Michael Jackson – Bad

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Label:	Epic – 450290 1*
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Gatefold
Country:	UK
Released:	1987
Genre:	Pop
Style:	Disco

Tracklist

A1	Bad Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal Drums – John Robinson (2) Organ [Hammond B3 Midi Solo] – Jimmy Smith Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [Solo] – Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer [Synclavier], Keyboards – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal Drums – John Robinson (2) Organ [Hammond B3 Midi Solo] – Jimmy Smith Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [Solo] – Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer [Synclavier], Keyboards – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Michael Jackson	4:06
A2	The Way You Make Me Feel Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm And Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Eric Gale Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Larry Williams Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm And Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Eric Gale Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Larry Williams Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Michael Jackson	4:58
A3	Speed Demon Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer And Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal Drums – Ollie E. Brown* Guitar – David Williams (4) Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Eric Persing Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Saxophone [Midi Solo] – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [Synclavier], Effects – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer And Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal Drums – Ollie E. Brown* Guitar – David Williams (4) Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Eric Persing Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Saxophone [Midi Solo] – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [Synclavier], Effects – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Michael Jackson	4:01
A4	Liberian Girl Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Swahili Chant] – Caiphus Semenya Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal Drums – John Robinson (2) Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Vocals – Michael Jackson Vocals [Swahili Chant] – Letta Mbulu Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Swahili Chant] – Caiphus Semenya Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal Drums – John Robinson (2) Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Vocals – Michael Jackson Vocals [Swahili Chant] – Letta Mbulu Written-By – Michael Jackson	3:52
A5	Just Good Friends Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer And Vocals] – Terry Britten Drum Programming – Cornelius Mims Drums – Ollie E. Brown* Guitar – Michael Landau Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Rhett Lawrence Synthesizer [Solo] – Stevie Wonder Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Stevie Wonder Written-By – Terry Britten Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer And Vocals] – Terry Britten Drum Programming – Cornelius Mims Drums – Ollie E. Brown* Guitar – Michael Landau Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Rhett Lawrence Synthesizer [Solo] – Stevie Wonder Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Stevie Wonder Written-By – Terry Britten	4:05
B1	Another Part Of Me Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm And Vocals] – Michael Jackson Guitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.* Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm And Vocals] – Michael Jackson Guitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.* Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Michael Jackson	3:53
B2	Man In The Mirror Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Andrea Crouch* Backing Vocals – The Winans Guitar – Dann Huff Handclaps [Clap] – Ollie E. Brown* Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer – Randy Kerber Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Siedah Garrett Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Andrea Crouch* Backing Vocals – The Winans Guitar – Dann Huff Handclaps [Clap] – Ollie E. Brown* Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer – Randy Kerber Vocals – Michael Jackson Written-By – Siedah Garrett	5:18
B3	I Just Can't Stop Loving You Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Bass – Nathan East Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Guitar – Dann Huff Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Piano – John Barnes Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Vocals – Siedah Garrett Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Bass – Nathan East Drums – Ndugu Chancler* Guitar – Dann Huff Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Piano – John Barnes Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Vocals – Siedah Garrett Written-By – Michael Jackson	4:23
B4	Dirty Diana Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Strings] – John Barnes Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.* Guitar [Solo] – Steve Stevens Synthesizer – Randy Waldman Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Vocals, Percussion [Clave Clapstick] – Michael Jackson Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Strings] – John Barnes Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.* Guitar [Solo] – Steve Stevens Synthesizer – Randy Waldman Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Vocals, Percussion [Clave Clapstick] – Michael Jackson Written-By – Michael Jackson	4:52
B5	Smooth Criminal Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drums – John Robinson (2) Effects [Creaking And Heavy Breathing] – Frank Dileo Effects [Holophonics] – Hugo Zuccarelli Guitar – David Williams (4) Piano [Muted Steinway] – Kevin Maloney (4) Recorded By [Michael Jackson's Heartbeat] – Eric Chevlen, Dr.* Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Michael Jackson Voice [Chief Of Police Announcement] – Bruce Swedien Written-By – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson Arranged By [Vocals] – Michael Jackson Drums – John Robinson (2) Effects [Creaking And Heavy Breathing] – Frank Dileo Effects [Holophonics] – Hugo Zuccarelli Guitar – David Williams (4) Piano [Muted Steinway] – Kevin Maloney (4) Recorded By [Michael Jackson's Heartbeat] – Eric Chevlen, Dr.* Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell Trumpet – Jerry Hey Vocals – Michael Jackson Voice [Chief Of Police Announcement] – Bruce Swedien Written-By – Michael Jackson	4:16

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MJJ Productions Inc.
Copyright © – MJJ Productions Inc.
Distributed By – CBS Records
Distributed By – CBS Disques S.A.
Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Produced For – MJJ Productions
Printed By – Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.
Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Published By – Good Single Ltd.
Published By – MCA Music Ltd.
Recorded At – Westlake Audio
Mixed At – Westlake Audio
Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
Pressed By – CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton

Credits

Art Direction – Tony Lane / Nancy Donald*
Co-producer – Michael Jackson
Coordinator – Jolie Levine
Engineer – Humberto Gatica
Engineer [Assistant] – Laura Livingston
Lacquer Cut By – AD*
Lettering ["Bad" Lettering] – Jeffrey Spear
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Photography By [Back Cover] – Greg Gorman
Photography By [Front Cover] – Sam Emerson
Photography By [Inside Spread] – Matthew Rolston
Producer – Quincy Jones
Recorded By [Additional] – Matt Forger
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien

Notes

Recorded and mixed at Westlake Audio Studios, Los Angeles, California.

Includes inner sleeve with lyrics.

©&℗ 1987 MJJ Productions Inc.

Runouts are hand etched except for "AD2" which is stamped (and oriented upside down relative to the etched part).

A version exists with identical sleeve but without the asterisk after the catalogue number on the label Bad

Some full retail copies were put out with a gold stamp on the back of sleeve which states "Property of CBS demonstration only not for sale".
Some copies would be pulled from distribution, stamped, and then sent out to stores, radio stations and other assorted industry works.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 5 099745 029013
Barcode (Scanned): 5099745029013
Rights Society: MS/BIEM
Label Code: LC 0199
Price Code (Boxed): PX
Price Code (Boxed): CB 291
Price Code (Circled): 58
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): 450290-1 A4 AD2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): 450290-1 B5 AD2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): 450290-1 A5 AD2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): 450290-1 B4 AD2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3): 450290-1 A6 AD2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 3): 450290-1 B6 AD2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 4): 450290-1-A8 AD2 :) D
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 4): 450290-1 B9 C
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 5): 450290-1·A4 AD2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 5): 450290-1-B4 AD2

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Bad (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)	Epic	EPC 450290 1, OE 40600	Europe	1987
Recently Edited	Bad (LP, Album, Picture Disc)	Epic	EPC 450290 0	Europe	1987
Recently Edited	Bad (Cassette, Album, Club Edition, CrO2)	Epic	OET 40600	Canada	1987
Recently Edited	Bad (Cassette, Album)	Epic	450290 4	UK	1987
Recently Edited	Bad (LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing, Gatefold)	Epic	E 40600, OE 40600	US	1987