Michael Jackson – The Michael Jackson Album (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1973)

Michael Jackson – The Michael Jackson Album is a 1973 German compilation on Tamla Motown / Hör Zu. It gathers songs from Michael's early Motown solo albums – including "Ain't No Sunshine", "Maria", "Wings Of My Love" and the ballad "Ben". On offer is the 1973 German original pressing with catalogue number SHZE 385.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Tamla Motown / Hör Zu – SHZE 385
• Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1973
• Genre: Soul & Funk, Pop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (with some wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Ain't No Sunshine (4:07)
2. Wings Of My Love (3:18)
3. With A Child's Heart (3:26)
4. Maria (3:34)
5. All The Things You Are (2:54)
6. My Girl (3:07)

Side B

1. Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Da Day (3:12)
2. Greatest Show On Earth (2:45)
3. What Goes Around Comes Around (3:24)
4. Happy (3:20)
5. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone (2:49)
6. Ben (2:43)

Personnel

Michael Jackson (vocals). Liner notes: Ewald Lütge. Manufactured by EMI Electrola.

FAQ

Is this a regular studio album?
No – "The Michael Jackson Album" is a German compilation issued in 1973 with the Hör Zu logo, collecting tracks from Michael's early Motown solo albums.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the compilation was released in Germany in 1973 on Tamla Motown / Hör Zu with catalogue number SHZE 385.

Is "Ben" the original version?
Yes – it is the title song from Michael's second solo album "Ben" (1972) in the familiar Motown version.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint, the sleeve shows light wear. Details on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more soul & funk?
Yes – browse our Soul & Funk collection.