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Artist: Michael Jackson Album: Bad Format: Cassette, Album (Original First Pressing) Release Year: 1987 Label: Epic / CBS Catalog Number: OET 40600 Condition: Factory Sealed / Professionally Graded Grade: AMG 8 (Sealed Excellent) |
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💿 DESCRIPTION
This is a rare opportunity to own a true 1987 first pressing of Michael Jackson’s masterpiece, Bad, on cassette. This is the original retail version, preserved in its factory-sealed state for nearly 40 years. The "Holy Grail" Mixes: This original 1987 release is highly sought after by audiophiles because it contains the original mixes that were modified or removed in all subsequent pressings and digital remasters.
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💎 CONDITION
tape: Presumed MINT (unplayed)
case: Factory-sealed, never opened
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🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS
Sealed first pressings of Michael Jackson’s "Big Three" albums (Off The Wall, Thriller, Bad) are the cornerstone of any serious music collection. Because the audio on the 1987 Bad cassette differs so significantly from modern versions, it is considered a vital historical artifact. Finding a copy that is both sealed and professionally graded at an AMG 8 level is becoming increasingly difficult as the market for graded media continues to rise. |
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🔍 MATRIX / LABEL DETAILS
Catalog Number: OET 40600 (Visible on the spine and cassette shell). Label: Epic / CBS Shell: Clear shell with professional white direct-to-shell printing. Country: Made in the USA. Barcode: Original 1987 UPC present on the J-card. |
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📦 SHIPPING
STANDARD: 5–30 DAYS — FREE SHIPPING
INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY: 5–15 DAYS — 30$
FEDEX EXPRESS: 3–7 DAYS — 65$
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