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1	Bad Arranged By [Rhythm] – Christopher Currell, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesGuitar [Digital] – Christopher CurrellOrgan [Hammond B3 Midi Organ Solo] – Jimmy SmithPercussion – Michael JacksonSynthesizer [Solo] – Greg Phillinganes	4:07
2	The Way You Make Me Feel Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael JacksonFinger Snaps – Christopher Currell, Michael JacksonGuitar – Eric GalePercussion – Ollie E. Brown*Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Larry Williams	4:58
3	Speed Demon Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – Jerry HeyDrums – Miko Brando, Ollie E. Brown*Effects – Christopher CurrellEngineer – Ken Caillat, Tom Jones Guitar – Bill BottrellProgrammed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Eric PersingSaxophone [Midi Saxophone Solo] – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer [Vocal] – 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 [Vocals] – John BarnesProgrammed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve PorcaroSynthesizer – David PaichVocals [Swahili Chant] – Letta Mbulu	3:53
5	Just Good Friends Arranged By [Rhythm, Synthesizer & Vocals] – Graham Lyle, Quincy Jones, Terry BrittenDrum Programming – Cornelius MimsDrums – Bruce Swedien, Humberto Gatica, Ollie E. Brown*Guitar – Michael LandauSynthesizer – Rhett LawrenceSynthesizer [Solo] – Stevie WonderVocals – Stevie WonderWritten-By – Graham Lyle, Terry Britten	4:07
6	Another Part Of Me Arranged By [Rhythm & Vocals] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonSynthesizer – Rhett Lawrence	3:54
7	Man In The Mirror Arranged By [Rhythm] – Glen Ballard, Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – Glen Ballard, Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – Andrae Crouch*Backing Vocals – Andrae Crouch*, Siedah GarrettBacking Vocals [The Andraé Crouch Choir] – Alfie Silas, Andrew Gouche'*, Francine Howard, Geary Faggett, Jean Johnson, Linda Green, Maxi Anderson, Perry Morgan, Rose Banks, Sandra Crouch, Voncielle FaggettBacking Vocals [The Winans] – Carvin Winans, Marvin Winans, Michael Winans, Ronald WinansFeaturing – The Andrae Crouch Choir*, Siedah Garrett, The WinansGuitar – Dann HuffHandclaps [Clap] – Ollie E. Brown*Keyboards – Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer – Glen Ballard, Randy KerberWritten-By – Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett	5:19
8	I Just Can't Stop Loving You Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer] – David Paich, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonBass – Nathan EastDrums – N'dugu Chancler*Guitar – Dann HuffPiano – John BarnesProgrammed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Steve PorcaroSynthesizer – David PaichVocals – Siedah Garrett	4:13
9	Dirty Diana Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey, John Barnes, Michael JacksonArranged By [Strings] – John BarnesArranged By [Synthesizer] – John Barnes, Michael Jackson, Quincy JonesClaves [Clave' Clapstick] – Michael JacksonGuitar [Solo] – Steve StevensSynthesizer – Randy WaldmanSynthesizer [Synclavier Synthesis] – Denny Jaeger	4:41
10	Smooth Criminal Arranged By [Rhythm] – John Barnes, Michael JacksonDrums – Bill Bottrell, Bruce SwedienEffects [Synclavier] – Denny Jaeger, Michael Rubini*Handclaps [Clap] – Michael JacksonPiano [Muted Steinway] – Kevin MaloneyRecorded By [Michael Jackson's Heartbeat] – Dr. Eric Chevlen*Voice [Chief Of Police Announcement] – Bruce Swedien	4:17
11	Leave Me Alone Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael JacksonDrum Programming – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer [Synclavier], Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Casey YoungSynthesizer [Vocal] – Michael Jackson	4:40
Special Edition Bonus Material
12	Voice- Over Intro - Quincy Jones Interview # 1 Interviewee – Quincy JonesInterviewer – David WildVoice [Introduction] – Jason Dietz	4:03
13	Streetwalker	5:49
14	Voice- Over Intro - Quincy Jones Interview # 2 Interviewee – Quincy JonesInterviewer – David WildVoice [Introduction] – Jason Dietz	2:53
15	Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu (I Just Can't Stop Loving You) Written-By – Michael Jackson, Ruben Blades	4:05
16	Quincy Jones Interview # 3 Interviewee – Quincy Jones	2:30
17	Voice - Over Intro - Fly Away Voice – Jason Dietz	0:08
18	Fly Away	3:27

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – MJJ Productions Inc.
• Copyright (c) – MJJ Productions Inc.
• Made By – Sony Music
• Distributed By – Sony Music
• Published By – Mijac Music
• Published By – WB Music Corp.
• Published By – Good Single Ltd.
• Published By – Yellow Brick Road Music
• Published By – Universal-MCA Music Publishing
• Published By – Aerostation Corporation
• Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
• Recorded At – Westlake Audio
• Mixed At – Westlake Audio

Credits

• 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] – David Coleman , Nancy Donald, Tony Lane
• Co-producer [Original Album] – Michael Jackson
• Compiled By [Special Edition Material] – Bruce Swedien
• Contractor, Other [Production Coordinator] – Jolie Levine
• Design [Slipcase Adaptation Design] – Andy Engel
• Design [Special Edition Design] – David Coleman , Monster X
• Directed By [Epic Records Product] – Larry Stessel
• Drum Programming – Douglas Getschal (tracks: 1 to 4, 9)
• Drums – John Robinson (tracks: 1 to 4, 9, 10)
• Edited By [Special Edition] – Rob Hererra, Stuart Brawley
• Engineer [Additional] – Brad Sundberg, Claudio Ordenes, Debbie Johnson , Humberto Gatica, Laura Livingston
• Executive-producer [Special Edition] – Bruce Swedien, Michael Jackson
• Guitar – David Williams (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 9, 10), Paul Jackson, Jr.* (tracks: 6, 9, 11)
• Keyboards [Synclavier] – Christopher Currell (tracks: 1 to 6, 8 to 10)
• Lead Vocals [Solo Vocals], Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1 to 11)
• Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
• Mastered By [Originally Prepared For Compact Disc By] – Joe Gastwirt
• Mastered By [Remastered: Special Edition] – Bernie Grundman
• Other [Assistant To Michael Jackson] – Mary "May-reeh" Coller
• Other [Makeup] – Karen Faye
• 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
• Other [Vocal Consultant] – Seth Riggs
• Percussion – Paulinho 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] – Harrison Funk, Sam Emerson
• Producer [Original Album] – Quincy Jones
• Recorded By [Additional Recording] – Bill Bottrell, Brian Malouf, Claudio Ordenes, Craig Johnson, Gary Olazabal, Matt Forger
• Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
• Research [Special Edition Pre-production Research] – Al Quaglieri, Matt Foeger
• Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6, 10), Larry Williams (tracks: 1 to 2, 5, 6, 10)
• Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 8, 11), John Barnes (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 9, 10), Larry Williams (tracks: 4, 5, 11), Michael Boddicker (tracks: 1 to 5, 9, 10)
• Technician [Technical Director] – Craig Johnson
• Technician [Westlake Audio Staff] – Brad Sundberg, Darryl Dobson, Debbie Jenkins, Glenn Phoenix, Greg Davids, Mark Hagen, Matt Freeman , Raff Sanchez, Russ Ragsdale
• Technician [Westlake Audio Technical Support Team] – Danny Burns*, Greg Loskorn, John Sacchetti, Mustafa Locks, Pat Stolz*, Rich Markowitz
• Trumpet – Gary Grant (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6, 10), Jerry Hey (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6, 10)
• Typography [Lettering: Bad] – Jeffrey Spear
• Written-By, Composed By – Michael Jackson (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 8 to 11, 13, 18)

Notes

Cardboard gatefold sleeve mini-LP replica.
Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions.
Co-produced by Michael Jackson for MJJ Productions.

Published by Mijac Music (BMI) © 1987
All rights on behalf Mijac Music administered 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) administered 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 administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
All rights on behalt of itself and Aerostation Corp. administered 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 by Bruce Swedien,using the "Acusonic Recording Process D"

Originally mastered on Friday, July 10, 1987, at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles, California
Remastered at Bernie Grundman 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".

© 1987 MJJ Productions Inc./℗ 1987, 1993, 2001 MJJ Productions Inc./Manufactured by Sony Music Japan International Inc."Epic" is a Trademark.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (String): 4547366047479
• Barcode (Text): 4 547366 047479
• Rights Society: JASRAC

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
9771128-608225 - 40004	Michael Jackson	Bad ‎(CD, Album, RE, Dig)	Epic, MJJ Productions	9771128-608225 - 40004	Italy	2014
EPC 450290 0	Michael Jackson	Bad ‎(LP, Album, Pic)	Epic	EPC 450290 0	Europe	1987

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