Michael JacksonThriller

Label:

MJJ Productions – 88875143731

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo , Gatefold

Country:

Worldwide

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Disco

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
Percussion [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.

  • Distributed ByEpic
  • Produced ForQuincy Jones Productions
  • Copyright ©MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Recorded AtOcean Way Recording
  • Recorded AtWestlake Audio
  • Lacquer Cut AtSST Brüggemann GmbH
  • Pressed ByMPO

Credits

  • 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

Manufactured and released in 2018 from a lacquer cut from 2016 (Thriller), according to info present in runouts.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Scanned): 888751437319
  • Barcode (Text): 8 88751 43731 9
  • Rights Society (Tracks: A1, A3, B1, B2): BMI
  • Rights Society (Tracks: A2, A4, B4): PRS
  • Rights Society (Tracks: A2, A4, B3 to B5): ASCAP
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 88875143731A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 88875143731B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): VT‾ SST MPO 16-0055NL A 888 7514 3731 MPOⓇ18 41046
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): 16-0055NL B 888 7514 3731 MPO VT‾ SST MPOⓇ18 40998

Other Versions (5 of 791)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) Epic EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112 Europe 1982
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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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Reviews

  • mackkyy's avatar
    mackkyy
    Edited 10 months ago
    Sounds basically the same as an original, as someone that has both in my household. This one might have like the tiniest bit better clarity but its solid.
    • PuppetMaster86's avatar
      PuppetMaster86
      The best pressing of Thriller I've ever heard! I'm a little shocked and disappointed no one has said this already. Better than the 1982 original pressing, which had muted frequencies and wasn't as bright or sharp-sounding, and this 2015 pressing delivers on all of these qualities! The highs are higher and sits just right in the mix. More so than the original. Not too mention that the prominent bass in the mix is superb! This pressing IS bright, punchy, AND sharp-sounding (not shrill or digital). It sounds completely analog and blows both the 2022 MoFi pressing and the 1982 original pressing out of the water. Only the best for an album like Thriller!
      • Christian94discos's avatar
        Great pressing, some low hiss between songs, but when the track is playing, amazing quality. First time lisening this álbum on vinyl, and its amazing.
        • VinylOnTubes's avatar
          VinylOnTubes
          Great pressing of a great album. It finds a great balance between clarity, detail and a snappy base while also remaining very silky and buttery. Absolute pleasure to immerse yourself in to.
          No pops, cracks, warp or other disturbances.
          • Vinyleyes1973's avatar
            Vinyleyes1973
            I don't really understand why people are crazy about this release . My copy has cracks and pops and is a little warped .The sound is not bad but sounds a little boring to my ears .
            The 2009 MOV reissue has a lot more punch , great detail and kicking bass .
            • DubSinT's avatar
              DubSinT
              Crazy mastering, Epic sounds really great 👍 love this version
              • Petrolhead84's avatar
                Petrolhead84
                We are the lucky ones I guess? Mine is prefect. It’s the first record for people to show of my sound system. 5 star vinyl this one
                • digial4real2's avatar
                  digial4real2
                  Does this sound any thing like the Half Speed Remastered version of the original first press?
                  • alerecords's avatar
                    alerecords
                    Is this copy 180g? If not where could I get a 180g copy of thriller
                    • Ranidrama's avatar
                      Ranidrama
                      Edited 4 years ago
                      Perfect copy. Seriously great sounding. I was lucky i picked this up blindly from the hifi shop that i bought my Rega P6 from. One of the best sounding in my collection.

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