Michael Jackson - Thriller. Epic Records original European 1982 pressing EPC 85930 in very good all round condition.
Vinyl- VG+, clean vinyl with minimal surface marks, some light crackle in quieter passages.
Cover- VG+, looks great, a couple of small age spots on inner, light wear on inner gatefold.

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Michael Jackson ?– Thriller

Label: Epic ?– EPC 85930, Epic ?– 85930, Epic ?– QE 38112 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold 
Country: Europe Released: 1982 Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop Style: Disco

TracklistHide Credits

A1 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry Hey, Michael JacksonArranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Michael Jackson, Oren WatersBass – Louis JohnsonCo-producer – Michael JacksonElectric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – David Williams (4)Percussion – Paulinho da CostaPerformer [Bathroom Stomp Board] – Michael Jackson, Nelson Hayes, Steven RaySaxophone, Flute – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Bill Wolfer, Michael BoddickerTrombone – Bill Reichenbach (2)Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyWritten-By – Michael Jackson 6:02 A2 Baby Be Mine Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod TempertonDrums – Ndugu Chancler*Guitar – David Williams (4)Keyboards, Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesProgrammed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks, Steve PorcaroSaxophone, Flute – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – David Paich, Michael BoddickerTrombone – Bill Reichenbach (2)Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyWritten-By – Rod Temperton 4:20 A3 The Girl Is Mine Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – David Paich, Quincy JonesArranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement] – David FosterArranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesBass – Louis JohnsonConcertmaster – Jerry Vinci*Drums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Dean Parks, Steve LukatherPiano – David PaichProgrammed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve PorcaroSynthesizer – David FosterVocals [With] – Paul McCartneyWritten-By – Michael Jackson 3:42 A4 Thriller Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Rod TempertonEffects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce SwedienFeaturing, Rap – Vincent Price (2)Guitar – David Williams (4)Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Anthony MarinelliSaxophone, Flute – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Brian Banks, Greg Phillinganes, Rod TempertonTrombone – Bill Reichenbach (2)Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVocals [Lyrics Sung By] – Michael JacksonWritten-By – Rod Temperton 5:57 B1 Beat It Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Michael JacksonCo-producer – Michael JacksonDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesFeaturing, Soloist, Guitar – Eddie Van HalenGuitar – Paul Jackson*Guitar, Electric Bass – Steve LukatherKeyboards – Bill WolferPercussion [Drum Case Beater] – Michael JacksonRecorded By [Guitar Solo] – Don Landee*Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Tom BahlerSynthesizer [Synergy] – Greg SmithSynthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve PorcaroWritten-By – Michael Jackson 4:17 B2 Billie Jean Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocal, Rhythm And Synthesizer Arrangement] – Michael JacksonBass – Louis JohnsonCo-producer – Michael JacksonConductor [Strings] – Jeremy LubbockDrums – Ndugu Chancler*Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Dean ParksSampler [Emulator] – Michael BoddickerSynthesizer – Greg SmithSynthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Bill WolferWritten-By – Michael Jackson 4:57 B3 Human Nature Arranged By – David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve PorcaroDrums – Jeff PorcaroGuitar – Steve LukatherPercussion – Paulinho da CostaSampler [Emulator] – Michael BoddickerSynthesizer – David PaichSynthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve PorcaroWritten-By – John Bettis, Steve Porcaro 4:05 B4 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Arranged By – James Ingram, Quincy JonesBacking Vocals [Additional] – Howard Hewett, James IngramBacking Vocals [P.Y.T.'s] – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, Janet Jackson, LaToya Jackson*Drums – Ndugu Chancler*Electric Bass – Louis JohnsonGuitar – Paul Jackson*Handclaps – Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram, Louis Johnson, Michael Jackson, Steven RayKeyboards [Portasound Keyboard] – James IngramSynthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Greg PhillinganesVocoder, Sampler [Emulator] – Michael BoddickerWritten-By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones 3:58 B5 The Lady In My Life Arranged By – Rod TempertonBass – Louis JohnsonDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Paul Jackson*Sampler [Emulator] – Michael BoddickerSynthesizer – David Paich, Steve PorcaroWritten-By – Rod Temperton 4:57

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
• Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
• Distributed By – CBS Disques
• Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
• Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
• Recorded At – Westlake Audio
• Copyright (c) – Mijac Music
• Copyright (c) – Rodsongs
• Copyright (c) – Porcara Music
• Copyright (c) – John Bettis Music
• Copyright (c) – Eiseman Music Co.
• Copyright (c) – Hen-Al Music
• Copyright (c) – Kings Road Music
• Copyright (c) – Yellow Brick Road Music
• Published By – Mijac Music
• Published By – Rodsongs
• Published By – Porcara Music
• Published By – John Bettis Music
• Published By – Eiseman Music Co.
• Published By – Hen-Al Music
• Published By – Kings Road Music
• Published By – Yellow Brick Road Music
• Pressed By – CBS, Haarlem – 01-85930

Credits

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

Notes

Not to be confused with the version Michael Jackson - Thriller that 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: 33? RPM | STEREO | EPC 85930-1 | AL 38112 | (QE 38112)
SIDE 2: 33? 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]
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

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): EPC 85930-1 AL 38112
• Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): EPC 85930-2 BL 38112
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Variant 1)): NL 01-85930-1A-1 PAL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Variant 1)): NL 01-85930-4B-1 PBL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Variant 2)): NL 01-85930-1A-1 PAL 38112-HOL M
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Variant 2)): NL 01-85930-3B-1 PBL 38112-HOL R
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Variant 3)): NL 01-85930-2A-1 PAL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Variant 3)): NL 01-85930-4B-1 PBL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Variant 4)): D 01-85930-5A-1
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Variant 4)): L 01-85930-5B-1
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Variant 5)): NL 01-85930-1A-1 M PAL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Variant 5)): NL 01-85930-6B-1 F
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Variant 6)): NL 01-85930-4A-1 H PAL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Variant 6)): NL 01-85930-5B-1 D
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Variant 7)): NL 01-85930-4A-1 T PAL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Variant 7)): NL 01-85930-5B-1 G PBL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Variant 8)): NL 01-85930-1A-1 M PAL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Variant 8)): NL 01-85930-5B-1 G PBL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Variant 9)): NL 01-85930-4A-1 H PAL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Variant 9)): NL 01-85930-6B-1 D
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A (Variant 10)): NL 01-85930-4A-1 N PAL 38112-HOL
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B (Variant 10)): NL 01-85930-5B-1 F
• Label Code (Cover): LC 0199
• Label Code (Labels): LC-0199
• Distribution Code: CB 281
• Price Code: 58
• Other (Insert & Back cover, bottom left): 01-85930-20
• Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
• Rights Society (Publishing): BMI
• Rights Society (Publishing): ASCAP
• Rights Society (Publishing): PRS