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Michael Jackson – Invincible

2001 · Europe · Epic · CD Album Stereo

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Matrix / runout: Sony Music S4951742000-0101 11 D1
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 25 B3
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 25 B6
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Sony Music S4951742000-0101 25 D1
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 101 A03
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 94 A04
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 11 C2
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 101 A02
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 43 B7
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 11 B1
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 11 C5
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 43 A5
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 43 C2
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 11 C6
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 101 A01
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 25 B3
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 25 C2
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 61 A2
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 25 A9
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 61 A06
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 43 B6
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 43 A4
Sony Music S4951742000-0101 43 A7
Barcode (Scanned): 5099749517424
Barcode (Text): 5 099749 517424
Rights society: BIEM/SACEM/SACD/SDRM/SGDL
Label Code: LC 00199
Other: 4951742000(Manufacturing code)
Other: 4951742003(Manufacturing code, on hype sticker)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 1)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 94V3(Variant 1)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555(Variant 2)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 941R(Variant 2)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555(Variant 3)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 946A(Variant 3)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555(Variant 4)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 946P(Variant 4)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 5)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 946T(Variant 5)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L554(Variant 6)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 944Q(Variant 6)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 7)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 944P(Variant 7)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 8)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 94K6(Variant 8)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L553(Variant 9)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 948P(Variant 9)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 10)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 945O(Variant 10)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 11)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 946B(Variant 11)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 12)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 947P(Variant 12)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 13)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 946R(Variant 13)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L553(Variant 14)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 946Q(Variant 14)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L553(Variant 15)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 942Q(Variant 15)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 16)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 945N(Variant 16)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 17)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 945T(Variant 17)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555(Variant 18)
Mould SID Code: [not entered](Variant 18)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555(Variant 19)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 945R(Variant 19)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555(Variant 20)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 945P(Variant 20)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L554(Variant 21)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 94K3(Variant 21)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551(Variant 22 & 24)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 946A(Variant 22)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555(Variant 23)
Mould SID Code: IFPI T8A3(Variant 23)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L553(Variant 25)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 942N(Variant 25)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L553(Variant 26)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 944A(Variant 26)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L553(Variant 27)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 944A(Variant 27)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L553(Variant 28)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 946P(Variant 28)
Mastered At: Bernie Grundman Mastering
Recorded At: The Hit Factory Criteria
Recorded At: Marvin's Room
Recorded At: Record Plant, Los Angeles
Recorded At: Future Recording Studios
Recorded At: Sony Music Studios, New York City
Recorded At: Record One, Los Angeles
Recorded At: A Touch Of Jazz Studios
Recorded At: The Hit Factory
Recorded At: Brandon's Way Recording

Specifications

Artist: Michael Jackson
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Ballad, Pop Rap, Contemporary R&B
Year: 2001
Label: Epic
Catalog number: 495174 2
Country: Europe
Barcode: 5099749517424

Tracklist

1Unbreakable6:25
2Heartbreaker5:10
3Invincible4:45
4Break Of Dawn5:32
5Heaven Can Wait4:49
6You Rock My World5:39
7Butterflies4:40
8Speechless3:18
92000 Watts4:24
10You Are My Life4:33
11Privacy5:05
12Don't Walk Away4:25
13Cry5:01
14The Lost Children4:00
15Whatever Happens4:56
16Threatened4:19

Executive-Producer: Michael Jackson
Mastered By: Bernie Grundman
Edited By [Digital Additional], Engineer [Additional]: Prince Michael Jackson I
Engineer [Assistant]: Chris Carroll
Engineer [Assistant]: Christine Tramontano
Engineer [Assistant]: Craig Durrance

About this record

Pressed in Austria by Sony Music for the European market, this 2001 CD carries the catalogue number 495174 2 on the spine and disc, with the variant EPC 495174 2 printed on the back inlay. The dead-wax matrix Sony Music S4951742000-0101 11 D1 identifies the first pressing plant run, distinguishing it from later Austrian reissues marked 25 B3 or 25 B6.

Community demand shows 296 collectors want this edition against 2994 who own one, a ratio that reflects its initial wide distribution but persistent collector interest.

What drives its value

This European first pressing commands attention because of its dual catalogue marking and the Quantum Range Recording Process notation unique to the 2001 mastering. The 16-track album was recorded across multiple studios—The Hit Factory/Criteria in Miami (tracks 1, 5, 9, 12, 15, 16), Marvin's Room in Los Angeles (track 2), Record Plant Los Angeles (track 3), and Future Recording Studios in Norfolk (tracks 5, 9, 12, 15)—a production scope reflected in the pressing's technical specifications.

With 2994 copies held against 296 want-list entries, supply far exceeds active demand, which typically depresses secondary-market value for this title. The community rating of 3.91 across 327 votes indicates moderate collector regard.

Austrian pressings of major 2001 releases generally trade below original UK or US variants, and the presence of CD-Text encoding on this edition adds minimal premium. Condition and the specific matrix variant (11 D1 versus later 25 B3/B6 runs) matter more than the pressing plant alone for pricing.

How to appraise this pressing

Verify this pressing by checking the spine and disc for catalogue 495174 2, with EPC 495174 2 on the back inlay card. The dead-wax matrix must read Sony Music S4951742000-0101 11 D1 for the first pressing; later Austrian runs show 25 B3 or 25 B6 instead.

The barcode is present. Confirm the release notes state Made in Austria and reference the Quantum Range Recording Process.

The front cover artwork exists in multiple colour variants per the Master Release notes, so cover shade alone does not distinguish pressings. CD-Text encoding is present on all copies of this edition.

Check the back inlay for the dual catalogue notation and verify track credits match the 16-track configuration with recording locations listed for each track (The Hit Factory/Criteria, Marvin's Room, Record Plant, Future Recording Studios, Sony Studios, Record One, Touch of Jazz, Brandon's Way, Darkchild, Capitol, and Sony Music Studios). The copyright line should read © 2001 MJJ Productions Inc./℗ 2001 MJJ Productions Inc. with Epic as the registered trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

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Release notes

CD-Text on it Front cover artwork also available in different colours, see the Master Release.

Catalogue numbers: "495174 2" on spines and disc "EPC 495174 2" on back inlay

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered with the Exclusive - "Quantum Range Recording Process" Recorded at The Hit Factory/Criteria, Miami (Track: 1, 5, 9, 12, 15, 16) Recorded at Marvin's Room Studio, Los Angeles (Track: 2) Recorded at Record Plant, Los Angeles (Track: 3) Recorded at Future Recording Studios, Norfolk (Track: 5, 9, 12, 15) Recorded at Sony Studios, New York and Record One, Los Angeles and mixed at Marvin's Room Studio, Los Angeles (Track: 6) Recorded at Touch of Jazz Studios, Philadelphia and The Hit Factory, New York (Track: 7) Recorded and mixed at Brandon's Way Recording (Track: 10) Recorded at Sony Music Studios, New York (Track: 11) Mixed at The Hit Factory/Criteria, Miami (Track: 1, 2, 3, 6, 11) Rep Recorded at Darkchild Studios (Track: 2, 3) Strings Recorded at Capitol Studios (Track: 10)

Track 1: Rap by The originally embodied on "I Can't Stop The Reign" courtesy of Twism and Bad Boy/Arista. Track 14: Audio snippets from The Twilight Zone courtesy of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Track 15: Audio snippets of courtesy of CBS Broadcasting Inc.

Made in Austria.

Track 1 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. All rights for Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Ensign Music Corporation (BMI) / Fred Jerkins Publishing (BMI) administered by Ensign Music Corporation / EMI April Music Inc., LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. All rights for LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP) / Generations Third Music Publishing (BMI) / Songs Of Windswept Pacific / Big Bert Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Big Bert Music administered by Songs Of Windswept Pacific (BMI).

Track 2 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. All rights for Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Ensign Music Corporation (BMI) / Fred Jerkins Publishing (BMI) administered by Ensign Music Corporation / EMI April Music Inc., LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. All rights for LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP) / Music Of Windswept / Nfused Music / Mischkemusic (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Nfused Music and Mischkemusic administered by Music Of Windswept (ASCAP) / Norman Gregg Publishing Designee.

Track 3 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. All rights for Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Ensign Music Corporation (BMI) / Fred Jerkins Publishing (BMI) administered by Ensign Music Corporation / EMI April Music Inc., LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. All rights for LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP) / Norman Gregg Publishing Designee.

Track 4 © 2001 Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Uncle James Music. All rights on behalf of Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Uncle James Music (BMI) administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing / Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI).

Track 5 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI), 6th Boro Music (ASCAP) & WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). All rights on behalf of 6th Boro Music (ASCAP) administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) / Zomba Melodies Inc., Detabob Music. All rights on behalf of Detabob Music administered by Zomba Melodies Inc. (SESAC) / Nate Smith Publishing Designee / BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) / Teron Beal Songs (ASCAP). All rights for the world on behalf of Teron Beal Songs administered by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) / E. Laues Publishing Designee / KQ Music (SESAC).

Track 6 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. All rights for Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Ensign Music Corporation (BMI) / Fred Jerkins Publishing (BMI) administered by Ensign Music Corporation / EMI April Music Inc., LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. All rights for LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP) / Generations Third Music Publishing (BMI).

Track 7 © 2001 Universal Music Corporation, Jat Cat Music Publishing, Inc. and Dirty Dre Music. All rights for Jat Cat Publishing and Dirty Dre Music controlled and administered by Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP) / Marshmellow Music (BMI) / SPZ Music (BMI).

Track 9 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). Zomba Melodies Inc., Detabob Music. All rights on behalf of Detabob Music administered by Zomba Melodies Inc. (SESAC) / BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) / Zovektion Music (ASCAP). All rights for the world on behalf of Zovektion Music administered by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) / J. Henson Publishing Designee.

Track 10 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / ECAF Music Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC. All rights on behalf of ECAF Music Inc. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI) administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing / All About Me Music (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). All rights on behalf of All About Me Music (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / Jamal Music (ASCAP).

Track 11 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. All rights for Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Ensign Music Corporation (BMI) / Fred Jerkins Publishing (BMI) administered by Ensign Music Corporation / EMI April Music Inc., LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. All rights for LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP) / EMI Virgin Music Inc., Cal-Rock Music. All rights for Cal-Rock Music controlled and administered by EMI Virgin Music Inc. (ASCAP).

Track 12 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). Zomba Melodies Inc., Detabob Music. All rights on behalf of Detabob Music administered by Zomba Melodies Inc. (SESAC) / Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Velvet Soul Music. All rights on behalf of Sony ATV Songs LLC and Velvet Soul Music (BMI) administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing / Chrysalis Songs / Vertelney Music. All rights administered by Chrysalis Songs (BMI).

Track 15 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). Zomba Melodies Inc., Detabob Music. All rights on behalf of Detabob Music administered by Zomba Melodies Inc. (SESAC) / Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd. All rights for Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd. controlled and administeredin the US and Canada by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP) and EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Quay Music Publishing (SESAC).

Track 16 © 2001 Mijac Music (BMI). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI) administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. All rights for Rodney Jerkins Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Ensign Music Corporation (BMI) / Fred Jerkins Publishing (BMI) administered by Ensign Music Corporation / EMI April Music Inc., LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. All rights for LaShawn Daniels Productions Inc. controlled and administered by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP).

Notes sourced from the Discogs database.

Frequently asked

How do I confirm this is the Austrian pressing and not a UK or US variant?

Check the back inlay for the dual catalogue numbers 495174 2 and EPC 495174 2. The release notes must state Made in Austria. The dead-wax matrix on the CD should read Sony Music S4951742000-0101 followed by either 11 D1 (first pressing), 25 B3, or 25 B6 (later runs). UK and US pressings carry different matrix codes and catalogue formats. The pressing plant attribution to Sony Music is consistent across all Austrian copies.

What is the difference between the 11 D1 matrix and the 25 B3 or 25 B6 variants?

All three matrix variants (11 D1, 25 B3, 25 B6) are Austrian Sony Music pressings from 2001, but they represent different manufacturing runs or quality-control batches within the same facility. The 11 D1 appears to be the first pressing. Later pressings show 25 B3 or 25 B6 in the dead-wax. Collectors typically prefer earlier runs, though sonic differences are not documented. The matrix variant is visible only under strong light on the CD's inner surface.

Why is demand (296 want) so low compared to copies held (2994)?

Invincible was a major 2001 release with wide distribution across multiple countries and pressing plants. The European pressing alone was manufactured in large quantities, so supply remains abundant in the secondary market. The want-to-have ratio of 296 to 2994 reflects this oversupply. Collectors typically seek earlier pressings (original UK or US variants) or specific matrix codes rather than the general Austrian edition, which reduces active demand for this particular pressing.

Does the CD-Text encoding add value to this pressing?

CD-Text is noted in the release information for this edition, but it is a standard feature of 2001 CD manufacturing rather than a rarity. The presence of CD-Text does not significantly increase value. The Quantum Range Recording Process notation is more distinctive, as it reflects the exclusive mastering technique used for this album, but this is documented in the release notes rather than audibly distinguishable on playback.

What is the community rating for this pressing, and how many votes does it represent?

The community rating is 3.91 out of 5, based on 327 votes. This moderate score suggests collectors regard the pressing as competent but not exceptional. The rating reflects both the audio quality and the pressing's position as a widely available European variant rather than a sought-after original or limited edition. The 327-vote count indicates sufficient community engagement to treat the rating as representative of collector consensus.