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CreatureSound · 3rd August 2006

Ok Slutz, question for you:

What consoles were used in the tracking and mixing of MJ's Thriller?

I've heard Harrisons & API's were installed at Westlake in '82, where and when most of that record was done.

I ask this because a highly regarded US dealer is trying to sell me a Trident 80C that was allegedly used to track this record. They're selling it for a high premium presumably based upon the board's provenance (well over $35k, fully recapped and new PSUs). They've even come to call it "the Thriller desk" in correspondence.

The problem: according to sources I've found, 80C's were manufactured from 1987-92, obviously long after Thriller was released.

I can't imagine this dealer would risk soiling themselves by being intentionally misleading or flat out lying... but it makes me wary that a shop with such a glowing reputation wouldn't be familiar with the product they're selling.

Anyone have any thoughts, input, advice?

3rd August 2006	#1
CreatureSound Gear interested Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 22 Thread Starter	What consoles were used on Thriller? Ok Slutz, question for you: What consoles were used in the tracking and mixing of MJ's Thriller? I've heard Harrisons & API's were installed at Westlake in '82, where and when most of that record was done. I ask this because a highly regarded US dealer is trying to sell me a Trident 80C that was allegedly used to track this record. They're selling it for a high premium presumably based upon the board's provenance (well over $35k, fully recapped and new PSUs). They've even come to call it "the Thriller desk" in correspondence. The problem: according to sources I've found, 80C's were manufactured from 1987-92, obviously long after Thriller was released. I can't imagine this dealer would risk soiling themselves by being intentionally misleading or flat out lying... but it makes me wary that a shop with such a glowing reputation wouldn't be familiar with the product they're selling. Anyone have any thoughts, input, advice?