If you're thinking about putting Michael Jackson's Thriller on your turntable, the main question is whether you want a clean, brand-new LP of the classic album or something closer to the original 1982 release. This version-the Michael Jackson - Thriller [New Vinyl LP] Gatefold LP Jacket-sits firmly in the first camp. It's a new repressing in a gatefold jacket, priced at USD 23.47, and it's centered on the album itself.
Quick verdict
For a straightforward new copy of Thriller, this pressing makes sense. You get the full album on a fresh LP. Just go in knowing this is a repressing, not a vintage original.
Who it suits
This is a good match if you want a new LP of a well-known album to play or display, or if you're replacing a worn copy and want the record in clean condition. If your goal is specifically an original-era pressing, you'd be looking for something else.
What stands out
The full tracklist is the biggest draw: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', Baby Be Mine, The Girl Is Mine with Paul McCartney, Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean, Human Nature, P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing), and The Lady in My Life. That's the familiar album sequence in one LP. The record is tied to Epic Records and carries a 2016 repress date.
Meaningful trade-offs
Because this is a repressing, it won't be the right pick for someone hunting an original copy from the early 1980s. The focus is on the music itself, which works well if you just want Thriller on vinyl.
Product notes
Michael Jackson - Thriller [New Vinyl LP] Gatefold LP Jacket
The main reason to choose this copy is that it delivers the complete Thriller tracklist on a new LP in a gatefold jacket at USD 23.47. The limitation is that it's a repressing, so if you're set on owning an original-era pressing, this one won't meet that requirement.
Bottom line
If a clean, new copy of Thriller on vinyl is what you're after, this repressing covers the basics well. Look elsewhere only if you're specifically hunting for an original pressing, because that's not what this is.
