Who produced Michael Jackson's 1979 album 'Off the Wall'?

“Who produced Michael Jackson’s 1979 album Off the Wall?” Quincy Jones produced Off the Wall. The album marked the first major studio collaboration between Jones and Jackson, who had met while working on the 1978 film The Wiz.

Released on August 10, 1979, Off the Wall was Jackson’s fifth studio album and his first album for Epic Records. Jones brought together a remarkable group of musicians and songwriters, including Rod Temperton, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney and members of the Los Angeles studio scene. Engineer Bruce Swedien handled the album’s influential recording and mixing work.

Jackson also received co-production credit on the songs he wrote, including “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough,” but Quincy Jones was the album’s principal producer. That distinction explains why the stored answer is correct while acknowledging Jackson’s creative and production contribution.

The album blended disco, funk, pop and R&B. It produced enduring singles such as “Rock with You,” “Off the Wall,” “She’s Out of My Life” and “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough.” Its success established the partnership that continued with Thriller and Bad.