Releases

ReleaseArtistFormatTracksCountry/DateLabelCatalog#Barcode
Hip Hop Soul PartyCut Killer2×CD16 + 15
MCA France0602478400223
CB4Various ArtistsCD12
  • US1993-03-02
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10758
Promo Only: Urban Series, December 1994Various ArtistsCD18
Promo Only[none]
Hot Hits Pop Volume 15Various ArtistsCD14
  • -1994
PantherVarious ArtistsCD18
  • US1995-05-02
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 525 479-2731452547927
Pure Swing TwoVarious ArtistsCD20
  • GB1995-05-26
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 985018272000227
More! Bump n’ GrindVarious ArtistsCD20
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 112860008811128623
The City Jam CompilationVarious ArtistsCD18
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)525 599-2731452559920
Summer SwingVarious ArtistsCD20
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 40687 2 1, VTCD 53724384068721
PantherVarious ArtistsCD18
0521258902842
Hip Hop Soul Party, Volume 2Cut Killer2×CD18 + 16
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 840470602478404726
Groove StationVarious Artists2×CD18 + 19
  • DE1996-08-12
Polystar (Germany)535 756-2731453575622
Get on the BusVarious ArtistsCD14
  • US1996-10-08
Interscope RecordsINTD-90089
The Mother of All Swing AlbumsVarious Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • IE1996-10-25
  • GB1996-10-25
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2877, TCD28775014469528772
Hit Explosion 1996, Volume 10Various Artists2×CD19 + 20
Double FunCD 200050
Promo Only: Mainstream Radio, November 1996Various ArtistsCD20
Promo Only[none]
Smooth Luv: The Ultimate R&B Love Songs CollectionVarious ArtistsCD12
  • US1996-11-05
EMI-Capitol Special Markets7243-8-54548-2-0, E2-54548724385454820
Bravo Hits 15Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • DE1996-11-15
Warner Special Marketing (Germany)9548-34869-2095483486922
Just the Best, Vol. 10Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • DE1996-11-18
Polystar (Germany)535 959-2731453595927
Rapper's Paradise IIVarious Artists2×CD18 + 17
  • DE1996-11-18
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD70022602507002220
The Braun MTV Eurochart ’96, Volume 11Various ArtistsCD21
MTV Music Entertainment (Holland)95-520-791-01724382781226
Hip Hop Soul Party IIICut Killer2×CD18 + 16
MCA France0602478408120
Get Me HomeFoxy BrownCD4
Def Jam Recordings (US)0341731457406120
Ill Na NaFoxy BrownCD13
Rush Associated Labels314 533 684-2731453368422
Sonic Dancepower VIIVarious ArtistsCD20
Jive (Jive Records imprint)5157125013705157127
Sonic Dancepower VII (partially mixed)Various ArtistsCD18
  • -1996
Jive (Jive Records imprint)5157125013705157127
Ill Na NaFoxy BrownCD13
Rush Associated Labels533 684-2731453368422
The Very Best Of Pure SwingVarious Artists3×CD20 + 20 + 20
Pump Records (funk/soul sublabel of Quality Records)DINCD1005018272004621
Top 96: Die besten Hits des JahresVarious Artists2×CD19 + 20
731455304022
Phat Jams in the Mix, Vol. 4DJ Spicy IceCD16
Hit Explosion 1997, Volume 5Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
Double FunCD 05009750505055597
Steel: Music From and Inspired by the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsCD12
  • US1997-07-29
Qwest Records, Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)9 46678-2093624667827
ESPN Presents: Jock Jams, Volume 3Various ArtistsCD22
  • US1997-09-09
Tommy Boy (imprint, bearing the Tommy Boy logo)TBCD 1214016998121429
Soul Food Soundtrack: Music From the “Soul Food” Motion PictureVarious ArtistsCD13
  • US1997-09-16
LaFace Records73008-26041-2730082604123
Touch My Soul: The Finest of Black Music, Vol. 9Various Artists2×CD19 + 19
  • DE1997-09-22
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 50783 2743215078326
Soul Food Soundtrack: Music From the “Soul Food” Motion PictureVarious ArtistsCD13
  • JP1997-10-22
BMG JapanBVCA-7344988017073971
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1Jay-ZCD16
  • XE1997-10-27
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), Northwestside, Roc‐A‐Fella Records7432155867 2743215586722
The Best of Dance 97: The Years Greatest Dance AnthemsVarious Artists2×CD22 + 22
  • GB1997-10-27
Telstar TVTTVCD29295014469529298
Dance Machine 13Various ArtistsCD24
Podis ("un label PolyGram")191 909.23259119190929
The Braun MTV Eurochart '97, Volume 10Various ArtistsCD21
MTV Music Entertainment (Holland)95-520-791-01724382781226
The Greatest Hits of 1997Various Artists2×CD21 + 21
  • GB1997-11-03
Telstar TVTTVCD29385014469529380
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1Jay‐ZCD14
  • CA1997-11-04
Def Jam Recordings (US), Roc‐A‐Fella Records314 536 392-2777495295609
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1Jay‐ZCD14
  • US1997-11-04
Roc‐A‐Fella Records536392731453639225
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 (clean)Jay‐ZCD14
  • US1997-11-04
Roc‐A‐Fella Records536426731453642621
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1Jay‐ZCD14
  • XE1997-11-04
Northwestside74321 52869 2, 7432152869 2743215286929
A Perfect LoveVarious Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • GB1997-11-08
Global Television, Warner.ESPRADCD805029243008029
New Soul GroovesVarious Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • GB1997-11-16
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TTVCD29475014469529472
The Black Christmas AlbumVarious Artists2×CD16 + 17
  • DE1997-11-17
RTL, Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)UMD 70063602507006327
MTV Party to Go ’98Various ArtistsCD14
  • US1997-11-25
Tommy Boy (imprint, bearing the Tommy Boy logo)TBCD 1234016998123423
Bravo: The Hits 97Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • DE1997-11-28
Electrola Media, EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Warner Special Marketing (Germany)7243 8 23984 2 4724382398424
Arena presents Transatlantic: The Sound of Urban LivingVarious ArtistsCD15
Arena (British monthly magazine), Tommy HilfigerARENA 01[none]
Hot Tracks 15th Anniversary Collectors Edition (part 1)Various Artists17×CD9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 5
Hot Tracks (DJ use only promotional label)HTA15000C[none]
Promo Only: Urban Radio, January 1998Various ArtistsCD17
Promo Only[none]
No Sweat (The Coolest R&B)Various ArtistsCD18
Jive (Jive Records imprint)05169625013705169625
Yo! MTV RapsVarious ArtistsCD12
Def Jam Recordings (US)314 534 746-2
Prinzessin Fantaghiro, Vol. 2Various ArtistsCD19
Warner Special Marketing (Germany)3984-21044-2639842104425
Total Def Jam: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsCD18
Def Jam Recordings (US)536 072-2731453607224
Most Wanted Music 2Various ArtistsCD18
Most Wanted Entertainment AB, Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)553338-2731455333824
Hit Express, Vol. 3Various ArtistsCD20
Podis ("un label PolyGram")555 010-2731455501025
Heart & Soul (40 Smooth Soul Grooves)Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)555 063-2731455506327
Best of Black ’97Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
Polystar (Germany)555 295-2731455529524
Bravo: The Hits ’97Various Artists2×CD19 + 20
Warner Strategic Marketing7243 8 23984 2 4724382398424
Smash Hits 98Various Artists2×CD22 + 19
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 44802 2 6, VTCD 164, VTCD164724384480226
L’Année rap 1997Various ArtistsCD18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 451002 20724384510022
Booom ’97: 38 explosive HitsVarious Artists2×CD19 + 19
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)74321447622743214476222
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1Jay‐ZCD17
Northwestside, Roc‐A‐Fella Records7432155989 2743215598923
Hamilton: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsCD18
Antenna Records (Swedish label)ANTENNA 12, ANTENNA-127320470012956
Soul Food Soundtrack: Music From the “Soul Food” Motion PictureVarious ArtistsCD13
LaFace RecordsARCD 6041777495156849
Comet: Die Hits der SiegerVarious ArtistsCD19
Warner Special Marketing (Germany)CA 851095483570522
The Biggest Hits of 97Various ArtistsCD18
BMG Records AfricaCDBSP(WF)30406007124232632
Rising Stars (Der Exklusive Mix: Neues aus Pop, Soul, Rock und Dancefloor)Various ArtistsCD18
M.A.R.X. Entertainment Group, Max (magazine)E700442-01, Zwei[none]
Black & Beautiful, Volume 2Various Artists2×CD18 + 17
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 70041602507004125
New Soul U.S.A., Volume 2Various Artists2×CD16 + 15
EastWest Records America (this label only briefly used between 1990–91, please read annotations before use)MCD 84148602478414824
This Year’s Love (Now and Forever)Various Artists2×CD19 + 19
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MOODCD545099748907028
Most Wanted Music 5Various ArtistsCD20
Greatest Hits Entertainment HBMWMCD 5731455534221
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1Jay‐ZCD14
Roc‐A‐Fella RecordsP2 36392
Hit Box, Volume 13Various ArtistsCD18
Sony Music MediaSMM 488267 2
The Mother of All Swing IIVarious Artists2×CD20 + 20
Telstar TVTTVCD28965014469528963
The Greatest Hits of 1997Various Artists2×Cassette21 + 21
Telstar TVTTVMC 29385014469329386
Hit Machine, Vol. 2Various ArtistsCD18
Versailles (French label)VER 489430 25099748943026
Now! 2Various ArtistsCD17
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)WTVD 35296095483529629
feelings…Various ArtistsCD18
EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint)743892330083
Slow Jams - 18 Mellow Flava'sVarious Artists(unknown)19
Most Wanted 1997Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
Radioactive Chartbusters, Volume 3Various Artists(unknown)16
Pure Energy, Volume 5Various ArtistsCD23
  • CA1998-01-01
SPG MusicSPG 1998773848199822
Black & Beautiful, Volume 4Various Artists2×CD20 + 19
  • DE1998-01-19
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), Warner Special Marketing (Germany)UMD 70065602507006525
The Soul Album IIVarious Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • GB1998-01-26
Virgin TVVTDCD 165724384480523
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1Jay‐ZCD16
  • DE1998-01-26
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)743215586722
Touch My Soul: The Finest of Black Music, Vol. 10Various Artists2×CD19 + 19
  • DE1998-02-02
743215438427
Party Over Here 98Various ArtistsCD13
  • US1998-02-03
Elektra Entertainment (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01)62088-2075596208826
I Get LonelyJanetCD3
  • US1998-02-24
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 38631 2 9, V25D-38631724383863129
I Get LonelyJanetCD5
  • US1998-02-24
JDJ Entertainment, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 38632 2 8, V25H-38632724383863228
Hit Explosion ’98, Volume 2Various Artists2×CD20 + 21
Double Fun10202000298
I Get LonelyJanetCD5
  • GB1998-03-23
JDJ Entertainment, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 94948 2 2, VSCDT 1683724389494822
Hav Plenty: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsCD13
  • US1998-06-09
BK 69356074646935620
Fresh Hits 98Various Artists2×Cassette20 + 20
  • GB1998-06-22
Global TelevisionMOODC595099749142046
Fresh Hits 98Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • GB1998-06-22
Global TelevisionMOODCD595099749142022
Now That’s What I Call Music! 40Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • GB1998-08-03
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)7243 4 96242 2 1, CDNOW 400724349624221
Just the Best 3/98Various Artists2×CD21 + 21
  • DE1998-08-03
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 59994 2743215999423
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