(Web Desk) - Fifty six years after Michael Jackson had his first-ever recording session, the song will be released digitally for fans to enjoy. "Big Boy," which was recorded by The Jackson 5 at One-derful studios, marked the first time Michael's voice was put on tape.
Now, it is set for digital release and fans can purchase it as a part of a limited-edition release, Billboard reports.
“As a passionate MJ fan myself, I was instantly thrilled about introducing this significant piece of music history to the world and expanding the narrative of Jackson 5’s early days,” anotherblock CEO and co-founder Michel D Traore told the outlet.
“We engaged in numerous lengthy discussions about the recording, its meaning, history, and the optimal way to tell the story. In total, it took us about six months to piece everything together.”
“For certain songs, and this one in particular, it’s evident that they deserve a special home where they won’t get lost in the mass of hundreds of thousands of songs released on the same day,” Traore continued.
“Our digital vinyls are a product for the digital age, providing us with the opportunity to imbue them with a unique story.
In addition to telling the story on our platform, we have crafted an in-depth editorial piece for this release that will be available alongside the recording.
It presents a deep dive into the early days of The Jackson 5, complete with original photos.”
For $25, fans can purchase "Big Boy (One-derful Version)," which is accessible through anotherblock's player, images of master tape and agreements, downloadable song stems and a digital vinyl B-side including "Michael the Lover" and "My Girl" with their stems.
Meanwhile, the limited edition available for $100 includes everything in the aforementioned package, along with newly designed artwork and nine additional songs and stems from the Steeltown sessions in 1967 including, “Big Boy (Steeltown Version).”
A later version of "Big Boy" was re-recorded in a separate session released as The Jackson 5's first single by Steeltown Records in January 1968.