1980. The Jacksons - Triumph (2016) [24-96] Review

This version was mastered by Mark Wilder at Battery Studios, New York, focusing on maintaining the "vintage analog magic" of the original 1980 recordings. 🎼 Musical Significance

The reissue—and its subsequent 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution digital availability—offers fans a definitive way to experience this era's rich, cinematic production. 💿 Release & Technical Context 1980. The Jacksons - Triumph (2016) [24-96]

The 2016 Japanese Reissue used Blu-spec CD2 technology, which is compatible with standard players but uses a blue laser for more precise manufacturing. This version was mastered by Mark Wilder at

The 24-bit/96kHz version provides significantly more depth and clarity for the album's complex arrangements, including its prominent horn and string sections. originally released on September 26

It was the Jacksons' first #1 album on the Billboard R&B chart since 1971 and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200. 🎧 Essential Tracks 80s music retrospective: The Jacksons' 'Triumph' album

The Jacksons' , originally released on September 26, 1980 , stands as a critical bridge in Michael Jackson’s career, fitting perfectly between the disco-infused success of Off the Wall (1979) and the world-dominating pop of Thriller (1982).