Thriller 25th Anniversary, Michael Jackson - CD

CD and DVD 25th Anniversary Edition. 

Very Sought after and collectable.

Michael Jackson – Thriller (25th Anniversary Edition)

Artist: Michael Jackson

Title: Thriller (25th Anniversary Edition / Thriller 25)

Format: CD + DVD (Original 25th Anniversary Pressing)

Original Release Date: February 8, 2008

Label: Epic / Legacy (Catalog: 88697 22668 2)

Genre: Pop / R&B / Rock

Background & Production Thriller 25 was released to celebrate a quarter-century of the best-selling album of all time. Michael Jackson served as the executive producer for this anniversary set, which features the original Quincy Jones-produced masterpiece along with several high-profile modern collaborations. This release marked one of the final major projects Michael Jackson oversaw before his passing in 2009. The anniversary edition was a massive global success, proving that the 1982 sessions recorded at Westlake Recording Studios remained the gold standard for pop production.

Musical Composition & Style This edition is divided into the classic remastered tracks and the "2008" reimagined versions.

• The Remastered Classic: Includes the original nine tracks, from the cinematic "Thriller" to the rock-infused "Beat It" and the foundational moonwalk track, "Billie Jean."

• The 2008 Collaborations: Features new remixes and vocal tracks with contemporary stars. Standouts include "The Girl Is Mine 2008" (with will.i.am), "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) 2008" (with will.i.am), "Beat It 2008" (with Fergie), and "Billie Jean 2008" (Kanye West Mix).

• Rare Content: Includes the previously unreleased track "For All Time," a ballad from the original Thriller sessions that was finished specifically for this release.

• The DVD: The set is famous for including a DVD featuring the digitally restored short films for "Thriller," "Beat It," and "Billie Jean," as well as the legendary Motown 25 performance where Michael debuted the moonwalk.

Original CD & Collector Notes The 2008 original issue of the 25th Anniversary set came in several distinct packaging variants.

• The "Zombie" Cover: The most common version features the classic album photo of Michael in his white suit but with a modern silver-foil "Thriller 25" logo.

• The Limited Edition Book: A highly collectible version was released as a Deluxe Digibook, which features a hardbound book style with rare photography and a more premium feel.

• The "Classic" Cover: A variant was also released using the iconic 1982 cover art, typically marketed to purists who wanted the new content but the original aesthetic.

• Identification: Look for the Epic/Legacy branding. Original 2008 copies are often identified by the silver-foil finish on the slipcase or the specific "Thriller 25" branding on the disc face.

• • Keywords: Michael Jackson, Thriller 25, 25th Anniversary, CD DVD, 2008, Epic Records, Billie Jean, Beat It, Will.I.Am, Kanye West, Pop Legend.

  • Collection Ideas: Michael Jackson Essentials, Best-Selling Albums of All Time, 2000s Anniversary Reissues, Pop & R&B Classics.

  • Related Artists: Janet Jackson, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Prince, The Jacksons.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve