Erykah BaduMama's Gun

Label:

Universal Music Special Markets – B0032614-01

Series:

Vinyl Me, Please. Essentials – E095

Format:

Vinyl , LP , Scarlet
Vinyl , LP , Gold
All Media , Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Funk / Soul

Style:

Contemporary R&B

Tracklist

A1 Penitentiary Philosophy
Backing VocalsYah Zarah*
BassPino Palladino
Clavinet, Electric Piano [Rhodes], OrganJames Poyser
Co-producerPino Palladino
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Steve Mandel
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineers]Steve Mandel
GuitarJef Le Johnson*
Lyrics ByE. Badu*
ProducerJames Poyser
Recorded ByTom Soares
Written-ByP. Palladino*
A2 Didn't Cha Know
Backing Vocals [Additional Background Vocals]Yah Zarah*
Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer [Minimoog]James Poyser
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Shinobu Mitsuoka
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineers]William Jackson (2)
Lyrics ByE. Badu*
Mixed ByLeslie Brathwaite
ProducerJay Dee
Programmed ByJay Dee
Recorded ByVernon J. Mungo*
Written-ByE. Badu*
A3 My Life
Arranged By [String Arrangement]Larry Gold
Co-producerJay Dee
Drum ProgrammingJay Dee
Drum Programming [Additional Drum Programming]James Poyser
Electric Piano [Rhodes], PianoJames Poyser
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Shinobu Mitsuoka
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineers]Shinobu Mitsuoka
Engineer [ProTools]Eric Steiner*
Lyrics ByE. Badu*
Lyrics By [Additional Lyrics By]R. Bradford*
Mixed ByLeslie Brathwaite
ProducerJames Poyser
Recorded ByTom Soares
ViolaPeter Nocello*
ViolinOlgo Konopelsky*
Written-ByJ. Poyser*
A4 ... & On
Electric Piano [Rhodes]James Poyser
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Jason Dale
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineers]Shinobu Mitsuoka
Engineer [Protools]Eric Steiner*
Lyrics ByE. Badu*
Mixed ByTom Soares
ProducerJah Born
Programmed ByJah Born
Recorded ByTom Soares
Written-ByS. Martin*
B1 Cleva
Backing VocalsE. Badu*
BassPino Palladino
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Shinobu Mitsuoka
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineers]Vincent Alexander
Lyrics ByE. Badu*
Mixed ByLeslie Brathwaite
PercussionLeonard "Doc" Gibbs*
ProducerJames Poyser
Recorded ByTom Soares
Strings [Arp String Ensemble], Electric Piano [Rhodes], PianoJames Poyser
VibraphoneRoy Ayers
Vocals [Additional Vocals]Roy Ayers
Written-ByJ. Poyser*
B2 Hey Sugah
Backing VocalsYah Zarah*
BassBraylon Lacy
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Paul Gregory
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineer]Michael Verdes
FluteD'Wayne Kerr
KeyboardsShaun "Fingers" Martin*
Lyrics By [Lyrics/Ad Libs By]E. Badu*
Mixed ByTom Soares
Recorded ByChris Bell (2)
Written-ByN'Dambi (Ramp Jack)*
B3 Booty
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements]Roy "Honeybun" Hargrove*
BassJay Dee
Co-producerJames Poyser
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Steve Mandel
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineer]Steve Mandel
Lyrics ByE. Badu*
PercussionLeonard "Doc" Gibbs*
ProducerE. Badu*
Recorded ByRussell Elevado
Strings [Arp String Ensemble], Electric Piano [Rhodes], ClavinetJames Poyser
TromboneFrank "Roots" Lacy*
Written-ByE. Badu*
B4 Kiss Me On My Neck (Hesi)
Backing VocalsE. Badu*
BassJay Dee
Co-producerJay Dee
Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer [Minimoog]James Poyser
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Steve Mandel
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineer]Steve Mandel
FluteD'Wayne Kerr
GuitarRussell Elevado
Lyrics ByE. Badu*
PercussionLeonard "Doc" Gibbs*
ProducerE. Badu*
Recorded ByVernon J. Mungo*
Written-ByJ. Yancey*
B5 A.D. 2000
Acoustic GuitarE. Badu*
Acoustic Guitar [Additional Acoustic Guitar]Jef Le Johnson*
BassPino Palladino
Co-producerPino Palladino
Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer [Minimoog]James Poyser
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Shinobu Mitsuoka
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Shinobu Mitsuoka
Lyrics ByThe Wright Girls
Mixed ByTom Soares
ProducerE. Badu*
Recorded ByVernon Mungo
Vocals [Additional Vocals]Betty Wright
Written-ByE. Wright*
C1 Orange Moon
Backing VocalsYah Zarah*
BassBraylon Lacy
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Vincent Alexander
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineer]Vincent Alexander
FluteD'Wayne Kerr
KeyboardsShaun "Fingers" Martin*
Lyrics ByE. Badu*
Mixed ByLeslie Brathwaite
ProducerE. Badu*
Recorded ByVernon J. Mungo*
Written-ByS. Martin*
C2 In Love With You
Bass, Acoustic GuitarDready (2)
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Shinobu Mitsuoka
FeaturingStephen Marley
Harmony Vocals [Additional Vocal Harmonies]Yah Zarah*
Lyrics ByS. Marley*
Mixed ByTom Soares
ProducerStephen Marley
Recorded ByErrol Brown (2)
Written-ByS. Marley*
C3 Bag Lady
Backing VocalsYah Zarah*
BassBraylon Lacy
Drum Machine [MPC2000]E. Badu*
Electric Piano [Rhodes]Geno "Junebugg" Young*
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Steve Mandel
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineer]Michael Verdes
FluteD'Wayne Kerr
KeyboardsShaun Martin
Lyrics ByE. Badu*
ProducerE. Badu*
Recorded ByChris Bell (2)
Written-ByS. Martin*
D1 Time's A Wastin'
Arranged By [String Arrangement]Larry Gold
BassBraylon Lacy
CelloLarry Gold
Co-producerShaun Martin
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Vincent Alexander
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineer]Vincent Alexander
KeyboardsShaun "Fingers" Martin*
Lyrics ByE. Badu*
Mixed ByLeslie Brathwaite
ProducerE. Badu*
Recorded ByMark "Exit" Goodchild
ViolaPeter Nocello*
ViolinOlgo Konopelsky*
Written-ByS. Martin*
D2 Green Eyes
Acoustic BassCarlos Henderson
Electric PianoPino Palladino
Electric Piano [Rhodes], PianoJames Poyser
Engineer [Assistant Mix Engineer]Steve Mandel
Engineer [Assistant Recording Engineer]Jon Adler*
FluteD'Wayne Kerr
Lyrics By, Arranged ByE. Badu*
ProducerVikter Duplaix
Recorded ByTom Soares
SaxophoneJacques Schwarzbart*
TrumpetRoy Hargrove
Written-ByV. Duplaix*

Companies, etc.

  • Exclusive RetailerVinyl Me, Please
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗UMG Recordings, Inc.
  • Copyright ©UMG Recordings, Inc.
  • Distributed ByUniversal Music Enterprises
  • Recorded AtElectric Lady Studios
  • Recorded AtDARP Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Studio
  • Recorded AtPalmyra Studios
  • Recorded AtDallas Sound Lab
  • Recorded AtThe Hit Factory
  • Recorded AtStankonia Recording
  • Recorded AtMarley Museum
  • Mixed AtElectric Lady Studios
  • Mixed AtThe Hit Factory
  • Mixed AtRight Track Recording
  • Mixed AtStankonia Recording
  • Published ByDeJohnette Music Co.
  • Mastered AtSterling Sound
  • Lacquer Cut AtAlchemy Mastering
  • Pressed ByGZ Media – 212712E

Credits

  • Arranged By [All Horn Arrangements]Roy Hargrove
  • Art DirectionMickey Whitfield
  • Coordinator [A&R Project Coordinator]Kierstan "TNT" Tucker
  • Coordinator [Additional A&R Coordinator]Lyonel Rosemond (Kay-K)*
  • DesignSimone/Whitfield
  • Executive-ProducerKedar Massenburg
  • Lacquer Cut ByBazza*
  • Management [Appletree Cafe Inc. Representatives]Ward White IV, Esq.*
  • Mastered ByTom Coyne
  • Other [Personal Assistant]Charlene Sheppard-Duncan
  • Photography By [Additional Photography]Sam Bowie
  • Photography By [Cover Art Photography]Robert Maxwell (2)
  • Photography By [Print]Robert Maxwell (2)
  • Producer [Associate Producer]James Poyser
  • Product ManagerKelly Thompson
  • Vocals [All Vocals, Unless Otherwise Noted]E. Badu*

Notes

Sticker:
• Badu's Seminal Sophomore Studio LP, Featuring "Didn't Cha Know" and "Bag Lady"
• Lacquers Cut by Barry Grint at Alchemy Mastering, London
• Pressed on Exclusive 2LP Gold + Scarlet Vinyl; Includes Exclusive Art Print

Packaged in a gatefold, foil embossed sleeve.
Comes with an obi strip.

Signed edition:
Via Eryka Badu's Website 'Badu World Market' signed editions of this VmP edition were sold. Eryka signed the front of the sleeve with here name incl. 2020. In addition also the VmP exclusive Art Print has been signed with her name and again 2020.

A Motown Records release; ℗2000 ©2020 UMG Recordings, Inc. Manufactured by Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 2220 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 - U.S.A.

A1 - recorded at: electric lady studios, nyc
mixed at: electric lady studios, nyc

A2 - Recorded at: Electric Lady Studios, NYC
Mixed at: Electric Lady Studios, NYC

A3 - recorded at: electric lady studios, nyc, darp studios, atlanta, ga and the studio, philadelphia, pa
mixed at: electric lady studios, nyc

A4 - recorded at: dallas sound lab, irving, tx, palmyra studios, palmer, tx, the hit factory, nyc and electric lady studios, nyc
mixed at: the hit factory, nyc

B1 - recorded at: electric lady studios, nyc and stankonia studios, atlanta, ga
mixed at: electric lady studios, nyc

B2 - recorded at: dallas sound lab, irving, tx
mixed at: right track studios, nyc

B3 - recorded at: palmyra studios, palmer, tx
mixed at: electric lady studios, nyc

B4 - DeJohnette Music Co. (BMI)
Recorded at: Electric Lady Studios, NYC and DARP Studios, Atlanta GA
Mixed at: Electric Lady Studios, NYC

B5 - recorded at: electric lady studios, nyc and darp studios, atlanta, ga
mixed at: electric lady studios, nyc

C1 - recorded at: electric lady studios, nyc, darp studios, atlanta, ga; stankonia studios, atlanta, ga
mixed at: stankonia studios, atlanta, ga

C2 - recorded at: marley museum, kingston jamaica
mixed at: electric lady studios, nyc

C3 - recorded at: palmyra studios, palmer, tx
mixed at: electric lady studios, nyc
this compilation includes an interpolation of "xxplosive" performed by dr. dre, written by a. young, b. bailey, c. longmiles, r. brown, n. hale used courtesy of wb music corp./ain't nuthin' goin' on but f****n music (ascap)/loot on loose leaves/big yacht publishing (ascap)/sony music publishing/phat cat music(ascap)/antraphil music/sharon hill music (bmi)/nate dogg music (bmi)
this compilation contains elements of "bumpy's lament" written by i. hayes istered used courtesy of irving music, inc. (bmi), used by permission

D1 - recorded at: darp studios, atlanta, ga and the studio, philadelphia, pa
mixed at: stankonia studios, atlanta, ga

D2 - recorded at: electric lady studios
mixed at: electric lady studios, nyc

Mastered [...] at sterling sound, nyc

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A etched, GZ identifier stamped): B0032614-01 A1 BAZZA ALCHEMY 212712E1/A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B etched, GZ identifier stamped): B0032614-01-B1 212712E2/A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C etched, GZ identifier stamped): B0032614-01 C1 212712E3/A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D etched, GZ identifier stamped): B0032614-01-D1 212712E4/A
  • Rights Society: BMI

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Mama's Gun (CD, Album) Motown 153 259-2 Europe 2000
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Mama's Gun (2×LP, Album, Red Transparent) Motown 012 153 259-1 US 2000
Mama's Gun (CD, Album, UML Pressing) Motown 012 153 259-2 US 2000
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Mama's Gun (CD, Album) Motown 012 153 259-2 Canada 2000
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Mama's Gun (CD, Album) Motown 013 938-2 Europe 2000

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Reviews

  • subtle70's avatar
    subtle70
    Just grabbed a mint sealed copy of this and have to agree with everyone else, sounds fabulous, beautifully packaged and absolutely no pressing issues with my copy, all plays perfectly. Right up there with the best sounding records in my collection.
    • ShakeyJK's avatar
      ShakeyJK
      If anyone ever has the signed version from her store and is willing to part with it shoot me a message
      • LJOO's avatar
        LJOO
        WMP did a great job on this press, super clean, sounds great and Erykah Badu's mojito recipe is a nice touch.
        • DiegoHasDiscogs's avatar
          DiegoHasDiscogs
          Can't find any comment boring where the skills happen???? My foot is flawless. I'm really happy VMP still has this available even for non !!
          • Stretsch's avatar
            Stretsch
            Fantastic sound wow! But has anybody also some distortion in the voice on the end of bag lady?
            • GaboWabo's avatar
              GaboWabo
              I cleaned the records and it plays flawlessly. The sound is excellent - good mastering. Nothing negative to say about this record.
              • jackbrack's avatar
                jackbrack
                Absolutely fantastic record and vinyl. Love it so much and the quality is great
                • goldtoothpoet's avatar
                  goldtoothpoet
                  The mastering is amazing but like other stated it skips a lot….. same spots after buying multiple copies. It’s a shame the pressing wasn’t done well😞
                  • Gov47's avatar
                    Gov47
                    One of the best sounding albums in my collection. Period.
                    • jwinf005's avatar
                      jwinf005
                      Great packaging. Great sound stage. Purchased 3 other album from vmp and they were flawless but this one here, the one I was most looking forward to sadly has some popping and skipping esp on side two. So disappointing.

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