Michael Jackson – Thriller

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Label:	Epic – QE 38112
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Carrollton/Pitman Split
Country:	US
Released:	Nov 30, 1982
Genre:	Pop
Style:	Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1	Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Written-By, Co-producer – M. Jackson*	6:02
A2	Baby Be Mine Written-By – R. Temperton*	4:20
A3	The Girl Is Mine Vocals [With] – Paul McCartney Written-By – M. Jackson*	3:42
A4	Thriller Voice – Vincent Price (2) Written-By – R. Temperton*	5:57
B1	Beat It Guitar – Eddie Van Halen Written-By, Co-producer – M. Jackson*	4:17
B2	Billie Jean Written-By, Co-producer – M. Jackson*	4:57
B3	Human Nature Written-By – S. Porcaro*	4:05
B4	P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Backing Vocals – P.Y.T's Written-By – Q. Jones*	3:58
B5	The Lady In My Life Written-By – R. Temperton*	4:57

Companies, etc.

Manufactured By – Epic Records
Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
Mastered At – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA
Mastered At – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Mastered At – Customatrix
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
Copyright © – CBS Inc.
Recorded At – Westlake Audio
Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording

Credits

Artwork [Drawings On Inner Sleeve] – Michael Jackson
Backing Vocals – Oren Waters (tracks: A1)
Bass – Steve Lukather (tracks: B1)
Drums – Ndugu Chancler* (tracks: A2, B2, B4)
Engineer [Assistant] – Steve Bates
Engineer [Technical], Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources] – Matt Forger
Guitar – Steve Lukather (tracks: A3, B1, B3)
Handclaps – Steven Ray (2) (tracks: B4)
Keyboards – Tom Bahler (tracks: B1)
Lettering – Mac James
Management – Weisner*
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa (tracks: A1, B3)
Percussion [Bathroom Stomp Board] – Steven Ray (2) (tracks: A1)
Photography By – Dick Zimmerman (3)
Piano – David Paich (tracks: A3)
Producer – Quincy Jones
Recorded By – Don Landee* (tracks: B1)
Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources] – Humberto Gatica
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams (tracks: A1, A2, A4)
Stylist [Styling] – Valadé
Synthesizer – Steve Porcaro (tracks: A2, A3, B1, B3, B4)
Synthesizer [Synergy] – Greg Smith (tracks: B1)
Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) (tracks: A1, A2, A4)
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry Hey (tracks: A1, A2, A4)

Notes

Split master discs. Side A is similar to this Carrollton pressing: Michael Jackson - Thriller

1st US pressing : This pressing does not list Michael Jackson as a co-producer on the back cover.
LP housed inside dust sleeve with lyrics and drawings by "Michael Jackson."

An original hype sticker with catalog number "38112" reads: "Features the smash hit 'The Girl Is Mine' with Paul McCartney, this album also available on cassette."

There are cover variations that properly credit Michael Jackson as a co-producer Thriller

Gatefold cover.

℗ © 1982 CBS Inc. Manufactured by Epic Records/CBS Inc.

Runouts are etched, on side B small p, o, and D are stamped.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 7464-38112-1
Rights Society (Tracks A1, A3, B1, B2): BMI
Rights Society (Tracks A2, A4, B3 to B5): ASCAP
Rights Society (Tracks A2, A4, B5): PRS
Matrix / Runout (Label, side A): AL 38112
Matrix / Runout (Label, side B): BL 38112
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A): G1 PAL 38112–2J F I
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B): P p o PBL 38112–2B D

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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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Reviews

pgross May 13, 2025
Mine is P p PAL 38112-2B D / G1 PBL 38112-2F 17 on the runouts . Sound mastering is good . Some have mention the recording signal is hot . True on that as on my VU meter , i have to gain down slightly . On Billie Jean it peak higher . I prefer this copy than the UK , more balanced and less of sibilance . A must have first US pressing and with that Carrollton/Pitman Split is unique and rare .
kbrubake Jul 26, 2024
Is there a version where side A is Pitman and side B is Carollton…bc my vinyl seems to have this. I can’t find a match in discogs. But only have a P etched on side A not B. Any suggestions?