1979
Off the Wall
Epic Records | Produced by Quincy Jones
The album that marked Michael Jackson's transition from child star to adult superstar, featuring the legendary first collaboration with Quincy Jones.
Aug 10, 1979
Release Date
20M+
Copies Sold
4
Top 10 Hits
The iconic Off the Wall album artwork
Overview
Off the Wall was a pivotal moment in Michael's career. Produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, it showcased a more mature, sophisticated sound that blended disco, funk, and soul. The album produced four top 10 singles and established Michael as a serious adult artist.
Track List
1Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
6:052Rock with You
3:403Working Day and Night
5:144Get on the Floor
4:395Off the Wall
4:066Girlfriend
3:057She's Out of My Life
3:388I Can't Help It
4:299It's the Falling in Love
3:4810Burn This Disco Out
3:53Interesting Trivia
- 1First collaboration between Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
- 2Michael was disappointed when it only won one Grammy, motivating him to make Thriller even bigger
- 3The album spawned four top 10 singles, a first for a solo artist at the time
- 4Michael wrote three of the songs on the album, including 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough'
- 5It was the first solo album to generate four US top 10 hits
- 6Rolling Stone ranked it #68 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list
Michael in the studio with Quincy Jones