‘Thriller’ single is released
Having previously been released in the UK in November 1983, ‘Thriller’ is released as a single in the US with the Jacksons track ‘Things I Do for You’ from the 1978 album ‘Destiny’ as the B-side. It reached number four on the Billboard charts, and peaked at number 10 in the UK. It becomes the final single to be released from the ‘Thriller’ album and set a new record, making Michael the first artist in history to achieve seven top ten singles from one album.