Madonna – American Life
Label: |
Warner Bros. Records – 9362-48439-1 |
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Format: |
Vinyl
, LP
Vinyl
, LP, 45 RPM
All Media
, Album, Reissue, Stereo
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Country: |
Europe |
Released: |
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Genre: |
Pop |
Style: |
Electroclash |
Tracklist
| A1 | American Life | 4:58 | |
| A2 | Hollywood | 4:24 | |
| A3 | I'm So Stupid | 4:08 | |
| B1 | Love Profusion | 3:38 | |
| B2 | Nobody Knows Me | 4:39 | |
| B3 | Nothing Fails | 4:49 | |
| C1 | Intervention | 4:54 | |
| C2 | X-Static Process | 3:49 | |
| C3 | Mother And Father | 4:33 | |
| D1 | Die Another Day (From The MGM Motion Picture Die Another Day) | 4:38 | |
| D2 | Easy Ride | 5:05 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Maverick Recording Company
- Record Company – Warner Music Group
- Marketed By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Copyright © – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Made By – Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
- Published By – WB Music Corp.
- Published By – Webo Girl Publishing, Inc.
- Published By – 1000 Lights Music Ltd.
- Published By – Universal - Polygram International Publishing, Inc.
- Published By – Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
- Published By – Montster Worldwide Music
- Mixed At – Olympic Studios
- Mixed At – Westlake Audio
- Mastered At – Metropolis Studios
- Engineered At – Air Lyndhurst Hall
- Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – B380030
- Lacquer Cut At – Future Disc
Credits
- Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Michel Colombier
- Art Direction, Design [Package] – M/M (Paris)
- Engineer [Assistant, Olympic Studios] – Rob Haggett
- Engineer [Assistant, Sarm West] – Tim Lambert
- Engineer [Assistant, Sony Studios London] – Tom Hannen
- Engineer [Assistant, Westlake Audio] – Jeff Kanan
- Engineer [Protools] – Paul "P-Dub" Walton*
- Engineer [Strings] – Geoff Foster
- Guitar – Mirwais Ahmadzaï (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to C3, D2)
- Management – Caresse Henry
- Mastered By – Tim Young
- Mixed By – Mark "Spike" Stent*
- Photography By – Craig McDean
- Producer – Mirwais Ahmadzaï
- Programmed By – Mirwais Ahmadzaï
- Written-By – Stuart Price (tracks: C2)
Notes
Maverick Recording Company.
Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc. Warner Music Group, An AOL Time Warner Company. © ℗ 2003 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Made in by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
Published by WB Music Corp./Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. . by WB Music Corp. ASCAP/1000 Lights Music Ltd.
Except:
"Nothing Fails" [...]. Published by WB Music Corp./Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. . by WB Music Corp. ASCAP/Universal-PolyGram Int. Publishing, Inc. ASCAP
"X-Static Process" [...]. Published by WB Music Corp./Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. . by WB Music Corp. ASCAP/Warner Chappell Music (UK) Ltd.
"Easy Ride" [...]. Published by WB Music Corp./Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. . by WB Music Corp. ASCAP./Montster Worldwide Music ASCAP
Mixed at Olympic Studios and Westlake Audio [...]. Mastered at Metropolis Studios, London [...].
Strings Engineer: [...] at Air Lindhurst Studios, UK
Management: [...] - Caliente Management
Special thanks to Mirwais and Spike for all of their hard work, dedication and love. To Monte Pittman and Stuart Price for good vibes and cool shoes.
To P-Dub for letting me borrow his computers at whim. To Gibson for my bitchin' new guitars.
To Eitan Yardeni and the Berg family for wisdom and guidance in all matters. To Shari Goldschmidt for always doing the dirty work with a smile on her face.
To Angela Becker for going above and beyond the call of duty. Extra special thanks to Caresse Henry for exemplary behavior under pressure at all times.
And the most special of all thanks to the Mister for shining his light in my direction. xxxxxx
Issued in a matte gatefold sleeve. Generic die-cut inner sleeves with rounded corners.
Although correctly spelled on the label, "Nothing Fails" is misspelled as "Nothing Falls" on the sleeve.
Similar to Madonna - American Life but disc two plays at 45 rpm. Disc two does not have the 1-48439-C FDS-I in the runout.
On side A: matrix B380030-01 A2 is stamped and 1-48439-A FDS-I is etched.
On side B: matrix B380030-01 B2 is stamped and 1-48439-B FDS-I is etched.
On side C: matrix is etched.
On side D: matrix is stamped.
Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc. Warner Music Group, An AOL Time Warner Company. © ℗ 2003 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Made in by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
Published by WB Music Corp./Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. . by WB Music Corp. ASCAP/1000 Lights Music Ltd.
Except:
"Nothing Fails" [...]. Published by WB Music Corp./Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. . by WB Music Corp. ASCAP/Universal-PolyGram Int. Publishing, Inc. ASCAP
"X-Static Process" [...]. Published by WB Music Corp./Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. . by WB Music Corp. ASCAP/Warner Chappell Music (UK) Ltd.
"Easy Ride" [...]. Published by WB Music Corp./Webo Girl Publishing, Inc. . by WB Music Corp. ASCAP./Montster Worldwide Music ASCAP
Mixed at Olympic Studios and Westlake Audio [...]. Mastered at Metropolis Studios, London [...].
Strings Engineer: [...] at Air Lindhurst Studios, UK
Management: [...] - Caliente Management
Special thanks to Mirwais and Spike for all of their hard work, dedication and love. To Monte Pittman and Stuart Price for good vibes and cool shoes.
To P-Dub for letting me borrow his computers at whim. To Gibson for my bitchin' new guitars.
To Eitan Yardeni and the Berg family for wisdom and guidance in all matters. To Shari Goldschmidt for always doing the dirty work with a smile on her face.
To Angela Becker for going above and beyond the call of duty. Extra special thanks to Caresse Henry for exemplary behavior under pressure at all times.
And the most special of all thanks to the Mister for shining his light in my direction. xxxxxx
Issued in a matte gatefold sleeve. Generic die-cut inner sleeves with rounded corners.
Although correctly spelled on the label, "Nothing Fails" is misspelled as "Nothing Falls" on the sleeve.
Similar to Madonna - American Life but disc two plays at 45 rpm. Disc two does not have the 1-48439-C FDS-I in the runout.
On side A: matrix B380030-01 A2 is stamped and 1-48439-A FDS-I is etched.
On side B: matrix B380030-01 B2 is stamped and 1-48439-B FDS-I is etched.
On side C: matrix is etched.
On side D: matrix is stamped.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (String): 093624843917
- Barcode (Text): 0 9362-48439-1 7
- Label Code: LC 01485
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): B380030-01 A2 1-48439-A FDS-I
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): B380030-01 B2 1-48439-B FDS-I
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side C): B380030-02 C6 12
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side D): B380030-02 D4
Other Versions (5 of 121)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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| American Life (CD, Album, Enhanced, Explicit) | Warner Bros. Records | 9362-48439-2 | Europe | 2003 | |||
| American Life (CD, Album, Enhanced, Box Set, Limited Edition) | Warner Bros. Records | 48440-2, 48440-2 (#1) | US | 2003 | |||
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American Life (CD, Album, Enhanced) | Warner Bros. Records | CDW 48439 | Canada | 2003 | ||
| American Life (2×LP, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | 9362-48439-1 | Europe | 2003 | |||
| American Life (CD, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | WPCR-22008 | Japan | 2003 |
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Reviews
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My copy actually sounds really amazing. Yes, there is some slight sibilance, but it rather seems like a deliberate production choice as part of the very electronic sound of this album.
All in all I‘m very impressed by this pressing. It sounds full, dynamic, heavy bass. The mixing also shows off the beautiful instrumentation way better than the cd or the digital version imo. -
So much sibillance on disc two. I'm also not a big fan of making disc two a different rpm when they could make the two run on the same speed. -
Edited 2 months agoNo issues to report on my copy, both discs sound great ! Having two different speeds is a weird choice and “Nothing Fails” sounds a bit thin and sibilant tho. Recommend getting this 2012 reissue instead of the 2020 180 g reissue as it seems that one sounds horrendous. -
Edited 10 months agoThe little acoustic and electronic flourishes of Mirwais' production really shine on this. Bass punch with treble clarity. The only issue is slight sibilance which I believe was present on the original recording but is highlighted here ('Nothing Fails' is particularly bad). -
Edited one year agoThe quality of the disc is excellent! What a good surprise! Madonna's vocals are incredible and different from anything she's ever done! The only bizarre thing is that disc two is at 45rpm. I really didn't understand... -
Edited one year agoI have gotta point out the fact this album is approx. 50 min and splitting it into 2 records makes it annoying to the listener that needs to flip the record every 3 songs. Maybe a 4-4-3 combination and an etched side would have been better, or a side of demos/b-sides etc. The packaging is sturdy with a nice gatefold, but i'd appreciate a lyric sheet or bonuses like a review of the album and the story behind it by Madonna or the producer.
The pressing is good, no pops or cracks, but there is noticeable sibilance throughout the record that could have been originated from the microphones used in the production, overall much better than the CD, sounds very punchy.
As for the songs, this ain't a pop record but it sounds so different and interesting and every time I listen, I notice new elements i haven't noticed before. There are "conventional" pop songs like "American Life", "Hollywood" and "Love Profusion" which of course are my favs off this album. A hidden gem is heartfelt "Mother and Father" but I'd wish Madonna's vocals weren't pitched up. -
Sounds absolutely beautiful on my turntable. I don't care about the 45 RPM speed of the second record.
One of her best albums to date that still sounds fresh in 2023. Very underrated. -
The 2012 vinyl version is a nice reissue with beautifull sound on every side. It could be annoying that the speed is different on side C and D but I really don't care.. it only needs a little attention when you put it on.
Interesting that I just started to dig Madonna after 33 years. I never thought that I will like any song from her beside Frozen and a coulple others but the fact is that I just started to like this 20 year old album. The production of the whole stuff is amazing, and I just find it quiete funny that all the stupid album rankings put this record to one of the last places in Madonna's collection.
Well... analise this boys and girls, this album is one of her best work. Maybe the bravest, most honest thing she ever did. I am happy that I found it for myself and I gues she will never be on the same shelf for me like my favourite singers and songwriters but I really appriciate this album. No words can describe how much strength is in the last song especially when you are in the age and time of having or bulding your family. However, the song Mother and Father is much better in acoustic version. That is the only thing I miss from this release. -
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