The Essential Michael Jackson CD Album is a compilation album that includes 38 of the King of Pop's greatest hits, spanning his entire career. The album features some of Jackson's most popular songs, such as "Billie Jean," "Thriller," and "Beat It," as well as lesser-known tracks. Released in 2005, the album has been widely acclaimed for its comprehensive selection of Jackson's work and remains a testament to his legacy as one of the most influential and beloved musicians of all time.

Disc 1
- I Want You Back
- Abc
- The Love You Save
- Got To Be There (Single Version)
- Rockin' Robin
- Ben (Single Version)
- Blame It On The Boogie
- Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) (Single Edit)
- Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough
- Off The Wall
- Rock With You
- She's Out Of My Life
- The Girl Is Mine
- Billie Jean
- Beat It
- Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Single Version)
- P.y.t. (Pretty Young Thing)
- Human Nature
- I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Thriller (Single Version)

Disc 2
- Bad
- The Way You Make Me Feel (Single Version)
- Man In The Mirror
- Dirty Diana
- Another Part Of Me
- Smooth Criminal
- Leave Me Alone
- Black Or White (Single Edit)
- Remember The Time
- In The Closet (Single Version)
- Who Is It (7 Edit)
- Heal The World
- Will You Be There (Single Version)
- You Are Not Alone (Single Version)
- Earth Song (Radio Edit)
- They Don't Care About Us
- You Rock My World