
Tracklist
- A1 Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ 6:02
- A2 Baby Be MineTemperton 4:20
- A3 The Girl Is MineJackson 3:42
- A4 ThrillerTemperton 5:57
- B1 Beat It 4:17
- B2 Billie Jean 4:57
- B3 Human NatureBettis, Porcaro 4:05
- B4 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)Ingram, Jones 3:58
- B5 The Lady In My LifeTemperton 4:57
Musicians
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Becky LopezBacking Vocals
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Bunny HullBacking Vocals
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Howard HewettBacking Vocals
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James IngramBacking Vocals, Handclaps, Keyboards, Written-By
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Janet JacksonBacking Vocals
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Julia WatersBacking Vocals
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La Toya JacksonBacking Vocals
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Maxine WatersBacking Vocals
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Oren WatersBacking Vocals
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Louis JohnsonBass, Handclaps
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Steve LukatherBass, Guitar
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Jeff PorcaroDrums
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Leon Ndugu ChanclerDrums
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David WilliamsGuitar
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Dean ParksGuitar
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Paul Jackson Jr.Guitar
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Greg PhillinganesHandclaps, Keyboards
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Steven RayHandclaps, Performer (Bathroom Stomp Board)
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Tom BahlerKeyboards
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Mac JamesLettering
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Paulinho Da CostaPercussion
- Nelson HayesPerformer (Bathroom Stomp Board)
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David PaichPiano, Synthesizer
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Larry WilliamsSaxophone, Flute
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Anthony MarinelliSynthesizer
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Bill WolferSynthesizer
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Brian BanksSynthesizer
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David FosterSynthesizer
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Greg SmithSynthesizer, Synthesizer (Synergy)
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Michael BoddickerSynthesizer
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Rod TempertonSynthesizer, Written-By
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Steve PorcaroSynthesizer, Written-By
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Bill ReichenbachTrombone
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Gary GrantTrumpet, Flugelhorn
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Jerry HeyTrumpet, Flugelhorn
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Paul McCartneyVocals (With)
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Vincent PriceVoice
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Eddie Van HalenGuitar
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P.Y.T’sBacking Vocals
Production
Also credited
Also credited. Written-By: John Bettis. Engineer (Assistant): Mark Ettel, Steve Bates. Engineer (Technical): Matt Forger. Recorded By (Additional Sound Sources): Matt Forger, Humberto Gatica. Management: DeMann Entertainment, Joe Jackson, Ron Weisner. Mastered By: Bernie Grundman. Photography By: Dick Zimmerman. Recorded By: Donn Landee, Bruce Swedien. Mixed By: Bruce Swedien. Stylist (Styling): Design Pool, Valadé.
Release notes
pressing denoted by “P” identifier in runouts.
plating 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. and.
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.
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