Off the Wall by Michael Jackson

First released: 10 Aug 1979, Length: 4:06

Creators (19)

Instruments

1. Bill Reichenbach, Jr. trombone
2. David Williams guitar
3. Gary Grant trumpet
4. George Duke synthesizer
5. Greg Phillinganes electric piano, synthesizer
6. Jerry Hey flugelhorn, trumpet
7. John “JR” Robinson drums (drum set)
8. Kim Hutchcroft flute, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone
9. Larry Williams flute, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
10. Louis Johnson bass guitar
11. Marlo Henderson guitar
12. Paulinho da Costa percussion

Vocals

1. Michael Jackson lead vocals, background vocals

Producer

1. Quincy Jones

Programming

1. George Duke synthesizer
2. Michael Boddicker synthesizer

Recording Engineer

1. Bruce Swedien

Mixer

1. Bruce Swedien

Arranger

1. Jerry Hey wind instruments

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Off the Wall
   

   Composer

   1. Rod Temperton

   Lyricist

   1. Rod Temperton

Related Recordings (4)

DJ-Mixes

1. Michael Jackson: The Definitive Megamix by Michael Jackson

Has Remixes

1. Livin’ Off the Wall by Michael Jackson

Sampled By

1. I’m That Chick by Michael Jackson
2. Just a waste by Michael Jackson

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album

1. Off the Wall 10 Aug 1979 Michael Jackson
2. Off the Wall 1979 Michael Jackson
3. Off the Wall 1979 Michael Jackson
4. Off the Wall 1979 Michael Jackson
5. Off the Wall 1979 Michael Jackson Orange Epic labels
6. Off the Wall 01 Oct 1982 Michael Jackson
7. Off the Wall 07 Mar 1983 Michael Jackson
8. Off the Wall 07 Mar 1983 Michael Jackson made in Japan
9. Off the Wall 1983 Michael Jackson made in Japan
10. Off the Wall 1986 Michael Jackson
11. Off the Wall 26 Oct 1988 Michael Jackson
12. Off the Wall 1988 Michael Jackson Manufactured by DADC Austria
13. Off the Wall 1990 Michael Jackson
14. Off the Wall 1991 Michael Jackson
15. Off the Wall 1991 Michael Jackson
16. Off the Wall 1999 Michael Jackson
17. Off the Wall 16 Oct 2001 Michael Jackson Special Edition
18. Off the Wall 19 Oct 2001 Michael Jackson special edition
19. Off the Wall 2001 Michael Jackson special edition
20. Off the Wall 2001 Michael Jackson special edition
21. Off the Wall 08 Jul 2009 Michael Jackson
22. Off The Wall 2009 Michael Jackson 2009 reissue with Sony Music logo on CD/rear
23. Off the Wall 23 Jun 2010 Michael Jackson
24. Off the Wall 29 Jun 2013 Michael Jackson Mastered for iTunes

Album - Compilation

1. x2 Off The Wall / Thriller 01 Nov 2004 Michael Jackson
2. The Ultimate Collection 16 Nov 2004 Michael Jackson
3. The Ultimate Collection 17 Nov 2004 Michael Jackson
4. The Ultimate Collection 15 Dec 2004 Michael Jackson
5. The Ultimate Collection 2004 Michael Jackson Special Advance Copy
6. King of Pop: The Belgian Edition 25 Aug 2008 Michael Jackson RTL
7. King of Pop: The Australian Collection 29 Aug 2008 Michael Jackson
8. King of Pop: Japan Edition 24 Sep 2008 Michael Jackson
9. King of Pop 29 Sep 2008 Michael Jackson deluxe UK edition
10. King of Pop: The Italian Fans’ Selection 03 Oct 2008 Michael Jackson
11. King of Pop: The Korean Limited Edition 11 Dec 2008 Michael Jackson
12. King of Pop: The French Fans’ Selection 12 Dec 2008 Michael Jackson
13. King of Pop: The French Fans’ Selection 12 Dec 2008 Michael Jackson
14. King of Pop: The Indian Collection Feb 2009 Michael Jackson
15. The Collection 26 Jun 2009 Michael Jackson
16. Thriller / Off The Wall 2009 Michael Jackson 2CD
17. Thriller / Off the Wall 2009 Michael Jackson
18. King of Pop: Singapore Edition 2009 Michael Jackson
19. Michael Jackson: The King Of Pop 07 Apr 2010 Michael Jackson
20. x2: Off the Wall / Invincible 17 Dec 2010 Michael Jackson
21. Michael Jackson: The King Of Pop 2010 Michael Jackson

Album - Compilation / Live / Remix

1. The Indispensable Collection 21 Jun 2013 Michael Jackson

Single - Compilation

1. Tour Souvenir Pack 1992 Michael Jackson