MICHAEL JACKSON - MORE THAN "THRILLER" ORIGINAL DEMO VERSIONS + RARE AND UNRELEASED TRACKS (2CD)

MICHAEL JACKSON - MORE THAN "THRILLER"
ORIGINAL DEMO VERSIONS + RARE AND UNRELEASED TRACKS
: ALTERNATE ALBUM COLLECTION
[2CD] VICTORY MEMORIAL [VMC05MJCD1/2]

Michael Jackson’s More Than "Thriller": The Ultimate Alternate Album Collection (2025 Edition, 2-CD Set)

Since its release in 1982, Thriller has sold over 100 million copies, reigning as the best-selling album in human history. Featuring groundbreaking music videos that defined the MTV era and a string of chart-topping singles, this legendary album reached #1 not only in the U.S. but also in countless countries worldwide. Over the years, commemorative editions such as the 25th Anniversary Edition (2008) and 40th Anniversary Edition (2022) have been released. Now, the latest installment in the alternate album series, More Than "Thriller", follows the acclaimed Another "Thriller" with an all-new collection of rare and unreleased material.

CD 1: The Original Demo Versions

This disc presents Thriller in its rawest form, reconstructing the entire album with original home demos, early outtakes, and studio session recordings. Listeners can experience each track before its final production—featuring different lyrics, incomplete arrangements, and pre-overdubbed versions—creating a fascinating "naked" edition of Thriller that offers a behind-the-scenes look at its evolution.

CD 2: Rare & Unreleased Tracks

The second disc compiles a treasure trove of rare and previously unreleased material, including:

• Songs recorded during the Thriller sessions but ultimately left off the final album
• Early versions of tracks later re-recorded and released in different forms
• Never-before-heard studio collaborations with Paul McCartney and Freddie Mercury

Among the standout highlights:

• A rare 1981 session of Say Say Say, co-written and recorded with Paul McCartney before The Girl Is Mine
• An unreleased version of There Must Be More to Life Than This, Michael’s legendary duet with Freddie Mercury, later officially released in a Queen version

These exclusive recordings provide a deeper dive into Michael Jackson’s peak creative period, showcasing his unmatched artistry during the Thriller era. More Than "Thriller" (2025 Edition) is a must-have 2-CD Special Collector’s Edition that redefines the legendary album with fresh insights and extraordinary unreleased material.

CD1
ORIGINAL DEMO VERSIONS ALBUM
01. WANNA BE STARTIN' SOMETHIN' (Original Home Demo)
02. BABY BE MINE (Early Demo Version)
03. THE GIRL IS MINE (Original Home Demo)
04. THRILLER (Voice Over featuring Vincent Price)
05. THRILLER (Demo Version Remix)
06. BEAT IT (Original Home Demo)
07. BILLIE JEAN (Original Home Demo)
08. HUMAN NATURE (Early Demo Version)
09. P.Y.T. (PRETTY YOUNG THING) (Early Demo Version)
10. THE LADY IN MY LIFE (Unreleased Vocal Version)
RARE AND UNRELEASED TRACKS
11. STARLIGHT - ORIGINAL THRILLER (Early Demo Version)
12. BILLIE JEAN (Unreleased Vocal)
13. P.Y.T. (PRETTY YOUNG THING) (Uncut Session)
14. SAY SAY SAY with Paul McCartney (Working Tape)
15. SAY SAY SAY with Paul McCartney (Alternate Demo)
16. STATE OF SHOCK with Freddie Mercury (Original Demo)
17. THERE MUST BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS (Solo Demo)
18. THERE MUST BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS with Freddie Mercury 
      (Golden Duet Version)
19. THERE MUST BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS with Freddie Mercury 
      (Recording Session Mike's Mix)
20. THERE MUST BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS with Freddie Mercury 
      (Original Version)

CD2
RARE AND UNRELEASED TRACKS
01. HOT STREET
02. GOT THE HOTS
03. CAROUSEL
04. (BE NOT) ALWAYS
05. BEHIND THE MASK (Original Demo)
06. SCARED OF THE MOON
07. LOVE NEVER FELT SO GOOD
08. SHE'S TROUBLE
09. WHAT A LOVELY WAY TO GO
10. I AM FOREVER (Original Demo)
11. NITE LINE
12. CHICAGO 1945 (Original Version)
13. WHO DO YOU KNOW
14. SLAPSTICK - ORIGINAL HOT STREET
15. SHE'S TROUBLE (Early Take)
16. THE TOY - I AM FOREVER
17. BEHIND THE MASK (Alternate Demo)
18. CAN'T GET OUTTA THE RAIN
19. MUCH TOO SOON

New Remix And Remasters / Compiled 2025