5 Facts About the Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller

Recording took seven months The Thriller sessions ran from April to November 1982, a lengthy production period for the era.

The budget was $750,000 That was serious money at the time, but it paid off massively.

It became the best-selling album of all time The investment delivered extraordinary returns, with estimated sales over 100 million copies worldwide.

The budget covered top-tier talent Money went to producers, session musicians, and elaborate arrangements, including contributions from Paul McCartney and Eddie Van Halen.

The cost was modest by today’s standards Adjusted for inflation, $750,000 in 1982 is about $2.3 million today, a fraction of what modern blockbuster albums cost.