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:

Genre:

Hip Hop

Style:

Boom Bap

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
ProducerSean "Puffy" Combs*
Recorded By, Mixed ByBassy Bob Brockmann
Written-By ["Rappers Delight" Samples]S. Robinson*
Written-By ["Top Billin'" Samples]N. Robinson*
3:24
A2 Things Done Changed
ProducerDarrell Scott
Recorded By, Mixed ByBassy Bob Brockmann
Written-ByK. 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*
ProducerEasy Mo Bee
Recorded By, Mixed ByGreg Pinto
Written-ByT. Taylor*
Written-By ["Just To Get A Rap" Samples]Keith Elam
Written-By ["Scenario" Samples]T. Smith*
Written-By ["Singing In The Morning" Elements]Ralph Middlebrooks*
Written-By ["Throw Ya Gunz" Samples]T. Taylor*
4:46
A4 Machine Gun Funk
Mixed ByRich Keller
Mixed By [Mix Assistant]Alonzo Vargas
Performer ["Chief Rocka" Samples]Lords Of The Underground
ProducerEasy Mo Bee
Recorded ByBassy Bob Brockmann
Written-ByO. Harvey*
Written-By ["Chief Rocka" Samples]M. Williams*
4:16
A5 Warning
Performer ["Walk On By" Samples]Isaac Hayes
ProducerEasy Mo Bee
Recorded By, Mixed ByRich Travali
Written-ByO. Harvey*
Written-By ["Walk On By" Samples]Hal David, Burt Bacharach*
3:40
B1 Ready To Die
Mixed ByRich Keller
Mixed By [Mix Assistant]Alonzo Vargas
ProducerEasy Mo Bee
Recorded ByMario Rodriguez
Written-ByS. Combs*
Written-By ["Yes I'm Ready" Elements]B. Mason*
4:24
B2 One More Chance
InstrumentsCarl "Chucky" Thompson*
ProducerBluez Brothers*
Recorded By, Mixed ByRich Travali
Written-ByS. Combs*
4:43
B3 #!*@ Me (Interlude)
ProducerSean "Puffy" Combs*
Recorded By, Mixed By"Prince Charles" Alexander*
Written-ByS. Combs*
1:31
B4 The What
PerformerThe Notorious B.I.G.*
ProducerEasy Mo Bee
Recorded By, Mixed ByBill Esses
Written-ByO. Harvey*
3:57
B5 Juicy
Performer ["Juicy Fruit" Samples]Mtume
ProducerSean "Puffy" Combs*
Recorded By, Mixed ByMario Rodriguez
Vocals [Additional Vocals]Total
Written-ByS. Combs*
Written-By ["Juicy Fruit" Samples]James Mtume
5:03
C1 Everyday Struggle
Performer ["Either Way" Samples], Written-By ["Either Way" Samples]H. Mason*
ProducerBluez Brothers*
Recorded By, Mixed ByRich Travali
Written-ByR. Ellis*
5:19
C2 Me & My B*tch
InstrumentsCarl "Chucky" Thompson*
Mixed ByRich Travali
ProducerBluez Brothers*
Recorded ByJohn Wydrycs
Voice [Woman's Voice]Sybil Pennix
Written-ByS. Combs*
4:00
C3 Big Poppa
Performer ["Between The Sheets" Sample]The Isley Brothers
ProducerSean "Puffy" Combs*
Recorded By, Mixed ByRich Travali
Written-ByR. Isley*
Written-By ["Between The Sheets" Sample]R. Isley*
4:13
C4 Respect
Performer ["I Get Lifted" Samples]George McCrae
ProducerSean "Puffy" Combs*
Recorded By, Mixed ByMario Rodriguez
Vocals [Additional Vocals]Diana King
Written-ByH. 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*
ProducerEasy Mo Bee
Recorded By, Mixed ByBassy Bob Brockmann
Written-ByR. Bell*
Written-By ["Spirit Of The Boogie" Samples]R. Bell*
3:28
D2 Unbelievable
Mixed ByEddie Sancho
Performer ["Your Body's Callin'" Excerpts & Samples], Written-By ["Your Body's Callin'" Excerpts & Samples]R. Kelly
ProducerDJ Premier
Recorded ByNorty Cotto
Written-ByR. Kelly
3:44
D3 Suicidal Thoughts
ProducerLord Finesse
Recorded By, Mixed ByBassy Bob Brockmann
Written-ByR. Hall*
2:50
D4 Who Shot Ya
Performer ["I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over" Sample]David Porter
ProducerSean "Puffy" Combs*
Programmed By [Additional Programming]Poke (2)
Vocals [Additional Vocals]Faith Evans
Written-ByS. Combs*
Written-By ["I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over" Sample]H. Magidson*
5:19

Companies, etc.

  • Exclusive RetailerVinyl Me, Please
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Bad Boy Records, LLC
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗WEA International Inc.
  • Copyright ©Bad Boy Records, LLC
  • Copyright ©WEA International Inc.
  • Manufactured ByRhino Entertainment Company
  • Marketed ByRhino Entertainment Company
  • Record CompanyWarner Music Group
  • Produced ForBad Boy Entertainment, Inc.
  • Produced ForBee Mo Easy Productions
  • Produced ForFunky Man Productions
  • Produced ForHi-Class Productions
  • Produced ForTrack-Masters Productions, Inc.
  • Produced ForWorks Of Mart, Inc.
  • Recorded AtChung King House Of Metal
  • Recorded AtD&D Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Hit Factory
  • Recorded AtSound On Sound, New York
  • Recorded AtSoundtrack Studios
  • Mixed AtD&D Studios
  • Mixed AtThe Hit Factory
  • Mixed AtSony Music Studios, New York City
  • Mixed AtSound On Sound, New York
  • Mixed AtSoundtrack Studios
  • Mastered AtAlchemy Mastering
  • Published ByAlmo Irving Music Corp.
  • Published ByBee Mo Easy Music
  • Published ByBig Poppa Music
  • Published ByBovina Music, Inc.
  • Published ByBridgeport Music, Inc.
  • Published ByCasa David
  • Published ByCititeech
  • Published ByDiana King Publishing
  • Published ByDistant Beats
  • Published ByEMI April Music
  • Published ByEMI Longitude Music
  • Published ByEnsign Music LLC
  • Published ByFirst Priority Music
  • Published ByGhetto Man Music
  • Published ByGifted Pearl Music
  • Published ByJamie Music
  • Published ByJumping Bean Songs LLC
  • Published ByJustin Combs Publishing
  • Published ByL.O.T.U.G. Music
  • Published ByMagidson Music Corp.
  • Published ByMarley Marl Music
  • Published ByMasong Music
  • Published ByMCA Music
  • Published ByMtume Publishing
  • Published ByMusic Sales Corp.
  • Published ByNew Hidden Valley Music
  • Published ByNinth Street Tunnel Music
  • Published ByNext Class Music
  • Published ByR. Kelly Publishing, Inc.
  • Published ByRazor Sharp Music
  • Published BySony/ATV Songs LLC
  • Published BySugar Hill Music, Inc.
  • Published ByTechnician Tunes
  • Published ByTop Of New York
  • Published ByWarner/Chappell Music, Inc.
  • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane
  • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
  • Published ByZomba Enterprises, Inc.
  • Published ByZomba Songs
  • Published ByZomba Songs Inc.
  • Published By12 & Under
  • Pressed ByGZ Media – 160250E

Credits

  • A&R [A&R Cooridnator], Coordinator [A&R Coordinator]Gwendolyn Watts-Niles
  • Art Direction, DesignThe Drawing Board
  • Artwork [Original Artwork By - Print]Bráulio Amado
  • Executive-ProducerSean "Puffy" Combs*
  • Executive-Producer [Associate Executive Producer]Mr. Cee*
  • Liner Notes [Words By - Insert]Tyler Barstow
  • ManagementMark Pitts Management
  • Photography ByButch Bel Air*

Notes

Deluxe embossed & foil-stamped jacket.
Jacket features printing on the inside.
Includes two printed inner sleeves plus a print & cocktail recipe.

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, . by MCA Music. Courtesy of Atlantic East/West Records by arrangement with Warner Special Projects.

Things Done Changed
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing . 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 . by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music . 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, . by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music . by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Marley Marl Music, L.O.T.U.G. Music . 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 . by EMI-April (ASCAP), Ghetto Man Music (ASCAP), Almo Irving (ASCAP). Used courtesy of EMI Music Group

Warning
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing . by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music . 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 . by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music . by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing . 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 . by EMI-April (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing . by EMI April (ASCAP), Ninth Street Tunnel Music . 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 . by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing . 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 . by EMI-April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music . 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 . by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing . 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 . 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 . by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing . by EMI April (ASCAP), Ninth Street Tunnel Music . 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 . by EMI April (ASCAP), Bovina Music Inc. . 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. . by EMI-April Music (ASCAP). Courtesy of Sony Records

Respect
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing . by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Diana King Publishing . 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 . by EMI April (ASCAP), Bee Mo Easy Music . 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 . by EMI-April (ASCAP), Gifted Pearl Music . by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), R. Kelly Publishing Inc. . 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. . by Zomba Songs (BMI). Courtesy of Jive Records

Suicidal Thoughts
Big Poppa Music, Justin Combs Publishing . 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 . by EMI-April Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing . by EMI April (ASCAP), Top Of New York, Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP), Magidson Music Corp. . 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. . by Warner Chappell Music Inc. (ASCAP). Courtesy of Stax Records

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 1): 160250E1/A
  • Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 1): 160250E2/A
  • Matrix / Runout (C-side runout, variant 1): 160250E3/A
  • Matrix / Runout (D-side runout, variant 1): 160250E4/A
  • Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, variant 2): 160250E1/C
  • Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, variant 2): 160250E2/B
  • Matrix / Runout (C-side runout, variant 2): 160250E3/A
  • Matrix / Runout (D-side runout, variant 2): 160250E4/C
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI

Other Versions (5 of 116)

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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
Recently Edited
Ready To Die (CD, Album) Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-73000-2 US 1994
Recently Edited
Ready To Die (LP, Album) Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-73000-1 US 1994
Recently Edited
Ready To Die (CD, Album) Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-73000-2 Canada 1994
New Submission
Ready To Die (Cassette, Album) Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-73000-4 US 1994

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Reviews

  • Croneal's avatar
    Croneal
    Wish they had included the last track - Just Playin (Dreams) in this press
    • mojavi's avatar
      mojavi
      seeing a bunch of y’all selling the wrong pressing, learn how to read, please.
      • KMDPDG's avatar
        KMDPDG
        Copped the re-release…forget the other versions, this is the one to get!
        • dr.toque420's avatar
          dr.toque420
          Anyone hear the newest 2022 vmp reissue yet? Any problems or is it similar to the two previous vmp reissues?
          • k0nnicsas's avatar
            k0nnicsas
            the one to go for if you can’t afford the first pressings!
            • john.wilhelm's avatar
              john.wilhelm
              I cannot put into words how good this pressing sounds. Haven't been so pleasantly surprised by a repress in so long!!
              • Somedudefromurf's avatar
                Somedudefromurf
                Definitive version of this release. Sounds great, retains all samples, and the splatter job is A+.
                • aweave20's avatar
                  aweave20
                  Presentation: Nice packaging with a heavy-weight resealable sleeve; the discs lay perfectly flat; the splatter colors look awesome spinning round the deck, too.

                  Sound: Low, quiet noise floor; good bass response; minimal inner groove distortion, and faithfully used the original uncleared versions of “Machine Gun Funk”, “Ready to Die” and others.

                  VMP hit a home run with this pressing!
                  • strikefire's avatar
                    strikefire
                    How can I tell the difference between 2017 and 2019 versions?
                    • lotr121's avatar
                      lotr121
                      Pretty good pressing in my opinion, a little quiet and flat at times but overall good. VMP usually does an excellent job, Doggystyle is a little better than this in of sound.

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