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Michael Jackson – Number Ones
2003 · Europe · Epic · CD Album Compilation
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of May 1, 2026
- MMint
- $7.50
- NMNear Mint
- $6.71
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $5.13
- VGVery Good
- $3.55
- G+Good Plus
- $1.97
- GGood
- $1.18
- FFair
- $0.79
- PPoor
- $0.39
110 copies listed on Discogs from $0.41.
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
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- Matrix / runout
- Sony Music S5138002000-0101 14 B4Sony Music S5138002000-0101 64 A03Sony Music S5138002000-0101 45 A5Sony Music S5138002000-0101 25 B10*Sony Music S5138002000-0101 25 B4Sony Music S5138002000-0101 25 B14Sony Music S5138002000-0101 45 A6Sony Music S5138002000-0101 14 B13Sony Music S5138002000-0101 45 A12Sony Music S5138002000-0101 64 A02Sony Music S5138002000-0101 64 B03Sony Music S5138002000-0101 45 A17Sony Music S5138002000-0101 14 A10Sony Music S5138002000-0101 14 B16Sony Music S5138002000-0101 25 C1Sony Music S5138002000-0101 14 B19Sony Music S5138002000-0101 25 B5
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 5099751380023
- Barcode (Text)
- 5 099751 380023
- Rights society
- SACD/SACEM/SGDL/SDRM, BIEM, BMI ASCAP
- Label Code
- LC 00199
- Other
- 5138002204(Manufacturing code, booklet)
- Other
- 5138002000(Manufacturing code, disc)
- Other
- 5138002204(Manufacturing code, inlay)
- Other
- 5138002000(Manufacturing code, sticker)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L554(Variant 1)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 943Q(Variant 1)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L554(Variant 2)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 94W3(Variant 2)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 3)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 941L(Variant 3)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 4)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 944A(Variant 4)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 5)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 946T(Variant 5)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 6)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 9410(Variant 6)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 7)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 944Q(Variant 7)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L554(Variant 8)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 943R(Variant 8)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 9)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L554(Variant 10)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 943Q(Variant 10)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L554(Variant 11)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 94K3(Variant 11)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 12)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 943S(Variant 12)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 13)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 948A(Variant 13)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L554(Variant 14)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 943Q(Variant 14)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L554(Variant 15)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 945S(Variant 15)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 16)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 941Q(Variant 16)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 17)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 941L(Variant 17)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L554(Variant 18)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 946Q(Variant 18)
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI L555(Variant 19)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 947R(Variant 19)
- Mastered At
- Bernie Grundman Mastering
- Made By
- Sony Music
- Glass Mastered At
- Sony DADC
Specifications
- Artist
- Michael Jackson
- Genre
- Electronic, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Soul, Synth-pop, Disco
- Year
- 2003
- Label
- Epic, MJJ Music
- Catalog number
- 513800 2
- Country
- Europe
- Barcode
- 5099751380023
Tracklist
- 1Don't Stop Till You Get Enough (2003 Edit)3:55
- 2Rock With You3:40
- 3Billie Jean4:52
- 4Beat It4:18
- 5Thriller5:10
- 6Human Nature4:06
- 7I Just Can't Stop Loving You4:11
- 8Bad4:05
- 9The Way You Make Me Feel4:56
- 10Dirty Diana4:40
- 11Smooth Criminal4:17
- 12Black Or White3:18
- 13You Are Not Alone4:33
- 14Earth Song5:01
- 15Blood On The Dance Floor4:11
- 16You Rock My World4:25
- 17Break Of Dawn5:29
- 18One More Chance3:48
- Executive-Producer
- John McClain
- Executive-Producer
- Michael Jackson
- Mastered By
- Bernie Grundman
- Edited By [Additional Digital], Engineer
- Michael Prince
- Design
- Rance Brown
- Photography By [Bad Cover]
- Sam Emerson
About this record
The Sony Music pressing plant signature appears across all four runout strings on this 2003 European compilation, marking it as a factory production distinct from later reissues. Catalogue number 513800 2 (or 2 513800 depending on packaging placement) identifies the original Epic/MJJ Music release, which bundles 18 tracks spanning Michael Jackson's synth-pop, disco, and soul hits.
Track 1 carries a "2003 Edit" designation encoded in the CD-Text data—a detail invisible on the physical disc but readable by certain players and ripping software. With 110 copies currently listed for sale and a lowest asking price of 0.41 USD, this title floods the secondhand market, yet the 138 collectors actively seeking it against 2484 who own one reflects modest sustained demand for a compilation rather than a canonical studio album.
What drives its value
Condition drives nearly all value variance on this 2003 European pressing. A Mint copy commands 7.5 USD, while Near Mint drops to 6.71 USD and Very Good Plus falls to 5.13 USD; the gap widens further at Very Good (3.55 USD) and Good Plus (1.97 USD).
The lowest asking price of 0.41 USD signals heavy stock and minimal collector premium—typical for a compilation released two decades ago. The 110 active listings underscore oversupply; most sellers price aggressively to move copies.
Community ownership (2484 have) vastly outpaces demand (138 want), confirming this is a casual-listener title rather than a sought reissue. The 2026 Worldwide reissue on Epic (catalogue 19958410701) offers an alternative path, though this original European pressing retains the 2003 Edit marking and Sony Music plant provenance that distinguish it from later variants.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 513800 2 (or 2 513800 on spine and booklet), paired with Epic or MJJ Music label imprints and the 2003 release year. The Sony Music pressing plant is documented across all four runout strings: Sony Music S5138002000-0101 followed by variant suffixes (14 B4, 64 A03, 45 A5, 25 B10).
The CD-Text layer encodes "2003 Edit" on Track 1—verify this using CD-ripping software (e.g., EAC, dBpoweramp) that displays text metadata, or a multi-format player capable of reading CD-Text. The barcode is present.
Grade by inspecting the disc surface for hairline scratches, cloudiness, or pit damage under bright light; check the booklet and case for creasing, staining, or foxing. Original UK copies may include a promotional insert for Michael Jackson ringtones, a packaging detail that does not affect the audio but confirms provenance.
The 18-track sequence and the specific matrix codes link this to the original 2003 European production run rather than the 2026 reissue.
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Release notes
Track 1 is identified as "2003 Edit" via the CD-Text on the disc.
Catalogue number appearances: Spines: 2 513800 Last page of booklet: 2 513800 Disc: 513800 2
Some copies originally sold in the UK may have a promotional insert for authorised Michael Jackson ringtones included.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this 2003 pressing apart from the 2026 reissue?
Check the catalogue number on the spine and disc: this European original reads 513800 2 (or 2 513800), while the 2026 Worldwide reissue carries catalogue 19958410701. The runout string on the original begins Sony Music S5138002000-0101; the reissue will differ. Inspect the CD-Text layer using ripping software—the 2003 pressing marks Track 1 as "2003 Edit", a designation unique to this version. The pressing plant name (Sony Music) appears in the dead wax of the original; later variants may originate elsewhere.
What is a Very Good Plus copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 5.13 USD. This estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date and assumes the disc plays without skips, the booklet shows light wear, and the case has minor creasing. Actual sale prices vary; the lowest asking price currently listed is 0.41 USD, indicating that many sellers price below guide value due to oversupply (110 copies for sale).
Why is this so cheap compared to other Michael Jackson releases?
Number Ones is a compilation, not a studio album, and was released in 2003 when the catalog was already well-established. The 2484 collectors who own it vastly outnumber the 138 seeking one, creating a buyer's market. At 0.41 USD for the cheapest copy and 110 listings active, supply far exceeds demand. Compilations typically command lower prices than original albums because they lack the scarcity and cultural weight of canonical releases.
What does the "2003 Edit" on Track 1 mean?
The CD-Text metadata embedded on the disc labels Track 1 as "2003 Edit", indicating a version prepared specifically for this 2003 compilation. This edit may differ in length, arrangement, or mix from other pressings or single releases. You can verify this by ripping the CD with software that reads CD-Text (such as EAC or dBpoweramp) and checking the track metadata; standard audio players may not display it.
Should I buy this if I find it in good condition?
At a Mint price of 7.5 USD and a Very Good Plus price of 5.13 USD, this pressing costs little to acquire. The 4.41 community rating (from 203 votes) indicates solid listener satisfaction. However, the 110 copies for sale and lowest price of 0.41 USD mean you can likely find another copy quickly and cheaply if needed. Buy it only if you value the 2003 Edit variant or the specific Sony Music pressing plant provenance; otherwise, any copy will serve the same musical purpose.