Vinyl pressings
by Michael Jackson · 1987
Bad was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
68 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 39 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
PAL-40600-1E G1Runout A, variant 1, etched
PBL-40600-1A G1Runout B, variant 1, etched
PAL-40600-1M G1Runout A, variant 2, etched
PBL-40600-1D G1Runout B, variant 2, etched
PAL 44043 IASide A
PBA 44043 IASide B
PAL-40600-2E HuB1Runout side A, etched
PBL-40600-2E HuB1Runout side B, etched
AL 40600Label side A
BL 40600Label side B
450290-1 A5Side A, variant 1
450290-1 B5Side B, variant 1
450290-1 A8Side A, variant 2
450290-1 B9Side B, variant 2
450290-0-A-1 ORLAKESide A runout
450290-0-B-1 ORLAKESide B runout
450290-1 A4 AD2Runout side A, variant 1
450290-1 B5 AD2Runout side B, variant 1
450290-1 A5 AD2Runout side A, variant 2
450290-1 B4 AD2Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | Epic 147.271 / Epic 147-271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Bolivia | Discos CBS SLP 20499First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Epic 231012 / Epic 231.012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Colombia | Epic 19433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Colombia | Epic 19428First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Colombia | Epic 19428First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Colombia | Epic 19428First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | Epic 1033235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Dominican Republic | CBS OE-40600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ecuador | CBS 333-0093 / CBS Columbia 333-0093First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 450290 0First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 450290 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Epic EPC 450290 0First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc, Promo · Promo, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Promo · Promo, Picture disc |
| 1987 | Greece | Epic EPC 450290 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CYA 1212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Sony CPL-1012 / Sony EK - 40600LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Europe | Epic 88697159561 / Sony BMG Music Entertainment 88697159561LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2007 | Europe | Epic 88697159561 / Sony BMG Music Entertainment 88697159561LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
| 2009 | Europe | Epic 88697638731 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP057LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Epic 450290 0LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2012 | Europe | Epic 88725401051LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 2012 | Europe | Epic 887254009528Box Set, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Compilation, Remastered, CD, Album, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, 7", Single | Box Set, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Compilation, Remastered, CD, Album, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, 7", Single |
| 2012 | US | Epic 88725401051 / MJJ Productions 88725401051LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2012 | Europe | Epic 88725 40098 1 / MJJ Productions 88725 40098 1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2012 | US | Epic 8872540098-1 / MJJ Productions 8872540098-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2015 | Europe | Epic 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Epic 88875143741 / MJJ Productions 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Epic 88875143741 / MJJ Productions 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Epic 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | Europe | Epic 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2016 | US | Epic 88875143741 / MJJ Productions 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Epic 88875143741 / MJJ Productions 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Epic 88875143741 / MJJ Productions 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | MJJ Productions 190758664316 / Epic 190758664316LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Epic 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2021 | Europe | Epic 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2022 | Europe | Epic 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2022 | Europe | Epic 88875143741 / Sony Music 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2023 | Europe | Epic 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2026 | Europe | Epic 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2026 | US | Epic 88875143741 / MJJ Productions 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab UD1S 2-06212", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Sony Music 928.008LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| ? | Brazil | Epic 231.012 / Epic 231012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | China | 卡乐 CDLH-53 / 中国唱片 CDLH-53LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Colombia | Epic 19433LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Europe | Epic 88875143741LP, Album, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 450 290 1LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | Hungary | Magyar Hanglemezgyártó Vállalat SLPXL 37169LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
116 vinyl pressings of Bad are listed here, from 45 countries, released between 1987 and 2026.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic E 40600, released August 31, 1987.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E 40600, 9E9-44043, 450290 1, 450290 0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL-40600-1E G1 and PBL-40600-1A G1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
