Thoughts on the authenticity of this Micheal Jackson signed picture disc

Hello forum,

It's great to be here, as a long time music fan & collector who has taken a wrong turn and ended up collecting signed records, this looks like an excellent forum to be a member of. There is an impressive level of knowledge on the forum obviously gained from years of experience and passion.

I recently purchased this signed Michael Jackson picture disc and was interested to hear members opinions on its authenticity. His signature seems to vary significantly from being elegant through to looking rushed. This signature is very elegant, better than any I have seen online and seems extremely well-judged in its size and positioning. But is it real? The yellow disc looks to be rare, it is not on Discogs and if this description can be believed -

https://www.popsike.com/MICHAEL-JACKSON-BAD-LP-PICTURE-DISC-YELLOW-...

The link claims this was a limited pressing for CBS record execs which leads me to speculate on the possibility that MJ carefully autographed this for someone at his label.

The COA is from Verified Autographs, a company that seems to be defunct and from a quick Google has some bad history with US sports memorabilia so I am not putting all my faith in it, perhaps unfairly.

Thanks all in advance,

Mondie (Simon)

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Permalink Reply by Simon Gee on February 19, 2021 at 7:19am

This disc arrived today and I am very pleased with its condition. It has the same catalogue number and rim text as the white picture disc. The signature is crisp and looks great.

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Permalink Reply by Ivo on February 19, 2021 at 7:51am

Hello Simon Gee

I hate to say it, but your signed Michael Jackson CD is not real in my opinion.
Did you buy it from Italy?
here the same handwriting style and the same COA as with this Invincible album.
Claim your money back

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Permalink Reply by Phil on February 19, 2021 at 9:16am

It was from Italy..good investigating Ivo! :)

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Permalink Reply by Ivo on February 19, 2021 at 10:27am

Thank you Phil

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Permalink Reply by Phil on February 19, 2021 at 8:16am

Yep agree..not authentic I'm afraid...I've seen this writing a few times but not Michaels imo

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Permalink Reply by Simon Gee on February 19, 2021 at 8:48am

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I bought this from Italy.

It is a record not CD. There is no doubt the LP is genuine and no doubt rare too, surprised the fakers seeked out a rare picture disc released in the US.