The hugely ambitious follow-up to Thriller, five number-ones deep and impeccably produced. Slick and confident. A blockbuster in its own right. Sits between the landmarks and earns its spot.
On vinyl: Many '80s records have had strong reissue programmes — check for a recently mastered version.
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More from Michael Jackson — where to go next
If you have Bad, these are the Michael Jackson records worth reaching for next.
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Thriller1982 · PopStart here
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Off the Wall1979 · PopClassic
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Bad1987 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Dangerous1991 · PopClassic
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