I've got to agree with the disappointed ones, sound quality is underwelming considering that this is one of the better sounding albums of all time. I wonder if people are not giving credit to the pressing, when they should simply give credit to Dr Dre for mixing this album so well. Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 1): B0030217-01-D 10-86401/B003021701-D 191308E4/A3 AI SIDE-D Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): B0030217-01-A 10-86401/B003021701-A 191308E1/A4 AI SIDE-A The Roach" contains a sample of " P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)" written by G. Clinton, B. Collins, B. Worrell and published by Warner Chappell Music (BMI). There are like 3 or 4 different variations all sold on the same barcode 0606949048617. Some are censored and some are not. Some have uncensored cover but censored vinyl and some have censored cover but uncensored vinyl. Really is a frustrating release this one and catches many out.

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Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): B0030217-01-A 10-86401/B003021701-A 191308E1/A1 AI SIDE-A Aftermath Entertainment – 00602577656897, Interscope Records – 00602577656897, UMe – 00602577656897 Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): B0030217-01-B 10-86401/B003021701-B 191308E2/A4 1002373 AI SIDE-B Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 2): B0030217-01-C 10-86401/B003021701-C 191308E3/AA3 AI SIDE-C

Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 1): B0030217-01-C 10-86401/B003021701-C 191308E3/AA1 AI SIDE-C The bass is also hitting a lot harder, deeper and with more texture on the BTB EU version, which also comes with more authentic, mid-range focused vocals. Lil' Ghetto Boy" contains a sample of " Little Ghetto Boy" written by E. DeRouen, E. Howard performed by Donny Hathaway and published by Warner Bros. Music Corp. (ASCAP). reissue, pressed by GZ Digital Media. Can be differentiated from the 2009 reissue by the additional matrix numbers added by GZ Digital Media.Nuthin' But A "G" Thang" contains a sample of " I Wanna Do Something Freaky To You" written by L. Hayward [sic] and published by Jim-Edd Music (BMI). It can be differentiated from the later reissue Dr. Dre - The Chronic, by the different runout etchings: This version has been cut by David Cheppa.

First, the record is far from being 'near silent'. Its surface noises are okay and I can live with it, but 'near silent'... come on. I can still hear groove noises at almost any time if I want to (which is not the case for genuinely 'near silent' records). Stranded On Death Row" contains a sample of " Do Your Thing" written by I. Hayes and published by Rondor Music (BMI). Lyrical Gangbang" contains a sample of " Valdez In The Country" written by D. Hathaway, performed by The Nite Lighters and published by Warner Chappell (ASCAP). Let Me Ride" contains a sample of " Mothership Connection" written by G. Clinton, B. Collins, B. Worrell and published by Warner Chappell Music (BMI).

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