The idea of compiling Michael Jackson's singles/videos is an excellent one, but this compilation is a mixed bag.
Firstly, each disc comes with the single version of the song plus a remix of the single (or B-side) and the video itself. Sounds good, but why not include all remixes available for each song? Especially since fans will be shelling out quite a bit of money for either the full box set or the individual singles (which are not cheap).
For example, both "Black & White" and "Remember the Time" had a number of mixes, but on their respective singles, you only get a radio remix for B&W and a so-so mix for RTT, when there were so many mixes to choose from. It would also have been nice to include some bonus MJ megamixes that were released on the "You are Not Alone" and "Earth Song" singles years ago.
Also puzzling is that some videos come in long form ("Thriller",
"Black & White") but others are truncated ("Bad", "Smooth Criminal"). It's especially puzzling that "Bad" and "Smooth Criminal" would be shortened since they are considered two of MJ's finest videos.
Still, as an MJ fan, this is a treat. I love the original artwork, and the sound quality is top-notch. But I predict this will be of interest to hardcore MJ fans only.
Ok since Mj died everybody has hiked their prices up to try and make a small fortune of fans!!! This is a great box set but DO NOT be fooled into buying one for $275 -$500 on here of the private sellers.. There are many on ebay for a buy it now price of $50.
Private sellers should be ashamed of yourselves trying to rip people off.
GREAT SET though highly recommended
very good condition
this is really difficult to find out. thanks so much
it is a very good collection as MJ' fans
This is a must-have item for a MJ's fan, even though you owned the songs and videos already~