Music & Me (1973) — Lesser-known; seek Japanese remasters in FLAC for best mastering.

Thriller (1982) — Key: “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller.” Definitive FLAC: 2001 25th Anniversary remaster (Epic/Legacy) or 2012 and later remasters from Epic/Legacy; best to target official 24-bit/96k deluxe editions when available. Include single edits, extended 12" mixes and instrumentals from official deluxe box sets for a comprehensive FLAC collection.

Michael Jackson continued to release innovative and critically acclaimed music throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

His venture into New Jack Swing, featuring industrial-pop sounds.