The 18th Letter coverUNIVERSAL RECORDS · U2-53113
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the-18th-letter-hj94jb US · 1997
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A1 — D3
  1. A1 The 18th Letter (Always & Forever) 3:00
  2. A2 It's Been A Long Time 3:56
  3. A3 Remember That 4:39
  4. B1 The Saga Begins 4:21
  5. B2 Guess Who's Back 4:09
  6. B3 Stay A While 4:25
  7. C1 New York (Ya' Out There) 4:04
  8. C2 Show Me Love 4:20
  9. C3 The Mystery (Who Is God)? 5:20
  10. D1 When I'm Flowin' 5:06
  11. D2 It's Been A Long Time (Suave House Remix) 3:54
  12. D3 Guess Who's Back (Alternative Mix) 4:10
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On cover and labels rim: "℗© 1997 Universal Records Inc. 1755 Broadway New York, NY 10019. Distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Printed in the USA." "The 18th Letter" contains a sample from "Do Your Right Thing" ([[artist:44125]]) "It's Been A Long Time" contains a sample from "I Know You Got Soul" ([[artist:4033]]) "Remember That" contains samples of "Thoughts Of Old Flames" ([[artist:131969]]) and elements from "Reminisce" ([[artist:4778]]) "The Saga Begin" contains samples of "Eric B. Is President" ([[artist:4033]]) "Guess Who's Back" contains samples of "Bring The Noise" ([[artist:28209]]) and "My Melody" ([[artist:4033]]) (Alt. Mix too) "Stay A While" contains elements from of "Stay A Little Wild Child" ([[artist:12136]]) "New York (Ya' Out There)" contains a sample from "Down And Cut In N.Y.C." ([[artist:12596]]) "Show Me Love" contains a sample from "Understanding" ([[artist:7285080]]) "The Mystery (Who Is God)?" contains samples of "Good Morning Heartache" ([[artist:349615]]) "When I'm Flowin'" contains portion of "A Time For Love" ([[artist:252310]])

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Lacquer Cut ByMichael Sarsfield
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Side A runout etchedU2 53113 A MJS
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Side C runout etchedU2-53113 C
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Phonographic Copyright (p)Universal Records Inc.
Copyright (c)Universal Records Inc.
Distributed ByUniversal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.
Manufactured ByUniversal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.
Produced ForSupermen Productions, Inc
Produced ForWorks Of Mart, Inc.
Produced ForSupermen Entertainment, Inc.
Produced ForSoul Brother Number 1 Productions
Produced ForNickel Plate Productions
Produced ForFat Max Recording
Produced ForLast Platoon Ent.
Recorded AtThe Track Factory, New York
Recorded AtD&D Studios
Recorded AtGiant Recording Studios
Recorded AtCarriage House Studios
Recorded AtGreene St. Recording
Recorded AtThe Hit Factory
Recorded AtUrban House Studios, Inc.
Mixed AtUnique Recording
Mixed AtD&D Studios
Mixed AtSony Music Studios, New York City
Mixed AtQuad Recording Studios
Mixed AtDigital Services
Lacquer Cut AtFrankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
Published ByEMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Published ByThe Eighteenth Letter
Published ByFahi Sha Publishing
Published ByGifted Pearl
Published ByEMI April Music
Published BySongs Of PolyGram International, Inc.
Published ByUnichappell Music
Published ByClark's True Funk Music
Published ByDijon Music Publications
Published ByPolyGram Music
Published ByRough Beat Music
Published ByDakota House Music
Published ByUniversal Records
Published ByJoe Davis Music
Published ByMoney-N-The-Pocket
Published ByDef American Songs, Inc.
Release US · 1997 · Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
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The 18th Letter

Label
Universal Records
Cat #
U2-53113
Country
US
Released
1997
Genre
Hip Hop
Style
Conscious
Format
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Barcode
601215311310
Rights society
ASCAP
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