Michael Jackson – Thriller

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Label:

Epic – EPC 85930, Epic – 85930, Epic – QE 38112

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold

Country:

Europe

Released:

1982

Genre:

Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style:

Disco, Funk, Contemporary R&B, Pop Rock A1 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey, Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Backing Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Michael Jackson, Oren Waters Bass – Louis Johnson Co-producer – Michael Jackson Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – David Williams (4) Percussion – Paulinho da Costa Performer [Bathroom Stomp Board] – Michael Jackson, Nelson Hayes, Steven Ray (2) Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Bill Wolfer, Michael Boddicker Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Written-By – Michael Jackson 6:02 A2 Baby Be Mine Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod Temperton Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Guitar – David Williams (4) Keyboards, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks, Steve Porcaro Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – David Paich, Michael Boddicker Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton 4:20 A3 The Girl Is Mine Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – David Paich, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – David Foster Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Jerry Vinci* Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Dean Parks, Steve Lukather Piano – David Paich Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer – David Foster Vocals [With] – Paul McCartney Written-By – Michael Jackson 3:42 A4 Thriller Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod Temperton Effects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce Swedien Featuring, Rap – Vincent Price (2) Guitar – David Williams (4) Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Brian Banks, Greg Phillinganes, Rod Temperton Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Vocals [Lyrics Sung By] – Michael Jackson Written-By – Rod Temperton 5:57 B1 Beat It Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Co-producer – Michael Jackson Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Featuring, Soloist, Guitar – Eddie Van Halen Guitar – Paul Jackson* Guitar, Electric Bass – Steve Lukather Keyboards – Bill Wolfer Percussion [Drum Case Beater] – Michael Jackson Recorded By [Guitar Solo] – Don Landee* Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Tom Bahler Synthesizer [Synergy] – Greg Smith Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Written-By – Michael Jackson 4:17 B2 Billie Jean Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Michael Jackson Bass – Louis Johnson Co-producer – Michael Jackson Conductor [Strings] – Jeremy Lubbock Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Dean Parks Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer – Greg Smith Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Bill Wolfer Written-By – Michael Jackson 4:57 B3 Human Nature Arranged By – David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro Drums – Jeff Porcaro Guitar – Steve Lukather Percussion – Paulinho da Costa Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer – David Paich Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve Porcaro Written-By – John Bettis, Steve Porcaro 4:05 B4 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Arranged By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones Backing Vocals [Additional] – Howard Hewett, James Ingram Backing Vocals [P.Y.T.'s] – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, Janet Jackson, LaToya Jackson* Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Electric Bass – Louis Johnson Guitar – Paul Jackson* Handclaps – Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram, Louis Johnson, Michael Jackson, Steven Ray (2) Keyboards [Portasound Keyboard] – James Ingram Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Greg Phillinganes Vocoder, Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones 3:58 B5 The Lady In My Life Arranged By – Rod Temperton Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Paul Jackson* Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer – David Paich, Steve Porcaro Written-By – Rod Temperton 4:57

• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
• Copyright © – CBS Inc.
• Record Company – CBS Inc.
• Distributed By – CBS Disques
• Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
• Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
• Recorded At – Westlake Studios
• Copyright © – Mijac Music
• Copyright © – Rodsongs
• Copyright © – Porcara Music
• Copyright © – John Bettis Music
• Copyright © – Eiseman Music Co., Inc.
• Copyright © – Hen-Al Music
• Copyright © – Kings Road Music
• Copyright © – Yellow Brick Road Music
• Published By – Mijac Music
• Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
• Published By – Rodsongs
• Published By – Almo Music Corp.
• Published By – Porcara Music
• Published By – John Bettis Music
• Published By – WB Music Corp.
• Published By – Eiseman Music Co., Inc.
• Published By – Hen-Al Music
• Published By – Kings Road Music
• Published By – Yellow Brick Road Music
• Pressed By – CBS, Haarlem – 01-85930

• Art Direction – Lane/Donald
• Engineer [Assistant] – Mark Ettel, Steve Bates
• Engineer [Technical] – Matt Forger
• Illustration [Inner Sleeve Drawings] – Michael Jackson
• Lettering – Mac James
• Management – Joe Jackson (5), Weisner-DeMann Entertainment
• Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
• Photography By – Dick Zimmerman (3)
• Producer – Quincy Jones
• Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources] – Humberto Gatica, Matt Forger
• Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
• Stylist [Styling] – Design Pool, Valadé

Not to be confused with the version Michael Jackson - Thriller that has only two lines for "Produced by" and "Management" on the back cover (it omits the third "Co-produced by Michael Jackson") and was not distributed to France.

This release includes a one sided colour insert with promotional information about Michael Jackson's and The Jacksons' previous albums released on Epic.

℗ 1982 CBS Inc./© 1982 CBS Inc./EPIC & EPIC (Logo) are Trademarks of CBS Inc./
Made In Holland/Distribué en France par CBS Disques

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

This album is lovingly dedicated to Katherine Jackson

Quincy Jones and James Ingram appear courtesy of Qwest Records
David Paich, Steve Porcaro, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Lukather appear courtesy of CBS Records
Louis Johnson and Janet Jackson appear courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.
Greg Phillinganes appears courtesy of Planet Records
Paulinho da Costa appears courtesy of Pablo Records, Inc.
Eddie Van Halen appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Howard Hewett appears courtesy of Solar Records
Bill Wolfer appears courtesy of Constellation Records
Michael Boddicker appears courtesy of Boddifications
Paul McCartney appears courtesy of EMI Records

Labels:
SIDE 1: 33⅓ RPM | STEREO | EPC 85930-1 | AL 38112 | (QE 38112)
SIDE 2: 33⅓ RPM | STEREO | EPC 85930-2 | BL 38112 | (QE 38112)

Catalog numbers:
EPC 85930: Spine & labels
85930: Back cover, gatefold, inner & sticker
QE 38112: Labels (US catalog number)

Publishing (inner sleeve):
A1: ©1982 Mijac Music (BMI) Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
A2: ©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)
A3: ©1982 Mijac Music (BMI) Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
A4: ©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)
B1: ©1982 Mijac Music (BMI) Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
B2: ©1982 Mijac Music (BMI) Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
B3: ©1982 Porcara Music and John Bettis Music (ASCAP) John Bettis Music administered by WB Music Corp.
B4: ©1982 Eiseman Music Co., Inc., Hen-Al Music, Kings Road Music (BMI) and YellowBrick Road Music (ASCAP)
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)

Publishing (labels):
A1: Mijac Music Admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
A2: Rodsongs Admin. by Almo Music Corp.
A3: Mijac Music Admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
A4: Rodsongs Admin. by Almo Music Corp.
B1: Mijac Music Admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
B2: Mijac Music Admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
B3: Porcara Music/John Bettis Music Admin. by WB Music Corp.
B4: Nissman Music Co., Inc./Han-Al Music/Kings Road Music/Yellow Brick Road Music [Nissman is a typo of Eiseman, Han-Al is a typo of Hen-Al]
B5: Rodsongs Admin. by Almo Music Corp.

Intro durations (on labels):
A1 - :24
A2 - :20
A3 - :12
A4 - :15
B1 - :38
B2 - :29
B3 - :10
B4 - :02
B5 - :20
Issued with inner sleeve printed with lyrics & drawing

Some copies come with a silver round hype sticker with text "Das erfolgreichste Album in der Geschichte der Musik"

• Label Code (Cover): LC 0199
• Label Code (Labels): LC-0199
• Price Code: CB 281