Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

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Label:	Roc-A-Fella Records – 602527578910
Format:	CD , Album
Country:	Europe
Released:	Nov 22, 2010
Genre:	Hip Hop
Style:	Contemporary R&B

Tracklist

1	Dark Fantasy Backing Vocals – Nicki Minaj Cello – Mike Dean Keyboards – Jeff Bhasker Mixed By – Mike Dean Mixed By [Assisted By] – Phil Joly Performer [In High Places] – Mike Oldfield Piano – Mike Dean Producer – The RZA* Producer [Additional] – Mike Dean Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Vocals [Additional] – Teyana Taylor Written-By – R. Diggs* Written-By [In High Places] – Mike Oldfield Backing Vocals – Nicki Minaj Cello – Mike Dean Keyboards – Jeff Bhasker Mixed By – Mike Dean Mixed By [Assisted By] – Phil Joly Performer [In High Places] – Mike Oldfield Piano – Mike Dean Producer – The RZA* Producer [Additional] – Mike Dean Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Vocals [Additional] – Teyana Taylor Written-By – R. Diggs* Written-By [In High Places] – Mike Oldfield	4:40
2	Gorgeous Backing Vocals – Tony Williams (3) Cello – Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney* Featuring – Raekwon Guitar [Solo] – Mike Dean Guitar, Bass, Organ – Ken Lewis Keyboards, Drum Programming – Brent Kolatalo Mixed By – Anthony Kilhoffer Mixed By [Assisted By] – Phil Joly Producer – No ID* Recorded By – Phil Joly Written-By – S. Mescudi* Written-By [You Showed Me], Performer [You Showed Me] – Roger McGuinn Backing Vocals – Tony Williams (3) Cello – Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney* Featuring – Raekwon Guitar [Solo] – Mike Dean Guitar, Bass, Organ – Ken Lewis Keyboards, Drum Programming – Brent Kolatalo Mixed By – Anthony Kilhoffer Mixed By [Assisted By] – Phil Joly Producer – No ID* Recorded By – Phil Joly Written-By – S. Mescudi* Written-By [You Showed Me], Performer [You Showed Me] – Roger McGuinn	5:57
3	Power Cello – Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney* Composed By [21st Century Schizoid Man] – Fripp* Engineer – Ken Lewis Engineer [Assistant Mix] – Erik Madrid Guitar, Bass – Mike Dean Handclaps – Wilson Christopher Keyboards – Mike Dean Mixed By – Manny Marroquin Performer [21st Century Schizoid Man] – King Crimson Performer [It's Your Thing] – Cold Grits Producer – S1* Producer [Additional] – Mike Dean Recorded By – Mike Dean Vocals [Additional] – Dwele Vocals [Chant] – Ken Lewis Written-By – R. Fripp* Written-By [Afromerica] – Jean-Pierre Lang Cello – Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney* Composed By [21st Century Schizoid Man] – Fripp* Engineer – Ken Lewis Engineer [Assistant Mix] – Erik Madrid Guitar, Bass – Mike Dean Handclaps – Wilson Christopher Keyboards – Mike Dean Mixed By – Manny Marroquin Performer [21st Century Schizoid Man] – King Crimson Performer [It's Your Thing] – Cold Grits Producer – S1* Producer [Additional] – Mike Dean Recorded By – Mike Dean Vocals [Additional] – Dwele Vocals [Chant] – Ken Lewis Written-By – R. Fripp* Written-By [Afromerica] – Jean-Pierre Lang	4:52
4	All Of The Lights (Interlude)	1:02
5	All Of The Lights Arranged By [Cello Arrangement] – Mike Dean Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Ken Lewis Arranged By [Orchestral Arranger], Conductor – Rosie Danvers Brass, Woodwind – Tony Gorruso Cello – Rosie Danvers Co-producer – Jeff Bhasker Engineer – Brent Kolatalo Engineer [Assistant] – Phil Joly Flute – Chloe Vincent French Horn – Tom Rumsby Keyboards – Mike Dean Mixed By – Anthony Kilhoffer Piano – Elton John Producer – Tommy D. Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Recorded By [Rihanna's Vocals] – Marcos Tovar Trombone – Philip Judge Trumpet – Simon Finch Viola – Rachel Robson Violin – Kotono Sato Vocals [Additional] – Tony Williams (3) Written-By – W. Trotter* Arranged By [Cello Arrangement] – Mike Dean Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Ken Lewis Arranged By [Orchestral Arranger], Conductor – Rosie Danvers Brass, Woodwind – Tony Gorruso Cello – Rosie Danvers Co-producer – Jeff Bhasker Engineer – Brent Kolatalo Engineer [Assistant] – Phil Joly Flute – Chloe Vincent French Horn – Tom Rumsby Keyboards – Mike Dean Mixed By – Anthony Kilhoffer Piano – Elton John Producer – Tommy D. Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Recorded By [Rihanna's Vocals] – Marcos Tovar Trombone – Philip Judge Trumpet – Simon Finch Viola – Rachel Robson Violin – Kotono Sato Vocals [Additional] – Tony Williams (3) Written-By – W. Trotter*	4:59
6	Monster Backing Vocals – Justin Vernon Featuring – Rick Ross Mixed By – Mike Dean Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Piano – Jeff Bhasker Producer – Kanye West Producer [Additional] – Plain Pat Recorded By – Mike Dean Written-By – W. Roberts* Backing Vocals – Justin Vernon Featuring – Rick Ross Mixed By – Mike Dean Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Piano – Jeff Bhasker Producer – Kanye West Producer [Additional] – Plain Pat Recorded By – Mike Dean Written-By – W. Roberts*	6:18
7	So Appalled Arranged By [Cello Arrangement] – Mike Dean Cello – Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney* Co-producer – Mike Dean Featuring – Swizz Beatz Keyboards – Mike Dean Mixed By – Mike Dean Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Performer [You Are - I Am] – Manfred Mann's Earth Band Producer – No ID* Recorded By – Pete Bischoff Written-By – T. Thornton* Written-By [You Are - I Am] – M. Mann* Arranged By [Cello Arrangement] – Mike Dean Cello – Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney* Co-producer – Mike Dean Featuring – Swizz Beatz Keyboards – Mike Dean Mixed By – Mike Dean Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Performer [You Are - I Am] – Manfred Mann's Earth Band Producer – No ID* Recorded By – Pete Bischoff Written-By – T. Thornton* Written-By [You Are - I Am] – M. Mann*	6:38
8	Devil In A New Dress Bass, Guitar, Piano – Mike Dean Featuring – Rick Ross Mixed By – Mike Dean Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Performer [Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow] – Smokey Robinson Producer – Bink! Producer [Additional] – Mike Dean Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Written-By – W. Roberts* Written-By [Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow] – C. King And G. Goffin* Bass, Guitar, Piano – Mike Dean Featuring – Rick Ross Mixed By – Mike Dean Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Performer [Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow] – Smokey Robinson Producer – Bink! Producer [Additional] – Mike Dean Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Written-By – W. Roberts* Written-By [Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow] – C. King And G. Goffin*	5:52
9	Runaway Backing Vocals – Tony Williams (3) Cello – Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney* Co-producer – Mike Dean Engineer [Assistant Mix] – Cary Clark Featuring – Pusha T Keyboards – Jeff Bhasker Mixed By – Anthony Kilhoffer Performer [Axpo 83] – Backyard Heavies Performer [Live At Long Beach, CA, 1981] – Rick James Producer – Kanye West Recorded By – Mike Dean Recorded By [Assisted By] – Christian Mochizuki Vocals [Additional] – The-Dream Written-By – T. Thornton* Written-By [Axpo 83] – J. Branch* Backing Vocals – Tony Williams (3) Cello – Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney* Co-producer – Mike Dean Engineer [Assistant Mix] – Cary Clark Featuring – Pusha T Keyboards – Jeff Bhasker Mixed By – Anthony Kilhoffer Performer [Axpo 83] – Backyard Heavies Performer [Live At Long Beach, CA, 1981] – Rick James Producer – Kanye West Recorded By – Mike Dean Recorded By [Assisted By] – Christian Mochizuki Vocals [Additional] – The-Dream Written-By – T. Thornton* Written-By [Axpo 83] – J. Branch*	9:08
10	Hell Of A Life Co-producer – No ID* Drum Programming [Additional] – Anthony Kilhoffer Keyboards – Mike Dean Mixed By – Mike Dean Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Performer [She's My Baby] – The Mojo Men Performer [Stud-Spider] – Tony Joe White Producer – Kanye West Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Vocals [Additional] – The-Dream Written-By – T. White* Written-By [Iron Man] – A. Iommi* Written-By [She's My Baby] – Sylvester Stewart Written-By [Stud-Spider] – T. White* Co-producer – No ID* Drum Programming [Additional] – Anthony Kilhoffer Keyboards – Mike Dean Mixed By – Mike Dean Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Performer [She's My Baby] – The Mojo Men Performer [Stud-Spider] – Tony Joe White Producer – Kanye West Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Vocals [Additional] – The-Dream Written-By – T. White* Written-By [Iron Man] – A. Iommi* Written-By [She's My Baby] – Sylvester Stewart Written-By [Stud-Spider] – T. White*	5:27
11	Blame Game Cello, Arranged By [Cello] – Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney* Featuring – John Legend Mixed By – Mike Dean Performer [Avril 14] – Richard James* Piano, Bass – Mike Dean Producer – Kanye West Producer [Additional] – Mike Dean Recorded By – Ryan Gilligan Vocals [Additional] – Salma Kenas Words By [Poem By] – Khloe Mitchell Written-By – R. James* Cello, Arranged By [Cello] – Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney* Featuring – John Legend Mixed By – Mike Dean Performer [Avril 14] – Richard James* Piano, Bass – Mike Dean Producer – Kanye West Producer [Additional] – Mike Dean Recorded By – Ryan Gilligan Vocals [Additional] – Salma Kenas Words By [Poem By] – Khloe Mitchell Written-By – R. James*	7:49
12	Lost In The World Co-producer – Jeff Bhasker Drum Programming [Additional] – Anthony Kilhoffer Drum Programming [Tribal Drum Programming] – Ken Lewis Engineer – Brent Kolatalo Featuring – Bon Iver Keyboards – Jeff Bhasker Mixed By – Anthony Kilhoffer Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Performer [Comment No. 1], Written-By [Comment No. 1] – Gil Scott-Heron Performer [The Woods] – Bon Iver Performer [Think (About It)] – Lyn Collins Producer – Kanye West Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Vocals [Additional] – Tony Williams (3) Vocals [Chant] – Ken Lewis Written-By – M. DiBango* Written-By [Soul Makossa] – M. DiBango* Written-By [The Woods] – Justin Vernon Written-By [Think (About It)] – James Brown Co-producer – Jeff Bhasker Drum Programming [Additional] – Anthony Kilhoffer Drum Programming [Tribal Drum Programming] – Ken Lewis Engineer – Brent Kolatalo Featuring – Bon Iver Keyboards – Jeff Bhasker Mixed By – Anthony Kilhoffer Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Performer [Comment No. 1], Written-By [Comment No. 1] – Gil Scott-Heron Performer [The Woods] – Bon Iver Performer [Think (About It)] – Lyn Collins Producer – Kanye West Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Vocals [Additional] – Tony Williams (3) Vocals [Chant] – Ken Lewis Written-By – M. DiBango* Written-By [Soul Makossa] – M. DiBango* Written-By [The Woods] – Justin Vernon Written-By [Think (About It)] – James Brown	4:16
13	Who Will Survive In America Co-producer – Jeff Bhasker Drum Programming [Additional Drum Programming] – Anthony Kilhoffer Drum Programming [Tribal Drum Programming] – Ken Lewis Engineer – Brent Kolatalo Keyboards – Jeff Bhasker Mixed By – Anthony Kilhoffer Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Performer [Comment No. 1], Written-By [Comment No. 1] – Gil Scott-Heron Producer – Kanye West Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Vocals [Additional] – Tony Williams (3) Vocals [Chant] – Ken Lewis Written-By – K. West* Co-producer – Jeff Bhasker Drum Programming [Additional Drum Programming] – Anthony Kilhoffer Drum Programming [Tribal Drum Programming] – Ken Lewis Engineer – Brent Kolatalo Keyboards – Jeff Bhasker Mixed By – Anthony Kilhoffer Mixed By [Assisted By] – Pete Bischoff Performer [Comment No. 1], Written-By [Comment No. 1] – Gil Scott-Heron Producer – Kanye West Recorded By – Noah Goldstein Vocals [Additional] – Tony Williams (3) Vocals [Chant] – Ken Lewis Written-By – K. West*	1:38

Companies, etc.

Record Company – UMG Recordings, Inc.
Record Company – The Heavy Hitters
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
Copyright © – Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
Licensed From – Mercury Records Ltd.
Licensed From – Rhino Entertainment Company
Licensed From – Warner Music Group
Licensed From – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Licensed From – Universal Music Enterprises
Manufactured By – Island Def Jam Music Group
Marketed By – Island Def Jam Music Group
Produced For – Very Good Beats
Produced For – Hip Hop Since 1978
Produced For – Rich Daily Since '71
Produced For – Dean's List Productions
Produced For – One Shot Deal Muzak (2)
Produced For – Side 3 Entertainment
Made By – EDC, – 52648063
Published By – Copyright Control
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Published By – Opio Publishing
Published By – Stage Three Songs
Published By – Stage Three Music Ltd.
Published By – Oldfield Music Ltd.
Published By – Gene Clark Music
Published By – Bug Music
Published By – Chrysalis One Music
Published By – Chrysalis One Songs
Published By – HoriPro Entertainment Group, Inc.
Published By – Sixteen Stars Music
Published By – Warner Chappell Music
Published By – EMI Music Publishing
Published By – Wb Music Corp.
Published By – Universal Music-Careers
Published By – E.G. Music Ltd.
Published By – Creative Music Limited
Published By – Scalehand Ltd.
Published By – Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.
Published By – Metrolina Pub. Co.
Published By – Clears Music, Inc.
Published By – Combine Music Corp.
Published By – Essex Music International
Published By – Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Published By – Chrysalis Songs
Published By – Universal Musica Inc.
Published By – Universal Music Publishing SAS
Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc.
Published By – Dynatone Publishing Co.
Published By – April Base Publishing
Published By – Chrysalis Music
Published By – Brouhaha Music
Recorded At – Avex Honolulu Studios
Recorded At – Glenwood Place Studios
Recorded At – Platinum Sound Studios
Recorded At – Electric Lady Studios
Recorded At – Westlake Studios
Mixed At – Platinum Sound Studios
Mixed At – Avex Honolulu Studios
Mixed At – Electric Lady Studios
Mixed At – Larrabee Sound Studios
Mixed At – Westlake Studios
Mixed At – Glenwood Place Studios
Mixed At – Henson Recording Studios
Mastered At – Universal Music Studios East, NYC

Credits

A&R [A&R Direction] – Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds*
[A&R istration] – Terese Joseph
Art Direction – Virgil Abloh
Artwork [Paintings] – George Condo
Coordinator [A&R Coordination] – Leesa D. Brunson
Coordinator [Artwork] – Todd Russell
Design [Package], Illustration [Handwritten Titles And Illustrations] – M/M (Paris)
Executive-Producer – Shawn Carter
Legal [Legal Counsel] – Davis Shapiro Lewit & Hayes, LLP*
Legal [Sample Clearances] – Eric Weissman Music Licensing, Inc.
Management – Hip Hop Since 1978
Management [Business Affairs] – Vol Davis III*
Mastered By – Vlado Meller
Photography By – Fabien Montique
Product Manager [Marketing For Def Jam] – Chris Atlas
Product Manager [Marketing For Hip Hop Since 1978] – Hip Hop Since 1978
Product Manager [Marketing] – Tracey Waples
Product Manager [Package Production] – Doug Joswick

Notes

℗ © 2010 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC

Made in the EU.

Catalogue number of release: 602527578910. The catalogue number is misprinted on the left spine: 6025278910.

Released in a jewel case with clear tray and a 12-page booklet.
Large sticker on top of front cover:
"Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy features the singles Power, Monster & Runaway 602527578910"
The first page of the booklet carries a fake "Parental Advisory Explicit Content" sticker

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 6 02527 57891 0
Barcode (Scanned): 602527578910
Label Code: LC08427
Rights Society: BIEM/SABAM
Matrix / Runout (In mould, variant 1): MADE IN BY EDC B
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): [UNIVERSAL logo x4] 06025 275 789-1 01 + 52648063
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI LV27
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0157
Matrix / Runout (In mould, variant 2): MADE IN BY EDC C
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): [UNIVERSAL logo x4] 06025 275 789-1 01 + 52648063
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI LV27
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0151
Matrix / Runout (In mould, variant 4): MADE IN BY EDC B
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): [UNIVERSAL logo x4] 06025 275 789-1 01 + 52648063
Mastering SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI LV27
Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 0124
Matrix / Runout (In mould, variant 5): MADE IN BY EDC A
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): [UNIVERSAL logo x4] 06025 275 789-1 01 + 52648063
Mastering SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI LV27
Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 0130

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (CD, Album)	Roc-A-Fella Records	602527544618	Europe	2010
Recently Edited	My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, All Media, Deluxe Edition)	The Heavy Hitters	602527523736	Europe	2010
New Submission	My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (14×File, AAC, Album, 256 kbps)	Roc-A-Fella Records	none	Worldwide	2010
	My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (CD, Album)	Roc-A-Fella Records	B0014695-02	US	2010
Recently Edited	My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (CD, Album, Digipack, DVD, DVD-Video, All Media, Deluxe Edition)	Roc-A-Fella Records	B0014695-00	US	2010

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spiderfriend Oct 15, 2021
Cannot believe Pitchfork gave this dreck a 10/10 rating!? This sitting at the top of the Pitchfork people's 200 best albums of the past 25 years is a sad statement about our modern world and indicative of rapidly declining access to alternatives.
arthurlurk Aug 4, 2016
Can anyone confirm that the cover comes with the "nsfw" artwork

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