Michael receives large Thriller royalty cheque

Michael receives large Thriller royalty cheque
Tuesday, 14 May 1985
Business Thriller
It is reported that Michael receives a royalty cheque from Epic Records for sales of Thriller.
Album
Thriller
People
Michael Jackson
Source
Adrian Grant, Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary 1958-2009, p. 94

It is reported that Michael Jackson receives a large royalty cheque from Epic Records for sales of Thriller.

The report is another reminder of the album’s extraordinary commercial power well after its original release. By 1985, Thriller is still shaping Michael’s business position and public profile.

This page should be expanded with the reported amount, the original publication and any confirmation from trade sources.

Date
Tuesday, 14 May 1985
Related album
Thriller
Source
Adrian Grant, Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary 1958-2009, p. 94

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