Michael Jackson — Bad
Known pressings
43 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
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| 1987 | — | Epic | EK 40600 | CD — original versions |
| 1987 | CA | Epic | EK 40600 | CD |
| 1987 | DE | Epic | EPC 450290 1 | Vinyl |
| 1987 | FR | — | — | CD |
| 1987 | FR | Epic | EPC 450290 1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | GB | Epic | 450290 0 | 12" Vinyl — picture disc |
| 1987 | GB | Epic | 450290 1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | GB | Epic | 450290 4 | Cassette |
| 1987 | JP | Epic | 25·3P-800 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | JP | Epic/Sony | 28 3P-800 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | JP | Epic, Epic/Sony | 32･8P-200 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Epic | E 40600, OE 40600 | 12" Vinyl — promo, gatefold cover w/printed lyric sleeve. |
| 1987 | US | Epic | EK 40600 | CD — single versions |
| 1987 | US | Epic | OE 40600 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | XE | Epic | 450290 2, EPC 450290 2 | CD |
| 1987 | XE | Epic | EPC 450290 1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | XE | Epic | EPC 450290 2 | CD — "DIDP 10645" printed on CD + matrix code |
| 1987 | XE | Epic | EPC 450290 9 | CD — picture label |
| 2001 | DE | Epic | 504423 2, 5044232000, EPC 504423 2 | CD — special edition, made in Austria |
| 2001 | FR | Epic | EPC 504423 2 | CD — special edition |
| 2001 | GB | Epic | EPC 504423 2 | CD — special edition |
| 2001 | MX | Epic | CDIM 504423 | CD — special edition |
| 2001 | US | Epic | EK 66072 | CD — Special Edition |
| 2009 | — | Music on Vinyl, Epic | MOVLP057 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2009 | AU | Epic | 5044232000 | CD — special edition |
| 2009 | JP | Epic | EICP 1196 | CD |
| 2012 | AU | Epic | 88691999702 | CD — 25th anniversary edition |
| 2012 | JP | Epic | EICP 1541–4 | CD — deluxe edition |
| 2012 | US | Epic, Legacy | — | Digital Media — 48kHz/24bit |
| 2012 | US | Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions | 88691999702 | CD — 25th anniversary edition |
| 2012 | US | Epic, Legacy | 88725400952 | CD — 25th anniversary edition |
| 2012 | US | Epic, MJJ Productions, Legacy | 88725400952, 88725400952S1 | CD — Deluxe edition |
| 2012 | XE | Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions | 88691999702 | CD — 25th anniversary edition |
| 2012 | XE | Epic | 8872540098-1 | 12" Vinyl — 25th anniversary edition |
| 2012 | XW | Epic, Legacy | — | Digital Media — 2012 remaster |
| 2012 | XW | Epic, Legacy | [none] | Digital Media |
| 2013 | XE | Epic, Sony Music | 88883772342 | CD — Reissue of 2001 Special Edition |
| 2014 | DE | Epic | — | CD |
| 2014 | JP | Sony Records International | SIXX01843B00Z, SIXX-1843 | Digital Media — deluxe, hi-res audio |
| 2014 | US | Epic | 88875035442 | CD |
| 2016 | XE | Epic, MJJ Productions | — | 12" Vinyl |
| 2026 | XW | Epic, Legacy | — | Digital Media — Dolby Atmos mix |
| — | JP | Epic | SICP 31152 | Blu-spec CD |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Michael Jackson "Bad" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Michael Jackson "Bad" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Michael Jackson "Bad" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Michael Jackson "Bad" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Michael Jackson "Bad" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Michael Jackson "Bad" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Michael Jackson "Bad" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Michael Jackson "Bad" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Michael Jackson "Bad" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Michael Jackson "Bad" audiophile limited CD