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  • www.the-michael-jackson-archives.com

  • www.the-michael-jackson-archives.com

    Thanks Paul its all worth while if people appreciate it. I enjoy putting it together and sharing it with fellow fans, especially if they have missed out on something or can't afford to collect.


    I'll sort those links out right now buddy.

  • www.the-michael-jackson-archives.com

    Hi Everyone.


    THE MICHAEL JACKSON ARCHIVES - Main Page as grown considerably over the past few months and we now have a good selection of magazine articles and news clippings for you to view. On 30th June 2009 we will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Victory Tour and Album with a great selection of news, reviews and stories surrounding it all. We have clippings from most of the venues dates and will help some of you re-live the hysteria surrounding it all.



    Here are the latest updates:


    THE MICHAEL JACKSON ARCHIVES - 1980sArticles



    16's INCREDIBLE HUNK


    BLACK BEAT - COAST TO COAST


    BLACK BEAT MICHAEL GOES TO THE MOVIES


    BLACK BEAT - MICHAEL JACKSON


    CHART BEAT - ISSUE 20


    PEOPLE WEEKLY 17TH OCTOBER 1983


    BLACK BEAT FEBRUARY 1984


    TUF MAG NO 8


    RIGHT ON - AUGUST 1984


    PREVIEW - BAD TALK FROM MICHAEL JACKSON (1988)


    BLACK BEAT - MAY 1987



    THE MICHAEL JACKSON ARCHIVES - 1990sArticle



    GULF WEEKLY - 17TH NOVEMBER 1993


    THE JACKSONS ARTICLES



    THE MICHAEL JACKSON ARCHIVES - jarticles1970s



    THE JACKSONS - MUSIC COMES FIRST


    THE JACKSONS LIFE



    THE MICHAEL JACKSON ARCHIVES - JREVIEWS



    Various ads for Blame I On The Boogie and Destiny.


    A Triumph Tour Ad for 29th August 1981


    A Triumph Tour Rolling Stone Article


    A Jacksons article


    Victory Album write up from Washington Post



    THE MICHAEL JACKSON ARCHIVES - 02



    O2 and others bits latest.



    Hope you enjoy your visit

  • Jackson Lovers

    This was sent from cdjapan. Not sure if its some sort of Tribute CD or what. There is no picture sleeve posted.



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    V.A./Jackson Lovers CDA



    2400 yen US$22/107.78 Release Date:2008/08/20


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  • the thriller phenomenon now online



    MICHAEL JACKSON: THRILLER -  Main Page




    WELCOME TO THE THRILLER PHENOMENON



    Hi, and welcome to the Michael Jackson Thriller Phenomenon, celebrating 25 years since the release of Michael Jackson’s album Thriller.



    December 1982 saw the introduction of Michael’s second solo offering from CBS/Epic Records, following the hugely acclaimed Off The Wall album, which spawned four Top 10 hits on both sides of the Atlantic, two of which were Billboard Hot 100 chart toppers in the States.



    There was a lot of anticipation surrounding Thriller, especially after Off The Wall’s worldwide success, so much so that Michael put himself under immense pressure. It’s now well documented that the final playback of Thriller, before releasing the master tapes to Epic Records, were a huge disappointment to both Michael and co-producer Quincy Jones. But in adversity and doubt came triumph. It was decided to remix each track individually, until the right sounds were achieved, and the rest we can now safely say is history.



    For those who lived through the Thriller years, you will undoubtedly remember how slowly it all began, with The Girl Is Mine, a duet with Paul McCartney in October 1982, and how it suddenly picked up a momentum that exploded into Michaelmania.



    It wasn’t until March 1983 that the ignition was lit, with both the Thriller album and the second single release, Billie Jean, topping the charts in both America and the UK simultaneously. Billie Jean topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks, thanks to the mysteriously contrived Steve Barron video. Beat It, inspired by the classic musical Westside Story, returned Michael to the top of the Billboard charts within a week of Billie Jean having been replaced by Dexy’s Midnight Runners’ Come on Eileen. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ and Human Nature (in the US) quickly followed, and the airwaves were full of a constant flow of Thriller tracks daily. The record industry had been in a decline for some time during this period, but suddenly record stores were seeing an upturn in trade, and many attributed this to the successful sales of Thriller.



    Thriller quickly became the biggest selling album of the year worldwide, long before the half way period of 1983 was reached. Sales were given a huge boost when Michael agreed to appear at the Motown 25th Anniversary show, to perform Billie Jean, where he showcased for the very first time the now legendary Moonwalk. Thriller’s sales went into orbit, and it seemed nothing could stop it.



    Just when it seemed that the album had peaked, Michael got together with film director Jon Landis, to create the most innovative video of all time – and once again people were on the edge of their seats, and desperate to go out and buy Thriller once again.



    The hits singles kept coming, with P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) and the title track, Thriller. By the end of its reign, Thriller had achieved a then record breaking seven Top 10 hits on the Billboard charts, and five Top 10 hits in the UK.



    But the story of Thriller was not just about the hit singles and album. Various other spin offs and stories contributed to its success, including numerous record breaking achievements at the American Music and Grammy awards, the Jacksons’ Victory Tour, and uccessful collaborations with Diana Ross, Paul McCartney and Rockwell, that provided more chart success. The period of 1982-1984 was relentless.



    Here, for the very first time on a dedicated website to the Thriller album, we try to capture that time period. We have taken the entire album’s tracks to create different sections, for you to view. This is by far incomplete, but it goes someway to understanding the mania surrounding Thriller.



    Following this introduction, Wanna be Startin’ Somthin’, we present:



    BABY BE MINE:


    An exclusive archive section displaying all the news, reviews, advertisements and stories from 1982-1984. There should be something here to view for even the most loyal and dedicated fan, and it’s probably the most unique way to follow what was happening during this exciting era. Look out for clippings on:


    1. The Hair On Fire Incident


    2. The American Music Awards


    3. The Grammy Awards


    4. The Thriller Celebration Party


    Please note, there is only a small mentioning of the Victory Tour, as we will be providing a separate section for this due to the extensive material we have. We are sure you’ll enjoy reliving the tour when we upload it in early 2008.



    THE GIRL IS MINE:


    Here we follow the spin offs Michael was involved with from 1982-1985 (March). The first section on this page will deal with his collaborations during this period; you’ll also find some interesting reviews and clippings here too.


    The second part deals with 1982 to the present:


    Tributes (1982-1984)


    Covers (1982 – present)


    Samples (1982 – Present)



    THRILLER:


    This is our section to display record sleeves from around the world. We hope to increase the coverage on here during the coming months, so keep filing back to view it.



    BEAT IT:


    Book releases from around the world from 1982 – 1985 (March).



    BILLIE JEAN:


    Front page magazine covers from around the world, featuring Michael during 1982-1985.



    HUMAN NATURE:


    An exclusive discography from the UK & USA.



    P.Y.T. (PRETTY YOUNG THING):


    Thriller’s chart performance worldwide.



    THE LADY IN MY LIFE:


    Thriller merchandise from around the world.



    CAROUSEL:


    A series of articles from around the world from 1982-1985, scanned and in text form only.



    SHE’S TROUBLE:


    Relive the Victory tour with the news, gossip, single and album releases, reviews and advertisements.



    STARLIGHT:


    Exclusive competition to win the Thriller 25 anniversary release.



    FOR ALL TIME:


    All the 25th anniversary news.



    STAND TALL:


    Links and thanks to all our contributors.



    PLEASE NOTE VICTORY TOUR AND DISCOGRAPHY.NOT YET AVAILABLE

  • MICHAEL JACKSON - FOR THE RECORD BOOK COMPETITION

    MICHAEL JACKSON: FOR THE RECORD


    NOW AVAILABLE


    ISBN: 0755202678






    So, what is Michael Jackson: For The Record?


    Michael Jackson: For The Record is a comprehensive, detailed look at the King Of Pop’s 40 years in the world of music. Nowhere else will you find such a book, covering the whole spectrum of his musical career, from his official releases to his unreleased music. Many of the songs are listed in great detail, providing information that you can easily refer to at any time, in its unique A-Z format.


    In addition to the official and unreleased recordings, Michael Jackson: For The Record also lists:


    · Official Remixes
    · Notable Demos
    · Alternative versions
    · Videos
    · TV Performances
    · Information for each entry, including quotes
    · Awards
    · Chart Info
    · Samples, Cover versions & Original versions
    · Songs written, which were intended for Michael


    Plus rare picture sleeves, magazine covers, etc.


    For a comprehensive break down on the book go to: http://www.cadman-halstead-musicbooks.com.


    Here you will find a sample of the book and other news.


    You can order your copy now at:


    · http://www.cadman-halstead-musicbooks.com
    · http://www.authorsonline.co.uk
    · http://www.amazon.com & http://www.amazon.co.uk


    Plus many other outlets – simply quote the IBSN: 07552 20678


    RRP: £19.95



    MICHAEL JACKSON FOR THE RECORD – “SAMPLE ENTRIES”



    SEASONS GREETING FROM MOTOWN RECORDS


    Green label promo 7” single, sent by Motown to American radio stations and record distributors in 1973. Featured short messages from 14 Motown artists, including Michael, Jackie, Jermaine and Tito Jackson (but not Marlon).





    Re-titled Christmas Greetings From Michael Jackson, when included on the 1995 festive compilation, MOTOWN CHRISTMAS CAROL.



    SHE’S TROUBLE


    Song – known to many fans by the title Trouble – written by Terry Britten, Bill Livsey and Sue Shifrin, originally intended for Michael’s album, THRILLER, but didn’t make the final track listing.


    Bootleg version known to exist – no official release.






    Versions recorded by Scott Baio, for his 1983 album, THE BOYS ARE OUT TONIGHT, and by Musical Youth, for their 1983 album, DIFFERENT STYLE. Musical Youth’s version was a hit in the States, peaking at no.25 on the R&B chart and no.65 on the Hot 100.




  • Neues Michael Jackson Buch kurz vor Veröffentlichung





    You can now get a brief few samples from the brand new book Michael JackSon For The Record by visiting a special page on their website http://www.cadman-halstead-musicbooks.com The link is:s


    http://www.cadman-halstead-musicbooks.com/...erecordpage.htm



    Here you can also ask the authors questions about the book and find other information.



    The book should be available to purchase in about three weeks time.



    Priced £19.95 in hardback cover - 409 pages.

  • MICHAEL JACKSON - FOR THE RECORD BOOK COMPETITION

    Zitat von Been Told

    Thanks for the info Chris. :)
    And no, 20 Pounds is not excessive at all. As you said, it's a huge book and it's hardback.
    So no worries. ;)


    I'm preparing a news-piece with all this information and the competition info which I will post on the front-page of our forum here.


    Can't wait for this book! :jump :tfd


    Hey thanks Paul thats much appreciated. There will be more details as soon as the date is confirmed on amazon.


    I'll email you privately shortly about the book.


    Thanks

  • MICHAEL JACKSON - FOR THE RECORD BOOK COMPETITION

    Yes by all means Paul.


    The Retail price for the book is £19.95. This may seem expensive but keep in mind its in Hardback and as 409 pages which is a thick book. Amazon may have it slightly cheaper but we won't know until they upload it on there site.


    This was my only concern with the book, the price, but it is a self published book and not published with one of the bigger bookshop outlets. I approached a couple of forum leaders and they said it was a standard price for a book in this quantity. So I hope this helps you all.