Michael Jackson – Off The Wall

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Label:	MJJ Productions – 88875189421, Epic – 88875189421, Legacy – 88875189421
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold
Country:	US
Released:	Apr 15, 2016
Genre:	Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Disco, Soul

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, Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – 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 Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Percussion, Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – 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	6:02
A2	Rock With You Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – 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 Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – 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	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, Written-By – 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 Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Percussion, Written-By – 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	5:12
A4	Get On The Floor Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Bass, Written-By – Louis Johnson Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Written-By – 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 Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Bass, Written-By – Louis Johnson Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Written-By – 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	4:44
B1	Off The Wall Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – 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 Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – 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	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 – Paul 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 – Paul 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 – Tom Bahler	3:36
B4	I Can't Help It Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Rhythm], Written-By – Stevie Wonder 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 – Susaye Greene Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Rhythm], Written-By – Stevie Wonder 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 – Susaye 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, Written-By – 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 – Carole Bayer Sager Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Synthesizer, Written-By – 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 – Carole Bayer Sager	3:46
B6	Burn This Disco Out Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – 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 Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – 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	3:38

Companies, etc.

Manufactured By – Noiseland Industries – 16-0022
Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Copyright © – MJJ Productions Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MJJ Productions Inc.
Recorded At – Allen Zentz Recording
Recorded At – Westlake Audio
Recorded At – Cherokee Studios
Mastered At – A&M Studios
Mixed At – Westlake Audio
Pressed By – MPO
Lacquer Cut At – SST Brüggemann GmbH

Credits

Lacquer Cut By – Kr*
Producer – Quincy Jones

Notes

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.

On back cover:
© 1979, 2016 MJJ Productions Inc./℗ 1979 MJJ Productions Inc./Distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. This package consists of previously released material. Made in France.

Variant 2
© 1979, 2016 MJJ Productions Inc./℗ 1979 MJJ Productions Inc./Distributed by Epic, a division of Sony Music Entertainment / 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010 / “Epic,” (Epic Logo), “Legacy” and L Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off . Marca Registrada./WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. /This package consists of previously released material. Made in France.

On center labels:
© 1979, 2016 MJJ Productions Inc./℗ 1979 MJJ Productions Inc.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 8 88751 89421 1
Barcode (Scanned): 0888751894211
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 88875189421A
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 88875189421B
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1 etched): 16-0022 NL 8887518 9421 A Kr SST MPO
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1 etched): 16-0022 NL B² 8887518 9421 Kr SST MPO

Other Versions (5 of 399)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Off The Wall (LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold)	Epic	FE 35745	US	1979
	Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold)	Epic, Epic	EPC 83468, S EPC 83468	UK	1979
Recently Edited	Off The Wall (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic	EPC 83468	UK	1979
Recently Edited	Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold, Epic Dark Blue labels)	Epic	ELPS 3973	Australia	1979
Recently Edited	Off The Wall (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic	EPC 83468	Europe	1979

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Reviews

Shirtandtie99 Jul 14, 2024
Just picked up a copy at Barnes & Noble for $23 and I think this is the correct pressing but mine doesn’t have anything in the deadwax. It’s all blank both sides
Scrade Jun 20, 2024
Great loud, punchy sound, that really emphasizes all of the elements a disco record should have. Very cheap to find too!
sarasota_joe Mar 15, 2024
It irked me that I own an Epic pressing in poor condition. So I purchased this reissue and am very pleased with the replacement LP's quality and sound. Frankly...I'm also quite relieved!
scaryJBlige Oct 29, 2023
Edited 6 months ago
Very pleased with this re-issue. I had an original press but it wasn't in the best condition so I bought this re-press from my local record store and I'm very impressed with how great it sounds.
Masteri00 Sep 11, 2023
I'm not even near of being an audiophile but I did definitely hear things I wasn't able to hear on any digital versions of this timeless Michael Jackson classic. The pressing is phenomenal, dynamic and dead silent from start to end, even on all transitions you can't hear a single pop or static. I highly recommend changing the paper sleeve to a poly lined sleeve if you wanna keep this amazing quality forever.
Leonlawmiami Jul 24, 2023
Don’t have the OG to compare but sounds great to me.
Seand67 Feb 8, 2022
This 180 gram pressing sounded amazing to me. Before playing, I cleaned the vinyl and moved it from the paper inner to a poly lined sleeve for protection against static and scratches. From an audio standpoint, it sounds awesome. Flat and quiet with no surface noise. The gatefold is true to the 1979 original release. To obtain the best audio results, calibrate your turntable’s tone arm. Avoid those cheap suitcase 🧳 players. Play on a real turntable!!
mhk246 Dec 26, 2021
This pressing is alright. I don’t really have any complaints, it’s pretty vibrant, but it also doesn’t have any qualities that make it amazing. It sounds almost exactly the same as the digital version. I’ll still listen to it and use it, but some audiophiles may not prefer this pressing over the others.
Laercio65 Jul 9, 2021
Digital sound in a vinyl, with a poor paper sleeve, a big black CD
Choochtown Jun 18, 2021
A side sound fantastic, B side has much crackling and static noise. Cleaning made no difference. Thinking I'll have to return it for another copy.