It’s true. Unlike the Dark Side of the Moon SACD or the Brothers in Arms edition, the Thriller SACD is strictly high-resolution . For some, this is a dealbreaker. For purists, it is a relief.
Let’s dive into why tracking down a copy of the Thriller SACD is worth every penny of its current three-figure price tag. To understand the SACD, we have to rewind to 1999. Sony Music, hungry to push their new hardware, went back to the original analog masters of their crown jewel. While most of the world was listening to Thriller on brick-walled CDs from the 80s, Sony prepared a special run of SACDs. michael jackson thriller sacd
Does it make Thriller a different album? No. It still has the same tracklist. But it makes you remember why this album changed the world. You hear the sweat, the money, and the madness that Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson poured into every single second of tape. It’s true
Just be warned: After you hear Vincent Price laugh in high-resolution stereo, the Spotify version will sound like a transistor radio at the bottom of a swimming pool. For purists, it is a relief
If you find a copy at a record fair or see a bid ending on eBay—and you have the hardware to play it—do not hesitate.