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' third indie tape release, after ''

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'' in 1989 with just

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and

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, then ''

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'' (also known as the ''Pink Tape'') in 1990, with bassist

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and percussionist

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. It was recorded in 1991 at Wellesley Sound by Walter Sobczak in

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," which had been recorded earlier at Number 9 Audio Group). It was originally recorded as a demo for the band's performance at

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. ''The Yellow Tape'' did very well, becoming the first indie tape to achieve platinum status in

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. Although officially self-titled, it is commonly referred to as ''The Yellow Tape'' due to its yellow cover. It was re-released by Cheree Records in CD and vinyl record formats as ''Barenaked Ladies'' in the

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. The UK release dropped the track "Fight the Power." Early copies of the tape include an error in the J-card notes: drummer

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's name is misspelled as "Steward." It also includes a different address for the band's management. In 1995, the band's ''

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'' E.P. single featured this recording of "If I Had $1000000," listed officially as "Yellow Tape Version," indicating the band themselves refer to this release by its common name.

Track listing

Personnel

- congas, vocals *

- double bass, vocals *

- vocals, guitar *

- guitar, vocals *

- drums ;Production *

- production * Gary Fishman - engineering (track 1) * Walter Sobezak - engineering (tracks 2-5)

References

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