The Sun Rises In The East
Studio Album

The Sun Rises In The East

Jeru The Damaja

Original Year

1994

Tracks

13

Duration

38:42

Releases

39

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks

Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, NY. Mastered at Masterdisk, NYC. ℗ 1994 FFRR Track D1:℗ 1993 FFRR © 1994 FFRR Marketed in France by Barclay & in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH.

Cat#: 828 526-1

Barcode: 042282852618

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks
Limited EditionStereo

Special limited edition double vinyl. 'Mental Stamina' contains a sample from "[url=http://discogs.com/master/118097]Sensitize[/url]" by Roy Ayers. 'My Mind Sprays' contains a sample from "[url=http://discogs.com/master/43695]Nautilus[/url]" by Bob James. 'Come Clean' contains a sample of "[r=246377]" by Onyx. The Original 1st pressing has the red "FFRR" logo printed on the bottom of each label.

Cat#: 697-124-011-1

Barcode: 7 697-124011-1 5

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FFRR / Payday

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks
Reissue

'Mental Stamina' contains a sample from "Sensitize" by Roy Ayers. 'My Mind Sprays' contains a sample from "Nautilus" by Bob James. 'Come Clean' contains a sample of "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx. Vinyl Made in Mexico

Cat#: 697 124 011-1

Barcode: 69712401115

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks

'Mental Stamina' contains a sample from "[url=http://discogs.com/master/118097]Sensitize[/url]" by Roy Ayers. 'My Mind Sprays' contains a sample from "[url=http://discogs.com/master/43695]Nautilus[/url]" by Bob James. 'Come Clean' contains a sample of "[r=246377]" by Onyx. Label variation without red FFRR logo. Very similar to [r13839810] but barcode is smaller. Also no 'Printed in U.S.A.' text on bottom of back cover. Parental Advisory sticker on front.

Cat#: 697-124-011-1

Barcode: 769712401115

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FFRR / Payday

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks
Reissue

'Mental Stamina' contains a sample from "Sensitize" by Roy Ayers. 'My Mind Sprays' contains a sample from "Nautilus" by Bob James. 'Come Clean' contains a sample of "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx. Made in the U.S.A This reissue has differences to the other black label ones: Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue [r13016897] Reissue, Limited Edition [r1990548] [r12760994] Differences: The label's barcode numbers are bigger, making the barcode lines shorter. The arched text from the label's, start/end points are closer together. The parental advisory sticker stuck on the front is smaller. This reissue has no yellow hype sticker on the front. This has different runouts to all the other pressings.

Cat#: 697 124 011-1

Barcode: 769712401115

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks
ReissueLimited Edition

Reissue without the "ffrr" logo on the label (see images). Recorded & mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, NY. Mastered at Masterdisk, NY. "Mental Stamina" contains a sample from "Sensitize" by Roy Ayers. "My Mind Spray" contains a sample from "Nautilus" by Bob James. "Come Clean" contains a sample of "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx. (Not "IX" At Matrix Runout Side C And Side D)

Cat#: 697 124 011-1

Barcode: 7 697-124011-1 5

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FFRR / Payday

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks

'Mental Stamina' contains a sample from "Sensitize" by Roy Ayers. 'My Mind Sprays' contains a sample from "Nautilus" by Bob James. 'Come Clean' contains a sample of "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx. Original pressing ? Similar Matrix runout Barcode (Text): 7 697-124011-1 5 Barcode (Scanned): 769712401115 Matrix / Runout (Side A): 697-124-011-1-A MASTERDISK TD HUBTV Matrix / Runout (Side B): 697-124-011-1-B 2 HUBTV Matrix / Runout (Side C): 697-124-011-1-C IX MASTERDISK TD HUBTV Matrix / Runout (Side D): 697-124-011-1-D 2 Made in the U.S.A

Cat#: 697 124 011-1

Barcode: 769712401115

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks
Limited EditionReissue

'Mental Stamina' contains a sample from "[url=http://discogs.com/master/118097]Sensitize[/url]" by Roy Ayers. 'My Mind Sprays' contains a sample from "[url=http://discogs.com/master/43695]Nautilus[/url]" by Bob James. 'Come Clean' contains a sample of "[r=246377]" by Onyx. The pressing without the red "FFRR" logo printed on the bottom of each label. Special Limited Edition Double Vinyl - stated on hype sticker.

Cat#: 697 124 011-1

Barcode: 7 697-124011-1 5

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks
Limited EditionPromo

Special limited edition double vinyl. 'Mental Stamina' contains a sample from "Sensitize" by Roy Ayers. 'My Mind Sprays' contains a sample from "Nautilus" by Bob James. 'Come Clean' contains a sample of "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx. The Original 1st pressing has the red "FFRR" logo printed on the bottom of each label. Promotionnal only, not for sale.

Cat#: 697-124-011-1

Barcode: 7 697-124011-1 5

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994EuropeEurope
music_noteVinyl·13 tracksBlack Vinyl
Unofficial Release

Cat#: 697-124-011-1

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994EuropeEurope
music_noteVinyl·13 tracks
Unofficial Release

black vinyl version

Cat#: 697-124-011-1

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994EuropeEurope
music_noteVinyl·13 tracksColor vinyl
Unofficial Release

Cat#: 697-124-011-1

The Sun Rises In The East

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FFRR / Payday

calendar_today2009United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks
Limited EditionMisprintReissue

'Mental Stamina' contains a sample from "Sensitize" by Roy Ayers. 'My Mind Sprays' contains a sample from "Nautilus" by Bob James. 'Come Clean' contains a sample of "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx. Reissue. In addition to the different vinyl labels (see photos), there is a "Parental Advisory" sticker on the album cover (there is none on the original edition). Misprinting in labels. Record one also has the labels for sides C-D. The tracks are pressed correct. Made in the U.S.A For manufacturing and marketing; PolyGram Records, Inc. on labels I.L.S. on backside sleeve

Cat#: 697 124 011-1

Barcode: 7 697-124011-1 5

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FFRR / Payday

calendar_today2009United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks
ReissueLimited Edition

'Mental Stamina' contains a sample from "Sensitize" by Roy Ayers. 'My Mind Sprays' contains a sample from "Nautilus" by Bob James. 'Come Clean' contains a sample of "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx. Reissue. In addition to the different vinyl labels (see photos), there is a "Parental Advisory" sticker on the album cover (there is none on the original edition). Made in the U.S.A

Cat#: 697 124 011-1

Barcode: 769712401115

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RRC Music Co. / Mercury

calendar_todayAug 2025NetherlandsNetherlands
music_note8×Vinyl + Box Set·27 tracks30th Anniversary / Colored
Box Set7"45 RPMLimited EditionNumbered

This expanded 30th anniversary edition features the full original album plus 6 bonus joints, including the legendary Pete Rock remix of "You Can't Stop The Prophet", together with its instrumental. The release is limited to only 500 individually numbered copies, pressed on coloured vinyl, and it includes a photo booklet as well as a signed promo photo.

Cat#: RRC-074

Barcode: 0689358915299

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FFRR / Payday / Mercury / UMG Recordings, Inc.

calendar_todayApr 2026United StatesUnited States
music_note2×Vinyl·13 tracks
ReissueStereo

2026 Re-Issue

Cat#: 697 124 011-1

Barcode: 7 69712 40111 5

CD(17)

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·13 tracksUML
Repress

Produced [...] for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York Mastered at Masterdisk, New York Back cover: Printed in USA. CD: Made in U.S.A. Parental Advisory Explicit Content -sticker on the front case cover. 8-page folded booklet.

Cat#: 697-124-011-2

Barcode: 7 697-124011-2 2

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·13 tracksSony DADC, Pitman
Reissue

Produced [...] for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York Mastered at Masterdisk, New York Similar to this version [r9930092], but with different matrix numbers & without '0704' on the bottom of back cover.

Cat#: 697-124-011-2

Barcode: 7 697-124011-2 2

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·13 tracksPMDC, USA

Produced [...] for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York Mastered at Masterdisk, New York Featuring the Hip-Hop classic "[m=19901]" plus "[m=19907]" and "[m=436795]" 'Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics' is mentioned as a sticker on the front jewel case. Similar to this version [r9930092], but with 'Pressing Plant ID' 'MADE IN USA BY PMDC' and Mould SID Code mentioned in the identifiers. Also the bottom right font section of the back cover artwork above the printed 0704 has like a pinkish shadow under the white font.

Cat#: 697-124-011-2

Barcode: 769712401122

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·13 tracksPolygram Records, Inc. USA
Repress

Produced [...] for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York Mastered at Masterdisk, New York Similar to this version [r250897], but with different matrix numbers & with '0704' on the bottom of back cover.

Cat#: 697-124-011-2

Barcode: 7 697-124011-2 2

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·13 tracksPMDC, Germany

Produced for Gangstarr Productions Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York. Mastered at Masterdisk, New York. Artwork and photography done at Cartel. Track 5 contains a sample from "Sensitize" by Roy Ayers Track 10 contains a sample from "Nautilus" by Bob James ℗ 1994 FFRR except track 11 ℗ 1993 FFRR © 1994 FFRR The copyright in this sound recording is owned by London Records 90 Ltd. Marketed in France by Barclay & in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH.

Cat#: 828 526-2

Barcode: 042282852625

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·13 tracksEDC, USA
Repress

Similar to other US versions but with different matrix number & pressed by [l381697]. Back cover: Printed in USA.

Cat#: 697-124-011-2

Barcode: 769712401122

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·13 tracks PDO, UK

Produced for Gangstarr Productions Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York. Mastered at Masterdisk, New York. Artwork and photography done at Cartel. Track 5 contains a sample from "Sensitize" by Roy Ayers Track 10 contains a sample from "Nautilus" by Bob James ℗ 1994 FFRR except track 11 ℗ 1993 FFRR © 1994 FFRR The copyright in this sound recording is owned by London Records 90 Ltd. Marketed in France by Barclay & in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH.

Cat#: 828 526-2

Barcode: 0 42282 85262 5

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·13 tracks PMDC, UK
Repress

Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York. Mastered at Masterdisk, New York. Artwork and photography done at Cartel. ℗ 1993/1994 FFRR © 1994 FFRR Marketed in France by Barclay & in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH.

Cat#: 828 526-2

Barcode: 042282852625

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·13 tracksPMDC, USA

Produced [...] for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York Mastered at Masterdisk, New York Featuring the Hip-Hop classic "[m=19901]" plus "[m=19907]" and "[m=436795]" 'Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics' is mentioned as a sticker on the front jewel case. Similar to this version [r9930092], but with 'Pressing Plant ID' 'MADE IN USA BY PMDC' and Mould SID Code mentioned in the identifiers. Also the bottom right font section of the back cover artwork above the printed 0704 has like a pinkish shadow under the white font. Note: This edition has no text '0704' on back cover and in booklet.

Cat#: 697-124-011-2

Barcode: 769712401122

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·13 tracksPolygram Records, Inc. USA

Produced [...] for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York Mastered at Masterdisk, New York Similar to this version [r250897], but with different matrix numbers & with '0704' on the bottom of back cover.

Cat#: 697-124-011-2

Barcode: 7 697-124011-2 2

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994CanadaCanada
music_noteCD·13 tracks

Cat#: 422-828 526-2

Barcode: 0 42282 85262 5 97

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday

calendar_today1994CanadaCanada
music_noteCD·13 tracks
Club Edition

Track 5 ("Mental Stamina") contains a sample from "Sensitize" originally performed by Roy Ayers Ubiquity. Written by W. Garfield and C. Clay. Track 10 ("My Mind Spray") contains portions of "Nautilus" originally performed and written by Bob James.

Cat#: P2 28526

Barcode: 77749-908780402

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·13 tracks
Club Edition

Recorded and mixed @ D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York. Mastered @ Masterdisk, New York. Track 5 ("Mental Stamina") contains a sample from "Sensitize" originally performed by Roy Ayers Ubiquity. Written by W. Garfield and C. Clay. Track 10 ("My Mind Spray") contains portions of "Nautilus" originally performed and written by Bob James. Columbia Record Club edition with CRC printed on the rear insert near the barcode. This pressing is mastered about 14dB lower than the 1994 US retail copy. As such, the volume levels are very low.

Cat#: P2 24011

Barcode: 0208314881255

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·13 tracks

Produced [...] for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York

Cat#: 697 124 011-2

Barcode: 769712401122

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994CanadaCanada
music_noteCD·13 tracks

Cat#: 422-828 526-2

Barcode: 0 42282 85262 5 97

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_todayOct 5, 1994JapanJapan
music_noteCD·13 tracks

Cat#: POCD-1147

Barcode: 4988005149329

The Sun Rises In The East

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Universal Music

calendar_todayNov 19, 2014JapanJapan
music_noteCD·13 tracks
Limited EditionReissue

Classic Hip Hop Best Collection 1000

Cat#: UICY-76808

Barcode: 4988005857132

Tape(6)

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·13 tracksCRC, Dolby System, HX Pro
Club Edition

Produced for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York Mastered at Masterdisk, New York

Cat#: 697 124 011-4

Barcode: 0 20831-4881-4 55

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday

calendar_today1994EuropeEurope
music_noteCassette·13 tracks

Produced for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York Mastered at Masterdisk, New York

Cat#: 828 526-4

Barcode: 042282852649

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994CanadaCanada
music_noteCassette·13 tracks

Produced [...] for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York Mastered at Masterdisk, New York Made in Canada

Cat#: 422 828 526-4

Barcode: 4228285264

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Payday / FFRR / Polygram

calendar_today1994CanadaCanada
music_noteCassette·13 tracks
Club Edition

Cat#: P4 28526

Barcode: 7 7749-908780 4 04

The Sun Rises In The East

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Payday / FFRR

calendar_today1994United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·13 tracks

Produced for Gangstarr Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York, New York Mastered at Masterdisk, New York

Cat#: 697-124-011-4

Barcode: 7 697-124011-4 6

The Sun Rises In The East

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FFRR

calendar_today1994United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCassette·10 tracks
Promo

Same program on both sides