Nas - Illmatic (LP, Album, Ltd, RE, RP, Cle) Mint (M) / Mint (M)

Summary: Vinyl, LP1, Illmatic, Nas, 2021, Europe, Limited Edition

Media Condition:  Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
Country:    Europe  
Released:  12 Mar 2021
Genre:       Hip Hop
Style:         Conscious, Jazzy Hip-Hop, Boom Bap

Comments:
New, Sealed.
 

Notes:

Includes printed inner sleeve and download card.
Part of the Clear Classics range, new for 2020/2021.

Rear sleeve:
© 1994 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. [...
At the back of the sleeve, below the Columbia logo you can read ''1994 Sony Music Entertaiment Inc./Columbia is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainmen Inc./Distrubtion Somy Music Made in the EU'
Above barcode you can see 'Col 19439843111'

Rear sleeve & labels:
Made in the EU.

Labels:
Original sound recording made by Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
℗ 1994 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

Inner sleeve:
A2 - Produced by DJ Premier for Works Of Mart Productions. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording, NYC. Contains sample from "Mind Rain" as performed and written by J. Chambers.
A3 - Recorded and mixed at Unique Sound Studios and Chung King Studios, NYC. Contains sample from "Yearning For Your Love" as performed by The Gap Band and written by R. Wilson and O. Scott used courtesy of Polygram Special Products, Inc.
A4 - Produced by Pete Rock for Mecca And The Soul Brother Productions, Inc. Recorded and mixed at Battery Studios, NYC. "It's Yours" performed by T La Rock, courtesy of Warlock Records.
A5 - Produced by The Large Professor for Paul Sea Productions, Inc.. Recorded and mixed at Chung King Studios, NYC. Contains samples from "Dead End," "Soul Travelin" and "School Boy Crush".
B1 - Produced by DJ Premier for Works Of Mart Productions. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording, NYC. Contains sample from "We're In Love" as performed by Reuben Wilson and written by R. Wilson and P. Barsella.
B2 - Produced by Q-Tip for A Tribe Called Quest, Inc.. Recorded and mixed at Battery Studios, NYC. Contains sample from "Smilin Billy Suite Pt. II" as performed by The Heath Brothers and written by J. Heath.
B3 - Produced by The Large Professor for Paul Sea Productions, Inc.. Recorded and mixed at Chung King Studios, NYC. Contains sample from "Walter L" as written by G. Burton.
B4 - Produced by DJ Premier for Works Of Mart Productions. Recorded and mixed at D&D Recording, NYC.
B5 - Produced by The Large Professor for Paul Sea Productions, Inc.. Initial tracking at PowerPlay Studios, Long Island City, NY. Recorded and mixed at Chung King Studios, NYC. Contains samples from "Human Nature" as performed by Michael Jackson and written by J. Bettis and J. Pocaro; and "N.T." as performed by Kool & The Gang and written by G. Redd, Sr., G. Redd, Jr., R. Handy, C. Horne, R. Bell, R. Bell, R. Mickens, D. Thomas, G. Brown and C. Smith.

Publishers:
A2 - Gifted Pearl / III Will Music, Inc. / Skematics Music (ASCAP)
A3 - III Will Music, Inc. / Skematics Music / Minder Music (USA) (ASCAP) / Taking Care Of Business Music / Total Experience Music Publishing Co. (BMI)
A4 - Hit'N'Hold Music (ASCAP) III Will Music, Inc. / Skematics Music / Pete Rock Publishing (ASCAP)
A5 - Large Professor Music Ltd. / EMI April Music Inc. / III Will Music, Inc. / Skematics Music / Minder Music (USA) (ASCAP)
B1 - EMI Unart Catalog Inc. / III Will Music, Inc. / Skematics Music / Gifted Pearl (ASCAP)
B2 - III Will Music, Inc. / Skematics Music (ASCAP) / MJQ Music, Inc. (BMI)
B3 - Large Professor Music Ltd. / EMI April Music Inc. / III Will Music, Inc. / Skematics Music (ASCAP)
B4 - III Will Music, Inc. / Skematics Music / DJ Premier Publishing / Gifted Pearl (ASCAP)
B5 - Large Professor Music Ltd. / EMI April Music Inc. / III Will Music, Inc. / Skematics Music (ASCAP)

. 40 Side North
A1. The Genesis 1:45
A2. N.Y. State Of Mind 4:53
A3. Life's A Bitch 3:29
A4. The World Is Yours 4:50
A5. Halftime 4:20
. 41st Side South
B1. Memory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park) 4:07
B2. One Love 5:24
B3. One Time 4 Your Mind 3:18
B4. Represent 4:13
B5. It Ain't Hard To Tell 3:22

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 1 94398 43111 6
Barcode 194398431116
Label Code LC 0162
Rights Society SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
Rights Society BIEM
Matrix / Runout BH76238 - 01 A1
Matrix / Runout BH76238 - 01 B1
Matrix / Runout BH76238-01 A1 5+V
Matrix / Runout BH76238-01 B1 5-X
Matrix / Runout BH76238-01 A1 2+T
Matrix / Runout BH76238-01 B1 2+I

Copyright (c) Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Recorded At D&D Studios
Recorded At Unique Recording
Recorded At Chung King Studios
Recorded At Battery Studios, New York
Mixed At D&D Studios
Mixed At Unique Recording
Mixed At Chung King Studios
Mixed At Battery Studios, New York
Pressed By Optimal Media GmbH
Published By Gifted Pearl
Published By III Will Music Inc.
Published By Skematics Music
Published By Minder Music (USA)
Published By Taking Care Of Business Music
Published By Total Experience Music Publishing Co.
Published By Hit'n'Hold Music
Published By Pete Rock Publishing
Published By Large Professor Music Ltd.
Published By EMI April Music Inc.
Published By EMI Unart Catalog Inc.
Published By MJQ Music, Inc.
Published By DJ Premier Publishing
Distributed By Sony Music

Data provided by Discogs

19439843111

Illmatic' is the crown jewel of the mid-90s classics that still define the genre. Unlike Biggies 'Ready to Die' or Jay-Zs 'Reasonable Doubt', which were released in its wake, 'Illmatic' was the game-changer that forever transformed the landscape of East Coast hip-hop. Not only did it establish Nas as the Best Rapper Alive for 1994 it raised the stakes for hip-hop production, lyrical technique, content, and overall artistic ambition.
Every song on this album matters. From Premiers masterful 'N.Y State Of Mind' to the AZ assisted 'Life's A Bitch' and Pete Rocks piano laced 'The World Is Yours'. 'Illmatic' starts out with powerful trio of songs that easily could solidify this album as classic if it stopped right there. Other tracks such as 'Memory Lane' and 'One Love' show Nas focusing on his neighbourhood and local legends that really moulded him into the person he was which made them all just as important to us. Large Professor delivers the albums first single 'It Ain't Hard To Tell' while Premier delivers the albums certified street anthem 'Represent'.
Serious to a fault, and lyrically dense to an extent that has possibly never been matched, the 20-year old Nas stood on the shoulders of his predecessors and made them proud with this one. Time is truly 'Illmatic'.