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Michael Jackson – Dangerous
1991 · US · Epic · CD Album
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- DIDP-076603 4 ✧ ✧✧ ✧✧✧✧✧DIDP-076603 8 ✧ ✧✧ ✧✧✧✧✧DIDP-076603 11 ✧ ✧✧ ✧✧✧✧✧DIDP-076603 6 ✧ ✧✧ ✧✧✧✧✧DIDP-076603 3 ✧ ✧✧ ✧✧✧✧✧DIDP-076603 10 ✧ ✧✧ ✧✧✧✧✧
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7464-45400-2
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 074644540024
- SPARS Code
- DAD / AAD(Both on rear and disc)
- Pressing Plant ID
- ☆['D' logo]☆(Mould on inner hub)
- Record Company
- Sony Music
- Record Company
- Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Recorded At
- Ocean Way Recording
- Mixed At
- Ocean Way Recording
- Recorded At
- Record One, Los Angeles
- Mixed At
- Record One, Los Angeles
- Recorded At
- Larrabee Sound Studios
- Mixed At
- Larrabee Sound Studios
- Recorded At
- Westlake Studios
- Recorded At
- Smoketree Ranch
Specifications
- Artist
- Michael Jackson
- Genre
- Electronic, Hip Hop, Rock, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Pop Rap, Pop Rock, Disco, Contemporary R&B
- Year
- 1991
- Label
- Epic, MJJ Productions
- Catalog number
- EK 45400
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 7464-45400-2
Tracklist
- 1Jam5:38
- 2Why You Wanna Trip On Me5:24
- 3In The Closet6:31
- 4She Drives Me Wild3:41
- 5Remember The Time4:00
- 6Can't Let Her Get Away5:01
- 7Heal The World6:23
- 8Black Or White4:15
- 9Who Is It6:35
- 10Give In To Me5:28
- 11Will You Be There7:39
- 12Keep The Faith5:56
- 13Gone Too Soon3:22
- 14Dangerous7:00
- Co-producer
- Bill Bottrell
- Co-producer
- Bruce Swedien
- Illustration
- Mark Ryden
About this record
The 1991 US CD pressing of Dangerous carries matrix stamps from DADC pressing plants marked DIDP-076603, distinguishing it from the later reissue that added SID codes to the dead wax. Community demand is substantial—336 collectors want this title against 776 who own it—a ratio that reflects both its canonical status and the prevalence of multiple pressings in circulation.
What drives its value
The 1991 Dangerous CD holds steady appeal in the collector market, with 776 copies held against 336 active want-list entries. The absence of SID codes in the dead wax is the key differentiator from the reissue variant (catalogue 9278534), making original-pressing verification straightforward via the DIDP-076603 matrix.
As a US Epic/MJJ Productions release on catalogue EK 45400, this pressing sits at the foundation of the album's discography; its value derives primarily from originality rather than rarity—the wide ownership base means copies circulate regularly, keeping prices moderate compared to limited regional variants. The 14-track album spans Electronic, Hip Hop, Rock, and Funk/Soul across Pop Rap, Pop Rock, Disco, and Contemporary R&B styles, broadening its appeal across genre collectors.
Condition and matrix verification matter more than scarcity for this pressing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number EK 45400 on the spine and case, paired with the copyright and manufacturing marks: © and ℗ 1991 MJJ Productions Inc., with 'Manufactured by EPIC, a division of Sony Music' printed on the back. Examine the disc's dead wax for the matrix string DIDP-076603 followed by a single digit (4, 8, 11, or 6) and the symbol sequence ✧ ✧✧ ✧✧✧✧✧—this exact pattern confirms the 1991 pressing.
The presence of SID codes in the runout indicates the later reissue; the original has none. The barcode appears on the back case.
All four matrix variants (DIDP-076603 4, 8, 11, 6) are legitimate pressings from the same manufacturing run and carry equal collector standing. Check for disc rot (clouding or discoloration) and jewel case condition separately, as CD media degradation is independent of pressing plant.
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Release notes
© 1991 MJJ Productions Inc. / ℗ 1991 MJJ Productions Inc. Manufactured by EPIC, a divison of Sony Music.
This is the 1991 release with no SID codes, the almost identical re-issue (with SIDs) is here: 9278534.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell the 1991 original from the reissue with SID codes?
The original 1991 pressing has no SID codes in the dead wax. Look for the matrix DIDP-076603 followed by a single digit and the symbol sequence ✧ ✧✧ ✧✧✧✧✧ with no additional alphanumeric codes. The reissue (catalogue 9278534) added SID codes to the runout. If you see letters or numbers after the symbol sequence, you have the later pressing.
Which pressing plant made this CD?
DADC manufactured this 1991 US pressing under the Epic label imprint. The manufacturing credit 'Manufactured by EPIC, a division of Sony Music' appears on the back of the case, and the DIDP-076603 matrix prefix identifies DADC as the facility.
Why are there four different matrix numbers (4, 8, 11, 6) on the same pressing?
These represent different disc instances from the same 1991 manufacturing run. Each digit likely corresponds to a different cavity or batch within the DADC production, but all four variants are legitimate original pressings with identical collector value. The symbol sequence remains constant across all four.
Is this CD rare or common?
This pressing is common in the collector base: 776 members own it. The want-to-have ratio of 336 to 776 reflects steady demand but no scarcity. Multiple pressings and reissues of Dangerous exist globally, so US copies circulate regularly at moderate prices. Rarity is not a value driver here.
What does the community rating tell me about this pressing's quality?
The 4.4 rating from 73 community members indicates strong approval of the pressing's audio and packaging. This reflects satisfaction with the 1991 original's mastering and manufacturing standards relative to later variants, though individual disc condition varies widely. The rating is a consensus snapshot, not a guarantee of any single copy's state.