Got to Be There

~ Recording by Michael Jackson

Annotation

CD of https://musicbrainz.org/release/90835a04-c878-4396-9881-a398f15bb741 has bogus ISRC H2EO17100549 . This implies the recording was in 1971.

Annotation last modified on 2018-11-03 14:27 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Got To Be There?:??Michael JacksonGot To Be ThereMichael JacksonAlbum
MotownM 8747
1.5Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonGot to Be ThereMichael JacksonAlbum
  • US1972-01-24
MotownM 747L
1.5Got to Be There?:??Michael JacksonGot to Be ThereMichael JacksonAlbum
Tamla Motown (for non-US releases only)8X-STML 11205
2.2Got To Be There3:20Michael JacksonAnthologyJackson 5iveAlbum + Compilation
MotownM7-868R3
1.7Got to Be There?:??Michael JacksonThe Midnight Hour: A Collection of Great SmoochersVarious ArtistsCompilation
K‐tel (International budget record label)NE 1157
1.1Got to Be There3:24Michael Jackson18 Greatest Hits (BMG club edition)Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), Motown123865D, MCD06070MD
1.1Got to Be There3:24Michael Jackson18 Greatest HitsMichael Jackson and The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
MotownMCD06070MD
1.1Got to Be There3:25Michael Jackson18 Greatest HitsMichael Jackson & The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
MotownMCD06070MD
1.7Got to Be There3:25Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5Great Songs and Performances That Inspired the Motown 25th Anniversary Television SpecialMichael Jackson & The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
Motown3746353122
1.5Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonGot to Be There / BenMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCDO8000MD
2.9Got to Be There3:24The Jackson 5AnthologyThe Jackson 5Album + Compilation
Motown530 193-2
1.1Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonAnthologyMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
Motown3746354022
1.1Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonAnthologyMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
MotownMCD06195MD2
1.3Got to Be There3:22Michael Jackson18 Greatest HitsMichael Jackson plus The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
MotownWD 72629
1.7Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonThe Original Soul of Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
Silver Eagle RecordsSED-10721
2.9Got to Be There3:24The Jackson 5AnthologyThe Jackson 5Album + Compilation
  • US1990-10-25
Motown3746308682
4.14Got to Be There3:25Michael Jackson25 Years of Great Original Hits: The Motown StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 231-236
1.11Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonMotown's Greatest Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-01-01
1.5Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonMotown’s Greatest HitsMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1992-02-17
Motown530 014-2
1.5Got to Be There3:25Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5Motown’s Greatest Hits 1969-1975Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
1.5Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonGot to Be There (Germany)Michael JacksonAlbum
  • DE1993-10-19
Motown530 162-2
1.1Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonHitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1972–1992Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-10-19
Motown3746363582
1.1Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonAnthologyMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1993-11-01
Polydor (Japanese domestic artists only, prior to 2023)POCT-1511, POCT-1512
1.2Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonMotown LegendsMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-11-29
PolyGram Special Markets37463 8505-2
1.1Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonAnthologyMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
Motown530 178-2
1.5Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonGot to Be ThereMichael JacksonAlbum
Motown37463-5416-2
1.7Got to Be There3:22Michael JacksonSoul InspirationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram516 226-2
1.15Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonMagic MotownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown France, Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)
1.3Got to Be There3:22Michael JacksonDouble Hits MotownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BR1995-03-11
Motown, PolyGram535.044-2
1.1Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonAnthology: The Best of Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-03-21
Motown31453 0480 2
1.1Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonAnthology: The Best of Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
Motown530 480-2
2.1Got to Be There3:22Michael JacksonSoulsation!The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
  • DE1995-06-20
  • US1995-07-11
Motown5304892
1.10Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonThe Ultimate Collection: Jackson 5The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
  • XW1996-01-01
Motown
1.10Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonThe Ultimate CollectionJackson 5Album + Compilation
  • US1996-01-23
Motown314530558-2
2.3Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonNo.1 Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Starpool (German compilations)58878
1.10Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonThe Ultimate CollectionJackson 5Album + Compilation
MotownMOTD 0558
1.10Got to Be There?:??Michael JacksonThe Ultimate CollectionThe Jackson 5Album + Compilation
MotownMOTD 558
1.15Got to Be There3:21Michael JacksonThe No. 1 Motown AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)530 764-2
2.3Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonPower & SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)565 442-2
1.16Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonThe Motown StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motown530 891-2
1.10Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonThe Ultimate CollectionJackson 5Album + Compilation
Motown530 558-2
1.6Got to Be There3:24Michael Jackson20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jackson 5The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
  • US1999-10-26
Motown012 153 364-2
1.5Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonClassic: Ripples and Waves: An Introduction to The Jackson 5The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
Motown157 170-2
1.1Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonHitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection, Volume 2: 1972-1992Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-06-27
Motown012 159 027-2
1.1Got to Be There3:26Michael Jackson20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-11-21
Motown012 159 917-2
1.4Got to Be There3:23Michael Jackson20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Motown 1970s, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-10-30
Motown
2.4Got to Be There3:22Michael JacksonBlack Ballads PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-12-04
Polystar (Germany)
1.7Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonClassic Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
Motown, Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)013 491-2
1.7Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonClassic Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
Motown, Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)5314948
1.4Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonLove SongsMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2002-01-15
Motown440 016 819-2
2.11Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonMotown Love Jams, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002
Universal Special ProductsUSP 84267
2.18Got to Be There3:19Michael JacksonSeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)583 790-2
2.5Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonCapital Gold: Motown ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-17
Motown981 095-4
2.5Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonMotown Classics: The Soul of a NationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-17
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)981 095-4
1.13Got to Be There3:21Michael JacksonPin-Ups: The Original Pop IdolsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-24
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)9814764
1.12Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonThe Very Best of The JacksonsThe JacksonsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2004-05-24
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)516366 2
1.12Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonThe Very Best of The JacksonsThe JacksonsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2004-06-28
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)516366 6
2.11Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonUK Music Hall of FameVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-11-08
1.4Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonThe Ultimate CollectionMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-11-16
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)E5K 92600
1.4Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonThe Ultimate CollectionMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2004-11-17
1.4Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonThe Ultimate CollectionMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2004-12-15
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)MHCP-534, MHCP-535, MHCP-536, MHCP-537, MHCP-538
1.12Got to Be There3:21Michael JacksonThe Very Best Of (Anthology 1969 - 1987)The Jackson 5 / The JacksonsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2004-12-22
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)UICY-1269/70
1.17Got to Be There3:19Michael Jackson100 Hits Papa Was a Rolling StoneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RMG RecordsRMG 1403 MP3
2.11Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonCapital Gold Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9826141
1.7Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonThe Jacksons StoryThe Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson & The JacksonsAlbum + Compilation
Hip‐O Records, UTV RecordsB0003058-02
1.4Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonThe Ultimate Collection (Special Advance Copy)Michael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)AE4K 92600
1.12Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonThe Very Best of The JacksonsThe JacksonsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2004
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)516366 6
1.12Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonThe Very Best of The JacksonsThe JacksonsAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)
1.4Got to Be There (single version)3:25Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael Jackson (Qobuz)Michael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2005-07-18
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.4Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2005-07-18
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)520422 2
1.4Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-07-19
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)E2K 94287
1.4Got to Be There (single version)3:23Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-07-19
1.4Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2005-07-19
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)E2K 94287
1.4Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael Jackson (Japan)Michael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2005-08-24
Epic Records International (2001-2006 reissue label for int'l music released in Japan, formerly a company/division of SMEJ,), Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)MHCP 746, MHCP-745
1.4Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2005-10-01
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), MJJ Productions (logo / imprint / label), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)5204222000
2.11Got to Be There3:20Michael JacksonMotown: The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-10-16
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)984 414-7
4.2Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonMotown Classics, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006
4.5Got to Be There3:21Michael JacksonMotown Top 100 AllertijdenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)983 762-8
1.7Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonColour CollectionMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-02-26
Motown0602498436332
1.6Got to Be There3:24Michael Jackson20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jackson 5The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
  • US2007-04-03
MotownB0007718-02
2.20Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonMore Motown Classics: GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-06-05
MotownB000896702
1.7Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonThe Very Best of Michael Jackson with the Jackson FiveMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-10
1.6Got to Be There?:??Michael JacksonColour CollectionThe Jackson 5Album + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)0602498491928
3.6Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonMichael Jackson & Jackson 5: The Motown YearsThe Jackson 5Album + Compilation
Barclay530 0446
3.5Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonMotown Gold: The 1970sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-12
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5304235
1.4Got to Be There3:22Michael JacksonJackie: The AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-19
Virgin TVVTDCDX 883
1.15Got to Be There3:20Michael JacksonThe Ultimate Collection: Soul: 100 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-04-11
Union Square MusicULTIMBX006
1.4Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael Jackson: Limited Edition 3.0Michael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-08-26
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 30985 2
3.6Got to Be There3:23Michael Jackson50 Best Songs: The Motown YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-09-01
Motown0600753115466
1.12Got to Be There3:23Michael JacksonThe Very Best of The JacksonsThe JacksonsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-09-22
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)5163669
2.14Got to Be There3:20Michael JacksonMotown 50: Yesterday, Today, ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-12-01
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5313464
4.9Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonMotown: The Complete No. 1’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-12-05
MotownB0012208-02
3.6Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonMichael Jackson & Jackson 5: The Motown YearsThe Jackson 5Album + Compilation
  • JP2008-12-17
MotownUICY-91298, UICY-91299, UICY-91300
1.7Got to Be There3:25Michael JacksonClassicMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)5314948
1.5Got to Be There?:??Michael JacksonClassic Jackson 5iveJackson 5iveAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)5314941
1.1Got to Be There3:24Michael JacksonGoldMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
MotownB001143102, B001143102-1, B001143102-2
3.6Got to Be There3:26Michael JacksonMichael Jackson & Jackson 5: The Motown YearsThe Jackson 5Album + Compilation
Universal Motown (for Motown releases between 2005–2011 only)
(unknown)
1.3Got to Be There3:22Michael Jackson18 Greatest HitsMichael Jackson + The Jackson 5Album + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)STAR 2232
2.18Got to Be There3:19Michael JacksonSeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)0602498113738
1.4Got to Be There?:??Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael JacksonMichael JacksonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-07-19
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)EPC5204222

Relationships

lead vocals:Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) (from 1970-06 until 1970-07)
sampled by:Never Never Land by The UMC’s
recording of:Got to Be There (from 1971-06 until 1971-07)

Related works

Got to Be There

lyricist and composer:Elliot Willensky