George Michael's 'Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1' To Be Rereleased

(TMZ) - George Michael will live on with a new album in 2017 ... but it's one everyone knows well.

TMZ has learned Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 will be re-released, in conjunction with a Showtime special on the singer's life, that focuses on the period in which he recorded and released the epic album.

Sources connected with the singer tell TMZ there will be no new music released ... just Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 with "unique packaging."

As for the Showtime show, TMZ reports it was commissioned by Channel 4 in England and then sold to Showtime for airing in the U.S. The show is essentially complete. George was "tinkering with it" but it's in the can.

Michael narrates the program, which contains unseen interview that span his singing career in Wham! and as a solo artist. Some of the people who appear on the show include Elton John, James Corden, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett and Ricky Gervais.

TMZ reports the show does not chronicle George's personal struggles ... it's more about his career.

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