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Michael JacksonOff The Wall

Label:

Epic – FE 35745

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Funk / Soul, Pop

Style:

Disco, Soul, Ballad

Tracklist

A1Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, PercussionMichael Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Written-By [Uncredited]Greg Phillinganes
Arranged By [Strings]Ben Wright*
BassLouis Johnson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
Percussion [Uncredited]Sheila Escovedo
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByM. Jackson*
6:02
A2Rock With You
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals]Rod Temperton
Arranged By [Strings]Ben Wright*
Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
BassBobby Watson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
Electric PianoDavid "Hawk" Wolinski
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByR. Temperton*
3:38
A3Working Day And Night
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, PercussionMichael Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
BassLouis Johnson
Drums, PercussionJohn Robinson (2)
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByM. Jackson*
5:12
A4Get On The Floor
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Rhythm], BassLouis Johnson
Arranged By [Strings]Ben Wright*
Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
ClavinetGreg Phillinganes
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
GuitarWah Wah Watson*
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByL. Johnson*, M. Jackson*
4:44
B1Off The Wall
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals]Rod Temperton
Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
BassLouis Johnson
Electric Piano, SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Michael Boddicker
Programmed By [Synthesizer], SynthesizerGeorge Duke
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByR. Temperton*
4:04
B2Girlfriend
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Rhythm]Tom Bahler
Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
BassLouis Johnson
Flute, Soloist [Alto Saxophone], Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Steve Porcaro
Programmed By [Synthesizer], SynthesizerGeorge Duke
SynthesizerDavid Foster
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByMcCartney*
3:04
B3She's Out Of My Life
Arranged By [Strings]Johnny Mandel
BassLouis Johnson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
GuitarLarry Carlton
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByT. Bahler*
3:36
B4I Can't Help It
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Stevie Wonder
Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
Arranged By [Strings]Johnny Mandel
BassLouis Johnson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Michael Boddicker
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByS. Wonder*, S. Greene*
4:27
B5It's The Falling In Love
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Rhythm], SynthesizerDavid Foster
Arranged By [Vocals]Tom Bahler
Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson, Patti Austin
BassLouis Johnson
Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Steve Porcaro
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByC. B. Sager*, D. Foster*
3:46
B6Burn This Disco Out
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals]Rod Temperton
Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
BassLouis Johnson
Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByR. Temperton*
3:38
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Companies, etc.

  • Manufactured ByEpic Records
  • Manufactured ByCBS Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗CBS Inc.
  • Copyright ©CBS Inc.
  • Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
  • Published ByMiran Publishing Inc.
  • Published ByRondor Music (London) Ltd.
  • Published ByAlmo Corp.
  • Published ByYellow Brick Road Music
  • Published ByKodi Music
  • Published ByMPI Communications Ltd.
  • Published ByWelbeck Music Corp.
  • Published ByFiddleback Music Publishing Co. Inc.
  • Published ByPeso Music
  • Published ByKidada Music, Inc.
  • Published ByJobete Music Co., Inc.
  • Published ByBlack Bull Music, Inc.
  • Published ByBegonia Melodies
  • Published ByUnichappell Music, Inc.
  • Published ByFoster Frees Music
  • Recorded AtAllen Zentz Recording
  • Recorded AtWestlake Audio
  • Recorded AtCherokee Studios
  • Mastered AtA&M Studios
  • Mastered AtCustomatrix
  • Mixed AtWestlake Audio
  • Produced ForQuincy Jones Productions

Credits

  • CoverMike Salisbury
  • ManagementJoe Jackson (5), Weisner-DeMann Entertainment
  • Mastered ByBernie Grundman
  • Photography BySteve Harvey*
  • ProducerQuincy 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 ByBruce 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
  • Rights Society (A1, A3 to A5, B3, B5): BMI
  • Rights Society (A2, A5 to B1, B4, B6): ASCAP
  • Pressing Plant ID (Stamped in runout): 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
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 19): P PAL 35745 - 3BE
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 19): PBL 35745-2BB
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 20): PAL 35745-3AK 0
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 20): PBL 35725-2CD 0

Other Versions (5 of 410)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold)Epic, EpicEPC 83468, S EPC 83468UK1979
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Off The Wall (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold)EpicEPC 83468UK1979
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Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold, Epic Dark Blue labels)EpicELPS 3973Australia1979
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Off The Wall (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)EpicEPC 83468Europe1979
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Off The Wall (Cassette, Album, Stereo)EpicFET 35745US1979

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Reviews

  • waldo's avatar
    waldo
    Edited 11 days ago
    who added this.. "Percussion [Uncredited] – Sheila Escovedo" !?!?!?

    it's simply NOT true.. she may claim otherwise on social media 10,11,12,13 years after MJ's death.

    Michael and Quincy would never cheat any session player from receiving their credit!

    • kyletx500's avatar
      kyletx500
      "Thriller" may have been the album that catapulted Michael's solo career into the absolute stratosphere, but "Off The Wall" paved the way for that record, and this is still the album I throw on most of his. Fun set of songs, great grooves, tasteful instrumentation, and production that manages to be impressively clever whilst avoiding being overwrought. Bernie Grundman's mastering is also top notch.
      • Even_Salvesen's avatar
        9/10 dette albumet er så groovy og vibey. Et av Michael sine beste album
        • Sergekdesign's avatar
          Sergekdesign
          Better to buy this clean original rather new upcoming MOFI. Magic of this masterpiece unbeatable.
          • DeanoBee's avatar
            DeanoBee
            SInce MOFI just announced a One-Step of this title, so I played my 1979 and it sounds great. No need for the One-Step in my collection
            • danielenmonique's avatar
              Edited 9 months ago
              Very good record. But what i don’t understand is that I have a genuine first pitman press but “rock with you” is the updated version of the song. Anybody got me answer for this?
              • Lemon_Sun_Vinyl's avatar
                Outstanding record!! The production on this, not just this particular pressing, but the whole thing by Quincy Jones is a masterpiece. And the mastering is second to none also. The early vinyls just sound sooooooo good! Punchy, alive… I love it.
                • MVfunk's avatar
                  MVfunk
                  "Off the Wall," is my favourite album in music. I have 4 version of this LP in vinyl and a a cd. Musically, this album is an absolute gem including collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Brothers Johnson, etc and of course tRod Temperton's song writing, and I have left the genius for last: Mr Quincy Jones.

                  If you want to experience the best sounding pressing, you have to go for the first edition, which you can obtain for $20.00. The soundstage fills your room; the strings and horn arrangements are sharp, the percussion is well presented and vocals are clear. I also have the half speed version that highlights some instruments due to some more separation of the instruments. However, it lacks of punch, bass in drum kick compared to the first edition. In the end, this is an R&B album, and you need punch. I also have the 180 gram European edition, which is an okay pressing from a digital source.

                  I love this album so much that I could not stop me from purchasing an additional 1st edition that I happen to see at my local store. it is in mint condition and less worn out that my own copy.
                  • soulfunktion's avatar
                    soulfunktion
                    I have to agree with everyone who has said this was his best ever album because it was. However looking at who's playing on the album I think this could so easily have been a Patti Austin or Siedah Garrett album.
                    • thatvhstapeguy's avatar
                      Edited 2 years ago
                      One of my favorite albums. My only complaint with this pressing is that it contains the updated mixes of "Rock With You" and "Get on the Floor."

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