Michael Jackson - Got To Be There -2013- -flac ...

Released on May 28, 2013 , the high-resolution FLAC remaster of Michael Jackson's debut solo album, Got to Be There

format for its lossless audio quality, offering a higher fidelity listening experience compared to standard CDs or MP3s. ProStudioMasters Release Details Original Album Michael Jackson - Got To Be There -2013- -FLAC ...

The 2013 high-resolution reissue of Michael Jackson's debut solo album, Got To Be There, was released in FLAC format through digital high-fidelity platforms like ProStudioMasters and Qobuz. This remaster preserves the 1972 soul/R&B sound while offering technical specifications up to 192 kHz / 24-bit. Album Overview Original Release: January 24, 1972. Released on May 28, 2013 , the high-resolution

• MP3 lossy artifacts smear this transient into a white noise wash.
• 2013 FLAC preserves the "sting." You hear the metal jingles striking the head. This tight transient response makes the Motown rhythm section (The Funk Brothers) feel like they are in the room.

1. Introduction The 2013 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) release of Michael Jackson’s debut solo single, Got To Be There (originally recorded 1971, released 1972), represents a significant artifact in the study of digital remastering. This paper analyzes the spectral data, dynamic range, and encoding fidelity of the 2013 digital transfer compared to standard CD (16-bit/44.1kHz) releases. MP3 lossy artifacts smear this transient into a

4. Spectral Analysis (High Frequency Extension) The FLAC encoding captures ultrasonic frequencies (20kHz – 48kHz) lost in standard lossy codecs.

| Release | Source | Notes | |--------|--------|-------| | Got To Be There (Remastered) | Motown / Universal Japan SHM-CD | Excellent flat transfer; includes bonus tracks. | | The Solo Years (Box Set, 2013) | EU/UK digital | Same master as above, but 16-bit FLAC. | | Unofficial Vinyl Rip | User-uploaded | Avoid — often noisy, volume fluctuations. |