Watch The Throne

Roc-A-Fella Records / Roc Nation / Hip Hop Since 1978 / The Heavy Hitters

calendar_today2011United States

“Unlike [r=32876742], this release has a clear title sticker, a different looking parental advisory sticker, and an 8-digit stamp (where the #5 and #3 would be from other said release) on the runouts. Black inner sleeves: B001601-01 EV01 Back barcode sticker: B001601-01 ST02 Shrink wrap: MADE IN CANADA 11 04 2021 2”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011United States

“Unlike other versions, this version has lacquers cut by Scott Hull at Masterdisk. "MASTERDISK" is stamped into the runouts. Everything else is hand-etched. Comes packaged in gold embossed, cross shaped vinyl jacket. Includes a 24" x 24" poster. Artwork by courtesy of Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci © Givenchy. ℗ © 2011 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC.”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011United States

“Everything is stamped into the runouts apart from #5 and #3.”

Not On Label (Kanye West) / Not On Label (Jay-Z)

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_today2011United Kingdom

“Translucent Pink”

JAYTHRONE10

calendar_today2011United States

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_today2011Italy

“180gr Black Vinyl deluxe Edition. Pressing from Italy Labels: Watch The Throne Deluxe Edition Jay-Z & Kanye West Limited Edition JAYTHRONE10 For Promo Use Only Made In Italy”

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_today2011Italy

“180gr Red Transparent Vinyl deluxe Edition. Pressing from Italy Labels: Watch The Throne Deluxe Edition Jay-Z & Kanye West Limited Edition JAYTHRONE10 For Promo Use Only Made In Italy”

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_today2011United Kingdom

“LP Limited Edition, clean version. Vinyl color: Black First unofficial UK print made in 2011 Comes in generic black sleeve with barcode sticker.”

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_today2011United Kingdom

“"Limited Edition Color Vinyl Watch The Throne Album" Comes in Generic Sleeve with Barcode Sticker.”

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_todaySep 5, 2011United States

“"Limited Edition Color Vinyl Watch The Throne Album" Bootleg album sampler pressed on several different vinyl colours; clean versions. [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/3146866]Burgundy Edition[/url]”

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_todaySep 5, 2011United Kingdom

“Bootleg album sampler. Released on several different colours, Clean Versions!”

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_todaySep 5, 2011United Kingdom

“"Limited Edition Color Vinyl Watch The Throne Album" Bootleg album sampler pressed on several different vinyl colours; clean versions. [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/3146866]Burgundy Edition[/url]”

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_todaySep 5, 2011United Kingdom

“"Limited Edition Color Vinyl Watch The Throne Album"”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2012United States

“Unlike other versions, this version has lacquers cut by Ray Janos at Sterling Sound. "STERLING" is stamped into the runouts. Everything else is hand-etched. - Bonus track "The Joy" is not included on the official vinyl release. - Packaged in gold embossed, cross shaped vinyl jacket (designed by Ricardo Tisci of Givenchy) - 24" x 24" Poster (designed by Ricardo Tisci of Givenchy) - 2 x LP Picture Disc with Jay-Z and Kanye West images”

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_todayApr 9, 2013Italy

“180gr clear Vinyl deluxe Edition. Pressing from Italy 1 disc clear, 2nd disc sandy/light tan/clear Labels: Watch The Throne Deluxe Edition Jay-Z & Kanye West Limited Edition JAYTHRONE10 For Promo Use Only Made In Italy”

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_todayMay 2013United Kingdom

Not On Label (Jay-Z) / Not On Label (Kanye West)

calendar_todayMar 2014United Kingdom

“Made in Italy”

Not On Label (Kanye West) / Not On Label (Jay-Z)

calendar_today2023Europe

“Pressed on marbles pink vinyl. Unofficial European release. Track B3 has a spelling error, instead of "Who Gonna STOP Me," it says "Who Gonna STOIP Me."”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011Brazil

“BRAZILIAN EDITION”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011Australia

“Marketed in Australasia by Universal Music Australia under exclusive licence. Made in Australia.”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011United States

“Clean Version”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011Mexico

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011Canada

“Parental Advisory sticker on case - PGDGENST02”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011Colombia

Def Jam Recordings / Roc-A-Fella Records / Roc Nation

calendar_today2011Europe

“℗ © 2011 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC, Shawn Carter Manufactured and marketed by Island Def Jam Music Group, a division of UMG Recordings, INC. Made in the EU. Tracks 13 to 16 Deluxe Edition bonus tracks. The catalog number appears on the CD rim and on inlay. The CD is completely black on both sides (with a wooden-design pattern on the label side) and does not have a matrix number. Released in a 5-panel fold-out cardboard sleeve with shiny golden surface and a Parental Advisory sticker. Release includes an 18-page (3x3 panel) insert with poster on one side and lyrics and credits on the other. Track 13 contains 3:00 of silence. Track #1 contains samples from the recording "[m=535599]" by [a265759]. It also contains samples from the recording "K Scope" by [a10351]. Track #3 contains samples from the [a2928003] recording "Baptizing Scene". It also contains audio from the motion picture entitled "Blades Of Glory". Track #4 contains samples from the recording "[m=314112]" by [a132136]. It also contains elements of "[m=109449]" by [a97078]. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me and I Won't Tell The Truth About You" by [a12596]. Track #5 contains samples and elements from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me and I Won't Tell The Truth About You" by [a12596]. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "My Thang" by [a12596]. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul" by [a12596]. Track #6 contains samples from the recording "[m=358919]" by [a10584] and [a166629] and "My World" by [a881354]. Track #7 contains samples from the recording "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" by [a12596]. It also contains samples from the recording "Apache" by [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/636900-The-Incredible-Bongo-Band]Incredible Bongo Band[/url]. Track #9 contains a sample from "[r=3390390]" by [a1343482]. Track #13 contains a sample from the recording "[m=178796]" by [a136182]. Track #14 contains samples from the recording "The Making Of You (Live)" by [a17589]. It also contains samples from "Different Strokes" by [a101087].”

Universal

calendar_today2011Taiwan

“With Taiwan Obi.”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011Canada

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011Europe

“Clean Version Standard jewel case, clear tray & 12-page booklet. No tracklisting present other than inside the booklet. "DISC MADE IN MEXICO" imprinted on back of jewel case. Track 1: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from the recording "Sunshine Help Me" as performed by [a265759]. Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd. Written by Gary Wright, published by Blue Mountain Music Ltd o/b/o Catherine's Peak Music (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "K Scope" performed by [a10351], used courtesy of EMI Records Ltd. Written by Phil Manzanera, published by Universal Music-MGB Songs (ASCAP). Contains samples from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" (J. Brown/J. Roach), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 2: Recorded at Barford Estate, Sydney, AU. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Beyoncé appears courtesy of Parkwood/Columbia Records. Seal appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records. Track 3: Recorded at Le Meurice, Paris, France. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Use of audio from the motion picture entitled 'Blades Of Glory' used courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Contains samples from the [a2928003] recording "Baptizing Scene". Produced under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by Reverend W. A. Donaldson, Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 4: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from the [a132136] recording "Try A Little Tenderness". Produced under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly, published by EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP). Contains elements of "Top Billin'" (Kirk Robinson, Roy Hammond), BMG Gold Songs/Hot Buttermilk Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/BMG Platinum Songs/First Priority Music (BMI)/Tufamerica Inc. d/b/a Swing Beat Songs (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" (J. Brown/J. Roach), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 5: Recorded at Tribeca Grand Hotel, NYC and (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Kid Cudi appears courtesy of Universal Motown Records. Contains samples from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" (J. Brown/J. Roach), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "My Thang" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "My Thang" (J. Brown), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul", written by F.J. Brown, F. Wesley and T. Pinckney, published by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Music Inc./Donna Dijon Music Publications/Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 6: Recorded by Noah Goldstein at Le Meurice, Paris, France and Tribeca Grand, NYC and Ken Lewis and Brent Kolatalo at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New YorK. Contains samples from the recording "Feeling Good" as performed by [a10584] and [a166629]. Courtesy of The Verve Music Group, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, published by The Richmond Organization o/b/o Musical Comedy Productions (BMI). Track 7: Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Mike Dean and Anthony Kilhoffer at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady, NYC. Assisted at Avex Recording by Gaylord Holomalia and Christian Mochizuki. Mixed at MSR Studios, NYC. Justin Vernon appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records. Contains samples from the recording "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Universal Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Written by J. Brown, B. Byrd, R. Lenhoff, published by Crited Music, Inc. (BMI). All rights administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples from recording "Apache" as performed by [url=/artist/636900]Incredible Bongo Band[/url], used courtesy of Mr. Bongo Worldwide Ltd. Written by Jeremiah Lordan and published by Regent Music Corp. (BMI). Track 8: Recorded by Noah Goldstein at Tribeca Grand Hotel, NYC and (The Mercer) Hotel, New York and Ken Lewis and Brent Kolatalo at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Track 9: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from "I Can't Stop" performed by [a1343482], used courtesy of Circus Records. Written by Joshua Kierkegaard and published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. (PRS). Track 10: Recorded at Real World Studios, Wiltshire, UK. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Kid Cudi appears courtesy of Universal Motown Recordings. Contains portions of "Celie Shaves Mr./Scarification", written by Quincy Jones, Harvey Mason Jr., Joel Rosenbaum., Caiphus Semenya and Bill Summers, published by Universal Music Corp. o/b/o Warner Olive Music LLC (ASCAP)/Songs of Universal, Inc. o/b/o Warner-Barham Music LLC (BMI). "Celie Shaves Mr./Scarification" used courtesy of Warner Bros. Contains samples from "La La La", written and performed by [url=/artist/2928004]Mihaela[/url] and [a2928005] aka [url=/artist/1301606]Indiggo Twins[/url], ambassadors of the great Romanian tradition. Used courtesy of Imagem Sounds (ASCAP). Track 11: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Track 12: Recorded at Real World Studios, Wiltshire, UK and Barford Estate, Sydney, AU. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from "I Love You So", performed by [a3358], used courtesy of Because Music. Written by Philippe Cerboneschi, Hubert Blanc-Francard, Tony Camillo and Mary Sawyer, published by EMI Unart Catalog Inc. (BMI)/Kama Sutra Music, Inc. (BMI)/Because Editions o/b/o itself, Headbangers Publishing, Motor Bass and Love Supreme.”

Universal

calendar_today2011India

Universal

calendar_today2011South Korea

Universal

calendar_today2011South Africa

Universal

calendar_today2011Japan

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2011Europe

“Standard jewel case - clear tray - with "Parental Advisory" sticker on front case, including a 12-page booklet. On CD label: ®© 2011 Roc-A-Fela Records, LLC Shawn Carter. Manufactured and marketed by The Island Def Jam Music Group, A Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Made in the EU. 0602527650579 On rear cover: ®© 2011 Roc-A-Fela Records, LLC Shawn Carter. Manufactured and marketed by The Island Def Jam Music Group, A Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Made in the EU.”

Roc-A-Fella Records / Roc Nation / Hip Hop Since 1978 / The Heavy Hitters

calendar_todayAug 8, 2011United States

“Track 13 contains 3:00 of silence.”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_todayAug 12, 2011United States

“Contains 4 bonus tracks--a Best Buy exclusive release for the first few weeks. Track 13 contains 3:00 of silence. Track #1 contains samples from the recording "Sunshine Help Me" by Spooky Tooth. It also contains samples from the recording "K Scope" by Phil Manzanera. Track #3 contains samples from the Reverend W.A. Donaldson recording "Baptizing Scene". It also contains audio from the motion picture entitled "Blades Of Glory". Track #4 contains samples from the recording "Try A Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding. It also contains elements of "Top Billin" by Audio Two. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me and I Won't Tell The Truth About You" by James Brown. Track #5 contains samples and elements from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me and I Won't Tell The Truth About You" by James Brown. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "My Thang" by James Brown. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul" by James Brown. Track #6 contains samples from the recording "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone and Hal Mooney and "My World" by Alex Gilbert. Track #7 contains samples from the recording "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" by James Brown. It also contains samples from the recording "Apache" by Incredible Bongo Band. Track #9 contains a sample from "I Can't Stop" by Flux Pavilion. Track #13 contains a sample from the recording "Action" by Orange Krush. Track #14 contains samples from the recording "The Making Of You (Live)" by Curtis Mayfield. It also contains samples from "Different Strokes" by Sly Johnson.”

Def Jam Recordings / Roc-A-Fella Records / Roc Nation

calendar_todayAug 12, 2011Europe

“℗ © 2011 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC, Shawn Carter Manufactured and marketed by Island Def Jam Music Group, a division of UMG Recordings, INC. Made in the EU. Tracks 13 to 16 are bonus tracks. The CD comes in a gold coloured embossed 5-panel card sleeve, which, when opened forms the shape of a cross. The centre panel holds the CD, while the bottom panel holds a folded, double sided 9-panel insert, with artwork on one side and credits/lyrics on the reverse. The CD is completely black on the both sides (with a wooden-design pattern on the top side) and does not have a Matrix Number or Mastering SID Code. Track 13 contains 3:00 of silence. Track #1 contains samples from the recording "Sunshine Help Me" by Spooky Tooth. It also contains samples from the recording "K Scope" by Phil Manzanera. Track #3 contains samples from the Reverend W.A. Donaldson recording "Baptizing Scene". It also contains audio from the motion picture entitled "Blades Of Glory". Track #4 contains samples from the recording "Try A Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding. It also contains elements of "Top Billin" by Audio Two. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me and I Won't Tell The Truth About You" by James Brown. Track #5 contains samples and elements from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me and I Won't Tell The Truth About You" by James Brown. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "My Thang" by James Brown. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul" by James Brown. Track #6 contains samples from the recording "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone and Hal Mooney and "My World" by Alex Gilbert. Track #7 contains samples from the recording "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" by James Brown. It also contains samples from the recording "Apache" by Incredible Bongo Band. Track #9 contains a sample from "I Can't Stop" by Flux Pavilion. Track #13 contains a sample from the recording "Action" by Orange Krush. Track #14 contains samples from the recording "The Making Of You (Live)" by Curtis Mayfield. It also contains samples from "Different Strokes" by Sly Johnson.”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_todayAug 12, 2011Argentina

“Standard jewel case with sticker on cover, clear tray & 12-page booklet. Track 1: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from the recording "Sunshine Help Me" as performed by [a265759]. Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd. Written by Gary Wright, published by Blue Mountain Music Ltd o/b/o Catherine's Peak Music (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "K Scope" performed by [a10351], used courtesy of EMI Records Ltd. Written by Phil Manzanera, published by Universal Music-MGB Songs (ASCAP). Contains samples from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" (J. Brown/J. Roach), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 2: Recorded at Barford Estate, Sydney, AU. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Beyoncé appears courtesy of Parkwood/Columbia Records. Seal appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records. Track 3: Recorded at Le Meurice, Paris, France. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Use of audio from the motion picture entitled 'Blades Of Glory' used courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Contains samples from the [a2928003] recording "Baptizing Scene". Produced under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by Reverend W. A. Donaldson, Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 4: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from the [a132136] recording "Try A Little Tenderness". Produced under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly, published by EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP). Contains elements of "Top Billin'" (Kirk Robinson, Roy Hammond), BMG Gold Songs/Hot Buttermilk Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/BMG Platinum Songs/First Priority Music (BMI)/Tufamerica Inc. d/b/a Swing Beat Songs (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" (J. Brown/J. Roach), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 5: Recorded at Tribeca Grand Hotel, NYC and (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Kid Cudi appears courtesy of Universal Motown Records. Contains samples from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" (J. Brown/J. Roach), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "My Thang" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "My Thang" (J. Brown), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul", written by F.J. Brown, F. Wesley and T. Pinckney, published by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Music Inc./Donna Dijon Music Publications/Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 6: Recorded by Noah Goldstein at Le Meurice, Paris, France and Tribeca Grand, NYC and Ken Lewis and Brent Kolatalo at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New YorK. Contains samples from the recording "Feeling Good" as performed by [a10584] and [a166629]. Courtesy of The Verve Music Group, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, published by The Richmond Organization o/b/o Musical Comedy Productions (BMI). Track 7: Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Mike Dean and Anthony Kilhoffer at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady, NYC. Assisted at Avex Recording by Gaylord Holomalia and Christian Mochizuki. Mixed at MSR Studios, NYC. Justin Vernon appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records. Contains samples from the recording "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Universal Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Written by J. Brown, B. Byrd, R. Lenhoff, published by Crited Music, Inc. (BMI). All rights administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples from recording "Apache" as performed by [url=/artist/636900]Incredible Bongo Band[/url], used courtesy of Mr. Bongo Worldwide Ltd. Written by Jeremiah Lordan and published by Regent Music Corp. (BMI). Track 8: Recorded by Noah Goldstein at Tribeca Grand Hotel, NYC and (The Mercer) Hotel, New York and Ken Lewis and Brent Kolatalo at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Track 9: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from "I Can't Stop" performed by [a1343482], used courtesy of Circus Records. Written by Joshua Kierkegaard and published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. (PRS). Track 10: Recorded at Real World Studios, Wiltshire, UK. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Kid Cudi appears courtesy of Universal Motown Recordings. Contains portions of "Celie Shaves Mr./Scarification", written by Quincy Jones, Harvey Mason Jr., Joel Rosenbaum., Caiphus Semenya and Bill Summers, published by Universal Music Corp. o/b/o Warner Olive Music LLC (ASCAP)/Songs of Universal, Inc. o/b/o Warner-Barham Music LLC (BMI). "Celie Shaves Mr./Scarification" used courtesy of Warner Bros. Contains samples from "La La La", written and performed by [url=/artist/2928004]Mihaela[/url] and [a2928005] aka [url=/artist/1301606]Indiggo Twins[/url], ambassadors of the great Romanian tradition. Used courtesy of Imagem Sounds (ASCAP). Track 11: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Track 12: Recorded at Real World Studios, Wiltshire, UK and Barford Estate, Sydney, AU. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from "I Love You So", performed by [a3358], used courtesy of Because Music. Written by Philippe Cerboneschi, Hubert Blanc-Francard, Tony Camillo and Mary Sawyer, published by EMI Unart Catalog Inc. (BMI)/Kama Sutra Music, Inc. (BMI)/Because Editions o/b/o itself, Headbangers Publishing, Motor Bass and Love Supreme. Tracks produced by 88-Keys for Keys Open Doors, LLC Tracks (co-)produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop since 1978 Tracks produced, mixed and recorded by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions. Tracks programmed by Hit-Boy for Very Good Beats. Tracks produced by Hit-Boy for Hit-Boy Music, Inc./Very Good Beats. Tracks produced by Swizz Beatz for Swizz Beatz Productions. Tracks produced by S1 for Soul Kontrollaz Productions/Very Good Beats. ®© 2011 Roc-A-Fela Records, LLC Shawn Carter.”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_todayAug 12, 2011United States

“10-panel digisleeve, opening crosswise, including a 18-page foldout inlay On back cover: translucid sticker "DISC MADE IN MEXICO" On top edge: ℗ © 2011 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC - Shawn Carter Manufactured and marketed by the Island Def Jam Music Group Distributed by Universal Music Distribution On bottom edge: © Givenchy Track 13 contains 3:00 of silence. Track #1 contains samples from the recording "Sunshine Help Me" by Spooky Tooth. It also contains samples from the recording "K Scope" by Phil Manzanera. Track #3 contains samples from the Reverend W.A. Donaldson recording "Baptizing Scene". It also contains audio from the motion picture entitled "Blades Of Glory". Track #4 contains samples from the recording "Try A Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding. It also contains elements of "Top Billin" by Audio Two. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me and I Won't Tell The Truth About You" by James Brown. Track #5 contains samples and elements from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me and I Won't Tell The Truth About You" by James Brown. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "My Thang" by James Brown. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul" by James Brown. Track #6 contains samples from the recording "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone and Hal Mooney and "My World" by Alex Gilbert. Track #7 contains samples from the recording "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" by James Brown. It also contains samples from the recording "Apache" by Incredible Bongo Band. Track #9 contains a sample from "I Can't Stop" by Flux Pavilion. Track #13 contains a sample from the recording "Action" by Orange Krush. Track #14 contains samples from the recording "The Making Of You (Live)" by Curtis Mayfield. It also contains samples from "Different Strokes" by Sly Johnson.”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_todayAug 12, 2011Europe

“Standard jewel case with sticker on cover, clear tray & 12-page booklet. Track 1: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from the recording "Sunshine Help Me" as performed by [a265759]. Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd. Written by Gary Wright, published by Blue Mountain Music Ltd o/b/o Catherine's Peak Music (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "K Scope" performed by [a10351], used courtesy of EMI Records Ltd. Written by Phil Manzanera, published by Universal Music-MGB Songs (ASCAP). Contains samples from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" (J. Brown/J. Roach), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 2: Recorded at Barford Estate, Sydney, AU. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Beyoncé appears courtesy of Parkwood/Columbia Records. Seal appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records. Track 3: Recorded at Le Meurice, Paris, France. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Use of audio from the motion picture entitled 'Blades Of Glory' used courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Contains samples from the [a2928003] recording "Baptizing Scene". Produced under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by Reverend W. A. Donaldson, Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 4: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from the [a132136] recording "Try A Little Tenderness". Produced under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly, published by EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP). Contains elements of "Top Billin'" (Kirk Robinson, Roy Hammond), BMG Gold Songs/Hot Buttermilk Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/BMG Platinum Songs/First Priority Music (BMI)/Tufamerica Inc. d/b/a Swing Beat Songs (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" (J. Brown/J. Roach), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 5: Recorded at Tribeca Grand Hotel, NYC and (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Kid Cudi appears courtesy of Universal Motown Records. Contains samples from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "Don't Tell A Lie About Me And I Won't Tell The Truth About You" (J. Brown/J. Roach), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "My Thang" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "My Thang" (J. Brown), Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI) & Intersong-USA, Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI) administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples from the recording "People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Polydor Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Contains elements of "People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul", written by F.J. Brown, F. Wesley and T. Pinckney, published by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Music Inc./Donna Dijon Music Publications/Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 6: Recorded by Noah Goldstein at Le Meurice, Paris, France and Tribeca Grand, NYC and Ken Lewis and Brent Kolatalo at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New YorK. Contains samples from the recording "Feeling Good" as performed by [a10584] and [a166629]. Courtesy of The Verve Music Group, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, published by The Richmond Organization o/b/o Musical Comedy Productions (BMI). Track 7: Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Mike Dean and Anthony Kilhoffer at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady, NYC. Assisted at Avex Recording by Gaylord Holomalia and Christian Mochizuki. Mixed at MSR Studios, NYC. Justin Vernon appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records. Contains samples from the recording "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" as performed by [a12596]. Courtesy of Universal Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Written by J. Brown, B. Byrd, R. Lenhoff, published by Crited Music, Inc. (BMI). All rights administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples from recording "Apache" as performed by [url=/artist/636900]Incredible Bongo Band[/url], used courtesy of Mr. Bongo Worldwide Ltd. Written by Jeremiah Lordan and published by Regent Music Corp. (BMI). Track 8: Recorded by Noah Goldstein at Tribeca Grand Hotel, NYC and (The Mercer) Hotel, New York and Ken Lewis and Brent Kolatalo at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Track 9: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from "I Can't Stop" performed by [a1343482], used courtesy of Circus Records. Written by Joshua Kierkegaard and published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. (PRS). Track 10: Recorded at Real World Studios, Wiltshire, UK. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Kid Cudi appears courtesy of Universal Motown Recordings. Contains portions of "Celie Shaves Mr./Scarification", written by Quincy Jones, Harvey Mason Jr., Joel Rosenbaum., Caiphus Semenya and Bill Summers, published by Universal Music Corp. o/b/o Warner Olive Music LLC (ASCAP)/Songs of Universal, Inc. o/b/o Warner-Barham Music LLC (BMI). "Celie Shaves Mr./Scarification" used courtesy of Warner Bros. Contains samples from "La La La", written and performed by [url=/artist/2928004]Mihaela[/url] and [a2928005] aka [url=/artist/1301606]Indiggo Twins[/url], ambassadors of the great Romanian tradition. Used courtesy of Imagem Sounds (ASCAP). Track 11: Recorded at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Track 12: Recorded at Real World Studios, Wiltshire, UK and Barford Estate, Sydney, AU. Mixed at (The Mercer) Hotel, New York. Contains samples from "I Love You So", performed by [a3358], used courtesy of Because Music. Written by Philippe Cerboneschi, Hubert Blanc-Francard, Tony Camillo and Mary Sawyer, published by EMI Unart Catalog Inc. (BMI)/Kama Sutra Music, Inc. (BMI)/Because Editions o/b/o itself, Headbangers Publishing, Motor Bass and Love Supreme. Tracks produced by 88-Keys for Keys Open Doors, LLC Tracks (co-)produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop since 1978 Tracks produced, mixed and recorded by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions. Tracks programmed by Hit-Boy for Very Good Beats. Tracks produced by Hit-Boy for Hit-Boy Music, Inc./Very Good Beats. Tracks produced by Swizz Beatz for Swizz Beatz Productions. Tracks produced by S1 for Soul Kontrollaz Productions/Very Good Beats. ®© 2011 Roc-A-Fela Records, LLC Shawn Carter. Made in the EU.”

Roc-A-Fella Records / Roc Nation / Hip Hop Since 1978 / The Heavy Hitters

calendar_todayAug 12, 2011United States

“Standard 12-track version. Same catalog number, barcode and matrix as [r3049918] which is listed as the deluxe version.”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_todayAug 12, 2011United States

“Contains 4 bonus tracks--a Best Buy exclusive release for the first few weeks. Track 13 contains 3:00 of silence. Track #1 contains samples from the recording "Sunshine Help Me" by Spooky Tooth. It also contains samples from the recording "K Scope" by Phil Manzanera. Track #3 contains samples from the Reverend W.A. Donaldson recording "Baptizing Scene". It also contains audio from the motion picture entitled "Blades Of Glory". Track #4 contains samples from the recording "Try A Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding. It also contains elements of "Top Billin" by Audio Two. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me and I Won't Tell The Truth About You" by James Brown. Track #5 contains samples and elements from the recording "Don't Tell A Lie About Me and I Won't Tell The Truth About You" by James Brown. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "My Thang" by James Brown. It also contains samples and elements from the recording "People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul" by James Brown. Track #6 contains samples from the recording "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone and Hal Mooney. Track #7 contains samples from the recording "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" by James Brown. It also contains samples from the recording "Apache" by Incredible Bongo Band. Track #9 contains a sample from "I Can't Stop" by Flux Pavilion. Track #13 contains a sample from the recording "Action" by Orange Krush. Track #14 contains samples from the recording "The Making Of You (Live)" by Curtis Mayfield. It also contains samples from "Different Strokes" by Sly Johnson.”

Universal

calendar_todayAug 31, 2011Japan

“℗© 2011 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC. Shawn Carter Universal International, A Universal Music Company Made in Japan 11•8•31(11•8•15) ⓎⓍ (再) 12•2•29 まで”

Roc-A-Fella Records

calendar_today2013United States

“Not issued with a cover.”