Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life

by Jay-Z

Label:: Northwestside
Year:: 1998
Country:: UK
Catalog:: 74321 62555 1

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About this release

The original 1998 Northwestside 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 with minimal distortion for this 1998 cut.
Side B Pacing:: Inner grooves near the catalog runout marker handle high-frequency inner-wall compaction with careful groove spacing.
Groove Tracking:: A tracking force weight of 2.0 grams is recommended to prevent vocal peak distortion on this Northwestside lacquer master cut.
Packaging:: The 1998 gatefold features 300gsm card stock, with a printed inner sleeve and center label featuring catalog number 74321 62555 1.

Crate Digger Trivia

Crate Lore: During the recording of "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life," Jay-Z famously used a vintage Akai MPC60 drum machine, which contributed to the album's distinctive sound and rhythmic complexity.

Tracklist

Side A

Position	Track Title	Duration
A1	Intro - Hand It Down	—
A2	Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)	—
A3	If I Should Die	—
A4	Ride Or Die	—
B1	Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)	—
B2	Money, Cash, Hoes	—
B3	A Week Ago	—