The Michael Jackson Fan Club

(2-11-09) The CD is called "I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters," and it is being released on November 10, 2009 from Motown. 12 unreleased recordings that include alternate versions of some well-known hits as well as near classics and "should-have-been-hits" by one of the most popular groups of all time. "I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters" is the J5 rediscovered.

Preceding the release is the eSingle, "That's How Love Is," which was released exclusively on iTunes on October 6, the eve of the 40th anniversary (J5 hit "I Want You Back" b/w "Who's Lovin' You" was issued Oct. 7, 1969). It's produced by The Corporation(TM) and mixed exclusively for this new release by original Motown engineer Russ Terrana. "That's How Love Is," can be heard on www.jackson5.com.

The new CD will feature Stevie Wonder's "Buttercup," a highly anticipated collaboration announced in 1974 but never released. There will also be two studio performances - one a medley of "I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save," the other an alternate version of "Never Can Say Goodbye" - both recorded for TV appearances with Michael's lead laid down for "safety" (he would sing live on the shows). Neither have ever been heard until now. Other hit alternates include an extended version of "Dancing Machine" and the original vocal version of "ABC."

We will also get to hear amazing unreleased tracks like the afore-mentioned, "That's How Love Is," "Love Comes In Different Flavors," and "Lucky Day." On this collection we'll also hear two soulful, nearly forgotten tracks: "Man's Temptation," a ballad written by Curtis Mayfield and the funky "Listen I'll Tell You How," written by Bobby Taylor.

And that's still not all! There is also "Love Call," written by Willie Hutch, which is a fast-paced tune that was somehow overlooked back in '71. There is also the socially conscious jam, "I'll Try You'll Try (Maybe We'll All Get By)," written and produced by Johnny Bristol.

As an added bonus on this brand new album, not only is the music previously unheard, but most of the photos in the package are previously unseen as well.

Bruce Resnikoff, President and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises said, "The Motown vault is a vast treasure trove, and careful research begun in anticipation of the Jackson 5's 40th anniversary revealed they had recorded dozens of fantastic songs that simply could not have all been released at the time. We are amazed by the quality, and we know the many Michael Jackson fans all over the world will be too. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to bring these exciting recordings to the public in such a special package."

Album available in stores and online November 10, 2009.

Source: MJFC / prnewswire.com