Michael JacksonBilly Jean / Largate (Beat It)

Label:

Epic – SCL-45,040

Series:

Sonido Disco (3)

Format:

Vinyl , 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Misprint, Stereo , Red Translucent

Country:

Mexico

Released:

Genre:

Funk / Soul

Style:

Disco

Tracklist

A Billy Jean 6:19
B Largate (Beat It) 5:41

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyCBS/Columbia Internacional, S.A.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Epic Records
  • Manufactured ByCBS/Columbia Internacional, S.A.
  • Produced ForQuincy Jones Productions

Credits

  • Co-producerMichael Jackson
  • ProducerQuincy Jones
  • Written-ByM. Jackson*

Notes

Issued in an Epic "Sonido Disco" die-cut sleeve which reads:
Edición Limitada
Para Coleccionistas
Version Especial 33 ⅓

Additional text on the back of the sleeve:
Hecho en Mexico por
CBS/Columbia Internacional, S.A.
Av. 16 De Septiembre No. 784
Naucalpan, Mex.
[Epic logo] Marca Registrada

Misprint on A-side title printed on label as "BILLY JEAN", instead of "Billie Jean"
B-side title printed on label as "LARGATE (Beat It)".

Other info from labels:
℗ 1982 Epic Records (USA)
Versión especial del LP "Thriller" LNS-17406
CBS/Columbia Internacional, S.A.
Hecho en Mexico [Epic logo] Marca Registrada

Durations printed on the labels verified as correct by playing & timing the record. As compared to the LP versions:
"Billie Jean" repeats the section from approx. 1:11 to 2:33 (starting with "Be careful what you do") one extra time.
"Beat It" repeats the section from approx. 2:07 to 3:30 (the guitar solo plus a little before & after) one extra time.

Both tracks are unique to this release (and the translucent green edition).

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Label, Side A): 02-52-7654
  • Matrix / Runout (Label, Side B): 02-52-7655
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side A): 02-52-7654-1A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, Side B): 02-52-7655-1A

Other Versions (5 of 17)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
New Submission
Billy Jean / Lárgate = Beat It (7", 45 RPM, Single) Epic SC-72010 Mexico 1982
New Submission
Billie Jean (7", 33 ⅓ RPM) Epic 46.563, 46563 Brazil 1982
New Submission
Billie Jean / Vete (12", White) CBS 833-0025 Ecuador 1983
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Billy Jean / Largate = Beat It (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo, Green Translucent) Epic SCL 45,040 Mexico 1983
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Billie Jean / Beat It - Titres Enchaînés (12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Mixed, Promo) Epic SDC 11009 1983

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Reviews

  • MikePokorny's avatar
    MikePokorny
    Billie Jean is the album mix (4:54 minutes instead of the 6:23 minutes mix). Label says "Billy Jean 6:19" tho. Is this a missprint or did some come with the extended mix?
    • charlesrecords's avatar
      charlesrecords
      picture sleeve issued by Mexican radio network "Grupo Acir" and distributed to listeners as a giveaway.

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