Beck – Midnite Vultures

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Label:	DGC – 0694904852
Format:	CD , Album, HDCD , Digipak
Country:	Canada
Released:	Nov 23, 1999
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Disco

Tracklist

1	Sexx Laws Arranged By [Horns] – Beck Hansen Backing Vocals – Valerie Pinkton* Banjo – Herb Peterson* Bass – JMJ* Co-producer, Engineer – Mickey Petralia Guitar – SH* Mixed By – Michael Patterson* Pedal Steel Guitar – Jay Dee Maness Programmed By – Mickey Petralia Synthesizer, Piano, Tambourine, Shaker – RJMJ* Trombone – DR* Trumpet – JB* Vocals, Keyboards – BH* Arranged By [Horns] – Beck Hansen Backing Vocals – Valerie Pinkton* Banjo – Herb Peterson* Bass – JMJ* Co-producer, Engineer – Mickey Petralia Guitar – SH* Mixed By – Michael Patterson* Pedal Steel Guitar – Jay Dee Maness Programmed By – Mickey Petralia Synthesizer, Piano, Tambourine, Shaker – RJMJ* Trombone – DR* Trumpet – JB* Vocals, Keyboards – BH*	3:39
2	Nicotine & Gravy Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – David Campbell Backing Vocals – Valerie Pinkton* Banjo – Herb Peterson* Bass, Synthesizer [F/X] – JMJ* Cello – Larry Corbett Co-producer, Engineer – Mickey Petralia Engineer [Strings] – Robert Caranza* Mixed By – Michael Patterson* Programmed By – Mickey Petralia Scratches – D.J. Swamp* Synthesizer, Clavinet, Piano – RJMJ* Tenor Saxophone – DB* Trombone – DR* Trumpet – JB* Viola – David Campbell Violin – Joel Derouin Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer, Piano – BH* Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – David Campbell Backing Vocals – Valerie Pinkton* Banjo – Herb Peterson* Bass, Synthesizer [F/X] – JMJ* Cello – Larry Corbett Co-producer, Engineer – Mickey Petralia Engineer [Strings] – Robert Caranza* Mixed By – Michael Patterson* Programmed By – Mickey Petralia Scratches – D.J. Swamp* Synthesizer, Clavinet, Piano – RJMJ* Tenor Saxophone – DB* Trombone – DR* Trumpet – JB* Viola – David Campbell Violin – Joel Derouin Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer, Piano – BH*	5:13
3	Mixed Bizness Arranged By [Horns] – Beck Hansen Co-producer, Engineer – Tony Hoffer Drums – JW* Engineer [Additional] – Mickey Petralia Guitar – SH* Guitar [Wah] – Tony Hoffer Mixed By – Tony Hoffer Programmed By – Tony Hoffer Synthesizer, Vocoder, Backing Vocals, Shaker – JMJ* Tenor Saxophone – DB* Trombone – DR* Trumpet – JB* Vocals, Vocoder – BH* Arranged By [Horns] – Beck Hansen Co-producer, Engineer – Tony Hoffer Drums – JW* Engineer [Additional] – Mickey Petralia Guitar – SH* Guitar [Wah] – Tony Hoffer Mixed By – Tony Hoffer Programmed By – Tony Hoffer Synthesizer, Vocoder, Backing Vocals, Shaker – JMJ* Tenor Saxophone – DB* Trombone – DR* Trumpet – JB* Vocals, Vocoder – BH*	4:11
4	Get Real Paid Backing Vocals [Chorus] – Valerie Pinkton* Bass – JMJ* Co-producer, Engineer – Tony Hoffer Mixed By – Tony Hoffer Programmed By – Tony Hoffer Sound Designer [Intro] – Tony Hoffer Synthesizer, Choir – RJMJ* Vocals, Synthesizer, Choir – BH* Backing Vocals [Chorus] – Valerie Pinkton* Bass – JMJ* Co-producer, Engineer – Tony Hoffer Mixed By – Tony Hoffer Programmed By – Tony Hoffer Sound Designer [Intro] – Tony Hoffer Synthesizer, Choir – RJMJ* Vocals, Synthesizer, Choir – BH*	4:20
5	Hollywood Freaks Backing Vocals – Valerie Pinkton* Bass – JMJ* Chorus [Gang] – Arroyo Bombers Edited By [Additional], Programmed By [Additional] – Tony Hoffer Engineer, Programmed By – The Dust Brothers Mixed By – Michael Patterson* Producer – The Dust Brothers Scratches – The Dust Brothers Synthesizer – RJMJ* Vocals, Synthesizer [Bass] – BH* Written-By – Mike Simpson Backing Vocals – Valerie Pinkton* Bass – JMJ* Chorus [Gang] – Arroyo Bombers Edited By [Additional], Programmed By [Additional] – Tony Hoffer Engineer, Programmed By – The Dust Brothers Mixed By – Michael Patterson* Producer – The Dust Brothers Scratches – The Dust Brothers Synthesizer – RJMJ* Vocals, Synthesizer [Bass] – BH* Written-By – Mike Simpson	4:00
6	Peaches & Cream Arranged By [Horns] – Beck Hansen Bass, Percussion, Handclaps – JMJ* Choir [Outro] – Arroyo Tabernacle Mens Chorale Co-producer – Mickey Petralia Mixed By – Michael Patterson* Programmed By – Mickey Petralia Synthesizer, Organ, Percussion, Handclaps – RJMJ* Tenor Saxophone – DB* Trombone – DR* Trumpet – JB* Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Handclaps – BH* Arranged By [Horns] – Beck Hansen Bass, Percussion, Handclaps – JMJ* Choir [Outro] – Arroyo Tabernacle Mens Chorale Co-producer – Mickey Petralia Mixed By – Michael Patterson* Programmed By – Mickey Petralia Synthesizer, Organ, Percussion, Handclaps – RJMJ* Tenor Saxophone – DB* Trombone – DR* Trumpet – JB* Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Handclaps – BH*	4:54
7	Broken Train Bass, Percussion – JMJ* Co-producer, Engineer – Mickey Petralia Drums – JW* Mixed By – Mickey Petralia Programmed By – Mickey Petralia Synthesizer, Clavinet, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar – RJMJ* Vocals, Guitar, Marimba, Keyboards, Harmonica, Backing Vocals – BH* Bass, Percussion – JMJ* Co-producer, Engineer – Mickey Petralia Drums – JW* Mixed By – Mickey Petralia Programmed By – Mickey Petralia Synthesizer, Clavinet, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar – RJMJ* Vocals, Guitar, Marimba, Keyboards, Harmonica, Backing Vocals – BH*	4:11
8	Milk & Honey Bass, Other [Hammer-ons] – JMJ* Co-producer, Engineer – Tony Hoffer Drums – JW* Electric Guitar [Outro] – Johnny Marr Guitar [Chorus], Other [Broken Furniture] – Tony Hoffer Mixed By – Tony Hoffer Programmed By – Tony Hoffer Scratches – D.J. Swamp* Synthesizer, Piano, Guitar [Bridge], Electronic Drums, Clavinet, Vocoder – RJMJ* Vocals, Synthesizer, Acoustic Guitar [Outro], Vocoder – BH* Written-By – Buzz Clifford Bass, Other [Hammer-ons] – JMJ* Co-producer, Engineer – Tony Hoffer Drums – JW* Electric Guitar [Outro] – Johnny Marr Guitar [Chorus], Other [Broken Furniture] – Tony Hoffer Mixed By – Tony Hoffer Programmed By – Tony Hoffer Scratches – D.J. Swamp* Synthesizer, Piano, Guitar [Bridge], Electronic Drums, Clavinet, Vocoder – RJMJ* Vocals, Synthesizer, Acoustic Guitar [Outro], Vocoder – BH* Written-By – Buzz Clifford	5:20
9	Beautiful Way Backing Vocals – Beth Orton Co-producer, Engineer, Programmed By – Mickey Petralia Guitar [Fills In Bridge] – SH* Keyboards, Tambourine – RJMJ* Mixed By – Mickey Petralia Pedal Steel Guitar – Jay Dee Maness Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Harmonica – BH* Backing Vocals – Beth Orton Co-producer, Engineer, Programmed By – Mickey Petralia Guitar [Fills In Bridge] – SH* Keyboards, Tambourine – RJMJ* Mixed By – Mickey Petralia Pedal Steel Guitar – Jay Dee Maness Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Harmonica – BH*	5:43
10	Pressure Zone Bass, Noises – JMJ* Co-producer, Engineer, Sound Designer – Tony Hoffer Drums, Percussion – JW* Engineer [Additional] – Mickey Petralia Mixed By – Tony Hoffer Programmed By – Tony Hoffer Synthesizer, Piano, Backing Vocals, Tambourine, Shaker – RJMJ* Vocals, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards – BH* Bass, Noises – JMJ* Co-producer, Engineer, Sound Designer – Tony Hoffer Drums, Percussion – JW* Engineer [Additional] – Mickey Petralia Mixed By – Tony Hoffer Programmed By – Tony Hoffer Synthesizer, Piano, Backing Vocals, Tambourine, Shaker – RJMJ* Vocals, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards – BH*	3:07
11.1	Debra Backing Vocals – Steve Baxter Bass [Upright] – JMJ* Drums – JW* Guitar – SH* Horns – Steve Baxter Mixed By – Michael Patterson* Organ [Fender Rhodes] – RJMJ* Producer – The Dust Brothers Vocals – BH* Written-By – The Dust Brothers Backing Vocals – Steve Baxter Bass [Upright] – JMJ* Drums – JW* Guitar – SH* Horns – Steve Baxter Mixed By – Michael Patterson* Organ [Fender Rhodes] – RJMJ* Producer – The Dust Brothers Vocals – BH* Written-By – The Dust Brothers	5:43
11.2	(silence)	7:00
11.3	Midnite Vultures Bonus Noise	1:03

Companies, etc.

Distributed By – Universal Music
Manufactured By – Universal Music
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Geffen Records
Copyright © – Geffen Records
Published By – Cyanide Breathmint Music
Published By – BMG Songs, Inc.
Published By – Dust Brothers Music
Published By – MCA Music Publishing
Published By – EMI Hastings Catalog, Inc.
Published By – Pamoja Music
Published By – EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Recorded At – Soft Studios
Recorded At – P Labs
Mixed At – NRG Studios
Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
Glass Mastered At – Cinram

Credits

Engineer [2nd] – Steve Mixdorf
Mastered By – Chris Bellman
Performer [The Players] – Smokey Hormel (SH)*
Producer, Written-By – Beck Hansen

Notes

Initial 500,000 copies pressed in digipak format ("limited edition").
Later pressings issued in regular jewel case.

Recorded July 1998-June 1999 at Soft Studios except "Hollywood Freaks" and "Debra". Recorded at P Labs.
Mixed at NRG Studios.
Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles.

"Debra" contains elements of "My Love For You" by Ramsey Lewis written by Ed Greene.

"Milk And Honey" embodies a portion of "I See I Am" written by Buzz Clifford.

"Midnite Vultures Bonus Noise" is a hidden track.

Ed Greene's name is spelled in two different ways in the booklet. Also as Ed Green.

Not labeled as such, but is HDCD encoded.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 606949048525
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, mirrored): #991104XF 0694905272 L386 MFG BY CINRAM
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L386
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 6000
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2, mirrored (21 is stamped and unmirrored)): #991104XF 0694905272 L386 MFG BY CINRAM 21
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L386
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 6000

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Midnite Vultures (CD, Album)	Geffen Records	MVCF-24060	Japan	1999
	Midnite Vultures (CD, HDCD, Album, Limited Edition, Digipak)	DGC	0694904852	US	1999
Recently Edited	Midnite Vultures (CD, Album)	DGC	0694905272	Canada	1999
Recently Edited	Midnite Vultures (CD, Album)	Geffen Records	490 527-2	Argentina	1999
Recently Edited	Midnite Vultures (Cassette, Album)	DGC	0694904854	US	1999