When was the song that "Gold Digger" samples first released?
Gold Digger (Kanye West song):  Co-produced with Jon Brion, the song contains samples of Ray Charles' "I Got a Woman". I Got a Woman: "I Got a Woman" (originally titled "I've Got a Woman") is a song co-written and recorded by American R&B and soul musician Ray Charles. I Got a Woman:  Atlantic Records released the song as a single in December 1954, with "Come Back Baby" as the B-side.
December 1954