Michael JacksonBad

Label:

Epic – 504423 2

Format:

CD , Album, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Rhythm & Blues

Tracklist

1 Bad
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Guitar [Digital]Christopher Currell
Organ [Hammond B3 Midi Organ Solo]Jimmy Smith
PercussionMichael Jackson
Synthesizer [Solo], SoloistGreg Phillinganes
4:07
2 The Way You Make Me Feel
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Finger SnapsMichael Jackson
GuitarEric Gale
PercussionOllie E. Brown*
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Larry Williams
4:58
3 Speed Demon
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Jerry Hey
DrumsOllie E. Brown*
EffectsChristopher Currell
EngineerTom Jones (4)
GuitarBill Bottrell
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Eric Persing
Saxophone [Midi Saxophone Solo]Larry Williams
Synthesizer [Vocal]Michael Jackson
4:01
4 Liberian Girl
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Swahili Chant]Caiphus Semenya
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocals]John Barnes
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Steve Porcaro
SynthesizerDavid Paich
Vocals [Swahili Chant]Letta Mbulu
3:53
5 Just Good Friends
Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer & Vocals]Terry Britten
Drum ProgrammingCornelius Mims
DrumsOllie E. Brown*
SynthesizerRhett Lawrence
Synthesizer [Solo], SoloistStevie Wonder
VocalsStevie Wonder
Written-ByTerry Britten
4:07
6 Another Part Of Me
Arranged By [Rhythm & Vocals]Michael Jackson
SynthesizerRhett Lawrence
3:54
7 Man In The Mirror
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocals]Andrae Crouch*
Backing VocalsSiedah Garrett
Backing Vocals [The Andraé Crouch Choir]Voncielle Faggett
Backing Vocals [The Winans]Ronald Winans
FeaturingThe Winans
GuitarDann Huff
Handclaps [Clap]Ollie E. Brown*
KeyboardsGreg Phillinganes
SynthesizerRandy Kerber
Written-BySiedah Garrett
5:19
8 I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Arranged By [Rhythm]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson
BassNathan East
DrumsN'dugu Chancler*
GuitarDann Huff
PianoJohn Barnes
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Steve Porcaro
SynthesizerDavid Paich
VocalsSiedah Garrett
4:12
9 Dirty Diana
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Strings]John Barnes
Arranged By [Synthesizer]Quincy Jones
Claves [Clave' Clapstick]Michael Jackson
Guitar [Solo], SoloistSteve Stevens
SynthesizerRandy Waldman
Synthesizer [Synclavier Synthesis]Denny Jaeger
4:41
10 Smooth Criminal
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
DrumsBruce Swedien
Effects [Synclavier]Michael Rubini*
Handclaps [Clap]Michael Jackson
Piano [Muted Steinway]Kevin Maloney (4)
Voice [Chief Of Police Announcement]Bruce Swedien
4:17
11 Leave Me Alone
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Drum ProgrammingLarry Williams
Synthesizer [Synclavier], Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming]Casey Young
Synthesizer [Vocal]Michael Jackson
4:40
Special Edition Bonus Material
12 Quincy Jones Interview
IntervieweeQuincy Jones
InterviewerDavid Wild
Voice [Introduction]Jason Dietz
4:03
13 Streetwalker 5:49
14 Quincy Jones Interview
IntervieweeQuincy Jones
InterviewerDavid Wild
Voice [Introduction]Jason Dietz
2:53
15 Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu (I Just Can't Stop Loving You)
Written-ByRuben Blades
4:05
16 Quincy Jones Interview
IntervieweeQuincy Jones
2:30
17 Intro To "Fly Away"
VoiceJason Dietz
0:08
18 Fly Away 3:26

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Copyright ©MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Copyright ©Mijac Music
  • Copyright ©WB Music Corp.
  • Copyright ©Good Single Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Yellow Brick Road Music
  • Copyright ©Universal-MCA Music Publishing
  • Copyright ©Aerostation Corporation
  • Distributed BySony Music
  • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
  • Published ByWb Music Corp.
  • Published ByUniversal-MCA Music Publishing
  • Published ByMystical Light Music
  • Produced ForQuincy Jones Productions
  • Produced ForMJJ Productions Inc.
  • Recorded AtWestlake Audio
  • Mixed AtWestlake Audio
  • Mastered AtBernie Grundman Mastering
  • Remastered AtBernie Grundman Mastering
  • Made BySony Music
  • Glass Mastered AtSony DADC

Credits

  • Advisor [Vocal Consultant]Seth Riggs
  • Arranged By [Horns]Jerry Hey (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6, 10)
  • Arranged By [Vocals]Michael Jackson (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 8 to 11)
  • Art Direction [Art Direction: Special Edition]Tony Lane (2)
  • Co-producer [Original Album]Michael Jackson
  • Compiled By [Special Edition Material]Bruce Swedien
  • Contractor, Coordinator [Production Coordinator]Jolie Levine
  • Design [Slipcase Adaptation Design]Andy Engel
  • Design [Special Edition Design]Monster X (3)
  • Directed By [Epic Records Product]Larry Stessel
  • Drum ProgrammingDouglas Getschal (tracks: 1 to 4, 9)
  • DrumsJohn Robinson (2) (tracks: 1 to 4, 9, 10)
  • Edited By [Special Edition]Stuart Brawley
  • Engineer [Additional]Laura Livingston
  • Executive-ProducerMichael Jackson
  • GuitarPaul Jackson, Jr.* (tracks: 6, 9, 11)
  • Keyboards [Synclavier]Christopher Currell (tracks: 1 to 6, 8 to 10)
  • Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing VocalsMichael Jackson (tracks: 1 to 11)
  • Lettering [Bad]Jeffrey Spear
  • Make-UpKaren Faye
  • Mastered ByBernie Grundman
  • Mastered By [Originally Prepared For Compact Disc By]Joe Gastwirt
  • Other [Assistant To Michael Jackson]Mary "May-reeh" Coller
  • Other [Mjj Staff]Bill Bray, Martha Browning, Miko Brando
  • Other [Qjp Staff]Denitria Harris, Donna Bernardo, Louise Velasquez, Madeline Randolph, Nasim Nourian, Portland Benson, Raoul Roach
  • Other [Slam Dunk Sisters]Catherine Ballard, Laura Raynor
  • PercussionPaulinho Da Costa (tracks: 1 to 5, 8)
  • Photography By [Back Cover]Greg Gorman
  • Photography By [Front Cover]Sam Emerson
  • Photography By [Inside Spread]Matthew Rolston
  • Photography By [Special Edition]Sam Emerson
  • Producer [Original Album]Quincy Jones
  • Recorded By [Additional Recording]Matt Forger
  • Recorded By, Mixed ByBruce Swedien
  • Remastered By [Remastered: Special Edition]Bernie Grundman
  • Research [Special Edition Pre-production Research]Matt Foeger
  • SaxophoneLarry Williams (tracks: 1 to 2, 5, 6, 10)
  • SynthesizerMichael Boddicker (tracks: 1 to 5, 9, 10)
  • Technician [Technical Director]Craig Johnson
  • Technician [Westlake Audio Staff]Russ Ragsdale
  • Technician [Westlake Audio Technical Team]Rich Markowitz
  • TrumpetJerry Hey (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6, 10)
  • Written-By, Composed ByMichael Jackson (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 8 to 11, 13, 18)

Notes

Originally released Tuesday, August 25, 1987 by Epic Records (40600) [Booklet]
(40600)

Issued with clear tray and 20 page booklet containing credits, lyrics and photos.

[Back]
Remastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles, California
This package contains previously released material
© 1987, 2001 MJJ Productions Inc./ ℗ 1987, 1993, 2001 MJJ Productions Inc./

[Booklet]
Produced for Quincy Jones Productions
Co-produced for MJJ Productions

Published by Mijac Music (BMI) © 1987
All rights on behalf Mijac Music istered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
except
"Just Good Friends" published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Good Single Ltd. (PRS) © 1987
All rights on behalt of itself and Good Single Ltd. (PRS) istered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
"Man in the Mirror" published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Yellowbrick Road Music (ASCAP)/Universal-MCA Music Publishing (ASCAP)/Aerostation Corp. (ASCAP) © 1987
All rights on behalt of itself and Yellowbrick Road Music istered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
All rights on behalt of itself and Aerostation Corp. istered by Universal-MCA Music Publishing (ASCAP)
"Streetwalker" and "Fly Away" published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI)
"Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu (I Just Can't Stop Loving You)" published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. on behalf of Mijac Music (BMI)/WB Music Corp. on behalf of Mystical Light Music (ASCAP)

Recorded and mixed at Westlake Audio Studios, Los Angeles, California
Special Edition Credits
Album recorded from first session at Westlake New Studios 'D' on Santa Monica Boulevard,
Monday January 5, 1987 through last day of mixing on Thursday July 9, 1987
Originally mastered - Friday 10, 1987, at Bernie Grundmann Mastering, Los Angeles, California
Originally released Tuesday, August 25, 1987 by Epic Records (40600)

Tracks 13 and 18 previously unreleased.
Track 15 previously unavailable in the U.S.
Also contains new interview with producer Quincy Jones discussing the making of "Bad," and new booklet including new photos.

[CD rim]
© 1987, 2001 MJJ Productions Inc./ ℗ 1987, 1993, 2001 MJJ Productions Inc. "Epic" ed Trademark [Epic logo] is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Made in Austria.

Catalogue numbers printed on this product:
EPC 504423 2 on back cover and CD
504423 2 on back cover edges
5044232000 on back cover and disc

Same as Bad (Special Edition) but without slipcase.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 5 099750 442326
  • Barcode (Scanned, EAN-13): 5099750442326
  • Label Code: LC 00199
  • Rights Society: BIEM
  • Rights Society (Boxed): SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: PRS
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