All about the new Michael Jackson album and his other releases.
Michael Jackson has finished his new album which will be released on October 30th in the US and October 29th in Europe and the rest of the world. The new record is titled INVINCIBLE and contains 16 new songs. Sony Music will also re-release Michael s solo albums Off The wall, Thriller, Bad and Dangerous as remastered versions with unreleased material.

October 8th.
International commercial release date of the "You Rock My World" single

October 15th (American release date: October 16th)
International release date of the expanded versions of Off The Wall, Thriller, Bad and Dangerous.

October 29th (American release date: October 30th)
International release date of INVINCIBLE.

November 12th (American release date: November 13th)
International release date of HIStory - Greatest Hits Volume 1.

INVINCIBLE - OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Epic Records to Release Michael Jackson's First Studio Album in Six Years: Invincible

Album to Arrive In-Store Internationally on Monday, October 29th and in North America on Tuesday, October 30, 2001

Sony Music Entertainment and Epic Records today announced the worldwide release of Invincible, Michael Jackson's first studio album in six years. The album will arrive in-store internationally on Monday, October 29th, and in the United States and Canada on Tuesday, October 30, 2001. The album is executive produced by Michael Jackson, and features contributions from some of today's most successful producers.

"Invincible contains some of Michael Jackson's finest work to date", commented Thomas D. Mottola, Chairman and CEO, Sony Music Entertainment. "Michael continues to grow as an artist and, together with his talented co- writers and co-producers, he has created a fresh body of music that is destined to take its place alongside the greatest recordings in Pop history. Music lovers around the world will be surprised and delighted by the power, depth and range of Invincible."

"As a singer, composer, producer, arranger and musician, Michael Jackson is one of the most talented and influential artists in the history of recorded music. The release of this new album is a global event", commented Epic Records Group Chairman Dave Glew. "From 'You Rock My World' to `Speechless', Invincible is a towering musical achievement, that breaks new ground for this pioneering artist."

The first single, 'You Rock My World', was produced and written by Michael Jackson and Rodney Jerkins. The short film is directed by Paul Hunter.

'You Rock My World' represents the very best of Michael Jackson, commented Epic Records Group President Polly Anthony. "Simply put, this record is a global smash!"

SOURCE: Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment

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