When "Thriller" first dropped, it was a game-changer. The album spent 37 weeks at the top of the US Billboard 200 chart, produced seven top-10 singles, and has since become the best-selling album of all time, with estimated sales of over 66 million copies worldwide. The brainchild of Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson, "Thriller" showcased an unprecedented blend of pop, rock, R&B, and funk, catapulting Jackson to global superstardom.
This 40th-anniversary edition was designed to go beyond a simple remaster. The project included global activations and the first-ever release of several long-sought-after demos from the original Thriller sessions. Michael Jackson - Thriller 40 Lyrics and Tracklist - Genius Michael Jackson - Thriller 40 -2022- -FLAC 24-44-
: Michael's original 1982 demo, based on a track by Yellow Magic Orchestra. : A demo written for the 1982 Richard Pryor film , which later evolved into the song "Best of Joy". "Sunset Driver" : A high-energy track originally worked on during both the Off the Wall Immersive Experiences The campaign went beyond audio, including: Who Do You Know When "Thriller" first dropped, it was a game-changer