Michael Jackson, Jackson 5 - Michael: The Birth of A Superstar (2026) Hi-Res

A new compilation featuring the early recordings of Michael Jackson has quietly appeared on Spotify and YouTube, drawing immediate attention from fans around the world. Released under Motown/Universal Music, the project is titled “Michael: The Birth of a Superstar” and focuses entirely on the formative Motown years that first introduced Michael to global audiences.

The release is currently available digitally, with no confirmed CD or vinyl edition announced at the time of writing. However, its arrival on streaming platforms in April 2026 has already sparked discussion among fans, especially given its timing and the renewed interest in Michael’s life and career through ongoing media and the biopic.

Tracklist
1. I Want You Back (2:58)
2. Got To Be There (Single Version) (3:23)
3. ABC (2:57)
4. Rockin' Robin (2:32)
5. I'll Be There (3:58)
6. I Wanna Be Where You Are (2:58)
7. Never Can Say Goodbye (Single Version) (2:59)
8. Doggin' Around (2:25)
9. You've Changed (3:01)
10. Ain't No Sunshine (4:11)
11. Who's Lovin' You (Single Version) (4:22)
12. With A Child's Heart (3:28)
13. Mama's Pearl (3:06)
14. Music And Me (2:36)
15. Stand! (2:35)
16. We've Got A Good Thing Going (Single Version) (3:02)
17. Maybe Tomorrow (4:45)
18. We're Almost There (3:47)
19. Dancing Machine (Single Version) (2:42)
20. Just A Little Bit Of You (3:11)
21. The Love You Save (2:59)
22. One Day In Your Life (4:16)
23. Farewell My Summer Love (4:25)
24. Medley: I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save (Live In Japan / 1973) (2:59)
25. Ben (Live at the Forum, 1972) (2:39)
26. I'll Be There (Live at the Forum, 1972) (4:04)