The Notorious B.I.G.* – Ready To Die

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Label:

 Bad Boy Entertainment – RCV1 724724

Format:
2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue , Gold

Country:

 US

Released:

Genre:

 Hip Hop

Style:

 Boom Bap

Tracklist

A1 Intro
Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann
Written-By [Rappers Delight] – S. Robinson*
Written-By [Super Fly] – Curtis Mayfield
Written-By [Top Billin'] – N. Robinson*
3:24
A2 Things Done Changed
Producer – Darnell Scott
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann
Written-By – K. Scott*
3:58
A3 Gimme The Loot
Producer – Easy Mo Bee
Recorded By, Mixed By – Greg Pinto
Written-By – O. Harvey*
Written-By [Just To Get A Rep] – Keith Elam
Written-By [Scenario] – T. Smith*
Written-By [Singing In The Morning] – Ralph Middlebrooks*
Written-By [Throw Ya Gunz] – T. Taylor*
4:46
A4 Machine Gun Funk
Mixed By – Rich Keller
Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – Alonzo Vargas
Producer – Easy Mo Bee
Recorded By – Bassy Bob Brockmann
Written-By – O. Harvey*
Written-By [Chief Rocka] – M. Williams*
4:16
A5 Warning
Producer – Easy Mo Bee
Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali
Written-By – O. Harvey*
Written-By [Walk On By] – 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 – S. Combs*
Written-By [Yes I'm Ready] – B. Mason*
4:24
B2 One More Chance
Instruments – Carl "Chucky" Thompson*
Producer – Bluez Brothers*
Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali
Vocals [Additional] – Total
Written-By – S. Combs*
4:43
B3 #!*@ Me (Interlude)
Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*
Recorded By, Mixed By – "Prince Charles" Alexander*
Written-By – S. Combs*
1:31
B4 The What
Performer – Method Man
Producer – Easy Mo Bee
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bill Esses
Written-By – O. Harvey*
3:57
B5 Juicy
Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*
Recorded By, Mixed By – Mario Rodriguez
Vocals [Additional] – Total
Written-By – S. Combs*
Written-By [Juicy Fruit] – J. Mtume*
5:03
C1 Everyday Struggle
Producer – Bluez Brothers*
Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali
Written-By – R. Ellis*
5:19
C2 Me & My B*tch
Instruments – Carl "Chucky" Thompson*
Mixed By – Rich Travali
Producer – Bluez Brothers*
Recorded By – John Wydrycs
Voice [Woman's Voice] – Sybil Pennix
Written-By – S. Combs*
4:00
C3 Big Poppa
Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*
Recorded By, Mixed By – Rich Travali
Written-By – C. Wallace*
Written-By [Between The Sheets] – R. Isley*
4:13
C4 Respect
Mixed By – Mario Rodriguez
Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*
Recorded By – "Prince" Charles Alexander*
Vocals [Additional] – Diana King
Written-By – H. Casey*
5:21
D1 Friend Of Mine
Producer – Easy Mo Bee
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann
Written-By – O. Harvey*
Written-By [Spirit Of The Boogie] – R. Bell*
Written-By [Vicious] – B. Mambo*
3:28
D2 Unbelievable
Mixed By – Eddie Sancho
Producer – DJ Premier
Recorded By – Norty Cotto
Written-By – R. Kelly
3:44
D3 Suicidal Thoughts
Producer – Lord Finesse
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bassy Bob Brockmann
Written-By – R. Hall*
2:50
D4 Who Shot Ya
Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*
Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Poke (2)
Vocals [Additional] – Faith Evans
Written-By – S. Combs*
Written-By [I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over] – H. Magidson*
5:19

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Bad Boy Records, LLC – 081227827687
  • Copyright © – Bad Boy Records, LLC
  • Marketed By – Rhino Entertainment Company
  • Marketed By – Rhino Entertainment Company
  • Exclusive Retailer – Target (11)

Credits

  • Art Direction, Design – The Drawing Board
  • Executive-Producer – Sean "Puffy" Combs*
  • Executive-Producer [Associate] – Mr. Cee*

Notes

"Norman & Digga" are credited as "Norman & Digga / Bluez Brothers" on tracks B2, C1 and C2.

A1 contains samples of "Super Fly" performed by Curtis Mayfield, "Rappers Delight" performed by Sugar Hill Gang and "Top Billin'" performed by Audio Two.

A3 contains samples of "Just To Get A Rep" performed by Gang Starr and "Throw Ya Gunz" performed by Onyx [typo in sleeve as Onyz] and elements of "Scenario" performed by A Tribe Called Quest and "Singing In The Morning."

A4 contains samples of "Chief Rocka" performed by Lords of the Underground.

A5 contains samples of "Walk On By" performed by Isaac Hayes.

B1 contains elements of "Yes I'm Ready."

B5 contains samples of "Juicy Fruit" performed by Mtume.

C1 contains elements of "Either Way" performed by D. Grusin, H. Mason.

C3 contains samples of "Between The Sheets" performed by The Isley Brothers.

C4 contains samples of "I Get Lifted" performed by George McCrae.

D1 contains samples of "Vicious" performed by Black Mamba [typo on sleeve as Black Mambo] and "Spirit Of The Boogie" performed by Kool & The Gang.

D2 contains samples and excerpts of "Your Body's Callin'" performed by R. Kelly.

D4 contains samples of "I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over" performed by David Porter.

℗ & © 2004, 1994 Bad Boy Records LLC.
Manufactured in U.S.A. Printed in Canada.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Printed): 0 81227 82768 7
  • Barcode (Scanned): 081227827687
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): MRP2166/RR1-285201/AB-A 196667E1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1529647 #26 RR1-285201-A TS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): MRP2166/RR1-285201/AB-B 196667E2/A #26 RR1-285201-B TS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C): MRP2166/RR1-285201/CD-A 196667E3/A #20 RR1-285201-C TS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D): MRP2166/RR1-285201/CD-B 199957E4 #24 1534163 RR1-285201-D RE1 TS

Other Versions (5 of 117)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Ready To Die (CD, Album) Arista 78612 73000 2 Europe 1994
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Ready To Die (CD, Album) Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-73000-2 US 1994
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Ready To Die (LP, Album) Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-73000-1 US 1994
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Ready To Die (CD, Album) Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-73000-2 Canada 1994
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Ready To Die (Cassette, Album) Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-73000-4 US 1994

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Reviews

  • sebyr88's avatar
    sebyr88
    Classic hiphop. Great color on the records. I didn’t have any issues with popping or static or noise. IMO, pretty solid pressing for its price
    • oliwa_00's avatar
      oliwa_00
      Pressing it's not bad but it's not good, if you have no other option, buy it because the album is great. I listen to it on a tube Sansui amplifier... so so ;)
      • MistaGonzo's avatar
        MistaGonzo
        Is this one with original samples at „Machine Gun Funk“ or the censored version?
        • djbabyroo's avatar
          djbabyroo
          This pressing is really good, mastered by Capitol confirmed. Solid.

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