Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal

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Genre:	Pop
Style:	Disco
Year:	1988

Tracklist

		Smooth Criminal	4:10
		Smooth Criminal (Instrumental)	4:10

Credits (6)

Tony Lane / Nancy Donald*
Art Direction
Michael Jackson
Co-producer
Sam Emerson
Photography By
Quincy Jones
Producer
Bruce Swedien
Recorded By, Remix
M. Jackson*
Written-By, Composed By

Notes

7th Single from Bad was released in the UK on 14 November 1988 on CD, 7", 7" Limited Edition Gatefold Postcard Pack, 12", 12" Limited Edition Advent Calendar.

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51 versions

Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Smooth Criminal CD, Mini, Maxi-Single	BMG Ariola Special Projects – 653026 3	Europe	1987	Europe — 1987	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal (Extended Dance Mix) 12", 45 RPM, Single	Epic – 653026 8	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Epic – 49 007895	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal CD, Mini, Maxi-Single	Epic – EPC 653026 3	Europe	1988	Europe — 1988
	Smooth Criminal 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single	Epic – EPC 653026 6	Europe	1988	Europe — 1988
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Epic – EPC 653026 7	Europe	1988	Europe — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 12", 45 RPM, Single	Epic – 653026 1	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal CD, Single, Special Edition	Epic – 20・8P-5161	Japan	1988	Japan — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Epic – 653026 7	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 7", Single	Epic – 34-08044	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo	Epic – 12EXP 7895	Canada	1988	Canada — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal CD, Maxi-Single, Promo	Epic – ESK 1274	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal = スムーズ・クリミナル CD, Mini, Single, Stereo	Epic – 10·8P-3050	Japan	1988	Japan — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 7", Single Sided, Promo	Epic – EPC 653026-7	Spain	1988	Spain — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 12", Limited Edition, Moonwalker Advent Calender	Epic – 653170 6	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo	Epic – 34-08044	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal CD, Single, Card-picture-sleeve	Epic – 653026 2	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal Cassette, Single	Epic – 34T08044	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo	Epic – EPC 653026-6	Spain	1988	Spain — 1988
	Smooth Criminal (Special 12" Single Mixes) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Epic – 653026 6	Australia	1988	Australia — 1988
	Smooth Criminal 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single	Epic – 49 07895	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal = スムーズ・クリミナル 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo	Epic – QY・5P-90039	Japan	1988	Japan — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal CD, Maxi-Single, Mini, Long pack	Epic – 49K-07895	US	1988	US — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal CD, Single, Special Edition	Epic – 20・8P-5161	Japan	1988	Japan — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo	Epic – 653026 7	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single	Epic – 653026 7	Australia	1988	Australia — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal Acetate, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Epic – none	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single	Epic – 34 08044	Canada	1988	Canada — 1988	Recently Edited
	Asesino Discreto = Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo	CBS – PR-653243	Mexico	1988	Mexico — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal 12", 7", 45 RPM	Epic – 653026 7	Ireland	1988	Ireland — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo	Epic – QY・3P-90123	Japan	1988	Japan — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal = スムーズ・クリミナル CD, Mini, Single, Promo, Stereo	Epic – 10·8P-3050	Japan	1988	Japan — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Test Pressing	Epic Records – none		1988	1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Epic – 653026 7	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited
	Smooth Criminal (12" Dance Remix) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo	Epic – 49-07895	Philippines	1988	Philippines — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single	Epic – EPC 653026 7	Spain	1988	Spain — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo	Epic – PML 175-88	Colombia	1988	Colombia — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Epic – 653026 7	UK	1988	UK — 1988	New Submission
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Epic – 34-08044	Canada	1988	Canada — 1988
	Smooth Criminal 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Epic – 653026 7	UK	1988	UK — 1988	Recently Edited

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Reviews

Pascal04W Jul 29, 2024
referencing Smooth Criminal (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 653026 7

I noticed that the Dance Mix Extended and Dance Mix radio Edit versions that are offered in the compilation "The Ultimate Fan Extras Collection" on streaming platforms are new: the claps only appear on the choruses, unlike the original extended ones which have them all the way through!
Cowentin40 Oct 7, 2023
referencing Smooth Criminal (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 653026 7

the label of side B on mine is not the correct one: it is a label of a single by Jean-Jacques Goldman "Filles Facile", the track is indeed the instrumental of «Smooth Criminal »
scouse54 Apr 14, 2015
referencing Smooth Criminal (7", 45 RPM, Single) 653026 7

There is also a ltd.edition souvenir postcard pack.
mirojaros Sep 13, 2014
referencing Smooth Criminal (CD, Maxi-Single, Promo) ESK 1274

Thi is the only version that contains different mixes than the other releases. Only on this US PROMO you can find different versions of Smooth Criminal (Dance Mix - Extended) + Smooth Criminal (Dance Mix - Radio Edit) both have heavier kick drum, bass louder and the synth strings rather low. Also Smooth Criminal ("Annie" Mix) has ommited some syntetizators that were used in following "Annie" mixes. Great collectot item!!!
andressalinas83 Jul 23, 2014
referencing Smooth Criminal (Extended Dance Mix) (12", 45 RPM, Single) 653026 8

Pictures included are from a different release (653026 6) instead of 653026 8
Helmondertje Oct 24, 2013
referencing Smooth Criminal (CD, Maxi-Single, Promo) ESK 1274

One of my favourite's!
Extremely rare! Nice picture silhouette disc!
elinew95 May 30, 2011
referencing Smooth Criminal (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 653026 7

This single also comes with a blue sticker on the front that reads: Doe mee en win kaarten voor de première van Michael's speelfilm "Moonwalker"!
djkmjn Mar 27, 2010
referencing Smooth Criminal (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 653026 7

Front sleeve has a white stamp sayin: QFH-Promotion Sample

Back sleeve is printed with half-round in the top, and have a picture of the film "Moonwalker"
Note: Taken from the fortcoming film "Moonwalker"
Copyrighty (c) 1988 Ultimate Production

Center of the 7" is white with notes and center-hole