Tracklist
| A1 | Before We Start |
| A2 | Before We Start (Clean) |
| A3 | Before We Start (Instrumental) |
| B1 | Gruff Express |
| B2 | Gruff Express (Clean) |
| B3 | Gruff Express (Instrumental) |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Universal Records Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Universal Records Inc.
- Manufactured By – Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.
- Distributed By – Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.
- Published By – Reifman Music
- Published By – Dofat Music
- Published By – Warner-Tamerlane
- Published By – Soul On Soul Publishing
- Published By – EMI April
- Published By – Erik Milteer Publishing
- Licensed From – Sugar Biscuit Music Publishing, Inc.
- Published By – Kenix Music
- Licensed From – West End Records, Inc.
- Licensed From – Full Keel Music Co.
- Record Company – Universal Music
Credits
- Co-producer – Erik Milteer (tracks: A1 - A3)
- Producer – Heavy D, Tony Dofat
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BMI
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPT8P 1281 | McGruff* | Before We Start (12", Promo) | Uptown Records | UPT8P 1281 | US | 1998 |
| UPT001 | Mc Gruff* | Before We Start (12", Promo, W/Lbl) | Not On Label | UPT001 | US | Unknown |
| UPTCS-56165 | McGruff* | Before We Start (Cass, Single) | Universal Records Inc. | UPTCS-56165 | US | 1998 |
| UPT5P-1236 | McGruff* | Before We Start / Gruff Express (CD, Single, Promo) | Uptown Records, Universal Records | UPT5P-1236 | US | 1997 |
| CH-001-A | Crime Hound A.K.A. Herb McGruff | Crime Hound A.K.A. Herb McGruff - Before We Start / Gruff Express (12", Unofficial) | Not On Label | CH-001-A | Unknown |
