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Released on August 31, 1987, Bad is Michael Jackson's seventh studio album. Coming five years after his global phenomenon Thriller, it was his final collaboration with producer Quincy Jones. The Sony Music Vinyl LP features 10 iconic pop, rock, and R&B tracks, selling over 35 million copies worldwide. Album Overview & Sound Release Date: August 31, 1987, through Epic Records. Genre: Pop, dance-pop, R&B, with hard rock and funk elements. Production: Co-produced by Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones; Jackson wrote nine of the songs. Themes: Romance, self-improvement, media scrutiny, and inner strength. Trackless One: "Bad," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Speed Demon," "Liberian Girl," "Just Good Friends" (with Stevie Wonder).Side Two: "Another Part of Me," "Man in the Mirror," "I Just Can't Stop Loving You," "Dirty Diana," "Smooth Criminal". Legacy & Achievements Chart Success: Made history with five consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles ("Bad," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Man in the Mirror," "I Just Can't Stop Loving You," and "Smooth Criminal").Commercial Impact: Peaked at number one in 13 countries and became one of the best-selling albums of all time.