Michael JacksonThriller

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Sticker text (front):
'SPECIAL EDITION'
NEW STATE OF THE ART REMASTERED
VERSION OF THE BIGGEST SELLING ALBUM OF ALL TIME
WINNER OF 8 GRAMMY® AWARDS GOLD COLORED CD
PLUS 30 MINUTES OF RARE BONUS FEATURES
INCLUDING:
 "SOMEWHERE IN THE DARK" (available for the first time on a Michael Jackson
solo album) Michael's original demo version of "BILLIE JEAN"
"CAROUSEL" an out-take from the "Thriller" recording sessions
Michael Jackson and Vincent Price voice-over session segment
Vincent Price reading the never-before heard 2nd verse of the "Thriller" rap
All New Interview with Legendary Producer Quincy Jones
Deluxe Special package with New Booklet and Photos
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Similar to a later edition of [r=1847249 without carded sleeve, this edition has a gold disc issued with Special Edition sticker and with gold hot foil embossing on a carded sleeve. 

Original album 
Produced for Quincy Jones Productions. Recorded and mixed using the Acusonic Recording Process.
Additional sound sources recorded at Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA.
Recorded at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA.
Album recording began with the first sessions at Westlake Studios in Los Angeles with Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney recording "The Girl Is Mine" at 12:00 noon on Wednesday April 14, 1982 and concluded witht the last day of mixing the album on Monday November 8, 1982.
Originally mastered  on Thursday, November 11, 1982.

The original album was released Tuesday, November 30, 1982 by Epic Records (38112).


The Quincy Jones interview:
Part I: About "Someone In The Dark".
Part II: About production, and several tracks on the album.
Part III: About the album and music videos.
Part IV: About how they got Vincent Price to appear on "Thriller".
Part V: About "Carousel"
Part VI: Final thoughts on the album.

The Rod Temperton interview:
Part I: About how they got Vincent Price to appear on "Thriller".
Part II: About "Carousel".

The voice over session from "Thriller" also includes Vincent Price reading a previously unreleased second verse.

© 1982, 2001 MJJ Productions Inc./ ℗ 1982, 2001 MJJ Productions Inc./
Made in Austria (Printed on Disc)

Tracks 1, 3, 5, 6: © 1982 Mijac Music (BMI) All rights on behalf of Mijac Music administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI).
Tracks 2, 4, 9: © 1982 Rodsongs (ASCAP). All rights for Rodsongs controlled and administered by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP).
Track 7: © 1982 Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) / WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), John Bettis Music (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Sony/ATV Tunes LLC administered by Sony/ATV Publishing. All rights on behalf of WB Music Corp. and John Bettis Music administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP).
Track 8: © 1982 Eiseman Music Co. Inc. (BMI), Hen-Al Music (BMI), Kings Road Music (BMI)/Yellowbrick Road Music (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Yellowbrick Road Music administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP).
Track 11: Published by WB Music Corp. on behalf of Threesome Music (ASCAP)/Rodsongs (ASCAP) controlled and administered by Almo Music Corp.
Track 13: Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI).
Track 20: Published by WB Music Corp. on behalf obo itself and Gravity Coat Music (ASCAP)/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. obo itself and Haymaker Music (BMI).

1. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 6:03
2. Baby Be Mine 4:20
3. The Girl Is Mine 3:42
4. Thriller 5:57
5. Beat It 4:17
6. Billie Jean 4:53
7. Human Nature 4:05
8. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) 3:58
9. The Lady In My Life 4:58
. Special Edition Bonus Material
10. Quincy Jones Interview Part I 2:18
11. Someone In The Dark 4:48
12. Quincy Jones Interview Part II 2:04
13. Billie Jean (Home Demo From 1981) 2:20
14. Quincy Jones Interview Part III 3:10
15. Rod Temperton Interview Part I 4:02
16. Quincy Jones Interview Part IV 1:32
17. Voice Over Session From "Thriller" 2:52
18. Rod Temperton Interview Part II 1:56
19. Quincy Jones Interview Part V 2:01
20. Carousel 1:49
21. Quincy Jones Interview Part VI 1:17

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