Michael JacksonThriller

Label:

Epic – QE 38112

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Gatefold

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Arranged By [Horn Arrangement]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement]Michael Jackson
Backing VocalsOren Waters
BassLouis Johnson
Co-producerMichael Jackson
Electric Piano [Rhodes], SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
GuitarDavid Williams (4)
PercussionPaulinho da Costa
Performer [Bathroom Stomp Board]Steven Ray (2)
Saxophone, FluteLarry Williams
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
TromboneBill Reichenbach (2)
Trumpet, FlugelhornJerry Hey
Written-ByMichael Jackson
6:02
A2 Baby Be Mine
Arranged By [Horn Arrangement]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement]Rod Temperton
DrumsNdugu Chancler*
GuitarDavid Williams (4)
Keyboards, SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Steve Porcaro
Saxophone, FluteLarry Williams
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
TromboneBill Reichenbach (2)
Trumpet, FlugelhornJerry Hey
Written-ByRod Temperton
4:20
A3 The Girl Is Mine
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement]David Foster
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement]Quincy Jones
BassLouis Johnson
ConcertmasterJerry Vinci*
DrumsJeff Porcaro
Electric Piano [Rhodes]Greg Phillinganes
GuitarSteve Lukather
PianoDavid Paich
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Steve Porcaro
SynthesizerDavid Foster
Vocals [With]Paul McCartney
Written-ByMichael Jackson
3:42
A4 Thriller
Arranged By [Horn Arrangement]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement]Rod Temperton
EffectsBruce Swedien
Featuring, RapVincent Price (2)
GuitarDavid Williams (4)
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Anthony Marinelli
Saxophone, FluteLarry Williams
SynthesizerRod Temperton
TromboneBill Reichenbach (2)
Trumpet, FlugelhornJerry Hey
Vocals [Lyrics Sung By]Michael Jackson
Written-ByRod Temperton
5:57
B1 Beat It
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement]Michael Jackson
Co-producerMichael Jackson
DrumsJeff Porcaro
Electric Piano [Rhodes], SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
Featuring, Soloist, GuitarEddie Van Halen
GuitarPaul Jackson*
Guitar, Electric BassSteve Lukather
KeyboardsBill Wolfer
Percussion [Drum Case Beater]Michael Jackson
Recorded By [Guitar Solo]Don Landee*
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Tom Bahler
Synthesizer [Synergy]Greg Smith
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Steve Porcaro
Written-ByMichael Jackson
4:17
B2 Billie Jean
Arranged By [String Arrangement]Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement]Michael Jackson
BassLouis Johnson
Co-producerMichael Jackson
Conductor [Strings]Jeremy Lubbock
DrumsNdugu Chancler*
Electric Piano [Rhodes], SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
GuitarDean Parks
Sampler [Emulator]Michael Boddicker
SynthesizerGreg Smith
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Bill Wolfer
Written-ByMichael Jackson
4:57
B3 Human Nature
Arranged BySteve Porcaro
DrumsJeff Porcaro
GuitarSteve Lukather
PercussionPaulinho da Costa
Sampler [Emulator]Michael Boddicker
SynthesizerDavid Paich
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Steve Porcaro
Written-BySteve Porcaro
4:05
B4 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
Arranged ByQuincy Jones
Backing Vocals [Additional]James Ingram
Backing Vocals [P.Y.T.'s]LaToya Jackson*
DrumsNdugu Chancler*
Electric BassLouis Johnson
GuitarPaul Jackson*
HandclapsSteven Ray (2)
Keyboards [Portasound Keyboard]James Ingram
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Greg Phillinganes
Vocoder, Sampler [Emulator]Michael Boddicker
Written-ByQuincy Jones
3:58
B5 The Lady In My Life
Arranged ByRod Temperton
BassLouis Johnson
DrumsJeff Porcaro
Electric Piano [Rhodes]Greg Phillinganes
GuitarPaul Jackson*
Sampler [Emulator]Michael Boddicker
SynthesizerSteve Porcaro
Written-ByRod Temperton
4:57

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗CBS Inc.
  • Copyright ©CBS Inc.
  • Record CompanyCBS Inc.
  • Distributed ByCBS Disques
  • Produced ForQuincy Jones Productions
  • Recorded AtOcean Way Recording
  • Recorded AtWestlake Audio
  • Copyright ©Mijac Music
  • Copyright ©Rodsongs
  • Copyright ©Porcara Music
  • Copyright ©John Bettis Music
  • Copyright ©Eiseman Music Co., Inc.
  • Copyright ©Hen-Al Music
  • Copyright ©Kings Road Music
  • Copyright ©Yellow Brick Road Music
  • Published ByMijac Music
  • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
  • Published ByRodsongs
  • Published ByAlmo Music Corp.
  • Published ByPorcara Music
  • Published ByJohn Bettis Music
  • Published ByWB Music Corp.
  • Published ByEiseman Music Co., Inc.
  • Published ByHen-Al Music
  • Published ByKings Road Music
  • Published ByYellow Brick Road Music
  • Pressed ByCBS, Haarlem – 01-85930

Credits

  • Art DirectionLane/Donald
  • Engineer [Assistant]Steve Bates
  • Engineer [Technical]Matt Forger
  • Illustration [Inner Sleeve Drawings]Michael Jackson
  • LetteringMac James
  • ManagementWeisner-DeMann Entertainment
  • Mastered ByBernie Grundman
  • Photography ByDick Zimmerman (3)
  • ProducerQuincy Jones
  • Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources]Matt Forger
  • Recorded By, Mixed ByBruce Swedien
  • Stylist [Styling]Valadé

Notes

Not to be confused with the version Michael Jackson - Thriller that was not distributed to .

This release includes a one sided colour insert with promotional information about Michael Jackson's and The Jacksons' previous albums released on Epic.

℗ 1982 CBS Inc./© 1982 CBS Inc./EPIC & EPIC (Logo) are Trademarks of CBS Inc./
Made In Holland/Distribué en par CBS Disques

Recorded and mixed using the Acusonic Recording Process.
Additional sound sources recorded at Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA.
Recorded at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA

This album is lovingly dedicated to Katherine Jackson

Quincy Jones and James Ingram appear courtesy of Qwest Records
David Paich, Steve Porcaro, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Lukather appear courtesy of CBS Records
Louis Johnson and Janet Jackson appear courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.
Greg Phillinganes appears courtesy of Planet Records
Paulinho da Costa appears courtesy of Pablo Records, Inc.
Eddie Van Halen appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Howard Hewett appears courtesy of Solar Records
Bill Wolfer appears courtesy of Constellation Records
Michael Boddicker appears courtesy of Boddifications
Paul McCartney appears courtesy of EMI Records

Labels:
SIDE 1: 33⅓ RPM | STEREO | EPC 85930-1 | AL 38112 | (QE 38112)
SIDE 2: 33⅓ RPM | STEREO | EPC 85930-2 | BL 38112 | (QE 38112)

Catalog numbers:
EPC 85930: Spine & labels
85930: Back cover, gatefold, inner & sticker
QE 38112: Labels (US catalog number)

Publishing (inner sleeve):
A1: ©1982 Mijac Music (BMI) istered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
A2: ©1982 Rodsongs (PRS) istered by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP) in the U.S. and Canada; In the remaining territories by Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (PRS)
A3: ©1982 Mijac Music (BMI) istered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
A4: ©1982 Rodsongs (PRS) istered by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP) in the U.S. and Canada; In the remaining territories by Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (PRS)
B1: ©1982 Mijac Music (BMI) istered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
B2: ©1982 Mijac Music (BMI) istered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
B3: ©1982 Porcara Music and John Bettis Music (ASCAP) John Bettis Music istered by WB Music Corp.
B4: ©1982 Eiseman Music Co., Inc., Hen-Al Music, Kings Road Music (BMI) and YellowBrick Road Music (ASCAP)
B5: ©1982 Rodsongs (PRS) istered by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP) in the U.S. and Canada; In the remaining territories by Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (PRS)

Publishing (labels):
A1: Mijac Music . by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
A2: Rodsongs . by Almo Music Corp.
A3: Mijac Music . by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
A4: Rodsongs . by Almo Music Corp.
B1: Mijac Music . by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
B2: Mijac Music . by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
B3: Porcara Music/John Bettis Music . by WB Music Corp.
B4: Nissman Music Co., Inc./Han-Al Music/Kings Road Music/Yellow Brick Road Music [Nissman is a typo of Eiseman, Han-Al is a typo of Hen-Al]
B5: Rodsongs . by Almo Music Corp.

Intro durations (on labels):
A1 - :24
A2 - :20
A3 - :12
A4 - :15
B1 - :38
B2 - :29
B3 - :10
B4 - :02
B5 - :20
Issued with inner sleeve printed with lyrics & drawing

Some copies come with a silver round hype sticker with text "Das erfolgreichste Album in der Geschichte der Musik"

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Label Code (Cover): LC 0199
  • Label Code (Labels): LC-0199
  • Price Code: CB 281
  • Price Code: 58
  • Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
  • Rights Society (Publishing, tracks A1, A3, B1, B2, B4): BMI
  • Rights Society (Publishing, tracks A2, A4, B3 to B5): ASCAP
  • Rights Society (Publishing, tracks A2, A4, B5): PRS
  • Other (Manufacturing code, insert & back cover, bottom left): 01-85930-20
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Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo) Epic 144776, 144.776 Brazil 1982
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Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) Epic ELPS 4328 Australia 1982
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Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing, With Co-Producer Credits) Epic QE 38112 US 1982
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Thriller = スリラー (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold) Epic 25・3P-399 Japan 1982
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Thriller (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo) Epic 28・3P-455 Japan 1982

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Reviews

  • Dar1mo's avatar
    Dar1mo
    My version sounds incredible and information checks all boxes listed here BUT, my versions cover does not mention MJ as Co Producer. I found that it does on https://www.discogs.sitioby.com/release/1829371-Michael-Jackson-Thriller as mine also has round yellow sticker on front but matrix/runout 01-85930-5A-1 is not listed there. I wonder if someone swapped the record and sleeve with another cover hmm..Any help is appreciated! :)
    • chriswelsby1's avatar
      chriswelsby1
      My kids started listening to Thriller through Halloween. I have to say I was underwhelmed by the various streams from Tidal of this. The 1980’s vinyl sounds the best, the bass is there and it doesn’t bleed one’s ears if you turn it up a bit. Listening to this I can see why people say it is well recorded.
      • bnaurstad's avatar
        bnaurstad
        Sounds Really Good.

        Punchy kicks and well defined instruments.

        And Who doesnt like famous Bangers Like Beat It, Thriller And Billie Jean!
        • johansson7713903's avatar
          regardless of what you think of Michael Jackson, this record is incredibly good. iconic sounds and so amazingly produced. In my book his best album
          • Undertaker16's avatar
            Undertaker16
            Found it at a flea market in pretty good condition, came to check how much it could worth, and apparently not much haha. Whatever, the songs are amazing, and that's all that matters
            • gary-fixter
              This album is awesome ! Love this music ! amaizing
              • franckfranck's avatar
                franckfranck
                Edited 6 years ago
                Does someone know when the code bar appeared on that album? I've just seen a record sold as a first pressing with the code bar on it.
                Thanks!
                • Zeffen's avatar
                  Zeffen
                  Arrived pretty quickly and the casing was well kept looked almost like it was the first time I got it. But there were a few skips when I played it which was kind of annoying.
                  • TimzUneeverse's avatar
                    TimzUneeverse
                    Sweet! Yesterday was the 35th anniversary of this gorgeous album.
                    • OGTapes147's avatar
                      OGTapes147
                      I mean talk about classic. I am a hip hop fan but this was kinda a part of hip hop as samples were used etc.

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