HIStory on Film, Volume II

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HIStory on Film, Volume II
Video by
Michael Jackson
ReleasedMay 20, 1997[1]
Recorded1979–1997
GenrePop
Length1:47:18
LabelSMV Enterprises
Michael Jackson chronology
Video Greatest Hits – HIStory
(1995) 		HIStory on Film, Volume II
(1997) 		Number Ones
(2003)

HIStory on Film, Volume II is a collection of music videos by Michael Jackson released by Sony Music Video Enterprises in May 1997. It contains the music videos belonging to Jackson's ninth studio album, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, and his first remix album, Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix, as well as content featured in Jackson's previous video collection, including "Thriller" and "Beat It".

Track listing (DVD)[edit]

Side one[edit]

  1. Programme start
  2. HIStory teaser trailer – 3:58
  3. "Billie Jean" – 5:05 (performance from Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever) (Thriller, 1982)
  4. "Beat It" – 4:56 (Thriller, 1982)
  5. "Liberian Girl" – 5:43 (Bad, 1987)
  6. "Smooth Criminal" – 9:47 (Bad, 1987)
  7. 1995 MTV Video Music Awards performance – 15:27
  8. "Thriller" – 13:43 (Thriller, 1982)

Side two[edit]

  1. "Scream" (radio edit) (vocal duet between Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, original video) – 5:00 (HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, 1995)
  2. "Childhood" (theme from "Free Willy 2") – 4:33 (HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, 1995)
  3. "You Are Not Alone" – 5:47 (HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, 1995)
  4. "Earth Song" – 7:49 (HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, 1995)
  5. "They Don't Care About Us" – 7:17 (Brazilian version) (HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, 1995)
  6. "Stranger in Moscow" – 5:38 (HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, 1995)
  7. "Blood on the Dance Floor" (Refugee Camp mix) – 5:40
  8. "Brace Yourself" – 3:22

Notes[edit]

  • The version of "Smooth Criminal" included is different from the one featured in Moonwalker, with a shorter interlude and different music at the start.
  • "You Are Not Alone" features "angel scenes".
  • "Earth Song" includes sound effects, such as the chainsaw, as well as a message at the end, describing the shooting of the film.
  • After "Stranger in Moscow", a track entitled "MJ Megaremix" (10:36) was released only on the earliest VHS, LaserDisc, and VCD pressings of this collection. It was removed from the DVD format for unspecified reasons.

DVD features[edit]

This refers to the UK Region 2 release. Other regions may vary.

  • PCM Stereo
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Instant lyrics for chapter access (can be on/off)

Intros[edit]

Before each video starts, an intro with the title of the video is shown. (Two of the videos lack intros: "Teaser" and "Brace Yourself".)

Certifications[edit]

Certifications and sales for HIStory on Film, Volume II
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Argentina (CAPIF)[2] Platinum 8,000^
Australia (ARIA)[3] 7× Platinum 105,000^
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[4] Gold 25,000*
France (SNEP)[5] 3× Platinum 60,000*
Germany (BVMI)[6] Platinum 50,000^
Mexico (AMPROFON)[7] 5× Platinum+Gold 110,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[8] Gold 2,500^
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[9] Platinum 25,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[10] 2× Platinum 100,000^
United States (RIAA)[11] 6× Platinum 600,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "History on Film, Vol. 2 - Michael Jackson | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Estadísticas – Discos de Oro y Platino: Michael Jackson" (in Spanish). Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers. Archived from the original on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  3. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2009 DVDs" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Brazilian video certifications – Michael Jackson – History On Film Volume II" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  5. ^ "French video certifications – Michael Jackson – History On Film - Vol. 2" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Michael Jackson; 'HIStory On Film Vol. 2')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Certificados Musicales Amprofon" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Latest Gold / Platinum DVDs – RadioScope New Zealand". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Top 20 DVD Musical – Semana 40: del 28.09.2009 al 04.10.2009" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  10. ^ "British video certifications – Michael Jackson – History On Film - Vol 2". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  11. ^ "American video certifications – Michael Jackson – History On Film". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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