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The Thrill of a Lifetime -
Original Master Recording of
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' on the Auction Block
http://www.bonhams.com/entertainment
Headlining the December 20, 2009 Bonhams & Butterfields auction of Entertainment Memorabilia is the original master test proof recording of Michael Jackson's hit song 'Thriller,' 1983. This recording is from the mastering session at Allen Zentz Mastering Studio in Hollywood. The acetate disc features the title song from 'Thriller' along with the instrumental version. Used by Grammy® winning master recording engineer, Bruce Swedien to check the sound quality before Jackson released the single version of his hit song, 'Thriller' in January 1984; the record has only been played once. Included in this consignment is a copy of Mr. Swedien's autobiography, 'Make Mine Music' which devotes a full chapter to the making of 'Thriller'.
Consigned by California State University Summer Arts and donated by Mr. Swedien, this album is being sold to benefit scholarships for students at California State University Summer Arts. The multidisciplinary curriculum offers participants a wide range of course offerings in the visual, performing, and literary arts.
The song 'Thriller' was released in 1982 on Jackson's sixth studio album; the single was released in 1984, and remains one of the best-selling records of all time. The album earned Jackson two Grammy Awards® in 1984 for: 'Record of the Year' and 'Best Rock Vocal Performance' and confirmed his status as one of the preeminent musicians of the late 20th century.
Additional highlights for this auction, including Hollywood, Rock-n-Roll, and Animation memorabilia will be outlined in a later press release. Images are available upon request. The illustrated auction catalog will be online at www.bonhams.com/us in the weeks preceding the sale.
Preview: December 18-19, 2009, Los Angeles
Auction: December 20, 2009, Los Angeles
Press Contact: Jannelle Grigsby, jannelle.grigsby@bonhams.com, (310) 567-7990
NOTES FOR EDITORS
Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. The present company was formed by the merger in November 2001 of Bonhams & Brooks and Phillips Son and Neale UK. In August 2002, the company acquired Butterfields, the principal firm of auctioneers on the West Coast of America. Today, Bonhams offers more sales than any of its rivals, through two major salerooms in London: New Bond Street, and Knightsbridge, and a further seven throughout the UK. Sales are also held in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Boston in the USA; and Switzerland, France, Monaco, Australia, Hong Kong and Dubai. Bonhams has a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 25 countries offering sales advice and valuation services in 50 specialist areas. For a full listing of upcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, go to www.bonhams.com.
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