Michael Jackson - Bad VINYL LP VG 1987 1st Pressing Epic – OE 40600 Gatefold
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RARE VINTAGE FIRST RELEASE EARLY LAQUER CUTTING. product is a first pressing vinyl LP of Michael Jackson's album "Bad" released in 1987 by Epic. This 1980s record features a gatefold design with a 12" size, 33 RPM speed, and black color. The LP includes original inner and cover sleeves, and is considered a classic in the genres of pop, dance, rock, and R&B. This collectible item from the United States captures the iconic artist's signature style and sound from the 1980s era.
true 1987 first pressing, which contains musical arrangements that were permanently changed or removed on later versions
features the original "raw" mixes. Shortly after the initial release, Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson began swapping tracks for "Single Mixes," meaning most copies sold from the late '80s onward do not sound like this one."
Bad" (The Horns): version includes prominent brass/horn sections in the choruses that were stripped out of almost all subsequent reissues."
Smooth Criminal" (The Breathing): This pressing features Michael’s original heavy breathing during the intro, which was later edited out to make the "heartbeat" cleaner."
I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (The Intro): contains the famous words spoken in Michael whispers to the listener. This was removed in 1988 and is missing from nearly every modern CD and streaming version.
Unique Tempo: early "1E" pressings are noted for having a slightly different tempo on the title track compared to the "sped-up" versions found on later edits.
Technical Rarity (The Matrix)The 1E marking indicates a very early master, and the G3 signifies it was pressed at the Columbia Carrollton plant. These early stampers are often preferred because they were made when the master tapes were freshest, offering superior sound quality.
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