
10/12/2024
42 years ago, Michael Jackson’s Thriller moonwalked into the world and history was never the same. With over 100 million albums sold, it’s still the best-selling album of all time. But the story behind Thriller? It’s just as legendary.
Did you know?
$2 Royalty: MJ earned a groundbreaking $2 per album, thanks to John Branca’s negotiation.
Music Video Revolution: MTV aired the “Thriller” video twice an hour to keep up with demand.
Vincent Price’s Haunting Deal: The iconic voice on “Thriller” took $20K upfront instead of album royalties.
Toto’s Touch: Yep, the band behind “Africa” played as studio musicians.
Historic Grammys: In 1984, Thriller bagged a record 8 Grammy Awards.
Fun fact: The song “Thriller” was almost titled “Starlight.”
From Billie Jean’s iconic bassline (that Quincy Jones nearly cut!) to Thriller’s cinematic video inspired by American Werewolf in London, this album didn’t just break records—it set the standard for what an album could be.
Drop a 🕺💃if Thriller is part of your life soundtrack and share your favorite track below! 🎤💿