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Michael Jackson – Off The Wall

Label:	Epic – FE 35745
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
Country:	US
Released:	Aug 10, 1979
Genre:	Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Disco, Soul, Ballad

Tracklist

A1	Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Percussion – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Written-By [Uncredited] – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Backing Vocals [Additional] – Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Paulette McWilliams, Zedric Williams Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – David Williams (4), Marlo Henderson Horns – The Seawind Horns Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa, Randy Jackson, Richard Heath Percussion [Uncredited] – Sheila Escovedo Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – M. Jackson* Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Percussion – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Written-By [Uncredited] – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Backing Vocals [Additional] – Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Paulette McWilliams, Zedric Williams Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – David Williams (4), Marlo Henderson Horns – The Seawind Horns Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa, Randy Jackson, Richard Heath Percussion [Uncredited] – Sheila Escovedo Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – M. Jackson*	6:02
A2	Rock With You Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Bass – Bobby Watson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – David "Hawk" Wolinski Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – David Williams (4), Marlo Henderson Horns – The Seawind Horns Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Michael Boddicker Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – R. Temperton* Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Bass – Bobby Watson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – David "Hawk" Wolinski Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – David Williams (4), Marlo Henderson Horns – The Seawind Horns Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Michael Boddicker Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – R. Temperton*	3:38
A3	Working Day And Night Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Percussion – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Bass – Louis Johnson Drums, Percussion – John Robinson (2) Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – David Williams (4), Phil Upchurch Horns – The Seawind Horns Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – M. Jackson* Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Percussion – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Bass – Louis Johnson Drums, Percussion – John Robinson (2) Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – David Williams (4), Phil Upchurch Horns – The Seawind Horns Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – M. Jackson*	5:12
A4	Get On The Floor Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Bass – Louis Johnson Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Backing Vocals [Additional] – Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Paulette McWilliams, Zedric Williams Clavinet – Greg Phillinganes Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – Wah Wah Watson* Horns – The Seawind Horns Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – L. Johnson, M. Jackson Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Bass – Louis Johnson Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Backing Vocals [Additional] – Augie Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Mortonette Jenkins, Paulette McWilliams, Zedric Williams Clavinet – Greg Phillinganes Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – Wah Wah Watson* Horns – The Seawind Horns Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – L. Johnson, M. Jackson	4:44
B1	Off The Wall Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – David Williams (4), Marlo Henderson Horns – The Seawind Horns Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Programmed By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – George Duke Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – R. Temperton* Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – David Williams (4), Marlo Henderson Horns – The Seawind Horns Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Programmed By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – George Duke Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – R. Temperton*	4:04
B2	Girlfriend Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm] – Tom Bahler Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Flute, Soloist [Alto Saxophone], Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – Marlo Henderson, Wah Wah Watson* Horns – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Programmed By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – George Duke Synthesizer – David Foster Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – McCartney* Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm] – Tom Bahler Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Flute, Soloist [Alto Saxophone], Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – Marlo Henderson, Wah Wah Watson* Horns – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Programmed By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – George Duke Synthesizer – David Foster Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – McCartney*	3:04
B3	She's Out Of My Life Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Larry Carlton Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – T. Bahler*	3:36
B4	I Can't Help It Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Stevie Wonder Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Horns – The Seawind Horns Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – S. Wonder, S. Greene Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Stevie Wonder Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Horns – The Seawind Horns Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – S. Wonder, S. Greene	4:27
B5	It's The Falling In Love Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Synthesizer – David Foster Arranged By [Vocals] – Tom Bahler Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson, Patti Austin Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – Marlo Henderson, Wah Wah Watson* Horns – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – C. B. Sager, D. Foster Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Synthesizer – David Foster Arranged By [Vocals] – Tom Bahler Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson, Patti Austin Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – Marlo Henderson, Wah Wah Watson* Horns – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – C. B. Sager, D. Foster	3:46
B6	Burn This Disco Out Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – David Williams (4), Marlo Henderson Horns – The Seawind Horns Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – R. Temperton* Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Guitar – David Williams (4), Marlo Henderson Horns – The Seawind Horns Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – R. Temperton*	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.

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

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Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold)	Epic, Epic	EPC 83468, S EPC 83468	UK	1979
Off The Wall (LP, Album, Repress, Gatefold )	Epic	EPC 83468	UK	1979
Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold)	Epic	ELPS 3973	Australia	1979
Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold)	Epic	EPC 83468	Europe	1979
Off The Wall (Cassette, Album)	Epic	FET 35745	US	1979

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Tonygrooove Mar 10, 2021

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.

Jared_DiCarlo Mar 4, 2021

Say what you will about MJ later in his life, but he is in fine form here. Probably the greatest disco record ever.

seajolly Jul 9, 2020

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!

REENO Jan 30, 2020

Most of the CBS MASTERSOUND pressings were done with the incorrect EQ curve. This one is no exception...bright and thin.

smoothjazzaxe Oct 7, 2019

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.

ncraven00 Apr 28, 2019

Highly Recommend this Album, it has that sort of nighttime feel to it through the entire album. It’s once of the must haves on vinyl to experience. Plus you can feel better about yourself because I highly doubt our man in question did any allegation worthy stunts in this period of his life.

REELHAUS Oct 10, 2017

To me, this is MJ's best and most authentic album. it seems like his own signature and style is in it. also proper grooves to dance. 5 stars!

evilmainer Mar 27, 2017

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.

mrhighgrade Nov 29, 2016

I still have my original album that I bought at my local record shop. Spike Lee did a documentary on Michael Jackson that mainly focused on the making of this great album.

humanagain Apr 1, 2016

This is the true Michael Jackson classic album, the others may have propelled him to global superstar status but they don't come close to this.

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