Midnight Marauders

Jive

calendar_today1993Europe

“Released with plain white inner sleeves. Blurry cover artwork, except barcode and spine. Vinyl is identical to [r=95054]. Sleeve: [A4] Produced […] for Skeffington Productions, Inc. [C4] Produced […] for Paul Sea Productions, Inc. Mixed at Battery Studios Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound Mastered […] at the Hit Factory, NYC See labels for publishing details An original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation [ATCQ logo] ℗ 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Distributed by BMG. Manufactured in the EEC. [Jive logo] Labels: ℗ 1993 Zomba Recording Corp. […] published by Zomba Music Publishers Limited/Music Carb Music/Warner Chappell (ASCAP) [A] […] published by Zomba Music Publishers Limited/Hub-Tones Music (BMI) [B] […] published by Zomba Music Publishers Limited/The Large Professor Music/EMI Blackwood Music Inc (ASCAP) [C] […] published by Zomba Music Publishers Limited/Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing/Obo Boyz Club (BMI) [D] An Original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“Comes with black and white center labels in a standard white inner sleeve. 'Parental Advisory' sticker on shrink. On some copies the labels have been put on the wrong way (Side A label is on Side B and Vice-Versa) Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation. Printed in the United States.”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“2000s version with RE, NRP and ⓤ in runouts. Comes with black and white center labels in a standard white inner sleeve. 'Parental Advisory' sticker on shrink. ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation. Printed in the United States. All runout codes are etched”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“This reissue has white center labels with black text (as pictured) and is housed in the green border cover only. The exact release date of this reissue is not known, but it is believed to be around the year 2000. Another release exists using the same category number with different center labels - see: [r=2926537] A1 to B6 recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island / Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC A4 produced for Skeffington Productions, Inc. B4 produced for Paul Sea Productions, Inc. Printed in the United States. Mastered using Direct Metal Mastering. Runouts are etched.”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“This release has four 12"s records, with only 1 side of each record containing music. The other side has silent grooves. Not For Sale An original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation ℗ 1993 Zomba Recording Corp. Official show instrumentals, pressed in unknown quantity. Track A4 “Interludes” is a compilation of all interludes from regular album.”

Jive

calendar_today1993Europe

“BPM is not present on the record and was recorded at zero pitch using EFX-500. BPM: A1: - | A2: 95 | A3: 97 | A4: 94 B1: 86 | B2: 95 | B3: 94 C1: 99 | C2: 93 | C3: 95 | C4: 88 D1: 94 | D2: 97 | D3: 95 | D4: 100 No consequence rap on the album version of "the chase part II" ! Consequence rap verses only available on the award tour 12" single.”

Jive

calendar_todayNov 9, 1993United States

“A4 produced for Skeffington Productions, Inc. B4 produced for Paul Sea Productions, Inc. Mixed at Battery Studios Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) All songs published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP) except: A4: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/Music Carb Music/Warner Chappell (ASCAP) A5: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)(ASCAP)/Hub-Tones Music (BMI) B2: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/RemididMusic (ASCAP)/Rhinelander Music (BMI) B4: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/The Large Professor Music/EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (ASCAP) B5: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP)/Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing/obo Boyz Club (BMI) A3 contains a sample of "We Gettin Down" written and performed by [a=Weldon Irvine], courtesy of [l104762] (admin. by [l270479] (BMI) and [l34190]. A5 contains a sample of "Red Clay" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/55745-Freddie-Hubbard]F. Hubbard[/url] and performed by [a323580], courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/282035-Hubtones-Music]Hub-Tones Music[/url] (BMI) and [l19795] A7 contains a sample of "Martin's Funeral" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/202258-Bill-Cosby]B. Cosby[/url] and performed by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/891868-Badfoot-Brown]Bad Foot Brown[/url] & [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/891869-Bunions-Bradford-Funeral-Marching-Band-The]The Budions Bradford Funeral & Marching Band[/url] courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/683094-Turtle-Head-Publishing-Co]Turtle Head Pub. Co.[/url] (BMI). All rights administered by Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI). B2 contains samples of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Meters-Hand-Clapping-Song/master/354658]"Hand Clapping Song"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/211663-Leo-Nocentelli]Norcelli[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/267203-George-Porter-Jr]Porter[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/98586-Cyril-Neville]Neville[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/211665-Joseph-Modeliste]Modeliste[/url] and performed by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/86616-Meters-The]The Meters[/url], courtesy of [l336675] (BMI) and Rhinelander Music and "Nautilus" written and performed by [a=Bob James], courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/336672-RemididMusic]Remidid Music[/url] (ASCAP) and [l31669]. B3 contains samples of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Kool-And-The-Gang-Whos-Gonna-Take-The-Weight/master/224857]"Who's Gonna Take The Weight"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387580-Robert-Kool-Bell]Bell[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/108893-Ronald-Bell]Bell[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387583-Robert-Spike-Mickens]Mickens[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387582-Claydes-Smith]Smith[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/261265-George-Brown]Brown[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/391095-Roy-Handy]Handy[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387581-Dennis-DT-Thomas]Thomas[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387579-Ricky-West]Westfield[/url] and performed by [a48865], courtesy of Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI) and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/66802-Polygram-Special-Markets]PolyGram Special Markets[/url] and "Absolutions" performed by [a=Lee Morgan] courtesy of [l=Capitol Records]. B4 contains a sample of "Feel Like Makin' Love" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/202252-Eugene-McDaniels]E. McDaniels[/url] and performed by [a=Roy Ayers], courtesy of [l328062] (BMI) and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/66802-Polygram-Special-Markets]PolyGram Special Markets[/url]. B5 contains samples of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Biz-Markie-Featuring-TJ-Swan-Nobody-Beats-The-Biz/master/100971]"Nobody Beats The Biz"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/18684-Biz-Markie]B. Markie[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/13873-Marley-Marl]M. Marl[/url] and performed by [a=Biz Markie], courtesy of [l305261] (admin. by [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/131984-Wb-Music-Corp]WB Music Corp.[/url]) (ASCAP) and [l19000] by arrangement with [l41256] and "Beddie Bey" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/53259-Steve-Arrington]S. Arrington[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/450634-Victor-Godsey]V. Godsey[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/295509-Buddy-Hankerson]B. Hankerson[/url] and performed by [a=Steve Arrington], courtesy of [l336674]/[l336673] obo [l510758] (BMI) and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/23937-Atlantic-Recording-Corporation]Atlantic Recording Corp.[/url] by arrangement with [l41256]. B6 contains a sample of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Minnie-Riperton-Inside-My-Love/master/248461]"Inside My Love"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/21259-Leon-Ware]L. Ware[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/61686-Minnie-Riperton]M. Ripperton[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/187811-Richard-Rudolph]R. Rudolph[/url] and performed by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/61686-Minnie-Riperton]Minnie Ripperton[/url], courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/271766-Dickiebird-Music-Publishing-Co]Dickiebird Music & Pub. Co.[/url] (BMI)/[l273030] (ASCAP) and [l=Capitol Records]. The "Interlude" music contains a sample of "Aquarius" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/456223-Joao-Donato]J. Donadu[/url] and performed by [a=Cal Tjader], courtesy of [l270479]/[url=http://www.discogs.com/label/683385-Tijuca-Music]Tijuca Music Co.[/url] All rights administered by [l270479] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/66802-Polygram-Special-Markets]PolyGram Special Markets[/url].”

Jive

calendar_today1993Europe

Not On Label

calendar_today1994United States

“Pressed up privately by Q-Tip (year unknown). Approx 25 copies (TBC) were pressed, and some (quantity unknown) were sold to NYC record store The Sound Library, late 90s/early 2000s. Steve Biko is an extended vocal version, longer than on the album. All the other tracks are instrumentals. Run-out grooves read: TRIBE-7-A1 TRIBE-7-B1”

Jive

calendar_today2004United States

“Housed inside a full-colour, single-sleeve jacket featuring a gloss-finish. * A-side and B-side tracks are listed on B-side as "That Side" and "This Side"”

Jive

calendar_todayJul 8, 2014United States

“Newbury Comics exclusive limited edition of 1000. Individually foil stamp numbered on back of sleeve. Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/ ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC.States by Zomba Recording Corporation, 137-139 W. 25th Street, New York, NY 10001. Printed in the United States.”

Jive

calendar_today2015United States

“Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation. Printed in the United States. White/black labels. Green frame on sleeve.”

Jive

calendar_today2016Europe

Jive

calendar_today2019United States

“A4 produced for Skeffington Productions, Inc. B4 produced for Paul Sea Productions, Inc. Mixed at Battery Studios Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) All songs published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP) except: A4: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/Music Carb Music/Warner Chappell (ASCAP) A5: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)(ASCAP)/Hub-Tones Music (BMI) B2: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/RemididMusic (ASCAP)/Rhinelander Music (BMI) B4: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/The Large Professor Music/EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (ASCAP) B5: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP)/Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing/obo Boyz Club (BMI) A3 contains a sample of "We Gettin Down" written and performed by [a=Weldon Irvine], courtesy of [l104762] (admin. by [l270479] (BMI) and [l34190]. A5 contains a sample of "Red Clay" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/55745-Freddie-Hubbard]F. Hubbard[/url] and performed by [a323580], courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/282035-Hubtones-Music]Hub-Tones Music[/url] (BMI) and [l19795] A7 contains a sample of "Martin's Funeral" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/202258-Bill-Cosby]B. Cosby[/url] and performed by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/891868-Badfoot-Brown]Bad Foot Brown[/url] & [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/891869-Bunions-Bradford-Funeral-Marching-Band-The]The Budions Bradford Funeral & Marching Band[/url] courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/683094-Turtle-Head-Publishing-Co]Turtle Head Pub. Co.[/url] (BMI). All rights administered by Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI). B2 contains samples of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Meters-Hand-Clapping-Song/master/354658]"Hand Clapping Song"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/211663-Leo-Nocentelli]Norcelli[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/267203-George-Porter-Jr]Porter[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/98586-Cyril-Neville]Neville[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/211665-Joseph-Modeliste]Modeliste[/url] and performed by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/86616-Meters-The]The Meters[/url], courtesy of [l336675] (BMI) and Rhinelander Music and "Nautilus" written and performed by [a=Bob James], courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/336672-RemididMusic]Remidid Music[/url] (ASCAP) and [l31669]. B3 contains samples of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Kool-And-The-Gang-Whos-Gonna-Take-The-Weight/master/224857]"Who's Gonna Take The Weight"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387580-Robert-Kool-Bell]Bell[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/108893-Ronald-Bell]Bell[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387583-Robert-Spike-Mickens]Mickens[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387582-Claydes-Smith]Smith[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/261265-George-Brown]Brown[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/391095-Roy-Handy]Handy[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387581-Dennis-DT-Thomas]Thomas[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387579-Ricky-West]Westfield[/url] and performed by [a48865], courtesy of Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI) and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/66802-Polygram-Special-Markets]PolyGram Special Markets[/url] and "Absolutions" performed by [a=Lee Morgan] courtesy of [l=Capitol Records]. B4 contains a sample of "Feel Like Makin' Love" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/202252-Eugene-McDaniels]E. McDaniels[/url] and performed by [a=Roy Ayers], courtesy of [l328062] (BMI) and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/66802-Polygram-Special-Markets]PolyGram Special Markets[/url]. B5 contains samples of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Biz-Markie-Featuring-TJ-Swan-Nobody-Beats-The-Biz/master/100971]"Nobody Beats The Biz"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/18684-Biz-Markie]B. Markie[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/13873-Marley-Marl]M. Marl[/url] and performed by [a=Biz Markie], courtesy of [l305261] (admin. by [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/131984-Wb-Music-Corp]WB Music Corp.[/url]) (ASCAP) and [l19000] by arrangement with [l41256] and "Beddie Bey" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/53259-Steve-Arrington]S. Arrington[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/450634-Victor-Godsey]V. Godsey[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/295509-Buddy-Hankerson]B. Hankerson[/url] and performed by [a=Steve Arrington], courtesy of [l336674]/[l336673] obo [l510758] (BMI) and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/23937-Atlantic-Recording-Corporation]Atlantic Recording Corp.[/url] by arrangement with [l41256]. B6 contains a sample of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Minnie-Riperton-Inside-My-Love/master/248461]"Inside My Love"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/21259-Leon-Ware]L. Ware[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/61686-Minnie-Riperton]M. Ripperton[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/187811-Richard-Rudolph]R. Rudolph[/url] and performed by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/61686-Minnie-Riperton]Minnie Ripperton[/url], courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/271766-Dickiebird-Music-Publishing-Co]Dickiebird Music & Pub. Co.[/url] (BMI)/[l273030] (ASCAP) and [l=Capitol Records]. The "Interlude" music contains a sample of "Aquarius" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/456223-Joao-Donato]J. Donadu[/url] and performed by [a=Cal Tjader], courtesy of [l270479]/[url=http://www.discogs.com/label/683385-Tijuca-Music]Tijuca Music Co.[/url] All rights administered by [l270479] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/66802-Polygram-Special-Markets]PolyGram Special Markets[/url].”

Jive

calendar_today2019United States

“Comes with black and beige center labels in a standard white inner sleeve. 'Parental Advisory' sticker on shrink. 'Made in Czech Republic' sticker on rear shrink. Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation. Printed in the United States.”

Jive / Sony Music

calendar_todayOct 18, 2019Europe

“Made in the EU.”

Jive / Sony Music

calendar_todayJun 19, 2020Europe

“500 pressed on clear green vinyl. Released as limited edition due to the 65 year anniversary of Concerto (a Dutch record store). Comes with a high gloss post card with the album cover on it.”

Jive

calendar_today2022Europe

“Unofficial reissue without runouts. Matte cover with poor printed blurry copyright text.”

Jive

calendar_today2023United States

“Reads Made In Mexico On Bottom Left Of Back Sleeve. Barcode On Back Sleeve. Parental Advisory Explicit Content On Shrinkwrap.”

Jive

“Cover states “Made in EU”. Copyright and version text can be seen in images 4 and 5. Original album release in 1993.”

Jive

calendar_today1993Canada

“Club edition with red frame cover and BMG Direct Ltd stamp on disc. Similar to [r32931009] but no barcode and slightly different catalogue number.”

Jive

calendar_today1993Canada

“This is the "Red Frame" cover”

Jive

calendar_today1993Japan

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. (P) & (C) 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation, 137-139 W. 25th Street, New York, NY 10001. Printed in the United States. Released in a jewel case with a 6-page c-folded front cover booklet and a 1-sided back cover tray insert. The CD is printed in lime green and black ink. CRC (Columbia Record Club) is printed on the back cover under the barcode.”

Jive

calendar_today1993Australia

“Manufactured for and distributed by BMG Arista/Ariola in Australasia. Front cover features a "Yellow" Border”

Jive

calendar_today1993Europe

“Housed in a standard jewel case with a 6-panel fold-out insert. Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. (P) & (C) 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Distributed by BMG. A Bertelsmann Music Group Company. All trademarks and logos are protected. Printed in Germany. Made in Germany All songs published by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.) ASCAP except track 4 by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)/Music Carb Music/Warner/Chappell (ASCAP); produced for Skeffington Productions, Inc. track 5 by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)(ASCAP)/Hub-Tones Music (BMI) track 9 by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)/RemididMusic (ASCAP)/Rhinelander Music (BMI) track 11 by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)/The Large Professor Music/EMI Blackwood Music Inc.(ASCAP); produced for Paul Sea Productions, Inc. track 12 by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)(ASCAP)/Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing obo Boyz Club (BMI) - Track 3 contains a sample of "We Gettin' Down" written and performed by [a20585] - Track 5 contains a sample of "Red Clay" written by [a55745] and performed by [a323580] - Track 7 contains a sample of "Martin's Funeral" written by [a202258] and performed by [a891868] & [a891869] - Track 9 contains a sample of "Hand Clapping Song" written by [a211663], [a267203], [a98586] and [a211665] and performed by [a86616] - Track 10 contains a sample of "Who's Gonna Take Weight" by [a48865] written by Bell, Bell, Mickens, Smith, Brown, Handy, Thomas and Westfield plus a sample of "Absolutions" performed by [a29976] - Track 11 contains a sample of "Feel Like Makin' Love" written by [a202252] and performed by [a2265] - Track 12 contains a sample of "Nobody Beats The Biz" written by B.Markie and [a13873] and performed by [a18684] plus a sample of "Beddie-Biey" written by S. Arrington, [a450634] and [a295509] performed by [a53259] - Track 13 contains a sample of "Inside My Love" written by [a21259], M. Ripperton and [a187811] and performed by [a61686] - The "interlude" music contains a sample of "Aquarius" written by [a456223] and performed by [a3750]”

Jive

calendar_today1993Canada

Jive / BMG

calendar_today1993Europe

“This is a release with a "Sonopress Arvato" matrix. Release with a "Sonopress" matrix can be found here: [r542743]. Packaging: standard jewel case with black tray. [Booklet]: ℗ 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Track 15: ℗ 1992 ZOMBA RECORDING CORPORATION Trugoy, the dove of De La Soul, appears on "Award Tour" courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Raphael Wiggins appears on "Midnight" courtesy of Wing / Mercury Records Busta Rhymes appears on "Oh My God" courtesy of Elektra Entertainment, A Division Of Warner Communications, Inc. Large Professor appears on "Keep It Rollin'" courtesy of Wild Pitch Records "Award Tour" contains a sample of "We Gettin Down" written and performed by Weldon Irvine, courtesy of Nodlew Music (adm. by Unichappell Music (BMI) and BMG Music. "Sucka Nigga" contains a sample of "Red Clay" written by F. Hubbard and performed by Jack Wilkens, courtesy of Hub-Tones Music (BMI) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. "We Can Get Down" contains a sample of "Martin's Funeral" written by B. Cosby and performed by Bad Foot Brown & The Budions Bradford Funeral & Marching Band courtesy of Turtle Head Pub. Co. (BMI). All rights administrated by Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI). "Clap Your Hands" contains a samples of "Hand Clapping Song" written by Norcelli, Porter, Neville and Modeliste and performed by The Meters, courtesy of Rhinelander Music (BMI) and Rhinelander Music and "Nautilas" written and performed by Bob James, courtesy of Remidid Music (ASCAP) and Tappan Zee Records. "Oh My God" contains samples of "Who's Gonna Take Weight" written by Bell, Bell, Mickens, Smith, Brown, Handy, Thomas and Westfield and performed by Kool & The Gang, courtesy of Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI) and PolyGram Special Markets and "Absolutions" performed by Lee Morgan courtesy of Capitol Records. "Keep It Rollin'" contains a sample of "Feel Like Makin' Love" written by E. McDaniels and per[f]ormed by Roy Ayers, courtesy of Skyforest Music (BMI) and PolyGram Special Markets. "The Chase, Part II" contains samples of "Nobody Beats The Biz" written by B. Markie and M. Marl and performed by Biz Markie, courtesy of Cold Chillin' Music (adm. by WB Music Corp.) (ASCAP) and Cold Chillin' Records by arrangement with Warner Special Products and "Beddie Bey" written by S. Arrington, V. Godsey and B. Hankerson and performed by Steve Arrington, courtesy of Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing obo Boyz Club (BMI) and Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Warner Special Products. "Lyrics To Go" contains a sample of "Inside My Love" written by L. Ware, M. Ripperton and R. Rudolph and performed by Minnie Ripperton, courtesy of Dickiebird Music Pub. Co. (BMI)/Jobete Music (ASCAP) and Capitol Records. The "Interlude" music contains a sample of "Aquarius["] written by J. Donadu and performed by Cal Tjader, courtesy of Unichappell Music/Tijuca Music Co. All rights administrated by Unichappell Music (BMI) and PolyGram Special Markets. Cover Photo Credits Heavy D appears courtesy of Bad Boy Entertainment Daddy O appears courtesy of Brooktown / Island Records Beastie Boys appear courtesy of Capitol Records Diamond D appears courtesy of Chemistry Records Chuck D, M.C. Serch and Pete Nice appear courtesy of Def Jam / RAL / Chaos Pharcyde appears courtesy of Delicious Vinyl M.C. Lyte appears courtesy of East / West / Atlantic Records Busta Rhymes and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien appear courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Doug E. Fresh appears courtesy of Gee Street Records Organized Konfusion appears courtesy of Hollywood Records Black Moon appears courtesy of Nervous Records Lords of the Underground appear courtesy of Pendulum Records Special Ed appears courtesy of Profile Records Chi Ali appears courtesy of Relativity Records Ice T appears courtesy of Rhyme Syndicate Records AMG appears courtesy of Select Records De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Jungle Brothers appear courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records [Disc]: ℗ & © 1995 Zomba Records Ltd. Made in the EU.”

Jive

calendar_today1993Canada

Jive

calendar_today1993Europe

“Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. Track 15 recorded and mixed at Battery Studios. ℗ 1992 Zomba Recording Corporation. All songs published by Zomba Music Publishers Limited, except: 4: Zomba Music Publishers Limited / Music Carb Music / Warner Chappell (ASCAP). 5: Zomba Music Publishers Limited / Hub-Tones Music (BMI). 9: Zomba Music Publishers Limited / Remidid Music (ASCAP) / Rhinelander Music (BMI). 11: Zomba Music Publishers Limited / The Large Professor Music / EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (ASCAP). 12: Zomba Music Publishers Limited / Konglather Music Co / GlobeArt Publishing / obo Boyz Club (BMI). On back cover: ℗ 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. On disc face: ℗ & © 1995 Zomba Records Ltd. Manufactured in the E.U.”

Jive

calendar_today1993Europe

“Housed in a standard jewel case with a 6-panel fold-out insert. Rear: An original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation. ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation Distributed by BMG. A Bertelsmann Music Group Company. All trademarks and logos are protected. Printed in Germany CD: Made in Germany Insert: Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. All songs published by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.) ASCAP except - track 4 by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)/Music Carb Music/Warner/Chappell (ASCAP); produced for Skeffington Productions, Inc. -track 5 by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)(ASCAP)/Hub-Tones Music (BMI) -track 9 by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)/RemididMusic (ASCAP)/Rhinelander Music (BMI) -track 11 by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)/The Large Professor Music/EMI Blackwood Music Inc.(ASCAP); produced for Paul Sea Productions, Inc. -track 12 by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)(ASCAP)/Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing obo Boyz Club (BMI) Samples: - Track 3 contains a sample of "We Gettin' Down" written and performed by [a20585] - Track 5 contains a sample of "Red Clay" written by [a55745] and performed by [a323580] - Track 7 contains a sample of "Martin's Funeral" written by [a202258] and performed by [a891868] & [a891869] - Track 9 contains a sample of "Hand Clapping Song" written by [a211663], [a267203], [a98586] and [a211665] and performed by [a86616] - Track 10 contains a sample of "Who's Gonna Take Weight" by [a48865] written by Bell, Bell, Mickens, Smith, Brown, Handy, Thomas and Westfield plus a sample of "Absolutions" performed by [a29976] - Track 11 contains a sample of "Feel Like Makin' Love" written by [a202252] and performed by [a2265] - Track 12 contains a sample of "Nobody Beats The Biz" written by B.Markie and [a13873] and performed by [a18684] plus a sample of "Beddie-Biey" written by S. Arrington, [a450634] and [a295509] performed by [a53259] - Track 13 contains a sample of "Inside My Love" written by [a21259], M. Ripperton and [a187811] and performed by [a61686] - The "interlude" music contains a sample of "Aquarius" written by [a456223] and performed by [a3750]”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation, 137-139 W. 25th Street, New York, NY 10001. Printed in the United States.”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. (P) & (C) 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation, 137-139 W. 25th Street, New York, NY 10001. Printed in the United States. Released in a jewel case with a 6-page c-folded front cover booklet and a 1-sided back cover tray insert. The CD is printed in lime green and black ink. CRC (Columbia Record Club) is printed on the back cover under the barcode. No SID Codes.”

Jive

calendar_today1993United Kingdom

“Reissue of 1993 CD by Disctronics, UK. Issued in a standard jewel case with a black tray. Includes a 6 panel insert with artwork and credits. [Rear Insert:] An original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation ℗ 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation Manufactured in the EEC. [Booklet:] [Track 15] Recorded and mixed at Battery Studios ℗ 1992 Zomba Recording Corporation Mixed at Battery Studios Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered ... at The Hit Factory, NYC. Trugoy The Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records. Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records. Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications, Inc. Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records”

Jive

calendar_today1993Canada

“This is the "Red Frame" cover”

Jive

calendar_today1993Europe

“An original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation. Printed in Holland”

Jive

calendar_today1993Australia

“Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. (P) & (C) 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured for and distributed by BMG Arista/Ariola in Australasia.”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“"8 Million Stories" produced for Skeffington Productions, Inc. "Keep Rollin'" produced for Paul Sea Productions, Inc. Mixed at Battery Studios Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC An original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation All songs published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP) except: "8 Million Stories" published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/Music Carb Music/Warner Chappell (ASCAP) "Sucka Nigga" published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP)/Hub-Tones Music (BMI) "Clap Your Hands" published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/RemididMusic (ASCAP)/Rhinelander Music (BMI) "Keep It Rollin'" published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/The Large Professor Music/EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (ASCAP) "The Chase, Part II" published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP)/Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing/obo Boyz Club (BMI) Trugoy, The Dove of De La Soul courtesy of Tommy Boy Records. Raphael Wiggins courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records. Busta Rhymes courtesy of Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications, Inc. Large Professor courtesy of Wild Pitch Records. "Award Tour" contains a sample of "We Gettin Down" written and performed by [a20585], courtesy of Nodlew Music (adm. Unichappell Music (BMI) and BMG Music. "Sucka Nigga" contains a sample of "Red Clay" written by [a55745] and performed by [a323580], courtesy of Hub-Tones Music (BMI) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. "We Can Get Down" contains a sample of "Martin's Funeral" written by [a202258] and performed by [a891868] & [a891869] courtesy of Turtle Head Pub. Co. (BMI). All rights administered by Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI). "Clap Your Hands" contains samples of "Hand Clapping Song" written by [a211663], [a267203], [a294571] and [a211665] and performed by [a86616], courtesy of Rhinelander Music and "Nautilus" written and performed by [a48397], courtesy of Remidid Music (ASCAP) and Tappan Zee Records. "Oh My God" contains samples of "Who's Gonna Take The Weight" written by [a699453], [a387580], [a108893], [a387583], [a387582], [a261265], [a391095], [a387581] and [a387579] and performed by [a48865], courtesy of Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI) and PolyGram Special Markets and "Absolutions" performed by [a29976] courtesy of Capitol Records. "Keep It Rollin'" contains a sample of "Feel Like Makin' Love" written by [a202252] and performed by [a30183], courtesy of Skyforest Music (BMI) and PolyGram Special Markets. "The Chase, Part II" contains samples of "Nobody Beats The Biz" written by [a18684] and [a13873] and performed by [a18684], courtesy of Cold Chillin' Music (adm. by WB Music Corp.) (ASCAP) and Cold Chillin' Records by arrangement with Warner Special Products and "Beddie-Biey" written by [a53259], [a450634] and [a295509] and performed by [a95225], courtesy of Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing obo Boys Club (BMI) and Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Warner Special Products. "Lyrics To Go" contains a sample of "Inside My Love" written by [a21259], [a61686] and [a187811] and performed by [a61686], courtesy of Dickiebird Music Pub. Co. (BMI)/Jobete Music (ASCAP) and Capitol Records. The "Interlude" music contains a sample of "Aquarius" written by [a456223] and performed by [a3750], courtesy of Unichappell Music/Tijuca Music Co. All rights administered by Unichappell Music (BMI) and PolyGram Special Markets. [a51106] appears courtesy of Bad Boy Entertainment [a26996] appears courtesy of Brooktown / Island Records [a10783] appears courtesy of Capitol Records [a25777] appears courtesy of Chemistry Records [a54211], [a107491] and [a187983] appears courtesy of Def Jam / RAL / Chaos [a10578] appears courtesy of Delicious Vinyl [a43011] appears courtesy of East / West / Atlantic Records [a37906] and [a31712] appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment [a53485] appears courtesy of Gee Street Records [a61284] appears courtesy of Hollywood Records [a14757] appears courtesy of Nervous Records [a18606] appears courtesy of Pendulum Records [a14748] appears courtesy of Profile Records [a67277] appears courtesy of Relativity Records [a66147] appears courtesy of Rhyme Syndicate Records [a100751] appears courtesy of Select Records [a4091] appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records [a1781] appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records [a40445] appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation. Printed in the United States. Packaging: Black tray jewel case with a 8-panel fold-out booklet.”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation, 137-139 W. 25th Street, New York, NY 10001. Printed in the United States.”

Jive

calendar_today1993Europe

“"8 Million Stories" produced for Skeffington Productions, Inc. "Keep Rollin'" produced for Paul Sea Productions, Inc. Mixed at Battery Studios Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC An original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation All songs published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP) except: "8 Million Stories" published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/Music Carb Music/Warner Chappell (ASCAP) "Sucka Nigga" published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP)/Hub-Tones Music (BMI) "Clap Your Hands" published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/RemididMusic (ASCAP)/Rhinelander Music (BMI) "Keep It Rollin'" published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/The Large Professor Music/EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (ASCAP) "The Chase, Part II" published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP)/Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing/obo Boyz Club (BMI) Trugoy, the dove of De La Soul courtesy of Tommy Boy Records. Raphael Wiggins courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records. Busta Rhymes courtesy of Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications, Inc. Large Professor courtesy of Wild Pitch Records. "Award Tour" contains a sample of "We Gettin" Down" written and performed by Weldon Irvine, courtesy of Nodlew Music (adm. Unichappell Music (BMI) and BMG Music. "Sucka Nigga" contains a sample of "Red Clay" written by F. Hubbard and performed by Jack Wilkens, courtesy of Hub-Tones Music (BMI) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. "We Can Get Down" contains a sample of "Martin's Funeral" written by B. Cosby and performed by Bad Foot Brown & The Budions Bradford Funeral & Marching Band courtesy of Turtle Head Pub. Co. (BMI). All rights administered by Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI). "Clap Your Hands" contains samples of "Hand Clapping Song" written by Norcelli, Porter, Neville and Modeliste and performed by The Meters, courtesy of Rhinelander Music and "Nautilas" written and performed by Bob James, courtesy of Remidid Music (ASCAP) and Tappan Zee Records. "Oh My God" contains samples of "Who's Gonna Take Weight" written by Bell, Bell, Mickens, Smith, Brown, Handy, Thomas and Westfield and performed by Kool & The Gang, courtesy of Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI) and PolyGram Special Markets and "Absolutions" performed by Lee Morgan courtesy of Capitol Records. "Keep It Rollin'" contains a sample of "Feel Like Makin' Love" written by E. McDaniels and performed by Ray Ayers, courtesy of Skyforest Music (BMI) and PolyGram Special Markets. "The Chase, Part II" contains samples of "Nobody Beats The Biz" written by B. Markie and M. Marl and performed by Biz Markie, courtesy of Cold Chillin' Music (adm. by WB Music Corp.) (ASCAP) and Cold Chillin' Records by arrangement with Warner Special Products and "Beddie Bey" written by S. Arrington, V. Godsey and B. Hankerson and performed by Steve Arrington, courtesy of Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing obo Boys Club (BMI) and Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Warner Special Products. "Lyrics To Go" contains a sample of "Inside My Love" written by L. Ware, M. Ripperton and R. Rudolph and performed by Minnie Ripperton, courtesy of Dickiebird Music Pub. Co. (BMI)/Jobete Music (ASCAP) and Capitol Records. The "Interlude" music contains a sample of "Aquarius" written by J. Donadu and performed by Cal Tjader, courtesy of Unichappell Music/Tijuca Music Co. All rights administered by Unichappell Music (BMI) and PolyGram Special Markets. Heavy D appears courtesy of Bad Boy Entertainment Daddy O appears courtesy of Brooktown / Island Records Beastie Boys appears courtesy of Capitol Records Diamond D appears courtesy of Chemistry Records Chuck D, M.C. Serch and Pete Nice appears courtesy of Def Jam / RAL / Chaos Pharcyde appears courtesy of Delicious Vinyl M. C. Lyte appears courtesy of East / West / Atlantic Records Busta Rhymes and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Doug E. Fresh appears courtesy of Gee Street Records Organized Konfusion appears courtesy of Hollywood Records Black Moon appears courtesy of Nervous Records Lords of the Underground appears courtesy of Pendulum Records Special Ed appears courtesy of Profile Records Chi Ali appears courtesy of Relativity Records Ice T appears courtesy of Rhyme Syndicate Records AMG appears courtesy of Select Records De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Jungle Brothers appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation. Printed in the United States. According to [l1407628] profile, this particular release Glass Mastered in 2007 Packaging: Black tray jewel case with a 8-panel fold-out booklet.”

Jive

calendar_today1993Europe

“The label code: 82876 53550 2 is printed on the last page of the cover. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix, and Sorcerer Sound. Mixed at Battery Studios. Trugoy The Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records. Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records. Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment. Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Management: Rush Management Cover stars: Heavy D, Daddy-O, Beastie Boys, Diamond D, Chuck D, MC Serch, Pete Nice, Pharcyde, MC Lyte, Busta Rhymes, Doug E Fresh, Organized Konfusion, Black Moon, Lords of the Underground, Special Ed, Chi Ali, Ice-T, AMG, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Large Professor 'Hot Sex' is a bonus track, recorded in 1992 for the 'Boomerang' soundtrack. The chorus of 'Electric Relaxation' goes "Relax yourself girl, please set-tle down". And that's word.”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. (P) & (C) 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation, 137-139 W. 25th Street, New York, NY 10001. Printed in the United States. Released in a jewel case with a 6-page c-folded front cover booklet and a 1-sided back cover tray insert. The CD is printed in lime green and black ink. CRC (Columbia Record Club) is printed on the back cover under the barcode.”

Jive

calendar_today1993Europe

“Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mixed at Battery Studios. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC. Track 3 contains a sample of "We Gettin Down" performed by Weldon Irvine. Track 5 contains a sample of "Red Clay" performed by Jack Wilkens. Track 7 contains a sample of "Martin's Funeral" performed by Bad Foot Brown & The Budions Bradford Funeral & Marching Band. Track 9 contains samples of "Hand Clapping Song" performed by The Meters and "Nautilus" performed by Bob James. Track 10 contains samples of "Who's Gonna Take The Weight" performed by Kool & The Gang and "Absolutions" performed by Lee Morgan. Track 11 contains a sample of "Feel Like Makin' Love" performed by Roy Ayers. Track 12 contains samples of "Nobody Beats The Biz" performed by Biz Markie and "Beddie Bey" performed by Steve Arrington. Track 13 contains a sample of "Inside My Love" performed by Minnie Ripperton. The interlude music contains a sample of "Aquarius" performed by Cal Tjader. Originally released in 1993. Made in the EU.”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“Quite similar to [r12720165] (Black border) but different artwork. Mixed at Battery Studios. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound. Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC. ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation, 137-139 W. 25th Street, New York, NY 10001. Printed in the United States.”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix, and Sorcerer Sound. Mixed at Battery Studios. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix, and Sorcerer Sound. Mixed at Battery Studios. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records”

Jive

calendar_today1993United Kingdom

“Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix, and Sorcerer Sound Mixed at Battery Studios Mastered by Tom Coyne at The Hit Factory, NYC Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records Management: Chris Lighty, Rush Management Cover stars: Heavy D, Daddy-O, Beastie Boys, Diamond D, Chuck D, MC Serch, Pete Nice, Pharcyde, MC Lyte, Busta Rhymes, Doug E Fresh, Organized Konfusion, Black Moon, Lords of the Underground, Special Ed, Chi Ali, Ice-T, AMG, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Large Professor 'Hot Sex' is a bonus track, recorded in 1992 for the 'Boomerang' soundtrack. The chorus of 'Electric Relaxation' goes "Relax yourself girl, please set-tle down". And that's word.”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“The clocks framing the cover image have a yellow tint and there is also a Y printed on the J near the UPC; hence the term 'Yellow frame' in the description. This can also be identified by the picture of Puff Daddy on the center left part of the cover. Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix, and Sorcerer Sound. Mixed at Battery Studios. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records”

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“The clocks framing the cover image have a green tint and there is also a G printed on the J near the UPC; hence the term 'Green frame' in the description. This can also be identified by the pictures of the three Beastie Boys in the upper right. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records”

Jive

calendar_today1993Canada

“This is the "green frame" cover Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix, and Sorcerer Sound. Mixed at Battery Studios. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records”

Jive

calendar_today1993Canada

“This is the "red frame" cover Packaged in a Black Shell Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix, and Sorcerer Sound. Mixed at Battery Studios. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records”

Jive

calendar_today1993Canada

“This is the "red frame" cover Packaged in a Clear Shell Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix, and Sorcerer Sound. Mixed at Battery Studios. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records”

Jive

calendar_today1993Poland

Jive

calendar_today1993United States

“Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix, and Sorcerer Sound. Mixed at Battery Studios. Mastered at The Hit Factory, NYC Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul appears courtesy of Tommy Boy Records Raphael Wiggins appears courtesy of Wing/Mercury Records Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Large Professor appears courtesy of Wild Pitch Records”

Jive / BMG

calendar_today1994Europe

“A4 produced for Skeffington Productions, Inc. B4 produced for Paul Sea Productions, Inc. Mixed at Battery Studios Recorded at Battery Studios, Platinum Island/Mastermix and Sorcerer Sound Mastered at the Hit Factory, NYC Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) All songs published by Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP) except: A4: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/Music Carb Music/Warner Chappell (ASCAP) A5: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)(ASCAP)/Hub-Tones Music (BMI) B2: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/RemididMusic (ASCAP)/Rhinelander Music (BMI) B4: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/The Large Professor Music/EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (ASCAP) B5: Zomba Enterprises Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (admin. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.) (ASCAP)/Konglather Music Co./GlobeArt Publishing/obo Boyz Club (BMI) A3 contains a sample of "We Gettin Down" written and performed by [a=Weldon Irvine], courtesy of [l104762] (admin. by [l270479] (BMI) and [l34190]. A5 contains a sample of "Red Clay" written by [a55745] and performed by [a323580], courtesy of [l282035] and [l19795] A7 contains a sample of "Martin's Funeral" written by [a202258] and performed by [a891868] & [a891869] courtesy of [l683094] (BMI). All rights administered by Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI). B2 contains samples of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Meters-Hand-Clapping-Song/master/354658]"Hand Clapping Song"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/211663-Leo-Nocentelli]Norcelli[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/267203-George-Porter-Jr]Porter[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/98586-Cyril-Neville]Neville[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/211665-Joseph-Modeliste]Modeliste[/url] and performed by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/86616-Meters-The]The Meters[/url], courtesy of [l336675] (BMI) and Rhinelander Music and "Nautilus" written and performed by [a=Bob James], courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/336672-RemididMusic]Remidid Music[/url] (ASCAP) and [l31669]. B3 contains samples of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Kool-And-The-Gang-Whos-Gonna-Take-The-Weight/master/224857]"Who's Gonna Take The Weight"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387580-Robert-Kool-Bell]Bell[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/108893-Ronald-Bell]Bell[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387583-Robert-Spike-Mickens]Mickens[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387582-Claydes-Smith]Smith[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/261265-George-Brown]Brown[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/391095-Roy-Handy]Handy[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387581-Dennis-DT-Thomas]Thomas[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/387579-Ricky-West]Westfield[/url] and performed by [a48865], courtesy of Warner Tamerlane Corp. (BMI) and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/66802-Polygram-Special-Markets]PolyGram Special Markets[/url] and "Absolutions" performed by [a=Lee Morgan] courtesy of [l=Capitol Records]. B4 contains a sample of "Feel Like Makin' Love" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/202252-Eugene-McDaniels]E. McDaniels[/url] and performed by [a=Roy Ayers], courtesy of [l328062] (BMI) and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/66802-Polygram-Special-Markets]PolyGram Special Markets[/url]. B5 contains samples of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Biz-Markie-Featuring-TJ-Swan-Nobody-Beats-The-Biz/master/100971]"Nobody Beats The Biz"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/18684-Biz-Markie]B. Markie[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/13873-Marley-Marl]M. Marl[/url] and performed by [a=Biz Markie], courtesy of [l305261] (admin. by [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/131984-Wb-Music-Corp]WB Music Corp.[/url]) (ASCAP) and [l19000] by arrangement with [l41256] and "Beddie Bey" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/53259-Steve-Arrington]S. Arrington[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/450634-Victor-Godsey]V. Godsey[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/295509-Buddy-Hankerson]B. Hankerson[/url] and performed by [a=Steve Arrington], courtesy of [l336674]/[l336673] obo [l510758] (BMI) and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/23937-Atlantic-Recording-Corporation]Atlantic Recording Corp.[/url] by arrangement with [l41256]. B6 contains a sample of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Minnie-Riperton-Inside-My-Love/master/248461]"Inside My Love"[/url] written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/21259-Leon-Ware]L. Ware[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/61686-Minnie-Riperton]M. Ripperton[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/187811-Richard-Rudolph]R. Rudolph[/url] and performed by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/61686-Minnie-Riperton]Minnie Ripperton[/url], courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/271766-Dickiebird-Music-Publishing-Co]Dickiebird Music & Pub. Co.[/url] (BMI)/[l273030] (ASCAP) and [l=Capitol Records]. The "Interlude" music contains a sample of "Aquarius" written by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/456223-Joao-Donato]J. Donadu[/url] and performed by [a=Cal Tjader], courtesy of [l270479]/[url=http://www.discogs.com/label/683385-Tijuca-Music]Tijuca Music Co.[/url] All rights administered by [l270479] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/66802-Polygram-Special-Markets]PolyGram Special Markets[/url]. ******** This version ******** This is the "Black Frame Version" easily identified by having Sean "Puffy" Coombs in the left-middle. Release year 1994 according to legal deposit at Bibliothèque Nationale de France, as stated on BNF site. On cassette: Jive and BMG logos ℗ 1993 Zomba Records "An original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation", which means ℗ 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation according to [l44977] profile (and not made by Zomba Recording Corporation) Made in Germany BIEM GEMA LC 7925 On back cover: ℗ & © 1993 Zomba Recording Corporation. Distributed by BMG. Printed in Germany. LC 7925 F: BM470”