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Credits Art Direction [Special Edition] - David Coleman, Nancy Donald Co-producer - Michael Jackson Compiled By [Special Edition] - Bruce Swedien Cover [Cover Design] - Mike Salisbury Design [Slipcase Adaptation] - Andy Engel Design [Special Edition] - David Coleman, Monster X Edited By [Special Edition] - Rob Herrera, Stuart Brawley Executive-Producer [Special Edition] - Bruce Swedien, Michael Jackson Interviewer [Quincy Jones] - David Wild Interviewer [Rod Temperton] - Tom Vickers Management - Joe Jackson, Weisner-DeMann Entertainment Mastered By, Remastered By - Bernie Grundman Mixed By - Bruce Swedien Mixed By, Recorded By - Bruce Swedien Photography By [Cover] - stephen harvey Photography By [Special Edition] - Ebet Roberts, stephen harvey Producer - Quincy Jones Recorded By [Assisted By, Horns] - Ed Cherney, Erik Zobler, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mitch Gibson Recorded By [Assisted By, Rhythm Tracks And Vocals] - Rick Ash, Steve Conger Recorded By [Assisted By, Strings] - Frank "Cheech" D'Amico Research [Pre-production (Special Edition)] - Al Quaglieri, Matt Forger
Notes Without slipcase. Also released . For release 'Made in EU', see Off The Wall. Booklet still contains credit for slipcase design.
Originally released Friday, August 10, 1979 by Epic Records (35745).
Special Edition Bonus Material: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" (Original Demo From 1978). "Workin' Day And Night" Original Demo From 1978). Also contains new interviews with Producer Quincy Jones and Songwriter Rod Temperton discussing the making of "Off The Wall," and new booklet including new photos.
Due to the fact that the bonus demos are Michael Jackson's original home demo recordings some distortion is unavoidable.
Album recorded in Los Angeles from first session at Cherokee Studio 3, on Monday December 4, 1978, through last day of album mix-down at Westlake Studios on Sunday June 3, 1979.
Recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien using the Acusonic Recording Process. Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording. Horns recorded at Westlake Audio. String Recorded at Cherokee Studios. Originally Mastered by Bernie Grundman - Tuesday, July 17, 1979. Mastered at A & M Recordings Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Remastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles.
Special thanks to Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton (Special edition credits).
Multiple musicians appear courtesy of multiple labels. Booklet contains full name writer credits, while the CD contains abbreviated ones. Also contains multiple miscellaneous credits.
(These standards have been expanded to include definitions of CD specific gradings)
Mint [M]
Vinyl: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
CD: Perfect. No scuffs/scratches, unplayed - possibly still sealed.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, or any other imperfections - possibly still sealed.
------------------------------------------------------------ Near Mint [NM or M-]
Vinyl: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
CD: Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played - but it has been handled very carefully. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling.
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good Plus [VG+]
Vinyl: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
CD: A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care - and certainly not abused. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good [VG]
Vinyl: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
CD: Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronounced scratches. This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as a VG+.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: More wear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing.
------------------------------------------------------------ Good [G], Good Plus [G+]
Vinyl: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.
A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
CD: There are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still play through without problems. This has not been handled with much care at all. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading, writing, than a VG - possibly a more significant tear/rip
------------------------------------------------------------- Poor [P], Fair [F]:
Vinyl: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon.
Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.
CD: The CD (if it is included) may or may not play some or all of the tracks. See the seller's comments for details.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn. It may have obvious writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or water damaged.
------------------------------------------------------------- Standard Jewel Cases: Standard Jewel Cases are not graded as they are replaceable.
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