Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 46.592Epic 46592
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ITS - 1049 A
ITS - 1050 B
Vinyl pressings
Thriller
by Michael Jackson · 1982
95 pressings24 countriesDiscoRockPop
Thriller was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Thriller
1 pressing came out in 1982, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 95 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s81 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Epic 46.592 / Epic 46592First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | US | Epic 49 00496112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 9247", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 1208812" | 12" |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 9247", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 1208812", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 9247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Costa Rica | Epic 70454237", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Costa Rica | Epic 70454237" | 7" |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12-3643 / Epic EPCA-12.364312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPCA 3643 / Epic A-36437", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic A 3643 / Epic EPCA 36437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPCA 3643 / Epic A-36437", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Epic A-3643 / Epic EPC A36437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Epic A-3643 / Epic EPC A36437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Unknown | Not On Label (Michael Jackson) BACKTRACK 00312", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, White Label · Unofficial |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | South America | Not On Label (Michael Jackson) 1111ABC12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2019 | France | Not On Label (Michael Jackson) PICTB 7412", Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Unknown | Not On Label (Michael Jackson) PICTB 74 RED M12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | France | Not On Label (Michael Jackson) PICTB 74 O RED12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Michael Jackson)12", Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| ? | Australia | Central Station HAUNTED 001 A12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| ? | Austria | Johnny 33 / Epic EPCA 36437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Brazil | Epic 465927", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | France | Epic A-3643 / Epic EPC A 36437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | Epic ES-200107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | Epic ES-200107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Epic 49-0496112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Columbia 226633-210", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Single Sided · Test pressing | 10", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Single Sided · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AThriller4:37
- BThings I Do For You (Live)3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thriller are there?
95 vinyl pressings of Thriller are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1982 and 2022.
When was Thriller first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Brazil. One of them is Epic 46.592.
How do I tell if my copy of Thriller is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 46.592) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ITS - 1049 A and ITS - 1050 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thriller on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
