To understand the value of the 2009 FLAC remaster, one must first understand the meticulous production of the 1982 original. Produced by Quincy Jones and co-produced by Michael Jackson, Thriller was designed to be an album where "every song was a killer." The Production Crew Quincy Jones Lead Engineer: Bruce Swedien Synthesizer Arrangements: Rod Temperton, Greg Phillinganes
Furthermore, many "free" FLAC websites embed malware or, ironically, provide fake 128kbps MP3s masquerading as FLAC. The safest, smartest, and most respectful way to own this masterpiece is to pay $12–$15 for the digital download from a reputable high-res store. michael jackson thriller 1982 remastered 2009 flac
HighResAudio provides a remastered 24-bit version focusing on the original 9-track lineup. Collector's Note To understand the value of the 2009 FLAC