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Thriller was the second Michael Jackson album produced by Quincy Jones. Jackson reunited with Off the Wall producer Quincy Jones to record his sixth studio album, his second under the Epic label. They worked together on 30 songs, nine of which were included on the album. [15]
Michael Jackson at the photo shoot that produced the album cover for Thriller in 1982.
The album cover for Thriller features Michael wearing a white suit that belonged to photographer Dick Zimmerman. The full gatefold sleeve for the album reveals a tiger cub at Michael's leg, which the singer apparently kept away from his face, as he was scared that he would be scratched.
The photographer of the iconic cover image, Dick Zimmerman (via MJVibe), said on his website, that the "Thriller" album cover was one of eccentric decision-making and artistic intent. The process of creating the album cover involved a few mishaps and close calls.
These five rare images, captured on July 22, 1982, by renowned photographer Dick Zimmerman, offer a fascinating glimpse into the creative journey of the iconic cover for the world’s best-selling album.
Artist: Michael Jackson. Album: Thriller. Year: 1982. Cover Art Direction: Tony Lane & Nancy Donald. Cover Photo: Dick Zimmerman. Design Lyrics: Mac James. Design Style: Gretchen Valade & Design Pool. In 1982, Dick Zimmerman was commissioned to photograph Michael Jackson for the cover of his upcoming follow-up to Off the Wall.
Thriller was Jackson’s sixth overall solo album but it was his second collaboration with producer Quincy Jones after they came together to create the classic 1979 album Off the Wall.
Thriller is Michael Jackson's sixth studio album, released on November 30, 1982. It is Jackson's second album co-produced with Quincy Jones. Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with sales of 70 million copies worldwide.
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' album. 8. Grammy awards won including the prestigious Album of the Year. 100M+. Copies sold, making it the biggest selling album ever.
Thriller was Jackson’s sixth studio album as a solo artist and his second release on the Epic label. It followed the massive success of Off the Wall (1979), a disco and rhythm-and-blues (R&B) album that marked Jackson’s first time being produced by music industry veteran Quincy Jones.