Michael Jackson – Bad

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Genre:	Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Pop Rock, Funk, Soul
Year:	1987

Tracklist

		Bad	4:06
		The Way You Make Me Feel	4:58
		Speed Demon	4:01
		Liberian Girl	3:52
		Just Good Friends	4:05
		Another Part Of Me	3:53
		Man In The Mirror	5:18
		I Just Can't Stop Loving You	4:23
		Dirty Diana	4:52
		Smooth Criminal	4:16

Credits (20)

Nancy Donald
Art Direction
Tony Lane (2)
Art Direction
Michael Jackson
Co-producer
Brad Sundberg
Engineer [Assistant]
Claudio Ordenes
Engineer [Assistant]
Debbie Johnson (2)
Engineer [Assistant]

Notes

Re-issues of Bad feature a number of changes when compared to the original 1987 release:

"Bad" – The original mix was replaced with the 7" Single Mix. The most notable difference is the lack of horns in all the choruses except for the last two. Horns are also missing from the second and third pre-choruses. The rhythm guitar during the choruses is also turned up along with the hi hats.

"The Way You Make Me Feel" – The full length remix used for the single with louder vocals and ad libs added to the end replaced the original album mix.

"I Just Can't Stop Loving You" omits Michael Jackson's spoken intro.

"Dirty Diana" is replaced with the single edit of the song.

"Smooth Criminal" went through two changes on the album. It was remixed to make the kick drum heavier and the bass synth fatter. The quick-sequenced synclavier behind the bass has been rendered mono as well. The first version of this mix left the breathing intact, but was later removed after some time.

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Bad LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold	Epic – EPC 450290 1	Europe	1987	Europe — 1987
	Bad LP, Album, Picture Disc	Epic – EPC 450290 0	Europe	1987	Europe — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad Cassette, Album, Club Edition, CrO2	Epic – OET 40600	Canada	1987	Canada — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad Cassette, Album	Epic – 450290 4	UK	1987	UK — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing, Gatefold	Epic – E 40600, Epic – OE 40600	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad CD, Album, Stereo	Epic – EK 40600	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad Cassette, Album	Epic – EPC 450290 4	Europe	1987	Europe — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Gatefold	Epic – EPC 450290 1	Portugal	1987	Portugal — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Gatefold	Epic – OE 40600, Epic – 40600	Canada	1987	Canada — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Gatefold	Epic – 450290 1	UK	1987	UK — 1987
	Bad LP, Album, Gatefold	Epic – EPC 450290 1	Greece	1987	Greece — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album	Epic – 231.012, Epic – 231012	Brazil	1987	Brazil — 1987
	Bad Cassette, Album	Suzy – EPC 40-450290 1, Epic – EPC 40-450290 1	Yugoslavia	1987	Yugoslavia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Picture Disc	Epic – 9E9-44043	US	1987	US — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album	Gong – SLPXL 37169, Epic – SLPXL 37169	Hungary	1987	Hungary — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad CD, Album, Picture Disc	Epic – EPC 450290 9	Europe	1987	Europe — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Gatefold	Epic – EPC 450290 1, Suzy – EPC 450290 1	Yugoslavia	1987	Yugoslavia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold	Epic – EPC 450290 1 (SE)	Spain	1987	Spain — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Gatefold	Epic – BAD L1, Epic – 40600	South Africa	1987	South Africa — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album	Epic – 147.271, Epic – 147-271	Argentina	1987	Argentina — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album	Discos CBS – SLP 20499	Bolivia	1987	Bolivia — 1987
	Bad LP, Album	Epic – LNS-450290	Mexico	1987	Mexico — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Gatefold	CBS/Sony – CYA 1212	Hong Kong	1987	Hong Kong — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album	Epic – 19433	Colombia	1987	Colombia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album	Epic – KJPL-0555 (OE-40600), Jigu Records Corporation – KJPL-0555 (OE-40600)	South Korea	1987	South Korea — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Picture Disc	Epic – 450290 0	UK	1987	UK — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album	Epic – EPIC-327	Venezuela	1987	Venezuela — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad CD, Album, Special Edition	Epic – CD EPC 69007, Epic – EPC 450290 2	Spain	1987	Spain — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album	Epic – 19428	Colombia	1987	Colombia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad Cassette, Album, Slipcase	Jigu Records – KJPK-0555	South Korea	1987	South Korea — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Gatefold	Epic – EPC 450290 1	Italy	1987	Italy — 1987	New Submission
	Bad LP, Album	Epic – 7001-1	Uruguay	1987	Uruguay — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Gatefold	CBS – CBS 450 290-1	Israel	1987	Israel — 1987
	Bad LP, Album	Epic – 1033235	Costa Rica	1987	Costa Rica — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad CD, Album	Epic – EPC 450290 2	Europe	1987	Europe — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad LP, Album, Gatefold	Epic – 450290 1	Australia	1987	Australia — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad Cassette, Album	Suzy – EPC 40-450290 1, Epic – 450290	Yugoslavia	1987	Yugoslavia — 1987
	Bad LP, Album, Picture Disc, Promo	Epic – EPC 450290 0	France	1987	France — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad CD, Album, Misprint	Epic – EK 40600	Canada	1987	Canada — 1987	Recently Edited
	Bad CD, Album	Epic – EPC 450290 2	Europe	1987	Europe — 1987	Recently Edited

Reviews

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MJJpro May 26, 2023
referencing Bad (CD, Album) EK 40600
Fake. This doesn’t have the original 1987 mixes. Bad. I’m sad.
camiramirezc May 20, 2023
referencing Bad (LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue) 19075866431I1
Good Picture Vinyl. Good sound and the images on both sides of the disc are good and coherent, not as the dangerous picture disc where the images are resized and looks pixelated. This one sound more than acceptable for me. I think it is a nice picture disc for your collection
m.eppler May 6, 2023
referencing Bad (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) EPC 450290 1
Great album by Michael Jackson. Released in 1987 and a masterpiece by MJ! You often get it in good condition!
deezycolon Apr 22, 2023
referencing Bad (LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing, Gatefold) E 40600
One of the best music in the world but physically album cover has it’s little writings
Yopico Apr 22, 2023
referencing Bad (LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold, 180g) 88875143741
L’un des meilleurs albums de MJ, dommage que sur cette rééditions les dernières pistes se distordent un peu… ce qui est récurent sur les rééditions j’ai l’impression.
Dzubox Apr 15, 2023
referencing Bad (LP, Album, Gatefold) EPC 450290 1
This is a dynamit of a production. The recording and pressing are really good and the whole album sounds amazing and even better than Thriller.
Kirky70 Apr 10, 2023
referencing Bad (LP, Album, Gatefold) 450290 1
Picked this up for a bargain $15 NZD. Music hasn’t aged well in that it wouldn’t hold up to a timeless Led Zep or Pink Floyd for example. Very 80’s time warp.
That said say what you want about MJ he certainly was talented and side two has the memorable Man in the Mirror, Dirty Diana and Smooth criminal. Pressed beautifully, dynamic soundstage!! If you can pick up cheap enough it will be a great trip down memory lane!
lainuel Apr 8, 2023
referencing Bad (CD, Album) EK 40600
this is the heavily criticised 2012 remaster version. steer clear of this pressing,
Alex____ Mar 28, 2023
referencing Bad 25 (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 gram, 2×LP, 180 gram, All Media, Limited Edition, Triple-Gatefold Jacket) 8872540098-1
The audio on Just Good Friends does seem to be compressed to some extent but that may just be to Leave Me Alone onto the disk, otherwise great pressing!
Frank-D-462 Mar 24, 2023
referencing Bad (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) EPC 450290 1
Hallo ,
Habe von einem Kollegen einigen LPs geschenkt bekommen . BAD von Michael Jackson ist ebenfalls dabei . Die LP ist in einem recht guten Zustand , auf der Rückseite ist oben rechts ein Aufkleber angebracht mit der Aufschrift Club Edition EPC 15 058-1 ( 07-150581-20 ) Könnt ihr mir sagen was der bedeutet ?

Fruß Frank