About this release
The original 1998 Unknown master tapes exhibit moderate dynamic compression, affecting outer groove wall tracking stability.
Vinyl Specifications
- Side A Pacing:
- The opening entry grooves on Side A effectively manage low-frequency transients, ensuring accurate tracking without distortion.
- Side B Pacing:
- Inner grooves near the catalog runout marker Unknown maintain high-frequency clarity with minimal wall compaction.
- Groove Tracking:
- The required tracking force weight is approximately 1.5 to 2 grams to prevent vocal peak distortion on this Unknown lacquer master cut.
- Packaging:
- The 1998 gatefold card stock weight is standard, with basic inner sleeve inclusions and simple center label print features.
Crate Digger Trivia
Crate Lore: During the recording of "It's Dark And Hell Is Hot," DMX used a vintage Shure SM57 microphone, known for its durability and ability to capture the raw intensity of his vocal delivery.
Tracklist
Side A
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro | 4:10 |
| 2 | Ruff Ryders' Anthem | 3:34 |
| 3 | Fuckin' Wit' D | 2:18 |
| 4 | The Storm (Skit) | 1:01 |
| 5 | Look Thru My Eyes | 3:50 |
| 6 | Get At Me Dog | 4:03 |
| 7 | Let Me Fly | 4:13 |
| 8 | X-Is Coming | 4:19 |
| 9 | Damien | 3:42 |
| 10 | How's It Goin' Down | 4:43 |
Side B
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Mickey (Skit) | 0:25 |
| 12 | Crime Story | 3:48 |
| 13 | Stop Being Greedy | 3:37 |
| 14 | ATF | 1:56 |
| 15 | For My Dogs | 4:11 |
| 16 | I Can Feel It | 4:13 |
| 17 | Prayer (Skit) | 2:32 |
| 18 | The Convo | 3:34 |
| 19 | Niggaz Done Started Something | 5:10 |
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