Do you think we will ever get Jackson 5/MJ expanded editions?

**Thatkliqkid** · 01-30-2021, 07:34 AM

It was recently announced that The Jacksons' 70's albums The Jacksons, Goin' Places and Destiny are getting expanded re-releases on MP3 this year which makes me wonder, do you think we will ever get expanded releases of The Jackson 5's or MJ's early solo albums from Motown?

I mean there's got to be some awesome early cuts still in the vaults that could go with either Diana Ross Presents or ABC re-releases? I know of some leaked songs that are yet to make an official appearance such as To sir with love, Lavender Blue and Michael's recording of I've gotta be me.

Or have they been mostly wiped out with previous releases of the unreleased material? Even alternate takes/demos or mono versions would be amazing I think.

It just feels so long since we got a dedicated Jackson 5 release with previously unheard music. The last one I can think of was the fantastic Come and Get it: rare pearls collection that came out in 2012.

**PeaceNHarmony** · 01-30-2021, 08:35 AM

I doubt it. I don't know if this material was lost in the Universal fire, but even if it's available I don't think there's much public demand for J5 expanded editions. I hope I'm wrong!

**sansradio** · 01-30-2021, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony

I doubt it. I don't know if this material was lost in the Universal fire, but even if it's available I don't think there's much public demand for J5 expanded editions. I hope I'm wrong!

Motown's tape archive was spared any losses in the Universal fire. The tapes were safely sequestered away from where the blaze occurred.

**Circa 1824** · 01-30-2021, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony

I doubt it. I don't know if this material was lost in the Universal fire, but even if it's available I don't think there's much public demand for J5 expanded editions. I hope I'm wrong!

I personally have no interest in the J5.