Michael JacksonThriller

Label:

Epic – 5044222000

Format:

CD , Album, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition

Country:

Australia & New Zealand

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Soul

Tracklist

1 Michael Jackson Wanna Be Startin' Something
Backing VocalsOren Waters
Performer [Bathroom Stomp Board]Steven Ray (2)
Performer [Bathroom Stomp Board], Arranged By [Horns]Michael Jackson
6:04
2 Michael Jackson Baby Be Mine
KeyboardsGreg Phillinganes
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Brian Banks
4:20
3 Paul McCartney The Girl Is Mine
Arranged By [Rhythm], PianoDavid Paich
Arranged By [Synthesizer]David Foster
Arranged By [Vocals]Quincy Jones
ConcertmasterJerry Vinci*
Conductor [Strings]Jerry Hey
GuitarDean Parks
SynthesizerDavid Foster
VocalsPaul McCartney
3:41
4 Michael Jackson Thriller
EffectsBruce Swedien
SynthesizerBrian Banks
Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm]Rod Temperton
5:57
5 Michael Jackson Beat It
Bass [Electric]Steve Lukather
Guitar [Solo]Eddie Van Halen
KeyboardsBill Wolfer
Other [Synergy]Greg Smith
Performer [Drum Case Beater]Michael Jackson
Recorded By [Guitar Solo]Donn Landee
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Tom Bahler
4:18
6 Michael Jackson Billie Jean
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Michael Jackson
Conductor [Strings]Jeremy Lubbock
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Bill Wolfer
SynthesizerGreg Smith
4:54
7 Michael Jackson Human Nature
Arranged BySteve Lukather
Written-ByJohn Bettis
Written-By, Arranged BySteve Porcaro
4:06
8 Michael Jackson P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
Arranged By, Backing Vocals [Additional]Quincy Jones
Arranged By, Backing Vocals [Additional], HandclapsJames Ingram
Backing Vocals [Additional]Howard Hewitt*
Backing Vocals [P Y T]LaToya Jackson*
Bass [Electric], HandclapsLouis Johnson
HandclapsSteven Ray (2)
Keyboards [Portasound]James Ingram
Programmed By [Synthesizer], HandclapsGreg Phillinganes
Synthesizer [Vocoder]Michael Boddicker
Written-ByQuincy Jones
3:58
9 Michael Jackson The Lady In My Life
Arranged ByRod Temperton
4:58
Special Edition Bonus Material
10 Quincy Jones Interview With Quincy Jones 2:18
10a Michael Jackson Someone In The Dark
Lyrics ByRod Temperton
4:48
10b Quincy Jones Interview With Quincy Jones 2:04
11 Michael Jackson Billie Jean (Home Demo 1981)
Written-ByMichael Jackson
2:20
11a Quincy Jones Interview With Quincy Jones 3:10
11b Rod Temperton Interview With Rod Temperton 4:02
12c Quincy Jones Interview With Quincy Jones 1:32
13 Michael Jackson Voice-Over Session From "Thriller"
VoiceVincent Price (2)
2:52
13a Rod Temperton Interview With Rod Temperton 1:56
13b Quincy Jones Interview With Quincy Jones 2:01
14 Michael Jackson Carousel
Written-ByM. Sembello*
1:49
14a Quincy Jones Interview With Quincy Jones 1:17

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Copyright ©MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Manufactured BySony Music Entertainment (Australia) Limited
  • Glass Mastered AtSMEA – 0144278

Credits

  • Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
  • Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones (tracks: 1, 5)
  • Arranged By [Strings]Jerry Hey (tracks: 3, 6)
  • Arranged By [Synthesizer]Rod Temperton (tracks: 3, 6)
  • Arranged By [Vocals]Rod Temperton (tracks: 2, 4, 5)
  • BassLouis Johnson (tracks: 1, 3, 6, 9)
  • Compiled ByBruce Swedien
  • DrumsN'dugu Chancler* (tracks: 2, 6, 8)
  • Edited By [Remaster]Stuart Brawley
  • Electric Piano [Rhodes]Greg Phillinganes (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9)
  • Engineer [Assistant]Steve Bates
  • Engineer [Technical], Recorded By [Additional]Matt Forger
  • Executive-Producer [Remaster]Michael Jackson
  • Executive-Producer [Remaster], Compiled By [Remaster], Recorded By, Mixed ByBruce Swedien
  • GuitarSteve Lukather (tracks: 3, 5, 7)
  • PercussionPaulinho Da Costa (tracks: 1, 7)
  • ProducerQuincy Jones
  • Programmed By [Synthesizer]Steve Porcaro (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7)
  • Recorded By [Additional]Humberto Gatica
  • Remastered By, Mastered By [Thursday, November 11, 1982]Bernie Grundman
  • Sampler [Emulator]Michael Boddicker (tracks: 6 to 9)
  • Saxophone, FluteLarry Williams (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
  • SynthesizerSteve Porcaro (tracks: 5, 7, 9)
  • TromboneBill Reichenbach (2) (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
  • Trumpet, FlugelhornJerry Hey (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
  • Written-ByRod Temperton (tracks: 2, 4, 9)

Notes

Originally released 1982-11-30.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 9 399700 091946
  • Barcode (String): 9399700091946
  • Matrix / Runout: 0144278 01 IFPI L681 SMEA IFPI 6515
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L681
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 6515

Other Versions (5 of 792)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) Epic EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112 Europe 1982
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Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo) Epic 144776, 144.776 Brazil 1982
Recently Edited
Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) Epic ELPS 4328 Australia 1982
Recently Edited
Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing, With Co-Producer Credits) Epic QE 38112 US 1982
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Thriller = スリラー (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold) Epic 25・3P-399 Japan 1982

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