"Bad"
Dublin Core
Identifier
VP.06.26.92.002
EPIC - OE 40600
Title
"Bad"
Creator
Jackson, Michael
Contributor
Jones, Quincy (Producer)
Jackson, Michael (Producer)
Swedien, Bruce (Recorder and Mixer)
Gatica, Humberto (Engineer)
Johnson, Craig (Technical Director)
Grundman, Bernie (Mastered)
Lane, Tony (Art Direction)
Donald, Nancy (Art Direction)
Emerson, Sam (Front Cover Photographer)
Gorman, Greg (Back Cover Photographer)
Rolston, Matthew (Inside Spread Photographer)
Spear, Jeffrey ("BAD" Graphic Artist)
Britten, Terry (Songwriter)
Lyle, Graham (Songwriter)
Garrett, Siedah (Songwriter)
Ballard, Glen (Songwriter)
Subject
Music--20th century.
Rhythm and blues music.
Popular music--1981-1990.
Pop/Rock.
Jackson, Michael, 1958-2009.
Epic Records
Description
"Bad" is the seventh studio album by American artist Michael Jackson (b. 1958 - 2009) released on August 31, 1987 by EPIC Records. The album features five Billboard number one singles: "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"; "Bad"; "The Way You Make Me Feel"; "Man in the Mirror"; and "Dirty Diana". "Bad" debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Pop Albums; was nominated for six Grammy's and won two (Best Engineered Recording - Non-Classical for Bruce Sweden and Best Music Video for "Leave Me Alone").
The 14"x14" vinyl cover features an image of Michael Jackson, photographed by American photographer Sam Emerson, in a black leather jacket with silver metal adornments on the front cover. The title "BAD" is illustrated in red graffiti created by graphic artist, Jeffrey Spear; along with the artist's name: "Michael Jackson" in bold black lettering on the right hand side vertically. The back cover features a black and grey photograph of Jackson captured by American photographer, Greg Gorman (b. 1949), along with album track listings and production and contributing information.
The 14"x14" vinyl cover features an image of Michael Jackson, photographed by American photographer Sam Emerson, in a black leather jacket with silver metal adornments on the front cover. The title "BAD" is illustrated in red graffiti created by graphic artist, Jeffrey Spear; along with the artist's name: "Michael Jackson" in bold black lettering on the right hand side vertically. The back cover features a black and grey photograph of Jackson captured by American photographer, Greg Gorman (b. 1949), along with album track listings and production and contributing information.
Publisher
EPIC Records
Rights
All audio and visual parts in the following material are the sole property of EPIC Records.
Medium
33rpm Vinyl Record
Extent
43:59
Type
Sound
Table Of Contents
Side A:
Bad
The Way You Make ME Feel
Speed Demon
Liberian Girl
Just Good Friends
Bad
The Way You Make ME Feel
Speed Demon
Liberian Girl
Just Good Friends
Side B:
Another Part of Me
Man in the Mirror
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Dirty Diana
Smooth Criminal
Another Part of Me
Man in the Mirror
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Dirty Diana
Smooth Criminal
Date Available
1987-08-31
Rights Holder
EPIC Records
Collection
Citation
Jackson, Michael, “"Bad",” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed May 13, 2026, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/1722.