漸 -Zen-

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Release Date: 2001

Label: SMEJ

This is the same issue as the regular Japanese LP of 漸 -Zen-, only this one is having a promo yellow numbered stamp affixed in lieu of the barcode and the "見 本 盤" kanjis printed as part of the design on sides B & D labels standing for sample which is the generic writing for promotional records. On back sleeve, track positions are listed sequentially and were retrieved accordingly. Issued with a printed paper insert featuring lyrics for all sung tracks, more specifically in English for A2, A3, B6, C8 & D11, in Japanese for C9 and in both languages for D12.

A2 Black Thought appears by the courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.
A3 Zap Mama appears by the courtesy of Virgin Music Belgium & Luaka Bop Inc.
B5 Ala Zap Zap & Zebra Neck appear by the courtesy of Shigger Fragger Inc.
C7 Kazufumi Kodama appears by the courtesy of Soytzer Music Inc / Speedstar International.
C9 Boss The MC appears by the courtesy of Tha Blue Herb Recordings.
D10 Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson appears by the courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.

A1, B4, C7, C9 + D12 Recorded & mixed at HAL Studio (Tokyo).
A2 Recorded at Ameraycan Recording Studios (LA) & re-recorded & mixed at Unique Recording Studios (NY).
A3 Recorded & mixed Ameraycan Recording Studios (LA).
B5 Recorded at Sound Atelier (Tokyo) & mixed at HAL Studio (Tokyo).
B6 Recorded & mixed at Battery Recording Studios (NY).
C8 + D11 Recorded & mixed at Unique Recording Studios (NY).
D10 Ahmir drums recorded & mixed at The Studio (Philadelphia). The rest recorded & mixed at HAL Studio (Tokyo).

Mastered at Sterling Sounds Inc (NY).

Executive Production for Es・遊・Es Corporation & Sony Music Entertainment.
A&r for Sony Music Entertainment.
Promotion for Sony Music Entertainment.
International Marketing for Sony Music Entertainment.
Artwork Co-ordination for Sony Music Entertainment.

℗©2001 Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)Inc.
Manufactured by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)Inc.

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