Michael Jackson – Off The Wall, Epic FE 35745, VG/VG++, 1979

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Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall marked the moment he stepped out of the Motown era and into his own sound. It’s the record where he found the voice, the groove, and the style that would define the rest of his career. Quincy Jones’ production and Jackson’s performance turned this album into one of the great late‑70s crossover achievements — a mix of soul, pop, and disco that still feels alive. A landmark release from the King of Pop, and the true beginning of his solo breakthrough.
Off the Wall is the album where Michael Jackson became Michael Jackson. One of the essential late‑70s pop/soul records and a cornerstone of his rise as the King of Pop.
A Quincy Jones collaboration that still stands as one of the strongest pop/soul albums of its era or any other.
Track listings and information: 

A1 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Written-By – M. Jackson 6:02 A2 Rock With You Written-By – R. Temperton 3:38 A3 Working Day And Night Written-By – M. Jackson 5:12 A4 Get On The Floor Written-By – L. Johnson, M. Jackson 4:44 B1 Off The Wall Written-By – R. Temperton 4:04 B2 Girlfriend Written-By – McCartney 3:04 B3 She's Out Of My Life Written-By – T. Bahler 3:36 B4 I Can't Help It Written-By – S. Wonder, S. Greene 4:27 B5 It's The Falling In Love Written-By – C. B. Sager, D. Foster 3:46 B6 Burn This Disco Out Written-By – R. Temperton 3:38
    Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria     Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions     Copyright © – CBS Inc.     Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.     Manufactured By – Epic Records     Manufactured By – CBS Inc.     Corporate Owner – CBS Inc.     Trademark Owner – CBS Inc.     Recorded At – Allen Zentz Recording     Recorded At – Westlake Studios     Recorded At – Cherokee Studios     Mixed At – Westlake Studios     Mastered At – ABC Recording Studios     Published By – Miran Publishing Inc.     Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.     Published By – Almo Corp.     Published By – Yellow Brick Road Music     Published By – Kodi Music     Published By – MPL Communications Ltd.     Published By – MPL Communications Inc.     Published By – Welbeck Music Corp.     Published By – Tom Bahler Music     Published By – Senor Music     Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.     Published By – Black Bull Music, Inc.     Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc.     Published By – Begonia Melodies     Published By – Foster Frees Music
    Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to B6)     Arranged By [Percussion] – Michael Jackson (tracks: A1, A3)     Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – David Foster (tracks: B5), Greg Phillinganes (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B4), Louis Johnson (tracks: A4), Michael Jackson (tracks: A1, A3), Quincy Jones (tracks: A4, B2, B5), Rod Temperton (tracks: A2, B1, B6), Stevie Wonder (tracks: B4), Tom Bahler (tracks: B2, B5)     Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright (tracks: A1, A2, A4), Johnny Mandel (tracks: B4, B5)     Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson (tracks: A1, A3, A4, B2), Quincy Jones (tracks: B2, B5), Rod Temperton (tracks: A2, B1, B6)     Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson (tracks: A1 to B2, B5, B6), Patti Austin (tracks: B5)     Backing Vocals [Additional] – Augie Johnson (tracks: A1, A4), Jim Gilstrap (tracks: A1, A4), Mortonette Jenkins (tracks: A1, A4), Paulette McWilliams (tracks: A1, A4), Zedric Williams (tracks: A1, A4)     Bass – Bobby Watson (tracks: A2), Louis Johnson (tracks: A1, A3 to B6)     Clavinet – Greg Phillinganes (tracks: A4)     Co-producer [Co-Produced By] – Michael Jackson (tracks: A1, A3, A4)     Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4)     Design [Cover] – Mike Salisbury     Drums – John Robinson (2) (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to B6)     Electric Piano – David "Hawk" Wolinski (tracks: A2), Greg Phillinganes (tracks: A1, A3, B1 to B6)     Guitar – David Williams (4) (tracks: A1 to A3, B1), Larry Carlton (tracks: B3), Marlo Henderson (tracks: A1, A2, B1, B2, B5, B6), Wah Wah Watson* (tracks: A4, B2, B5), Phil Upchurch (tracks: A3)     Horns – The Seawind Horns (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to B6)     Horns [The Seawind Horns], Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Kim Hutchcroft (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to B6)     Horns [The Seawind Horns], Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to B6)     Horns [The Seawind Horns], Trombone – William Reichenbach (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to B6)     Horns [The Seawind Horns], Trumpet – Gary Grant (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to B6)     Horns [The Seawind Horns], Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry Hey (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to B6)     Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson, Patti Austin (tracks: B5)     Liner Notes [Dedication] – M. J.     Management – Joe Jackson (5), Weisner- DeMann Entertainment, Inc.     Mastered By – Bernie Grundman     Mixed By – Bruce Swedien     Percussion – John Robinson (2) (tracks: A3), Michael Jackson (tracks: A1, A3), Paulinho Da Costa (tracks: A1, A3 to B1, B4, B6), Randy Jackson (tracks: A1), Richard Heath (tracks: A1)     Photography By [Cover] – Steve Harvey     Producer [Produced By] – Quincy Jones     Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – George Duke (tracks: B1, B2), Michael Boddicker (tracks: B1, B4), Steve Porcaro (tracks: B2, B5)     Recorded By [Assisted By, Allen Zentz Recording] – Rick Ash, Steve Conger     Recorded By [Assisted By, Cherokee Studios] – Frank "Cheech" D'Amico     Recorded By [Assisted By, Westlake Audio] – Ed Cherney, Erik Zobler, Jim Fitzpatrick (2), Mitch Gibson     Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien     Synthesizer – David Foster (tracks: B2, B5), George Duke (tracks: B1, B2), Greg Phillinganes (tracks: A2, B1, B4), Michael Boddicker (tracks: A2)
Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria pressing as indicated by the S1/S2 etchings.
© 1979 CBS Inc./ ℗ 1979 CBS Inc./ Manufactured by Epic Records/ CBS Inc.
Recorded and mixed using the ACUSONIC RECORDING PROCESS 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.
Louis Johnson appears courtesy of A&M Records/Quincy Jones Productions John Robinson, Bobby Watson and David "Hawk" Woliniski appear courtesy of MCA Records, Inc. Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Larry Williams appear courtesy of Horizon Records Steve Porcaro appears courtesy of Columbia Records Augie Johnson appears courtesy of Fantasy Records David Foster appears courtesy of RCA Records Paulinho Da Costa appears courtesy of Pablo Records Larry Carlton appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Richard Heath appears courtesy of Quincy Jones Productions
A1, A3: © 1979 Miran Publishing, Inc. (BMI) A2, B1, B6: © 1979 Rondor Music (London) Ltd. Controlled in the U.S. and Canada by Almo Corp. (ASCAP) A4: © 1979 Miran Publishing, Inc. (BMI), Yellow Brick Road Music, Kodi Music (ASCAP) B2: © 1978 MPL Communications Ltd. Administered by MPL Communications, Inc. by arrangement with Welbeck Music Corporation B3: © 1978 Tom Bahler Music, Yellow Brick Road Music, Senor Music (ASCAP) B4: © 1979 Jobete Music Company, Inc. and Black Bull Music, Inc. (ASCAP) B5: © 1978 by Unichappell Music, Inc., Begonia Melodies and Foster Frees Music (BMI) Unichappell Music, Inc. Administers Begonia Melodies Sort by
    Barcode (Scanned): 074643574518     Barcode (Text): 0 7464-35745-1     Pressing Plant ID (Both sides runout): S     Rights Society (A1, A3, A4, B5): BMI     Rights Society (A2, A4, B1, B3, B4, B6): ASCAP     Matrix / Runout (Side A label): AL 35745     Matrix / Runout (Side B label): BL 35745     Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): S 1 PAL 35745-3AE B12     Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): S 2 PBL 35745-2A B3