{"product_id":"various-murder-was-the-case-the-soundtrack","title":"Various - Murder Was The Case, The Soundtrack","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoundtrack, 2 Record Set, Record Store Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslucent Red Coloured Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Beloved Memory Calvin Broadus 1972 - 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eVarious - Murder Was The Case (The Soundtrack)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Various Artists (Death Row Records) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Murder Was The Case (The Soundtrack) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinyl LP (Double LP) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/b\u003e 1994 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Death Row Records \/ Interscope Records \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"186\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e West Coast Hip Hop \/ G-Funk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Deep Dive Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Original 1994 US First Press:\u003c\/b\u003e Identifying a true 1994 original is crucial. Look for the catalog number \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003e6544-92445-1\u003c\/b\u003e on the spine. The labels should be the classic black and red Death Row design. Unlike the later \"Digitally Remastered\" reissues, the original 1994 pressings have a distinct \"analog warmth\" and deep bass punch characteristic of Dr. Dre’s mid-90s production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Promotional\" Stamped Copies:\u003c\/b\u003e Many copies circulated in 1994 feature a gold stamped or white sticker on the cover stating \"Lent for Promotional Use Only.\" These are highly sought after by collectors as they were often pulled from the very first batch of the production run, meaning the stampers were at their sharpest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMatrix and Runout Info:\u003c\/b\u003e Check the dead wax for the etched codes: Side A: 6544-92445-1-A Side B: 6544-92445-1-B Look for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003ePrecision\u003c\/b\u003e stamp or the initials \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eD.A.\u003c\/b\u003e (indicating mastering at Precision Lacquer). This is the hallmark of a high-quality 90s West Coast Hip Hop pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Connection:\u003c\/b\u003e This soundtrack accompanied the short film of the same name. It is legendary for featuring Snoop Dogg's \"Murder Was The Case (Remix)\" and Dr. Dre’s \"Natural Born Killaz\" featuring Ice Cube. Highlighting these tracks in your listing is a major draw for G-Funk collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Explicit Lyrics Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e Original 1994 copies feature the large, \"Parental Advisory\" logo printed directly on the sleeve (not as a removable sticker). If the logo is missing or looks like a modern high-resolution digital print, it is likely a later unofficial or \"bootleg\" release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGatefold or Single Sleeve:\u003c\/b\u003e The original US release was a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eDouble LP in a single-pocket sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning both records are housed in one opening. Some European versions were released as a gatefold. The US single-pocket version is the more common \"OG\" target, but finding a sleeve without \"spine stress\" from the weight of two records is the real challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Murder Was The Case, Vinyl LP, 1994, Death Row Records, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Natural Born Killaz, G-Funk, West Coast Hip Hop, 6544-92445-1, First Pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTags:\u003c\/b\u003e 90s Hip Hop Vinyl, Death Row Collector, G-Funk Classics, Dr Dre Production, Rare Hip Hop Records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundtrack, Murder was the Case","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482966982973,"sku":"5679","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/ab67616d0000b273c0f5c940433cbd18ddf3c2b4.jpg?v=1773210455","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/various-murder-was-the-case-the-soundtrack","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}