the record was play tested. it is in an absolutely Mint condition. it sound as if it was never played. the jacket looks like it was just taken out of its shrink wrap. M. booklet in M condition. inserts in M condition.

Michael Jackson ?– Thriller

Label: Epic ?– 25·3P-399 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold 
Country: Japan Released: 1982 Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop Style: Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Synth-pop

TracklistHide Credits

A1 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Arranged By – Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesBacking Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Oren WatersBass – Louis JohnsonCo-producer, Arranged By, Backing Vocals, Other – Michael JacksonElectric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesFlute, Saxophone – Larry WilliamsGuitar – David Williams (4)Percussion – Paulinho Da CostaSynthesizer – Bill Wolfer, Michael BoddickerTrombone – Bill Reichenbach (2)Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyWritten-By – M. Jackson* 6:02 A2 Baby Be Mine Arranged By – Rod TempertonArranged By, Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry HeyDrums – Ngudu Chancler*Flute, Saxophone – Larry WilliamsGuitar – David Williams (4)Keyboards, Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesProgrammed By – Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks, Steve PorcaroSynthesizer – David Paich, Michael BoddickerTrombone – Bill Reichenbach (2)Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary GrantWritten-By – R. Temperton* 4:20 A3 The Girl Is Mine Arranged By – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By, Conductor – Jerry HeyArranged By, Piano – David PaichArranged By, Synthesizer – David FosterBass – Louis JohnsonConcertmaster – Jerry Vinci*Drums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano – Greg PhillinganesFeaturing [With] – Paul McCartneyGuitar – Dean Parks, Steve LukatherProgrammed By – Steve PorcaroWritten-By – M. Jackson* 3:42 A4 Thriller Arranged By, Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry HeyEffects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce SwedienFlute, Saxophone – Larry WilliamsGuitar – David Williams (4)Programmed By – Anthony MarinelliRap – Vincent Price (2)Synthesizer – Brian Banks, Greg PhillinganesTrombone – Bill Reichenbach (2)Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary GrantWritten-By, Arranged By, Synthesizer – Rod Temperton 5:57 B1 Beat It Arranged By – Quincy JonesArranged By, Co-producer, Other – Michael JacksonDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Bass, Guitar – Steve LukatherElectric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Paul Jackson*Guitar [Solo] – Eddie Van HalenKeyboards – Bill WolferProgrammed By, Synthesizer – Steve PorcaroRecorded By [Guitar Solo] – Don Landee*Synth – Greg Smith, Tom BahlerWritten-By – M. Jackson* 4:17 B2 Billie Jean Arranged By – Jerry HeyBass – Louis JohnsonCo-producer, Arranged By – Michael JacksonComputer – Michael BoddickerConductor – Jeremy LubbockDrums – Ngudu Chancler*Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Dean ParksSynthesizer – Greg SmithSynthesizer, Programmed By – Bill WolferWritten-By – M. Jackson* 4:57 B3 Human Nature Arranged By, Guitar – Steve LukatherArranged By, Programmed By, Synthesizer – Steve PorcaroArranged By, Synthesizer – David PaichComputer – Michael BoddickerDrums – Jeff PorcaroPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaWritten-By – J. Bettis*, S. Porcaro* 4:05 B4 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Arranged By – Quincy JonesArranged By, Keyboards, Handclaps, Backing Vocals – James IngramBacking Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, Howard Hewett, Janet Jackson, LaToya Jackson*Computer, Vocoder – Michael BoddickerDrums – Ngudu Chancler*Electric Bass, Handclaps – Louis JohnsonGuitar – Paul Jackson*Handclaps – Greg Phillinganes, Michael Jackson, Steven Ray (2)Synthesizer, Programmed By – Greg PhillinganesWritten-By – J. Ingram*, Q. Jones* 3:58 B5 The Lady In My Life Arranged By – Rod TempertonBass – Louis JohnsonComputer – Michael BoddickerDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Paul Jackson*Synthesizer – David PaichWritten-By – R. Temperton* 4:57

Companies, etc.

• Record Company – Epic/Sony
• Manufactured By – Epic/Sony Inc.
• Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
• Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
• Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
• Recorded At – Westlake Audio
• Published By – Mijack Music
• Published By – Rodsongs
• Published By – Porcaro Music
• Published By – John Bettis Music
• Published By – Eiseman Music Co., Inc.
• Published By – Hen-Al Music
• Published By – Kings Road Music
• Published By – Yellow Brick Road Music

Credits

• Co-producer – Michael Jackson
• Engineer [Assistant, Ocean Way Recording Studios] – Mark Ettel
• Engineer [Assistant] – Steve Bates
• Engineer [Technical] – Matt Forger
• Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
• Mixed By, Recorded By – Bruce Swedien
• Producer – Quincy Jones
• Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources] – Humberto Gatica, Matt Forger

Notes

?&©1982 CBS, Inc.
Manufactured by Epic/Sony Inc., Tokyo, Japan

Gatefold sleeve with glossy 8 page fold out booklet and separate black and white information sheet.

Same release here without the Co-Production credit: Michael Jackson - Thriller

Recorded and mixed using the Acusonic Recording Process. Recorded at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA.
Additional sound sources recorded at Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA.

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.
Edie 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