Michael Jackson – Thriller (Vinyl LP, 1982, Epic QE 38112, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
Thriller was produced by Quincy Jones and includes "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Thriller," "Human Nature," and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." Its extensive session personnel include Eddie Van Halen, Steve Lukather, Jeff Porcaro, Paulinho Da Costa, Greg Phillinganes, and members of the Jackson family. The album became the best-selling album worldwide and a defining release of Michael Jackson's career.

Collector Note
This 1982 U.S. Epic QE 38112 gatefold edition is a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing, with the supplied variant 23 runouts carrying the "P" pressing identifier and Customatrix "o" plating mark. This sleeve configuration does not list Michael Jackson as co-producer on the back cover. The original illustrated lyric inner sleeve is included.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Original Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
Label: Epic – QE 38112
Country: US
Released: November 29, 1982
Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Contemporary R&B, Disco, Soul

Matrix / Runout
Side A: PAL 38112-1E C o P
Side B: PBL 38112-1F 1 C P o

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' – 6:02
A2 Baby Be Mine – 4:20
A3 The Girl Is Mine – 3:42
A4 Thriller – 5:57

Side B
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

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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