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Michael Jackson – Thriller

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Label:

Epic – QE 38112

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton, GA Press

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Funk / Soul, Pop

Style:

Funk, Disco, Soul, Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Arranged By [Horn Arrangement By] – Jerry Hey, Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement By] – Michael Jackson
Bass – Louis Johnson
Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Percussion [Bathroom Stomp Board] – Michael Jackson, Nelson Hayes, Steven Ray (2)
Saxophone [Sax], Flute – Larry Williams
Trumpet, Flugelhorn [Flügelhorn] – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey
Written-By – Michael Jackson
6:02
A2Baby Be Mine
Arranged By [Horn Arrangement By] – Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement By] – Rod Temperton
Drums – Ndugu Chancler*
Keyboards, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks, Steve Porcaro
Saxophone [Sax], Flute – Larry Williams
Trumpet, Flugelhorn [Flügelhorn] – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey
Written-By – Rod Temperton
4:20
A3The Girl Is Mine
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – David Paich, Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Strings Arranged By], Conductor [Strings Conducted By] – Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement By] – David Foster
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement By] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones
Bass – Louis Johnson
Concertmaster – Jerry Vinci*
Drums – Jeff Porcaro
Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes
Featuring [With] – Paul McCartney
Piano – David Paich
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro
Synthesizer – David Foster
Written-By – Michael Jackson
3:42
A4Thriller
Arranged By [Horn Arrangement By] – Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement By] – Rod Temperton
Featuring, Rap – Vincent Price (2)
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli
Saxophone [Sax], Flute – Larry Williams
Trumpet, Flugelhorn [Flügelhorn] – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey
Vocals [Lyrics Sung By] – Michael Jackson
Written-By – Rod Temperton
5:57
B1Beat It
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement By] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement By] – Michael Jackson
Drums – Jeff Porcaro
Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes
Featuring, Guitar [Guitar Solo], Soloist – Eddie Van Halen
Guitar – Paul Jackson*
Guitar [Guitars], Electric Bass – Steve Lukather
Keyboards – Bill Wolfer
Percussion [Drum Case Beater] – Michael Jackson
Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Tom Bahler
Synthesizer [Synergy] – Greg Smith
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro
Written-By – Michael Jackson
4:17
B2Billie Jean
Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement By] – Michael Jackson
Bass – Louis Johnson
Conductor [Strings Conducted By] – Jeremy Lubbock
Drums – Ndugu Chancler*
Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes
Synthesizer – Greg Smith
Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Bill Wolfer
Written-By – Michael Jackson
4:57
B3Human Nature
Arranged By [Arrangement By] – David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro
Drums – Jeff Porcaro
Guitar – Steve Lukather
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Synthesizer – David Paich
Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro
Written-By – John Bettis, Steve Porcaro
4:05
B4P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
Arranged By [Arrangement By] – James Ingram, Quincy Jones
Backing Vocals [Additional Background Vocals] – Howard Hewett, James Ingram
Drums – Ndugu Chancler*
Electric Bass – Louis Johnson
Guitar [Guitars] – Paul Jackson*
Keyboards [Portasound Keyboard] – James Ingram
Performer – P.Y.T's
Performer [P.Y.T.'s:] – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, Janet Jackson, LaToya Jackson*
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Greg Phillinganes
Vocoder, Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker
Written-By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones
3:58
B5The Lady In My Life
Arranged By [Arrangement By] – Rod Temperton
Bass – Louis Johnson
Drums – Jeff Porcaro
Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes
Guitar – Paul Jackson*
Synthesizer – David Paich, Steve Porcaro
Synthesizer [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker
Written-By – Rod Temperton
4:57
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Companies, etc.

  • Manufactured By – Epic Records
  • Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
  • Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA
  • Mastered At – Customatrix
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
  • Copyright © – CBS Inc.
  • Copyright © – Mijac Music
  • Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
  • Copyright © – Rodsongs
  • Published By – Almo Music Corp.
  • Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
  • Copyright © – Porcara Music
  • Copyright © – John Bettis Music
  • Published By – Wb Music Corp.
  • Copyright © – Eiseman Music Co., Inc.
  • Copyright © – Hen-Al Music
  • Copyright © – Kings Road Music
  • Copyright © – Yellow Brick Road Music
  • Recorded At – Westlake Audio
  • Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
  • Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording

Credits

  • Artwork [Drawings On Inner Sleeve] – Michael Jackson
  • Co-producer [Co-Produced By] – Michael Jackson (tracks: A1, B1, B2)
  • Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Mark Ettel, Steve Bates
  • Engineer [Technical Engineer] – Matt Forger
  • Lettering – Mac James
  • Management – DeMann Entertainment, Joe Jackson (5), Weisner*
  • Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
  • Photography By – Dick Zimmerman (3)
  • Producer [Produced By] – Quincy Jones
  • Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources] – Humberto Gatica, Matt Forger
  • Recorded By [Eddie Van Halen's Guitar Solo] – Don Landee* (tracks: B1)
  • Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
  • Stylist [Styling] – Design Pool, Valadé

Notes

1st US pressing : This pressing does not list Michael Jackson as a co-producer on the back cover.
Gatefold cover with LP housed inside dust sleeve with lyrics and drawings by "Michael Jackson".

An original hype sticker with catalog number "38112" reads: "Features the smash hit 'The Girl Is Mine' with Paul McCartney, this album also available on cassette".

Runouts are etched.

Recorded and mixed using the Acusonic Recording Process
Additional sound sources recorded at Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Recorded at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA

Tracks A1, A3, B1, B2: © 1982 Mijac Music (BMI) Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Tracks A2, A4, B5: © 1982 Rodsongs (PRS) Administered by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP) in the U.S. and Canada; In the remaining territories by Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (PRS)
Track B3: © 1982 Porcara Music and John Bettis Music (ASCAP) John Bettis Music administered by WB Music Corp.
Track B4: © 1982 Eiseman Music Co., Inc., Hen-Al Music, Kings Road Music (BMI) and YellowBrick Road Music (ASCAP)

© 1982 CBS Inc. / ℗ 1982 CBS Inc. / Manufactured by Epic Records/CBS Inc.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 0 7464-38112-1
  • Barcode (Scanned): 074643811217
  • Rights Society (Tracks A1, A3, B1, B2): BMI
  • Rights Society (Tracks A2, A4, B3 to B5): ASCAP
  • Rights Society (Tracks A2, A4, B5): PRS
  • Pressing Plant ID (etched in runouts): G
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): AL 38112
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): BL 38112
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 side A runout): PAL 38112-2J A5 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 side B runout): PBL-38112-2F E1 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 side A runout): PAL 38112-2J D8 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 side B runout): PBL 38112-2F K11 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 side A runout): PAL 38112-2AC c 7 o G I
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 side B runout): PBL 38112-2K K 4 G I o
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 side A runout): PAL 38112-2AA 6 D G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 side B runout): PBL 38112-2N E G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 side A runout): PAL 38112-1D B8 1G
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 side B runout): PBL 38112-1B D3 1G
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 side A runout): PAL 38112-1N B3 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 side B runout): PBL 38112-1A B14 eG
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 side A runout): PAL 38112-2J L3 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 side B runout): PBL 38112-2M 7H o G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 8 side A runout): PAL 38112-2M F9 o G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 8 side B runout): PBL 38112-2M E3 o G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 9 side A runout): PAL 38112-2AC A4 oG1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 9 side B runout): PBL 38112-2K LK G1o
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 10 side A runout): PAL 38112-2AA F5 oG1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 10 side B runout): PBL 38112-2K E10 oG1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 11 side A runout): PAL 38112-2AB A 1 4 O G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 11 side B runout): PBL 38112-2BM J4 I O G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 12 side A runout): PAL 38112-2G B3 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 12 side B runout): PBL 38112-2G A2 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 13 side A runout): PAL 38112-2H E17 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 13 side B runout): PBL 38112-2F H8 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 14 side A runout): PAL 38112-1C C7
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 14 side B runout): PBL 38112-1D A13
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 15 side A runout): PAL 38112-2J 2H G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 15 side B runout): PAL 38112-2F P2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 16 side A runout): PAL 38112-1B E10 G
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 16 side B runout): PBL 38112-1M A2 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 17 side A runout): PAL 38112-1B E3 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 17 side B runout): PBL 38112-1C A3 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 18 side A runout): PAL 38112-2M B1 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 18 side B runout): PBL 38112-2M C3 G1 o
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 19 side A runout): PAL 38112-1C E1 1G
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 19 side B runout): PBL 38112-1A C11 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 20 side A runout): PAL 38112-1D B24 1G
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 20 side B runout): PBL 38112-1A I4 G2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 21 side A runout): PAL 38112-2G E6 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 21 side B runout): PBL 38112-2M A5 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 22 side A runout): PAL 38112-2AA E13 GI
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 22 side B runout): PBL 38112-2K B32 (O) GI
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 23 side A runout): G1 PAL 38112-2N B7
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 23 side B runout): o G1 PBL 38112-2N E6
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 24 side A runout): PAL 38112-2EG G1 EH
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 24 side B runout): PBL 38112-36 C27 M G2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 25 side A runout): PAL 38112-1C H6 IG
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 25 side B runout): PBL 38112-1A HI G2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 26 side A runout): PAL 38112-2J B14 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 26 side B runout): PBL 38112-2F Q3 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 27 side A runout): PAL 38112-2H A15 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 27 side B runout): PBL 38112-2F B6 G1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 28 side A runout): PAL 38112-2J K1 oG1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 28 side B runout): PBL 38112-2M BB oG1

Other Versions (5 of 783)

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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 = スリラー (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold)Epic25・3P-399Japan1982

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Reviews

  • Lazaro1999's avatar
    Lazaro1999
    My etchings are:

    PAL 38112-1D SIDE 1
    PBL 38112 1A SIDE 2

    Not exactly as listed here.

    (Variant 20 side A runout): PAL 38112-1D B24 1G
    (Variant 20 side B runout): PBL 38112-1A I4 G2

    Does it mean it's a different pressing?

    It also has two kinda badly drawn "e" and "g" on the etchings as well.
    • lpine1's avatar
      lpine1
      Edited 5 months ago
      It really is super quiet. Probably the one to own, no snobbery. Complete bass/treble control. Magical.
      • kbrubake's avatar
        kbrubake
        Edited 5 months ago
        My side a has the Pitman p with pal 38112-2c and side b matches the carrolton with pbl 38112-2g but has D4 and G1 also etched….anyone else see this???
        • basslinesofallkinds's avatar
          basslinesofallkinds
          My copy is a near Hot Stamper! Absolutely destroys the Pitman I A/B’d it against! YMMV
          • a_boy_and_his_vinyl's avatar
            a_boy_and_his_vinyl
            If anyone has a -1 with a single letter on both sides for VG+ condition dm please.
            • Rebelrms's avatar
              Rebelrms
              Superb sounding record, crystal clear and beautifully mastered. Quality and durable vinyl. Sounds exactly as you would expect if you were around when it came out and heard it being played on the radio.
              • echauhan1's avatar
                echauhan1
                Just completed a 3 way comparo between this original 1982 pressing (no MJ co producer credit), a 2019 US pressing, and a 1982 Japanese reissue. The original US 1982 is my favorite, followed by an excellent and super close Japanese reissue 1982. Both of these 1982's offer super sound quality and would satisfy everybody. Especially on Beat It and Billie Jean, you can notice that the 2019 is more set back, less details, less energy. Comparatively the 2019 reissue sounds a little withdrawn, lacking detail and less spacious and doesn't jump out at you the way the 1982's did. The original 1982 US gets my vote for having a little bit more presence, upper end delicacy and detail that are slightly missing in the Japanese press. Japanese press gives off a tiny bit more bass energy, but not enough to compensate for the superior US 1982. There are no 'bad' pressings here, just splitting hairs for one of the all time greatest albums on the planet!!
                • andybodes's avatar
                  andybodes
                  Human Woman? What is that. A Typo, right? Can someone invent this version of the record for me.
                  • eltarts's avatar
                    eltarts
                    My copy sounds way too fast and high-pitched. Anyone else?
                    • mrresistor's avatar
                      mrresistor
                      I also don't have MJ listed, but etchings are PAL 38112-2G/PBL 38112-2G. Just a variant?

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