Tracklist
| 1 | –Michael Jackson | ThrillerArranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocal, Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Rod TempertonEffects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce SwedienGuitar – David Williams Producer – Quincy JonesProgrammed By – Anthony MarinelliRap – Vincent Price Saxophone, Flute – Larry WilliamsSolo Vocal, Backing Vocals – Michael JacksonSynthesizer – Brian Banks, Greg Phillinganes, Rod TempertonTrombone – Bill Reichenbach Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVocals – Michael JacksonWritten-By – Rod Temperton | 5:57 |
| 2 | –Michael Jackson With Paul McCartney | The Girl Is MineArranged By [Rhythm] – David Paich, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By [Strings], Conductor – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer] – David FosterArranged By [Vocal] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesBass – Louis JohnsonCo-producer – Michael JacksonConcertmaster – Jerry VinciDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Dean Parks, Steve LukatherPiano – David PaichProducer – Quincy JonesProgrammed By – Steve PorcaroSolo Vocal, Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson, Paul McCartneySynthesizer – David FosterWritten-By – Michael Jackson | 3:42 |
| 3 | –Vincent Price | Excerpt From "Thriller" Voice-Over Session | 0:24 |
| 4 | –Michael Jackson | Billie Jean 2008 (Kanye West Mix)Co-producer – Anthony KilhofferEngineer [Additional] – Alex DromgooleEngineer [Assistant] – Matt Wheeler, Mike Houge, Nate HertweckEngineer, Mixed By – Anthony KilhofferKeyboards – Jeff BhaskerKeyboards [Additional] – Anthony Caruso, Anthony KilhofferProducer – Kanye WestRemix – Kanye WestWritten-By – Michael Jackson | 4:38 |
| 5 | –Michael Jackson With Will.I.Am | The Girl Is Mine 2008Drums, Keyboards – Will.I.AmKeyboards, Synth – Keith HarrisProducer, Engineer, Mixed By – Will.I.AmRemix – Keith Harris, Michael Jackson, William AdamsWritten-By – Michael Jackson | 3:12 |
| 6 | –Michael Jackson | Thriller | |
| 7 | –Michael Jackson | Baby Be MineArranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocal, Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Rod TempertonArranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonDrums – N'dugu ChanclerGuitar – David Williams Keyboards, Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesProducer – Quincy JonesProgrammed By – Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks, Steve PorcaroSaxophone, Flute – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – David Paich, Michael BoddickerTrombone – Bill Reichenbach Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyWritten-By – Rod Temperton | 4:20 |
| 8 | –Michael Jackson | Billie Jean (The Legendary Performance From Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, And Forever) | |
| 9 | –Michael Jackson | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry Hey, Michael JacksonArranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Oren WatersBass – Louis JohnsonCo-producer – Michael JacksonElectric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – David Williams Percussion – Paulinho Da CostaPercussion [Bathroom Stomp Board] – Michael Jackson, Nelson Hayes, Steven Ray Producer – Quincy JonesSaxophone, Flute – Larry WilliamsSolo Vocal, Backing Vocals – Michael JacksonSynthesizer – Bill Wolfer, Michael BoddickerTrombone – Bill Reichenbach Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyWritten-By – Michael Jackson | 6:02 |
| 10 | –Michael Jackson | Human NatureArranged By – David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve PorcaroComputer [Emulator] – Michael BoddickerDrums – Jeff PorcaroGuitar – Steve LukatherPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProducer – Quincy JonesSynthesizer – David PaichSynthesizer, Programmed By – Steve PorcaroWritten-By – John Bettis, Steve Porcaro | 4:06 |
| 11 | –Michael Jackson With Will.I.Am | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) 2008Backing Vocals – Martii Garcia, Simone BattleDrums, Keyboards – Will.I.AmKeyboards, Synth – Keith HarrisPercussion – Chuck PradaProducer, Engineer, Mixed By – Will.I.AmRemix – Keith Harris, Michael Jackson, Williams AdamsSaxophone – Tim IzoTrumpet – Printz BoardWritten-By – Michael Jackson | 4:21 |
| 12 | –Michael Jackson | For All TimeDrums – Jeff PorcaroGuitar – Steve LukatherKeyboards – David Paich, Steve PorcaroKeyboards [Additional] – Angelikson ProductionsMixed By – Mick GuzauskiMixed By [Assistant] – Tom BenderProducer – Michael JacksonRecorded By – Bruce SwedienWritten-By – Michael Sherwood, Steve Porcaro | 4:04 |
| 13 | –Michael Jackson | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Arranged By – James Ingram, Quincy JonesBacking Vocals [Additional] – Howard Hewitt, James IngramBacking Vocals [P.Y.T.'s] – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, Janet Jackson, LaToya JacksonDrums – N'dugu ChanclerElectric Bass – Louis JohnsonGuitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Handclaps – Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram, Louis Johnson, Michael Jackson, Steven Ray Keyboards [Portasound] – James IngramProducer – Quincy JonesSynthesizer, Programmed By – Greg PhillinganesVocoder, Computer [Emulator] – Michael BoddickerWritten-By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones | 3:59 |
| 14 | –Michael Jackson | Billie JeanArranged By [String] – Jerry Hey, Michael JacksonArranged By [Vocal, Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Michael JacksonBass – Louis JohnsonCo-producer – Michael JacksonComputer [Emulator] – Michael BoddickerConductor – Jeremy LubbockDrums – N'dugu ChanclerElectric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – David Williams Producer – Quincy JonesSolo Vocal, Backing Vocals – Michael JacksonSynthesizer – Greg SmithSynthesizer, Programmed By – Bill WolferWritten-By – Michael Jackson | 4:54 |
| 15 | –Michael Jackson With Fergie | Beat It 2008Drums – Will.I.AmEngineer – Padriac Kerin, Will.I.AmKeyboards, Synth – Will.I.AmProducer, Mixed By – Will.I.AmWritten-By – Michael Jackson | 4:12 |
| 16 | Previously Unreleased Tracks For 25th Anniversary Edition | ||
| 17 | –Michael Jackson | Billie Jean | |
| 18 | –Michael Jackson | Beat ItArranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonCo-producer – Michael JacksonDAW [Synclavier] – Tom BahlerDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Guitar, Electric Bass – Steve LukatherKeyboards – Bill WolferPercussion [Drum Case Beater] – Michael JacksonProducer – Quincy JonesSolo Vocal, Backing Vocals – Michael JacksonSoloist, Guitar – Eddie Van HalenSynth [Synergy] – Greg SmithSynthesizer, Programmed By – Steve PorcaroWritten-By – Michael Jackson | 4:18 |
| 19 | –Michael Jackson | The Lady In My LifeArranged By – Rod TempertonBass – Louis JohnsonComputer [Emulator] – Michael BoddickerDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Producer – Quincy JonesSynthesizer – David Paich, Steve PorcaroWritten-By – Rod Temperton | 4:59 |
| 20 | –Michael Jackson With Akon | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008Co-producer – Giorgio TuinfortInstrumentation By, Programmed By [Additional] – Akon, Giorgio TuinfortMixed By – Dylan "3-D" Dresdow, Mark "Exit" GoodchildProducer – Aliaune "Akon" Thiam, Michael JacksonRecorded By – Mark "Exit" GoodchildRecorded By [Background Vocals] – Angelikson ProductionsRemix – Aliaune Thiam, Giorgio Tuinfort, Michael JacksonWritten-By – Michael Jackson | 4:14 |
| 21 | The Short Films | 28:35 | |
| 22 | –Michael Jackson | Beat It |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QE 38112 | Michael Jackson | Thriller (LP, Album, Pit) | Epic | QE 38112 | US | 1982 |
| EK 38112 | Michael Jackson | Thriller (CD, Album, RP) | Epic | EK 38112 | US | 1984 |
| EK 66073 | Michael Jackson | Thriller (CD, Album, RM, S/Edition, Gol) | Epic | EK 66073 | US | 2009 |
| none | Michael Jackson | Thriller 25 (31xFile, FLAC, Album, RM, Sup) | Epic, Legacy | none | 2008 | |
| EPC 85930 | Michael Jackson | Thriller (LP, Album, Gat) | Epic | EPC 85930 | UK & Europe | 1982 |
Credits
- A&R – Al Quaglieri, Steve Berkowitz
- Art Direction – Lane/Donald
- Consultant – Matt Forger
- Engineer – Matt Forger
- Engineer [Additional Assistant] – Mark Ettel
- Engineer [Additional] – Aaron Hook, Brad Cobb , Craig Johnson, John Strother, Michael Prince
- Engineer [Assistant] – Steve Bates
- Executive-Producer [25th Anniversary] – Michael Jackson
- Legal – L. Londell McMillan, Peter Lopez
- Liner Notes – Michael Jackson
- Mastered By [CD] – Tom Coyne
- Mastered By [Originally] – Bernie Grundman
- Mastered By [Video] – Chris Athens
- Photography By – Dick Zimmerman
- Project Manager – Jim Parham, Roger Menz
- Recorded By [Additional] – Humberto Gatica, Matt Forger
- Recorded By [Eddie Van Halen's Guitar Solo] – Donn Landee (tracks: CD-5)
- Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
- Research [Media Archivist] – Craig Johnson
- Research [Tape] – Al Quaglieri, Matthew Kelly, Michael Kull
- Typography [Lettering] – Mac James
Notes
℗ 1982 CBS Inc./© 1982 CBS Inc./EPIC & EPIC (Logo) are Trademarks of CBS Inc./
Made In Holland/Distribué en France par CBS DisquesComes with a 24-page booklet containing credits, lyrics & photos.
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York.
Digital transfers and tape restoration at Digital Music Technologies, Burbank; Penguin Recording, Los Angeles; A4V Digital, Los Angeles.
• Tracks CD-11 to CD-15 are previously unreleased tracks produced exclusively for this 25th Anniversary Edition.
• Track CD-16 is an unreleased track from the original Thriller sessions.
• Original recordings began at 12:00 noon on Wednesday April 14, 1982 at Westlake Studios in Los Angeles with Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney recording "The Girl Is Mine".
• Recordings concluded with the last day of mixing on Monday November 8, 1982.
• CD-11 to CD-15 recorded 11/07.
• CD-16 remixed 10/07.
• Recorded at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA, using the Acusonic Recording Process.
• Additional Sound Sources recorded at Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA.
• Originally Mastered on Thursday, November 11, 1982.
• Originally released Tuesday November 30, 1982 by Epic Records .
• This album is lovingly dedicated to Katherine Jackson.
℗ & © 1982, 2008 MJJ Productions Inc.
Distributed by / Distribué par Sony BMG Music (Canada) Inc.,
190 Liberty St., Toronto, Ontario M6K 3L5.
Printed in / Imprimé au Canada.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Scanned): 886971798722
- Barcode (Text): 0 886971 798722
- Barcode (Text): 8 8697-17986-2 3
- Barcode (Scanned): 886971798623
- Matrix / Runout (CD): 88697179862 disc 1 CD S17558
- Mastering SID Code (CD): IFPI LW60
- Mould SID Code (CD): 6701
- Matrix / Runout (DVD): 88697179862 disc 2 dvd S17573
- Mastering SID Code (DVD): IFPI LW60
- Mould SID Code (DVD): IFPI 6732
- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Other (CD catalog number): 88697 17986 2-D1
- Other (DVD catalog number): 88697 17986 2-D2
Companies
- Distributed By – Sony BMG Music (Canada) Inc.
- Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
- Produced For – MJJ Productions
- Produced For – Upfront
- Produced For – Konvict
- Produced For – Piano Music
- Produced For – Good Beats
- Produced For – Hip Hop Since 1978
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MJJ Productions Inc.
- Copyright (c) – MJJ Productions Inc.
- Published By – Mijac Music
- Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
- Published By – Rodsongs
- Published By – Almo Music Corp.
- Published By – Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
- Published By – WB Music Corp.
- Published By – John Bettis Music
- Published By – Sony ATV Publishing
- Published By – Eiseman Music Co., Inc.
- Published By – Hen-Al Music
- Published By – Kings Road Music
- Published By – Yellow Brick Road Music
- Published By – Will.I.Am Music, Inc.
- Published By – Cherry River Music Co.
- Published By – Broke Spoke And Gone Music Publishing
- Published By – Byefall Music
- Published By – Famous Music Publishing
- Published By – Piano Music
- Published By – So Little Time Music
- Published By – Shecktones Music
- Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
- Recorded At – Westlake Audio
- Recorded At – Konkast Studios
- Mixed At – Wisseloord Studios
- Mixed At – Maze Studios, Atlanta
- Mixed At – Paper V.U. Studios
- Mixed At – Ethanet Studios
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Copyright (c) – MJJ Productions Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MJJ Productions Inc.
Video
Album
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