UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651100 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
651100-6+A ORLAKERunout side A
651100-6+B ORLAKERunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Bad
by Michael Jackson · 1987
54 pressings21 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronicPop
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.
How to spot a first pressing of Bad
51 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 20 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651155 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
651155 - 6 A1 ⋀Runout, A-side, hand etched/stamped
651155 - 6 B1 ⋀Runout, B-side, hand etched/stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651155 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
651155-7 A4 TY1 DRunout A, variant 1
651155-7 B5 DRunout B, variant 1
651155-7 A4Runout A, variant 2
651155-7 B6Runout B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651155 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
651155 - 6 A2Runout, A-side, hand etched, Variant 1
⋀Runout, A-side, stamped, Variant 1
651155 - 6 B2Runout, B-side, hand etched, Variant 1
651155 - 6 ARunout, A-side, hand etched, Variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651155 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
651155-7 A DamontRunout, side A
651155-7 B5 DamontRunout, side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651155 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
651155 - 6 A1 ⋀Runout, A-side, hand etched
651155 - 6 B1Runout, B-side, hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 54 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s52 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | Epic DEP-556First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Brazil | Epic 64.001First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Brazil | CBS 52.105First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Brazil | CBS 52.105First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Epic 34 07418 / Epic 34-07418First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | Epic 7045457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | Epic 8045458First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Ecuador | CBS No.15First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic 651100 7 / Epic EPC 651100 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651100 7 / Epic 651100 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651100 6 / Epic 651100 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651100 7 / Epic 651100 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Epic EPC 651100 6 / Epic EPC 651100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Epic 651155 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Jamaica | Columbia 34-07418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Epic 651100 7 / Epic EPC 651100 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Malaysia | CBS E 5067", Jukebox, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", Jukebox, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- ABad4:05
- BBad (Dance Remix Radio Edit)4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bad are there?
54 vinyl pressings of Bad are listed here, from 21 countries.
When was Bad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic 651100 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Bad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 651100 6, 651155 6, 651155 7, 49 07462) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 651100-6+A ORLAKE and 651100-6+B ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bad on vinyl worth?
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.
