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Rare promotional copy of Michael Jackson's landmark Thriller album, signed and inscribed on the inner gatefold in black felt tip, “To Michelle, Love and thanks, Michael Jackson.” The front cover is signed and inscribed in red felt tip by the album’s producer, “To Michelle – Thanx for your sweet karma – on this project – Love & unity, Quincy Jones.” The back cover bears a "For Promotional Only" stamp. In fine condition, with creasing to the corners. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. The consignor notes that this promotional copy was given to insiders and those who helped with the album at the time of the release.
Released on November 30, 1982, Thriller, in just over a year, became, and currently remains, the best-selling album of all time, with sales estimated by various sources as being between 65 and 110 million copies sold worldwide. In 1984, the album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards, and in 2003, Thriller was ranked number 20 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, with the National Association of Recording Merchandisers placing the album at number three on its Definitive 200 Albums of All Time list. Both the Thriller album and its synonymous title track were included in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry and the National Film Preservation Board's National Film Registry for being 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.'
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