Which artist won the Album of the Year Grammy in 1984 for "Thriller"?

Michael Jackson won the 1984 Grammy for Album of the Year for Thriller. The award was presented at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards on February 28, 1984, honoring music released during 1983.

Thriller was the centerpiece of Jackson’s extraordinary night: he won eight Grammys, then a record for a single ceremony. The album’s Album of the Year victory was shared in the credits with producer Quincy Jones, but Jackson is the performing artist and the canonical quiz answer.

People sometimes confuse this result with the Record of the Year award from the same ceremony. That award went to “Beat It,” also by Jackson. The Police won Song of the Year for “Every Breath You Take,” while Culture Club won Best New Artist.