Michael Jackson – Off The Wall

Name: Michael Jackson - Off The Wall
Rating: 4.52 (91 reviews)

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Label:	Epic – FE 35745
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album , Gatefold
Country:	US
Released:	1979
Genre:	Pop
Style:	Soul

Tracklist

A1	Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Percussion, Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Backing Vocals [Additional] – Zedric Williams Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Marlo Henderson Percussion – Richard Heath Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Percussion, Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Backing Vocals [Additional] – Zedric Williams Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Marlo Henderson Percussion – Richard Heath Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant	6:02
A2	Rock With You Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Bobby Watson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – David "Hawk" Wolinski Guitar – Marlo Henderson Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Bobby Watson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – David "Hawk" Wolinski Guitar – Marlo Henderson Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant	3:38
A3	Working Day And Night Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Percussion, Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Drums, Percussion – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Phil Upchurch Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Percussion, Rhythm, Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Percussion, Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Drums, Percussion – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Phil Upchurch Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant	5:12
A4	Get On The Floor Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Bass, Written-By – Louis Johnson Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Written-By – Michael Jackson Backing Vocals [Additional] – Zedric Williams Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Clavinet – Greg Phillinganes Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Wah Wah Watson* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Bass, Written-By – Louis Johnson Arranged By [Strings] – Ben Wright* Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Written-By – Michael Jackson Backing Vocals [Additional] – Zedric Williams Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Clavinet – Greg Phillinganes Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Wah Wah Watson* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant	4:44
B1	Off The Wall Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Marlo Henderson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Programmed By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – George Duke Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Marlo Henderson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Programmed By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – George Duke Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant	4:04
B2	Girlfriend Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm] – Tom Bahler Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Wah Wah Watson* Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Programmed By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – George Duke Synthesizer – David Foster Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – McCartney* Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm] – Tom Bahler Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Vocals], Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Wah Wah Watson* Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Programmed By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – George Duke Synthesizer – David Foster Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – McCartney*	3:04
B3	She's Out Of My Life Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Larry Carlton Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Tom Bahler Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Larry Carlton Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Tom Bahler	3:36
B4	I Can't Help It Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Rhythm], Written-By – Stevie Wonder Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – Susaye Greene Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm], Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Arranged By [Rhythm], Written-By – Stevie Wonder Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – Susaye Greene	4:27
B5	It's The Falling In Love Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Synthesizer, Written-By – David Foster Arranged By [Vocals] – Tom Bahler Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Patti Austin Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Wah Wah Watson* Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – Carole Bayer Sager Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm], Synthesizer, Written-By – David Foster Arranged By [Vocals] – Tom Bahler Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Patti Austin Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Wah Wah Watson* Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Written-By – Carole Bayer Sager	3:46
B6	Burn This Disco Out Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Marlo Henderson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant Alto Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Larry Williams Arranged By [Horns], Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocals], Written-By – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Michael Jackson Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Marlo Henderson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Performer [Horns] – The Seawind Horns Trombone – William Reichenbach* Trumpet – Gary Grant	3:38

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Copyright © – CBS Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
Manufactured By – Epic Records
Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
Published By – Miran Publishing Inc.
Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Published By – Almo Music Corp.
Published By – Yellow Brick Road Music
Published By – Kodi Music
Published By – MPL Communications Ltd.
Published By – Fiddleback Music Publishing Co. Inc.
Published By – Peso Music
Published By – Kidada Music, Inc.
Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Published By – Black Bull Music, Inc.
Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc.
Published By – Begonia Melodies
Published By – Foster Frees Music
Recorded At – Allen Zentz Recording
Recorded At – Westlake Audio
Recorded At – Cherokee Studios
Mixed At – Westlake Audio
Mastered At – A&M Studios

Credits

Co-producer – Michael Jackson
Design [Cover] – Mike Salisbury
Management – Weisner-DeMann Entertainment, Inc.*
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Photography By – Steve Harvey*
Producer – Quincy Jones
Recorded By [Assisted By] – Steve Conger
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien

Notes

Label variation with rights societies (ASCAP/BMI) printed on center labels.

Recorded and mixed using the Acusonic Recording Process
Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording
Horns recorded at Westlake Audio
Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios

Mastered at A&M Recording Studio, L.A.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 0 7464-35745-1
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): AL 35745
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): BL 35745
Rights Society (A1, A3, A4, B3, B5): BMI
Rights Society (A2, B1, B4, B6): ASCAP

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Off The Wall (LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold)	Epic	FE 35745	US	1979
Recently Edited	Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold)	Epic	EPC 83468, S EPC 83468	UK	1979
Recently Edited	Off The Wall (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic	EPC 83468	UK	1979
Recently Edited	Off The Wall (LP, Album, Gatefold, Epic Dark Blue labels)	Epic	ELPS 3973	Australia	1979
Recently Edited	Off The Wall (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic	EPC 83468	Europe	1979

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jwinf005 Dec 18, 2022
This version thumps. Find you a clean copy today! Words words words
altor Jun 12, 2020
Easily MJs best release. Real instruments, disco sound, great songs. Sure it doesn't have Billie Jean or Thriller but it is a great album front to back.

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