Compil. US 2008 on Reconstruction Productions label
Hip-Hop/Rap, Rock and Spoken Word (Instrumental, Interview, Cut-up/DJ)
Limited hand numbered edition of 200. Main artists for 1-1, 1-2, and 3-1 to 4-1 are not given on release. Track 3-9's title is incorrectly titled 'Shadow's Legitimate Mix - Alternate Version)'. Written by J. Davis (Yolo Boy). The 4-Track Era Bundle came in an exclusive 15" x 10 1/4"x 5" white box with a 2-color print of the 4-Track Era tape on the front, 4-Track era art on the top and bottom, the title with lightning bolts on the side, and the product number /200 on the bottom right side of the back. Assembled by hands. The box included: "The 4-Track Era Collection" CD trilogy pack, shrink wrapped: * Volume 1: Best of the KMEL Mixes, * Volume 2: Best of the Remixes and Megamixes, * Volume 3: Best of the Original Productions, * The 4-Track Era (Bonus Disc): KMEL Mix #4 (1991). Comes in a black cardboard sleeve. Released exclusively with this bundle as a bonus disc and includes a previously unreleased KMEL radio mix. (all 4 packed within a DVD-sized slip-case made of a thick 40 pt stock cardboard, and has UV varnish over the cover art) * A bundle exclusive white Belt-Press tee shirt, and a black 4-track Era tape/tag tee shirt, both with art by Paul Insect, * 2 9" x 12" kraft colored envelopes stamped on the lower right-front with the 4-Track Era tape image including 2 sticker sheets (totaling 15 unique stickers, size 8.5" x 11"), * 8 Buttons (one 3", two 2.25", two 1.5", and three 1" buttons). The 4-Track Era Collection was originally released exclusively through ShopDjShadow.com and Vol. 1 to 3 are the same ones to be found here. Its original price was $124.99. Because of high demand (and to stave off bootlegs), a small run of the collection with new artwork and packaging was released in 2009 exclusively for Japan: The 4-Track Era Collection (1990-1992). The Japanese version did not include the bonus disc. All tracks name obtained with CDDB apart disc 3 and 4, which track lists are given. Total runtime is 256 min and 38secs.
DJ Shadow dr machine, *1972 US mixed by, producer, scratches, album by | |
Mikael Eldridge dr, US engineer, sonic enhancement and restoration | |
Eric B. & Rakim , 1986-1993 US performer on track | |
Poor Righteous Teachers , *1989 US performer on track | |
TKA , 1984-1991 performer on track | |
Cutty Ranks voc, *1965 JM performer on track | |
Jungle Brothers , *1987 US performer on track | |
Latee , US performer on track | |
3rd Bass , 1987-1992 US performer on track | |
Zimbabwe Legit , performer on track |
Alaric Hammond artwork, layout |
Paul Insect artwork, layout |
Michael Fiebach coordinator, project coordination |
DJ Shadow dj mix, uncredited, remix, dj mix, megamix |
Josh Davis |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | The 4-Track Era (Volume 1: Best Of The KMEL Mixes (1991)) | DJ Shadow | ||
2 | Part I | DJ Shadow | 38:18 | |
3 | Part II | DJ Shadow | 38:53 | |
4 | The 4-Track Era (Volume 2: Best Of The Remixes And Megamixes (1990-1992)) | DJ Shadow | ||
5 | Let The Rhythm Hit Em (DJ Shadow Remix) | Eric B. & Rakim | 2:39 | |
6 | Best Of The Megamixes (Part 1) | DJ Shadow | 17:17 | |
7 | Shakiyla (DJ Shadow Remix) | Poor Righteous Teachers | 6:08 | |
8 | Bubble Gum Beat | DJ Shadow | 3:42 | |
9 | Best Of The Megamixes (Part 2) | DJ Shadow | 14:23 | |
10 | Give Your Love To Me (DJ Shadow Remix) | TKA | 4:12 | |
11 | Stopper (DJ Shadow Remix) | Cutty Ranks | 2:57 | |
12 | Jimbrowski (DJ Shadow Remix) | Jungle Brothers | 4:25 | |
13 | No Tricks (DJ Shadow Remix) | Latee | 4:02 | |
14 | Best Of The Megamixes (Part 3) | DJ Shadow | 7:26 | |
15 | Wordz Of Wisdom (DJ Shadow Remix) | 3rd Bass | 8:01 | |
16 | The 4-Track Era (Volume 3: Best Of The Original Productions (1990-1992)) | DJ Shadow | ||
17 | Shadow T-Mor Beat | DJ Shadow | 1:34 | |
18 | DJ Shadow's Theme (Original Version) | DJ Shadow | 2:42 | |
19 | Sampler Phone Message | DJ Shadow | 0:16 | |
20 | The Source Is Serious Business | DJ Shadow | 5:14 | |
21 | Make It Critical | DJ Shadow | 2:06 | |
22 | Track The Groove | DJ Shadow | 4:14 | |
23 | Rock Lesson | DJ Shadow | 5:15 | |
24 | Genesis Beat | DJ Shadow | 2:55 | |
25 | Doin' Damage In My Native Language (Shadow's Legitimate Mix - Alternate Version) | Zimbabwe Legit | 6:35 | |
26 | Preacher Beat | DJ Shadow | 2:14 | |
27 | Cult Of Brutality | DJ Shadow | 4:06 | |
28 | Beat For Paris | DJ Shadow | 4:06 | |
29 | UMC's Drop | DJ Shadow | 0:12 | |
30 | Ms. Chauncey | DJ Shadow | 3:41 | |
31 | Do You Remember | DJ Shadow | 0:26 | |
32 | Lesson 5 | DJ Shadow | 4:02 | |
33 | Ain't That A Bitch | DJ Shadow | 2:42 | |
34 | Reverse Beat | DJ Shadow | 1:42 | |
35 | Oras Intro | DJ Shadow | 0:22 | |
36 | Lesson 4 (Alternative Version) | DJ Shadow | 8:35 | |
37 | Closing Credits | DJ Shadow | 2:51 | |
38 | Zen Outro | DJ Shadow | 0:30 | |
39 | The 4-Track Era (Bonus Disc): KMEL Mix #4 (1991) | DJ Shadow | ||
40 | KMEL Mix #4 | DJ Shadow | 38:06 |