Michael Jackson 1982 Thriller True First-Press Promo (Misprint) RARE
  $   510

 


$ 510 Sold For
May 17, 2026 Sold Date
May 7, 2026 Start Date
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The 1982 Michael Jackson Thriller Half-Speed Mastered LP (Epic/CBS Mastersound HE 48112) audiophile pressing with promotional marking. Because this was a premium audiophile release distributed to the music industry before Thriller became the top-selling album of all time, these promotional copies are rare. These copy was produced to showcase superior sound quality—using half-speed mastering from the original analog tapes—and were sometimes distributed to radio stations or industry professionals. It's been fully tested and is in excellent condition.

  • Label/Series: Epic / CBS Mastersound.
  • Catalog Number: HE 48112 (distinct from the standard QE 38112).
  • Mastering: Half-speed mastered for improved dynamic range and frequency response.
  • Included Items: Typically accompanied by a specialized CBS Mastersound inner sleeve, a poster, and an insert.
  • First Pressing Detail: Early promotional copy known to miss the Michael Jackson co-producer credit on the back cover, listing only "Produced by Quincy Jones"
  • Sound Quality: It is generally considered superior to the standard 1982 US pressing, offering a more detailed, "open" sound, especially in the bass lines.

On May-12-26 at 16:02:31 PDT, seller added the following information:

Plays Perfectly Ok

On May-12-26 at 16:12:41 PDT, seller added the following information:

CBS Mastersound pressing of “Thriller”, catalog number HE 48112, in near mint condition, a bona-fide collectors’ item!


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