Year/Genre: 1982 Pop / Rock
Matrix #: QE 38112 (Thriller)
Condition: NEW

Description: Beyond being the best-selling album, Thriller marked the first time a Black artist received heavy rotation on MTV—Michael Jackson personally pushed to break that barrier with “Billie Jean.” The record also pioneered the concept of the “short film” music video, with John Landis directing the 14-minute Thriller feature that set a new industry standard. Jackson worked with producer Quincy Jones at Westlake Studios in Los Angeles, using cutting-edge recording techniques that influenced how pop albums were engineered for decades. For collectors, it’s not just a blockbuster—it’s a cultural milestone that reshaped television, fashion, and global pop music.

1/31/23 | Updated: 2/3/24 CK I 2/24/24 KG