Michael Jackson – Thriller

Name: Michael Jackson - Thriller
Rating: 4.47 (194 reviews)

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Label:	Epic – ELPS 4328
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Gatefold
Country:	Australia
Released:	1982
Genre:	Pop
Style:	Disco

Tracklist

A1	Wanna Be Startin' Something Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Oren Waters Bass – Louis Johnson Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – David Williams (4) Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Percussion [Bathroom Stomp Board] – Steven Ray (2) Saxophone [Sax], Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry Hey Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Oren Waters Bass – Louis Johnson Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – David Williams (4) Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Percussion [Bathroom Stomp Board] – Steven Ray (2) Saxophone [Sax], Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry Hey Written-By – Michael Jackson	6:20
A2	Baby Be Mine Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod Temperton Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Guitar – David Williams (4) Keyboards, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Saxophone [Sax], Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod Temperton Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Guitar – David Williams (4) Keyboards, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Saxophone [Sax], Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton	4:20
A3	The Girl Is Mine Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – David Foster Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Quincy Jones Arranged By, Conductor [Strings Arranged And Conducted By] – Jerry Hey Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Jerry Vinci* Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Featuring – Paul McCartney Guitar – Steve Lukather Piano – David Paich Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer – David Foster Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – David Foster Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Quincy Jones Arranged By, Conductor [Strings Arranged And Conducted By] – Jerry Hey Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Jerry Vinci* Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Featuring – Paul McCartney Guitar – Steve Lukather Piano – David Paich Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer – David Foster Written-By – Michael Jackson	3:42
A4	Thriller Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod Temperton Effects – Bruce Swedien Featuring – Vincent Price (2) Guitar – David Williams (4) Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli Rap – Vincent Price (2) Saxophone [Sax], Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Rod Temperton Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod Temperton Effects – Bruce Swedien Featuring – Vincent Price (2) Guitar – David Williams (4) Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli Rap – Vincent Price (2) Saxophone [Sax], Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Rod Temperton Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton	5:57
B1	Beat It Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Paul Jackson* Guitar, Electric Bass – Steve Lukather Keyboards – Bill Wolfer Percussion [Drum Case Beater] – Michael Jackson Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Tom Bahler Synthesizer [Synergy] – Greg Smith Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Paul Jackson* Guitar, Electric Bass – Steve Lukather Keyboards – Bill Wolfer Percussion [Drum Case Beater] – Michael Jackson Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Tom Bahler Synthesizer [Synergy] – Greg Smith Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Written-By – Michael Jackson	4:17
B2	Billie Jean Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Conductor [Strings Conducted By] – Jeremy Lubbock Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Dean Parks Synthesizer – Greg Smith Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Bill Wolfer Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Conductor [Strings Conducted By] – Jeremy Lubbock Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Dean Parks Synthesizer – Greg Smith Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Bill Wolfer Written-By – Michael Jackson	4:57
B3	Human Nature Arranged By – Steve Porcaro Drums – Jeff Porcaro Guitar – Steve Lukather Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Synthesizer – David Paich Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Written-By – Steve Porcaro Arranged By – Steve Porcaro Drums – Jeff Porcaro Guitar – Steve Lukather Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Synthesizer – David Paich Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Written-By – Steve Porcaro	4:05
B4	P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Arranged By – Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – James Ingram Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Electric Bass – Louis Johnson Guitar – Paul Jackson* Handclaps – Steven Ray (2) Keyboards [Portasound Keyboard] – James Ingram Performer – P.Y.T's Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Greg Phillinganes Vocoder, Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Quincy Jones Arranged By – Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – James Ingram Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Electric Bass – Louis Johnson Guitar – Paul Jackson* Handclaps – Steven Ray (2) Keyboards [Portasound Keyboard] – James Ingram Performer – P.Y.T's Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Greg Phillinganes Vocoder, Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Quincy Jones	3:58
B5	The Lady In My Life Arranged By – Rod Temperton Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Paul Jackson* Synthesizer – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By – Rod Temperton Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Paul Jackson* Synthesizer – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Rod Temperton	4:57

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Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
Lacquer Cut At – CBS Records, Artarmon – MX201750
Lacquer Cut At – CBS Records, Artarmon – MX201751
Pressed By – CBS Records, Artarmon
Published By – Rondor
Published By – Warner Bros.
Published By – Copyright Control

Credits

Co-producer – Michael Jackson
Engineer [Assistant] – Steve Bates
Engineer [Technical] – Matt Forger
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
Producer – Quincy Jones
Recorded By – Matt Forger
Recorded By [Eddie Van Halen's Guitar Solo On "Beat It"] – Don Landee*
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien

Notes

2nd pressing with Jackson credited at rear of sleeve (directly under Quincy Jones credit) as Co-Producer.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MX201750
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MX201751
Matrix / Runout (Stamped): Δ MX201750 ELPS4328-1
Matrix / Runout (Stamped): Δ MX201751 ELPS4328-2

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic	EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112	Europe	1982
Recently Edited	Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo)	Epic	144776, 144.776	Brazil	1982
Recently Edited	Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing, With Co-Producer Credits)	Epic	QE 38112	US	1982
Recently Edited	Thriller = スリラー (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic	25・3P-399	Japan	1982
Recently Edited	Thriller (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo)	Epic	28・3P-455	Japan	1982

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Reviews

bobduncan2211 Apr 19, 2025
If this is a second pressing, what Aus edition is the first pressing?
Also should this be classified as a reissue.
MusicJunkkie Sep 7, 2024
Absolutely amazing, for this Oz pressing..
Heaps o' details as soon as you drop the needle.

Picked up one for $50 recently from a local retailer.... absolute ripper of a pressing even compared to my SACD (DSD)
Vinyl_Beatle98 Mar 10, 2024
Edited one year ago

First record in mint condition I ever heard back when I found my parents collection in 2011. Sounds absolutely amazing and gets better whenever I upgrade my audio set up.

One thing that's different from the pictures is mine has a hype sticker that says:
The album of the year
Multi Grammy award winner
Beachbeatle1 May 9, 2022
Absolutely stonking LP. Anyone who can't appreciate this is kidding themselves.
Drop the needle & marvel at this monumental effort.
Utterly thrilling!

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