time for my THRILLER 45 question again

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Can anyone confirm if they have a copy of Thriller on 45 that INCLUDES Vincent Price's rap?

My copy does not have eet :(
 
If the record is not longer than 5 minuets then you can get a custom 7" jukebox record made. If it's too long and your good at editing music you can cut the song down to fit and leave the rap part in the song or for a long song you could put half on one side and the other half on side two. I think the song American Pie came that way because it was a long song. It's a little pricey but if you want a song on the juke box that was never put on a 45 rpm then it's the only way to go. I have had 2 made and they sound great.
http://www.customrecords.com/custom_made_45rpm_jukebox_phonograph_records.html
 
I don't get why Price would dispute royalties if he said he turned it down and accepted $20000 instead.
 
From what I've heard, there was no dispute with Vincent Price, and no limitation in his contract about the use of the 'rap'.

Since the original track was about 6 minutes long, it seems reasonable that it would be edited down for the 45.


EDIT: I checked on discogs.com, they list one US release 45 with the 'rap':
http://www.discogs.com/Michael-Jackson-Thriller-With-Rap/release/1605111
I hope you find one!

2nd EDIT: Sent you a PM!
 
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