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Michael Jackson – Bad
1987 · US · Epic · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 12, 2026
- MMint
- $311.36
- NMNear Mint
- $278.59
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $213.04
- VGVery Good
- $147.49
- G+Good Plus
- $81.94
- GGood
- $49.16
- FFair
- $32.78
- PPoor
- $16.39
58 copies listed on Discogs from $34.08.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- AL 40600BL 40600PAL-40600-1E G1PBL-40600-1A G1PAL-40600-1M G1PBL-40600-1D G1PAL-40600-1J G1PBL-40600-1C G1PAL-40600-1K G1PBL-40600-3B G1PBL-40600-2B G1PAL-40600-1E G2 A2PBL-40600-1A G1 H 12PAL-40600-1F G1 B21PBL-40600-1B D G1PAL-40600-1E G2 C E4-PBL-40600-1B D G2 A2PAL-40600-1M M G1 F3PBL-40600-2B D G1 A16PAL-40600-1M G1 C21PBL-40600-1A D G2 A30PAL-40600-1F G1 E B19PBL-40600-1A M G2 C8PAL-40600-1E G3PAL-40600-1F G1 E B21PBL-40600-1A M G2 F1PAL-40600-1AB G1 E A4PBL-40600-1B G1 E F2PAL-40600-1M G1 C8PBL-40600-1A G2 F2CPAL-40600-1C G1 E Al2PBL-40600-1F M G1 C7PAL-40600-1F G1PAL-40600-1E G2 E E2PBL-40600-1D D G1 D1PAL-40600-1M E G1 C37PBL-40600-1A D G2 A39PAL-40600-1E E G1 A44PBL-40600-1A D G2 A33PBL - 40600-3C G1PAL-40600-1E E G1 A19PBL-40600-1C G1 E A16PAL - 40600 - 1J G1 C3PAL - 40600 - 1D G1 E14PAL-40600-1M G1 A8PBL-40600-1D G1 A28PAL-40600-1G G1 [[ ]] ↓ ↓ ↓ B11PBL-40600-1C D G1 D12PAL-40600-1AC. G1 B28PBL-40600-3B D G1 C9PAL-40600-1E D G3 A33PBL-40600-1A D G1 J10PAL-40600-1E G2 E3PBL-40600-1D G1 A1PAL-40600-1F G1 E B5PBL-40600-1A G1 E H5
- Barcode (Printed)
- 0 7464-40600-1
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 074644060010
- Rights society
- ASCAP, PRS, BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- G(Runouts)
- Manufactured By
- Epic Records
- Record Company
- CBS Inc.
- Recorded At
- Westlake Studios
- Mixed At
- Westlake Studios
- Mastered At
- Bernie Grundman Mastering
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA
Specifications
- Artist
- Michael Jackson
- Genre
- Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Pop Rock, Funk, Soul
- Year
- 1987
- Label
- Epic
- Catalog number
- E 40600
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 7464-40600-1
Tracklist
- A1Bad4:06
- A2The Way You Make Me Feel4:58
- A3Speed Demon4:01
- A4Liberian Girl3:52
- A5Just Good Friends4:05
- B1Another Part Of Me3:53
- B2Man In The Mirror5:18
- B3I Just Can't Stop Loving You4:23
- B4Dirty Diana4:52
- B5Smooth Criminal4:16
- Co-producer
- Michael Jackson
- Coordinator [Production Coordinator], Contractor
- Jolie Levine
- Crew [Epic Records Product Direction]
- Larry Stessel
- Producer
- Quincy Jones
- Mastered By
- Bernie Grundman
- Mixed By, Recorded By
- Bruce Swedien
About this record
The US pressing of Bad carries catalogue number E 40600 or OE 40600 and bears a specific runout matrix — AL 40600 or BL 40600 on side A, PAL-40600-1E G1 or PBL-40600-1A G1 on side B — that identifies it as a Columbia Records Carrollton, GA pressing rather than the European Epic variant (EPC 450290 1 or EPC 450290 2). Demand significantly outpaces supply: 6606 collectors want this pressing against 22400 who own one, yet only 58 copies are listed for sale, creating a steep price gradient from Mint at 311.36 USD down to Poor at 16.39 USD.
What drives its value
The US 1987 pressing commands a wide price range tied entirely to condition. A Mint copy reaches 311.36 USD, while a VG+ drops to 213.04 USD and a VG copy settles at 147.49 USD — the steepest value cliff occurs between NM (278.59 USD) and VG+ (213.04 USD).
The lowest asking price across 58 active listings is 34.08 USD, indicating heavy wear copies dominate the market. The want-to-have ratio of 6606 to 22400 reflects strong collector interest but not scarcity; this original US pressing is far more common than European variants (EPC 450290 1 or EPC 450290 2) or later reissues (2016, 2022 on catalogue 88875143741).
Condition preservation is the sole driver of resale value on this title.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number E 40600 or OE 40600 on the front cover and label. Examine the dead wax on both sides: side A should read AL 40600 or BL 40600, while side B should show PAL-40600-1E G1 or PBL-40600-1A G1, with the G1 suffix indicating the Carrollton pressing plant.
The gatefold includes a printed lyric sleeve and inner sleeve with lyrics; some copies carry a gold promo stamp on the back. The barcode is present.
Grade by visual inspection of the vinyl surface and play-test for audio fidelity; the price guide reflects Mint (311.36 USD) through Poor (16.39 USD) conditions, so accurate grading is essential to pricing.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
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Release notes
Columbia Records, Carrolton pressing, per "G1" or "G2" or "G3" etching in runouts.
Gatefold with printed lyric sleeve.
Some copies have a gold promo stamp on back of sleeve.
Recorded and mixed at Westlake Audio Studios, Los Angeles, California.
Includes inner sleeve with lyrics.
Ⓒ&Ⓟ1987 MJJ Productions Inc.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell the US pressing from the European version?
The US pressing carries catalogue E 40600 or OE 40600 and the Carrollton runout matrix (AL 40600, BL 40600, PAL-40600-1E G1, or PBL-40600-1A G1). European pressings use catalogue EPC 450290 1 or EPC 450290 2 from 1987, or the later reissue catalogue 88875143741 from 2016 and 2022.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 213.04 USD. This represents the midpoint of the market; Mint copies reach 311.36 USD, while VG copies drop to 147.49 USD, so condition grading directly determines resale value.
Why is there such a big price jump between NM and VG+?
NM copies are valued at 278.59 USD versus VG+ at 213.04 USD. The difference reflects collector preference for near-perfect copies; even minor surface marks or sleeve wear drop a record into VG+ territory, and the market penalizes this heavily on a title with 22400 copies in circulation.
What does the G1 marking in the runout mean?
The G1 suffix on the side B matrix (PAL-40600-1E G1 or PBL-40600-1A G1) identifies this as a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA pressing. Different pressings or reissues may carry G2 or G3 suffixes, but this US 1987 original uses G1.
How many copies are currently for sale, and what is the lowest price?
58 copies are listed for sale across the market, with the lowest asking price at 34.08 USD. This suggests most available copies are heavily worn; the price guide shows that Poor condition copies are valued at 16.39 USD, so the lowest listings reflect realistic market clearing prices for well-played records.