The Pick, The Sickle And The Shovel

Gee Street

calendar_today1997United States

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997Europe

“℗ 1997 Gee Street Recordings, Inc. © 1997 Gee Street Recordings, Inc. V2 Distribution: UK - 3mv/Pinnacle, France - Sony Music, Germany/Austria - Rough Trade, Eire - Record Services, Benelux - PIAS, Scandinavia - SMD. Printed inner sleeves. Track A1: Ramecca Publishing, admin. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Produced for Wu-Tang Productions. Track A2: Ramecca Publishing, admin. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Co-produced for Wu-Tang Productions. Track A3: Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Produced for Wu-Tang Productions. Track A4: Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP)/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI). Produced for Sharpshooters Productions. Material performed by New Birth used under license from the RCZ Records label, a unit of BMG Entertainment. Track B1: Ramecca Publishing, admin. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Diggs Family Music Publishing (BMI). Produced for Wu-Tang Productions. Track B2: Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Produced for Wu-Tang Productions. Material performed by The Salsoul Orchestra used under license from Salsoul Records, Inc. Track B3: Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc./Savette Music/Warner Chappell Music, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Produced for Wu-Tang Productions. "Love Serenade" performed by Barry White used under license from PolyGram Special Markets. Track B4: Ramecca Publishing, admin. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Co-produced and produced for Wu-Tang Productions. Track C1: Ramecca Publishing, admin. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Co-produced and produced for Wu-Tang Productions. Track C2: Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP)/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc./Zodoqhan/Denysha, Ya-Ya. (BMI). Produced for Sharpshooters Productions. The Aleem Brothers courtesy of Plasma Records. Track C3: Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc./Rudy Zarya Solomon Publishing (ASCAP)/Next World Publishing (BMI). Produced for Sharpshooters Productions. Sunz Of Man courtesy of Red Ant Entertainment. Killah Priest courtesy of Geffen Records. Track D1: Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc./Prinse Pawl Musick/ (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Produced for Wu-Tang Productions. Track D2: Ramecca Publishing, admin. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Produced for Wu-Tang Productions. 9th Prince courtesy of Wu-Tang Records. Blue Rasberry courtesy of Razor Sharp Records. Track D3: Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Track D4: Ramecca Publishing, admin. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc./Prinse Pawl Musick (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Tracks A1, D2 recorded at The Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Tracks A2, A3, B4, C1, C2, D1 recorded at Unique Recording, New York. Tracks A3, B1, B2, B3 recorded at Firehouse Studios, New York. Tracks A4, C3, D3 recorded at Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles. Track D4 recorded at Paul's Coffee Shop. All tracks mixed at Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles except tracks A1, D2, D4. Track A1 & D2 mixed at The Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Track D4 mixed at Paul's Coffee Shop. Thank you notes on inner sleeve: RZA's Thank You's: Peace to my Queen Equality, my seeds, my old Earth, and my family. Peace to the Gods and the Earths of The Wu Family. To Arlene at RZA Productions for helping this project come to light and to Divine for doing what he does. Peace to all the DJ's and the fans across the country who support me because they understand and appreciate my cause - A just cause. Again, proper equality activates controlled emotions! Frukwan's Personal Thanks: my mom, Estella Hamilton, my sisters, Melissa, Albertha, my physical brothers, Rameik, Cal-Cash, and Myrain, Donald, my daughter Myisha Keyona Hamilton, the future of Black Lordz Productions and all my fanz that supported me since Day 1. Peace to all the God and Earth of the 5% Nation. To all my allies in Hip-Hop: Shamar, Sha Sha, Shabazz, Born Truth, I God, Knowledge, Tupac, Biggie Smallz, Gabe, and all those who went to the Essence during the Struggle. Scott La Rock. RIP. Who am I to thank? Those who believe in me giving me strength to continue my history lyrically in Hip-Hop gives props to Allah, and Justice for mentally preparing me as well as physically, everyday waking up and destroying negativity, an endless life long task of saving babies. Teach The Children. Peace. Poetic's Thank You's: 1. Peace to the earthly inhabitants that recognize, appreciate, and support my work. Love to all my family, Moms, Pops, Dawne, Keith (& family), Richard (8 Ball), Edward (Scissorhands), Yewel (Brainstorm), Courtnie, Quidinah, Gloria. Blessings on those who blessed me with friendship: Latif (Spank), Jason (Curry), Wanda, Keisha, Michelle, Nicole, Barry (& family), H.I.M. Boston. Special thanks to my mentors: Dr. York, H.I.M. Worldwide, Tahaqa and Tunde-Ra, D.M.E. Management, Wendy Day, Deidra LaCasse, Gee Street Records, V2, Carlos Bess, Scott Harding. All my running mates: Omen, Shaqueen, Amayss, Bambi, Balewa N., Lori W., Last Resort, Bobby Scott. Peace to all those wizes who inspire, support and encourage me to stay focused: Lorraine, Barbara, Dee-Dee, Iris, Montana, to name a few. Blessed be the meek. Peace to the poor. Love to the armies of God behind the prison walls and cell block Earth. For anyone I missed, refer to #1. Fuck all the infidels, deceivers, race killers, snakes, fakes, oppressors of the all wise true and living God. Wadu! Prince Paul's Thankx: Allah.”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997United States

“Standard 2 lp release but side D is [url=https://www.discogs.com/Headrillaz-Coldharbour-Rocks/release/451678]Headrillaz - Coldharbour Rocks[/url] instead of [url=https://www.discogs.com/Gravediggaz-The-PickSickle-And-The-Shovel/release/792514]Gravediggaz - The Pick, The Sickle And The Shovel[/url].”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997United States

“Includes two printed inner-sleeves with artwork on one side and credits / liner-notes on the other, pertinent credits organized below: [Published By (BMI)] Ramecca Publishing, admin. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (tracks: A1, A2, B1, B4, C1, D2, D4) Diggs Family Music Publishing (tracks: A2-A3, B1-C1, D1-D2) Black Lordz Publishing / Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (tracks: A1-A4, B2-C2, D1-D4) Savette Music / Warner Chappell Music, Inc. (tracks: B3) Zodoqhan (BMI) / Denysha, Ya-Ya. (tracks: C2) Next World Publishing (tracks: C3) Prinse Pawl Musick (tracks: D1, D4) [Published By (ASCAP)] Ancient Entities / PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (tracks: A1-A4, B2-D4) Rudy Zarya Solomon Publishing (tracks: C3) [Produced For] Produced for Wu-Tang Productions (tracks: A1-A3, B1-C1, D1-D2) Co-produced for Wu-Tang Productions (tracks: A2, B4, C1) Produced for Sharpshooters Productions (tracks: A4, C2-C3) [Material Licensed From] RCA Records label, a unit of BMG Entertainment (tracks: A4) Salsoul Records, Inc. (tracks: B2) PolyGram Special Markets (tracks: B3) [Courtesy Of] The Aleem Brothers courtesy of Plasma Records (tracks: C2) Sunz Of Man courtesy of Red Ant Entertainment / Killah Priest courtesy of Geffen Records (tracks: C3) 9th Prince courtesy of Wu-Tang Records / Blue Rasberry courtesy of Razor Sharp Records (tracks: D2) [Recorded At] The Wu Mansion, New Jersey (tracks: A1, D2) Unique Recording, New York (tracks: A2-A3, B4, C1-C2, D1) Firehouse Studios, New York (tracks: A3, B1-B3) Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles (tracks: A4, C3, D3) Paul's Coffee Shop (tracks: D4) [Mixed At] The Wu Mansion, New Jersey (tracks: A1, D2) Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles (tracks: A2-D1, D3) Paul's Coffee Shop (tracks: D4)”

eOne / Gee Street

calendar_today2020United States

“2000 copies pressed. Tracks A1 and D13 recorded at The Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Tracks A2, A3, B8 to C10 and C12 recorded at Unique Recording, New York. Tracks A3, B5 to B7 recorded at Firehouse Studios, New York. Tracks B4, C11 and D14 recorded at Ameraycan Studios, los Angeles. Track D15 recorded at Paul's Coffee Shop. All tracks mixed at Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles except tracks A1, A3 and D15. Tracks A1 and A3 mixed at the Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Track D15 mixed at Paul's Coffee Shop. Assembled and mastered at Sterling Sound, New York City.”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997United States

“"Unexplained": Material performed by New Birth used under license from RCA Records Label, a unit of BMG Entertainment. "Fairytalez": Material performed by The Salsoul Orchestra used under license from Salsoul Records, Inc. "Never Gonna Come Back": "Love Serenade" performed by Barry White used under license from PolyGram Special Markets. Tracks 1 and 13 recorded at The Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Tracks 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, and 12 recorded at Unique Recording, New York. Tracks 3, 5, 6 and 7 recorded at Firehouse Studios, New York. Tracks 4, 11 and 14 recorded at Ameraycan Studios, los Angeles. Track 15 recorded at Paul's Coffee Shop. All tracks mixed at Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles except tracks 1, 3 and 15. Tracks 1 and 3 mixed at the Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Track 15 mixed at Paul's Coffee Shop. Assembled and mastered at Sterling Sound, New York City.”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997Europe

“℗1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. ©1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. [Track#: recording location] 1, 13: The Wu Mansion, New Jersey 2, 3, 8 to 10, 12: Unique Recording, New York 3, 5 to 7: Firehouse Studios, New York 4, 11, 14: Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles 15: Paul's Coffee Shop [Track#: mixing location] 2, 4 to 14: Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles 1, 3: The Wu Mansion, New Jersey 15: Paul's Coffee Shop [Track#: publishers] 1: Ramecca Publishing adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP) 2, 8, 9, 13: Ramecca Publishing adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP) 3, 6: Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP) 4, 14: Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP)/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI) 5: Ramecca Publishing adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Diggs Family Music Publishing (BMI) 7: Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc./Savette Music/Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP) 10: Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP)/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Zodoqhan/Denysha Ya-Ya (BMI) 11: Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc./Rudy Zariya And Solomon Publishing (ASCAP)/Next World Publishing (BMI)/ 12: Diggs Family Music Publishing/Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc./Prinse Pawl Musick (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP) 15: Ramecca Publishing adm. by Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc./Black Lordz Publishing/Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)/Prinse Pawl Musick (BMI)/Ancient Entities/PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP) Produced by The RZA and the Wu Elements for Wu-Tang Productions: Tracks 1 to 3, 5 to 9, 12, 13 produced for Wu-Tang Productions Tracks 4, 10, 11 produced for Sharpshooters Productions Track 4 contains material performed by [a47516] used under license from The RCA Records Label Track 6 contains material performed by [a3470] used under license from Salsoul Records, Inc. Track 7 contains "Love Serenade" performed by [a18978] used under license from PolyGram Special Markets Limited edition 4-way gatefold digipak. Circular sticker on front: "Executively produced by RZA for Wu Tang Productions"”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997Europe

“Issued in a standard clear tray jewel case with a 10-page booklet, which folds out to a "cross", showing artwork, photos, and credits. ℗ 1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. © 1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. All Rights Reserved. V2 Distribution: UK-3mv/Pinnacle, France-Sony Music, Germany/Austria-Rough Trade, Eire-Record Services,Benelux-PIAS, Scandinavia-SMD. Tracks 1,13 Recorded at The Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Tracks 2,3,8,9,10,12 Recorded at Unique Recording, New York. Tracks 3,5,6,7 Recorded at Firehouse Studios, New York. Tracks 4,11,14 Recorded at Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles. Track 15 Recorded at Paul's Coffee Shop. All Tracks Mixed at Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles except Tracks 1.3.15. Track 1 & 3 Mixed at The Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Track 15 Mixed at Paul's Coffee Shop. Engineers: Carlos Bess at Unique Recording, Firehouse Studios and Ameraycan Studios. Mix Engineer at Ameraycan Studios: Scott Harding. Assembled and Mastered [...] at Sterling Sound, New York City.”

Gee Street

calendar_today1997Europe

“℗ 1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. © 1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. All Rights Reserved. V2 Distribution: UK-3mv/Pinnacle, France-Sony Music, Germany/Austria-Rough Trade, Eire-Record Services,Benelux-PIAS, Scandinavia-SMD. Booklet folds out to a "cross". Produced By The RZA And The Wu Elements For Wu-Tang Productions.”

Gee Street

calendar_today1997United States

“63881-32503-2RE on spine of rear insert. 63881-32503-2 on face of disc.”

Gee Street

calendar_today1997United States

“released on regular jewel case”

Gee Street

calendar_today1997Europe

“℗ 1997 Gee Street Records Inc. Licensed exclusively to V2 Music Ltd. © 1997 Gee Street Records Inc. Licensed exclusively to V2 Music Ltd. All rights of the producer & copyright reserved. See sleeve for tracklisting. Promo only - Not for sale. [CD] Please note that tracks # 4, 5 & 6 are edits specially mad efor this promo CD. [Back cover]”

Gee Street

calendar_today1997Australia

“Produced By The RZA And The Wu Elements For Wu-Tang Productions. Manufactured in Australia by Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Limited.”

V2

calendar_today1997United States

“In this version, the Gee Street logo does not appear anywhere inside the booklet, disc or the inlay/spine. Also, the quality of the printing is very low. Printed in USA.”

Gee Street / V2 Music / Zomba Records Australia Pty Ltd.

calendar_today1997Australia

“Produced By The RZA And The Wu Elements For Wu-Tang Productions. Marketed, Manufactured and Distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Zomba Records Australia Pty. Ltd.”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997Europe

“℗ 1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. © 1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. Produced for Wu-Tang Productions. Comes with normal 8-page booklet.”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997Europe

“℗ 1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. © 1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. Produced for Wu-Tang Productions. Comes with normal 8-page booklet.”

V2

calendar_today1997United States

“Resembles the version [url=https://www.discogs.com/Gravediggaz-The-PickSickle-And-The-Shovel/release/6969036]manufactured by MCOM[/url] in that the Gee Street logo does not appear anywhere inside the booklet, disc or the inlay/spine. Also, the quality of the printing is very low. Printed in USA.”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997Europe

“Almost identical to [r=4011251], except an additional DME Management logo on back. Issued in a standard clear tray jewel case with a 10-page booklet, which folds out to a "cross", showing artwork, photos, and credits. ℗ 1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. © 1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. All Rights Reserved. V2 Distribution: UK-3mv/Pinnacle, France-Sony Music, Germany/Austria-Rough Trade, Eire-Record Services,Benelux-PIAS, Scandinavia-SMD. Tracks 1,13 Recorded at The Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Tracks 2,3,8,9,10,12 Recorded at Unique Recording, New York. Tracks 3,5,6,7 Recorded at Firehouse Studios, New York. Tracks 4,11,14 Recorded at Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles. Track 15 Recorded at Paul's Coffee Shop. All Tracks Mixed at Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles except Tracks 1.3.15. Track 1 & 3 Mixed at The Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Track 15 Mixed at Paul's Coffee Shop. Engineers: Carlos Bess at Unique Recording, Firehouse Studios and Ameraycan Studios. Mix Engineer at Ameraycan Studios: Scott Harding. Assembled and Mastered [...] at Sterling Sound, New York City.”

Gee Street

calendar_today1997United States

Gee Street

calendar_today1997Canada

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997Europe

“℗1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. ©1997 Gee Street Records, Inc. Promo only. Not for sale. Produced by The RZA and the Wu Elements for Wu-Tang Productions.”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997United States

“Advance CDr issued in a cardboard sleeve with no inserts.”

Gee Street

calendar_today1997United States

“Limited edition. Signed by all (4) group members: RZA, Prince Paul, Poetic, Frukwan. Quad fold out as seen in photos”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_todayNov 21, 1998Japan

“Contains 3 bonus tracks, and full lyrics to songs.”

POLSTAR

calendar_today1997Poland

Gee Street

calendar_today1997United States

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997Canada

“Tracks A1 and B5 recorded at The Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Tracks A2, A3, A8, B1, B2, and B4 recorded at Unique Recording, New York. Tracks A3, A5, A6 and A7 recorded at Firehouse Studios, New York. Tracks A4, B4 and B6 recorded at Ameraycan Studios, los Angeles. Track B7 recorded at Paul's Coffee Shop. All tracks mixed at Ameraycan Studios, Los Angeles except tracks A1, A3 and B7. Tracks A1 and A3 mixed at the Wu Mansion, New Jersey. Track B7 mixed at Paul's Coffee Shop. Assembled and mastered at Sterling Sound, New York City.”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997United States

ГОБЛИН Records

calendar_today1997Russia

“Кассета”

Gee Street / V2

calendar_today1997United States

Gee Street

“Please note that tracks # 4, 5, & 6 are edits specially made for this promo CD. Promo only - not for sale.”

Gee Street, V2

“cassette, GeeStreet/ V2 sans information, juste TRM sur la bande.”

Gee Street

calendar_today1997United States

“Both Sides Play The Same...”

K.P.A. Records

calendar_today1997Russia

“Track A2 incorrectly stated as Dangerous Minds Лицензионное соглашение №258/M3 Total Time: 59:38”