Michael Jackson – Thriller

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Label:	Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – UD1S 1-042, Epic – 19658734531, MJJ Productions – 19658734531
Series:	UltraDisc One-Step, Original Master Recording
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo, 180g SuperVinyl
Country:	US
Released:	Nov 18, 2022
Genre:	Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Disco, Funk, Soft Rock

Tracklist

A1		Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey, Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Backing Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Michael Jackson, Oren Waters Bass – Louis Johnson Co-producer – Michael Jackson Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – David Williams (4) Percussion – Paulinho da Costa Performer [Bathroom Stomp Board] – Michael Jackson, Nelson Hayes, Steven Ray (2) Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Bill Wolfer, Michael Boddicker Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey, Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Backing Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Michael Jackson, Oren Waters Bass – Louis Johnson Co-producer – Michael Jackson Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – David Williams (4) Percussion – Paulinho da Costa Performer [Bathroom Stomp Board] – Michael Jackson, Nelson Hayes, Steven Ray (2) Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Bill Wolfer, Michael Boddicker Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Written-By – Michael Jackson
A2		Baby Be Mine Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod Temperton Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Guitar – David Williams (4) Keyboards, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks, Steve Porcaro Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – David Paich, Michael Boddicker Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod Temperton Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Guitar – David Williams (4) Keyboards, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks, Steve Porcaro Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – David Paich, Michael Boddicker Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton
A3		The Girl Is Mine Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – David Paich, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – David Foster Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Jerry Vinci* Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Dean Parks, Steve Lukather Piano – David Paich Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer – David Foster Vocals [With] – Paul McCartney Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – David Paich, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – David Foster Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Jerry Vinci* Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Dean Parks, Steve Lukather Piano – David Paich Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer – David Foster Vocals [With] – Paul McCartney Written-By – Michael Jackson
A4		Thriller Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod Temperton Effects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce Swedien Featuring, Rap – Vincent Price (2) Guitar – David Williams (4) Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Brian Banks, Greg Phillinganes, Rod Temperton Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Vocals [Lyrics Sung By] – Michael Jackson Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod Temperton Effects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce Swedien Featuring, Rap – Vincent Price (2) Guitar – David Williams (4) Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Brian Banks, Greg Phillinganes, Rod Temperton Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Vocals [Lyrics Sung By] – Michael Jackson Written-By – Rod Temperton
B1		Beat It Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Co-producer – Michael Jackson Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Featuring, Soloist, Guitar – Eddie Van Halen Guitar – Paul Jackson* Guitar, Electric Bass – Steve Lukather Keyboards – Bill 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-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Co-producer – Michael Jackson Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Featuring, Soloist, Guitar – Eddie Van Halen Guitar – Paul Jackson* Guitar, Electric Bass – Steve Lukather Keyboards – Bill 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-By – Michael Jackson
B2		Billie Jean Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Co-producer – Michael Jackson Conductor [Strings] – Jeremy Lubbock Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Dean Parks Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer – Greg Smith Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Bill Wolfer Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Co-producer – Michael Jackson Conductor [Strings] – Jeremy Lubbock Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Dean Parks Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer – Greg Smith Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Bill Wolfer Written-By – Michael Jackson
B3		Human Nature Arranged By – David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro Drums – Jeff Porcaro Guitar – Steve Lukather Percussion – Paulinho da Costa Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer – David Paich Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Written-By – John Bettis, Steve Porcaro
B4		P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Arranged By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones Backing Vocals [Additional] – Howard Hewett, James Ingram Backing Vocals [P.Y.T.'s] – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, Janet Jackson, LaToya Jackson* Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Electric Bass – Louis Johnson Guitar – Paul Jackson* Handclaps – Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram, Louis Johnson, Michael Jackson, Steven Ray (2) Keyboards [Portasound Keyboard] – James Ingram Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Greg Phillinganes Vocoder, Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones Arranged By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones Backing Vocals [Additional] – Howard Hewett, James Ingram Backing Vocals [P.Y.T.'s] – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, Janet Jackson, LaToya Jackson* Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Electric Bass – Louis Johnson Guitar – Paul Jackson* Handclaps – Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram, Louis Johnson, Michael Jackson, Steven Ray (2) Keyboards [Portasound Keyboard] – James Ingram Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Greg Phillinganes Vocoder, Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones
B5		The Lady In My Life Arranged By – Rod Temperton Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Paul Jackson* Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer – David Paich, Steve Porcaro Written-By – Rod Temperton

Companies, etc.

Mastered At – Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
Lacquer Cut At – Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
Pressed By – Record Technology Incorporated
Manufactured By – Sony Music Entertainment
Manufactured For – Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Inc.
Copyright © – MJJ Productions Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MJJ Productions Inc.
Record Company – Sony Music Commercial Music Group
Published By – Mijac Music
Published By – Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Published By – Rodsongs
Published By – Almo Music Corp.
Published By – Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Published By – John Bettis Music
Published By – Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
Recorded At – Westlake Audio

Credits

Art Direction – Lane/Donald
Co-producer – Michael Jackson (tracks: A1, B1, B2)
Engineer [Assistant] – Mark Ettel, Steve Bates
Engineer [Technical] – Matt Forger
Illustration [Inner Sleeve Drawings] – Michael Jackson
Lacquer Cut By – KW*
Lettering – Mac James
Management – Joe Jackson (5), Weisner-DeMann Entertainment
Mastered By – Krieg Wunderlich
Mastered By [Assisted By] – Shawn R. Britton
Photography By – Dick Zimmerman (3)
Producer – Quincy Jones
Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources] – Humberto Gatica, Matt Forger
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
Stylist [Styling] – Design Pool, Valadé

Notes

Limited edition of 40,000 stamped numbered copies.
Release is housed in a cardboard slip case, and includes fold out poster (that largely replicates the original art except for the addition of the Original Master Recording® banner and some credit updates), lyric sheet, MoFi Archival Master sleeve, and white cardboard insert.
Vinyl is accurately identified as black, but is slightly translucent

From back panel of jacket:
Mastered by Krieg Wunderlich, assisted by Shawn R Britton at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab®, Sebastopol, CA on The Gain 2 Ultra Analog System™.
Specially Plated and Pressed on 180g High-Definition Vinyl SuperVinyl™ formula developed and manufactured by Neotech

© 1982, 2022 MJJ Productions Inc. ℗ MJJ Productions Inc.
Manufactured for Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab®, Inc. by Sony Music Entertainment...

From Hype Sticker:
1/2" / 30 IPS / Analog Master -> DSD 256 -> Analog Console -> Lathe

Publishers:
A1, A3, B1, B2 – ©1982 Mijac Music (administered by Sony/ATV Songs LLC) (BMI)
A2, A4, B5 – ©1982 Rodsongs, All rights for the U.S. and Canada administered by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP)
B3 – ©1982 Sony/ATV Tunes LLC & John Bettis Music (ASCAP) All rights on behalf of Sony/ATV Tunes LLC administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
B4 – ©1982 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

Quincy Jones and James Ingram appear courtesy of Qwest Records
David Paich, Steve Porcaro, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Lukather appear courtesy of Columbia Records
Louis Johnson and Janet Jackson appear courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.
Greg Phillinganes appears courtesy of Planet Records (5)
Paulinho Da Costa appears courtesy of Pablo Records, Inc.
Eddie Van Halen appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Howard Hewett appears courtesy of Solar records
Bill Wolfer appears courtesy of Constellation Records
Michael Boddicker appears courtesy of Boddifications

Runouts are etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 8 21797 10422 7
Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 821797104227
Rights Society: BMI
Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): UD1S 1-042 A18 KW @MoFi
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): UD1S 1-042 B22 KW @MoFi
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): UD1S 1-042 A2 KW@MoFi
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): UD1S 1-042 B2 KW@MoFi
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3): UD1S 1-042 A6 KW@MoFi
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 3): UD1S 1-042 B6 KW@MoFi
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 4): UD1S 1-042 A11 KW@MoFi
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 4): UD1S 1-042 B11 KW@MoFi
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 5): UD1S 1-042 A3 KW@MoFi
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 5): UD1S 1-042 B2 KW@MoFi

Other Versions (5 of 728)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic, Epic, Epic	EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112	Europe	1982
	Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo)	Epic, Epic	144776, 144.776	Brazil	1982
Recently Edited	Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic	ELPS 4328	Australia	1982
Recently Edited	Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing, With Co-Producer Credits)	Epic	QE 38112	US	1982
Recently Edited	Thriller (LP, Album, Repress, Gatefold)	Epic, Epic/Sony	25・3P-399	Japan	1982

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Reviews

Sergekdesign Aug 12, 2023
Just wow! Even in comparison with original MOFi kicking ass with this new sound! I wish to every analogue version sounds like this digital.
DJSozialhilfe Jun 16, 2023
i just love that new sound, it is more detailed, a little more analytic, but not to the extend that it is too much (at least for me). fascinating sound, quite dynamic compared to the other versions I know. and yes, super vinyl is very quiet, but the LP was a bit warped so i flattened it with AFI flat.2.
ferrariflat12 Jun 10, 2023
Two minor imperfections - only visible when looking at the disc trough sunlight. Box and insert are very nice, absolutly perfect.

I‘m not a real Michael Jackson fan and can not compare Thriller with other versions. It sounds good, nice details, nice stage. Very quiet, that SuperVinyl is top class.

But IMO it’s not that great like some other MoFi records, e.g. Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms. Both should be Digital Studio productions, Brothers in Arms is a Masterpiece (also in terms of production quality for early Digital Recordings) and Mofi made it even better, a big WOW and a great pleasure to listen! Thriller was not that big WOW and fun that I expected.

Listening on: Accuphase C2820, Accuphase A46, Technics Sl1200, Wilson Watt/Puppy8

Yes very analytic - perhaps to analytic.

IMO an analog production like Freddie Mercury: Mr Bad Guy ( musicland studios) would be a better choice for Mofi.
Mike077 May 29, 2023
Second copy now, both dome warped. Also, scuff and scratch markes. New discs should always be flat and clean, regardless of selling price. But at this price point, QC must make sure every record leaving the pressing plant has no defects. A real let down.
IdealStandard Apr 20, 2023
first class record!!! Sound quality is outstanding. press quality is top notch. and the mastering is amazing... insane soundstage almost like surround sound. When you spend that much money on a record you expect something special and that's what you have here. If you want the sound of the first pressing then you should buy this one. the much-discussed story about Mofi shouldn't influence one's assessment of the sound quality of the record. unfortunately too many of the so-called specialists and youtubers do this. it shouldn't matter what steps were taken before pressing. only the result is important. From a purely rational point of view, this release is already a legend
DennisTMSD Apr 14, 2023
Piercing and loud snare on opening track. MJ’s vocals sound as if his were dialed back way to much, like an add-on
Might be because I listened to it in the 80s on CD and everything was flattened.
Baby be mine seems more balanced, but overall nice one. Although I’d like a word with the guy who mastered, not re-mastered it.
waengstroem Apr 13, 2023
On a second listen, wow, just wow. Get it while you can people!
akki2000 Apr 13, 2023
I love the sound of this LP, but the quality of this pressing is incredibly bad - no quality control at all. Every other new LP for 20 EUR has a better pressingquality. I needed 5! orders at Amazon to get a correct Vinyl! Shame on Mofi!
levibertolini Mar 15, 2023
Recently upgraded to the Project Debut Pro and got this along with it, and it plays beyond exemplary. Fantastic record, unlike you've ever heard Thriller before. So much detail and plenty of kick, this feels well worth the hefty price of $255 AUD I paid. Pressing is great too, silent vinyl.
RivertownRecords Mar 7, 2023
I'm very impressed with this pressing. Wide soundstage, great detail. Not better than the original US, just different. I'm hearing things that I've not heard before...which is awesome!