Era Name Notes Track Length Leak Date Type Currently Available In Circulation Link(s)
Got To Be There (??/??/1969) (The Jackson 5ive sign to Motown Records) (01/24/1972) (Got To Be There is released) Michael's first solo outing with Motown Records after three years of success with the Jackson 5ive.
Got To Be There Got To Be There [V1] Uses a different vocal take; is slower-paced than the final mix 3:38 OG Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/Mi5xQZKK#0CvMyBpglMzyeRR2Lv5IYeg88-WbxJp3TJlKYN60GC4
Got To Be There I Wanna Be Where You Are [V1] Uses a different vocal take 3:02 OG Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/xzJBxZaD#46RMBbVxh_HWEXzX_iRMznfIlv46nFrGBM4AmZw2r0w
Got To Be There I've Gotta Be Me 2:27 April 2008 Throwaway Full LQ Full LQ https://mega.nz/file/krRyXJ4b#t0aty2HoywR_l19eRnC_5v5Pxs9tIdYHb1lTiRhZWn8
Got To Be There I Can't Get You Off My Mind Only a 37-second snippet has leaked onto the Internet 0:36 2000s Throwaway LQ Snippet LQ Snippet https://mega.nz/file/hyhz2LAD#Ravf1KHjMd4oVdMhP_I07cbIhg8qnJAIjip1jlSSBf4
Music And Me (08/04/1972) (Ben is released) (04/13/1973) (Music and Me is released) Although it was argubaly one of Michael's least successful albums from Motown, it yielded "Music and Me," quite possibly the best song to describe Michael's love for music despite it being written by an outside writer.
Music and Me Music and Me [V1] Contains a scratch vocal take from Michael 2:32 OG Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/omxDBZzC#p3nKpPevfQKahCgxodW1cYNXntrH3hm8F2VzA_NfsgY
Off the Wall (??/??/1975) (The Jackson 5ive leave Motown for CBS Records) (08/10/1979) (Off The Wall is released) First album produced by Quincy Jones and the first to be released through the CBS-owned Epic Records, starting a relationship that would last until 1987 and 2002, respectively.
Off the Wall Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' [Home Demo] Was going to be on the Off the Wall album, but Michael withheld it before submitting his songs to Quincy Jones. 6:16 Demo Full LQ Full LQ https://mega.nz/file/A3QShSJQ#IudhFNDh4EC-ajM1O18S7-U5CTbS6uLYp0AXsxP1zpg
Off the Wall She's Out Of My Life [Tom Bahler Writer's Demo] Based upon Bahler's relationship and breakup with his then-girlfriend Rhonda Rivera. 2:53 Ref Track Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/YzojyaaZ#p4b-7QxWMX92Db24tbFPSo_mV6R7iH4aVGhEcTvCxQI
Off the Wall Rock With You [Rod Temperton Writer's Demo] Originally meant for Karen Carpenter and later his band Heatwave; was originally called "I'm Gonna Eat You Up." 4:28 Ref Track Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/QjAW2QiA#fFWfRCNX0IGmAK84FiokN-LlfLVAhfGZOywhbHpU-aQ
Off the Wall It's The Falling In Love [V1] Michael sings the second verse in place of Patti Austin. 5:40 OG Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/MuAQnCpR#GMv5MqCjywy5bvOFxTbnxIDBiBehsDiyuK4J9cfNUNE
Off the Wall Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough [V1] Features a different synth bass in place of the real bass. 7:43 OG Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/8uBQVJIK#OcFH_3oGrpeK7loGmznYGpmqXBKOl0vhv4EG6QryJog
Off the Wall I Can't Help It [V1] Is faster than the final version; has a more salsa-like beat to it. 5:04 Demo Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/8yxC3ZZA#7z3leiIyEcHSmvm-qdMxZL3k_EnvZ3PGhF8qdDnmLeY
Off the Wall I Can't Help It [V2] More similar to the final version, though Michael still sings a scratch vocal take. The bass and drums have a different rhythm as well. 4:42 Jan 2023 OG Full Lossless Full Lossless https://mega.nz/file/diIy1ZKB#0IEIr9pBWdpZtD3rAXqYR2AHexIgScZhWxaXQFk4v_k
Off the Wall Get On The Floor [V1] Scratch vocal take from Michael; is much longer than the released version. 7:33 Demo Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/B6wXRYDL#Y0IQgebOlPBafMPe-BiFtBj0V7CdeZOJ0YU9v_h5uac
Off the Wall Get On The Floor [V2] Longer than the released version; contains an unused third verse and several unused elements. 7:19 OG Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/t3QhlBZC#fbzJASHwlkkfLCYPsT43k1LSt_Ia9BP3ylpJjuKLe8I
Off the Wall Rock With You [V1] Has some unused horn and string parts. 4:25 OG Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/VnxRCAaQ#qOhUKw54iTnkGS22Wnn71KJJieD7KAspmZ2L-hCWbwc
Off the Wall Goodness Knows (When It's Right) Registered at the Library of Congress Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall You Ain't Gonna Change Nothin' Registered at the Library of Congress Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Kentucky Registered at the Library of Congress Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Disco Kids Registered at the Library of Congress Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Thank You For Life Registered at the Library of Congress. Was played during a deposition in 1984. Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Ode to Sorrow Registered at the Library of Congress Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Sweet Music Registered at the Library of Congress Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Iowa and other orchestral recordings In an interview, Janet Jackson talked about how Michael had fully orchestrated music, all of which Janet referred to as "songs to cry for." They were last seen on a cassette tape in his parents' home, Michael having left it just before heading off to film The Wiz Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Sunset Driver [Home Demo] Was originally going to feature on Off the Wall's 2001 special edition, but was ultimately pulled before release. Demo N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Little Susie [Home Demo] Originally recorded in 1978 during the Off the Wall sessions, though it most likely wasn't meant for the album. Said to sound the same as the HIStory version, with a very similar vocal performance from Michael. Demo N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall I Can't Help It [Stevie Wonder Writer's Demo] Was originally made during the sessions for Stevie Wonder's "Songs In The Key Of Life," but was eventually given to Michael. Ref Track N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall A Baby Smiles Registered at the Library of Congress; lyrics included in the 1992 poem book "Dancing the Dream" Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Under Your Skin Registered at the Library of Congress Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Gotta Find A Way Somehow Registered at the Library of Congress Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall Be Not Always [V1] Demo of what would eventually make it onto the Jackson's "Victory" album OG N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall She's Not A Girl Registered at the Library of Congress; recorded at Hayvenhurst. It's unknown whether this was done during the OTW sessions or the Thriller sessions. Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall You Told Me Your Lovin' Registered at the Library of Congress; a version with Randy Jackson on vocals also exists Throwaway N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Off the Wall The Brothers Johnson - This Had To Be [Michael Jackson Writer's Demo] Originally called "You, Not Me" in its earliest stages; demo registered at the Library of Congress. Ref Track N/A (Confirmed) No Evidence
Thriller (10/??/1980) (The Jacksons' Triumph is released) (11/29/1982) (Thriller is released) Quite possibly one of the most iconic albums ever made, to the point where it was seen as the best-selling album of all time alongside the Eagles' "Greatest Hits" album. Around 25-30 songs were made for the album, all in various states of completion.
Thriller I Never Heard [V1] (This Is It) Recorded with Paul Anka; was considered for his "Walk On A Fine Line" album, only for Michael to steal the tapes. Only a 23 second snippet has surfaced so far. More MJ vocals from the demo can be heard in Anka's 2013 version. ?:?? 2009 OG LQ Snippet No Evidence https://mega.nz/file/A7QnFAQZ#mNtpndE0FESfrsXZ7tZuvRPjZYa3_XoN_kKX1i35AI8
Thriller The Girl Is Mine [Work Tape] Includes Michael vocally singing and beatboxing what would eventually become the demo of The Girl Is Mine. Was played during the 1984 and 1993 depositions. 5:56 OG Full LQ Full LQ
Thriller Billie Jean [Home Demo] Has some lyrical differences compared to the released version. 5:51 Demo Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/8rYkkBhS#t1YOcF6padn3tADfT9kEYKzf_1zvgSj5VO9zn1P8MWU
Thriller Nite Line [Brie Howard Writer's Demo] 5:25 Ref Track Full LQ Full LQ https://mega.nz/file/xjJGkKDL#gB278dgQB5smDEHWCCn_uhhn1CdqHH1avd8F-IOoZyE
Thriller Trouble [Terry Britten Writer's Demo] 3:09 Ref Track Full LQ Full LQ https://mega.nz/file/pnpjGBQS#OTUYLrZGvb8Gq9WVJVn-7khNXrH5_ZKoQ4NnVl2-djc
Thriller Carousel [Michael Sembello Writer's Demo] 3:49 2009 Ref Track Full LQ Full LQ https://mega.nz/file/ZjgQgCSB#T8q4aV6KM733hwGxyOdH1w0kVtqWpHWvge5gdBkr9Ds
Thriller Baby Be Mine [V1] Michael sings in falsetto on this version; the instrumental includes some unused synth horn tracks. 4:15 2009 OG Full LQ Full LQ https://mega.nz/file/gqZV1QAC#sKsLj0S6aRWrSeQM52TKI1q8FzuNqk7LrQ2n9UECuvc
Thriller Slapstick [V1] (Hot Street) Contains entirely different lyrics compared to the latest version completed. 3:35 2010s OG Full LQ Full LQ https://mega.nz/file/UnYGxARb#Qc1N3Y5BgqUtQsi_32MGpLeF_61aUsaBMv-6KZksOhI
Thriller Hot Street [V2] (Slapstick) Got so far into production that it was even put on the final tracklist, but issues with the album's initial mastering led to it being taken off the project during the second go-round. 3:56 2009 Throwaway Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/4nInnRyT#O7v8KFSyH6eEWFAIWVI_oJOcDSaFpWmjPjnQtGPDA0M
Thriller Nite Line Features the Pointer Sisters on background vocals. 4:55 2009 Throwaway Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/06YnyJYD#DLNZxzsyJjGNo-f7xXtVBW1p6SQq8BJuwWjuOQyFUL0
Thriller She's Trouble [V1] Has a different one-take vocal and ends on a humorous note. 3:46 2009 Demo Full HQ Full HQ https://mega.nz/file/0zBVAJaY#ObZfJXXFnS2j6IwvVqaFj2XfFijnTEeQmgDpegEPAA0
Thriller Carousel [Full Version] Originally meant