As one of the greatest entertainers to have graced this earth, Michael Jackson always remained in a league of his own.

Gaining notoriety as a child alongside his brothers in the Jackson 5, the “Off The Wall” crooner was destined for success and wouldn’t let up until he reached the top. 

According to a recent documentary, “Thriller 40,” Jackson’s sixth studio album was created in response to his disappointment in walking away with only one Grammy for his debut project, “Off The Wall.”

Little did he know that “Thriller,” released on Nov. 29, 1982, by Epic Records, would go on to make history.

“If ‘Thriller’ came out today, it would still be the greatest album ever made,” Will.i.am said in the documentary. “It’s the ultimate blueprint to modern pop music.”

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The film follows Jackson’s journey to creating the timeless tracks featured on the record, including never-before-seen footage such as affirmations the pop star recited to himself daily while making music that has gone on to stand the test of time… even 40 years later.

What’s more, at one point in the movie, it was revealed that what could have been perceived as a huge loss led to Jackson gaining ownership of his masters.

After the “Billie Jean” singer and renowned producer Quincy Jones had officially wrapped the final recordings for “Thriller,” Jones introduced the Indiana native to his longtime friend and director Steven Spielberg, noting Jackson’s love for the character of E.T., according to MJVibe. Spielberg’s movie, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” had been released in June 1982.

Ultimately, the trio worked together on an audiobook album based on the film — one where Jackson told the story of the extra-terrestrial fairy tale.

During the time, Jackson was so excited that it also motivated him to write a song, “Someone in The Dark,” to be featured on the project, per the outlet.

Beyond just the music, MCA, the music label behind Universal Studio, also put together a package to be sold with the audiobook album. This included Jackson’s track made solely for the project, a full-color book, and a poster of the King of Pop pictured with E.T.

With “Thriller” set to be released in November, the only conditions that his label, Epic Records, had was for MCA to delay the audiobook’s release until Christmas and not to release “Someone in The Dark” as a single to avoid any competition with “Thriller.”