10 "Thriller" GIFs on the Anniversary of Michael Jackson's Most Important Album

Thriller turns 30.

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It's the album that made Michael Jackson a star. And depending on who you ask, it's also the most important record of Jackson's history-defining career. From "Beat It" to "Billie Jean" to "P.Y.T." this is a once-in-a-lifetime type of album. Today, Thriller turns 30! And to celebrate its milestone—no Jackson album has quite endured like Thriller—we honor The King of Pop in GIF form. Enjoy!

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Michael Jackson in the "Thriller" video

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Michael Jackson in the "Thriller" video.

Michael Jackson performing "Human Nature" on the Bad World Tour

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Michael Jackson performing "Human Nature" on the Bad World Tour.

Michael Jackson in the "Thriller" video

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Michael Jackson in the "Thriller" video.

Michael Jackson in the "Beat It" video

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Michael Jackson in the "Beat It" video.

Michael Jackson in the "Thriller" video

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Michael Jackson in the "Thriller" video.

Michael Jackson in the "Billie Jean" video

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Michael Jackson in the "Billie Jean" video.

Michael Jackson performing "Human Nature" live

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Michael Jackson performing "Human Nature" live.

Michael Jackson in the "Thriller" video

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Michael Jackson in the "Thriller" video.

Michael Jackson performing in the "Billie Jean" videl

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Michael Jackson performing in the "Billie Jean" video.

Michael Jackson in the "Thriller" video

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Michael Jackson in the "Thriller" video.

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