The Notorious B.I.G.* – Ready To Die
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Ready to Die is the debut studio album by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G.; it was released on September 13, 1994, by Bad Boy Records (5). The label's first release, the album features production by Bad Boy founder Sean "Puffy" Combs, Easy Mo Bee, Chucky Thompson, DJ Premier and Lord Finesse, among others. Recording for the album took place during 1993 to 1994 at The Hit Factory and D&D Studios in New York City. The partly autobiographical album tells the story of B.I.G.'s experiences as a young criminal. Ready to Die is his only studio album released during his lifetime, as he was murdered just days prior to the release of his second album, Life After Death (1997).
On March 24, 2006, Bridgeport Music and Westbound Records won a federal lawsuit against Bad Boy Records for copyright infringement, with a jury deciding that Combs and Bad Boy had illegally used samples for the production of the songs "Ready to Die", "Machine Gun Funk", and "Gimme the Loot". The jury awarded $4.2 million in punitive and direct damages to the two plaintiffs, and federal judge Todd Campbell enacted an immediate sales ban on the album and tracks in question. On appeal, the Sixth Circuit found the damages unconstitutionally high and in violation of due process and remanded the case, at which point Campbell reduced them by $2.8 million; however, the verdict was upheld. All versions of the album released since the lawsuit are without the disputed samples.
On March 24, 2006, Bridgeport Music and Westbound Records won a federal lawsuit against Bad Boy Records for copyright infringement, with a jury deciding that Combs and Bad Boy had illegally used samples for the production of the songs "Ready to Die", "Machine Gun Funk", and "Gimme the Loot". The jury awarded $4.2 million in punitive and direct damages to the two plaintiffs, and federal judge Todd Campbell enacted an immediate sales ban on the album and tracks in question. On appeal, the Sixth Circuit found the damages unconstitutionally high and in violation of due process and remanded the case, at which point Campbell reduced them by $2.8 million; however, the verdict was upheld. All versions of the album released since the lawsuit are without the disputed samples.
Tracklist
Intro | 3:24 |
Things Done Changed | 3:57 |
Gimme The Loot | 5:04 |
Machine Gun Funk | 4:16 |
Warning | 3:40 |
Ready To Die | 4:24 |
One More Chance | 4:43 |
Fuck Me (Interlude) | 1:31 |
The What | 3:57 |
Juicy | 5:03 |
Everyday Struggle | 5:19 |
Me & My Bitch | 4:00 |
Big Poppa | 4:13 |
Respect | 5:22 |
Friend Of Mine | 3:28 |
Unbelievable | 3:43 |
Suicidal Thoughts | 2:54 |
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Civilian3030
February 9, 2021
referencing Ready To Die The Remaster CD And DVD (Edited), 2xCD, Album, RM + DVD-V, B0002853-00
Honestly not sure how to handle this listing. So it appears as though this may have started off as Ready To Die (The Remaster) (Clean) and tell by the photos for the Amazion Clean release. The at some point this was moved to Born Again? There is another listing for this B0002853-00, should this just be merged with the other one and the photo changed or how should this listing be handled?
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ExpatJPN_Music
January 30, 2021
referencing Ready To Die (Instrumentals), 2x12", Unofficial, BIGLP-606
Have a copy in NM condition. Please inquire if interested.
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IvanBGD
January 27, 2021
referencing Ready To Die, 2xLP, Album, RE, ATL285201
My copy is same barcode, but on the back p&c 2004,1994. Manufactured in USA. Printed in Canada.
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wax.max
October 30, 2020
referencing Ready To Die, LP, Album, Unofficial, 78612-73000-1
selling this version of the album! hit me up !
scottwray
September 19, 2020
referencing Ready To Die, 2xLP, Album, Ltd, Num, RE, Whi, R1 285201
Yes. Disc 2 was warped. Guess I wasn't the only one.
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lotr121
July 25, 2020
referencing Ready To Die, LP, Red + LP, Whi + Album, Club, RE, RM, R1-562969
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 terms of sound.
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yk35
July 21, 2020
referencing Ready To Die, LP, Red + LP, Whi + Album, Club, RE, RM, RP, R1-562969
Missed out on this classic unfortunately, if anyone based in Europe is willing to sell this at a normal price (up until about €50) please think of me and PM me.
Not about to pay these insane prices, come on now..
Not about to pay these insane prices, come on now..
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yk35
July 21, 2020
referencing Ready To Die, LP, Red + LP, Whi + Album, Club, RE, RM, R1-562969
Missed out on this classic unfortunately, if anyone based in Europe is willing to sell this at a normal price (up until about €50) please think of me and PM me.
Not about to pay these insane prices, come on now..
Not about to pay these insane prices, come on now..
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Boston-Records
July 12, 2020
edited about 18 hours ago
referencing Ready To Die, 2xLP, Album, RE, RR1 285201
referencing Ready To Die, 2xLP, Album, RE, RR1 285201
This record deserves better than some of the comments here. I compared it to the CD several times and noticed that the vocals and instrumentals sound as balanced as on the CD. A little surface noise is observable but it doesn't click or pop. Although there is no Parental Advisory sticker on the album it won't get any more explicit than this, I will tell you that. Put all that aside, this is a true classic which should be in every hiphop collection. Prices are a little on the high side, the CD might be a better pick if you're not looking for vinyl in particular.
strikefire
February 27, 2021