Description
140-gram vinyl reissue from Sony Legacy
Remastered with faithfully reproduced jacket artwork
Thriller is the sixth studio album by American singer Michael Jackson. Released on November 30, 1982, Thriller would go on to break all sales records while garnering a record seven Top 10 singles and 12 Grammy nominations. It remains one of only three albums to stay on the Billboard 200 Top 10 for one full year.
Thriller remains a monumental achievement in music history and is widely regarded as the world’s best-selling album of all time. This specific 2016 vinyl reissue meticulously captures the groundbreaking fusion of pop, disco, R&B, and rock that defined a generation and shattered racial barriers in the music industry. By revisiting the original master recordings, this edition allows listeners to experience the same sonic innovation that transformed Michael Jackson into a global icon and reshaped the landscape of modern entertainment.
The album's enduring excellence is a testament to the collaborative genius of Michael Jackson and legendary producer Quincy Jones. Together, they crafted a concise yet powerful tracklist where nearly every song became a cultural phenomenon; remarkably, the album features seven Top 10 Billboard hits among its nine tracks. From the rock-infused energy of "Beat It" to the sleek, rhythmic precision of "Billie Jean," this collection continues to serve as the gold standard for pop production and remains an essential cornerstone for any serious music collector.
Tracklisting
A1 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
A2 Baby Be Mine
A3 The Girl Is Mine
A4 Thriller
B1 Beat It
B2 Billie Jean
B3 Human Nature
B4 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
B5 The Lady In My Life
