Michael Jackson Thriller 1982 UK Epic EPC 85930 A3 B7 NM Vinyl LP
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Michael Jackson Thriller 1982 UK Epic EPC 85930 A3 B7 NM Vinyl LP
🎶 Album Title: Thriller
📅 Release Year: 1982
📀 Label: Epic (EPC 85930)
📀 Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Gatefold
🌏 Country: UK
🎵 Genre: Pop, Funk, Soul
A true collector’s copy of Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller, presented here as a UK pressing on Epic with early matrix identifiers A3/B7. This is one of the most iconic albums ever released, combining groundbreaking production from Quincy Jones with timeless pop, funk and soul hits that defined an era.
The gatefold sleeve features the classic Michael Jackson portrait alongside the full interior spread with the tiger cub image, making this a visually striking and highly collectible edition.
Condition Details:
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) with light edge wear and minor corner scuffing, structurally solid and clean overall
Inner Sleeve: Original lyric inner included, showing some age toning and light creasing
Record: Near Mint (NM) glossy vinyl with no visible marks or scratches, plays exceptionally clean with no skips, pops and almost zero surface noise
Matrix / Runout Details:
Side A: EPC 85930 A3
Side B: EPC 85930 B7
Tracklist:
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Baby Be Mine
The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney)
Thriller
Beat It
Billie Jean
Human Nature
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
The Lady In My Life
Michael Jackson’s Thriller is widely regarded as the greatest pop album ever made. Released at the peak of his career, it transformed the music industry, breaking sales records worldwide and pioneering the use of cinematic music videos. Tracks like Billie Jean, Beat It and Thriller remain cultural landmarks, blending pop with rock, funk and R&B in a way that reshaped mainstream music.
Working with legendary producer Quincy Jones, Jackson crafted an album that is both commercially dominant and artistically groundbreaking. Thriller won a record-breaking number of Grammy Awards and continues to influence artists across generations.
Record label
Epic Records, a subsidiary of CBS, played a crucial role in shaping global pop music throughout the late 20th century. Known for signing major artists and producing high-quality pressings, Epic’s UK releases from the early 1980s are particularly sought after for their sound quality and durability. The EPC 85930 pressing is among the most recognised UK variants of Thriller, valued for its early matrix cuts and strong audio performance.
Features:
Original UK gatefold pressing
Early matrix A3/B7
Includes original lyric inner sleeve
High-quality Epic pressing
Clean, glossy vinyl with excellent playback
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