Michael JacksonOff The Wall

Label:

Epic – FE 35745

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Pitman Pressing, Gatefold

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Ballad

Tracklist

A1 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, PercussionMichael Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Written-By [Uncredited]Greg Phillinganes
Arranged By [Strings]Ben Wright*
Backing Vocals [Additional]Zedric Williams
BassLouis Johnson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
GuitarMarlo Henderson
HornsThe Seawind Horns
PercussionRichard Heath
Percussion [Uncredited]Sheila Escovedo
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByM. Jackson*
6:02
A2 Rock With You
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals]Rod Temperton
Arranged By [Strings]Ben Wright*
Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
BassBobby Watson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Electric PianoDavid "Hawk" Wolinski
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
GuitarMarlo Henderson
HornsThe Seawind Horns
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByR. Temperton*
3:38
A3 Working Day And Night
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, PercussionMichael Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
BassLouis Johnson
Drums, PercussionJohn Robinson (2)
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
GuitarPhil Upchurch
HornsThe Seawind Horns
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByM. Jackson*
5:12
A4 Get On The Floor
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Rhythm], BassLouis Johnson
Arranged By [Strings]Ben Wright*
Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Backing Vocals [Additional]Zedric Williams
ClavinetGreg Phillinganes
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
GuitarWah Wah Watson*
HornsThe Seawind Horns
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByM. Jackson*
4:44
B1 Off The Wall
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals]Rod Temperton
Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
BassLouis Johnson
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Electric Piano, SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
GuitarMarlo Henderson
HornsThe Seawind Horns
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Michael Boddicker
Programmed By [Synthesizer], SynthesizerGeorge Duke
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByR. Temperton*
4:04
B2 Girlfriend
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Rhythm]Tom Bahler
Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
BassLouis Johnson
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Flute, Soloist [Alto Saxophone], Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
GuitarWah Wah Watson*
HornsThe Seawind Horns
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Steve Porcaro
Programmed By [Synthesizer], SynthesizerGeorge Duke
SynthesizerDavid Foster
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByMcCartney*
3:04
B3 She's Out Of My Life
Arranged By [Strings]Johnny Mandel
BassLouis Johnson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
GuitarLarry Carlton
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-ByT. Bahler*
3:36
B4 I Can't Help It
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm]Stevie Wonder
Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
Arranged By [Strings]Johnny Mandel
BassLouis Johnson
ConcertmasterGerald Vinci
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
HornsThe Seawind Horns
Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Michael Boddicker
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByS. Greene*
4:27
B5 It's The Falling In Love
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Rhythm], SynthesizerDavid Foster
Arranged By [Vocals]Tom Bahler
Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsPatti Austin
BassLouis Johnson
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
GuitarWah Wah Watson*
HornsThe Seawind Horns
Programmed By [Synthesizer]Steve Porcaro
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByD. Foster*
3:46
B6 Burn This Disco Out
Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, TrumpetJerry Hey
Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals]Rod Temperton
Backing Vocals, Lead VocalsMichael Jackson
BassLouis Johnson
DrumsJohn Robinson (2)
Electric PianoGreg Phillinganes
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor SaxophoneLarry Williams
Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneKim Hutchcroft
GuitarMarlo Henderson
HornsThe Seawind Horns
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
TromboneWilliam Reichenbach*
TrumpetGary Grant
Written-ByR. Temperton*
3:38

Companies, etc.

  • Manufactured ByEpic Records
  • Manufactured ByCBS Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗CBS Inc.
  • Copyright ©CBS Inc.
  • Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
  • Published ByMiran Publishing Inc.
  • Published ByRondor Music (London) Ltd.
  • Published ByAlmo Corp.
  • Published ByYellow Brick Road Music
  • Published ByKodi Music
  • Published ByMPI Communications Ltd.
  • Published ByWelbeck Music Corp.
  • Published ByFiddleback Music Publishing Co. Inc.
  • Published ByPeso Music
  • Published ByKidada Music, Inc.
  • Published ByJobete Music Co., Inc.
  • Published ByBlack Bull Music, Inc.
  • Published ByBegonia Melodies
  • Published ByUnichappell Music, Inc.
  • Published ByFoster Frees Music
  • Recorded AtAllen Zentz Recording
  • Recorded AtWestlake Audio
  • Recorded AtCherokee Studios
  • Mastered AtA&M Studios
  • Mastered AtCustomatrix
  • Mixed AtWestlake Audio
  • Produced ForQuincy Jones Productions

Credits

  • CoverMike Salisbury
  • ManagementWeisner-DeMann Entertainment
  • Mastered ByBernie Grundman
  • Photography BySteve Harvey*
  • ProducerQuincy Jones
  • Recorded By [Assistant (Horns)]Mitch Gibson
  • Recorded By [Assistant (Rhythm and Vocals]Steve Conger
  • Recorded By [Assistant (Strings)]Frank "Cheech" D'Amico
  • Recorded By, Mixed ByBruce Swedien

Notes

"P' stamped in runouts denotes a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing.

Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording
Horns recorded at Westlake Audio; Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios
Mixed at Westlake Audio; Mastered at A&M Recording Studio, L.A.

I dedicate this to the year of the child & my mother - Love, M.J.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Scanned): 074643574518
  • Barcode (Printed): 0 7464-35745-1
  • Rights Society (A1, A3 to A5, B3, B5): BMI
  • Rights Society (A2, A5 to B1, B4, B6): ASCAP
  • Pressing Plant ID (Stamped in runout): P
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Matrix): AL 35745
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Matrix): BL 35745
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1): PAL 35745-3BA
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1): PBL 35745-2CD
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2): PAL 35745-2D
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2): PBL 35745-2C
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 3): PAL 35745-3AJ
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 3): PBL 35745-2CA
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 4): PAL 35745-2AK
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 4): PBL 35745-2BB
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 5): PAL 35745-3AE
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 5): PBL 35745-2B
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 6): P 1⅁ PAL 35745-3BK
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 6): PBL 35745-2DA
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 7): PAL 35745-2AM
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 7): PBL 35745-2A
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 8): PAL 35745-3BA
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 8): PBL 35745-2CF
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 9): PAL 35745-3AG
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 9): PBL 35745-2BK
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 10): PAL 35745-6IA
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 10): PBL 35745-2DA
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 11): PAL-35745-3BA O P
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 11): PBL 35745-2DA P O
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 12): PAL 35745-3AK A
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 12): PAL 35745-2CD A
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 13): PAL 35745-3BA p
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 13): PBL 35745-2CF D O
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 14): P AL-35745 GIA MKC D D
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 15): PAL 35745-3AK
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 16): PAL 35745-3BN
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 17): PAL 35745-2AM S I D 23
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 17): PAL 35745-2AJ S 2 4 21
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 18): P PAL 35745-2AR
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 18): P PBL 35745-2BB
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 19): P PAL 35745 - 3BE
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 19): PBL 35745-2BB
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching, Variant 20): PAL 35745-3AK 0
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 20): PBL 35725-2CD 0

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Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold) Epic EPC 83468, S EPC 83468 UK 1979
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Off The Wall (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold) Epic EPC 83468 UK 1979
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Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold, Epic Dark Blue labels) Epic ELPS 3973 Australia 1979
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Off The Wall (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) Epic EPC 83468 Europe 1979
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Off The Wall (Cassette, Album, Stereo) Epic FET 35745 US 1979

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Reviews

  • KJCarson90's avatar
    KJCarson90
    I have a Variant 4 and the hand claps are in "Rock With You". Does anyone know if it's Variants 1, 2, or 3 that are without the hand claps?
    • Etherealblanket's avatar
      Etherealblanket
      This pressing sounds immaculate. Blows away most production of today. Punchy and full. It sounds genuinely impressive. I feel like this is the only way to hear the album now.
      • waldo's avatar
        waldo
        Edited 3 months ago
        who added this.. "Percussion [Uncredited] – Sheila Escovedo" !?!?!?

        it's simply NOT true.. she may claim otherwise on social media 10,11,12,13 years after MJ's death.

        Michael and Quincy would never cheat any session player from receiving their credit!

        • kyletx500's avatar
          kyletx500
          "Thriller" may have been the album that catapulted Michael's solo career into the absolute stratosphere, but "Off The Wall" paved the way for that record, and this is still the album I throw on most of his. Fun set of songs, great grooves, tasteful instrumentation, and production that manages to be impressively clever whilst avoiding being overwrought. Bernie Grundman's mastering is also top notch.
          • Even_Salvesen's avatar
            Even_Salvesen
            9/10 dette albumet er så groovy og vibey. Et av Michael sine beste album
            • Sergekdesign's avatar
              Sergekdesign
              Better to buy this clean original rather new MOFI. Magic of this masterpiece unbeatable.
              • DeanoBee's avatar
                DeanoBee
                SInce MOFI just announced a One-Step of this title, so I played my 1979 and it sounds great. No need for the One-Step in my collection
                • danielenmonique's avatar
                  danielenmonique
                  Edited one year ago
                  Very good record. But what i don’t understand is that I have a genuine first pitman press but “rock with you” is the updated version of the song. Anybody got me answer for this?
                  • Lemon_Sun_Vinyl's avatar
                    Lemon_Sun_Vinyl
                    Outstanding record!! The production on this, not just this particular pressing, but the whole thing by Quincy Jones is a masterpiece. And the mastering is second to none also. The early vinyls just sound sooooooo good! Punchy, alive… I love it.
                    • MVfunk's avatar
                      MVfunk
                      "Off the Wall," is my favourite album in music. I have 4 version of this LP in vinyl and a a cd. Musically, this album is an absolute gem including collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Brothers Johnson, etc and of course tRod Temperton's song writing, and I have left the genius for last: Mr Quincy Jones.

                      If you want to experience the best sounding pressing, you have to go for the first edition, which you can obtain for $20.00. The soundstage fills your room; the strings and horn arrangements are sharp, the percussion is well presented and vocals are clear. I also have the half speed version that highlights some instruments due to some more separation of the instruments. However, it lacks of punch, bass in drum kick compared to the first edition. In the end, this is an R&B album, and you need punch. I also have the 180 gram European edition, which is an okay pressing from a digital source.

                      I love this album so much that I could not stop me from purchasing an additional 1st edition that I happen to see at my local store. it is in mint condition and less worn out that my own copy.

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