I just bought one from Ebay but how can I tell if it is real and not a bootleg? Was this on NPG records?

I don't know, mine's a homemade copy. It should be obvious though, if it's real. What's making you question it?

pkidwell said:

Yes it was on NPG Records.

But that won't necessarily tell you whether it's a boot (or pirate) - or not.

1. How many tracks are on it?
2. Tracklisting?
3. Any catalogue numbering / lettering?
4. Any stated country of manufacture?
5. Quality / images on cover and liner?
6. Colour of disc.

If you can provide these details then that should help.
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i have a 15 track version unopened for sale,,,, 150 buxx

langebleu said:

It's getting like antiques road-show around here
"Hmmm, an original Black Album vinyl edition - Oh yes, if you look here, you can see the catalogue number on the bottom, see? If it was in it's sealed wrapper, it would be worth £200, but in this condition, at auction, I would say £100, £150 for insurance purposes. But a lovely heirloom for your children, thanks for bringing it in... Next! Ah, the Goldnigga album, first pressing..."

metalorange said:

"Yes ... now that would be worth something, Madam, but unfortunately it appears to have been signed by Tony M".
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It has 15 tracks but no numbers anywhere and the disc itself looks odd. It says NPG and then right under that is says "the NEWPOWERGENERATION" upside down. The inner booklet is two pages with nothing in the middle. Thanks for your help

My NPGMC bought version has:

• 15 tracks
  
• A 4 panel foldout booklet with the lyrics to GoldNigga and 2Gether
  
• No code numbers whatsoever
  
• Golden CD with printed tracklist and,yes, the NEW POWER GENERATION upside down
  

pkidwell said:

Pirate - an original has a fold out "booklet" with the lyrics to Gold Nigga on one side and 2Gether on the other.
Also, a legit 15 track version has ZOMAX OPTICAL-PLYMOUTH MN-Z10054 05651 >1005< etched on the inner ring of the disc.

Mine's got a hell of a nice thigh on the cover.

Thanks.....I got a pirate version but the sound is still nice.

I just saw one that has 16 tracks..."Guess Who's Knockin'" which doesn't seem to be included in the other ones I've seen.
What's the story with that?

jone70 said:

It was on an early pressing. It was removed on later editions as it contains a sample of a Wings song and I guess they couldn't be bothered with all the royalty issues.

metalorange said:

So would the 16 track one be considered "original"? Is it more difficult to find than a 15 track album?

Also, if you look up the album on allmusic.com it lists 21 tracks:

Goldnigga, Pt. 1
Guess Who's Knocking
Oilcan
Segue
Deuce and a Quarter
Segue
Black MF in the House
Goldnigga, Pt. 2
Goldies Parade
Segue
Gether
Segue
Call the Law
Johnny
Segue
Goldnigga, Pt. 3
12 Inch Mix
Interview
Enlightenment
Jeep Mix
Instrumental

what's that all about?

pkidwell said:

There are two official 16 track versions (without barcode, label and manufacturing info) that have teh following in the inner ring of the discs:

Version 1: A logo of a circle with an A in it, "Disque Americ" "01S02GOLDNIGGA", under the Compact Disc logo it says "Made In Canada (This is the first pressing of the "GoldNigga" CD which was sold on various 1993 ACT II gigs in Europe and through 1-800-New Funk...)

Version 2: "MFG BY CINRAM USA NPG-GN 1019-12" (This was the second pressing sold at the NPG stores and 1-800-New Funk...)

Version 3: 15 track version that has the following in the inner ring: "ZOMAX OPTICAL-PLYMOUTH MN-Z10054 05651" (This is the third pressing that was sold online and through the NPG Stores...)

Neversin.

jone70 said:

That's a pirate/bootleg which has the "2gether" single tacked to the end of the cd...

Neversin.

did someone say they have the black album on vinyl for sale?????