Michael Jackson's "Bad" Gets Premium Audiophile Vinyl Box Set: Only 6,000 Copies Available

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab is rolling out a definitive audiophile reissue of Michael Jackson’s 1987 album“Bad”on August 21, 2026. This isn’t your standard reprint. It’s an UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP box set, limited to just 6,000 numbered copies. For the first time on vinyl, the set includes the bonus track“Leave Me Alone,”sourced straight from the original Mitsubishi X-80 digital masters.

Collectors and casual fans alike will appreciate the foil-stamped packaging and the promise of enhanced sound quality. The set plays with a level of energy, crispness, and smoothness that throws into relief the innovative technology and instrumentation of the original recording. A numbered-edition Hybrid SACD is also dropping the same day for those who prefer the format.

This marks the fourth chapter in MoFi’s series of Jackson catalog upgrades, following releases of“Thriller,”“Off the Wall,”and“Dangerous.”Whether you’re building a vinyl collection or just want to hear hits like“Smooth Criminal”like never before, this limited run is worth checking out. What’s your favorite track on“Bad”? Let us know in the comments.