Jay-Z - The Blueprint² The Gift & The Curse (4xLP, Album) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
Country:    US  
Released:  2002
Genre:       Hip Hop
Style:         Gangsta

Comments:
Some dust and some hairlines on the records. Records could use some cleaning! INCL. INSERT.
 

Notes:

4LP Set, released in gatefold cover with insert and sticker on the shrink wrap.

Tracks H1 to H3 are marked as bonus tracks.

Tracks A1, A2, B1, C1, C2, D3, E1, E3, E4, F1, F2, F3, G1, G3, H1, H2 ,H3 recorded at Baseline Studios, NYC.
Track A3 recorded at Baseline Studios, NYC and at Record One and Encore Studios, LA, CA.
Tracks B2, D1 recorded at Baseline Studios, NYC and Master Sound Studios, VA.
Tracks B3, G2 recorded at Baseline Studios and Manhattan Center, NYC.
Track D2 recorded at Manhattan Center, NYC.
Track E2 recorded at The Boiler Room and at Baseline Studios, NYC.
Track G4 recorded at Baseline Studios, NYC and at Sony Music Studios, NYC.

Tracks A1, C1, E1, E3, H1 mixed at Right Track Studios, NYC.
Tracks A2, F2, H3 mixed at Quad Studios, NYC.
Track A3 mixed at Encore Studios, LA, CA.
Track B1 mixed at Battery Studios and Quad Studios, NYC.
Tracks B2, D1, G1, G4 mixed at Sony Music Studios, NYC.
Tracks B3, D2, G2 mixed at Manhattan Center, NYC.
Track C2 mixed at Stankonia Recording, Atlanta, GA.
Tracks D3, E3, E4, F1, F3, G3, H2 mixed at Sound On Sound, NYC.
Track E2 mixed at Roxie Studios, NYC.

Track A1 "A Dream" embodies partions of "Juicy",
written by C. Wallace, S. Combs, J.C. Olivier and J. Mtume, performed by Notorious B.I.G.
Track A2 "Hovi Baby" contains a sample of "Diggin' On You",
written by K. Edmonds, performed by TLC.
Track B1 "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" contains an interpolation of "If I Was Your Girlfriend",
written and performed by Prince.
Track B1 "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" contains a sample of "Me And My Girlfriend",
written by D. Harper, R. Rouse, T. Shakur and T. Wrice, performed by Makaveli.
Track C1 "All Around The World" contains an interpolation of "Sadie",
written by B. Hawes, J. Jefferson and C. Simmons.
Track C1 "All Around The World" embodies portions of "Theme From The Black Hole",
written by George Clinton, Jr., W. Collins, J. Theracon and Jim Vitti, performed by Parliament.
Track C1 "All Around The World" contains a sample of "Children Get Together",
written by E. Hawkins, performed by The Edwin Hawkins Singers.
Track C2 "Poppin' Tags" contains an interpolation of "After All",
written by W. Robinson, performed by The Marvelettes.
Track D1 "Fuck All Nite" contains an interpolation of "U Don't Have To Call",
written by C. Hugo, P. Williams, performed by Usher.
Track D3 "I Did It My Way" contains an interpolation from "My Way",
P. Anka, C. François, J. Revaud and G. Thibaut, performed by Paul Anka.
Track E2 "Guns & Roses" embodies partions of "Arco Arena",
written by J. McCrea, performed by Cake.
Track E3 "U Don't Know (Remix)" contains a sample of "I'm Not to Blame",
written by B. Byrd, performed by Bobby Byrd.
Track F1 "Some How Some Way" embodies partions of "Castles Of Sand",
written by M. McGloiry, performed by Jermaine Jackson.
Track F2 "Some People Hate" contains an interpolation from "A Word Called Love",
written by Brenda Russell and Brian Russell, performed by Brenda Russell.
Track F3 "Blueprint2" embodies partions of "The Ecstasy of Gold",
written and performed by Ennio Morricone.
Track G3 "As One" embodies partions of "Fantasy",
written by V. White, M. White and E. Del Barrio, performed by Earth, Wind & Fire.
Track G2 "Bitches & Sisters" embodies partions of "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby",
written by I. Hayes and D. Porter, performed by Kim Weston.
Track G2 "Bitches & Sisters" embodies partions of "A Bitch Iz A Bitch", performed by N.W.A.

Faith Evans appears courtesy of Bad Boy Records.
Notorious B.I.G. appears courtesy of The Estate of Christopher G.L. Wallace and Bad Boy Entertainment Inc.
Dr. Dre appears courtesy of Aftermath Records / Interscope.
Rakim appears courtesy of Aftermath Records.
Truth Hurts appears courtesy of Aftermath Records.
Sean Paul appears courtesy of V.P. Records.
Big Boi appears courtesy of Arista Records.
Killer Mike appears courtesy of Columbia Records.
Twista  appears courtesy of Atlantic Records.
Raje Shwari appears courtesy of Pettaway Music.
Lenny Kravitz appears courtesy of Virgin Records.
Beanie Sigel appears courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Scarface appears courtesy of Def Jam South.
Young Chris appears courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Freeway appears courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Memphis Bleek appears courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Peedi Crakk appears courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Sparks appears courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Young Gunz appears courtesy of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Rell appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group.

. The Gift:
A1. A Dream
A2. Hovi Baby
A3. The Watcher 2
B1. '03 Bonnie & Clyde
B2. Excuse Me Miss
B3. What They Gonna Do
C1. All Around The World
C2. Poppin' Tags
D1. Fuck All Nite
D2. The Bounce
D3. I Did It My Way
. The Curse:
E1. Diamonds Is Forever
E2. Guns & Roses
E3. U Don't Know (Remix)
E4. Meet The Parents
F1. Some How Some Way
F2. Some People Hate
F3. Blueprint²
G1. Nigga Please
G2. 2 Many Hoes
G3. As One
G4. A Ballad For The Fallen Soldier
H1. Show You How
H2. Bitches & Sisters
H3. What They Gonna Do Part II

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 044006338118
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Distributed By Universal Music & Video Distribution, Corp.
Marketed By Roc-A-Fella Records
Marketed By Island Def Jam Music Group
Manufactured By Island Def Jam Music Group
Phonographic Copyright (p) Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
Copyright (c) Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
Recorded At Baseline Studios
Recorded At Encore Studios
Recorded At Record One, Los Angeles
Recorded At Mastersound Studio, Virginia Beach
Recorded At Manhattan Center
Recorded At The Boiler Room
Recorded At Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mixed At Right Track Recording
Mixed At Quad Recording Studios
Mixed At Encore Studios
Mixed At Battery Studios, New York
Mixed At Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mixed At Manhattan Center
Mixed At Stankonia Recording
Mixed At Sound On Sound, New York
Mixed At Roxie Studios
Mastered At Masterdisk