Jim Steinman – Bad For Good (Vinyl LP)

Jim Steinman – Bad For Good is the only solo album by Meat Loaf's songwriter, released in 1981. Big, theatrical arena rock with epic numbers like the title track, Lost Boys And Golden Girls and Left In The Dark. Guests include Roy Bittan and Max Weinberg, Todd Rundgren and Ellen Foley; the cover was painted by Richard Corben.

On offer is the 1981 European original pressing on Epic / Cleveland International (EPC 84361) with the original inner sleeve – the bonus 7" EP is missing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Epic, Cleveland International Records – EPC 8436 1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Pop Rock, Arena Rock – more in Classic Rock 80s
• Features: Original inner sleeve (OIS); 7" EP missing

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Bad For Good (8:44)
2. Lost Boys And Golden Girls (4:37)
3. Love And Death And An American Guitar (2:39)
4. Stark Raving Love (7:21)

Side B

1. Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire) (6:09)
2. Surf's Up (5:22)
3. Dance In My Pants (7:54)
4. Left In The Dark (7:58)

Personnel

Jim Steinman (Written-By), Roy Bittan (Arranged By), Max Weinberg (Drums), Todd Rundgren (Backing Vocals), Ellen Foley (Backing Vocals), Richard Corben (Cover).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1981 European original pressing on Epic / Cleveland International with the original inner sleeve.

Is the 7" EP included?
No, the 7" EP that originally came with the album is missing from this copy.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Classic Rock 80s collection.