Sony/BMG Press Release -- The Visionary Project

MICHAEL JACKSON VISIONARY - THE VIDEO SINGLES 20 FEBRUARY – 26 JUNE 2006 THE FIRST ARTIST TO RELEASE ON DUAL DISC FORMAT The original global megastar and arguably, the world’s best-known entertainer, Michael Jackson is set to release, Visionary – The Video Singles, through Sony BMG. Starting on 20 February 2006, each week for five months, one single from his monumental career will be released on DualDisc, a revolutionary new concept, which not only allows fans to collect his greatest hits, but also the groundbreaking videos that accompanied them. Beginning with the Quincy Jones produced epic-track, Thriller, which will be released in a beautifully designed limited edition numbered box alongside the disco smash, Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough. Each week until 26 June 2006, smash-hits from Michael’s extraordinary catalogue of music, which include Bad, Billie Jean, Beat It, Black or White, Earth Song and Stranger in Moscow will be released as part of the Visionary - The Video Singles collector’s series. Now using DualDisc technology, which allows music and DVD content to be played on a single two-sided disc, Sony BMG has brought together 20 of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits and their videos. Michael Jackson is the first artist ever to release a commercial single on DualDisc. Each DualDisc single will feature an exact replica of the original 7” or 12” artwork which is presented in a stunning limited and numbered card wallet. All the audio has been digitally re-mastered and will feature the original 7” or radio edit of the lead track plus a sought after remix or related song. Visionary – The Video Singles, is the ultimate must-have collection for any music fan. ‘The King of Pop’, Michael Jackson is one of the most talented and popular musical artists of the modern age. An instantly identifiable voice, phenomenal dance moves, stunning musical versatility, and a wealth of sheer star power have seen him sell out stadiums across the globe and generate record sales in excess of 135 million around the world. An outstanding innovative singer, songwriter and performer, Michael Jackson has broken countless records for his singles, albums and tours. With the Jackson Five, he was the youngest vocalist to top the US charts. He was also the first artist to enter the US charts at No.1 with You Are Not Alone and the first US singer to enter the UK charts at No.1 since Elvis Presley. His 1982 blockbuster release, Thriller, is the biggest-selling album of all time with an estimated 51 million copies sold around the world, 26 million in the US alone. It topped the US album charts for an unprecedented 37 weeks and had a record 12 Grammy award nominations. He was also the first black artist to find stardom on MTV, breaking down innumerable racial boundaries and blazed the trail for music video as an art form. Jackson was the first artist to sell over 100 million albums outside the US and was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Roger Menz, International VP for Strategic Projects at Sony BMG commented: 'Michael has been fully behind this project and the originality of the first ever DualDisc single idea typifies the creativity of one of the most innovative artists in our lifetime. The quality of each single, having the audio on one side and the video on the other, is a compelling proposition for his fans.' Visionary – The Video Singles is out on 20 February 2006 – 26 June 2006 through Sony BMG. ORDER OF RELEASE: DATE TITLE 20 Feb 06 Thriller + Limited Edition Box 20 Feb 06 Don’t Stop ‘til You Get Enough 27 Feb 06 Rock With You 06 Mar 06 Billie Jean 13 Mar 06 Beat It 20 Mar 06 Bad 27 Mar 06 The Way You Make Me Feel 03 Apr 06 Dirty Diana 10 Apr 06 Smooth Criminal 17 Apr 06 Leave Me Alone 24 Apr 06 Black or White 01 May 06 Remember the Time 08 May 06 In The Closest 15 May 06 Jam 22 May 06 Heal The World 29 May 06 You Are Not Alone 05 Jun 06 Earth Song 12 Jun 06 They Don’t Care About Us 19 Jun 06 Stranger in Moscow 26 Jun 06 Blood on the Dance Floor Michael Jackson Visionary – The Video Singles 20 February 2006 – 26 June 2006 Source: Sony-BMG/MJJF/eMJey