2014 |link|: Michael Jackson Xscape -deluxe Edition-

The eight core tracks on Xscape span multiple eras of Jackson's career, showcasing his versatility:

is often cited by purists as the superior experience. It includes: The Original Demos Michael Jackson Xscape -Deluxe Edition- 2014

| Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | | May 9, 2014 | | Chart Performance (US) | Debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling over 157,000 copies in its first week. Additionally, it reached #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. | | Chart Performance (UK) | Became Jackson's tenth UK number-one album after debuting at the top of the chart, selling 287,000 copies in its opening week. | | Global | To date, the album has sold approximately 3 million copies worldwide , including over 1 million in the US. | | Lead Single | "Love Never Felt So Good" (feat. Justin Timberlake) charted at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Jackson his first posthumous top-ten hit. | | Critical Reception | Metacritic score of 72/100 , indicating "generally favorable reviews". Many critics noted it was a strong return to form and a clear improvement over the Michael album from 2010. | | Awards & Certifications | The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in the US for shipments of over 500,000 units by the end of 2014. | The eight core tracks on Xscape span multiple

The Deluxe Edition packages the standard Xscape album (eight tracks reimagined from Jackson’s unreleased vocals) with additional remixes, alternate versions, and production notes that aim to contextualize the project for fans and newcomers. It’s positioned as more than a simple compilation: a bridge connecting Jackson’s archival performances to modern production aesthetics. | | Chart Performance (UK) | Became Jackson's

As the final line of the title track goes: "You can’t stop me from xscaping" — and indeed, even from beyond the grave, Michael Jackson’s music continues to escape the confines of time.

Upon its release on May 13, 2014, Xscape received generally favorable reviews from music critics. On Metacritic, it scored a 67/100, a significant improvement over the 56/100 for Michael . Critics praised the Deluxe Edition's "original versions" disc, with Rolling Stone noting that the demos "eclipse the polished pop of the main disc."