art direction Vartan
bass, backing vocals Bill Leen
compilation producer Andy McKaie
compilation producer Mike Ragogna
coordinator [production] Beth Stempel
design, other [logo] t42design
drums, percussion, backing vocals Phillip Rhodes
tracks 4 to 5, 10 engineer Andy Barrett
tracks 1, 7, 12 to 13 engineer Erik Flettrich
tracks 1 to 3, 6 to 7, 9, 11 to 14 engineer John Hampton
guitar Doug Hopkins
guitar, backing vocals ['95-'96] Scott Johnson
guitar, vocals, mandolin, harmonica Jesse Valenzuela
tracks 1 to 7, 9 to 14 mixed by John Hampton
tracks 1 to 7, 9 to 14 producer Gin Blossoms
tracks 1 to 3, 6 to 7, 9, 11 to 14 producer John Hampton
remastered by Erick Labson
research [master tape] Barry Korkin
research [photo research assistance] Geary Chansley
vocals, acoustic guitar, photography [additional photos courtesy of] Robin Wilson
tracks 1, 8, 13 written-by Bill Leen
tracks 2, 6, 11 written-by Doug Hopkins
tracks 1, 3, 5, 9 to 10, 12 to 14 written-by Jesse Valenzuela
tracks 5 written-by Jim Swafford
tracks 14 written-by Marshall Crenshaw
tracks 1, 7, 12 to 13 written-by Phillip Rhodes
tracks 1, 3 to 4, 7 to 8, 12 to 14 written-by Robin Wilson
tracks 1 written-by Scott Johnson
tracks 13 written-by Scott Johnson
Manufactured For BMG Direct
Distributed By Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) A&M Records, Inc.
Copyright (c) A&M Records, Inc.
Recorded At AB Recorders, Phoenix, AZ
Recorded At Ardent Studios
Recorded At Vintage Recorders
Remastered At MCA Music Media Studios
℗ & © 1999 A&M Records, Inc., 10900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1230, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - U.S.A. Distributed by Universal Music and Video Distribution, Inc.
Barcode: D131778 (Code 39)
Matrix / Runout: 069 490 4102R1 01% (Variant 1)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L007 (Variant 1)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0349 (Variant 1)
Matrix / Runout: 069 490 4102R1 01% Z (Variant 2)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L007 (Variant 2)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0376 (Variant 2)
Matrix / Runout: 069 490 4102R1 01% U (Variant 3)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L007 (Variant 3)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0377 (Variant 3)
Matrix / Runout: 069 490 4102R1 01% AA (Variant 4)
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L007 (Variant 4)
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0327 (Variant 4)
Other: MADE IN USA BY UML (Stamped In mould)