The song is part of the Bad album , which was released in 1987. His single release occurred in October 1988 Smooth Criminal in 2003 was included in the collection of Michael Jackson Numbers 1 . In 2006 he was re-released again as a single being part of Visionary - The Video Singles . General Features - Smooth Criminal Michael Jackson Type: Single Album: Bad Released: October 21, 1988 Format: 5 "CD single, 3" CD single, 12 "vinyl, 7" single, Cassette Single Recorded in: 1987 Genre: Funk, Dance, Pop Duration: 4:17 Discography: Epic Records Author: Michael Jackson Producer: Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Number 1 in Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, United States; and others Video: Yes Choreography: Jeffrey Daniel Special Effects: Colin Chilvers Version Number: 4 Original version Moonwalker Moonwalker version - History On Film Volume II Abbreviated version / Trailer Bad Album Version Premiaciones - Smooth Criminal Michael J...