Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | –Michael Jackson | Wanna Be Startin' SomethingBacking Vocals – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, James Ingram, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Michael Jackson, Oren WatersPerformer [Bathroom Stomp Board] – Nelson Hayes, Steven Ray Performer [Bathroom Stomp Board], Arranged By [Horns] – Michael Jackson |
6:04 |
| 2 | –Michael Jackson | Baby Be MineKeyboards – Greg PhillinganesProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Brian Banks |
4:20 |
| 3 | –Michael Jackson With Paul McCartney | The Girl Is MineArranged By [Rhythm], Piano – David PaichArranged By [Synthesizer] – David FosterArranged By [Vocals] – Quincy JonesConcertmaster – Jerry Vinci*Conductor [Strings] – Jerry HeyGuitar – Dean ParksSynthesizer – David FosterVocals – Paul McCartney |
3:41 |
| 4 | –Michael Jackson | ThrillerEffects – Bruce Cannon, Bruce SwedienRap – Vincent Price Synthesizer – Brian BanksSynthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm] – Rod Temperton |
5:57 |
| 5 | –Michael Jackson | Beat ItBass [Electric] – Steve LukatherGuitar [Solo] – Eddie Van HalenKeyboards – Bill WolferOther [Synergy] – Greg SmithPerformer [Drum Case Beater] – Michael JacksonRecorded By [Guitar Solo] – Donn LandeeSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Tom Bahler |
4:18 |
| 6 | –Michael Jackson | Billie JeanArranged By [Synthesizer] – Michael JacksonConductor [Strings] – Jeremy LubbockProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Bill WolferSynthesizer – Greg Smith |
4:54 |
| 7 | –Michael Jackson | Human NatureArranged By – Steve LukatherWritten-By – John BettisWritten-By, Arranged By – Steve Porcaro |
4:06 |
| 8 | –Michael Jackson | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Arranged By, Backing Vocals [Additional] – Quincy JonesArranged By, Backing Vocals [Additional], Handclaps – James IngramBacking Vocals [Additional] – Howard Hewitt*Backing Vocals [P Y T] – Becky Lopez, Bunny Hull, Janet Jackson, LaToya Jackson*Bass [Electric], Handclaps – Louis JohnsonHandclaps – Michael Jackson, Steven RayKeyboards [Portasound] – James IngramProgrammed By [Synthesizer], Handclaps – Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer [Vocoder] – Michael BoddickerWritten-By – James Ingram, Quincy Jones |
3:58 |
| 9 | –Michael Jackson | The Lady In My LifeArranged By – Rod Temperton |
4:58 |
| Special Edition Bonus Material | |||
| 10 | –Quincy Jones | Interview With Quincy Jones | 2:18 |
| 10a | –Michael Jackson | Someone In The DarkLyrics By – Alan Bergman/Marilyn Bergman*, Rod Temperton |
4:48 |
| 10b | –Quincy Jones | Interview With Quincy Jones | 2:04 |
| 11 | –Michael Jackson | Billie Jean (Home Demo 1981)Written-By – Michael Jackson |
2:20 |
| 11a | –Quincy Jones | Interview With Quincy Jones | 3:10 |
| 11b | –Rod Temperton | Interview With Rod Temperton | 4:02 |
| 12c | –Quincy Jones | Interview With Quincy Jones | 1:32 |
| 13 | –Michael Jackson | Voice-Over Session From "Thriller"Voice – Michael Jackson, Vincent Price |
2:52 |
| 13a | –Rod Temperton | Interview With Rod Temperton | 1:56 |
| 13b | –Quincy Jones | Interview With Quincy Jones | 2:01 |
| 14 | –Michael Jackson | CarouselWritten-By – D. Freeman*, M. Sembello* |
1:49 |
| 14a | –Quincy Jones | Interview With Quincy Jones | 1:17 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MJJ Productions Inc.
- Copyright (c) – MJJ Productions Inc.
- Manufactured By – Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Limited
- Glass Mastered At – SMEA – 0144278
Credits
- Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
- Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1, 5, 6), Quincy Jones (tracks: 1, 5)
- Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey (tracks: 3, 6)
- Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Rod Temperton (tracks: 3, 6)
- Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 6), Rod Temperton (tracks: 2, 4, 5)
- Bass – Louis Johnson (tracks: 1, 3, 6, 9)
- Compiled By – Bruce Swedien
- Drums – Jeff Porcaro (tracks: 5, 7, 9), N'dugu Chancler* (tracks: N'dugu Chancler)
- Edited By [Remaster] – Rob Herrera, Stuart Brawley
- Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9)
- Engineer [Assistant] – Mark Ettel, Steve Bates
- Engineer [Technical], Recorded By [Additional] – Matt Forger
- Executive-Producer [Remaster] – Michael Jackson
- Executive-Producer [Remaster], Compiled By [Remaster], Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
- Guitar – David Williams (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6), Paul Jackson* (tracks: 5, 8, 9), Steve Lukather (tracks: 3, 5, 7)
- Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa (tracks: Paulinho Da Costa)
- Producer – Quincy Jones
- Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Anthony Marinelli (tracks: 2, 4), Steve Porcaro (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7)
- Recorded By [Additional] – Humberto Gatica
- Remastered By, Mastered By [Thursday, November 11, 1982] – Bernie Grundman
- Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker (tracks: 6 to 9)
- Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
- Synthesizer – Bill Wolfer (tracks: 1, 6), David Paich (tracks: 2, 7, 9), Greg Phillinganes (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 6, 8), Michael Boddicker (tracks: 1, 2), Steve Porcaro (tracks: 5, 7, 9)
- Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant (tracks: 1, 2, 4), Jerry Hey (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
- Written-By – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 6, 13), Rod Temperton (tracks: 2, 4, 9)
Notes
Originally released 1982-11-30.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 9 399700 091946
- Barcode (String): 9399700091946
- Matrix / Runout: 0144278 01 IFPI L681 SMEA IFPI 6515
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L681
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 6515
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112 | Michael Jackson | Thriller (LP, Album, Gat) | Epic, Epic, Epic | EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112 | Europe | 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 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Wanna Be Startin' Something | 6:20 |
| A2 | Baby Be Mine | 4:20 |
| A3 | The Girl Is MineVocals [Featuring] – Paul McCartney |
3:42 |
| A4 | Thriller | 5:57 |
| B1 | Beat ItGuitar [Featuring] – Eddie Van Halen |
4:17 |
| B2 | Billie Jean | 4:57 |
| B3 | Human Nature | 4:05 |
| B4 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Backing Vocals [Featuring] – Howard Hewett, James Ingram |
3:58 |
| B5 | The Lady In My Life | 4:57 |
Credits
- Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
- Producer – Quincy Jones
Notes
Comes in a Gatefold sleeveOther versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112 | Michael Jackson | Thriller (LP, Album, Gat) | Epic, Epic, Epic | EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112 | Europe | 1982 |
| 82876 84898 2 | Michael Jackson | Thriller (CD, Album, RE, RM, S/Edition) | Epic | 82876 84898 2 | Russia | Unknown |
| 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 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Written-By – M. Jackson* |
6:02 |
| A2 | Baby Be MineWritten-By – R. Temperton* |
4:20 |
| A3 | The Girl Is MineFeaturing – Paul McCartneyWritten-By – M. Jackson* |
3:42 |
| A4 | ThrillerWritten-By – R. Temperton* |
5:57 |
| B1 | Beat ItGuitar [Solo] – Eddie Van HalenWritten-By – M. Jackson* |
4:17 |
| B2 | Billie JeanWritten-By – M. Jackson* |
4:57 |
| B3 | Human NatureWritten-By – J. Bettis*, S. Porcaro* |
4:05 |
| B4 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Written-By – J. Ingram*, Q. Jones* |
3:58 |
| B5 | The Lady In My LifeWritten-By – R. Temperton* |
4:57 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
- Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
- Published By – Copyright Control
- Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
- Published By – Rodsongs
- Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
- Published By – Carlin Music Corp.
- Made By – Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.
Credits
- Co-producer – Michael Jackson
- Lacquer Cut By – timtom*
- Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
- Producer – Quincy Jones
- Recorded By – Bruce Swedien
Notes
Issued in a Gatefold sleeveThis version is on a white Epic label and has the numbers CB 281 & 58 on the back cover.
Management: Weisner/DeMann Entertainment and Joe Jackson.
Recorded On Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, Ca.
Paul McCartney appears courtesy of EMI Records.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: none
- Label Code: LC 0199
- Label Code: LC -0199
- Rights Society: MCPS BIEM
- Price Code (Rear Sleeve): CB 281
- Price Code (Rear Sleeve):
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout. Var. 1): EPC 85930 A/O timtom
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout. Var. 1): EPC 85930 B9
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout. Var. 2): EPC 85930 A10 timtom
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout. Var. 2): EPC 85930 B10
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112 | Michael Jackson | Thriller (LP, Album, Gat) | Epic, Epic, Epic | EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112 | Europe | 1982 |
| 82876 84898 2 | Michael Jackson | Thriller (CD, Album, RE, RM, S/Edition) | Epic | 82876 84898 2 | Russia | Unknown |
| 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 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Wanna Be Startin' Something | 6:20 |
| A2 | Baby Be Mine | 4:20 |
| A3 | The Girl Is MineFeaturing – Paul McCartney |
3:42 |
| A4 | ThrillerFeaturing – Vincent Price |
5:57 |
| B1 | Beat ItGuitar – Eddie Van Halen |
4:17 |
| B2 | Billie Jean | 4:57 |
| B3 | Human Nature | 4:05 |
| B4 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Backing Vocals – Howard Hewett, James Ingram |
3:58 |
| B5 | The Lady In My Life | 4:57 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
- Published By – CBS Inc.
Credits
- Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
- Producer – Quincy Jones
Notes
Comes in Gatefold sleeve with single lyric-sheet insert identical to Australia release.Last line of small-print on back cover reads;
Licenses for public performances and broadcasting may be obtained from PhonographIc Performance Company Ltd., 222 Pitt Street, Sydney.
Lyric sheet has several references to being "Reprinted by kind permission of Rondor Music (Australia) Pty. Limited" and "Reprinted by kind permission of Warner Bros. Music Australia Pty. Limited".
Bottom-centre of label side A+B reads;
MADE IN NEW ZEALAND BY A REGISTERED USER OF THE TRADE MARKS
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Hand-Etched): ELPS 4328 A·····
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Hand-Etched): ELPS 4328 B···
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112 | Michael Jackson | Thriller (LP, Album, Gat) | Epic, Epic, Epic | EPC 85930, 85930, QE 38112 | Europe | 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 |
