Released November 30, 1982, Thriller would become the most significant event in pop music history since the Beatles going on to break all sales records while garnering a record 7 Top 10 singles and 12 Grammy nominations. It remains one of only three albums to remain in the Billboard 200 Top 10 for one full year.
The 25th Anniversary Edition of Thriller celebrates this ground-breaking album with 8 bonus tracks, five of which are previously unreleased. The new tracks include exclusive remixes from Kanye West, Akon and will.i.am along with a previously unreleased track from the Thriller sessions, "For All Time," newly mixed and mastered by Michael Jackson. Also included is a Bonus DVD with new, upgraded editions of three videos from the album as well as the Michael Jackson's groundbreaking performance of "Billie Jean" on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special (first broadcast on NBC on May 16, 1983). The deluxe packaging also contains a 48-page booklet with previously unseen photos as well as a personal greeting from Michael Jackson to his fans penned exclusively for this special release.
The celebration has already begun with a segment on NBC's Today and cover features in current issues of Ebony, JET and Italian Vogue. These and other high-profile events throughout the year will guarantee to make 2008 the year of Thriller 25.