Thriller

Tracklist

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

Information from Discogs

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: 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]
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

Record info

Artist

Year1982

CountryEurope

Label

FormatVinyl

SubformatAlbumLPStereo

Have32852

Want3675

Poäng62.0318661399

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