Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (7" Single) (1983) RED Vinyl 45 • Thriller

Catalog Number:

MJ-1/6

Musical Styles:

1980s, Dance Pop, Disco Funk, Electro, Electro-Funk, Electropop, Pop R&B, Pop Rock, Post-Disco, Singer-Songwriter, Synth-Pop

Sleeve Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Red colored vinyl. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). 7" Single. Replacement generic white sleeve. Black marker line on side 2 label. Original sleeve NOT included. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Billie Jean
2. It's the Falling in Love

About The Record:

Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, was released as a single from his album Thriller. This track features one of the most recognizable bass lines in pop history and draws from real encounters with groupies who plagued Jackson and his brothers during their Jackson 5 days, with lyrics addressing false paternity claims in a narrative that feels both personal and universal. Its music video, showcasing Jackson's groundbreaking dance moves including the debut of the moonwalk during a live Motown performance, became a cultural milestone by forcing MTV to air Black artists in heavy rotation and transforming the network's role in music. The song stands as a fan-favorite and one of Jackson's most iconic works due to its infectious groove, innovative production touches like the extended intro that Quincy Jones initially wanted to cut, and its timeless appeal that continues to influence artists today. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks as No. 1 and the Hot Black Singles chart, ranking as the No. 2 song of 1983 while becoming one of the best-selling singles ever and propelling its parent album to historic success.