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Michael Jackson – HIStory - Past, Present And Future - Book I
1995 · US · Epic · Vinyl LP Compilation Album, Box Set
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 12, 2026
- MMint
- $736.52
- NMNear Mint
- $658.99
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $503.93
- VGVery Good
- $348.88
- G+Good Plus
- $193.82
- GGood
- $116.29
- FFair
- $77.53
- PPoor
- $38.76
16 copies listed on Discogs from $320.39.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- PAL 59007-2A
- Runout — side B
- PBL 59007-2B
- Runout — side C
- PAL 59008-2A
- Runout — side D
- PBL 59008-2A
- Runout — side E
- PAL 59009-2A
- Runout — side F
- PBL 59009-2B
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 074645900018
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7464 59000 1 8
- Other
- E 59007(LP1)
- Other
- E 59008(LP2)
- Other
- E 59009(LP3)
Specifications
- Artist
- Michael Jackson
- Genre
- Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Pop Rock, Disco, Contemporary R&B
- Year
- 1995
- Label
- Epic
- Catalog number
- E3 59000
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 074645900018
Tracklist
- HIStory Begins
- A1Billie Jean4:54
- A2The Way You Make Me Feel4:57
- A3Black Or White4:15
- A4Rock With You3:40
- A5She's Out Of My Life3:38
- A6Bad4:07
- B1I Just Can't Stop Loving You4:12
- B2Man In The Mirror5:19
- B3Thriller5:57
- B4Beat It4:18
- B5The Girl Is Mine3:41
- C1Remember The Time3:59
- C2Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough6:05
- C3Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'6:04
- C4Heal The World6:24
- HIStory Continues
- D1Scream4:38
- D2They Don't Care About Us4:44
- D3Stranger In Moscow5:44
- D4This Time Around4:20
- D5Earth Song6:46
- E1D.S.4:49
- E2Money4:41
- E3Come Together4:02
- E4You Are Not Alone5:45
- E5Childhood (Theme From "Free Willy 2")4:28
- E6Tabloid Junkie4:32
- F12 Bad4:49
- F2History6:37
- F3Little Susie6:13
- F4Smile4:56
About this record
This 1995 US Epic pressing arrives as a deluxe box set with a 52-page color booklet, catalogue E3 59000, and carries four distinct matrix runout strings across its vinyl — PAL 59007-2A, PBL 59007-2B, PAL 59008-2A, and PBL 59008-2A — signaling a multi-plant or multi-stage pressing run. Demand far outpaces supply: 3777 collectors want it against only 1896 who own one, yet just 16 copies sit for sale at any moment, with the lowest asking price at 320.39 USD.
What drives its value
The price gradient on this box set is steep — a Mint copy commands 736.52 USD, while a VG+ drops to 503.93 USD and a VG to 348.88 USD. That spread reflects both the box set's original retail premium and the acute scarcity of copies in top condition; the lowest asking price of 320.39 USD sits between VG and VG+ guide values, suggesting most active listings are worn copies.
The want-to-have ratio of 3777 to 1896 is unusually skewed, indicating this pressing remains a hunt for many collectors despite its 1995 release date. As the original US Epic pressing (catalogue E3 59000), it commands higher prices than the concurrent European Epic variants (EPC 47409 1 and EPC 474709 2) and the 2018 MJJ Productions reissue, which have fragmented the market but not eroded this pressing's collectibility.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number E3 59000 on the spine and cover; the box set format distinguishes it immediately from the standard single-album release (E2K 59000, also 1995 US Epic). Inspect the dead wax on each side for one of the four matrix strings: PAL 59007-2A, PBL 59007-2B, PAL 59008-2A, or PBL 59008-2A.
The presence of a barcode confirms authenticity. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under bright light for hairline scratches, scuffing, and play wear; check the jacket and booklet for foxing, creasing, or water damage, as the 52-page color booklet is integral to the set's value and condition.
The box itself should be assessed for crushing, splitting, or discoloration. A Mint example will show no visible defects on vinyl or packaging; VG+ allows light surface marks that do not affect play; VG permits moderate wear and light scratches.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Box set is accompanied by a 12"x12" 52-page HIStory color booklet.
Runtimes measured by digitalizing the vinyl and having timed each track on computer.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between the E3 59000 and E2K 59000 pressings?
E3 59000 is the deluxe box set with the 52-page booklet and multi-disc vinyl package; E2K 59000 is the standard US Epic pressing from the same 1995 release. The box set format and catalogue number distinguish them. Both are original 1995 US pressings, but the box set commands higher prices due to its collectible packaging.
Why do the matrix runouts show four different strings?
The four matrix strings — PAL 59007-2A, PBL 59007-2B, PAL 59008-2A, and PBL 59008-2A — indicate this box set contains multiple vinyl records (likely two LPs or more), each with its own stamper designation. This is normal for multi-disc sets and helps identify the exact pressing plant and production sequence.
What is a VG+ copy worth according to the price guide?
The price guide lists VG+ at 503.93 USD. This is an estimate based on recent sales data; actual market prices vary. The current lowest asking price of 320.39 USD suggests that available copies are trading below VG+ condition, likely in the VG range.
How much more is a Mint copy than a VG?
A Mint copy is listed at 736.52 USD and a VG at 348.88 USD according to the price guide. The difference reflects the rarity of undamaged box sets; most copies show wear to the booklet, box, or vinyl after nearly 30 years of storage and handling.
Should I buy the 2018 MJJ Productions reissue instead?
The 2018 European reissue is a later pressing and typically trades at lower prices than the original 1995 US Epic box set. Collectors prioritize the original pressing for its historical significance and scarcity; the reissue is more affordable but lacks the collectibility premium of the first release.