The Beatnuts

Relativity

“Album often referred to as "Street Level" Executive Production for Babysounds Productions (Chris Lighty) Mastered at Hit Factory Track A2 dedicated to Sub-Roc Track A2 contains a sample from [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/125922]"Smiling Billy Suite"[/url] by Heath Brothers Track A5 contains a sample from "Honky Tonk" by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Bill+Doggett]Bill Doggett[/url] Track A7 contains a sample from "Boomp Boomp Chop" by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Sons,+The]The Sons[/url] Track B3 contains a sample from "Painted Desert" by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Roy+Ayers]Roy Ayers[/url] Track B6 contains a sample from [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/401491]"In The Mood"[/url] by Tyrone Davis Track B8 from [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/501463]Intoxicated Demons[/url], The EP Recorded At - LGK Records (Tracks: A2, A7, B1, B6, B8) Recorded At - Soundtrack (Tracks: A3 to A6, A8, B2 to B5, B7) Recorded At - Green Street Recording (Tracks: A9) Mixed At - Soundtrack (Tracks: A2, A4 to A9, B1 to B7) Mixed At - Platinum Island (Tracks: A3) Mixed At - Chung King (Tracks: B8) ℗© 1994 Relativity Records, Inc. Manufactured and distributed in the U.S.A. by RED Distribution, Inc. White labels with black font.”

Cat#: 88561-1179-1

Barcode: 0 88561-1179-1 7

The Beatnuts

Loud Records

“White Loud labels with black print. Album often referred to as "Street Level" Executive Production for Babysounds Productions (Chris Lighty) Mastered at Hit Factory Track A2 dedicated to Sub-Roc Track A2 contains a sample from <a href="http://www.discogs.com/release/125922">"Smiling Billy Suite"</a> by Heath Brothers Track A5 contains a sample from "Honky Tonk" by <a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/Bill+Doggett">Bill Doggett</a> Track A7 contains a sample from "Boomp Boomp Chop" by <a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/Sons,+The">The Sons</a> Track B3 contains a sample from "Painted Desert" by <a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/Roy+Ayers">Roy Ayers</a> Track B6 contains a sample from <a href="http://www.discogs.com/release/401491">"In The Mood"</a> by Tyrone Davis Track B8 from <a href="http://www.discogs.com/release/501463">Intoxicated Demons</a>, The EP”

Cat#: 88561-1179-1

Barcode: 088561117917

The Beatnuts

Relativity

Repress

“Album often referred to as "Street Level" Executive Production by Chris Lighty for Babysounds Productions. Track A2 dedicated to Sub-Roc Track A2 contains a sample from [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/125922]"Smiling Billy Suite"[/url] by Heath Brothers Track A5 contains a sample from "Honky Tonk" by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Bill+Doggett]Bill Doggett[/url] Track A7 contains a sample from "Boomp Boomp Chop" by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Sons,+The]The Sons[/url] Track B3 contains a sample from "Painted Desert" by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Roy+Ayers]Roy Ayers[/url] Track B6 contains a sample from [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/401491]"In The Mood"[/url] by Tyrone Davis Track B8 from [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/501463]Intoxicated Demons[/url], The EP Gray labels.”

Cat#: 88561-1179-1

Barcode: 0 88561-1179-1 7

Instrumental

Not On Label

music_noteVinyl·8 tracks

Promo

“Labels are have SIDE A DJ PROMO ONLY SIDE B printed on them. Comes in a sleeve with a release sticker that details the track names. Tracks are instrumental versions from The Beatnuts eponymous album.”

Cat#: CYDE 101

The Beatnuts (Clean LP)

Relativity

music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Promo

“Radio friendly selections from: "The Beatnuts" LP”

Cat#: RPROLP-305

Street Level - The Instrumental LP (Volume 2)

Not On Label (The Beatnuts)

music_noteVinyl·10 tracks

Unofficial Release

“Volume 2 of 2”

Cat#: SL-00212-2

Street Level - The Instrumental LP Volume 1

Not On Label (The Beatnuts)

music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Unofficial Release

“Generic white jacket with black sticker on the front. Volume 1 of 2. You can find the other volume right here: [r961669] Tracks A4, B5 and B6 were unreleased and not part of The Beatnuts' first album.”

Cat#: SL-00211-1

The Beatnuts - Performance Instrumentals

Relativity

music_noteVinyl·6 tracks

12"Test Pressing

“Test Pressing with performance tracks for The Beatnuts self titled album on Relativity. Official Relativity Pressing "REL 1179"”

Cat#: REL 1179

The Beatnuts

Relativity

ReissueUnofficial Release

“Unofficial release > absence of logos & usual prints on labels.”

Cat#: 88561-1179-1

Barcode: 0 88561-1179-1 7

The Beatnuts

Relativity

calendar_today1995

“Album often referred to as "Street Level" Executive Production by Chris Lighty for Babysounds Productions. Mastered at Hit Factory. Track A2 dedicated to Sub-Roc Track A2 contains a sample from [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/125922]"Smiling Billy Suite"[/url] by Heath Brothers Track A5 contains a sample from "Honky Tonk" by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Bill+Doggett]Bill Doggett[/url] Track A7 contains a sample from "Boomp Boomp Chop" by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Sons,+The]The Sons[/url] Track B3 contains a sample from "Painted Desert" by [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Roy+Ayers]Roy Ayers[/url] Track B6 contains a sample from [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/401491]"In The Mood"[/url] by Tyrone Davis Track B8 from [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/501463]Intoxicated Demons[/url], The EP Label variation from previously submitted original version but different from later reissues.”

Cat#: 88561-1179-1

Barcode: 0 88561 1179 1 7

The Beatnuts

Relativity

calendar_today2005

music_note2×Vinyl·17 tracks

Limited EditionReissueUnofficial Release

Cat#: 88561-1179-1

The Beatnuts

Relativity / Sony Music Custom Marketing Group / Traffic Entertainment Group

calendar_today2010

music_note2×Vinyl·18 tracksGatefold

Limited EditionReissueRemastered

“Housed in a deluxe 'Tip On'-style vintage gatefold sleeve featuring extended artwork. Also includes the "Yeah You Get Props - Rough Mix" previously not available on the album.”

Cat#: TEG-78508 P 768895

Barcode: 829357850812

The Beatnuts

Relativity / Violator / Sony Music Custom Marketing Group

calendar_today2018

music_note2×Vinyl·18 tracks

“2018 edition in "regular" cardboard jacket. Album often referred to as "Street Level". The runout informations are hand-etched. On back cover: [...] A2. "Ya Don't Stop" * Dedicated to [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/150588-Subroc]Sub-Roc[/url] [...] Executive Producers: Chris Lightly for Babysounds Production [...] Produced by The Beatnuts for Beatnuts Inc. except: * "Ya Don't Stop" produced by Lucien for Woods Productions ** "Are You Ready" produced by V.I.C. for Groove Merchantz Tracks A1-D3: Originally released as Relativity [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/308559-The-Beatnuts-The-Beatnuts]88561179-1[/url] in 1994 Track D4: Originally released on Relativity 12'' Single [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/478720-The-Beatnuts-Props-Over-Here]8856112191[/url] in 1994 © 2010 Sony Music Entertainment LP1 ℗ 1994 Relativity Records. [...] LP2 ℗ 1994 Relativity Records. [...] This compilation ℗ 2010 Sony Music Entertainment. [...]”

Cat#: TEG-78508 · P 768895

Barcode: 8 29357 85081 2

The Beatnuts

Relativity / Sony Music Custom Marketing Group / Traffic Entertainment Group

calendar_today2018

music_note2×Vinyl·18 tracksRed Vinyl

Limited EditionReissueRemastered

“Double LP Red Vinyl Limited Edition of 500”

Cat#: TEG-78508 P 768895

Barcode: 8 29357 85081 2

The Beatnuts

Producer Plug records

music_note2×Vinyl·19 tracksGrey & Red Splatter

Limited EditionReissue

“HHV Exclusive. Limited to 300 copies. Each record is unique. The legendary Beatnuts are bringing the sound of the 90s back to the streets – "Street Level," their legendary debut album, is being reissued and is available in various exclusive formats: as a standard CD, cassette tape, black double vinyl, and a limited edition splattered double vinyl. For the first time on physical records: the two bonus tracks "Hellraiser" (original version) and "Dawn Of The Dead." Old-school flair, Latin vibes, and sample magic – that's the unmistakable Beatnuts sound. With classics like "Props Over Here" and "Hit Me with That," the Queens duo made hip-hop history. This edition ℗&© 2026 Producer Plug Records LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured in Poland.”

Barcode: 9 010974 031536

The Beatnuts

Producer Plug records

music_note2×Vinyl·19 tracksRed & Yellow Splatter

Limited EditionReissue

“The legendary Beatnuts are bringing the sound of the 90s back to the streets – "Street Level," their legendary debut album, is being reissued and is available in various exclusive formats: as a standard CD, cassette tape, black double vinyl, and a limited edition splattered double vinyl. For the first time on physical records: the two bonus tracks "Hellraiser" (original version) and "Dawn Of The Dead." Old-school flair, Latin vibes, and sample magic – that's the unmistakable Beatnuts sound. With classics like "Props Over Here" and "Hit Me with That," the Queens duo made hip-hop history. This edition ℗&© 2026 Producer Plug Records LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured in Poland.”

Barcode: 9010974031543

The Beatnuts

Producer Plug records

music_note2×Vinyl·19 tracks

Poland

“Standard black vinyl edition. The legendary Beatnuts are bringing the sound of the 90s back to the streets – "Street Level," their legendary debut album, is being reissued and is available in various exclusive formats: as a standard CD, cassette tape, black double vinyl, and a limited edition splattered double vinyl. For the first time on physical records: the two bonus tracks "Hellraiser" (original version) and "Dawn Of The Dead." Old-school flair, Latin vibes, and sample magic – that's the unmistakable Beatnuts sound. With classics like "Props Over Here" and "Hit Me with That", the Queens duo made hip-hop history. This edition ℗&© 2026 Producer Plug Records LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured in Poland.”

Barcode: 9 010974 031536

CD(9)

The Beatnuts

Sony Records / Relativity

Cat#: SRCS 6860

Barcode: 4988009686028

The Beatnuts

Relativity / Violator

Canada

“Track 1 [published by] InkyJu Music (ASCAP). Track 2 [published by] Poppa Lou Music / InkyJu Music / Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP) / MJQ Music Inc. (BMI). Produced for Woods Productions. Recorded at LGK Records. Mixed at Soundtrack. Contains samples from “Smilin’ Billy”, [published by] MJQ Music Inc. (BMI), performed by [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/781170-The-Heath-Brothers]Heath Brothers[/url] courtesy of Strata-East Records. Track 3 [published by] InkyJu Music / Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP). Recorded at Soundtrack. Mixed at Platinum Island. Tracks 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 14 and 16 [published by] InkyJu Music / Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP). Recorded and mixed at Soundtrack. Track 5 [published by] Merchantz Music / InkyJu Music / Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP). Produced for Groove Merchantz. Recorded and mixed at Soundtrack. Contains elements from “[url=https://www.discogs.com/The-James-Brown-Soul-Train-James-Brown-Honky-Tonk-Brother-Rapp/release/9554639]Honky Tonk Popcorn[/url]”, [published by] Warner/Chappell Music (BMI). Contains samples from “[url=https://www.discogs.com/The-James-Brown-Soul-Train-James-Brown-Honky-Tonk-Brother-Rapp/release/9554639]Honky Tonk Popcorn[/url]” performed by [a12596] courtesy of Highland Music. [a29059] appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications, Inc. Track 7 [published by] InkyJu Music / Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP). Recorded art LGK Records. Mixed at Soundtrack. Contains excerpts from “Boomp Boomp Chop”, courtesy of Sons Of Champlin Music, admin. by Stay High Music (BMI), performed by [a899492] used under license from Capitol Records. Track 9 [published by] InkyJu Music / Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP). Recorded at Green Street Recording. Mixed at Soundtrack. [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/232827-Miss-Jones-2]missjones[/url] [appears] courtesy of Stepsun Entertainment. Track 10 [published by] InkyJu Music / Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP). Recorded at LGK Records. Mixed at Soundtrack. Track 12 [published by] InkyJu Music / Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP). Recorded and mixed at Soundtrack. Contains a sample from “Painted Desert” used courtesy of Zawinul Music c/o Gopam Entertainment (BMI), performed by [a2265] under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc. Track 15 [published by] InkyJu Music / Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP) / All Nations Music. Recorded at LGK Records. Mixed at Soundtrack. Contains samples from “[m=290430]” [published by] Content Music Inc., admin. by All Nations Music (BMI), performed by [a27242] used courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment. Track 17 [published by] InkyJu Music (ASCAP). Recorded at LGK Records. Mixed at Chung King. From “[url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Beatnuts-Intoxicated-Demons-The-EP/master/67013]Intoxicated Demons, The EP[/url]”. Executive produced for Babysounds Production. Mastered at Hit Factory. On inlay: ℗© 1994 Relativity Records Inc. Distributed by / Distribué par Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc. On insert: ℗© 1994 Relativity Records Inc. On disc: © 1994 Relativity Records, Inc. [a29059]’s role on track 5 isn’t noted anywhere on the release, only an ‘appearing courtesy of’ mention is listed in the liner notes.”

Cat#: ZK 91002

Barcode: 0 7464-91002-2 3

The Beatnuts

Relativity / Violator Records

“Track #2 contains samples from "Smilin' Billy" by Heath Brothers. Track #5 contains elements and samples from "Honky Tonk Popcorn" by James Brown. Track #7 contains excerpts from "Boomp Boomp Chop" by The Sons Of Champlin. Track #12 contains a sample from "Painted Desert" by Roy Ayres. Track #15 contains samples from "In The Mood" by Tyrone Davis. Recorded at LGK Records, Soundtrack, and Green Street Recording. Mixed at Soundtrack, Platinum Island, and Chung King. Mastered at Hit Factory. Track 17 taken from "Intoxicated Demons, The EP".”

Cat#: 88561-1179-2

Barcode: 0 88561-1179-2 4

The Beatnuts

Relativity / Violator Records

Repress

“Tracks 1, 17: InkyJu Music (ASCAP). Track 2: Poppa Lou Music/InkyJu Music/Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP)/MJQ Music Inc. (BMI). Tracks 3, 4, 6, 7 to 14: InkyJu Music/Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP). Track 5: Merchantz Music/InkyJu Music/Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP). Track 15: InkyJu Music/Bleu Nite Music (ASCAP)/All Nations Music. Track 16: InkyJu Music/Merchantz Music (ASCAP). Tracks 2, 7, 10, 15, 17: Recorded at LGK Records. Tracks 2, 7, 9, 10, 15: Mixed at Soundtrack. Track 3: Recorded at Soundtrack. Mixed at Platinum Island. Tracks 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12 to 14, 16: Recorded and mixed at Soundtrack. Track 9: Recorded at Green Street Recording. Track 17: Mixed at Chung King. Track 2: Contains samples from "Smilin' Billy" (J. Heath) MJQ Music Inc. (BMI). Performed by Heath Brothers. Track 5: Contains elements from "Honky Tonk Popcorn" (B. Doggett) Warner/Chappell Music (BMI). Contains samples from "Honky Tonk Popcorn" performed by James Brown. Track 7: Contains excerpts from "Boomp Boomp Chop" (B. Champlin) courtesy of Sons of Champlin Music, admin. by Stay High Music (BMI). Performed by The Sons of Champlin. Track 12: Contains a sample from "Painted Desert" (J. Zawinul) used courtesy of Zawinul Music c/o Gopam Entertainment (BMI). Performed by Roy Ayers. Track 15: Contains samples from "In The Mood" (J. Garland) Content Music Inc., admin. by All Nations Music (BMI). Performed by Tyrone Davis. Track 2 dedicated to Sub-Roc. Track 17 from Intoxicated Demons, The EP. Grand Puba appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications, Inc. Missjones courtesy of Stepsun Entertainment. Executive produced for Babysounds Production. Produced for Beatnuts Inc., except track 2 produced for Woods Productions, track 5 produced for Groove Merchantz. Mastered at Hit Factory. ℗ © 1994 Relativity Records, Inc. Distributed in the U.S.A. by Red Distribution, Inc. Later repress of the [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/119238]original 1994 release[/url]. Release with DADC matrix number and SID codes. Track 15 title listed as "Lick The P*ssy" on back inlay. Duration time for track 16 listed as 1:43, actual duration is 1:33. Duration time for track 17 listed as 5:32, actual duration is 6:38. Issued in a standard jewel case with clear CD tray.”

Cat#: 88561-1179-2

Barcode: 0 88561-1179-2 4

The Clean Album

Relativity / Violator Records

MisprintPromo

“Promo-only clean version. Track 2 has an early fade out that removes the skit at the end. Tracks 3 and 15 contain rerecorded lyrics; the latter removes the first verse and is exclusive to this version of the album. Track 16 was misprinted on the disc and is not actually present on the CD. Also available on promotional LP with several tracks omitted.”

Cat#: RPROCD-0280

The Beatnuts

calendar_todayAug 21, 1996

Relativity

Cat#: SRCS 8088

Barcode: 4988009808895

The Beatnuts

calendar_todayAug 21, 1996

Relativity

PromoReissueStereo

“Track 18 &19 is a bonus tracks”

Cat#: SRCS 8088

Barcode: 4 988009 808895

The Beatnuts

calendar_todaySep 30, 2009

Sony Records Int'l

Limited EditionReissueRemasteredStereo

“Sony Urban Masterpiece Collection "Hip Hop Series" Cardboard slip case is a reproduction of the original vinyl LP version. The back lists tracks as side A & B. Track 18 and 19 are bonus tracks for Japan only.”

Cat#: SICP 2399

Barcode: 4547366049947

The Beatnuts

Producer Plug records