Michael Jackson – Off The Wall

Label:

Epic – FE 35745

Format:

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

Country:

US

Released:

Aug 10, 1979

Genre:

Funk / Soul, Pop

Style:

Disco, Boogie, Funk, Ballad 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 – 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 Written-By – M. Jackson* 6:02 A2 Rock With You Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – 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 Written-By – R. Temperton* 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 – 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 Written-By – M. Jackson* 5:12 A4 Get On The Floor Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Bass – Louis Johnson Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals – 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 Written-By – L. Johnson*, M. Jackson* 4:44 B1 Off The Wall Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – 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 Written-By – R. Temperton* 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 – 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 – T. Bahler* 3:36 B4 I Can't Help It Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Stevie Wonder Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes 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 – S. Wonder*, S. 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 – 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 – C. B. Sager*, D. Foster* 3:46 B6 Burn This Disco Out Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – 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 Written-By – R. Temperton* 3:38

• Manufactured By – Epic Records
• Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
• Copyright © – CBS Inc.
• Published By – Miran Publishing Inc.
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• Recorded At – Allen Zentz Recording
• Recorded At – Westlake Studios
• Recorded At – Cherokee Studios
• Mixed At – Westlake Studios
• Mastered At – A&M Studios
• Plated At – Customatrix
• Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
• Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions

• Co-producer [Co-produced By] – Michael Jackson
• Cover – Mike Salisbury
• Management – Joe Jackson (5), Weisner-DeMann Entertainment
• Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
• Photography By – Steve Harvey*
• Producer [Produced By] – Quincy 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 By – Bruce Swedien

"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.