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Michael Jackson: Thriller

Test your knowledge of the songs, sessions, and stories behind the biggest pop album of the 1980s. From iconic videos to chart-topping singles, see how well you remember ‘Thriller’.

In which year was Michael Jackson’s album ‘Thriller’ released?

1981

1983

1984

1982

The album reached stores in 1982. Its singles dominated charts through 1983 and 1984.

Who produced the album ‘Thriller’?

Rick Rubin

Nile Rodgers

Quincy Jones

George Martin

Jackson reunited with producer Quincy Jones after ‘Off the Wall’. Their partnership shaped the album’s sound.

Which label released ‘Thriller’?

Motown

Island Records

Big Machine Records

Epic Records

Michael Jackson was signed to Epic in the early 1980s. The label handled the album’s global release.

Most of ‘Thriller’ was recorded at which Los Angeles studio?

Sunset Sound — in context

Capitol Studios — commonly

Westlake Recording Studios

Ocean Way Recording — commonly

Tracking and mixing were centered at Westlake. The studio became closely associated with the album.

How many tracks are on the original release of ‘Thriller’?

10

8

11

9

The album contains nine songs. Later deluxe editions add alternate versions or extras.

Which guitarist played the famous solo on ‘Beat It’?

Brian May

Eric Clapton

Eddie Van Halen

Steve Lukather

Eddie Van Halen contributed the searing lead break. His uncredited session at the time became legendary.

Which of these was a single from ‘Thriller’?

Bad

Smooth Criminal

The Girl Is Mine

Black or White

The duet with Paul McCartney launched the album cycle. It preceded ‘Billie Jean’ and ‘Beat It’.

Who directed the landmark short film for the song ‘Thriller’?

John Landis

Spike Lee

Martin Scorsese

Francis Ford Coppola

Landis co-wrote and directed the 13-minute video. Its narrative style pushed the medium forward.

Which song from ‘Thriller’ reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)

Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’

Billie Jean

Human Nature

‘Billie Jean’ topped the Hot 100 in 1983. Its bassline and performance on TV became iconic.

Who duets with Michael Jackson on ‘The Girl Is Mine’?

Lionel Richie

Stevie Wonder

Prince

Paul McCartney

Jackson and McCartney recorded multiple collaborations in the early 1980s. This duet served as the album’s lead single.

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