Michael Jackson - Off The Wall (Gatefold 140g Vinyl LP)

Released in 1979, Off the Wall is the album that announced Michael Jackson's arrival as a fully realised adult solo artist. Working with producer Quincy Jones, Jackson moved beyond the sound of his earlier Motown records to create an exhilarating blend of disco, funk, pop and soul. Its polished arrangements and extraordinary vocal performances laid the groundwork for the worldwide success that followed.

The sessions brought together exceptional musicians and songwriters, including Rod Temperton, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney. Jones' production is detailed without feeling crowded: crisp rhythm guitars, supple basslines, bright horns and carefully layered backing vocals leave Jackson room to improvise. His phrasing, falsetto and rhythmic precision turn even the most sophisticated arrangements into something immediate and joyful.

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough opens with a breathless rush of strings, percussion and Jackson's soaring falsetto. Rock with You brings a smoother, romantic disco groove, while Working Day and Night and Get on the Floor showcase the album's relentless dancefloor energy. The title track Off the Wall, written by Temperton, combines an infectious chorus with the album's playful sense of freedom.

Side B reveals the record's range. McCartney's Girlfriend offers light, melodic pop, while She's Out of My Life strips the sound back for one of Jackson's most vulnerable performances. Stevie Wonder's I Can't Help It adds sophisticated soul harmonies, and It's the Falling in Love and Burn This Disco Out bring the record back towards exuberant dance music. This 140g gatefold black vinyl LP reissue, barcode 888751894211, contains all ten original tracks.

Supplied brand new and sealed.

Available from Heathen Records, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.

Details

• Artist: Michael Jackson
• Album: Off the Wall
• Format: Gatefold 140g Vinyl LP
• Genre: Pop / Disco / Funk / Soul / R&B
• Original Release: 1979
• Vinyl Reissue: 2016
• Edition: Black Vinyl Reissue
• Vinyl Weight: 140g
• Number of Records: 1
• Number of Tracks: 10
• Producer: Quincy Jones
• Packaging: Gatefold Sleeve
• Label: Epic / Legacy / Sony Music
• Catalogue Number: 88875189421
• Barcode: 888751894211
• Condition: Brand new & sealed

Track List:

Side A
A1 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
A2 Rock with You
A3 Working Day and Night
A4 Get on the Floor

Side B
B1 Off the Wall
B2 Girlfriend
B3 She's Out of My Life
B4 I Can't Help It
B5 It's the Falling in Love
B6 Burn This Disco Out