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Michael Jackson – Off The Wall
Tracklist
A1 | Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough | 6:02 | |
A2 | Rock With You | 3:38 | |
A3 | Working Day And Night | 5:12 | |
A4 | Get On The Floor | 4:44 | |
B1 | Off The Wall | 4:04 | |
B2 | Girlfriend | 3:04 | |
B3 | She's Out Of My Life | 3:36 | |
B4 | I Can't Help It | 4:27 | |
B5 | It's The Falling In Love | 3:46 | |
B6 | Burn This Disco Out | 3:38 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Epic Records
- Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
- Copyright © – CBS Inc.
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Published By – Miran Publishing Inc.
- Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
- Published By – Almo Corp.
- Published By – Yellow Brick Road Music
- Published By – Kodi Music
- Published By – MPI Communications Ltd.
- Published By – Welbeck Music Corp.
- Published By – Fiddleback Music Publishing Co. Inc.
- Published By – Peso Music
- Published By – Kidada Music, Inc.
- Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
- Published By – Black Bull Music, Inc.
- Published By – Begonia Melodies
- Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc.
- Published By – Foster Frees Music
- Recorded At – Allen Zentz Recording
- Recorded At – Westlake Audio
- Recorded At – Cherokee Studios
- Mastered At – A&M Studios
- Mastered At – Customatrix
- Mixed At – Westlake Audio
- Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Credits
- Cover – Mike Salisbury
- Management – Joe Jackson (5), Weisner-DeMann Entertainment
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Photography By – Steve Harvey*
- Producer – Quincy Jones
- Recorded By [Assistant (Horns)] – Ed Cherney, Erik Zobler, Jim Fitzpatrick (2), Mitch Gibson
- Recorded By [Assistant (Rhythm and Vocals] – Rick Ash, Steve Conger
- Recorded By [Assistant (Strings)] – Frank "Cheech" D'Amico
- Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
Notes
"P' stamped in runouts denotes a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing.
Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording
Horns recorded at Westlake Audio; Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios
Mixed at Westlake Audio; Mastered at A&M Recording Studio, L.A.
I dedicate this to the year of the child & my mother - Love, M.J.
Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording
Horns recorded at Westlake Audio; Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios
Mixed at Westlake Audio; Mastered at A&M Recording Studio, L.A.
I dedicate this to the year of the child & my mother - Love, M.J.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 074643574518
- Barcode (Printed): 0 7464-35745-1
- Pressing Plant ID (Runout Etchings, Stamped, All Variants): p
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Matrix): AL 35745
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Matrix): BL 35745
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1): PAL 35745-3BA
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1): PBL 35745-2CD
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2): PAL 35745-2D
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2): PBL 35745-2C
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 3): PAL 35745-3AJ
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 3): PBL 35745-2CA
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 4): PAL 35745-2AK
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 4): PBL 35745-2BB
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 5): PAL 35745-3AE
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 5): PBL 35745-2B
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 6): P 1⅁ PAL 35745-3BK
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 6): PBL 35745-2DA
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 7): PAL 35745-2AM
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 7): PBL 35745-2A
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 8): PAL 35745-3BA
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 8): PBL 35745-2CF
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 9): PAL 35745-3AG
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 9): PBL 35745-2BK
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 10): PAL 35745-6IA
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 10): PBL 35745-2DA
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 11): PAL-35745-3BA O P
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 11): PBL 35745-2DA P O
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 12): PAL 35745-3AK A
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 12): PAL 35745-2CD A
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 13): PAL 35745-3BA p
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 13): PBL 35745-2CF D O
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 14): P AL-35745 GIA MKC D D
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 15): PAL 35745-3AK
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 16): PAL 35745-3BN
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 17): PAL 35745-2AM S I D 23
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 17): PAL 35745-2AJ S 2 4 21
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 18): P PAL 35745-2AR
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 18): P PBL 35745-2BB
- Rights Society (A1, A3 to A5, B3, B5): BMI
- Rights Society (A2, A5 to B1, B4, B6): ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 19 ): P PAL 35745 - 3BE
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 19 ): PBL 35745-2BB (no P-stamp)
Other Versions (5 of 353)View All
Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold) | Epic, Epic | EPC 83468, S EPC 83468 | UK | 1979 | |||
Recently Edited | Off The Wall (LP, Album, Repress, Gatefold ) | Epic | EPC 83468 | UK | 1979 | ||
Recently Edited | Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold) | Epic | ELPS 3973 | Australia | 1979 | ||
Recently Edited | Off The Wall (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) | Epic | EPC 83468 | Europe | 1979 | ||
Recently Edited | Off The Wall (Cassette, Album) | Epic | FET 35745 | US | 1979 |
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Show All 18 ReviewsEdited 11 days ago
Album Revolution #1: After leaving "Motown" with his brothers and releasing the fantastic "Destiny" album, "Michael" got really ambitious, signed a solo contract with "Epic", and began to take over the music world with "Off The Wall"... I always get into fights with people because, I always say that this album is better than "Thriller", not more popular, but better Creatively!!!!!! From start to finish, this album is pure fire!!!!! That's because of Mike starting his association with producer Extraordinaire "Quincy Jones"!!!! The title track should have started the album to me, but as with most of his albums, I am not mad that , "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" got the job...The bass line and Mike's opening dialogue, then the joint just starts pouncing!!!! "Rock With You", the second single, is an instant classic!!!! I don't believe that "Working Day And Night" was a single, but it didn't matter, because it got massive airplay...."Get On The Floor" is also a thumpin' joint written by "Rod Temperton" from "Heatwave", with bass line courtesy of 'Louis Johnson" from "The Brothers Johnson"....After the title track on side 2, "Girlfriend", written by "Paul McCartney, is the first cool down joint of the album, and I'm sure it started the friendship they had for a while....I already told you about "She's Out Of My Life" when he performed it live with his brothers...It is one a his most emotional performances ever!!!! My favorite on the album, and my Crown Jewel, "I Can't Help It" (Co written by Stevie Wonder), with those mystical keyboards and bass line, it is non hit classic!!!!! "It's The Falling In Love", (the duet with Patti Austin), is another cool down joint with a bumpin' bass line....The final song, "Burn This Disco Out" (also written by Temperton) rounds out the album like people were still on the dance floor!!! Side note: I heard that every song that Rod Temperton wrote for "Michael", was first offered to "Heatwave" and they turned them down....That blows my mind!!!!!! With all that being said, you know that this started the album revolution for Mike, and it helped him the go to the next level to conquer the music world!!!!!!

MJ was one of the most important performers (entertainers) during the 70's and 80's and this release is where his individual superstar really took hold in a LP. I was not a diehard fan during the time, I was a Rock and Metal collector but I believe if you love music and entertainment you have to appreciate his gift. This is a fun album from lip to edge.

A lot people assume Thriller to be his best work because of the singles it produced. Nope. It was this.THIS is MJ's masterpiece. Thriller and Bad are both classic albums,but this is the one.
Such a great album. Great EQ mastered by Bernie Grundman . Deep low ends, crisp high ends and sheeny mids.
Amazing tracks. Close to Thriller maybe better, almost as good as Bad!
Amazing tracks. Close to Thriller maybe better, almost as good as Bad!

Forget Thriller (no disrespect), but this is his best LP. Songs. Performance. Other than Mike's vocals, this is nothing but a Brothers Johnson/Heatwave LP (if you check the credits) that Quincy out together. I just love it.
Say what you will about MJ later in his life, but he is in fine form here. Probably the greatest disco record ever.

Edited one year ago
I've had this album in various formats over the years (cassette and CD and iTunes download). But I cannot believe how GREAT the original vinyl pressing sounds. It is amazing!

Most of the CBS MASTERSOUND pressings were done with the incorrect EQ curve. This one is no exception...bright and thin.
Edited 2 years ago
This is by far my favorite solo album by MJ. It's influence cannot be overstated because that influence runs very far afield. In fact, She's Out Of My Life was covered by Donald Harrison (alto sax) & Terence Blanchard (trumpet) on their 1986 album, Nascence. Quincy Jones produced the album. That's why one sees some of the best studio musicians in the business in the credits.