2Pac - 2Pacalypse Now Promo
Release Information
| Artist | 2Pac |
| Title | 2Pacalypse Now Promo |
| Release Type | Promotional Release |
| Release Date | 1991 |
| Format(s) | 12" Promotional Vinyl |
| Label | Interscope Records |
| Catalogue Number | PR 4403 |
Overview
2Pacalypse Now Promo is a promotional sampler issued by Interscope Records ahead of the commercial release of 2Pacalypse Now. Intended for radio stations, reviewers and industry promotion, the record showcases material from Tupac Shakur's debut album before its retail release.
For the Live Squad archive this promotional release is historically significant because it contains Crooked Ass Nigga and Tha' Lunatic, documenting two of Stretch's earliest official appearances alongside 2Pac. These recordings pre-date many of the better-known collaborations between 2Pac and Live Squad and mark the beginning of a relationship that would continue throughout the early 1990s.
The inclusion of these tracks makes PR 4403 one of the earliest commercially distributed releases connected with both 2Pac and Stretch, and an essential item for collectors documenting the history of Live Squad.
Track Listing
| # | Track | Artist | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Brenda's Got A Baby | 2Pac | — | |
| A2 | If My Homie Calls | 2Pac | — | |
| A3 | Crooked Ass Nigga | 2Pac feat. Stretch | — | Features Stretch. |
| B1 | Trapped | 2Pac | — | |
| B2 | Tha' Lunatic | 2Pac | — | Features Stretch. |
| B3 | Soulja's Story | 2Pac | — |
Promo Vinyl Edition
| Format | 12" Promotional Vinyl |
| Catalogue | PR 4403 |
| Label | Interscope Records |
| Country | USA |
| Notes | Advance promotional pressing issued prior to the retail release of 2Pacalypse Now. |
Release History
| Date | Country | Format | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | USA | 12" Promotional Vinyl | Interscope Records | PR 4403 |
Notes
- Issued exclusively as a promotional release.
- Contains Crooked Ass Nigga and Tha' Lunatic, two of Stretch's earliest official appearances with 2Pac.
- An important release documenting the early relationship between 2Pac and members of Live Squad.