Michael Jackson — Got To Be There (Limited Edition LP)

Before the stadiums and the spectacle, there was a teenage Michael Jackson finding his footing as a solo artist — and Got To Be There is where that journey begins. Rooted in the Soul tradition that Motown had spent a decade perfecting, this 1972 debut showcases a voice already far older than its years. His reading of Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine" is quietly devastating, and the tender title track proves he could carry a ballad without the Jacksons around him. This Universal Japan limited edition pressing brings fresh warmth and weight to an album that deserves far more than footnote status.

Tracklist

1. Ain't No Sunshine (4:13)
2. I Wanna Be Where You Are (3:03)
3. Girl Don't Take Your Love From Me (3:51)
4. In Our Small Way (3:41)
5. Got To Be There (3:25)
6. Rockin' Robin (2:35)
7. Wings Of My Love (3:25)
8. Maria (You Were The Only One) (3:43)
9. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone (2:54)
10. You've Got A Friend (4:54)