Release Calendar

CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
2LP (Black Vinyl): Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
2LP (Clear Vinyl): Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
2LP (Translucent Black Ice Vinyl): Independent Record Stores
Cassette: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada

Friday, April 24 sees the release in theatres everywhere of Michael, director Antoine Fuqua’s biopic-slash-celebration of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson.  Epic Records and Legacy Recordings are marking the occasion with the release the same day of Michael: Songs from the Motion Picture, a straightforward, 13-song soundtrack drawing on the period between The Jackson 5’s Motown debut and Jackson’s triumphant Bad (1987).  With just a baker’s dozen selections–all of which are previously released–the album serves as a Jackson sampler and a keepsake of the film but doesn’t add anything new to his discography.  The album is available on CD, LP, cassette (!), and digital formats, with various color variants of the vinyl version available.  As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases.