Michael Jackson – Thriller

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Label:	Epic – 85930
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Gatefold
Country:	UK & Europe
Released:	1982
Genre:	Pop
Style:	Disco

Tracklist

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

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
Copyright © – CBS Inc.
Licensed To – CBS Records
Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Distributed By – CBS Disques
Published By – Copyright Control
Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Published By – Rodsongs
Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
Published By – Porcara Music
Published By – Carlin Music Corp.
Published By – Eiseman Music
Published By – Hen-Al Music
Published By – Kings Road Music

Credits

Engineer [Assistant] – Steve Bates
Engineer [Technical], Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources] – Matt Forger
Lacquer Cut By – timtom*
Lettering – Mac James
Photography By – Dick Zimmerman (3)
Producer – Quincy Jones
Recorded By – Bruce Swedien
Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources] – Humberto Gatica
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
Stylist [Styling] – Valadé

Notes

Blue labels with yellow "Epic" logo, CB 281 & 58 (circled) on back sleeve.
This version differs from Thriller as there are no 'Epic" credits at 6 o'clock on labels.

Includes a one sided color insert with promo information about Michael Jackson's and The Jacksons' previous albums released on Epic.

Back sleeve: "Made in Holland"
Rim text on labels: "Made in England"

Management: Weisner/DeMann Entertainment and Joe Jackson.

Recorded and mixed using the Acusonic Recording Proces
Additional Sound Sources Recorded at Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCartney appears courtesy of EMI Records

Published by:
A1, A3, B1, B2: Copyright Control
A2, A4, B5: Rondor Music (Ldn.) Ltd. / Rodsongs
B3: Warner Bros. Music Ltd. / Porcara Music
B4: Carlin Music Corp. / Eisman Music / Hen-Al Music / Kings Road Music

Gatefold sleeve with b/w lyric inner sleeve.

℗ 1982 CBS Inc./© 1982 CBS Inc./EPIC & [Epic logo] are Trademarks of CBS Inc./
Made In Holland/Distribué en par CBS Disques

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: none
Label Code: LC 0199
Rights Society: MS/BIEM
Price Code (Rear sleeve, boxed separately): CB 281
Price Code (Rear sleeve, circled): 58
Matrix / Runout (Var. 1: Side A runout etched, 2 E stamped): EPC 85930 A1 timtom 2 E
Matrix / Runout (Var. 1: Side B runout etched, 1 O O stamped): EPC 85930 B1 1 O O
Matrix / Runout (Var. 2: Side A runout etched, 2 E stamped): EPC 85930 A2 timtom 2 E
Matrix / Runout (Var. 2: Side B runout etched, 1 O O stamped): EPC 85930 B1 1 O O

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Thriller (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic	EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112	Europe	1982
Recently Edited	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
Recently Edited	Thriller = スリラー (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic	25・3P-399	Japan	1982

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