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Michael Jackson-1982 Original 1st US Pressing!-Thriller-Beautiful Condition! 

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Michael Jackson-1st US Pressing! Original 1982 Thriller-Beautiful Condition! Runout etchings 2A & 2D! With original Jacksons’ Exclusive World Club order form. It’s a First Pressing that’s sweet and complete!


There are many second pressings and reissues out there. The notes below from Discogs show how to identify the first Pressing. That cover must not list Michael Jackson as co-producer.


Notes

Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing denoted by "P" identifier in runouts.


1st US pressing: this sleeve version DOES NOT list Michael Jackson as a co-producer on back cover.

For versions with Michael Jackson credit as co-producer see e.g. Thriller and Thriller.


Promo copies exist with golden stamp "For Promotion Only" on back cover, some also include press info.


LP housed inside a dust sleeve with lyrics and drawings by Michael Jackson.


℗ © 1982 CBS Inc. Manufactured by Epic Records/CBS Inc.