Thriller
Originally released in 1982, Thriller is the album that transformed Michael Jackson into a global icon and reshaped the landscape of pop music. Produced by Quincy Jones, the record blends pop, rock, funk and R&B into a timeless collection of songs that continues to influence artists and audiences worldwide.
Featuring seven U.S. Top 10 hits — including “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” “Human Nature,” and “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” — the album became a cultural phenomenon. Thriller went on to become the best-selling album of all time and the first album ever certified triple Diamond by the RIAA, while helping Michael Jackson win a record-setting eight Grammy Awards in a single night.
This picture disc vinyl reissue has been newly mastered from high-definition audio and features the classic album artwork alongside an iconic image from the legendary Thriller photo shoot. Both a striking collector’s piece and a landmark release in music history, Thriller remains an essential album for any vinyl collection.
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Originally released in 1982, Thriller is the album that transformed Michael Jackson into a global icon and reshaped the landscape of pop music. Produced by Quincy Jones, the record blends pop, rock, funk and R&B into a timeless collection of songs that continues to influence artists and audiences worldwide.
Featuring seven U.S. Top 10 hits — including “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” “Human Nature,” and “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” — the album became a cultural phenomenon. Thriller went on to become the best-selling album of all time and the first album ever certified triple Diamond by the RIAA, while helping Michael Jackson win a record-setting eight Grammy Awards in a single night.
This picture disc vinyl reissue has been newly mastered from high-definition audio and features the classic album artwork alongside an iconic image from the legendary Thriller photo shoot. Both a striking collector’s piece and a landmark release in music history, Thriller remains an essential album for any vinyl collection.
