It’s been 25 years since the release of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. This album, which put Jackson into superstardom, was released last December 1, 1982 and will soon have a special edition to be released by Sony BMG on February this year which will also feature new remixes from Kanye West, will.i.am, Fergie and Akon. It will also come with a booklet which contains a message from Michael for his fans, and a DVD which showcases four music videos of his hits such as “Thriller”, “Beat It”, “Billie Jean” and Motown 25 performance of “Billie Jean”.Fast facts about Michael Jackson and the album:

• Thriller is named by Guinness of World Records as the world’s best-selling album of all time after reaching sales of more than 104 million.
• Certified 27x platinum record by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
• first and only record to be America’s top-selling album two years running (1983 and 1984)
• Michael Jackson got a record-breaking 12 Grammy nominations in 1984, won eight of those, which makes him hold the record for the most Grammy Awards won in a single year
• The album continues to sell an estimated 60,000 units in the United States per year
• Through Thriller, Dance moves such as “robot” and the “moonwalk” became a hit

Original Track Listing

1. “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin‘” (Jackson) 6:02
2. “Baby Be Mine” (Temperton) 4:20
3. “The Girl Is Mine (featuring Paul McCartney)” (Jackson) 3:42
4. “Thriller” (Temperton) 5:57
5. “Beat It” (Jackson) 4:17
6. “Billie Jean” (Jackson) 4:57
7. “Human Nature” (Bettis/Porcaro) 4:05
8. “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” (Ingram/Jones) 3:58
9. “The Lady in My Life” (Temperton) 4:57

25th Anniversary Edition Track Listing

1. “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” (Jackson) 6:02
2. “Baby Be Mine” (Temperton) 4:20
3. “The Girl Is Mine” (featuring Paul McCartney) (Jackson) 3:42
4. “Thriller” (Temperton) 5:57
5. “Beat It” (Jackson) 4:17
6. “Billie Jean” (Jackson) 4:57
7. “Human Nature” (Bettis/Porcaro) 4:05
8. “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” (Ingram/Jones) 3:58
9. “The Lady in My Life” (Temperton) 4:57
10. “Someone In The Dark” (Bergman/Bergman/Temperton) 4:48
11. “Billie Jean” (Original Demo Recording)
12. “Carousel” (Bonus Track) (Sembello/D. Freeman) 1:49
13. “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” (Will.i.am Remix)
14. “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” (Will.i.am Remix)
15. “The Girl Is Mine” (featuring Paul McCartney) (Will.i.am Remix)
16. “Billie Jean” (Kanye West Remix)
17. “For All Time” (Bonus Track)