Michael JacksonDangerous

Label:

Epic – EPC 465802 1

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Contemporary R&B

Tracklist

A1 Jam
DrumsTeddy Riley
GuitarTeddy Riley
KeyboardsTeddy Riley
Music By, Arranged ByTeddy Riley
ProducerTeddy Riley
RapHeavy D
Recorded By, Mixed ByTeddy Riley
Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal]Michael Jackson
Songwriter, Lyrics ByMichael Jackson
SynthesizerTeddy Riley
5:39
A2 Why You Wanna Trip On Me
Arranged By [Rhythm], Keyboards, Synthesizer, GuitarTeddy Riley
Guitar [Intro]Paul Jackson Jr.
ProducerTeddy Riley
Recorded By, Mixed ByTeddy Riley
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-By, Composed ByTeddy Riley
5:24
A3 In The Closet
Arranged By [Rhythm], Arranged By [Synthesizer], Keyboards, SynthesizerTeddy Riley
Arranged By [Vocal], Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
ProducerTeddy Riley
Recorded By, Mixed ByTeddy Riley
VocalsMystery Girl
Written-By, Composed ByTeddy Riley
6:32
B1 She Drives Me Wild
Arranged By [Rhythm], Arranged By [Synthesizer], Keyboards, SynthesizerTeddy Riley
ProducerTeddy Riley
Recorded By, Mixed ByTeddy Riley
Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal]Michael Jackson
Written-By, Composed ByTeddy Riley
3:42
B2 The Time
Arranged By [Rhythm], Arranged By [Synthesizer], Keyboards, SynthesizerTeddy Riley
ProducerTeddy Riley
Recorded By, Mixed ByTeddy Riley
Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal]Michael Jackson
Written-By, Composed ByTeddy Riley
4:01
B3 Can't Let Her Get Away
Arranged By [Rhythm], Arranged By [Synthesizer], Keyboards, SynthesizerTeddy Riley
ProducerTeddy Riley
Recorded By, Mixed ByTeddy Riley
Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal]Michael Jackson
Written By, Composed ByTeddy Riley
Written-By, Composed ByMichael Jackson
4:59
B4 Heal The World
Arranged By [Choir]John Bahler
Arranged By [Orchestral], ConductorMarty Paich
Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
Arranged By [Vocal]Michael Jackson
Co-producerBruce Swedien
DrumsJeff Porcaro
FeaturingThe John Bahler Singers
KeyboardsDavid Paich
Recorded By, Mixed ByMatt Forger
Solo Vocal [Ending]Christa Larson
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
SynthesizerSteve Porcaro
Written-By, Composed By, ProducerMichael Jackson
6:25
C1 Black Or White
Bass GuitarTerry Jackson
Directed By ["Intro"]Michael Jackson
Drums, Bass [Moog]Bryan Loren
Engineer ["Intro"], Sound Designer ["Intro"]Matt Forger
GuitarBill Bottrell
Guitar [Heavy Metal]Tim Pierce
Guitar [Special Performance "Intro"]Slash (3)
KeyboardsJohn Barnes
Lyrics By [Rap]Bill Bottrell
PercussionBrad Buxer
ProducerMichael Jackson
Rap [Performance]L.T.B.
Recorded By, Mixed ByBill Bottrell
Sequencer [Speed]Michael Boddicker
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Voice Actor [Father "Intro"]L.T.B.
Voice Actor [Son "Intro"]Andres McKenzie
Written-By, Composed ByMichael Jackson
4:16
C2 Who Is It
Arranged By [Keyboard]David Paich
Arranged By [Strings]George Del Barrio
Bass GuitarLouis Johnson
Bass [Synthesizer]Bill Bottrell
Cello [Solo]Larry Corbett
ConcertmasterEndre Granat
DrumsBryan Loren
Keyboards [Performance], Programmed By [Keyboard]Steve Porcaro
ProducerMichael Jackson
Recorded By, Mixed ByBill Bottrell
Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Arranged ByMichael Jackson
Soprano VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-By, Composed ByMichael Jackson
6:35
C3 Give In To Me
Bass, Drums, Mellotron, GuitarBill Bottrell
Guitar [Special Performance]Slash (3)
Recorded By [Guitars, Assistant]Craig Brock
Recorded By [Guitars]Jim Mitchell
Recorded By, Mixed ByBill Bottrell
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
Written-By, Composed By, ProducerMichael Jackson
5:30
D1 Will You Be There
Arranged By [Choir]Sandra Crouch
Arranged By [Orchestral], ConductorJohnny Mandel
Co-producer, Recorded By, Mixed ByBruce Swedien
Drums, PercussionBruce Swedien
FeaturingThe Andrae Crouch Singers*
KeyboardsGreg Phillinganes
Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Rhythm]Michael Jackson
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer]Rhett Lawrence
Written-By, Composed By, ProducerMichael Jackson
7:41
D2 Keep The Faith
Arranged ByRhett Lawrence
Arranged By [Choir]Sandra Crouch
Co-producer, Recorded By, Mixed ByBruce Swedien
Drums, PercussionBruce Swedien
Drums, Percussion, SynthesizerRhett Lawrence
FeaturingThe Andrae Crouch Singers*
Piano, BassJai Winding
ProducerMichael Jackson
Solo Vocal, Backing VocalsMichael Jackson
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
Written-By, Composed BySiedah Garrett
5:57
D3 Gone Too Soon
Arranged By [Orchestral], ConductorMarty Paich
Arranged By [Rhythm], KeyboardsDavid Paich
BassAbraham Laboriel
Co-producer, Recorded By, Mixed ByBruce Swedien
Music ByLarry Grossman
ProducerMichael Jackson
Solo VocalMichael Jackson
SynthesizerSteve Porcaro
3:22
D4 Dangerous
Arranged By [Rhythm], Arranged By [Sythesizer]Teddy Riley
Mixed ByTeddy Riley
ProducerTeddy Riley
Recorded ByThom Russo
Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal]Michael Jackson
SynthesizerTeddy Riley
Written-By, Composed ByTeddy Riley
6:57

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Copyright ©MJJ Productions Inc.
  • Recorded AtOcean Way Recording
  • Recorded AtRecord One, Los Angeles
  • Recorded AtLarrabee Sound Studios
  • Mixed AtOcean Way Recording
  • Mixed AtRecord One, Los Angeles
  • Mixed AtLarrabee Sound Studios
  • Recorded AtWestlake Audio
  • Recorded AtSmoketree Ranch
  • Recorded AtToad Hall Studio
  • Recorded AtRecord Plant, Los Angeles
  • Recorded ByMJJ Productions Inc.
  • Mastered AtBernie Grundman Mastering
  • Published ByMijac Music
  • Published ByRene Moore Music Inc.
  • Published ByBruce Swedien Publishing
  • Published ByDonril Music
  • Published ByZomba Enterprises, Inc.
  • Published ByWb Music Corp.
  • Published ByB-Funk Music
  • Published ByIgnorant Music
  • Published ByMCA Music Publishing
  • Published ByHeebeedooinit Music
  • Published ByBlack Chick Music
  • Published ByFiddleback Music Publishing Co. Inc.
  • Published ByNew Start Music Inc.
  • Published BySmith-Hemion Music Inc.
  • Published ByOne Zee Music
  • Distributed BySony Music
  • Pressed BySony/CBS, Haarlem – 01 465802 20
  • Printed BySony/CBS, Haarlem – 01-465802-20

Credits

  • Art DirectionNancy Donald
  • Consultant [Vocal]Seth Riggs
  • Coordinator [Album Production Coordinator]Tommy Mottola
  • Costume Designer [Costume Design]Michael Bush (8)
  • Directed By [Technical Director]Thom Russo
  • Engineer [Additional]Richard Cottrell
  • Engineer [Assistant]Thom Russo
  • Executive-ProducerMichael Jackson
  • IllustrationMark Ryden
  • Make-UpKaren Faye
  • Mastered ByBernie Grundman

Notes

Thin printed inner sleeves with lyrics.

Made in Holland.

Runtimes measured by digitalizing the vinyl and having timed each track on computer.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 5 099746 580216
  • Barcode (EAN-Code, Scanned): 5099746580216
  • Label Code: LC 0199
  • Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
  • Price Code: CB 252
  • Price Code: 63
  • Other: PX
  • Other (Inner Sleeve, LP1): 01 465802 20 / BG1
  • Other (Inner Sleeve, LP2): 01 465802 20 / BG2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 1): 01 465802 20 7A1 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 1): 01 465802 20 5B1 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 1): 01 455802 20 6C1 C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 1): 01 465802 20 5D1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 2): 01 465802 20 5A1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 2): 01 465802 20 6B1 F
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 2): 01 465802 20 6C1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 2): 01 465802 20 6D1 F
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 3): 01 465802 20 6A1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 3): 01 465802 20 5B1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 3): 01 465802 20 5C1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 3): 01 465802 20 5D1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 4): 01 465802 20 5A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 4): 01 465802 20 6B-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 4): 01 465802 20 4C1 R
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 4): 01 465802 20 8D1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 5): 01 465802 20 6A1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 5): 01 465802 20 6B1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 5): 01 465802 20 4C1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 5): 01 465802 20 6D1 G
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 6): 01 465802 20 8A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 6): 01 465802 20 4B-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 6): 01 465802 20 9C1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 6): 01 465802 20 6D1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 7): 01 465802 20 7A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 7): 01 465802 20 4B-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 7): 01 465802 20 4C1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 7): 01 465802 20 6D1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 8): 01 465802 20 5A1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 8): 01 465802 20 6B1 C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 8): 01 465802 20 5C1 C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 8): 01 465802 20 6D1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 9): 01 465802 20 5A1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 9): 01 465802 20 5B1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 9): 01 465802 20 6C1 B R
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 9): 01 465802 20 6D1 C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 10): 01 465802 20 5A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 10): 01 465802 20 4B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, Variant 10): 01 465802 20 5C1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, Variant 10): 01 465802 20 5D1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 11): 01 465802 20 6 A1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 11): 01 465802 20 6 B1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C Variant 11): 01 465802 20 5 C1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D Variant 11): 01 465802 20 4 D1 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 12): 01 465802 20 5A1 F
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 12): 01-465802-20-4B-1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C Variant 12): 01 465802 20 5C1 B [CBS Walking Eye logo]
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D Variant 12): 01 465802 20 5D1 C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 13): 01 465802 20 6A1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 13): 01 465802 20 4B 1 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C Variant 13): 01 465802 20 8C1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D Variant 13): 01 465802 20 6D1 F
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 14, stamped): 01 465802 20 6A1 C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 14, stamped): 01 465802 20 6B1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C Variant 14, stamped (oL etched)): 01 465802 20 5C1 A oL
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D Variant 14, stamped): 01 465802 20 6D1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Variant 15, stamped): 01 465802 20 9A1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Variant 15, stamped): 01 465802 20 6B1 F
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C Variant 15, stamped): 01 465802 20 5C1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D Variant 15, stamped): 01 465802 20 6D1 H

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Dangerous (CD, Album) MJJ Productions EPC 465802 2, 465802 2 Europe 1991
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Dangerous (Cassette, Album) MJJ Productions EPC 465802 4, 465802 4 Europe 1991
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Dangerous (CD, Album, Stereo, Pitman) MJJ Productions EK 45400 US 1991
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Dangerous (2×LP, Album, Gatefold) Epic 2L-1209 (EK 45400) South Korea 1991
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Dangerous (2×LP, Album) Epic MJM 125, 465802 1 Poland 1991

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Reviews

  • Dzubox's avatar
    Dzubox
    Edited one year ago
    Here we have an amazing 2LP album by Michael Jackson and this Europian pressing sounds great. The sound is fresh, airy, punchy and crispy.
    • Vinyl2Youth's avatar
      Vinyl2Youth
      This is my favourite album cover since I discovered the album in 2010
      • echauhan1's avatar
        echauhan1
        Edited 3 years ago
        Original european pressing. Overall a great sound with full range and lots of fun! bought a used copy, it had some crackle but a decent cleaning cured most of that. I noticed sides 3 and 4 sound better, more dynamic, punchy and detailed than sides 1 and 2, anybody else notice this?
        • kurddt's avatar
          kurddt
          My matrix for the side 1 is 01465802 20 5A1
          • jcristianmr's avatar
            jcristianmr
            Dangerous is the eighth studio album by American pop singer Michael Jackson, released in November 1991 by Epic. In January 1989, the Bad world tour had come to the end, which made Jackson spent the whole year of 1990 in the recording sessions that would result in his new job, Dangerous.

            In the parentheses from 1987-the year in which Bad was published- and 1991 had occurred several notable events: the fall of the Berlin Wall, the beginning of a new decade (the nineties), the disgrace of various genres -mainly the peculiar synthpop from the second half of the eighties, and disco -in freefall since Thriller-, being relieved by such innovative styles like hip hop, rap, break dance or alternative rock. Global successes -deserved or not- as harvesting by MC Hammer in 1990 with its main theme 'Can't Touch This' had completely subverted the music scene to the limit.

            In that sense, a huge challenge was presented to Jackson: to find their own accommodation and style, adapting to new times ahead, without betraying nor its character as defined in the previous years, which catapulted him to the top, or his legacy. Difficult task.

            For that purpose, Jackson took several decisions: firstly, he separated from his producer in the three previous albums, Quincy Jones, which was but a extremely risky bet, and being replaced by a very young Teddy Riley, an expert on street rhythms, very fashionable in the early 1990s, and Bill Bottrell. Secondly, going for the predominance of rhythm, to the detriment of the song lyrics, being the new jack swing the epitome of change pursued. And finally, a controversial (and superb, I must it it, everyday I find out a new hidden message inside the picture) cover for the album that gave the final product a superior artistic invoice.

            Jackson was likely to fail in the attempt, but surprisingly, he succeeded. He created a new style for the decade as timeless as Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad, due to he managed to keep his trademark as he only was able to do it, apart from incorporating the most striking and brilliant new chords to his repertoire.

            In fact, the double album consists of fourteen new tracks, nine of which went on to become singles, selling at the time about thirty-two million copies worldwide. As in his previous album, Dangerous was promoted globally through a world tour, which lasted two years, until 1993, earning a Grammy Award for Bruce Swedien and Bill Bottrell.

            To highlight the opening music video album, Black or white, which became relevant for the use of the most modern video techniques existing at the time (Morphing), and ascended to number one on the Billboard soon afterwards was viewed on many countries simultaneously; the setting based on ancient Egypt in the Time (the closest example of similarity with Quincy Jones’ style in the album), the unique duo playing basketball between two aces in their respective areas (Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson) in Jam, the artistic greatness of the film In the Closet, the virtuosity of the song of peace on earth Heal the World and gospel energy reflected in Will You Be There and Keep the Faith. The emotional tribute to the figure of Ryan White in Gone Too Soon. The unusual rock topic of Give in to Me. The impeccable cinematic grandeur and drama presented in Who is it. And, as a backdrop, the best album closing imaginable: Dangerous (his live performance in 1993 was one of the most incredible I’ve ever seen in my life. Incomprehensible its exclusion as a single.

            Two factors helped to Dangerous to surround back the top spot on the charts, two years after its release: Jackson's performance at the Superbowl 1993 (one of the best in the history of this sporting event) and his interview with Oprah Winfrey, the first since 1979. The guitarist Slash, from Gun’s & Roses and the rapper Heavy D collaborated with him in the musical section, among others. Although, in my opinion, I would have replaced either Can not Let Her get away or Why You Wanna Trip on Me (the weakest of Dangerous, undoubtedly) for 'Monkey Business', later released in 2004 on the compilation' The Ultimate Collection '. In any case, definitely, his most creative and original album and of course, one of the best in the nineties.

            Graphically, I will evaluate the tracks of Dangerous, on a scale with reference to the global average of the album (5 out of five stars), placing first the most exceptional, and in the last position, the less prominent, according to my musical criteria (in fact, it's such a difficult matter and extremely difficult to discriminate between songs which took part in a exceptional album like this that I might be wrong):
            Dangerous, Who Is It, the Time, Black or White, Jam, Heal the World, Will you Be There, Give in to Me, In the Closet, Keep the Faith, Gone Too Soon/AVERAGE of ‘Dangerous’/She Drives Me Wild, Why You Wanna Trip on Me, Can’t Let Her Get Away.

            In 1993, Michael Jackson could be satisfied with himself. He had plateaued and broken barriers, with worldwide recognition. And his image was, despite his eccentricities, already visible at that stage of his life, universally acclaimed. But from the month of August of that year, with his first legal implication for child abuse, nothing would be the same for him. Sadly for him. So, would it be able to recover from this blow with a new punch line? That was the question. And it will be reflected in my next review.

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