Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

RCA / Loud Records / Wu-Tang Records

calendar_today1993United States

“Similar to [r23734745] , except for the pressing ring is smaller and the logo juste above the spindle hole is off-center. Also deep groove on the label. Matrix / Runout slightly different compare to [r23734745] and [r11043111] 2000's era reissue pressing by United Record Pressings as indicated by "(U)" etching in runout. Runout information is etched, except '(121819x) 020101x2' stamped. Contains numerous samples from the 1981 Hong Kong film "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English dubbed version). Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited by GLC, NYC Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Published by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) C.R.E.A.M.: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-YouBaby-Come-And-Get-It/release/2566865]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" performed by The Charmels used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Tearz: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter-What-Will-Tomorrow-Bring/release/1341847]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" performed by Wendy Rene used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) © 1993 BMG Music ℗ 1993 BMG Music Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music, New York, NY • Printed in USA”

RCA Records Label / Loud Records / Wu-Tang Records

calendar_today1993United States

“Late 1990s [l27576] repress with the same runouts as the [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/153749-Wu-Tang-Clan-Enter-The-Wu-Tang-36-Chambers]first US pressing[/url] and light yellow spine, but it has slightly lighter red labels and a smaller stamper ring which intersects the Wu-Tang Records logo. It also has the same "single line" Wu-Tang Records logo like the original US and EU releases; in the seperation it only has 'wu-tang', whereas a part of the reissues has a "double line" 'wu-tang clan' in the logo. At this moment all reissues that do have the "single line" Wu-Tang Records logo display a lesser detailed i.e. blurred logo where 'wu-tang' and 'records' are practically unreadable e.g. the MOV and Legacy reissues. Direct Metal Mastering Contains numerous samples from the 1981 Hong Kong film "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English dubbed version) Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited by GLC, NYC Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Published by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) • C.R.E.A.M.: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-YouBaby-Come-And-Get-It/release/2566865]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" performed by The Charmels used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) • Tearz: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter-What-Will-Tomorrow-Bring/release/1341847]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" performed by Wendy Rene used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) ℗ 1993 BMG Music Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music, New York, NY • Printed in USA”

RCA / Loud Records / Wu-Tang Records

calendar_today1993United States

“2000's era reissue pressing by United Record Pressings as indicated by "(U)" etching in runout. Runout information is etched, except '(121819x) 020101x2' stamped. Contains numerous samples from the 1981 Hong Kong film "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English dubbed version). Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited by GLC, NYC Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Published by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) C.R.E.A.M.: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-YouBaby-Come-And-Get-It/release/2566865]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" performed by The Charmels used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Tearz: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter-What-Will-Tomorrow-Bring/release/1341847]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" performed by Wendy Rene used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) © 1993 BMG Music ℗ 1993 BMG Music Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music, New York, NY • Printed in USA”

RCA / Loud Records / Wu-Tang Records

calendar_today1993United States

“Contains numerous samples from the 1981 Hong Kong film "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English dubbed version). Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited by GLC, NYC Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Published by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) C.R.E.A.M.: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-YouBaby-Come-And-Get-It/release/2566865]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" performed by The Charmels used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Tearz: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter-What-Will-Tomorrow-Bring/release/1341847]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" performed by Wendy Rene used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) © 1993 BMG Music ℗ 1993 BMG Music Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music, New York, NY • Printed in USA”

RCA Records Label / Loud Records / Wu-Tang Records

calendar_todayNov 9, 1993United States

“Original pressing; can be best identified by the color of the label, spine (original is yellow) and size of the stamper ring that goes fully around the Wu-Tang Records logo on labels without touching it. Late 1990s [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/21748783-Wu-Tang-Clan-Enter-The-Wu-Tang-36-Chambers]repress[/url] contains the same runout information, but has slightly lighter red labels and a smaller stamper ring. A lighter yellow Wu logo on cover and a white spine. Direct Metal Mastering. Contains numerous samples from the 1981 Hong Kong film "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English dubbed version). Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited by GLC, NYC Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Published by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) C.R.E.A.M.: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-YouBaby-Come-And-Get-It/release/2566865]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" performed by The Charmels used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Tearz: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter-What-Will-Tomorrow-Bring/release/1341847]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" performed by Wendy Rene used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) © 1993 BMG Music ℗ 1993 BMG Music Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music, New York, NY • Printed in USA”

RCA / Loud Records / Wu-Tang Records

calendar_today1993United States

“Very similar label design to US original pressing, however this repress has stamped matrix/runout information, rather than etched (see image of side b). The US original pressings have etched runout grooves.”

Loud Records / RCA

calendar_todayMay 2, 1994Europe

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at NYC. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. Side A - (Shaolin Sword) Side B - (Wu-Tang Sword) Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981)”

RCA / Loud Records / Wu-Tang Records

calendar_today1994United States

“Not For Sale Prince Rakeem "The RZA"”

RCA

calendar_today2000Europe

“Label color is salmon. On the right side of the rear sleeve: RCA is a registered trademark of general electric co. USA 2000 BMG Entertainment. The copyright in the sound recording is owned by BMG entertainment. All label copy and sleeve notes 2000 The RCA record label. Distributed by the local BMG company. All trademarks and logos are protected. Made in the EU.”

Loud Records / RCA / Wu-Tang Records

calendar_today2000United States

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at NYC. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981).”

Simply Vinyl / RCA / Loud Records / BMG

calendar_today2000United Kingdom

“180g vinyl re-release of the 1993 classic. Made in the EU (UK). Cover & Label represent the RCA/Loud Records release Cat#. The Simply Vinyl Cat# can only be found on the Runouts. Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at NYC. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981)”

Simply Vinyl

calendar_today2000United Kingdom

Music On Vinyl / RCA / Loud Records

calendar_todayDec 20, 2009Europe

“"Music On Vinyl" sticker on clear sleeve states: Classic album 180 gram audiophile vinyl pressing Back cover: Produced […] for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited by GLC, NYC [sic] Mastered […] at The Hit Factory, NYC Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) -A5 excerpts from "The Way We Are" by Gladys Knight & The Pips -B3 excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" by The Charmels -B5 excerpts from "After Laughter (comes Tears)" by Wendy Rene Originally released ℗ & © 2000 RCA. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Sony Music Entertainment. All label copy and sleeve notes © 2000 The RCA Record Label. […] This release: ℗ & © 2009 Sony Music Entertainment. Manufactured & Distributed by Music On Vinyl B.V. for Sony Music Entertainment. Made in the EU. ——— Sourced from the same master as the [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1080658]2000 Simply Vinyl reissue[/url].”

RCA / Loud Records

calendar_today2014United States

“Contains numerous samples from the 1981 Hong Kong film "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English dubbed version) On back cover: Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" [...] used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Published by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) • C.R.E.A.M.: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-YouBaby-Come-And-Get-It/release/2566865]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" [...] used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) • Tearz: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter-What-Will-Tomorrow-Bring/release/1341847]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" [...] used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) ℗ 1993 BMG Music”

RCA Records Label / Loud Records

calendar_todayApr 8, 2014United States

“On this version the tracklistings on back cover and labels do not match the actual sequence of tracks on release. Limited to 1000 copies with gold foil stamped numbering on the top-left corner of the back cover. Contains numerous samples from the 1981 Hong Kong film "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English dubbed version) Runout informations are hand-etched. On Newbury-sticker on cover: Exclusive Yellow & Black Swirled Vinyl Limited Numbered Edition of 1000 [...] On back cover: Produced, Mixed & Arranged [...] for Wu-Tang Productions [...] Recorded & Mixed At Firehouse Studio, NY, NY [...] Mastered [...] At The Hit Factory, NYC [...] Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" [...] used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Published by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) • C.R.E.A.M.: Excerpts from "[url=https://www.discogs.com/master/570441-The-Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-You-Baby-Come-And-Get-It]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" [...] used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) • Tearz: Excerpts from "[url=https://www.discogs.com/master/1098099-Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" [...] used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Published By Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) [...] On labels: [...] ℗ 1993 BMG Music”

Music On Vinyl / RCA / Loud Records

calendar_todayMar 26, 2015Europe

“Plated at Record Industry. - Limited edition of 3000 numbered copies on transparent/clear vinyl - 180 grams vinyl Back cover: Produced […] for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited by GLC, NYC [sic] Mastered […] at The Hit Factory, NYC Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) -A5 excerpts from "The Way We Are" by Gladys Knight & The Pips -B3 excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" by The Charmels -B5 excerpts from "After Laughter (comes Tears)" by Wendy Rene Originally released ℗ & © 2000 RCA. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Sony Music Entertainment. All label copy and sleeve notes © 2000 The RCA Record Label. […] This release: ℗ & © 2009 Sony Music Entertainment. Manufactured & Distributed by Music On Vinyl B.V. for Sony Music Entertainment. Made in the EU. ——— Sourced from the same master as the [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1080658]2000 Simply Vinyl reissue[/url].”

RCA / Loud Records / Sony Music / Legacy

calendar_today2016Europe

“This release includes a digital download. 'Conclusion' is mentioned on the sleeve and the labels but is not present on the recording. © 1993, 2016 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. ℗ 1993 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. Made in the EU. Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions. Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Runouts are etched.”

Get On Down

calendar_todayDec 2016United States

“•The group’s classic (November) 1993 debut album is presented as a set of six 7-Inch vinyl records •Unique hardcover “Casebook,” with six 7-inches as book pages, in addition to liner notes book (see below) •Casebook features a 56-page in-depth liner notes book (aka The Shaolinthology), with new RZA input / interviews, extensive research by journalist Chris Faraone, album lyrics, rarely-seen photos and other rare images from the Enter The Wu-Tang era Tracks are numbered sequentially through all sides of the album.”

Get On Down

calendar_todayDec 2016United States

“Test press version of [r=9461212]. Housed in the same box/booklet set, but the six 7"s of the album have white labels with test pressing stamps on one of the white labels (the original Protect Ya Neck/Tearz single is the same as the regular version of the boxset). Pressing plant/lacquer cutting plant uncredited, identified in matrix runout.”

RCA / Loud Records / Wu-Tang Records

calendar_today2017United States

“Contains numerous samples from the 1981 Hong Kong film "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English dubbed version) Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited by GLC, NYC Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Published by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) • C.R.E.A.M.: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-YouBaby-Come-And-Get-It/release/2566865]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" performed by The Charmels used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) • Tearz: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter-What-Will-Tomorrow-Bring/release/1341847]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" performed by Wendy Rene used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) ℗ 1993 BMG Music Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music, New York, NY • Printed in USA”

Get On Down

calendar_todayJan 3, 2017United States

“•The group’s classic (November) 1993 debut album is presented as a set of six 7-Inch vinyl records (with a bonus seventh 7-Inch, see below) •The entire set is housed in a premium leatherette outer slipcase •Outer slipcase holds the unique hardcover “Casebook,” with six 7-inches as book pages, in addition to liner notes book (see below) •Packaging also houses two custom Wu-Tang Logo 45 adapters •BONUS 7-INCH: “Protect Ya Neck (Bloody Version) / Tearz [aka After The Laughter Comes Tears” (Same A- and B-Side as original first self-released single, with recreation of original Sony picture black-on-white sleeve graphics) •Casebook features a 56-page in-depth liner notes book (aka The Shaolinthology), with new RZA input / interviews, extensive research by journalist Chris Faraone, album lyrics, rarely-seen photos and other rare images from the Enter The Wu-Tang era Tracks are numbered sequentially through all sides of the album.”

RCA / Loud Records / Sony Music / Legacy

calendar_todayMar 21, 2017France

“Limited to 500 copies. Contains numerous samples from the 1981 Hong Kong film "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English dubbed version) Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Published by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) • C.R.E.A.M.: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-YouBaby-Come-And-Get-It/release/2566865]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" performed by The Charmels used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) • Tearz: Excerpts from "[url=http://www.discogs.com/Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter-What-Will-Tomorrow-Bring/release/1341847]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" performed by Wendy Rene used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI)”

RCA / Loud Records / Sony Music / Legacy

calendar_today2018Europe

“(C) 1993 2018 RCA Records Made in the EU.”

RCA / Loud Records / Legacy / Sony Music

calendar_todayOct 12, 2018Europe

“Made in the EU. The 'Conclusion' is mentioned on the sleeve and the labels but is not present on the recording.”

Loud Records / RCA / BMG

calendar_today1993Europe

“Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions. Recorded and mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at GLC, NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI). Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "The Way We Were" used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. C.R.E.A.M: Excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Tearz: Excerpts from "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Back cover: Printed in Germany. CD: Made In Germany Different European versions with the same catalog number (74321203672) exists: Versions with the F:BM 650 Price Code: [r1148863] pressed by [l95728] Versions with the F: BM720 Price Code: [r2741201] pressed by [l95728] (this version) [r4969586] pressed by [l25487] [r6471900] pressed by [l34825] [r6269551] pressed by [l95728] Versions with the F:BM 640 Price Code: [r13157254] pressed by [[l95728]”

Loud Records / RCA / BMG

calendar_today1993Europe

“Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions. Recorded and mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at GLC, NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI). Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "The Way We Were" used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. C.R.E.A.M: Excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Tearz: Excerpts from "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Back cover: Printed in Germany CD: Made In Germany Different European versions with the same catalog number (74321203672) exists: Versions with the F:BM 650 Price Code: [r1148863] pressed by [l95728] Versions with the F: BM720 Price Code: [r2741201] pressed by [l95728] [r4969586] pressed by [l25487] [r6471900] pressed by [l34825] [r6269551] pressed by [l95728] (this version)”

Bertelsmann Music Group / RCA / Loud Records

calendar_today1993Europe

“Appears in a standard jewel case with a standard tray and an 8 page foldout booklet with photos and credits. On booklet: Produced, Mixed and Arranged [...] for Wu-Tang Productions [...] Recorded & Mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY [...] Edited at GLC, NYC Mastered [...] at The Hit Factory, NYC [...] Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) On traycard: ℗ & © 1993 BMG Music [...] Printed in Germany. On disc: Made In Germany Additional info: No duration is given for track 14. Different European versions with the same catalog number (74321203672): Versions with Price Code BM 650 [r=118435] Sonopress Versions with Price Code BM720 [r=2741201] Sonopress [r=6269551] Sonopress [r=4969586] Sony DADC [r=6471900] Sony DADC Versions with Price Code BM 640 [r=13157254] Sonopress”

RCA Records Label / Loud Records / BMG

calendar_today1993United States

“"Wu-Tang" text on the CD face is misprinted on this Arvato pressed reissue similar to the previous [url=https://www.discogs.com/Wu-Tang-Clan-Enter-The-Wu-Tang-36-Chambers/release/1205684]Sonopress[/url] reissue. Released between 2004 and 2008. ℗1993 BMG Music ©1993 BMG Music Made in USA Printed in the U.S.A. Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) Edited at GLC, NYC Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "The Way We Were" performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Published by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) • C.R.E.A.M.: Excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" performed by The Charmels used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) • Tearz: Excerpts from "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" performed by Wendy Rene used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at GLC, NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Issued in a standard jewel case with fold-out insert.”

RCA Records Label / Loud Records / BMG

calendar_today1993United States

“© 1993 BMG Music ℗ 1993 BMG Music Made In USA”

RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981) BMG Direct credited on Back Cover. BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. credited on CD Face.”

RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at GLC, NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Glass master date of 2000-Sept-25 based on "D00925" in matrix. This release is a repress/reissue. Release date is intentionally left blank.”

RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Back Cover: TMK(S) Ⓡ Registered • Marca(s) Registrada(s) General Electric, USA. BMG logo Ⓡ BMG Music © 1991 BMG Music Manufactured and distributed by BMG Music, New York, N.Y. Made In Mexico [[l8984] logo] [The RCA Records Label logo] [[l1003] logo] Recyclable Booklet: Produced, Mixed and arranged for Wu Tang Productions Recorded & Mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited at GLC, NYC Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Track 5a: Excerpts From "[url=https://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" used courtesy of [url=https://www.discogs.com/label/54749-Essex-Entertainment-Inc]Essex Entertainment[/url]. Published by Colgems-EMI Music Inc. (ASCAP) Track 8: Excerpts From "[url=https://www.discogs.com/Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-You-Baby-Come-And-Get-It/master/570441]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" used courtesy of [l41256]. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Track 11: Excerpts From "[url=https://www.discogs.com/Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter-What-Will-Tomorrow-Bring/release/1341847]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) Catalog Numbers: "07863 66336-2" on spine "RCA 66336-2" on cd Made In Mexico on rear insert. Made In USA on CD "Enter the Wu-Tang" misprinted on disc surface”

RCA / Loud Records

calendar_today1993Australia

“Sony pressed re-issue, unknown year of release.”

RCA / Loud Records

calendar_today1993United States

“Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981)”

Loud Records / RCA / BMG

calendar_today1993Europe

“Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions. Recorded and mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at GLC, NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI). Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "The Way We Were" used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. C.R.E.A.M: Excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Tearz: Excerpts from "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. [Back cover]: Printed in Germany [CD]: Made In Germany Different European versions with the same catalog number (74321203672) exists: Version with the F:BM 650 Price Code: [r1148863] pressed by [l95728] Versions with the F: BM720 Price Code: [r2741201] pressed by [l95728] [r4969586] pressed by [l25487] [r6471900] pressed by [l34825] [r6269551] pressed by [l95728] [r14316660] pressed by [l265781] (this version)”

Loud Records / RCA / Bertelsmann Music Group

calendar_today1993Europe

“Manufactured at the Arvato German pressing plant. Back cover: Printed in Germany CD: Made In Germany Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "The Way We Were" used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. C.R.E.A.M: Excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Tearz: Excerpts from "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. ℗ & © 1993 BMG Music”

RCA / Loud Records

calendar_today1993Canada

“Housed in a standard transparent jewel case with an 8-panel folded front insert with a black disc tray.”

RCA / Loud Records

calendar_today1993Canada

“Mfd. for BMG Direct Ltd. under license - D 101613”

RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at GLC, NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC.”

RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“"Wu-Tang" text on the CD face is misprinted similar to the previous [url=https://www.discogs.com/Wu-Tang-Clan-Enter-The-Wu-Tang-36-Chambers/release/1205684]Sonopress[/url] reissue. Very similar to [r=14395915], but back states discs made in Germany, not Mexico. Back Cover: TMK(S) Ⓡ Registered • Marca(s) Registrada(s) General Electric, USA. BMG logo Ⓡ BMG Music © 1991 BMG Music Manufactured and distributed by BMG Music, New York, N.Y. Disc (s) Made in Germany, Packaged In USA [[l8984] logo] [The RCA Records Label logo] [[l1003] logo] Recyclable Booklet: Produced, Mixed and arranged for Wu Tang Productions Recorded & Mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited at GLC, NYC Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Track 5a: Excerpts From "[url=https://www.discogs.com/Gladys-Knight-And-The-Pips-The-Way-We-Were-Try-To-Remember/master/178678]The Way We Were[/url]" used courtesy of [url=https://www.discogs.com/label/54749-Essex-Entertainment-Inc]Essex Entertainment[/url]. Published by Colgems-EMI Music Inc. (ASCAP) Track 8: Excerpts From "[url=https://www.discogs.com/Charmels-As-Long-As-Ive-Got-You-Baby-Come-And-Get-It/master/570441]As Long As I've Got You[/url]" used courtesy of [l41256]. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Track 11: Excerpts From "[url=https://www.discogs.com/Wendy-Rene-After-Laughter-What-Will-Tomorrow-Bring/release/1341847]After Laughter (Comes Tears)[/url]" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) Catalog Numbers: "07863 66336-2" on spine "RCA 66336-2" on cd Made In USA on CD”

Loud Records / RCA / BMG

calendar_today1993Europe

“Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions. Recorded and mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at GLC, NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI). Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "The Way We Were" used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. C.R.E.A.M: Excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Tearz: Excerpts from "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Back cover: Printed in Germany CD: Made in the EU. Different European versions with the same catalog number (74321203672) exists: Versions with the F:BM 650 Price Code: [r1148863] pressed by [l95728] Versions with the F: BM720 Price Code: [r2741201] pressed by [l95728] [r4969586] pressed by [l25487] (this version) [r6471900] pressed by [l34825] [r6269551] pressed by [l95728]”

Loud Records / RCA Records Label / BMG Music / RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Orange CD RCA 07863”

RCA / Loud Records

calendar_today1993Canada

RCA / Loud Records

calendar_today1993Canada

“Mfd. for BMG Direct Ltd. under license - D 101613”

Loud Records / RCA / BMG

calendar_today1993Europe

“Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions. Recorded and mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at GLC, NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI). Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "The Way We Were" used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. C.R.E.A.M: Excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Tearz: Excerpts from "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Back cover: Printed in Germany CD: Made In Germany Different European versions with the same catalog number (74321203672) exists: Versions with the F:BM 650 Price Code: [r1148863] pressed by [l95728] Versions with the F: BM720 Price Code: [r2741201] pressed by [l95728] [r4969586] pressed by [l25487] [r6471900] pressed by [l34825] (this version) [r6269551] pressed by [l95728]”

RCA / BMG Russia

calendar_today1993Russia

“Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions. Recorded and mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at GLC, NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI). Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "The Way We Were" used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. C.R.E.A.M: Excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Tearz: Excerpts from "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Для распространения на территории России и СНГ For sales in CIS CD released with a 4-page booklet in a standard jewel case”

Loud Records / RCA / BMG

calendar_today1993United States

“Edited version. Issued in a standard jewel case with 8-panel foldout insert. Total duration for track 9 is 4:51. Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY Edited at GLC, NYC Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Track 3: excerpts from "The Way We Were" performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. Written by Alan Bergman/Marilyn Bergman/Marvin Hamlisch. Published by Colgems-EMI Music Inc. (ASCAP) Track 7: excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" performed by The Charmels used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Written by Isaac Hayes/David Porter. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Track 9.1: excerpts from "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" performed by Wendy Rene used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Written by Johnnie Frierson/Mary Frierson. Published by Irving Music Inc. (BMI) Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI) Back cover: [RCA logo] tmk(s) ® registered • marca(s) registrada(s) General Electric, USA. BMG logo ® BMG Music © 1993 BMG Music Manufactured and distributed by BMG Music Printed in the U.S.A. CD face: [RCA logo] tmk(s) ® registered marca(s) registrada(s) General Electric, USA BMG logo ® BMG Music © 1993 BMG Music Made in USA ℗ 1993 BMG Music”

Loud Records / RCA / BMG

calendar_today1993Europe

“Produced, mixed and arranged for Wu-Tang Productions. Recorded and mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at GLC, NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Published by Wu-Tang Publishing (BMI). Can It Be All So Simple: Excerpts from "The Way We Were" used courtesy of Essex Entertainment. C.R.E.A.M: Excerpts from "As Long As I've Got You" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Tearz: Excerpts from "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" used courtesy of Warner Special Products. Back cover: Printed in Germany. CD: Made In Germany Different European versions with the same catalog number (74321203672) exists: Versions with the F:BM 650 Price Code: [r1148863] pressed by [l95728] Versions with the F: BM720 Price Code: [r2741201] pressed by [l95728] [r4969586] pressed by [l25487] [r6471900] pressed by [l34825] [r6269551] pressed by [l95728]”

Loud Records / RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981).”

Loud Records / RCA / BMG Music

calendar_today1993Canada

Loud Records / BMG Music Canada / RCA

calendar_today1993Canada

Loud Records / RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at NYC. Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981)”

Loud Records / RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981) Different version has 6 short straight lines at the bottom of the shell window.”

BMG Russia / RCA

calendar_today1993Russia

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981)”

Loud Records / BMG Music Canada / RCA

calendar_today1993Canada

“Black cassette shell”

Loud Records / RCA / BMG Music

calendar_today1993Canada

Loud Records / RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981) Different shell from [r3633985].”

Loud Records / RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981). Clear shell with circles in window, non-club version of [r3388993]”

RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Advanced Promotional Cassette for Wu-Tang's first album. Released before the title 36 Chambers was placed.”

Loud Records / RCA

calendar_today1993United States

“Counterfeit cassette in a clear shell with poorly duplicated shell printing. Comes with a color photocopy of original J-card, also of dubious graphic quality.”

RCA / Bertelsmann Music Group

calendar_today1994Poland

“Misspelled title word "members in place of "chambers" on the cassette shell.”

Loud Records / RCA

calendar_today1994United States

Loud Records / RCA / BMG

calendar_todayMay 2, 1994Europe

“Recorded & mixed at Firehouse Studio, NY, NY. Edited at NYC. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Contains samples from the movie "Shaolin & Wu Tang" (English version, 1981) ℗ 1993 BMG Music Made in Germany”

Loud Records / RCA

calendar_today1994United States

“This was a promotional sampler intended for radio stationplay. It features eight clean versions of tracks taken from their first full length LP release. It was not sold in stores, but couldbe obtained through DJ record pools at that time. Not For Sale”

Music World

calendar_today1996Russia

Moon Records

calendar_todayAug 1998Ukraine

“1993 BMG Music. USA. 1998 MOON records; 252126 Kyiv, Ukraine.”

RCA

calendar_today2004Ukraine

“Для распространения на территории Украины For distribution on the territory of Ukraine The tracks are consecutively numbered”

Legacy

calendar_today2018United States

“Urban Outfitters Exclusive. Only 1500 limited units.”

Legacy

calendar_todayApr 21, 2018United States

“Released exclusively for Record Store Day 2018.”

Legacy

calendar_todayApr 21, 2018Europe

“Released exclusively for Record Store Day 2018. Made in the EU.”

Loud Records / RCA / Get On Down

calendar_today2023United States

“Limited to 2000 copies. Black ice colored shell. 30th anniversary reissue”

Buena onda tapes

calendar_todayFeb 12, 2023Chile

Get On Down

calendar_todayJan 3, 2017United States

“•The group’s classic (November) 1993 debut album is presented as a set of six 7-Inch vinyl records (with a bonus seventh 7-Inch, see below) •The entire set is housed in a premium leatherette outer slipcase •Outer slipcase holds the unique hardcover “Casebook,” with six 7-inches as book pages, in addition to liner notes book (see below) •Packaging also houses two custom Wu-Tang Logo 45 adapters •BONUS 7-INCH: “Protect Ya Neck (Bloody Version) / Tearz [aka After The Laughter Comes Tears” (Same A- and B-Side as original first self-released single, with recreation of original Sony picture black-on-white sleeve graphics) •Casebook features a 56-page in-depth liner notes book (aka The Shaolinthology), with new RZA input / interviews, extensive research by journalist Chris Faraone, album lyrics, rarely-seen photos and other rare images from the Enter The Wu-Tang era Tracks are numbered sequentially through all sides of the album.”

Get On Down

calendar_todayMar 2024United States

“Six split black and yellow colored big hole 7-inch records in printed full-color inner sleeves. Housed in a custom canvas wrapped Wu-Tang album art box with a printed outer slipcase. Includes a 60-page liner notes book titled The Shaolinothology featuring RZA input/interviews, extensive research by journalist Chris Faraone, album lyrics, rarely-seen photos, and other rare images from the Enter The Wu-Tang era, plus new additional photos by Wu-Tang album cover photographer Danny Hastings. Includes a pack of 30th Anniversary 36 Chambers Trading Cards featuring never-before-seen photos by photographer Danny Hastings. The trading cards are only available in this box set.”