The Notorious B.I.G.* ?– Ready To Die SEALED Bad Boy R1-562969 2xLP COLORED LTD

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INCLUDES INSERTS:

The Notorious B.I.G.* ?– Ready To Die

Label:

Bad Boy Entertainment ?– R1-562969

Series:

Vinyl Me, Please. Record Of The Month – Vol. 57

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Red w/White + Black Splatter 

Vinyl, LP, White w/Red + Black Splatter 

All Media, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered 

Country:

US

Released:

Sep 2017

Genre:

Hip Hop

Style:

Gangsta

Tracklist

A1 Intro

Performer ["Rappers Delight" Samples] – Sugar Hill Gang*

Performer ["Super Fly" Samples], Written-By ["Super Fly" Samples] – Curtis Mayfield

Performer ["Top Billin'" Samples] – Audio Two

Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*

Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann

Written-By ["Rappers Delight" Samples] – G. O'Brien*, H. Jackson*, M. Wright*, S. Robinson*

Written-By ["Top Billin'" Samples] – K. Robinson*, N. Robinson*

3:24

A2 Things Done Changed

Producer – Darrell Scott

Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann

Written-By – C. Wallace*, D. Owens*, K. Scott*

3:58

A3 Gimme The Loot

Performer ["Just To Get A Rap" Samples] – Gangstarr*

Performer ["Scenario" Samples] – A Tribe Called Quest

Performer ["Throw Ya Gunz" Samples] – Onyz*

Producer – Easy Mo Bee

Recorded By, Mixed By – Greg Pinto

Written-By – A. Jones-Muhammad*, B. Higgins*, C. Martin*, C. Wallace*, F. Scruggs*, J. Jackson*, K. Fareed*, K. Elam*, K. Jones*, M. Taylor*, O. Harvey*, T. Smith*, T. Taylor*

Written-By ["Just To Get A Rap" Samples] – Chris Martin (6), Keith Elam

Written-By ["Scenario" Samples] – A. Jones-Muhammad*, B. Higgins*, J. Jackson*, K. Fareed*, M. Taylor*, T. Smith*

Written-By ["Singing In The Morning" Elements] – Andrew Noland, Gregory Webster*, Leroy Bonner*, Marshall E. Jones*, Ralph Middlebrooks*, Walter Morrison (2)

Written-By ["Throw Ya Gunz" Samples] – C. Parker*, F. Scruggs*, K. Jones*, T. Taylor*

4:46

A4 Machine Gun Funk

Mixed By – Rich Keller*

Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Alonzo Vargas

Performer ["Chief Rocka" Samples] – Lords Of The Underground

Producer – Easy Mo Bee

Recorded By – Bassy Bob Brockmann

Written-By – A. Wardick*, C. Martin*, C. Wallace*, D. Kelly*, K. Elam*, K. Hansford*, M. Williams*, O. Harvey*

Written-By ["Chief Rocka" Samples] – A. Wardick*, C. Martin*, D. Kelly*, K. Elam*, K. Hansford*, M. Williams*

4:16

A5 Warning

Performer ["Walk On By" Samples] – Isaac Hayes

Producer – Easy Mo Bee

Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali

Written-By – H. David, B. Bacharach*, C. Wallace*, O. Harvey*

Written-By ["Walk On By" Samples] – Hal David, Burt Bacharach*

3:40

B1 Ready To Die

Mixed By – Rich Keller*

Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Alonzo Vargas

Producer – Easy Mo Bee

Recorded By – Mario Rodriguez

Written-By – B. Mason*, C. Wallace*, O. Harvey*, S. Combs*

Written-By ["Yes I'm Ready" Elements] – B. Mason*

4:24

B2 One More Chance

Instruments – Carl "Chucky" Thompson*

Producer – Carl "Chucky" Thompson*, Digga*, Norman*, Sean "Puffy" Combs*, Bluez Brothers*

Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali

Written-By – C. Thompson*, C. Wallace*, N. Glover*, R. Ellis*, S. Combs*

4:43

B3 #!*@ Me (Interlude)

Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*

Recorded By, Mixed By – "Prince Charles" Alexander*

Written-By – C. Wallace*, S. Combs*

1:31

B4 The What

Performer – Method Man, The Notorious B.I.G.*

Producer – Easy Mo Bee

Recorded By, Mixed By – Bill Esses

Written-By – C. Wallace*, C. Smith*, O. Harvey*

3:57

B5 Juicy

Performer ["Juicy Fruit" Samples] – Mtume

Producer – Jean "Poke" Oliver*, Sean "Puffy" Combs*

Recorded By, Mixed By – Mario Rodriguez

Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Total

Written-By – C. Wallace*, J. Mtume*, J. Oliver*, S. Combs*

Written-By ["Juicy Fruit" Samples] – James Mtume

5:03

C1 Everyday Struggle

Performer ["Either Way" Samples], Written-By ["Either Way" Samples] – D. Grusin*, H. Mason*

Producer – Digga*, Norman*, Bluez Brothers*

Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali

Written-By – C. Wallace*, D. Grusin*, H. Mason*, N. Glover*, R. Ellis*

5:19

C2 Me & My B*tch

Instruments – Carl "Chucky" Thompson*

Mixed By – Rich Travali

Producer – Carl "Chucky" Thompson*, Digga*, Norman*, Sean "Puffy" Combs*, Bluez Brothers*

Recorded By – John Wydrycs

Voice [Woman's Voice] – Sybil Pennix

Written-By – C. Thompson*, C. Wallace*, N. Glover*, R. Ellis*, S. Combs*

4:00

C3 Big Poppa

Performer ["Between The Sheets" Sample] – The Isley Brothers

Producer – Carl "Chucky" Thompson*, Sean "Puffy" Combs*

Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali

Written-By – C. Jasper*, C. Wallace*, E. Isley*, M. Isley*, O. Isley*, R. Isley*, R. Isley*

Written-By ["Between The Sheets" Sample] – C. Jasper*, E. Isley*, M. Isley*, O. Isley*, R. Isley*, R. Isley*

4:13

C4 Respect

Performer ["I Get Lifted" Samples] – George McCrae

Producer – Jean "Poke" Oliver*, Sean "Puffy" Combs*

Recorded By, Mixed By – Mario Rodriguez

Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Diana King

Written-By – C. Wallace*, D. King*, H. Casey*

Written-By ["I Get Lifted" Samples] – H. Casey*

5:21

D1 Friend Of Mine

Performer ["Spirit Of The Boogie" Samples] – Kool & The Gang

Performer ["Vicious" Samples], Written-By ["Vicious" Samples] – Black Mambo*

Producer – Easy Mo Bee

Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann

Written-By – B. Mambo*, C. Wallace*, C. Smith*, D. Thomas*, D. Boyce*, G. Brown*, O. Harvey*, O. Nash*, R. Bell*, R. Mickens*, R. Westfield*, R. Bell*

Written-By ["Spirit Of The Boogie" Samples] – C. Smith*, D. Thomas*, D. Boyce*, G. Brown*, O. Nash*, R. Bell*, R. Mickens*, R. Westfield*, R. Bell*

3:28

D2 Unbelievable

Mixed By – Eddie Sancho

Performer ["Your Body's Callin'" Excerpts & Samples], Written-By ["Your Body's Callin'" Excerpts & Samples] – R. Kelly

Producer – DJ Premier

Recorded By – Norty Cotto

Written-By – C. Martin*, C. Wallace*, R. Kelly

3:44

D3 Suicidal Thoughts

Producer – Lord Finesse

Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann

Written-By – C. Wallace*, R. Hall*

2:50

D4 Who Shot Ya

Performer ["I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over" Sample] – David Porter

Producer – Nashiem Myrick, Sean "Puffy" Combs*

Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Poke (2)

Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Faith Evans

Written-By – A. Wrubel*, C. Wallace*, H. Magidson*, N. Myrick*, S. Combs*

Written-By ["I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over" Sample] – A. Wrubel*, H. Magidson*

5:19

Companies, etc.

Exclusive Retailer – Vinyl Me, Please

Phonographic Copyright (p) – Bad Boy Records, LLC

Phonographic Copyright (p) – WEA International Inc.

Copyright (c) – Bad Boy Records, LLC

Copyright (c) – WEA International Inc.

Manufactured By – Rhino Entertainment Company

Marketed By – Rhino Entertainment Company

Record Company – Warner Music Group

Produced For – Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

Produced For – Bee Mo Easy Productions

Produced For – Funky Man Productions

Produced For – Hi-Class Productions

Produced For – Track-Masters Productions, Inc.

Produced For – Works Of Mart, Inc.

Recorded At – Chung King House Of Metal

Recorded At – D&D Studios

Recorded At – The Hit Factory

Recorded At – Sound On Sound, New York

Recorded At – Soundtrack Studios

Mixed At – D&D Studios

Mixed At – The Hit Factory

Mixed At – Sony Music Studios, New York City

Mixed At – Sound On Sound, New York

Mixed At – Soundtrack Studios

Mastered At – Alchemy Mastering

Published By – Almo Irving Music Corp.

Published By – Bee Mo Easy Music

Published By – Big Poppa Music

Published By – Bovina Music, Inc.

Published By – Bridgeport Music, Inc.

Published By – Casa David

Published By – Cititeech

Published By – Diana King Publishing

Published By – Distant Beats

Published By – EMI April Music

Published By – EMI Longitude Music

Published By – Ensign Music LLC

Published By – First Priority Music

Published By – Ghetto Man Music

Published By – Gifted Pearl Music

Published By – Jamie Music

Published By – Jumping Beans Songs, LLC

Published By – Justin Combs Publishing

Published By – L.O.T.U.G. Music

Published By – Magidson Music Corp.

Published By – Marley Marl Music

Published By – Masong Music

Published By – MCA Music

Published By – Mtume Publishing

Published By – Music Sales Corp.

Published By – New Hidden Valley Music

Published By – Ninth Street Tunnel Music

Published By – Next Class Music

Published By – R. Kelly Publishing, Inc.

Published By – Razor Sharp Music

Published By – Sony/ATV Songs LLC

Published By – Sugar Hill Music, Inc.

Published By – Technician Tunes

Published By – Top Of New York

Published By – Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

Published By – Warner-Tamerlane

Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.

Published By – Zomba Enterprises, Inc.

Published By – Zomba Songs

Published By – Zomba Songs Inc.

Published By – 12 & Under

Pressed By – GZ Media – 160250E

Credits

A&R [A&R Cooridnator], Coordinator [A&R Coordinator] – Gwendolyn Watts-Niles

Art Direction, Design – The Drawing Board

Artwork [Original Artwork By - Print] – Bráulio Amado

Executive-Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*

Executive-Producer [Associate Executive Producer] – Mr. Cee*

Liner Notes [Words By - Insert] – Tyler Barstow

Management – Mark Pitts Management

Photography By – Butch Bel Air*

Notes

Deluxe embossed & foil-stamped jacket.

Jacket features printing on the inside.

Includes two printed inner sleeves plus a print & cocktail recipe.

Although not listed in the liner notes some samples that had been removed in previous remasters, a Parliament sample in "Machine Gun Funk" and an Ohio Players sample in "Ready to Die," are intact on this edition.

Executive produced for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

?© 2017, 2004 Bad Boy Records LLC for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world excluding the United States.

Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company, 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505-4614.

Intro

Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Contains samples of "Super Fly" performed and written by Curtis Mayfield, published by Warner-Tamerlane (BMI). Courtesy of Curtom Records;

Contains samples of "Rappers Delight" performed by Sugar Hill Gang, written by S. Robinson, H. Jackson, M. Wright, G. O'Brien, published by Sugar Hill Music, Inc. (BMI). Courtesy of Sugar Hill Records; 

Contains samples of "Top Billin'" performed by Audio Two, written by N. Robinson, K. Robinson, published by First Priority Music, adm. by MCA Music. Courtesy of Atlantic East/West Records by arrangement with Warner Special Projects.

Things Done Changed

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Next Class Music (BMI)

Produced [...] for Hi-Class Productions

Recorded & Mixed [...] at Soundtrack Recording Studio, New York

Gimme The Loot

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Almo Irving Music Corporation (ASCAP), Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP), Zomba Songs Inc. (BMI), Ensign Music LLC (BMI), Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI)

Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Contains samples of "Just To Get A Rap" performed by Gangstarr, written by Keith Elam and Chris Martin. Published by Almo/Irving. Courtesy of Chrysalis Music.

Contains samples of "Throw Ya Gunz" performed by Onyz, written by F. Scruggs, K. Jones, T. Taylor, C. Parker, published by Zomba Enterprises Inc. (ASCAP) and Zomba Songs Inc. (BMI)

Contains elements of "Scenario" performed by A Tribe Called Quest, written by K. Fareed, J. Jackson, B. Higgins, M. Taylor, A. Jones-Muhammad, T. Smith, published by Zomba Enterprises (ASCAP), Ensign Music LLC (BMI)

"Gimme The Loots" contains elements from "Singing In The Morning" (Leroy Bonner/Andrew Noland/Ralph Middlebrooks/Marshall E. Jones/Walter Morrison/Gregory Webster) - Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI), Westbound Records, Inc. - used with permission

Machine Gun Funk

Big Poppa Music/Justin Combs Publishing, adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Marley Marl Music, L.O.T.U.G. Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Ghetto Man Music (ASCAP), Almo Irving (ASCAP)

Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions

Recorded [...] at Soundtrack Recording Studio, New York

Mixed [...] at Sony Studios, New York, NY

Contains samples of "Chief Rocka" performed by Lords of the Underground, written by M. Williams, A. Wardick, D. Kelly, K. Hansford, C. Martin, K. Elam, published by Marley Marl Music, L.O.T.U.G. Music adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Ghetto Man Music (ASCAP), Almo Irving (ASCAP). Used courtesy of EMI Music Group

Warning

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Casa David (ASCAP), New Hidden Valley Music (ASCAP)

Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions

Recorded & Mixed [...] at Sound on Sound Recordings, Inc., New York

Contains samples of "Walk On By" performed by Isaac Hayes, written by Hal David, Burt Bacharach, published by Casa David (ASCAP), New Hidden Valley Music (ASCAP).

Courtesy of Stax/Fantasy Records

Ready To Die

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Jamie Music (BMI)

Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions

Recorded [...] at Soundtrack Recording Studio, New York

Mixed [...] at Sony Studios, New York, NY

Contains elements of "Yes I'm Ready" written by B. Mason, published by Jamie Music Co. (BMI)

One More Chance

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Ninth Street Tunnel Music adm. by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI), Distant Beats (BMI)

Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

#!*@ Me (Interlude)

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP)

Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

The What

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Razor Sharp Music (BMI)

Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Method Man appears courtesy of Def Jam Recordings

Juicy

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Jumping Beans Songs LLC o/b/o 12 & Under (BMI), Mtume Publishing (BMI)

Produced by Jean "Poke" Oliver for Track-Masters Productions, Inc. and Sean "Puffy" Combs for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Contains samples of "Juicy Fruit" performed by Mtume, written by James Mtume, published by Mtume Publishing (BMI). Courtesy of Sony Music

Everyday Struggle

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Distant Beats (BMI), Masong Music (ASCAP)

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Contains samples of "Either Way" performed and written by D. Grusin, H. Mason, published by Masong Music (ASCAP). Courtesy of Arista/GRP

Me & My B*tch

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Ninth Street Tunnel Music adm. by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI), Distant Beats (BMI)

Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

Recorded [...] at Chung King House of Metal, New York.

Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Big Poppa

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Bovina Music Inc. adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP)

Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Contains samples of "Between The Sheets" performed by The Isley brothers, written by R. Isley, R. Isley, O. Isley, E. Isley, M. Isley, C.Jasper, published by Bovina Music Inc. adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP). Courtesy of Sony Records

Respect

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Diana King Publishing adm. by Masong Music, EMI Longitude Music (BMI)

Produced by Jean "Poke" Oliver for Track-Masters Productions, Inc. and Sean "Puffy" Combs for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory

Contains samples of "I Get Lifted" performed by George McCrae, written by H. Casey, published by EMI Longitude Music (BMI). Courtesy of 3 Deep Records/Rhino

Friend Of Mine

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Cititeech, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

Produced [...] for Bee Mo Easy Productions

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Contains samples of "Vicious" performed and written by Black Mambo, published by Cititeech. Courtesy of Garage Records

Contains samples of "Spirit Of The Boogie" performed by Kool & The Gang, written by R. Bell, R. Bell, D. Boyce, R. Mickens, O. Nash, R. Westfield, D. Thomas, G. Brown, C. Smith, O. Nash, R. Westfield, R. Mickens, D. Boyce, published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). Courtesy of Polygram Label Group

Unbelievable

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April (ASCAP), Gifted Pearl Music Adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), R. Kelly Publishing Inc. adm. by Zomba Songs (BMI)

Produced [...] for Works of Mart, Inc.

Recorded & Mixed at D&D Recording Studio, New York

Contains samples and excerpts of "Your Body's Callin'" performed and written by R. Kelly, published by R. Kelly Publishing Inc. adm. by Zomba Songs (BMI). Courtesy of Jive Records

Suicidal Thoughts

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Technician Tunes (ASCAP)

Produced [...] for Funky Man Productions

Recorded & Mixed [...] at The Hit Factory, New York

Who Shot Ya

Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing adm. by EMI April (ASCAP), Top Of New York, Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP), Magidson Music Corp. adm. by Warner Chappell Music Inc. (ASCAP)

Produced [...] for Bad Boy Entertainment, Inc.

Additional Programming [...] for Track-Masters Productions, Inc.

Contains sample of "I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over" performed by David Portner, written by A. Wrubel, H. Magidson, published by Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP), Magidson Music Corp. adm. by Warner Chappell Music Inc. (ASCAP). Courtesy of Stax Records

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (A-side runout): 160250E1/A

CONDITION RATINGS : G / G+ / VG / VG+ / VG++ / EX / EX+ / NM / NM+ / MINT 

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