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Michael JacksonThriller

Label:Epic – 30·3P-431
Series:Master Sound DM Digital Mastering
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Slipcase
Country:Japan
Released:
Genre:Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:Synth-pop, Soul, Disco

Tracklist

A1Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'6:02
A2Baby Be Mine4:20
A3The Girl Is Mine
FeaturingPaul McCartney
3:42
A4Thriller
FeaturingVincent Price (2)
5:57
B1Beat It
GuitarEddie Van Halen
4:17
B2Billie Jean4:57
B3Human Nature4:05
B4P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
Backing VocalsP.Y.T's
3:58
B5The Lady In My Life4:57
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Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗CBS Inc.
  • Record CompanyEpic/Sony
  • Manufactured ByEpic/Sony Inc.

Credits

  • Backing VocalsBecky Lopez (tracks: A1, B4), Bunny Hull (tracks: A1, B4), Howard Hewett (tracks: B4), James Ingram (tracks: A1, B4), Janet Jackson (tracks: B4), Julia Waters (tracks: A1), LaToya Jackson* (tracks: B4), Maxine Waters (tracks: A1), Oren Waters (tracks: A1)
  • BassLouis Johnson (tracks: A1, B5), Louis Johnson (tracks: A3, B2, B4), Steve Lukather (tracks: B1)
  • DrumsJeff Porcaro (tracks: A3, B1, B3, B5), Ndugu Chancler* (tracks: A2, B2, B4)
  • GuitarDavid Williams (4) (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B2), Dean Parks (tracks: A3), Paul Jackson* (tracks: B1, B4, B5), Steve Lukather (tracks: A3, B1, B3)
  • KeyboardsGreg Phillinganes (tracks: A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B4, B5), James Ingram (tracks: B4), Tom Bahler (tracks: B1)
  • Liner NotesReiko Yukawa
  • Other [Bathroom Stomp Board]Nelson Hayes (tracks: A1), Steven Ray (tracks: A1)
  • Other [Handclaps]Greg Phillinganes (tracks: B4), James Ingram (tracks: B4), Louis Johnson (tracks: B4), Steven Ray (tracks: B4)
  • Other [Synergy]Greg Smith (tracks: B1)
  • PercussionPaulinho Da Costa (tracks: A1, B3)
  • PianoDavid Paich (tracks: A3)
  • ProducerQuincy Jones
  • Saxophone, FluteLarry Williams (tracks: A1, A2, A4)
  • SynthesizerAnthony Marinelli (tracks: A2, A4), Bill Wolfer (tracks: A1, B1, B2), Brian Banks (tracks: A2), Brian Banks (tracks: A4), David Foster (tracks: A3), David Paich (tracks: A2, B3, B5), Greg Smith (tracks: B2), Michael Boddicker (tracks: A1, A2, B2, B3, B4, B5), Rod Temperton (tracks: A4), Steve Porcaro (tracks: A2, A3, B1, B3, B4)
  • TromboneBill Reichenbach (2) (tracks: A1, A2, A4)
  • Trumpet, FlugelhornGary Grant (tracks: A1, A2, A4), Jerry Hey (tracks: A1, A2, A4)

Notes

Slipcase with obi includes the gatefold cover (no 2nd obi), double-sided Japanese insert, and 10-page booklet. Last 2 pages make up a double-sided poster.

Back cover features the "Co-Produced By Michael Jackson" credit.

Original pressings include one-sheet flyer advertisement also.

Master Sound - Digital Mastering.

(P) 1982 CBS Inc.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Rights Society: JASRAC
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): 30-3P-431A2 1A 32 + 〄CS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): 30-3P-431B2 1A 46

Other Versions (5 of 764)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)Epic, Epic, EpicEPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112Europe1982
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Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo)Epic, Epic144776, 144.776Brazil1982
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Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)EpicELPS 4328Australia1982
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Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing, With Co-Producer Credits)EpicQE 38112US1982
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Thriller (LP, Album, Repress, Gatefold)Epic, Epic/Sony25・3P-399Japan1982

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Reviews

  • camwin31's avatar
    camwin31
    Edited 12 months ago
    I have just acquired this disc and I will not say that it is better than an original European or Japanese press and in my opinion much worse than an original American press from 1982 Pitman. The bass is there, on the other hand the voice, the highs are less good. We feel less of the energy in MJ’s voice, especially when he puts on power. The album is less energetic and punchy than an original. On Human Nature the stereo guitars of Steve Lukather of the group Toto are a beacon of the title and they are wasted, they had to be left as on the American original. Afterwards it remains good, it’s a different listen.
    • simepro's avatar
      simepro
      This is the Japanese Master Sound Digital Mastering copy of #michaeljackson #thriller #mastersound This is 1000x better sounding than the #halfmastered copy. Totally in love with this. This may give the #onestep a fight.
      • KevinCage1016's avatar
        KevinCage1016
        I wanna buy it but“You do not meet this seller's minimum buyer rating requirements.”
        • dbasile's avatar
          dbasile
          I own all the notable copies of this once in a lifetime masterpiece pop album and boy does this stand out! Now I wouldn’t say this is better than an original 1982 American, UK or Japanese pressing because it is a different beast entirely. The soundstage is pretty damn perfect with all the songs having a perfect balance between the high end and bottom end. The small details in the arrangements come through very nicely a great example is the rhythm guitar that comes in during the chorus of the title track. Michaels voice sits nicely alongside the music and doesn’t overpower it the way it does on some of the shitty remasters. However this particular pressing doesn’t have the smooth analogue sound quality of the original pressings which does benefit the music tremendously but that really is just down to personal preference and shouldn’t detract in any substantial way from the true merits of the pressing in general. Is it worth the pretty high prices sellers ask for ? Idk maybe if your a thriller enthusiast / collector like me I would say it is.
          • biggysteve's avatar
            biggysteve
            This cut of Thriller is amazing. Dead quiet vinyl, amazingly clear mastering, slammin’ bass, huge soundstage, and none of the vocal sibilance present on the original U.S. cut.

            The Mobile Fidelity One Step will have to beat this one when it drops later this year.
            • vladik-l's avatar
              vladik-l
              Definitely the best sounding Japanese version and I dare to write the world version.
              • gingergavino's avatar
                gingergavino
                The best sounding version of the best selling album of all time....? Quite possibly.
                • backtowax's avatar
                  backtowax
                  I have it, it is stunning. The best I have heard.
                  • moktuk's avatar
                    moktuk

                    this recording is incredibly gorgeous, the best recording
                    the best sound
                    • zeolite's avatar
                      zeolite
                      This is the best sounding version of Thriller by a mile.

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