The Jacksons Destiny LP 1978 Epic JE 35552 TML Shake Your Body Michael Jackson

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The Jacksons Destiny LP 1978 Epic JE 35552 TML Shake Your Body Michael Jackson

Item Specifics

• Artist: The Jacksons

• Title: Destiny (Featuring Full 7:59 "Shake Your Body" & "Blame It On The Boogie")

• Label: Epic / CBS Inc.

• Catalog Number: JE 35552 / AL 35552 / BL 35552 / 35552

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

• Release Year: 1978

• Genre: Funk / Soul, Electronic, Pop

• Style: Disco, Funk, Soul, Post-Disco, 70s Pop, Contemporary R&B

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

• Features: US Original 1978 1st Pressing, Columbia Pitman Pressing (P Etched), Mastered at The Mastering Lab (TML-S Stamped), Written, Arranged & Produced by The Jacksons, Gatefold Jacket with Peacock Artwork, Features Uncut 7:59 Version of "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)", Includes Original Studio Console Inner Sleeve

Description

Vintage Original 1978 Epic Records Platinum Landmark Gatefold LP (Columbia Pitman 1st Pressing / Mastered at The Mastering Lab TML-S) Authentic vintage original 1978 US Epic Records first pressing gatefold LP of the pivotal Platinum-certified masterpiece Destiny by The Jacksons (JE 35552).

Musical, Creative & Production Highlights:

• Historic Milestone of Creative Freedom: The pivotal album where The Jacksons took complete artistic control — writing, arranging, and producing the material themselves, setting the stage directly for Michael Jackson's Off The Wall era (#3 Billboard R&B / Platinum).

• Mastered at The Mastering Lab (TML-S): Machine-stamped TML-S in the deadwax (mastered at Doug Sax's renowned facility on the Scully lathe), delivering incredible high-end transparency, dynamic punch, and deep, resonant bass.

• Loaded with Timeless Dancefloor Anthems & Soul Classics:

  • "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" (7:59) — the monumental uncut 8-minute dancefloor powerhouse (#7 Hot 100 / #3 R&B).

  • "Blame It on the Boogie" (3:34) — the infectious, immortal disco-pop anthem (#3 R&B / #8 UK).

  • "Things I Do for You" (4:05) — driving, uptempo funk workout.

  • "Push Me Away" (4:16) & "Destiny" (4:50) — lush, emotive soul ballads featuring Michael's soaring lead vocal delivery.

  • Plus "Bless His Soul" (4:55), "All Night Dancin'" (6:09), and "That's What You Get (For Being Polite)" (4:56).

• Pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, NJ (P stamped/etched in deadwax).

• Features classic dark blue Epic center labels.

Packaging & Completeness:

• Housed in its Original Gatefold Picture Jacket featuring outer monolith and peacock artwork with group portrait across the inside gatefold.

• Complete with its Original Custom Printed Studio Mixing Console Inner Sleeve.

Technical Data

• Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Etched / Stamped): P PAL-35552-1D TML-S

• Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Etched / Stamped): P PBL-35552... TML-S

• Pressing Plant ID: Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, NJ (P)

• Mastering Facility: The Mastering Lab, Hollywood, CA (TML-S stamped)

• Producers, Arrangers & Songwriters: The Jacksons

• Executive Producers: Bobby Colomby & Mike Atkinson

• Recording Studios: Cherokee Recording Studios, Total Experience, Dawnbreaker, Sunset Sound (Los Angeles, CA)

• Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM

• Format: 12" LP Album, Gatefold, Stereo

• Production Text: "EPIC", IS A TRADEMARK OF CBS INC. / MARCA REG. • ℗ 1978 CBS Inc.

Condition Report

• Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition of the vinyl, labels, inner sleeve, and gatefold jacket.

• You will receive the exact item shown in the pictures.

Tracklist

• SIDE 1 (JE 35552 / AL 35552 / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

  1. Blame It on the Boogie (M. Jackson / D. Jackson / E. Krohn) — 3:34

  2. Push Me Away (The Jacksons) — 4:16

  3. Things I Do for You (The Jacksons) — 4:05

  4. Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) (R. Jackson / M. Jackson) — 7:59 (Produced by The Jacksons / ℗ 1978 CBS Inc.)

• SIDE 2 (JE 35552 / BL 35552 / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

  1. Destiny (The Jacksons) — 4:50

  2. Bless His Soul (The Jacksons) — 4:55

  3. All Night Dancin' (R. Jackson / M. Jackson) — 6:09

  4. That's What You Get (For Being Polite) (R. Jackson / M. Jackson) — 4:56 (Produced by The Jacksons / ℗ 1978 CBS Inc.)