Michael Jackson – Thriller – LP Original 1st Press Pitman 1982 w/no MJ credit = Beat It / Billie Jean / Human Nature
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“V: EX/NM C: EX/NM gatefold, lyric sheet, no MJ co-producer credit on back – This is the original! best sounding pressing of Thriller – Ultrasonic Cleaned on Kirmuss machine for superior audio and sonics! / Buy tax-free at eclsounds.com!”
Michael Jackson
Credits
- Backing Vocals- Becky Lopez
- Backing Vocals- Bunny Hull
- Backing Vocals- Howard Hewett
- Backing Vocals- James Ingram
- Backing Vocals- Janet Jackson
- Backing Vocals- Julia Waters
- Backing Vocals- La Toya Jackson
- Backing Vocals- Maxine Waters
- Backing Vocals- Oren Waters
- Bass- Louis Johnson
- Bass- Louis Johnson
- Bass- Steve Lukather
- Drums- Jeff Porcaro
- Drums- Leon Ndugu Chancler
- Engineer [Assistant]- Mark Ettel
- Engineer [Assistant]- Steve Bates
- Engineer [Technical], Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources]- Matt Forger
- Guitar- David Williams (4)
- Guitar- Dean Parks
- Guitar- Paul Jackson Jr.
- Guitar- Steve Lukather
- Handclaps- Greg Phillinganes
- Handclaps- James Ingram
- Handclaps- Louis Johnson
- Handclaps- Steven Ray (2)
- Illustration [Drawings On Inner Sleeve]- Michael Jackson
- Keyboards- Greg Phillinganes
- Keyboards- James Ingram
- Keyboards- Tom Bahler
- Lettering- Mac James
- Management- DeMann Entertainment
- Management- Joe Jackson (5)
- Management- Ron Weisner
- Mastered By- Bernie Grundman
- Other [Styling]- Valadé / Design Pool
- Percussion- Paulinho Da Costa
- Performer [Bathroom Stomp Board]- Nelson Hayes
- Performer [Bathroom Stomp Board]- Steven Ray (2)
- Photography By- Dick Zimmerman (3)
- Piano- David Paich
- Producer- Quincy Jones
- Recorded By- Donn Landee
- Recorded By [Additional Sound Sources]- Humberto Gatica
- Recorded By, Mixed By- Bruce Swedien
- Saxophone, Flute- Larry Williams
- Synthesizer- Anthony Marinelli
- Synthesizer- Bill Wolfer
- Synthesizer- Brian Banks
- Synthesizer- David Foster
- Synthesizer- David Paich
- Synthesizer- Greg Smith
- Synthesizer- Michael Boddicker
- Synthesizer- Rod Temperton
- Synthesizer- Steve Porcaro
- Synthesizer [Synergy]- Greg Smith
- Trombone- Bill Reichenbach (2)
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn- Gary Grant
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn- Jerry Hey
Tracklist
Written-By – Michael Jackson
Written-By – Rod Temperton
Written-By – Michael Jackson
Written-By – Steve Porcaro
Written-By – James Ingram
Written-By – Quincy Jones
| A1 | Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
|
6:02 |
| A2 | Baby Be Mine
|
4:20 |
| A3 | The Girl Is Mine
|
3:42 |
| A4 | Thriller
|
5:57 |
| B1 | Beat It
|
4:17 |
| B2 | Billie Jean
|
4:57 |
| B3 | Human Nature
|
4:05 |
| B4 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
|
3:58 |
| B5 | The Lady In My Life
|
4:57 |
[l447694] pressing denoted by “P” identifier in runouts.
[l586613] mastering denoted by “o” identifier in runout.
All runouts are etched except the pressing plant and mastering identifiers “P” and “o” which are stamped.
1st US pressing: this sleeve version DOES NOT list Michael Jackson as a co-producer on back cover.
For versions with Michael Jackson credit as co-producer see e.g. [r=3884453] and [r=485002].
Promo copies exist with golden stamp “For Promotion Only” on back cover, some also include press info.
LP housed inside a dust sleeve with lyrics and drawings by Michael Jackson.
Some copies were stuffed with fan club Thriller merchandise sheet.
℗ © 1982 CBS Inc. Manufactured by Epic Records/CBS Inc.
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Epic Records
- Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Mastered At – Customatrix
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
- Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
- Recorded At – Westlake Audio
- Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
- Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
| Weight | 10 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 1 in |
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