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Lord Finesse

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11 records

Lord Finesse "Funky Technician" LP
id=30

Side A

Side B

  1. Lord finesse's theme song intro
  2. Baby, you nasty (new version)
  3. Funky technician
  4. Back to back rhyming [Feat. AG]
  5. Here I come
  6. Slave to my soundwave
  7. I keep the crowd listening

  1. Bad mouth
  2. Keep it flowing [Feat. AG]
  3. A lesson to be tought
  4. Just a little something
  5. Strictly for the ladies
  6. Track the movement

Last Modified: Apr 18, 2004

Label: Wild Pitch Records
Release Year: 1990

Catalog Number: WPL 2003
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 26, 2004

This is one of my all-time favorite albums!! Produced by DJ Premier, Diamond D, Showbiz and Mike Smooth. What a line up!! NOTE! The artists name and album title is written in gold colored letters on the front cover, the back cover has the following address written on the lower right corner: "231 West 29 Street, NY, NY 10001", and the artist name and album title is written straight above the center hole on the label.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Funky Technician" LP
id=466

Side A

Side B

  1. Lord finesse's theme song intro
  2. Baby, you nasty (new version)
  3. Funky technician
  4. Back to back rhyming [Feat. AG]
  5. Here I come
  6. Slave to my soundwave
  7. I keep the crowd listening

  1. Bad mouth
  2. Keep it flowing [Feat. AG]
  3. A lesson to be tought
  4. Just a little something
  5. Strictly for the ladies
  6. Track the movement

Last Modified: May 01, 2005

Label: Bellaphon Records
Release Year: 1990

Catalog Number: 260-07-155
Made in: Germany

Added into database: May 01, 2005

German pressing, of this classic LP! Note how this pressing has red text on the cover.

Run-out groove has:
"260.07.155 A/B-1" + there's a "SST" signature, on both sides respectively.

ORIGINAL German PRESSING

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Lord Finesse "Return Of The Funkyman" LP
id=32

Side A

Side B

  1. Lord finesse intro
  2. Return of the funky man
  3. I like my girls with a boom
  4. Yes you may (Feat. AG, Percy P)
  5. Hey look at shorty
  6. Prais the loord

  1. Isn't he something
  2. Fat for the 90's
  3. Stop sweating the next man
  4. Funky on the fast tip
  5. That's how smooth I am
  6. Party over here

Last Modified: Mar 26, 2004

Label: Giant Records
Release Year: 1992

Catalog Number: PRO-A-5202
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 26, 2004

Second album by the Funky Man. Produced by Diamond D, Showbiz, Lord Finesse and Alladin. The vinyl version was never officially released in the US, it was only available on this promo-only pressing. The CD version have 4 tracks NOT available on the vinyl version: "Sava that shit", "Show 'em how we do things". "Fuck 'Em" and "Kicking flavor with my man". There's also a bonus track only available on the Cassette version: "Hands In The Air, Mouth Shut", which not that many people knows about. NOTE! The "SRC" logo is etched on the run-out groove, on both sides.

ORIGINAL promo-only US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "The Awakening" 2LP
id=33

Side A

Side B

  1. *Da sermon
  2. *Time to bounce [Feat. Doo wop of da bonce squad]
  3. True and livin'
  4. *O lord [Feat. OC]
  5. Brainstorm / P.S.K. [Feat. KRS-ONE and O.C.] - No gimmicks remix
  6. *Taking it lyte [Feat. MC lyte]
  7. Gameplan
  8. Actual facts [Feat. Grand puba, Large professor and Sadat X]

  1. *Words from da ak [Feat. Akinyele]
  2. Flip da style
  3. *Showtime [Feat. Showbiz]
  4. Speak ya peace [Feat. Marquee, Diamond D and A.G.]
  5. Food for thought
  6. *Da kid himself [Feat. Kid capri]
  7. Hip 2 da game
  8. No gimmicks [Feat. KRS-ONE]

Side C

Side D

  1. *Time to bounce - instrumental
  2. True and living - instrumental
  3. *O' lord - instrumental
  4. Brainstorm /P.S.K. - No gimmicks remix - instrumental
  5. *Taking it lyte - instrumental
  6. Gameplan - instrumental

  1. Flip da style - instrumental
  2. *Showtime - instrumental
  3. Speak ya peace - instrumental
  4. Food for thought - instrumental
  5. *Da kid himself - instrumental
  6. Hip 2 da game - instrumental
  7. No gimmicks - instrumental

Last Modified: Mar 26, 2004

Label: Penalty Recordings
Release Year: 1996

Catalog Number: PREP3035 / PREP3039
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 26, 2004

* Indicates Interlude! The "Actual facts" track is not listed on the back cover, but it is on the vinyl! It says © -1995 on the vocal vinyl, while the instrumental vinyl says © -1996 ?!? I bought it the same day I saw it for the first time in my local record store, which was in March, 1996.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "From The Crates To The Files" 2LP
id=34

Side A

Side B

  1. Intro
  2. Return of the funky man
  3. Isn't he something
  4. *Isn't he something - Extra P session
  5. Fat for the 90's [Feat. AG]

  1. **Show'em how we do things [Feat. Shelrumble & Harry-O]
  2. That's how smooth I am
  3. Stop sweating the next man
  4. **Set it off troop

Side C

Side D

  1. Yes you may [Feat. Percy P and AG]
  2. *You know what I'm about [Feat. Big L] - original version
  3. You know what I'm about - soundtrack version
  4. **Kickin' flavor with my man [Feat. Percy P]

  1. *Check me out baby pah [Feat. Page the handgranade]
  2. Shorties kaught in the system
  3. Shorties kaught in the system [Funk remix]
  4. *Peace to the brothers

Last Modified: Mar 26, 2004

Label: White Label
Release Year: 1996

Catalog Number: LP 718
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 26, 2004

* Previously Unavailable! ** Previously Unavailable On Vinyl! There's a few exclusives on this album. My favorite is "Isn't he something - Extra P session". According to an interview by the www.spinemagazine.com not even Lord Finesse knows where some of these tracks comes from! Nice stuff, well worth finding!

ORIGINAL US WHITE LABEL PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Funky Technician" LP
id=31

Side A

Side B

  1. Lord finesse's theme song intro
  2. Baby, you nasty (new version)
  3. Funky technician
  4. Back to back rhyming [Feat. AG]
  5. Here I come
  6. Slave to my soundwave
  7. I keep the crowd listening

  1. Bad mouth
  2. Keep it flowing [Feat. AG]
  3. A lesson to be tought
  4. Just a little something
  5. Strictly for the ladies
  6. Track the movement

Last Modified: Apr 18, 2004

Label: Wild Pitch Records
Release Year: 1998

Catalog Number: WPL 2003
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 26, 2004

This is the reissue from 1998! NOTE! The artists name and album title is written in white letters on the front cover, the back cover has the following address written on the lower right corner: "PO BOX 3482, GRAND CENTRAL STATION, NY, NY 10163", the artist name is written to the left of the center hole on the label and the album title is written below the center hole on the label.

1998 US REISSUE!

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Lord Finesse "Instrumentals - Linited Edition" LP
id=807

Side A

Side B

  1. Intro
  2. Papa Was Too
  3. Ultra Magnetic
  4. Master Ya High
  5. ?
  6. Let's Get It On
  7. School Daze

  1. Add On
  2. Enchanted
  3. Let 'em Know
  4. All Black
  5. Soundtrack Theme
  6. Makes The World Go Round
  7. Baby, Baby

Last Modified: Oct 21, 2009

Label: D.I.T.C.
Release Year: 2006

Catalog Number: SPED-777
Made in: USA

Added into database: Oct 21, 2009

Instrumental tracks by Lord Finesse, pressed up exclusivly by soundtable in japan. 1000 copies made.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "SPED-777-A"
Side B: "SPED-777-B"

Original US pressing

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Lord Finesse "Funky dope maneuver" EP
id=801

Side A

Side B

  1. Funky dope maneuver
  2. No stoppin
  3. bust a move

  1. Sexual healin'
  2. Bust a lil - nautilus version
  3. Back to back - demo version
  4. Let the music play - freestyle

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: Vinyl Addicts
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: VA001
Made in: EU

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

What a piece of hip hop history right here!! These are the demo tracks Lord Finesse used, to get his first record deal. A must have release for any true Lord Finesse fan. Pressed in 200 copies. First 50 copies are signed by Lord Finesse himself.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "VA001-A We Don't Talk It We Represent It"
Side B: "VA001-B Bronx-Bonn-Delft"

Original EU pressing

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Lord Finesse "Rare selections EP Vol. 3" EP
id=804

Side A

Side B

  1. Keep the crowd listening - DJ Premier remix
  2. Stop sweating the next man - unreleased remix
  3. Vinyl athletes [Feat. A.G. & MURO] - original version
  4. Muro freestyle

  1. I can't understand it [w/ Big L] - original demo version
  2. Isn't he something - unreleased remix
  3. From me 2 u [w/ Brains] - Funkyman version
  4. Just one of those days [w/ 40 oz.] - original vetrsion
  5. Outro verse - Awakenings interlude

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: Underboss Records / No Sleep Recordings
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: UBR-114
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

This is volume 3 out of three "Rare Selections" EP's by Lord Finesse. This EP was released by Lord Finesse's own label Underdog Records, teamed up with New York City based label, No Sleep Recordings. 300 copies made. This is an essential record for any Lord Finesse / Big L / D.I.T.C. fan.

Lord Finesse comments on each track:

Lord Finesse - "Keep The Crowd Listening - DJ Premier Remix" (Produced by DJ Premier - 2005)
This DJ Premier remix was originally done for "The Funky Technician Remix" Project, but due to popular demand because it was leaked early out on the internet (not on vinyl or bootleg), we figured we would make it officially available on vinyl only on this Collector's Edition

Lord Finesse - "Stop Sweating The Next Man - Unreleased Remix" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1992)
This remix was done for the 3rd commercial single from the Giant / Warner Brothers release "The Return Of The Funkyman". This was supposed to be the next single after the "Party Over Here / Yes You May Remix" 12". A 3rd single was never released from that LP, so this has stayed unreleased until now.

Lord Finesse - "Vinyl Athletes - Unreleased Original Version" Featuring A.G. & MURO (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1999)
Due to sample clearance problems this version never saw the light of day. This was the original version and the other version that was released, is actually a 2nd version produced instead due the above sample clearance problems. Originally this appeared on my "Rare & Unreleased" Pt.1 CD, but due to a lot of people asking, here it is on vinyl finally.

Lord Finesse - "MURO Freestyle" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1998)
This was a freestyle done for the MURO / Lord Finesse "King Of Diggin" mixtape that we now made available for vinyl collectors.

Big L - "I Can't Understand It - Demo Version" (Produced by Showbiz - 1991)
This is another one of his rare demos that were done previous to him signing to Sony Records. This demo was produced by Showbiz.

Lord Finesse - "Isn't He Something - Unreleased Remix" (Produced by Showbiz - 1991)
This was a jazzy remix that was done by Showbiz during the making of "The Return Of The Funkyman", but at the end of the day this remix was never used and archived until now.

Brains - "From Me 2 U - funkyman version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1994)
This is an unreleased song for an artist called Brains that was produced by me. It was archived until now.

40 oz. - "Just One Of Those Days - Original Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1993)
This version of "Just One Of Those Days" is the original version that was produced by me. Due to the fact that Mic Geronimo commercially used the Deniece Williams "Free" sample first, the song was eventually remixed. Both versions were eventually archived until this year.

Lord Finesse - "Outro - Awakening interlude" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1995)
This outro was originally done for "The Awakening" LP. But was later used in a verse for the song "Soul Plan" featuring Roy Ayers.

All songs are mastered by the legendary Tony Dawsey at Masterdisk Studios, NYC.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "UBR-114-A"
Side B: "UBR-114-B"

Original US pressing

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Lord Finesse "Rare collections EP Vol.2" EP
id=733

Side A

Side B

  1. Fat for the 90's [Feat. A.G.] - demo mix
  2. Untitled [w/ Grand Puba ]
  3. Show 'em how we do things [Feat. Shel-Rumble & Harry-O] - first session

  1. Principal of the new school [w/ Big L] - demo version
  2. Awakenings interlude [Feat. Marquee]
  3. Awakenings interlude - instrumental
  4. Soul street [w/ Caron Wheeler] - Funkyman remix

Last Modified: Jan 06, 2009

Label: Soundtable / No Sleep Recordings
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: TSN-003
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jan 06, 2009

This is volume 2 out of three "Rare Selections" EP's by Lord Finesse. This EP was released by the Japanese record store Sound Table, teamed up with Los Angeles based label, Tres Records and New York City based label, No Sleep Recordings. 300 copies made, 150 of them were available via mail order, the rest were sold in the store. This is an essential record for any Lord Finesse / Big L fan.

Lord Finesse comments on each track:

Lord Finesse Feat. A.G. - "Fat For The 90's - Demo Mix" (Produced by Diamond D. - 1991)
This is another unreleased alternate take of "Fat For The 90's" featuring A.G. , This was produced by Diamond D, but this version never made the cut for the commercial release of "The Return Of The Funkyman".

Grand Puba - "Untitled" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1994)
This was a studio session done during the mid 90's. It was supposed to be used for the Grand Puba 's Elektra "2000" LP, but this song was never officially named.

Lord Finesse Feat. Shel-Rumble and Harry O - "Show 'Em How We Do Things - first Session" (Produced by Aladdin and S.L.J. - 1991)
This is an alternate studio take done during the making of "The Return Of The Funkyman", it includes alternate lyrics.

Big L - "Principal Of The New School" (Produced by Showbiz. - 1992)
This is a Big L demo that was dug out of the archives. This demo was actually done before "Devil's Son", but was never used for the Sony commercial release of "The Lifestyles of The Poor & Dangerous".

Lord Finesse Feat. Marquee - "Awakenings Interlude" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1995)
This is an unreleased interlude done during the making of the Lord Finesse "The Awakening" featuring a female artist by the name of Marquee.

Lord Finesse Feat. Marquee - "Awakenings Interlude - INSTRUMENTAL" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1995)
An instrumental of the above mentioned track.

Caron Wheeler - "Soul Street - Funkyman Remix" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1992)
This is one of my first remixes done as a member of the production staff of Bad Boy Entertainment. This particular version of this Caron Wheeler remix is extremely rare. This was my mix-down version. Even if you happen to find the commercial release (on tape cassette only), it wouldn't have this mix.

All songs are mastered by the legendary Tony Dawsey at Masterdisk Studios, NYC.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "TSN-003-A S-65884"
Side B: "TSN-003-B S-65884"

Original US pressing

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Lord Finesse "Rare collections EP Vol.1" EP
id=803

Side A

Side B

  1. Unexpected flava [w/ Big L]
  2. Praise the lord - Diamond D's mix
  3. I like my girls with a boom - original version

  1. Come on [w/ Notorious BIG] - demo version
  2. Hey look at shorty - original version
  3. Fat for the 90's - alternate beat

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: Soundtable / No Sleep Recordings
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: TSN-002
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

This is volume 1 out of three "Rare Selections" EP's by Lord Finesse. This EP was released by the Japanese record store Sound Table, teamed up with Los Angeles based label, Tres Records and New York City based label, No Sleep Recordings. 300 copies made, 150 of them were available via mail order, the rest were sold in the store. This is an essential record for any Lord Finesse / Big L / Notorious B.I.G. fan.

Lord Finesse comments on each track:

Big L - "Unexpected Flavor" (Produced by Large Professor. Co-produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
This beat for "Unexpected Flavor" was originally a remix for "Isn't He Something" off the Lord Finesse release "The Return Of The Funkyman" Remixed by Large Professor, but Warner Brothers opted not to use it. So while doing "Lifestylez ov da poor & dangerous", Big L decided to use the track for his album, but the song never made the cut for the album".

Lord Finesse - "Praise The Lord - Diamond D's Mix" (Produced by Diamond D - 1991)
This was the original version for the release "The Return Of The Funkyman", but due to sample clearance issues the song was to be redone for the commercial release. The scratches were done by 1990 NMS Champion Steve D".

Lord Finesse - "I Like My Girls with A Boom - Original Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
"This is just an alternate version of the commercial release that includes scratches from the Humpty Dance song that couldn't get cleared for the commercial release. The scratches were also done by Steve D".

Notorious BIG - "Come On - Demo Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1993)
This is an original alternate Studio take of "Come On" originally done for the Notorious BIG "Ready To Die" LP featuring a different production arrangement and slightly different lyrics by Sadat X. This song would eventually be changed numerous times before its commercial release".

Lord Finesse - "Hey Look At Shorty - Original Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
This is the original version done for "The Return Of The Funkyman", but it would be later changed to a different version used for the commercial release".

Lord Finesse - "Fat For The 90's - Alternate Beat" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
This song was actually done about 4 - 5 different times, but this particular version just didn't fit the feel of the album and was redone a few more times before a version was chosen for the commercial release".

All songs are mastered by the legendary Tony Dawsey at Masterdisk Studios, NYC.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "TSN-002-A S-65492"
Side B: "TSN-002-B S-65493"

Original US pressing

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Lord Finesse

Artist Discography

Singles

14 records

Lord Finesse "Baby, You Nasty" 12"
id=35

Side A

Side B

  1. Baby, you nasty - vocal
  2. Baby, you nasty - instrumental

  1. Track the movement - vocal
  2. Track the movement - instrumental

Last Modified: Nov 12, 2004

Label: Wild Pitch Records
Release Year: 1989

Catalog Number: WP 1015
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 26, 2004

Both sides produced by DJ Premier! The signature "DCHARLES" is etched on the run-out groove! This version of "Baby, you nasty" is different from the album version!

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Strictly For The Ladies" 12"
id=37

Side A

Side B

  1. Strictly for the ladies - radio remix
  2. Strictly for the ladies - full version
  3. Strictly for the ladies - instrumental

  1. Back to back rhyming [Feat. AG] - vocal
  2. Back to back rhyming - instrumental

Last Modified: Apr 18, 2004

Label: Wild Pitch Records
Release Year: 1990

Catalog Number: WP 1019
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

A-side produced by DJ Premier and b-side produced by Showbiz! The "Strictly for the ladies - radio remix" is the same version as the LP version, except it's shorter. The signature "DCHARLES" is etched on the run-out groove!

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Baby, You're Nasty" 12"
id=36

Side A

Side B

  1. Baby, you're nasty - new version

  1. Keep it flowing - LP version
  2. A lesson to to be taught - LP version

Last Modified: Nov 12, 2004

Label: Bellaphon Records
Release Year: 1990

Catalog Number: 120-07-376
Made in: West-Germany

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

You can't find these tracks on LOUD 12" sound quality other than on this 12"! That's what's makes this worth owning, even though it's a 45 RPM press. Two tracks produced by DJ Premier and 1 track produced by Diamond D! What more can you ask for? ... Instrumentals maybe...

ORIGINAL german PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Party Over Here" 12"
id=39

Side A

Side B

  1. Party over here - remix version
  2. Party over here - album version
  3. Party over here - remix instrumental
  4. Save that shit - clean version

  1. Party over here - clean album version
  2. Yes you may [Feat. Big L] - Funk Flow mix
  3. Yes you may - Funk Flow mix instrumental

Last Modified: Mar 27, 2004

Label: Giant Records
Release Year: 1991

Catalog Number: 40406
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

The "Yes you may - Funk Flow mix " is incredible! You NEED it! It also features one of Big L's first appearances on wax! Even though I find the hook to "Party Over Here" kind of annoying, the remix is very nice, with much better beats than the original (still an annoying hook)! The "SRC" logo is etched on the run-out groove, on both sides.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Return Of The Funky Man" 12"
id=38

Side A

Side B

  1. Return of the funky man - clean version
  2. Return of the funky man - album version
  3. Return of the funky man - instrumental

  1. Fuck 'em - album version
  2. Fuck 'em - instrumental
  3. Return of the funky man - clean remix

Last Modified: Mar 27, 2004

Label: Giant Records
Release Year: 1991

Catalog Number: 40277
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

A-side produced by Showbiz and b-side produced by Diamond D! Additional scratches by DJ Premier! The "Return of the funky man - clean remix" is very nice and different from the album version! The "SRC" logo is etched on the run-out groove, on both sides.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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AMG / Lord Finesse "Don't be a 304/You know what I'm about" 12"
id=44

Side A

Side B

  1. AMG "Don't be a 304 - album version"
  2. AMG "Don't be a 304 - instrumental"

  1. You know what I'm about - clean version

Last Modified: Dec 05, 2004

Label: Sire Records
Release Year: 1992

Catalog Number: PRO-A-6026
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

Promo-only 12" from the "Trespass" soundtrack. Parts of the lyrics to "You know what I'm about" has been re-written to be suitable for radio play. Excellent track! Well worth finding! The "SRC" logo is etched on the run-out groove (on both sides).

ORIGINAL US promo-only PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Shorties Kaught In The System" 12"
id=46

Side A

Side B

  1. Chocolate city - LP version
  2. Chocolate city - instrumental
  3. Chocolate city - acapella version w/snaps

  1. Shorties Kaught in the system - LP version
  2. Shorties Kaught in the system - radio edit censored
  3. Shorties Kaught in the system - instrumental
  4. Shorties Kaught in the system - acapella version

Last Modified: Dec 05, 2004

Label: Mad Sounds Recordings
Release Year: 1994

Catalog Number: 37463-4863
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

Split 12", the Lord Finesse track is excellent, while the other track is not to be bothered about. Track list on label (Lord Finesse side) is misprinted, they mixed-up the clean and dirty version. Actual track list above. The "SRC" logo is etched on the run-out groove (on both sides).

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Hip 2 Da Game" 12"
id=40

Side A

Side B

  1. Hip 2 da game - LP version
  2. Hip 2 da game - remix
  3. Hip 2 da game - instrumental

  1. Brainstorm / P.S.K. [Feat. KRS-ONE and O.C.] - No gimmicks remix clean
  2. Brainstorm / P.S.K - No gimmicks remix instrumental
  3. Hip 2 da game - remix instrumental

Last Modified: Mar 27, 2004

Label: Penalty Recordings
Release Year: 1995

Catalog Number: PRV-0157
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

Tracklists on b-side label and back cover are misprinted. Actual track list is the one above. The 1st pressing were pulled off from the shelves and later re-released with proper tracklist, but without the picture cover (at least that's what I've been told)."Hip 2 da game - remix" is by Buckwild! The "SRC" logo is etched on the run-out groove.

ORIGINAL US 1st PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Hip 2 Da Game" 12"
id=41

Side A

Side B

  1. Hip 2 da game - clean
  2. Hip 2 da game - clean remix
  3. Hip 2 da game - instrumental

  1. No gimmicks [Feat. KRS-ONE] - vocal
  2. No gimmicks [Feat. KRS-ONE & O.C.] - Brainstorm clean remix
  3. No gimmicks - Brainstorm remix instrumental

Last Modified: Mar 27, 2004

Label: Penalty Recordings
Release Year: 1995

Catalog Number: PRPRO 0160
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

It's nice to have a LOUD pressing of the original version of "No gimmicks", which did not appear on the commercial 12" release. Unfortunately the 12" version is one verse shorter than the album version. The run-out grooves has the "SRC" stamp on both sides.

ORIGINAL promo-only US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Actual Facts" 12"
id=42

Side A

Side B

  1. Gameplan [Feat. Marquee] - LP version
  2. Soul plan [Feat. Roy Ayers] - vocal
  3. Soul plan [Feat. Roy Ayers] - instrumental
  4. Soul plan [Feat. Roy Ayers] - accapella

  1. Actual facts [Feat. Sadat X, Large professor & Grand puba] - LP version
  2. Actual facts [Feat. Sadat X, Large professor & Grand puba] - instrumental
  3. Uderworld operations [Feat. Marquee] - vocal
  4. Uderworld operations [Feat. Marquee] - instrumental

Last Modified: Mar 27, 2004

Label: Penalty Recordings
Release Year: 1996

Catalog Number: PENV 0172
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

"Soul plan" and "Uderworld operations" are unreleased tracks prior this release. The "SRC" logo is etched on the run-out groove (on both sides).

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Check The Method" 12"
id=43

Side A

Side B

  1. Check the method - vocal
  2. Check the method - instrumental

  1. Do your thing [Feat. Diamond D] - vocal
  2. Do your thing - instrumental

Last Modified: Mar 27, 2004

Label: White Label
Release Year: 1996

Catalog Number: 0456
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

White label only release! I assume "Plus 1" means Diamond D, but for some reason they wrote it on the wrong side. This is the first pressing, I've seen later pressings (reissues) with different colors on the label (black label).

US WHITE LABEL PRESSING!

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O.C. / Lord Finesse "Showtime / Down For The Underground" 12"
id=48

Side A

Side B

  1. Showtime [Feat. O.C.] - vocal
  2. Showtime - instrumental

  1. Down for the underground [Feat. Lord Finesse] - vocal
  2. Down for the underground - instrumental

Last Modified: Dec 05, 2004

Label: Next Level Recordings
Release Year: 2001

Catalog Number: NLAD-043
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

Japanese-only release! Pure niceness!! A-side produced by Showbiz and b-side produced by Buckwild. Get it where you can!!

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Lord Finesse "Real talk / Something in the way" 12"
id=841

Side A

Side B

  1. Real talk [Feat. Grand Puba] - main version
  2. Real talk [Feat. Grand Puba] - instrumental version

  1. Something in the way [Feat. Thelma Gyton] - main version
  2. Something in the way [Feat. Thelma Gyton] - instrumental

Last Modified: Jul 16, 2011

Label: Handcuts Records
Release Year: 2006

Catalog Number: BAD-050
Made in: US

Added into database: Jul 16, 2011

Japanese only release. Cool a-side, with Grand Puba. B-side is some RnB crap.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "BAD-050-A S-61251" AND "F/W GSV" signature.
Side B: "BAD-050-B S-61252" AND "F/W GSV" signature.

Original pressing

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Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth "Here I come / Keep the crowd listening" 12"
id=808

Side A

Side B

  1. Here I come - Large Professor remix main
  2. Here I come - Large Professor remix instrumental
  3. Here I come - accapella

  1. Keep the crowd listening - DJ Premier remix main
  2. Keep the crowd listening - DJ Premier remix instrumental
  3. Keep the crowd listening - accapella

Last Modified: Apr 09, 2011

Label: Underboss Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: UBR-115
Made in: USA

Added into database: Apr 10, 2011

Previously unreleased remixes of these classic Lord Finesse tracks! I guess the remixes were done in the 00's.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "URB-115-A"
Side B: "URB-115-B"

Original US pressing.

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Lord Finesse

Artist Discography

Appearances

23 records

Showbiz & A.G. "Soul Clap / Party Groove" EP
id=517

Side A

Side B

  1. Soul clap - vocal
  2. Soul clap - instrumental
  3. A giant in the mental - vocal
  4. A giant in the mental - instrumental

  1. Party groove
  2. Diggin' in the crates [Feat. Diamond D & Lord Finesse]
  3. It's up to you [Feat. Lord Finesse ]

Last Modified: Jun 25, 2005

Label: ShowBiz Records
Release Year: 1992

Catalog Number: SB-456
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jun 25, 2005

CLASSIC ORIGINAL INDEPENDENT PRESSING! This is like a holy grail for any D.I.T.C. fan/collector out there. This was only sold from the trunk of their car, during the early 90s. They later on signed a deal with PayDay/London Records and re-released this EP, but with a slightly different tracklist and with a Picture Cover. The super nice "It's up to you" track was never available on the PayDay version!

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "SB 456 A" and the "CSB" signature (followed by two musical notes).
Side B: "SB 456 B"
Both sides also have the "F/W" signature.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING

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Diamond D & The Psychotic Neurotics "What U heard / You can't front" 12"
id=676

Side A

Side B

  1. What U heard - radio edit

  1. You can't front (shit is real) [Feat. Sadat X and Lord Finesse] - dirty vocal

Last Modified: Jul 05, 2008

Label: Mercury / Chemistry Records
Release Year: 1993

Catalog Number: PRO 1049
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 05, 2008

Promo-only 12".

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "PRO-1049-1AS" + "CSB"/"HuB TV" signatures.
Side B: "PRO-1049-1BS".

Original US promo-only pressing

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Diamond D & The Psychotic Neurotics "I'm outtta here / You can't front" 12"
id=671

Side A

Side B

  1. I'm outta here - remix
  2. I'm outta here - radio
  3. I'm outta here - remix instrumental

  1. You can't front [Feat. Lord Finesse & Sadat X] - vocal dirty
  2. You can't front - instrumental
  3. I'm outta here - original LP track

Last Modified: Jul 05, 2008

Label: Mercury / Chemistry Records
Release Year: 1993

Catalog Number: PRO 1042
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 05, 2008

Promo-only release from the 1st Diamond D album, with an exclusive "I'm outta here - remix instrumantal" version on it.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "PRO-1042-1 A" + "CSB"/"HuB TV" signatures.
Side B: "PRO-1042-1 B" + "CSB"/"HuB TV" signatures.

Original US promo-only pressing

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Diamond D & The Psychotic Neurotics "Fuck what you heard / You can't front / I'm outta here" 12"
id=661

Side A

Side B

  1. What you heard - radio edit
  2. Fuck What you heard - original LP version
  3. I'm outta here (my name is john doe) - remix

  1. You can't front (shit is real) [Feat. Sadat X & Lord finesse] - vocal
  2. You can't front (shit is real) - instrumental
  3. I'm outta here (my name is john doe) - remix radio edit

Last Modified: May 11, 2008

Label: Mercury / Chemistry Records
Release Year: 1993

Catalog Number: 862 447
Made in: USA

Added into database: May 11, 2008

Third and best 12" from the "Stunts, blunts & Hip Hop" album. The real treat is the non-album track "You can't front" featuring Sadat X & Lord Finesse!

On a side note:
The "I'm outta here" track is slightly remixed compared with the album version, but for some reason it is not mentioned anywhere... I don't know why.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "422-862-447-1AS", also "HUB TV" and "CSB" signatures. Side B: "422-862-447 1BS", also "HUB TV" and "CSB" signatures.

Original US pressing.

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Trends Of Culture "Trendz...." LP
id=486

Side A

Side B

  1. Fuck what ya heard [Feat. Indigo]
  2. Let tha big boyz play
  3. Old habits?
  4. Who got my back?
  5. Hassle on the iron horse

  1. Off & On
  2. Grotch ripper / Mad speaker
  3. Mad flavor mad style
  4. Valley of the sinz
  5. Top ten interlude
  6. Valley of the skinz - bonus mix

Last Modified: Oct 25, 2007

Label: Mad Sounds Recordings
Release Year: 1993

Catalog Number: 16261-9000
Made in: USA

Added into database: May 22, 2005

This was commercially only available on CD. Luckily Mad Sounds mad a few promos on vinyl as well. Includes some nice productions by Lord Finesse. Don't sleep!

Run-out groove has:
"16261 9000-1-A/B 1-1" + a weird looking signature and the "SRC" stamp, on both sides respectively.

Original US promo-only pressing

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Trends Of Culture "Valley of the skinz" 12"
id=489

Side A

Side B

  1. Valley of the skinz - album version
  2. Valley of the skinz - album version instrumental
  3. Valley of the skinz - bonus mix

  1. Valley of the skinz - Jes Wes remix
  2. Valley of the skinz - Jes Wes instrumental
  3. Valley of the skinz - bonus mix instrumental

Last Modified: May 22, 2005

Label: Mad Sounds Recordings
Release Year: 1993

Catalog Number: 16261-4836
Made in: USA

Added into database: May 22, 2005

Remixes of the "Valley of the skinz" track. One by Jesse West and one by Lord Finesse (the bonus mix). The bonus mix can also be found on the LP.

Run-out groove has:
"16261 4836 1A/B" + the "SRC" and "KP" signatures, on both sides respectively.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING

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Trends Of Culture "Off & On" 12"
id=490

Side A

Side B

  1. Off & On - album mix
  2. Off & On [Feat. Lord Finesse] - feestylin mix

  1. Off & On - M.O.L. mix
  2. Off & On - album instrumental

Last Modified: May 22, 2005

Label: Mad Sounds Recordings
Release Year: 1993

Catalog Number: 16261-4833
Made in: USA

Added into database: May 22, 2005

This is probably their most famous track. The M.O.L. mix is not as god as the LP version IMO. However, the real treat on this 12" is the Freestylin' Mix, where Lord Finesse drops a nice verse! The beat is similar to the LP version, but with an added extra Lord Finesse touch.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "162-614-833-1-A-SP" + this (crossed out) "37463 48331-1ARE1"
Side B: "162-614-833-1-B SP" + this (crossed out) "37463 4833-B"
Both sides also has the "SRC" signature.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING

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Shorty Long "Shorty'z doin / My peoplez" 12"
id=444

Side A

Side B

  1. Shorty'z doin - radio
  2. Shorty'z doin - street
  3. Shorty'z doin - instrumental

  1. My peoplez - radio
  2. My peoplez - street
  3. My peoplez - instrumental

Last Modified: Apr 11, 2005

Label: Long Shorr Records
Release Year: 1994

Catalog Number: SLNG-4291
Made in: USA

Added into database: Apr 11, 2005

A-side is produced by Lord Finesse, with his typical dope productions style with basslines, horns and hi-hats. NICE!

Run-out groove has:
"SLNG-4291-A/B" on each side respectively.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING

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O.C. "Word . . . life" LP
id=699

Side A

Side B

  1. Creative control
  2. Word life
  3. O-zone
  4. Born to live
  5. Time's up
  6. Point of viewz

  1. Constables
  2. Ga head
  3. No main topic
  4. Let it slide
  5. Ma dukes
  6. Story
  7. Outtro (sabotage)

Last Modified: Aug 11, 2008

Label: Wild Pitch / EMI Records
Release Year: 1994

Catalog Number: E1-30928
Made in: USA

Added into database: Aug 01, 2008

Classic first album by O.C., with productions by Buckwild, Organized Konfusion, Lord Finesse and D.J. Ogee.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "E1-30928-A1-DMM 1-1 HFM '94"
Side B: "E1-30928-B2-DMM HFM '94"

Original US pressing

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Various Artists "Wild Pitch Classics" 2LP
id=481

Side A

Side B

  1. Words I manifest [w/ Gang Starr]
  2. No tricks [w/Latee]
  3. Dig it [w/ The Coup]
  4. Looking at the front door [w/ Main Source]

  1. Time's up [w/ O.C.]
  2. Blue cheese [w/ UMC's]
  3. Live a the barbeque [w/ Main Source]
  4. Funky Technician [w/ Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth]

Side C

Side D

  1. How my man went down in the game [w/ Main Source with Large Professor]
  2. Court is now in session [w/ Chill Rob G]
  3. Raise it up [w/ Ultramagnetic MC's]
  4. Hush hush tip [w/ N-Tyce]

  1. Fakin the funk [w/ Main Source]
  2. This cut's got flavor [w/ Latee]
  3. The rhymthologist [w/ Jamose]
  4. One to grow on [w/ UMC's]

Last Modified: May 10, 2005

Label: Wild Pitch / EMI Records
Release Year: 1994

Catalog Number: E1-29744
Made in: USA

Added into database: May 10, 2005

Wild Pitch compilation with the first ever appearance of the unreleased Main Source track "How my man went down in the game". This record is probably the only place where a nice LOUD pressing of Lord Finesse's "Funky Technician" track can be found. Plus, you also get most of the classic Wild Pitch releases.

Run-out groove has:
"E1-29744-A/B/C/D-DMM SP1-1" on each side respectively.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING

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ill Biskits "God bless your life / 22 years" 12"
id=453

Side A

Side B

  1. God bless your life - radio edit
  2. God bless your life - instrumental

  1. 22 years - radio edit
  2. 22 years - instrumental
  3. Beyond understanding - street vibe
  4. Beyond understanding - instrumental

Last Modified: Apr 18, 2005

Label: Khari Entertainment
Release Year: 1994

Catalog Number: CKW111
Made in: USA

Added into database: Apr 18, 2005

Nice independent first released by the ill biskit, who later got signed to Atlantic Records. B-side produced by Lord Finesse.

Run-out groove has:
"CKW-111-A/B" on both sides respectively.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING

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Various Artists "State Of Emergency - sampler" EP
id=45

Side A

Side B

  1. Pharcyde "My soul" radio edit censored
  2. Pharcyde "My soul" LP edit
  3. Lord Finesse "Shorties kaught in the system" remix - censored
  4. Lord Finesse "Shorties kaught in the system" remix
  5. Lord Finesse "Shorties kaught in the system" acapella

  1. Nadirah shakoor [Feat. Aerle taree & Ambriet Attiq] "winds of karma"
  2. Nadirah shakoor [Feat. Aerle taree & Ambriet Attiq] "winds of karma" instrumental
  3. Smooth 7 "For da love of the ghetto" LP version
  4. Smooth 7 "For da love of the ghetto" instrumental
  5. Pharcyde "My soul" instrumental

Last Modified: May 22, 2005

Label: Mad Sounds Recordings
Release Year: 1994

Catalog Number: 37463-1264
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

Promo-only release, with the "Shorties kaught in the system - remix"! The Pharcyde track is different from the 1995 Pharcyde LP version (Labcabincalifornia). Well worth finding this little piece! The "SRC" logo is etched on the run-out groove (on both sides).

ORIGINAL US promo-only PRESSING!

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Big L "Lifestylez ov da poor & dangerous" LP
id=797

Side A

Side B

  1. Put it on
  2. MVP
  3. No endz, no skinz
  4. 8 iz enough [Feat. Buddah Bless, Herb McGruff, Killa Cam, Mike Boogie, Terra, Trooper J, Twan]
  5. All black
  6. Danger zone

  1. Street struck
  2. Da graveyard [Feat. Grand Daddy I.U., Jay-Z, Lord Finesse, Microphone Nut, Party Arty]
  3. Lifestylez ov da poor & dangerous
  4. I don't understand it
  5. Fed up wit the bullshit
  6. Let em have it "L"

Last Modified: Jul 23, 2009

Label: Columbia Records
Release Year: 1995

Catalog Number: 53795
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 23, 2009

Classic first Big L album, with productions by Lord Finesse, Buckwild, Showbiz and Craig Boogie.

Note that both the Parental sticker and the other sticker on the front cover, are not authentic stickers. It's part of the cover.

This is the 1st press (or at least a very early pressing), which has a missprinted b-side label. According to the b-side label, the 4th track is called: "Timez iz hard". That track is not on the actual vinyl and did never have an official release (as far as I know). I bought this particular copy March 29th, 1995.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "ALCK-53795-2 1-1" and a "HFM cg" signature.
Side B: "BL-53795-2"

Original US 1st pressing

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Shorty Long "You know it's good baby / Let's get at it ..." 12"
id=443

Side A

Side B

  1. You know it's good baby - vocal clean
  2. You know it's good baby - vocal dirty
  3. You know it's good baby - instrumental

  1. Let's get at it... [Feat. Timbalan, Da La, Moet, C-Terror, Joe-Sex and Fanatic] - vocal dirty
  2. Let's get at it... - instrumental

Last Modified: Jul 28, 2008

Label: Long Shorr Records
Release Year: 1996

Catalog Number: SLNG 4292
Made in: USA

Added into database: Apr 11, 2005

I'm not sure when this was released, but I guess it was around 1995-96. Produced by Mike Smooth (from Lord Finesse fame).

Run-out groove has:
"SLNG-4292-A/B" on each side respectively.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING

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Showbiz & A.G. "Soul Clap / Party Groove" EP
id=516

Side A

Side B

  1. Soul clap - vocal
  2. Soul clap - instrumental
  3. A giant in the mental - vocal
  4. A giant in the mental - instrumental

  1. Party groove
  2. Diggin' in the crates [Feat. Diamond D & Lord Finesse]
  3. It's up to you [Feat. Lord Finesse ]

Last Modified: Jun 25, 2005

Label: ShowBiz Records
Release Year: 1997

Catalog Number: SB-456
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jun 25, 2005

I bought this copy brand new in 1997. This is the first reissue release. It has later on been re-releases several times.

NOTE how the circle/dip around the centerhole is much smaller compared with the OG 1992 press!

Run-out groove has:
"SB-456-A/B" on each side respectively.

US Reissue

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Diamond D "Diamond Jewelz" EP
id=677

Side A

Side B

  1. Best kept secret
  2. Sally got a one track mind
  3. Freestyle (Yo that's that shit)

  1. You can't front (shit is real) [Feat. Sadat X & Lord Finesse]
  2. Check one, two

Last Modified: Jul 05, 2008

Label: Mercury Records
Release Year: 1997

Catalog Number: MELP 147
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 05, 2008

Promo-only EP with tracks from the 1st album, to build up the hype around the 2nd album, which was just about to drop.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "MELP-147-A" + "HFM '97-06"/"HuB TV" signatures.
Side B: "MELP-147-B" + a "HuB TV" signature.

Original US promo-only pressing

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Diamond D & The Psychotic Neurotics "5 fingas of death / All luv" 12"
id=669

Side A

Side B

  1. 5 fingas of death [Feat. Fat joe, Big L, Lord finesse, AG] - LP version dirty

  1. All luv [Feat. Fat joe, Lord finesse, Big L, AG] - vocal dirty

Last Modified: Jul 05, 2008

Label: Bootleg US
Release Year: 1997

Catalog Number: LTX-479
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 05, 2008

Two great D.I.T.C. tracks on this bootleg. The a-side is from the "Hatred, passions and infidelity" album, while the b-side is from a Japanes-only 12" release.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "LTX-479-A"
Side B: "LTX-479-B"

US Bootleg

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Various Artists "Tru Criminal Records" EP
id=439

Side A

Side B

  1. Don't trust anyone [w/ Street Smartz] - dirty
  2. Sub sidewalkers [w/ God Sunz] - clean
  3. One thing or another [w/ Ak Skills] - clean

  1. Verbal murder [w/ God Sunz & Street Smartz] - dirty
  2. Metal thangz - REMIX clean [w/ Street Smartz, O.C. & Pharoahe Monch]
  3. Don't trust anyone [w/ Street Smartz] - clean

Last Modified: Dec 15, 2006

Label: Tru Criminal Records
Release Year: 1997

Catalog Number: CRIM005
Made in: USA

Added into database: Apr 11, 2005

Very nice and very slept on EP from 1997. With lots of nice productions by Lord Finesse and Buckwild. Also features OC and Pharoahe Monch (from Organized Konfusion).

NOTE!
According to the cover, this record should be on "white plastic". However, I have yet never seen any copies of this on white vinyl. Has anyone ever seen the white vinyl pressing? Does it exists?

Run-out groove has:
"CRIM-005 A/B" + a weird looking signature, on each side respectively.

ORIGINAL US PRESSING

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O.C. "Jewelz" 2LP
id=703

Side A

Side B

  1. Intro
  2. My world
  3. War games [Feat. Organized konfusion]
  4. Can't go wrong

  1. The chosen one
  2. Dangerous [Feat. Big L]
  3. Win the G [Feat. Bumpy knuckles]

Side C

Side D

  1. Far from yours [Feat. Yvette michele]
  2. Stronjay
  3. M.U.G. [Feat. Freddie foxxx]
  4. The crow

  1. You and yours
  2. Hypocrite
  3. It's only right
  4. Jewelz

Last Modified: Aug 11, 2008

Label: Payday Records / FFRR
Release Year: 1997

Catalog Number: 524399
Made in: USA

Added into database: Aug 11, 2008

Second album by O.C., with productions by DJ Premier, OGee, Buckwild, Da Beatminerz, Show & Lord Finesse. Just not as good as his first album (IMO).

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "314-524-399-1 A" and "HuB TV", "F/W RCE" signatures.
Side B: "314-524-399-1 B" and "HuB TV" signature.
Side C: "314-524-399-1 C" and "HuB TV", "F/W RCE" signatures.
Side D: "314-524-399-1 D" and "HuB TV" signature.

Original US pressing

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Diamond D "Hatred, passions and infidelity" 2LP
id=662

Side A

Side B

  1. Flowin - Feat. John dough
  2. MC iz my ambition [Feat. Don barron]
  3. No wundah (the projects)

  1. The hiatus
  2. J.D's revenge [Feat. Gina thompson and John dough]
  3. Painz & strife [Feat. Pete rock and Phife]
  4. Can't keep my grands to myself [Feat. Mark-Lo and Paradise]

Side C

Side D

  1. 5 fingas of death [Feat. Fat joe, Big L, Lord finesse and AG]
  2. This one
  3. Never [Feat. Sadat X and K. terroribul]
  4. Cream n sunshines [Feat. Veronica]

  1. Gather round
  2. K.T. [Feat. K. terroribul] - interlude
  3. On stage [Feat. K. terroribul and John dough]
  4. Epilogue

Last Modified: May 12, 2008

Label: Mercury Records
Release Year: 1997

Catalog Number: 314 534 900
Made in: USA

Added into database: May 12, 2008

The expectations on Diamond D's 2nd album was extremely high and when it finally dropped, it wasn't as good as everyone had hopped for. It was a disappointment. Mainly cos of too much RnB influences and too many cameo appearances, if you ask me. But I guess that had to do with pressure from the record company. Well, not all tracks are crap, there are a few good ones. Especially the "Gather round" track, which is as good as any of the best tracks from the 1st album. "Epilogue" is another favorite.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "314-534-901-1-A"
Side B: "314-534-901-1-B"
Side B: "314-534-902-1-A"
Side B: "314-534-902-1-B"

Original US pressing.

Author: alex(AT)labelscans(DOT)com


D.I.T.C. "All Love - Showbiz REMIX" 12"
id=47

Side A

Side B

  1. All love [Feat. Fat Joe, Lord Finesse, Big L and A.G.] - original
  2. All love [Feat. Fat Joe, Lord Finesse, Big L and A.G.] - ShowBiz remix

  1. All love - ShowBiz remix instrumental
  2. I flip styles [Feat. Grand Puba, Sadat X and Diamond D] - vocal clean

Last Modified: Mar 27, 2004

Label: Next Level Recordings
Release Year: 1998

Catalog Number: NLAD-020
Made in: USA

Added into database: Mar 27, 2004

Japanese-only release! very DOPE! Get it if you get the chance!! A-side remix by Showbiz. B-side is only available on this 12" (except for bootlegs) and is produced by Diamond D! D.I.T.C. at its best!

ORIGINAL US PRESSING!

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Notorious B.I.G. "Come on mother fucker" 12"
id=646

Side A

Side B

  1. Come on [Feat. Sadat X] - original version

  1. Come on - instrumental
  2. Come on [Feat. Sadat X] - acapella

Last Modified: Aug 10, 2008

Label: Soundtable
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: STE-003
Made in: USA

Added into database: Apr 17, 2008

Unreleased Notorious B.I.G. track (recorded sometimes around when his first LP was made). An alternative version ended up on the "Born again" album (produced by Clark Kent). But this is the version you want, produced by Lord Finesse (!) and really nice! However, it would have been a lot nicer if it was a solo track by BIG, cos Sadat X doesn't come as good as BIG on this one. But still, well worth to trackdown! If you ever wonder where Lord Finesse sampled the chorus to "No gimmicks/Brainstorm" (remember: "Release the brainstorm...something kinda lyrical"), then this is it. This record was only available from www.soundtable.co.jp in Japan. Limited to 300 copies.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "STE-003-A S-59232"
Side B: "STE-003-B S-59233"

Original US pressing.

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Shorty Long "The south boogie EP" EP
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Side A

Side B

  1. Purple rain
  2. Ain't nothin' new under the sun [Feat. Harry-O & John Doe]
  3. Say my name

  1. Be alright
  2. What's criminal?
  3. South boogie
  4. Crime and corruption [Feat. Moet, West & Firehead]

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: One Leg Up Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: OLU-004
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

Limited EP by Shorty Long with productions by heavyweights such as: Showbiz, Buckwild, DJ Mike Smooth and Ahmad. 200 copies made.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "OLU-004-A"
Side B: "OLU-004-B"

Original US pressing

Author: alex(AT)labelscans(DOT)com