th Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson", which "29th" should have been "with".”

Not On Label (Michael Jackson)

calendar_today2024Europe

“non-gatefold slimline sleeve. Non-52-page History color booklet”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Europe

“© 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. / ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. This version has as misprint: the incorrect rights society "BIEM/SORM", instead of "BIEM/SDRM". There are no specific credits for the artists that worked on this album, only credits in general.”

Epic

calendar_today1995South Korea

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Canada

“Released in "Fatboy" thick double-jewel case. Includes a 52-page booklet and two gold discs. Some copies came with a white sticker affixed to the front cover of the booklet, which states an apology from Michael Jackson in regards to 'They Don't Care About Us'. (see image) CD1 is a compilation of Greatest Hits, while CD2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track 2-8). © 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. / ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. Distributed by / Distribué par Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc. Made at SMC on labels. Made In Canada.”

Epic

“© 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc./"Epic" Registered Trademark. Epic is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc./Distribution Sony Music.”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Europe

“This is another later repress.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Brazil

“Censored version of "They Don't Care About Us". Variation of "HIStory" intro. Statue label variation color (black).”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Canada

“Similar to [r13429217] as far as matrix/runout and sid codes but has a different barcode. MADE AT SMC on disc faces. Fat double jewel case with 52 page colour booklet. © 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. Distributed by / Distribué par Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc., 1121 Leslie Street, North York, Ontario M3C 2J9. Made in Canada.”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Europe

“Made in Austria written on gold CDs. French sticker on front case with reference 14-474709-10. Back cover with white Epic logo and reference 14-474709-11.”

Epic / Sony / Sony Music Strategic Marketing / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Mexico

“℗ 2004 Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. De C.V. / ℗ 1995 MJJ Productions Inc.”

Epic

calendar_today1995South Africa

“Made in RSA.”

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

“Gold discs with censored version of "They Don't Care About Us".”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Europe

“French sticker on case.”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Canada

“Similar to other release [r6873470], except that this version has a different manufacturing credits layout on the rear, bottom right. Comes in a fat jewel case and includes a 52-page color booklet. Cat.number: 59000 (printed on back page of booklet)”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Australia

“A re-issue of the 1995 "The Silver Discs" release. CD 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while CD 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track 2-8).”

Sony Music / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Russia

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Mexico

“Double thick/"fat" jewel case edition with two black trays, black middle tray, 52 page booklet & 2 discs in gold color.”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Europe

“© 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. Made in Austria (discs). This is the new, second pressing of the [url=https://www.discogs.com/Michael-Jackson-HIStory-Past-Present-And-Future-Book-I/release/7687475]European edition[/url]. As a consequence, this compilation includes the "second versions" of "They Don't Care About Us" (which has now been censored placing distorted sounds over the words ‘jew me’ (at 1:12) and ‘kike me’ (at 1:15 & 3:45) making them difficult to be made out) and "HIStory" (which now no longer samples the intro of "Mussorgsky’s The Great Gates Of Kiev"). Except for the front sticker (01-474709-10), it was impossible to differentiate this version from another. However, printing on outer ring on top of the discs 1 and 2 says: "Made in Austria. BIEM/SDRM 474709 2 (01-474709-10)" Released in a fat jewel case, with two gold-coloured discs (on both data and face side), a 52-page colour booklet and an official HIStory merchandise leaflet. Sticker on this edition (see picture): 150 MINUTES OF MUSIC! 15 ORIGINAL HITS DIGITALLY REMASTERED PLUS 15 BRAND NEW SONGS INCLUDING SCREAM (DUET WITH JANET JACKSON) CHILDHOOD (THEME FROM "FREE WILLY 2") CONTAINS 52-PAGE HISTORY COLOR BOOKLET 01-474709-10 Sticker for Variant 3, 7 & 11 (see picture): * DOUBLE CD * MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE BOOK 1 CONTAINING 15 BRAND NEW SONGS INCLUDING THE HITS STRANGER IN MOSCOW. SCREAM, CHILDHOOD, EARTH SONG, YOU ARE NOT ALONE, THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT US & 15 GREATEST HITS THRILLER, BILLIE JEAN, HEAL THE WORLD, BEAT IT, BAD, BLACK OR WHITE, MAN IN THE MIRROR - contains 52-page HIStory Colour Booklet 01-474709-10”

Epic

calendar_today1995Argentina

“Comes with a jewel fat box with booklet. CD 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while CD 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track 2-8). Some copies came with discs made in Brazil, detailed here as "Variant" in the matrix details section. Is still unknown wich is the first issue. Those discs are golden and the manufacturing belongs to this release: https://www.discogs.com/release/9942029-Michael-Jackson-HIStory-Past-Present-And-Future-Book-I”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Canada

“Tracks 1-1, 1-9 to 1-11, 1-14 from [m=8883]. Tracks 1-2, 1-6 to 1-8 from [m=8517]. Tracks 1-3, 1-12, 1-15 from [m=14641]. Tracks 1-4, 1-5, 1-13 from [m=435524]. "D.S." contains an excerpt from "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" performed by [a50263]. Courtesy of [l98679]. "2 Bad" includes a sample of the musical composition "King Of Rock". "HIStory" includes a sample of "Beethoven Lives Upstairs". Courtesy of [a2094801]'s Classical Kids / [l419174] "HIStory" contains a sample from "Pictures At An Exhibition" performed by [a27519], conducted by [a809856]. Under license from [l46700]. "Little Susie": Duruflé: Requiem, Op. 9, "Pie Jesu"; [a179709] / [a2190760] ℗ 1987 [l309725]. © 1948. "Sunrise, Sunset", © Copyright renewed 1993. Larry Carlton appears courtesy of [l90718] John Robinson, Bobby Watson and David "Hawk" Wolinski appear courtesy of [l63704] Augie Johnson appears courtesy of [l35992]. Richard Heath appears courtesy of [l600469]. Jerry Hey and Kim Hutchcroft appear courtesy of [l24218]. Quincy Jones and James Ingram appear courtesy of [l6723]. Eddie Van Halen appears courtesy of [l90718] Louis Johnson appears courtesy of [l74446] Greg Phillinganes appears courtesy of [l356073] Paulinho Da Costa appears courtesy of [l369375] Bill Wolfer appears courtesy of [l1030470] Sandra Crouch appears courtesy of [l54361]. Siedah Garrett, Jimmy Smith and the Winans appear courtesy of [l6723]. Steve Porcaro appears courtesy of [l93330]. Larry Williams appears courtesy of [l29656]. Christa Larson appears courtesy of [l30630]. Teddy Riley appears courtesy of [l63704] Jeff Porcaro appears courtesy of [l93330]. Dallas Austin appears courtesy of [l308976] Michael Boddicker appears courtesy of [l334116]. Boyz II Men appear courtesy of [l266901] Andrae Crouch appears courtesy of [l6723]. David Foster appears courtesy of [l36035] / [l98679]. Janet Jackson appears courtesy of [l108701]. R. Kelly appears courtesy of [l118046]. The Notorious B.I.G. appears courtesy of [l309001] / [l264254] Shaquille O'Neil appears courtesy of [l118046]. David Paich and Steve Lukather appear courtesy of [l93330] / [l25487]. Trevor Rabin appears courtesy of [l33329]. Nile Rodgers appears courtesy of [l1000]. Slash appears courtesy of [l821]. BIG "Jim" Wright appears courtesy of [l9100]. © 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. Distributed by / Distribué par Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc., 1121 Leslie Street, North York, Ontario M3C 2J9. Made in Canada.”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995United States

“Mould SID Code IFPI7211 for CD1 only. The 52 page book has a sticker with Michael Jackson statement on the controversy about the song "They Don't Care About Us" and with Cat# 59000-S2”

Epic

calendar_today1995Brazil

“© 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc./"Epic" Registered Trademark. Epic is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc./Distribution Sony Music. Made in Brazil.”

Epic / MJJ Productions / Epic Records Group

calendar_today1995Australia

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

“This is the original release with the uncensored version of "They Don't Care About Us" and the original version of HIStory that starts with Mussorgsky's "Pictures At An Exhibition." The sticker has a red border with number 59000 S1. Comes in a fat jewel case. Front cover says: 2 COMPACT DISC SET, printed in red. Gold-colored discs. Includes a 52-page color booklet and an official HIStory merchandise order form. Catalog number 59000 printed on back page of booklet. Sticker: 150 MINUTES OF MUSIC ! 15 REMASTERED GREATEST HITS PLUS 15 BRAND NEW SONGS INCLUDING SCREAM (DUET WITH JANET JACKSON) CHILDHOOD (THEME FROM "FREE WILLY 2") CONTAINS 52-PAGE HISTORY COLOR BOOKLET 59000 S1”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Europe

“© 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc./"Epic" Registered Trademark. Epic is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc./Distribution Sony Music. Made in Austria. This is the second pressing of the European edition. As a consequence, this compilation includes the "second versions" of "They Don't Care About Us", which has now been censored, the lyric ‘jew me’ has been changed to ‘chew me’, and ‘kike me’ has been changed to ‘hike me’. On "HIStory", the intro now samples "Mussorgsky’s The Great Gates Of Kiev". This issue can be differentiated from other versions by the DIDX matrix. Printing on outer ring on top of the discs 1 and 2 says: "Made in Austria. BIEM/SDRM 474709 2 (01-474709-10)" Comes in a fat jewel case, with two gold-coloured discs (on both data and face side), a 52-page color booklet and an official HIStory merchandise paper. Sticker on front (with red border and some of the text is also red) 150 MINUTES OF MUSIC! 15 ORIGINAL HITS DIGITALLY REMASTERED PLUS 15 BRAND NEW SONGS INCLUDING SCREAM (DUET WITH JANET JACKSON) CHILDHOOD (THEME FROM "FREE WILLY 2") CONTAINS 52-PAGE HISTORY COLOR BOOKLET 01-474709-10”

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

“Includes a 52 page color booklet.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Bulgaria

Epic

calendar_today1995Spain

“Made in Spain.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Poland

“2 cassette set where MC 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while MC 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except track C8). Release comes in cardboard box with ZPAV hologram affixed and 52-pages booklet attached (size like standard CD-book) consists prologues by Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Steven Spielberg, tones of pictures, photos, drawings, arts, liner notes, Michael Jackson Awards (solo and group), detailed credits to each song and lyrics to selected tracks from Cassette 2. Sizes are identified sequentially on cassette labels: I,II,III,IV ©℗ 1995 for Polish edition TAKT 146/FV Dolby System B Nr”

Epic

calendar_today1995Netherlands

“Similar to but front cover of box different to [r5411912] Cassette 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while Cassette 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track C8).”

Epic

calendar_today1995India

“Made in India.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Indonesia

Epic

calendar_today1995Canada

“Cassette 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while Cassette 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track C8).”

Epic

calendar_today1995Zimbabwe

Epic

calendar_today1995Brazil

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

“Box variation: orientation of cover is taller than it is wide, with black border, and "2 Cassette Set" at top-right. Cassette 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while Cassette 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track C8).”

Epic

calendar_today1995Malaysia

Epic

calendar_today1995South Africa

“Made in RSA.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Mexico

“Made in Mexico by Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V., Tlalnepantla, Méx.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Poland

“2 cassette set where MC 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while MC 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except track C8). Release comes in cardboard box with ZPAV hologram affixed and 52-pages booklet attached (size like standard CD-book) consists prologues by Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Steven Spielberg, tones of pictures, photos, drawings, arts, liner notes, Michael Jackson Awards (solo and group), detailed credits to each song and lyrics to selected tracks from Cassette 2. Sizes are identified sequentially on cassette labels: 1,2,3,4. ©℗ 1995 for Polish edition MJM Music PL Dolby System B Nr”

Sony Music / Epic / Pan Music

calendar_today1995India

“Made in India.”

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

“Cassette 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while Cassette 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track C8). Contains booklet.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Indonesia

“For sale in Indonesia only.”

Latgales Venus Ltd.

calendar_today1995Latvia

“Most likely an unofficial version, consisting only of songs found on 2nd CD of this (originally) double release.”

Epic

calendar_today1995South Korea

“Manufactured by Seoul Records Inc. Housed in a cardboard box.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Netherlands

“Made in Holland.”

MJJ Productions Inc.

calendar_today1995Egypt

Epic

calendar_today1995Thailand

“Manufactured and Distributed in Thailand by Sony Music Asia. Sony Music / Epic ifpi distribution sticker on front of box. Hype stickers on shrink : 150 MINUTES OF MUSIC! 15 REMASTERED HITS Plus 15 BRAND NEW SONGS INCLUDING SCREAM (DUET WITH JANET JACKSON) CHILDHOOD (THEME FROM "FREE WILLY 2") CONTAINS 52-PAGE HISTORY COLOR BOOKLET 59000 S1”

Epic / Epic Music Video

calendar_today2009China

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

“Includes a 52 page color booklet.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Jamaica

“Box set is accompanied by a 12"x12" 52-page HISstory color booklet.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Spain

“Made in Spain.”

Epic

“© 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc./"Epic" Registered Trademark. Epic is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc./Distribution Sony Music.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Poland

“2 cassette set where MC 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while MC 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except track C8). Release comes in cardboard box with ZPAV hologram affixed and 52-pages booklet attached (size like standard CD-book) consists prologues by Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Steven Spielberg, tones of pictures, photos, drawings, arts, liner notes, Michael Jackson Awards (solo and group), detailed credits to each song and lyrics to selected tracks from Cassette 2. Sizes are identified sequentially on cassette labels: I,II,III,IV ©℗ 1995 for Polish edition TAKT 146/FV Dolby System B Nr”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Canada

“Similar to [r13429217] as far as matrix/runout and sid codes but has a different barcode. MADE AT SMC on disc faces. Fat double jewel case with 52 page colour booklet. © 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. Distributed by / Distribué par Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc., 1121 Leslie Street, North York, Ontario M3C 2J9. Made in Canada.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Netherlands

“Similar to but front cover of box different to [r5411912] Cassette 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while Cassette 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track C8).”

Epic

calendar_today1995Colombia

“Contains a 12"x 12" libretto full of pictures, lyrics, and poems.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Canada

“Cassette 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while Cassette 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track C8).”

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

“Box set is accompanied by a 12"x12" 52-page HIStory color booklet. Runtimes measured by digitalizing the vinyl and having timed each track on computer.”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Canada

“Tracks 1-1, 1-9 to 1-11, 1-14 from [m=8883]. Tracks 1-2, 1-6 to 1-8 from [m=8517]. Tracks 1-3, 1-12, 1-15 from [m=14641]. Tracks 1-4, 1-5, 1-13 from [m=435524]. "D.S." contains an excerpt from "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" performed by [a50263]. Courtesy of [l98679]. "2 Bad" includes a sample of the musical composition "King Of Rock". "HIStory" includes a sample of "Beethoven Lives Upstairs". Courtesy of [a2094801]'s Classical Kids / [l419174] "HIStory" contains a sample from "Pictures At An Exhibition" performed by [a27519], conducted by [a809856]. Under license from [l46700]. "Little Susie": Duruflé: Requiem, Op. 9, "Pie Jesu"; [a179709] / [a2190760] ℗ 1987 [l309725]. © 1948. "Sunrise, Sunset", © Copyright renewed 1993. Larry Carlton appears courtesy of [l90718] John Robinson, Bobby Watson and David "Hawk" Wolinski appear courtesy of [l63704] Augie Johnson appears courtesy of [l35992]. Richard Heath appears courtesy of [l600469]. Jerry Hey and Kim Hutchcroft appear courtesy of [l24218]. Quincy Jones and James Ingram appear courtesy of [l6723]. Eddie Van Halen appears courtesy of [l90718] Louis Johnson appears courtesy of [l74446] Greg Phillinganes appears courtesy of [l356073] Paulinho Da Costa appears courtesy of [l369375] Bill Wolfer appears courtesy of [l1030470] Sandra Crouch appears courtesy of [l54361]. Siedah Garrett, Jimmy Smith and the Winans appear courtesy of [l6723]. Steve Porcaro appears courtesy of [l93330]. Larry Williams appears courtesy of [l29656]. Christa Larson appears courtesy of [l30630]. Teddy Riley appears courtesy of [l63704] Jeff Porcaro appears courtesy of [l93330]. Dallas Austin appears courtesy of [l308976] Michael Boddicker appears courtesy of [l334116]. Boyz II Men appear courtesy of [l266901] Andrae Crouch appears courtesy of [l6723]. David Foster appears courtesy of [l36035] / [l98679]. Janet Jackson appears courtesy of [l108701]. R. Kelly appears courtesy of [l118046]. The Notorious B.I.G. appears courtesy of [l309001] / [l264254] Shaquille O'Neil appears courtesy of [l118046]. David Paich and Steve Lukather appear courtesy of [l93330] / [l25487]. Trevor Rabin appears courtesy of [l33329]. Nile Rodgers appears courtesy of [l1000]. Slash appears courtesy of [l821]. BIG "Jim" Wright appears courtesy of [l9100]. © 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. Distributed by / Distribué par Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc., 1121 Leslie Street, North York, Ontario M3C 2J9. Made in Canada.”

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

“Box variation: orientation of cover is taller than it is wide, with black border, and "2 Cassette Set" at top-right. Cassette 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while Cassette 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track C8).”

Epic

calendar_today1995Malaysia

Epic

calendar_today1995Mexico

“Made in Mexico by Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V., Tlalnepantla, Méx.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Poland

“2 cassette set where MC 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while MC 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except track C8). Release comes in cardboard box with ZPAV hologram affixed and 52-pages booklet attached (size like standard CD-book) consists prologues by Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Steven Spielberg, tones of pictures, photos, drawings, arts, liner notes, Michael Jackson Awards (solo and group), detailed credits to each song and lyrics to selected tracks from Cassette 2. Sizes are identified sequentially on cassette labels: 1,2,3,4. ©℗ 1995 for Polish edition MJM Music PL Dolby System B Nr”

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

Epic

calendar_today1995Australia

“This edition of History is housed in a numbered Virgin Australian Commemorative Edition slipcase.”

Epic

calendar_today1995United States

“Cassette 1 is a compilation of greatest hits, while Cassette 2 is an album featuring all new songs (except for track C8). Contains booklet.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Indonesia

“For sale in Indonesia only.”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Japan

“Blue 'Epic' logo on OBI-strip (against [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1855141]first press was pale red[/url]). CD Japanese 30-Track double CD, Limited Edition, Digitally Remastered version, with superior sound quality, includes 15 new tracks and 15 remastered classic tracks released for the Japanese market on 1995/06/16, complete with OBI-strip, showing the price of 3500 Japanese yen & 52-Page History Color Booklet included. This is the "Second Pressing" It includes the Censored Version of "They don't care about us" & the Second (edit) Version of "HIStory" ℗1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. ©1995 MJJ Productions Inc.”

Epic

calendar_today1995South Korea

“Manufactured by Seoul Records Inc. Housed in a cardboard box.”

Epic

calendar_today1995Netherlands

“Made in Holland.”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Europe

“Numbered first pressings of HIStory for Europe. Limited to the first 200 copies pressed.”

Epic / MJJ Productions

calendar_today1995Finland

“Special edition from MTV3 (Finnish TV- channel). Celebrating Michael Jackson "History World Tour" concert in Helsinki Olympia Stadion 24.8.1997. Including cardboard BOX (20x18x2,7cm) MTV3 VIP MICHAEL JACKSON IN FINLAND Eläköön tunne! 24.8.1997 Released in a thick jewel case, with two gold-colored discs (on both data and face side) and a 52-page color booklet. On CD: Made in Austria © 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. / ℗ 1979, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995 MJJ Productions Inc. Sticker on front of jewel case. BIEM/SDRM 474709 2 (01-474-10)”