Off The Wall

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“1st Cat# as presented on labels, 2nd as per sleeve rear and spine. © 1979 CBS Inc./ ℗ 1979 CBS Inc. Epic is a Registered Trademark of CBS Inc. Interpak I by Shorewood Packaging Co.Ltd. Made in England. Rhythm tracks and vocals record...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Rhodesia

“Zimbabwe was once a British colony and was called Rhodesia. Rhodesia became independent in 1980 as the Republic of Zimbabwe. The "Off The Wall Album - Release in 1979" First Press is Rhodesia Press and not Zimbabwe.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Israel

“Manufactured and Distributed by CBS Records Ltd, Tel Aviv, Israel.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“℗ 1979 CBS Inc / © 1979 CBS Inc. Interpak I by Sherwood Packaging Co. Ltd., England Made in England.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Colombia

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Australia

“Label variant with "CONTROL" on bottom line of label A Also Quincy Jones logo at 2 o'clock instead of 6 o'clock Side A runout of 'Ṙ' is a small circle above an R.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United States

“The runouts of this version are etched, begins with PAL/PBL and contains no pressing plant identification stamps or etches. Ⓒ1979 CBS Inc”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United States

“'PXT' in the Side A Runout indicates that Columbia's Pitman plant provided metal parts to Columbia's Terre Haute pressing plant. For this entry, there is no 'SXT' in the runouts indicating that Columbia's Santa Maria plant provided meta...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Costa Rica

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Greece

“Label variation, does not have "STEREO 33 1/3 RPM" on the left side of the labels. Matrix numbers are also different to the other Greek editions. ® 1979 CBS Inc Made in Greece Manufactured in Greece for Diski CBS AEBE. Ελληνικής Κατασκε...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Ireland

“Irish re-pressing issued on Blue Epic labels. Original issued on Orange labels. UK Sleeve made by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd. Interpak”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Greece

“® 1979 CBS Inc Manufactured In Greece. Ελληνικής Κατασκευής. This version: • Black/blue labels. 'STEREO' and '33 ⅓ RPM' at 9 o'clock position. • Matte cover. Pinched spine on both edges.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Portugal

“Fabricado e distribuído em Portugal por Rádio Triunfo, Lda.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“Identical to Off The Wall but with legal information on top part of the A-side label. Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording Horns recorded at Westlake Audio; Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios "I dedicate this ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“Label variation - No 'S' on labels before the cat. no Label cat #: EPC 83468 Sleeve cat #: EPC 83468 Made in England”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Italy

“Distribuzione CGD Messaggerie Musicali S.p.A. Milano. Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording Horns recorded at Westlake Audio; Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios Mixed at Westlake Audio; Mastered at A&M Recordi...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“This release has different orange Epic labels compared to the other similar releases: Off The Wall, Off The Wall & Off The Wall. Cat # on Sleeve: EPC 83468 Cat # on Labels: S EPC 83468 Matrix runouts are etched except for the CBS press...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute pressing, with metalwork contributions by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman (indicated by 'PXT' in the side A runout) and by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria (indicated by 'S...”

CBS Records

calendar_today1979Zambia

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Argentina

“Gatefold sleeve. © / ℗ 1979 CBS Inc. Industria Argentina.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Australia

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Japan

“●STEREO ●¥2,500 Pink Obi. 発売元 ・ 株式会社EPIC・ソニー © 1979 CBS Inc. / ℗ 1979 CBS Inc. / Manufactured by Epic/Sony Inc.(Tokyo Japan) / "Epic" ® CBS, Inc./ SONY ® Sony Corp. (kp)”

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1979Malaysia

“Gatefold sleeve.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Brazil

“Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording Horns recorded at Westlake Audio; Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios Mixed at Westlake Audio; Mastered at A&M Recording Studio, L.A. © 1979 CBS Inc./ ℗ 1979 CBS Inc. Epic is ...”

Epic Records

calendar_todayOct 1, 1982Japan

“Original Japanese CD pressing This disc contains two early and original mixes of "Rock With You" and "Get On The Floor". This is the first CD pressing of the album, with a gold surface. This edition has pre-emphasis.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1983Canada

“This disc is manufactured in Japan but printed and released in Canada. This is the Japanese pressing as stated on the edge of the disc and probably belongs to the family of high-class so called non-target CD's. This disc is mentioned t...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Disc manufactured by CBS/Sony Records Inc. in Japan for the U.S. market. Contains the early and original mixes of “Rock With You” and “Get On The Floor” that were replaced with remixes for later releases. Similar to Off The Wall and Off...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1983Japan

“Original Japanese CD pressing This disc contains two early and original mixes of "Rock With You" and "Get On The Floor". This is a later CD pressing with a silver surface. The first CDs were released in 1982 with a gold surface (see: O...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Best Value Series version.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Total Time: 42'20 This version is made in Japan but printed and released in US. This is the Japanese pressing as stated on the edge of the disc and probably belongs to the family of high-class so called non-target CD's. This disc is m...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1983Europe

“Very early Japanese pressing for Europe without Barcode, Label Code nor Distribution Codes. The crude Matrix / Runout is replaced with a DOT font (for the first time). Off The Wall is nearly the same except the type of matrix font. Very...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1983Europe

“Matrix is crude printed as seen on the images. This early release comes without barcode, label code nor distribution codes. Jewel case info: Original smooth sided jewel case with two wide bar stoppers. “Patent Pending" and "2" embossed o...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1983United States

“Disc manufactured by CBS/Sony Records Inc. in Japan for the U.S. market. Contains the early and original mixes of “Rock With You” and “Get On The Floor” that were replaced with remixes for later releases.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1984Europe

“Packaged in a standard jewel case with 14 page stapled booklet. No barcode or Printed in Holland on tray card and as such almost identical but not the same as Off The Wall. This CD includes the original mixes of "Rock With You" and "Get ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1984Europe

“See - Off The Wall - for version with 'Printed In Holland' on rear sleeve. Very early release. After the very first batch of CD releases the next ones were the earliest ones released for the European or US market manufactured in CD plan...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1984Europe

“Early Japanese pressing for Europe without Barcode. Artwork probably printed or assembled in Europe. Matrix / Runout has the DOT font. Changes on this release comparing earlier release Off The Wall : Back cover text is re-ordered: "Manuf...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1984Europe

“No barcode on rear. Made in Japan on CD rim. Printed in Holland on rear. Very similar to - Off The Wall. This CD includes the original mixes of "Rock With You" and "Get On The Floor". Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Producti...”

Epic Records

calendar_todayJul 22, 1987Japan

“℗1979 CBS Inc. ©1979 CBS Inc. Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions Recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien, using the ACUSONIC RECORDING PROCESS Rhythm Tracks and Vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording Horns recorded at W...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1988Brazil

“Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording. Horns recorded at Westlake Studios; Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios. Mixed at Westlake Studios; Mastered at A&M Studios. I dedicate this to the year of the child & my moth...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1988Europe

“Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions. Rhythm Tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording Assisted by Steve Conger and Rick Ash Horns recorded at Westlake Audio Assisted by Ed Cherney, Erik Zobler, Jim Fitzpatrick...”

Epic Records

calendar_todayOct 26, 1988Japan

“℗ 1979 CBS inc. Manufactured by CBS/Sony Group Inc., Tokyo, Japan Special tour edition with wraparound sticker obi to coincide with the Japan tour of that year. It also has an application form in the middle of the booklet, for discount ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1989Japan

“℗ 1979 CBS inc. Manufactured by CBS/Sony Group Inc., Tokyo, Japan Repress of Off The Wall = オフ・ザ・ウォール, released sometime after the introduction of sales tax in Japan in April 1989. This version was cheaper (2348 JPY, see Obi) and did n...”

DeAgostini / Epic Records

calendar_today1991Italy

“Produced for Quincy Jones Productions. Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording Horns recorded at Westlake Audio Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios Mixed at Westlake Audio”

Epic Records

calendar_today1991Europe

“Produced for Quincy Jones Productions. Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording Horns recorded at Westlake Audio Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios Mixed at Westlake Audio "EPIC" logo version used between 1991-1998”

Epic Records

calendar_today1991Spain

Epic Records

calendar_today1991Europe

“℗ 1979 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. / © 1979 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions. Rhythm Tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording Horns recorded at Westlake Audio Strings recor...”

Epic Records

calendar_todayJul 25, 1991Japan

“This disc contains two early and original mixes of "Rock With You" and "Get On The Floor". This edition has pre-emphasis.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1992South Africa

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“℗ 1979 CBS Inc. © 1979 CBS Inc. Made in Holland J-card with Credits. This version has a multi-coloured 'filigree' pattern on the back panel of the J-card.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United States

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“Grey cassette with black print. Pattern to rear flap.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Canada

“Printing on the tape shell case is reversed : side 1 is labeled as side 2, and inversely.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979New Zealand

“Made in New Zealand by a registered user of the Trade Marks. Marketed by CBS Records, Auckland Pale grey shell. White spools. Yellow paper labels with black text. Fold-out J-card inlay. Misprint: "This recording is also available on Re...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Similar to release 1050788 except the dot on side one in the upper right hand corner is in a different location.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Catalog number on front and back labels 35745 Catalog number on spine label FEA 35745 This release has corrected track title for C3 "She's Out Of My Life", where Off The Wall track C3 has the wrong title "She's Out Of My Mind".”

CBS Records / Epic Records / King's

calendar_today1979Indonesia

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1979Bolivia

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“Original sound recording made by CBS Inc. CBS Records are the exclusive licensees for the UK”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Portugal

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Spain

“Yellow labels with black printing. Graficas Macaypa”

CBS Records

calendar_today1979Chile

“Producido y distribuido bajo licencia de CBS Records Inc. USA por EMI Odeon Chilena S.A. Santiago - Chile. This is the 1st edition of this cassette for Chile. Song Titles in both sleeve & labels are in Spanish.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Canada

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United States

“3 pieces foldout sleeve Grey textured cassette”

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1979Hong Kong SAR China

“Manufactured by CBS/Sony Hong Kong Ltd.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Portugal

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Canada

“Black cassette shells with gold printing. ® "Epic", "Epic logo" are registered trade marks of CBS Records Canada Ltd. ℗ 1979 CBS Inc. © 1979 CBS Inc. Manufactured and distributed by CBS Records Canada Ltd. Fabriqué et distribué par CBS ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Europe

“Made and printed in Holland. ℗ 1981 CBS Inc. © 1981 CBS Inc. Dolby Grey tape, no paper labels, black print.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Greece

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

Epic Records

calendar_today1979Colombia

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“Black tulip shell with a textured border and a profile tape counter. White spools. Colour paper labels. J-card inlay.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1979United States

“Manufactured By – Columbia House/CBS Inc.”

Epic Records / Legacy

calendar_today2016Europe

“Exclusive CD + Blu-Ray Edition The Iconic Album plus "Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown To Off The Wall" Directed By Spike Lee Includes stick of chalk!”

Epic Records / Legacy

calendar_todayFeb 26, 2016United States

“Exclusive CD + Blu-Ray Edition The Iconic Album plus "Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown To Off The Wall" Directed By Spike Lee Housed in a clear plastic slipcase with an image of the artist printed on it. The Mini-LP cardboard gate...”

Epic Records / Legacy / MJJ Productions / Sony Music Entertainment

calendar_todayFeb 26, 2016Europe

“Exclusive CD + DVD Edition : The Iconic Album + "Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown To Off The Wall", Directed By Spike Lee. One stick of chalk included. Front sticker of this release is either in French or English (see images).”

Epic Records / Legacy / MJJ Music

calendar_todayFeb 26, 2016United States

“Exclusive CD + DVD Edition The Iconic Album plus "Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown To Off The Wall" Directed By Spike Lee Housed in a clear plastic slipcase with an image of the artist printed on it, the Mini-LP cardboard gatefold...”

Epic Records / Legacy / MJJ Productions / Sony Music Entertainment

calendar_todayFeb 26, 2016Europe

“Exclusive CD + Blu-Ray Edition The Iconic Album plus "Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown To Off The Wall" Directed By Spike Lee Includes stick of chalk!”

Epic Records

calendar_todayMar 9, 2016Japan

“1st press - chalk board packaging with chalk.”

Epic Records

calendar_todayMar 9, 2016Japan

Sony Music Japan International

calendar_today2016Japan

“CD-R / DVD-R promo edition of Off The Wall 2015 digital remaster. The text in red on the DVD-R disc says that while the retail edition is a dual-layer disc, this promo edition is just single-layer.”