Tracklist

A1	When Bad Things Happen (Extended Dance Mix)	7:10
A2	When Bad Things Happen (Acapella)	2:46
B1	When Bad Things Happen (Dub Mix)	7:22
B2	When Bad Things Happen (Edited Version)	4:15

Companies, etc.

• Recorded At – 39th Street Music Studio
• Mixed At – Secret Sound
• Mastered At – Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
• Published By – Real Zeal
• Manufactured By – RCA Inc.
• Distributed By – RCA Inc.

Credits

• Backing Vocals – Curtis King, Jr.*, Darryl Tookes, Hassan Godwin, Heidi Dudley, Lynn Lamberis, Tawatha Agee*
• Drum Programming, Programmed By [Bass] – Raul A. Rodriguez
• Electric Bass – Jeff "In & Out" Ganz*
• Engineer – Richard Kaye
• Engineer [Assistant] – Robert Harari
• Engineer [Mixing] – Tom Gartland
• Executive-Producer – Vicky Germaise
• Guitar – Ira Siegel
• Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Russell Velazguez*
• Mastered By – Herbie Powers*
• Mixed By – Raul A. Rodriguez, Tee Scott (tracks: A1, A2, B2)
• Piano, Synthesizer [Fairlight Strings, Yamaha DX7] – Randy Klein
• Producer – Randy Klein, Raul A. Rodriguez
• Programmed By [Fairlight CMI] – Michael Rudetsky
• Written-By – Randy Klein, Raul A. Rodriguez, Vicky Germaise

Notes

© 1985 RCA Records.
"Publisher: Real Zeal, division of Number 9 Musical Ents., Inc. Semi Automatic Music Inc., (ASCAP)"

"Special thanks to Jane Brinton and Michael. Extra special thanks to Marcella K. and Rich Falter."

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
JW-14105	I.R.T. (Interboro Rhythm Team)*	When Bad Things Happen ‎(12", Promo)	RCA Victor	JW-14105	US	1985
PW-14105	Interboro Rhythm Team	When Bad Things Happen ‎(12")	RCA Victor	PW-14105	US	1985