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Lil' Kim - The Notorious KIM (CD, Album) (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Lil' Kim - The Notorious KIM (CD, Album) (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Queen Bee Records,Undeas Recording,Atlantic

$5.00 USD
$5.00 USD
Sale Sold out

Media Condition:  Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Country:    Europe  
Released:  2000
Genre:       Hip Hop
Style:         

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℗ © 2000 Undeas Recording, LLC and Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. Made in Germany. Samples: 2: French Kiss - Lil Louis 3: Keep On Trucking - Eddie Kendricks 4: Me & My Bitch - The Notorious B.I.G. 5: The Sweetest Taboo - Sade 9: Esto Es El Guaguanco - Jose Feliciano / I Know I Got Soul - Eric B. & Rakim / I Got It Made - Special Ed / Rappers Delight - The Sugarhill Gang 10: Betcha She Don't Love You - B.T. Express 12: Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar 15: Break For Love - Vaughn Mason / Tom's Diner - Suzanne Vega 17: Stormy Monday - Willie Hutch Track 1 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / God Given Music (BMI) / Yellow Man Music (BMI) admin. by Butter Jinx Music Inc. (BMI) / Funky Noble Productions (ASCAP) Track 2 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / NeJe: SESAC / Big Blast (ASCAP) / Seven More Days Music (ASCAP) Track 3 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / EMI Blackwood / R. Frierson Pub. (BMI) / Stone Diamond Music Corp. (BMI) Track 4 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Underated Music (BMI) / Distant Beats Music/Ninth Street Tunnel Music/Saja Music/Songs Of Lastrada/Sony/ATV Songs (BMI) / EMI April Music (ASCAP) Track 5 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Yellow Man Music (BMI) admin. by Butter Jinx Music Inc. (BMI) / Sony/ATV Songs (BMI) Track 6 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / G. Jones Pub. Co. / Yellow Man Music (BMI) admin. by Butter Jinx Music Inc. (BMI) / Justin Combs Publishing / EMI April Music (ASCAP) Track 7 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Yellow Man Music (BMI) admin. by Butter Jinx Music Inc. (BMI) / Justin Combs Publishing / EMI April Music (ASCAP) Track 8 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Dayna's Day Music Publishing / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) Track 9 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / No Gravity Music/Touched By Jazz Music/EMI April Music / FAF Publishing (BMI) / Robert Hill Music (BMI) / Bridgeport Music/Promuse/Special Ed Music / Bernard's Other Music/Warner-Tamerlane Pub. Corp./Sony Songs Inc. (BMI) Track 10 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Shaftizm Music (ASCAP) / Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) Track 11 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Nash Mack Publishing/Justin Combs Publishing admin. by EMI April Music (ASCAP) / Six Of July Productions (BMI) / Firm Body Music (BMI) Track 12 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Ye World Music (ASCAP) / Deric Angelettie Music (BMI) / Universal Songs Of Polygram (BMI) Track 13 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Shaftizm Music (ASCAP) / Leo Ganza Music/Undeas Music/Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Larc Vegas Music/Undeas Music/Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Bristeasy Music (BMI) Track 14 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Yellow Man Music (BMI) admin. by Butter Jinx Music Inc. (BMI) / Justin Combs Publishing / EMI April Music (ASCAP) Track 15 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Shaftizm Music (ASCAP) / Waifersongs Ltd./WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) / Funky Feet Publishing/Sony/ATV Songs (BMI) Track 16 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Yellow Man Music (BMI) admin. by Butter Jinx Music Inc. (BMI) Track 17 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Blige Music (ASCAP) / Nash Mack Publishing/Justin Combs Publishing admin. by EMI April Music (ASCAP) / Greg Mark Music, BMI. Track 18 published by Notorious K.I.M. Music / Undeas Music / Warner-Tamerlane (BMI) / Thom Tunes, Inc. (ASCAP) / Yellow Man Music (BMI) admin. by Butter Jinx Music Inc. (BMI) All tracks recorded at Daddy's House Recording Studios, NYC except Track 1 recorded at Purple Dragon Recording Studios. Atlanta, GA & Daddy's House Recording Studios, NYC Track 3 recorded at Sound on Sound & Compass Point, Bahamas Track 5 recorded at Compass Point, Bahamas & The Hit Factory Track 7 recorded at Daddy's House Recording Studios, NYC & Trans Continental Studios. Orlando, FL Track 8 recorded at Mirror Image & Daddy's House Recording Studios, NYC Track 11 recorded at Compass Point, Bahamas & Daddy's House Recording Studios, NYC Track 16 recorded at Daddy's House Recording Studios, NYC & The Hit Factory Track 18 recorded at Daddy's House Recording Studios, NYC & Compass Point, Bahamas All tracks mixed at Daddy's House Recording Studios, NYC except Track 2 mixed at Sound on Sound Track 8 mixed at Mirror Image Studios

 

1. Lil' Drummer Boy 4:31
2. Custom Made (Give It To You) 3:06
3. Who's Number One? 4:13
4. Suck My D**k 4:04
5. Single Black Female 4:14
6. Revolution 4:54
7. How Many Licks? 3:52
8. Notorious Kim 3:40
9. No Matter What They Say 4:43
10. She Don't Love You 3:31
11. Queen Bitch Pt. 2 3:57
12. Don't Mess With Me 4:48
13. Do What You Like 5:16
14. Off The Wall 4:05
15. Right Now 2:32
16. Aunt Dot 5:25
17. Hold On 6:06
18. I'm Human 4:22

 

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 0 7567-92840-2 0
Label Code LC 00121
Rights Society GEMA/BIEM
Price Code EW 851
Matrix / Runout [Warner W logo] 756792840-2 06/00
Mastering SID Code IFPI L012
Mould SID Code IFPI 05M9
Mould SID Code IFPI 05N9
Mould SID Code IFPI 05E1

 

Phonographic Copyright (p) Undeas Recording, LLC
Phonographic Copyright (p) Atlantic Recording Corporation
Phonographic Copyright (p) WEA International Inc.
Copyright (c) Undeas Recording, LLC
Copyright (c) Atlantic Recording Corporation
Copyright (c) WEA International Inc.
Published By Notorious K.I.M. Music
Published By Undeas Music
Published By Warner-Tamerlane
Published By God Given Music
Published By Yellow Man Music
Published By Butter Jinx Music
Published By Funky Noble Productions
Published By NeJe Publishing
Published By Big Blast
Published By Seven More Days Music
Published By EMI Blackwood
Published By R. Frierson Music Publishing
Published By Stone Diamond Music Corp.
Published By Underated Music
Published By Distant Beats Music
Published By Ninth Street Tunnel Music
Published By Saja Music Co.
Published By Songs Of Lastrada
Published By Sony/ATV Songs
Published By EMI April Music
Published By Justin Combs Publishing
Published By Dayna's Day Publishing
Published By Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Published By No Gravity Music
Published By Touched By Jazz Music
Published By FAF Publishing
Published By Robert Hill Music
Published By Bridgeport Music
Published By Promuse, Inc.
Published By Special Ed Music
Published By Bernard's Other Music
Published By Sony Songs Inc.
Published By Shaftizm Music
Published By Songs of Universal, Inc.
Published By Nash Mack Publishing
Published By Six Of July Productions
Published By Firm Body Music
Published By Ye World Music
Published By Deric Angelettie Music
Published By Universal Songs Of Polygram
Published By Leo Ganza Music
Published By Larc Vegas Music
Published By Bristeasy Music
Published By Waifersongs Ltd.
Published By Wb Music Corp.
Published By Funky Feet Publishing
Published By Mary J. Blige Music
Published By Greg Mark Music, Inc.
Published By Thom Tunes, Inc.
Recorded At Purple Dragon Studios
Recorded At Daddy's House Recording Studio
Recorded At Sound On Sound, New York
Recorded At Compass Point Studios
Recorded At The Hit Factory
Recorded At TransContinental Studios
Recorded At Mirror Image
Mixed At Daddy's House Recording Studio
Mixed At Sound On Sound, New York
Mixed At Mirror Image
Mastered At Sterling Sound
Pressed By Warner Music Manufacturing Europe

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There’s something undeniably magnetic about vintage audio gear. The tactile weight of milled aluminum knobs, the warm glow of dial lamps, and—above all—the rich, analog sound that today’s sterile streaming boxes can’t quite replicate. But time is merciless: capacitors dry out, switches oxidize, and those gorgeous walnut cabinets lose their sheen. That’s where the art (and science) of our vintage audio refurbishment comes in.

Why Vintage Audio Still Matters

In the golden era of hi-fi—roughly the mid-1960s through the early 1980s—companies like Marantz, McIntosh, Pioneer, Sansui, and Technics were engaged in an arms race of build quality. This was before cost-cutting plastics and disposable designs; amplifiers were over-engineered, receivers were works of art, and turntables were precision instruments.

Owning one wasn’t just about sound; it was about status and permanence. These machines were built to last a lifetime—or two. The irony? Decades later, they often do, provided they’re given the care they deserve.

The Philosophy of Refurbishment

Refurbishment is not just about fixing; it’s about preserving authenticity while ensuring reliability. The goal is to keep that lush, analog character alive without compromising safety or sound quality.

Some enthusiasts chase museum-level originality—keeping every factory component in place. Others opt for sympathetic modernization, upgrading parts that never existed in the ’70s to improve performance. Both approaches can be valid; it depends on your vision.

The Turntable Store refurbishing process.. step by step

Step 1: The Initial Encounter

When we first meet a 40-year-old amplifier, we resist the urge to plug it in right away. That dusty Marantz 2270 might look gorgeous, but old electrolytics and brittle insulation can short instantly under full voltage.

Instead:

  • We inspect for corrosion, burnt resistors, and leaking capacitors.
  • We use a Variac (variable transformer) to bring up voltage slowly, reforming capacitors rather than shocking them back to life.
  • We check fuses—not just for continuity but for correct ratings.

Tip: A faint musty smell? That’s often the scent of old phenolic boards, not trouble. But a burnt smell? That’s trouble.


Step 2: Deep Cleaning & Control Detox

Dust is the enemy of good sound, that is why we clean the interior carefully with compressed air and a soft brush.

The real magic comes with switches and potentiometers. Over decades, oxidation builds up, causing scratchy controls and dropouts. A deep contact clean in each pot and switch, followed by vigorous cycling, often restores silky-smooth operation.

Step 3: Electrical Resurrection

This is where science meets art:

  • Capacitors: Electrolytic caps often need some attention. We replace out-of-spec caps with high-quality modern equivalents (Nichicon, Panasonic), avoiding over-capacitance unless the power supply can handle it.
  • Resistors: Carbon comp resistors drift over decades. Measure and replace out-of-spec parts.
  • Transistors: Certain vintage transistors (e.g., 2SC458) are notorious for noise. We do swap defective ones for modern low-noise equivalents.
  • Relays & Lamps: Speaker relays oxidize; replace or clean contacts. Dial lamps? Upgrade to warm LEDs for a factory glow without the heat.


Step 4: Cosmetic Glory

Refinishing the walnut cabinet can transform a unit. We do use real wood oil or Danish oil, not polyurethane. We clean the glass dial carefully; those silkscreened letters are fragile.

Knobs? We polish with metal cleaner, but never use abrasives on anodized aluminum.

Faceplate lettering? We avoid harsh chemicals—just mild soap and a microfiber cloth.


Step 5: Calibration & Sonic Check

After the repair and cleaning, it’s time to dial in the performance:

  • We do adjust bias and DC offset on amplifiers for stable operation.
  • On turntables, we re-lube bearings, replace belts, and check speed accuracy.
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When done right, the result is astonishing: a sound that breathes—liquid mids, velvet highs, and bass with a tactile presence that modern gear rarely matches.


Our promise for Audiophile-Level Results

  • We Avoid Cheap Parts: That $5 eBay capacitor kit? Hard pass. We use reputable brands.
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  • We Upgrade Discreetly: If we must modernize (like adding gold-plated RCA jacks), we keep it tasteful and reversible.


Why It’s Worth It

The payoff isn’t just sonic—it’s emotional. Restoring a 1970s Marantz or Sansui is like bringing a classic car back to life. Every glowing dial lamp, every smooth rotation of a volume knob, connects you to an era when music mattered enough to build machines like this.

And when you drop the needle on your favorite record and hear that warm, enveloping sound, you’ll know: this wasn’t just a repair. It was a resurrection.

We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return. 

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at theturntablestore@gmail.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: 

The Turntable Store
45 Market Square
Manheim PA 17545

If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return question at theturntablestore@gmail.com.


Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like turntable needles and custom products (such as special orders or personalized items). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item. 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.

Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.

European Union 14 day cooling off period
Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at theturntablestore@gmail.com.
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