SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- One month ago, a previously unreleased special mix of the Jackson 5 hit "I'll Be There" was made available on iTunes. The track was issued as a prelude to Michael Jackson: The Stripped Mixes (Motown/UMe), an album of new mixes showcasing a vocal talent that was superlative even at a young age and one that signaled the superstar he would become. Released digitally today, July 7, and on CD on July 21, Michael Jackson: The Stripped Mixes shines a bright, fresh light on his early career as both a solo artist and with his brothers in the Jackson 5.

Utilizing the original Motown session tapes, the mixes on Michael Jackson: The Stripped Mixes strip away certain instruments and studio frills to instead focus on the essence of the spectacular recordings--Michael's vocals and the harmonies provided by his brothers. The new approach enhances those sparkling vocals, makes them the star rather than the pop production, and inevitably leads to an almost acoustic tone to the recordings. The result is a unique rediscovery of each of these classic songs.

The recordings on Michael Jackson: The Stripped Mixes are proof that his music and performances will live forever.

The tracks on Michael Jackson: The Stripped Mixes are:

1. I'll Be There
2. Ben
3. Who's Loving You
4. Ain't No Sunshine
5. I Want You Back
6. ABC
7. We've Got A Good Thing Going
8. With A Child's Heart
9. Darling Dear
10. Got To Be There
11. Never Can Say Goodbye