Michael Jackson - Bad
Michael Jackson - Bad Singer: Michael Jackson
Title: Bad
Label: Epic ‎– EK 40600
Type: CD, Album
Country: US
Date of released: 1987
Category: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Ballad, Disco
Size MP3 zip: 1393 mb
Size FLAC zip: 1341 mb
Rating: 3.9✭
Format: MP3 DTS DMF WAV VOX MP2 AHX APE FLAC

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1 Bad
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Christopher Currell, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesBacking Vocals – Michael JacksonDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson Guitar – David Williams Guitar [Digital] – Christopher CurrellKeyboards [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellOther [Rubba] – Christopher CurrellPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaPercussion [How Now Brown Cow] – Michael JacksonSaxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, John Barnes, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Hammond B3 Midi Organ Solo] – Jimmy SmithSynthesizer [Solo] – Greg PhillinganesTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVocals [Solo] – Michael Jackson
4:07
2 The Way You Make Me Feel
Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm] – Michael JacksonArranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Michael JacksonDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson Finger Snaps – Christopher Currell, Michael JacksonGuitar – David Williams , Eric GaleKeyboards [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellPercussion – Ollie E. Brown*, Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Larry WilliamsSaxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, John Barnes, Michael BoddickerTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVocals [Solo] – Michael Jackson
4:59
3 Speed Demon
Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Michael JacksonDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson , Miko Brando, Ollie E. Brown*Effects – Christopher CurrellEngineer [Sounds] – Ken Caillat, Tom Jones Guitar – Bill Bottrell, David Williams Keyboards [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Eric PersingRecorded By [Race Car Intro, Dimensional Recording] – Spherical Sound, Inc.Saxophone – Kim HutchcroftSaxophone [Midi Saxophone Solo] – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, John Barnes, Michael BoddickerSynthesizer [Vocal] – Michael JacksonTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVocals [Solo] – Michael Jackson
4:01
4 Liberian Girl
Arranged By [Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By [Swahili Chant] – Caiphus SemenyaArranged By [Synthesizer] – Jerry Hey, John Barnes, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Michael JacksonChanter [Swahili] – Letta MbuluDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson Keyboards [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Steve PorcaroSynthesizer – David Paich, John Barnes, Larry Williams, Michael BoddickerVocals [Solo] – Michael Jackson
3:54
5 Just Good Friends
Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm] – Graham Lyle, Quincy Jones, Terry BrittenArranged By [Synthesizer] – Graham Lyle, Quincy Jones, Terry BrittenArranged By [Vocal] – Graham Lyle, Quincy Jones, Terry BrittenDrum Programming – Cornelius MimsDrums – Bruce Swedien, Humberto Gatica, Ollie E. Brown*Guitar – Michael LandauKeyboards [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaSaxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Larry Williams, Michael Boddicker, Rhett LawrenceSynthesizer [Solo] – Stevie WonderTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVocals [Duet] – Michael Jackson, Stevie WonderWritten-By – G. Lyle*, T. Britten*
4:08
6 Another Part Of Me
Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonArranged By [Vocal] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Michael JacksonGuitar – David Williams*, Paul Jackson Jr.Keyboards [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellSaxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – John Barnes, Rhett LawrenceTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVocals [Solo] – Michael Jackson
3:55
7 Man In The Mirror
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Glen Ballard, Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – Glen Ballard, Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal] – Andrae Crouch*Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson, Siedah GarrettFeaturing – Siedah Garrett, The Andrae Crouch Choir*, The WinansGuitar – Dann HuffHandclaps – Ollie E. Brown*Keyboards – Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer – Glen Ballard, Randy KerberVocals [Solo] – Michael JacksonWritten-By – G. Ballard*, S. Garrett*
5:19
8 I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – David Paich, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonBass – Nathan EastDrums – Ndugu Chancler*Guitar – Dann HuffKeyboards [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaPiano – John BarnesProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Steve PorcaroRecorded By [Holophonics By] – Hugo ZuccarelliSynthesizer – David Paich, Greg PhillinganesVocals [Duet] – Michael Jackson, Siedah GarrettVocals [Spoken Intro] – Michael Jackson
4:25
9 Dirty Diana
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey, John Barnes, Michael JacksonArranged By [Strings] – John BarnesArranged By [Synthesizer] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Michael JacksonDrum Programming – Douglas GetschalDrums – John Robinson Guitar – David Williams , Paul Jackson Jr.Guitar [Solo] – Steve StevensKeyboards [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellPercussion [Clavé Clapstick] – Michael JacksonSynthesizer – John Barnes, Michael Boddicker, Randy WaldmanVocals [Solo] – Michael Jackson
4:52
10 Smooth Criminal
Arranged By [Horn] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonArranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Michael JacksonDrums – Bill Bottrell, Bruce Swedien, John Robinson Effects [Creaking And Heavy Breathing] – Frank DileoGuitar – David Williams Handclaps – Michael JacksonKeyboards [Synclavier] – Christopher CurrellPiano [Muted Steinway] – Kevin MaloneyRecorded By [Holophonics By] – Hugo ZuccarelliRecorded By [Michael Jackson's Heartbeat] – Dr. Eric Chevlen*Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer – John Barnes, Michael BoddickerTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVocals [Chief Of Police Announcement] – Bruce SwedienVocals [Solo] – Michael Jackson
4:19
11 Leave Me Alone
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael JacksonArranged By [Vocal] – Michael JacksonBacking Vocals – Michael JacksonDrum Programming – Larry WilliamsGuitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Keyboards [Synclavier] – Casey YoungProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Casey YoungSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Larry WilliamsSynthesizer [Vocal] – Michael JacksonVocals [Solo] – Michael Jackson
4:40

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Copyright (c) – MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Distributed By – CBS Records
  • Copyright (c) – Epic
  • Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
  • Published By – Mijac Music
  • Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
  • Published By – Myaxe Music Ltd.
  • Published By – Wb Music Corp.
  • Published By – Good Single Ltd.
  • Published By – Almo Music Corp.
  • Published By – MCA Music Publishing
  • Published By – Aerostation Corporation
  • Published By – Yellow Brick Road Music
  • Recorded At – Westlake Audio
  • Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
  • Produced For – MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Mixed At – Westlake Audio
  • Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering

Credits

  • Art Direction – Tony Lane / Nancy Donald*
  • Co-producer, Vocals – Michael Jackson
  • Contractor – Jolie Levine
  • Coordinator [Production] – Jolie Levine
  • Crew [Assistant To Michael Jackson] – Mary "May-reeh" Coller*
  • Crew [Epic Records Product Direction] – Larry Stessel
  • Crew [Makeup] – Karen Faye
  • Crew [Mjj Staff] – Bill Bray, Martha Browning, Miko Brando
  • Crew [Qjp Staff] – Denitria Harris, Donna Bernardo, Louise Velasquez, Madeline Randolph, Nasim Nourian, Portland Benson, Raoul Roach
  • Crew [Slam Dunk Sisters] – Catherine Ballard, Laura Raynor
  • Directed By [Technical] – Craig Johnson
  • Engineer [Additional] – Humberto Gatica
  • Engineer [Assistant] – Brad Sundberg, Claudio Ordenes, Debbie Johnson, Laura Livingston
  • Management – Frank Dileo Management*
  • Management [Frank Dileo Management] – Meredith Besser
  • Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
  • Mastered By [Preparation For Compact Disc] – Joe Gastwirt
  • Mixed By, Recorded By – Bruce Swedien
  • Music Consultant [Vocal] – Seth Riggs
  • Photography By [Back Cover] – Greg Gorman
  • Photography By [Cover] – Sam Emerson
  • Photography By [Inside Spread] – Matthew Rolston
  • Producer – Quincy Jones
  • Recorded By [Additional] – Bill Bottrell, Brian Malouf, Claudio Ordenes, Craig Johnson, Gary Olazabal, Matt Forger
  • Technician [Westlake Audio Technical Support] – Dan Burns (tracks: Danny Burns), Greg Loskorn, John Sacchetti, Mustafa Locks, Pat Stolz*, Rich Markowitz
  • Typography ["Bad" Lettering] – Jeffrey Spear
  • Written-By – M. Jackson* (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 8 to 11)

Notes

Produced for Quincy Jones Productions.
Co-produced for MJJ Productions.
Recorded and mixed using the "Acusonic Recording Process D"
℗ 1987 MJJ Productions Inc.
© 1987 MJJ Productions Inc. / EPIC® / CBS Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.

Publishers (by track):

© 1987 Mijac Music (BMI) [1 to 4, 6, 8 to 11]
© 1987 Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Music Publishing Corp. (BMI) [1 to 4, 6, 8 to 11]
© 1987 Myaxe Music Ltd. (PRS) [5]
© 1987 Administered by Wb Music Corp. (ASCAP) [5]
© 1987 Good Single Limited (PRS) [5]
© 1987 Adminsitered by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP) [5]
© 1987 MCA Music Publishing [7]
© 1987 Aerostation Corportation [7]
© 1987 Administered by MCA Music Publishing [7]
© 1987 Yellowbrick Road Music [7]

Courtesy appearance:

Sandra Crouch appears courtesy of Light Records
Siedah Garrett, Jimmy Smith and The Winans appears courtesy of Qwest Records
Louis Johnson appears courtesy of A&M Records
Steve Porcaro appears courtesy of CBS Records
Randy Waldman appears courtesy of Artful Balance Records
Larry Williams appears courtesy of RCA Records
Stevie Wonder appears courtesy of Motown Record Corporation

Note:
Michael Jackson's Heartbeat Digitally Processed in the Synclavier [10]

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 0 7464-40600-2
  • Matrix / Runout: 4A EK40600 47 C2

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
EK 40600 Michael Jackson Bad ‎(CD, Album) Epic EK 40600 US 1987
MJ 10 03 Michael Jackson Bad ‎(CD, Album, RE, S/Edition) Epic MJ 10 03 Italy 2010
1033235 Michael Jackson Bad ‎(LP, Album) Epic 1033235 Costa Rica 1987
0103 Michael Jackson Bad ‎(Cass, Album, Unofficial) Bit 0103 Poland 1992
82876 84899 2 Michael Jackson Bad ‎(CD, Album, S/Edition) Sony BMG Music Entertainment 82876 84899 2 Ukraine 2001