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| 1 | Chinese DemocracyArranged By – Rose*, Tobias*, Beavan*Backing Vocals – Dizzy Reed, Tommy StinsonBass – Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrums – Frank FerrerEdited By [Axl's Main Vocals Re-edited], Engineer [Axl's Main Vocals Processed And Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEdited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Eric Caudieux, Sean BeavanEngineer [Additional Guitar Processing] – Chris PitmanEngineer [Axl's Main Vocals] – Critter*Guitar – Buckethead, Paul Tobias , Richard Fortus, Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Axl Rose, Chris Pitman, Dizzy ReedPerformer [Intro] – Caram Costanzo, Eric CaudieuxRecorded By [Axl's Main Vocals] – Sean BeavanSoloist, Guitar – Buckethead, Robin FinckVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Freese* |
4:43 |
| 2 | Shackler's RevengeArranged By – Rose*, Carroll*, Mantia*, Costanzo*, Scaturro*Bass – Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain Edited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Eric CaudieuxGuitar – Buckethead, Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Chris Pitman, Dizzy ReedProducer [Initial Production] – Bryan Mantia, Pete ScaturroSoloist, Guitar – Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Vocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Carroll*, Mantia*, Costanzo*, Scaturro* |
3:36 |
| 3 | BetterArranged By – Rose*, Finck*Arranged By [Drum Arrangement] – Brain , Caram Costanzo, Robin FinckBacking Vocals – Chris Pitman, Dizzy Reed, Tommy StinsonBass – Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain , Frank FerrerEdited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Eric Caudieux, Robin FinckGuitar – Buckethead, Paul Tobias , Richard Fortus, Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Chris Pitman, Dizzy Reed, Robin FinckProducer [Initial Production] – Robin FinckSoloist, Guitar – Buckethead, Robin FinckVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Finck* |
4:58 |
| 4 | Street Of DreamsArranged By – Rose*, Beavan*Arranged By [Drum Arrangement] – Brain , Josh FreeseArranged By [Orchestral Arrangement] – Dizzy Reed, Marco Beltrami, Paul BuckmasterBacking Vocals – Dizzy Reed, Tommy StinsonBass – Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain Edited By [Axl's Main Vocals Re-edited], Engineer [Axl's Main Vocals Processed And Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEdited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Eric Caudieux, Sean BeavanEdited By [Guitar Solos (Robin) Re-amped, Edited By], Engineer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEngineer [Axl's Main Vocals] – Critter*Engineer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Engineered By] – Critter*Guitar – Buckethead, Paul Tobias , Richard Fortus, Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Orchestra – Marco Beltrami, Paul BuckmasterPiano – Dizzy ReedProducer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Initially Produced By] – Sean BeavanRecorded By [Axl's Main Vocals] – Sean BeavanSoloist, Guitar – Buckethead, Robin FinckSynth [Synth Orchestra], Keyboards – Chris Pitman, Dizzy ReedVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Reed*, Stinson* |
4:46 |
| 5 | If The WorldAcoustic Guitar – BucketheadArranged By – Rose*, Pitman*Bass – Chris PitmanBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrum Machine [Additional MPC Drums], Drum Programming [Additional] – Eric CaudieuxDrum Machine [MPC Drums], Drum Programming – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain , Frank FerrerEdited By [Axl's Main Vocals Re-edited], Engineer [Axl's Main Vocals Processed And Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEdited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Chris Pitman, Eric Caudieux, Sean BeavanEdited By [Guitar Solos (Robin) Re-amped, Edited By], Engineer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEngineer [Axl's Main Vocals] – Critter*Engineer [Guitar Solos (Buckethead) Engineered By] – Critter*Guitar – Buckethead, Paul Tobias , Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Chris Pitman, Robin FinckPiano – Dizzy ReedProducer [Additional Production] – Chris PitmanProducer [Guitar Solos (Buckethead) Initially Produced By] – Sean BeavanProducer [Initial Production] – Chris Pitman, Sean BeavanRecorded By [Axl's Main Vocals] – Sean BeavanSoloist, Guitar – BucketheadSynthesizer [String Machine] – Chris PitmanTwelve-String Guitar – Chris PitmanVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Pitman* |
4:54 |
| 6 | There Was A TimeArranged By – Rose*, Costanzo*, Caudieux*, Beavan*Arranged By [Choir And Additional Horn Arrangements] – Axl Rose, Suzy Katayama*Arranged By [Drum Arrangement] – Axl Rose, Brain , Caram Costanzo, Chris Pitman, Josh FreeseArranged By [Orchestral Arrangement] – Axl Rose, Chris Pitman, Dizzy Reed, Marco Beltrami, Paul BuckmasterBacking Vocals – Chris Pitman, Dizzy Reed, Tommy StinsonBass – Tommy StinsonBass [Additional] – Chris PitmanBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain , Frank FerrerEdited By [Axl's Main Vocals Re-edited], Engineer [Axl's Main Vocals Processed And Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEdited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Billy Howerdel, Caram Costanzo, Eric Caudieux, Sean BeavanEdited By [Guitar Solos (Robin) Re-amped, Edited By], Engineer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEngineer [Axl's Main Vocals] – Critter*Engineer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Engineered By] – Critter*Guitar – Axl Rose, Buckethead, Paul Tobias , Richard Fortus, Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Axl Rose, Chris Pitman, Dizzy ReedMellotron, Drum Programming – Chris PitmanOrchestra – Marco Beltrami, Paul BuckmasterPiano – Paul Tobias Producer [Additional Production] – Chris PitmanProducer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Initially Produced By] – Sean BeavanRecorded By [Axl's Guitars] – Billy HowerdelRecorded By [Axl's Main Vocals] – Sean BeavanSoloist, Guitar – Buckethead, Robin FinckSynth [Synth Orchestra], Keyboards – Axl Rose, Chris Pitman, Dizzy ReedVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Reed*, Tobias* |
6:41 |
| 7 | Catcher In The RyeBacking Vocals, Vocals – Axl RoseBass – Tommy StinsonDrums – Brain Guitar – Paul Tobias , Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Chris Pitman, Dizzy ReedPiano – Axl RoseSoloist, Guitar – Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Written-By – Rose*, Tobias* |
5:52 |
| 8 | ScrapedArranged By – Rose*, Carroll*, Costanzo*Bass – Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain Edited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Eric CaudieuxGuitar – Buckethead, Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Chris Pitman, Dizzy ReedProducer [Initial Production] – Caram CostanzoSoloist, Guitar – Buckethead, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Vocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Carroll*, Costanzo* |
3:30 |
| 9 | Riad N' The BedouinsArranged By – Rose*, Beavan*, Stinson*Arranged By [Drum Arrangement] – Josh FreeseBacking Vocals – Dizzy Reed, Tommy StinsonBass – Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain Edited By [Axl's Main Vocals Re-edited], Engineer [Axl's Main Vocals Processed And Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEdited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Eric Caudieux, Sean BeavanEngineer [Axl's Main Vocals] – Critter*Guitar – Buckethead, Paul Tobias , Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Dizzy ReedRecorded By [Axl's Main Vocals] – Sean BeavanSoloist, Guitar – Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Soloist, Guitar [Outro] – BucketheadVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Stinson* |
4:10 |
| 10 | SorryAcoustic Guitar – Robin FinckArranged By – Rose*, Carroll*, Mantia*, Scaturro*Backing Vocals – Sebastian BachBass – Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain Edited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Eric Caudieux, Pete ScaturroEngineer [Additional Engineering], Producer [Initial Production] – Bryan Mantia, Pete ScaturroGuitar – Buckethead, Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Chris Pitman, Scaturro*Soloist, Guitar – BucketheadVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Carroll*, Mantia*, Scaturro* |
6:14 |
| 11 | I.R.S.Arranged By – Rose*, Tobias*, Beavan*Bass – Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrum Machine [MPC Drums], Drum Programming – Brain Drums – Brain , Frank FerrerEdited By [Axl's Main Vocals Re-edited], Engineer [Axl's Main Vocals Processed And Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEdited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Eric Caudieux, Sean BeavanEdited By [Guitar Solos (Robin) Re-amped, Edited By], Engineer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEngineer [Axl's Main Vocals] – Critter*Engineer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Engineered By] – Critter*Guitar – Buckethead, Paul Tobias , Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Dizzy ReedProducer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Initially Produced By] – Sean BeavanRecorded By [Axl's Main Vocals] – Sean BeavanSoloist, Guitar – Buckethead, Robin FinckVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Reed*, Tobias* |
4:28 |
| 12 | MadagascarArranged By – Rose*, Pitman*Arranged By [Drum Arrangement] – Brain , Chris PitmanArranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Axl Rose, Suzy Katayama*Arranged By [Initial Arrangement Suggestions] – YouthArranged By [Orchestral Arrangement] – Axl Rose, Chris Pitman, Dizzy Reed, Marco Beltrami, Paul BuckmasterBass – Chris Pitman, Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass], Drum Programming – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain Edited By [Axl's Main Vocals Re-edited], Engineer [Axl's Main Vocals Processed And Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEdited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Chris Pitman, Eric Caudieux, Sean BeavanEdited By [Guitar Solos (Robin) Re-amped, Edited By], Engineer [Guitar Solos (Robin) Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEngineer [Axl's Main Vocals] – Critter*Engineer [Guitar Solos (Buckethead) Engineered By] – Critter*French Horn – Suzy Katayama*Guitar – Axl Rose, Buckethead, Paul Tobias , Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Chris PitmanManagement [Sample Clearance Services] – Music Resources, Inc.Orchestra – Marco BeltramiOrchestra [Additional] – Paul BuckmasterProducer [Additional Demo Preproduction] – YouthProducer [Additional Production] – Chris PitmanProducer [Guitar Solos (Buckethead) Initially Produced By] – Sean BeavanProducer [Initial Production] – Chris Pitman, Sean BeavanRecorded By [Axl's Main Vocals] – Sean BeavanSampler [Sample Collage] – Axl RoseSoloist, Guitar – BucketheadSynth [Synth French Horn] – Axl RoseVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Pitman* |
5:37 |
| 13 | This I LoveArranged By – Rose*Arranged By [Additional Arrangement] – Chris PitmanArranged By [Choir And Additional Horn Arrangements] – Axl Rose, Suzy Katayama*Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangement] – Axl Rose, Marco BeltramiBass – Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain Drums [Sub Drums] – Caram Costanzo, Eric CaudieuxEdited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Chris Pitman, Eric CaudieuxGuitar – Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Harp – Patti HoodKeyboards – Axl Rose, Chris PitmanOrchestra – Marco BeltramiPiano – Axl RoseSoloist, Guitar – Robin FinckSynth [Additional Synth Orchestra] – Chris Pitman, Dizzy ReedSynth [Synth Orchestra] – Axl RoseVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose* |
5:34 |
| 14 | ProstituteArranged By – Rose*Arranged By [Drums Arrangement] – Brain , Caram Costanzo, Josh FreeseArranged By [Orchestral Arrangement] – Dizzy Reed, Marco Beltrami, Paul BuckmasterBass – Tommy StinsonBass [Sub Bass] – Chris PitmanDrums – Brain Edited By [Axl's Main Vocals Re-edited], Engineer [Axl's Main Vocals Processed And Engineered By] – Caram CostanzoEdited By [Digital Editing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo, Eric Caudieux, Sean BeavanEngineer [Axl's Main Vocals] – Critter*Guitar – Buckethead, Paul Tobias , Richard Fortus, Robin Finck, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal*Keyboards – Dizzy ReedOrchestra – Marco Beltrami, Paul BuckmasterPiano – Axl RoseRecorded By [Axl's Main Vocals] – Sean BeavanSoloist, Guitar – BucketheadSynth [Synth Orchestra] – Chris Pitman, Dizzy ReedVocals – Axl RoseWritten-By – Rose*, Tobias* |
6:15 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Geffen Records
- Copyright (c) – Geffen Records
- Manufactured By – Universal Music Argentina S.A.
- Distributed By – Universal Music Argentina S.A.
- Made By – UML
- Mastered At – Gateway Mastering
- Recorded At – The Village Recorder
- Recorded At – Rumbo Recorders
- Recorded At – Can-Am Recorders
- Recorded At – Woodland Ranch
- Recorded At – IGA Studios
- Recorded At – Cherokee Studios
- Recorded At – Capitol Studios
- Recorded At – Sunset Sound
- Recorded At – Battery Studios, New York
- Recorded At – Soundtrack Studios
- Recorded At – Electric Lady Studios
- Recorded At – Bennett House
- Recorded At – Studio At The Palms
- Recorded At – The Town House
- Published By – Black Frog Publishing
- Published By – Slip N' Bleed Music
- Published By – The Nose Knows Publishing
- Published By – Katella Music
- Published By – The Nose Knows Music
- Published By – That's Right Frankie Publishing
- Published By – NTT Music
- Published By – Robin Finck Light Headed
- Published By – Done To Death Music, Inc.
- Published By – Losingmymind Publishing
- Published By – Valisystem A Publishing
- Published By – Steiner Tobias Publishing
- Published By – Zero Intelligence Publishing
- Published By – IPM
- Designed At – Smog Design, Inc.
- Pressed By – Epsa – 38408
Credits
- Art Direction, Design – Ryan Corey
- Artwork [Star Red] – Shi Lifeng
- Booking [Agency] – CAA*, John Jackson , K2 Agency, Ltd.*, Mitch Rose
- Engineer – Caram Costanzo
- Engineer [Additional And/Or Initial Engineering] – Dan Monti, Critter*, Jeremy Blair
- Engineer [Additional Pro Tools] – Billy Bowers, Greg Morgenstein , Isaac Abolin*, Justin Walden, Paul DeCarli, Rail Jon Rogut*, Sean Beavan
- Engineer [Assistant] – Al Perrotta*, Andy Gwynn, Bob Koszela, Brian Monteath, Christian Baker, Dave Dominquez*, Donald Clark, Dror Mohar, Erich Tabala*, James Musshorn, Jan Petrov, Jeff Robinette, Joe Peluso, John Beene, Jose Borges, Mark Gray , Okhee Kim, Paul Payne, Shawn Berman, Shinnosuke Miyazawa, Vanessa Parr, Xavier Albira
- Engineer [Logic] – Axl Rose, Billy Howerdel, Bryan Mantia, Chris Pitman, Dizzy Reed, Stuart White
- Engineer [Pro Tools Engineer] – Eric Caudieux
- Engineer [Pro Tools Mix] – John O'Mahony
- Legal – Alan S. Gutman, Danny Hayes, Davis Shapiro Lewit & Hayes, Laurie Soriano, Law Offices Of Alan S. Gutman
- Lyrics By, Composed By [Melodies] – Axl Rose
- Management – Andy Gould, Front Line Management, Irving Azoff
- Management [Business Management] – Bernie Gilhuly, LL Management Group, Los Angeles*
- Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
- Mixed By – Andy Wallace, Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo
- Mixed By [Final Mixing] – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo
- Mixed By [Mix Assistants] – Mike Scielzi, Paul Saurez*
- Painting – Somyot Hananuntasuk
- Painting [Untitled Red Corss Painting] – Sasha Volkova
- Photography By [Cover Photo] – Terry Hardin
- Photography By [Live Band Photography] – George Chin
- Producer – Axl Rose, Caram Costanzo
- Producer [Additional Production And Preproduction] – Roy Thomas Baker
- Producer [Additional Production] – Chris Pitman, Eric Caudieux, Sean Beavan
- Producer [All Axl's Vocals] – Axl*
- Public Relations [Publicity] – Anna Loynes, Larry Solters, Scoop Marketing
- Technician [Drum Tech] – Gary Gersh*
- Technician [Guitar Tech] – Billy Howerdel, Brian Doyle, Chris Whitemyer, Curtis Laur, Jimbo Barker, Sean Paden, Stig
- Technician [Keyboard Tech] – Stuart White
- Technician [Piano Tech] – Oleg Schramm, Will Jennings
Notes
Track 12 contains elements from "I Have A Dream" & "Why Jesus Called Man A Fool" by Martin Luther King, Jr. Used courtesy of Intellectual Property Management, Inc. o/b/o The Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr.; "Mississippi Burning" used courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Mayer; "Cool Hand Luke" used courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures; "Braveheart" used courtesy of Mel Gibson, Paramount Pictures & Twentieth Century Fox; "Casualties Of War" used courtesy of Sony Pictures; "Seven" used courtesy of New Line Cinema.Additional production and preproduction for RTB Audio Visual Productions, USA.
Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Inc. Portland, Maine.
Studios:
In Los Angeles, CA: The Village, Rumbo, Can Am, Woodland Ranch, IGA, Cherokee, Capitol, Sunset Sound.
In New York, NY: Battery, Soundtrack, Electric Lady, Bennett House.
In Las Vegas, NV: The Palms.
In London, UK: The Townhouse.
Publishing
1: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Slip N' Bleed Music (BMI), The Nose Knows Publishing (ASCAP).
2: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Katella Music (BMI), The Nose Knows Music (ASCAP), That's Right Frankie Publishing (BMI), NTT Music (BMI).
3: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Robin Finck Light Headed (ASCAP).
4: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Done To Death Music, Inc. (ASCAP), LOSINGMYMIND Publishing (ASCAP).
5: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Valisystem A Publishing (ASCAP).
6: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Steiner Tobias Publishing (ASCAP), LOSINGMYMIND Publishing (ASCAP).
7, 14: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Zero Intelligence Publishing (ASCAP).
8: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), The Nose Knows Music (BMI), Katella Music (BMI).
9: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Done To Death Music, Inc. (ASCAP).
10: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Katella Music (BMI), That's Right Frankie Publishing (BMI), NTT Music (BMI).
11: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Zero Intelligence Publishing (ASCAP), LOSINGMYMIND Publishing (ASCAP).
12: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP), Valisystem A Publishing (ASCAP), Martin Luther King, Jr. for IPM (ASCAP).
13: Black Frog Publishing (ASCAP).
Manufactured and distributed in the United States by Universal Music Distribution.
℗ © 2008 Geffen Records.
Released in association with Redline Entertainment, Inc.
Industria Argentina
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 6 02517 90607 5
- Rights Society: SADAIC BIEM / AADI CAPIF
- Matrix / Runout: A8M11D10 1780607 UNIVERSAL EPSA IND ARG 38408
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 to 4): IFPI LK51
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 8609
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B0012356-02 | Guns N' Roses | Chinese Democracy (CD, Album) | Geffen Records, Black Frog | B0012356-02 | US | 2008 |
| MR 3266-2 | Guns N' Roses | Best Democracy (CD, Album) | Moon Records | MR 3266-2 | Ukraine | 2008 |
| 0602517906075 | Guns N' Roses | Chinese Democracy (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Geffen Records | 0602517906075 | Russia | 2008 |
| STARCD 7305 | Guns N' Roses | Chinese Democracy (CD, Album) | Geffen Records, Black Frog | STARCD 7305 | South Africa | 2008 |
| none | Guns N' Roses | Chinese Democracy (CD, Album, Promo) | Universal Music A/S | none | Denmark | 2008 |












