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Stillmatic Silver Vinyl Edition

Release: 1993 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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After breaking out of the Bay Area underground scene in the early 90s with I Wish My Brother George Was Here, Del The Funky Homosapien made a radical turn with his sophomore release, 93's No Need For Alarm. Casting aside the familiar G-funk vibe of his debut, perhaps as No Need was produced without the involvement of his cousin Ice Cube and The Boogiemen, he moved into a jazzier – some would say more East Coast direction with production by the Hieroglyphics crew of Domino, A-Plus, Casual and Del himself with contributions from the SD50s. The verbal content on No Need shifted as well, moving away from comic interludes and towards a focus on battle raps.

No Need For Alarm is one of the three Hiero Golden Age releases (along with Souls of Mischief's 93 til Infinity and Casual's Fear Itself). Though some critics are harsh on No Need For Alarm and claim it's not as strong an effort as Del's debut, many disagree and see this release as being the first where Del really stood out. Regardless of which side of the fence one falls on that topic, it's without doubt that No Need For Alarm has stood the test of time and remains a challenging and uncompromising follow up from one of the most talented and eccentrically gifted artists to to ever emerge from the world of West Coast hip hop.

To commemorate the 30th Anniversary on November 23rd, Get On Down is proud to present a limited edition double colored vinyl pressing with a stamped numbered OBI and fold out poster. No Need For Alarm is in stock and shipping now!

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Nas

2LP | 2001 | CA | Reissue (Get On Down)

Super Tight Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2001 / CA – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2023 silver vinyl pressing.

Few hip-hop artists have achieved the same level of critical acclaim and praise that 90s veteran and Queens native Nasir "Nas" Jones has. Across his over 25-year career he has been ranked as one of the greatest rap performers and lyricists by MTV, The Source, and Complex, among other publications, all while selling over 30 million records worldwide, and releasing eight consecutive platinum albums. In particular, his 1994 debut Illmatic is hailed as a paragon of underground hip-hop, a turning point in East Coast rap's development, and one of the all-time greatest debut albums in general.
Though Nas' artistic legacy is without question, it was not always the case; if Nas had flourished during the mid-90s, he had stumbled clumsily while transitioning into the 00's. After achieving universal praise via Illmatic and commercial success with its' follow-up It Was Written, Nas' next few releases were considered inconsistent and lackluster compared to the critical one-two punch they followed. During this time period he had abandoned the socially-conscious and philosophical topics that made him a critical darling in favor of more commercially viable gangsta rap. Though he maintained a chart presence for much of the late-90s, review scores began to dwindle, and his status among the hip-hop community was thrown into question.
This would change in 2001 with the release of Nas' fifth studio full-length, which made the effort to re-establish him as a legitimate artist. Eschewing the pop-friendliness he'd found success with, Nas instead opted to return to the underground style he came up in, with tracks about American politics, ghetto life, and social upheaval. Perhaps sensing this need to return to his roots, he titled the album Stillmatic, a clear and present reference (and sequel of sorts) to Illmatic.
The ploy worked perfectly; Stillmatic was hailed by critics as a stunning comeback, and a brilliant return to form, earning rave reviews from rap outlets such as The Source and HipHopDX as well as from more mainstream publications as The Rolling Stone and The Village Voice. Praise was heaped upon the complexity and introspective nature of Nas' lyrical content, the top-tier production from veterans like Large Professor, DJ Premier, L.E.S., and Trackmasters, and hard-hitting guest appearances from AZ, Mary J. Blige, and Amerie.
Stillmatic would see release on December 18th of 2001, right as Nas was caught in the middle of a highly publicized feud with fellow New York rapper Jay-Z. As such, the record features one of the feud's most intense apexes in the form of its second track "Ether", a ruthless Ron Browz-produced diss track. A response to Jay-Z's own diss "Takeover", "Ether" savaged the Brooklyn-native, accusing him of brown-nosing to get ahead, of plagiarizing earlier rappers such as Notorious B.I.G. and KRS-One, and dismissing his street cred. To this day "Ether" is considered one of the best and most potent diss tracks ever recorded, a major turning point in the Nas/Jay-Z feud, a standout among the already critically acclaimed Stillmatic, and is even credited with boosting Jay-Z's career by proxy.

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UGK

Release: 1994 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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“Super Tight…” is the second album from Hip Hop legends UGK, originally released in 1994. The title of the album is taken from its stand out single “Front, Back & Side to Side”. Bun B and Pimp C (R.I.P.) were already on fire from their debut album a few years prior but they perfected the Southern Playa sound with this record. At the time of its release “Super Tight…” was only issued on Cassette and CD so it’s a must for fans and collectors to grab the vinyl now that it’s available for the very first time. The album kicks off with “Return”, which after a few snare hits and the bluster of Pimp C’s voice it is clear to the world - the underground kings are back. Countless tracks like “Three Sixteens” (featuring DJ DMD), “Stoned Junkee”, “It’s Supposed to Bubble”, “I Left It Wet for You” and the previously mentioned “Front, Back, & Side To Side” all perfectly showcase the chemistry between Bun B & Pimp C over deep southern funk grooves. The production on this album is stellar, all bass heavy and features Meters lead guitarist Leo Nocentelli. Like their debut album Too Hard to Swallow Bun B and Pimp C were ahead of the game, and with “Super Tight…” they perfected it. Finally, this great release is available for the first time on clear vinyl.

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7" | 1994 | Reissue (Be With)

I Used To Love H.E.R.

17,99 €*

Ein Album Namens Bernd White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1994 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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First-time 7" vinyl single release, remastered by Simon Francis, full color printed sleeve

The best twist in music lyric history?
On 7" for the first time ever, one of the most important rap records ever.

It's timeless, it's genius, it's just pure beautiful brilliance. It's Common's masterpiece.

One of the best songs in all hip-hop history, “I Used To Love H.E.R.” was the first single from Common's eternal 1994 LP, Resurrection. He personifies hip-hop as an ode to the art form he once loved, lamenting how the genre became too commercialized and, due to a mass influx of mainstream rap in the 90s, some of the purity and freshness of the culture was being lost.

Common uses a first-person romance narrative to detail the history of hip-hop, resulting in an extended metaphor that's sophisticated, clever, and delivers a moral message that touched millions of people and still absolutely blows minds at the song's conclusion: "'Cause who we're talkin' about, y'all, is hip-hop"

Perfectly produced by No ID and incorporating a gorgeous, melancholic sample of George Benson’s “The Changing World”, the plaintive sonic landscape provided the ideal foundation for Common’s innovative storytelling. Almost 30 years later, “I Used To Love H.E.R.” remains one of the most significant moments in hip-hop: a classic in every sense of the word.

Common did discuss the true meaning of the track in a 1995 interview on “Yo! MTV Raps”, stating: “H.E.R. stands for Hip-Hop in its Essence is Real. And all I’m talking about his how I first came into contact with hip-hop music and how it evolved into where it is now. And it’s like all these gimmicks going on, all the phoniness, ain’t nobody being real with it. Everybody’s stressing that it’s real, but ain’t nobody being true to it. I think that came about because — once it started becoming a business, then people started losing their soul, and they started looking at it, taking it more as a business than an art form.”

On the flip, we've stayed faithful to the track used for the original 12" release. And what a track it is. Destined to be overshadowed by the behemoth on the A-Side, the frenetic neck-snapping jazz-rap "Communism" has it all - those horns at the start, the lyrical dexterity, the beat. Oh my.

So, one of the greatest pieces of music ever, in any genre. This is not merely music. It's high art. Speaking of which, we've recreated the striking original artwork from the 12" and shrunk it down to the 7" format. It looks and sounds stunning. The most important song in rap history, if you really think about it. We all miss her. We all miss hip-hop...

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MC Rene

2LP | 2000 | EU | Reissue

28,99 €*

Release: 2000 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Big Doe Rehab Vinyl Me, Please Edition

Ghostface Killah

2LP | 2007 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Me, Please)

43,99 €*

Too Hard To Swallow Vinyl Me, Please Edition

Release: 2007 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Why you'll love it...
Released in December 2007, The Big Doe Rehab was a technical commercial success at the time, but it endures spiritually as an essential title in [Ghostface Killah's] own expansive, 13-album discography, let alone his larger body of work with other artists. While every Wu member’s solo project inevitably serves as a stage for the Clan, with The Big Doe Rehab, the spotlight never leaves Ghostface Killah in the dark, even with so many other big-name players entering and exiting — a level of artistry that could only be achieved by one of hip-hop’s top dart spitters.

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UGK

2LP | 1992 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Me, Please)

Sky's Da Limit / Rock On Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 1992 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Why you'll love it...
"Despite a boisterous personality from Chad “Pimp C” Butler and a steely menace from Bernard “Bun B” Freeman, the Underground Kingz rose as most men do: from gifted measures despite hard-scrabble surroundings. By the time they were 19, they crafted a crude, yet wholly Southern debut album titled Too Hard To Swallow. The genius within Too Hard To Swallow arrives when you realize it is an album of promising sonic development and two rappers wanting to find their footing as the rappers from their section of Texas."

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Ikee

12" | 1995 | UK | Reissue (Chopped Herring)

The Love Movement Vinyl Me, Please Edition

Release: 1995 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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First release of the new season is a corker. Extremely hard to find 12" outta New Jersey by Ikee produced by the legendary Culture Freedom from Poor Righteous Teachers.

Heads will Know how hard this one is to find. Last one to go on Discogs went for 160gbp and it sounded like crap!! Lol. Heavy Heavy rarity here fellas. Straight reissue as there were no other joints available. Here's what Culture said to me:

"I met Ikee in the city of Trenton, New Jersey in 1984, where we both grew up and lived. He was the cousin of one of our first DJs [DJ Divine]. Over a decade later I bumped into him and he was a fully fledged MC so we decided to record. I helped Ikee and his good friend KJ start their own label, “Upshot Records” and produced the EP for them".

And btw, contrary to popular belief [see Discogs] this dropped in 1997 and not 1995.

Big shout out to Simon Pehlgrim for the request. Hope yr feelin better dude.

And we're back to the old Herring steez for a cycle or 2.

There are 225 copies on trad Black Vinyl.

No white labels this season.

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A Tribe Called Quest

3LP | 1998 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Me, Please)

43,99 €*

Handsome Boy Modelling School

Release: 1998 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Why you'll love it...
The Love Movement is the unfairly overlooked Tribe record; their fifth–and at the time final–LP, released after the group broke up, and after almost a decade as the leading lights of Native Tongues. But because it came so close to the group’s dissolution, and because it’s concept album trappings of love as the leading light for human existence were far removed from The Shiny Suit era that was starting in earnest, it’s rarely been reconsidered in their oeuvre. No longer, we say: Ride in the immaculate auras presented on this album; hear the Tribe vibe and glide across lush beats and laid back bars. Our edition is the deluxe 25th anniversary edition, on exclusive “Cobweb” vinyl, remastered by Ryan Smith, and with a deluxe heavyweight tri-fold jacket.

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White People White Opaque Vinyl Edition

LP | 2004 | US | Reissue (Tommy Boy)

Tales From Fort Knox Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 2004 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Formed in 1999 by acclaimed hip-hop producers Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Dr. Octagon, Deltron 3030) and Prince Paul (Stetsasonic, de la Soul, Gravediggaz,) Handsome Boy Modeling School is a concept project that instantly turned heads and brought a whole new dynamic to the world of hip-hop. Hidden behind the world-class and all-star lineup, the group created aproject that parodied vain, consumerist, materialistic and self-absorbed members of upper-class society. While the 1999 release of their debut project, "So... How's Your Girl?," helped to set the tone and introduce the world to Handsome Boy Modeling School, it was their 2004 follow-up, "White People," which helped to solidify the project as a game-changer amongst hip-hop heads. With Dan the Automator and Prince Paul behind the boards, "White People," featured a stacked list of features including but not limited to de la Soul, Jack Johnson, Lord Finesse, Mike Shonoda, Pharrell Williams, El-P and RZA. Touted by John Murphy of MusicOMH as, "the most innovative, original and enjoyable hip-hop album since Outkast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," "White People has undoubtedlybecome a somewhat overlooked gem of it's era. Topping out at #168 on the Billboard 200, #79 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #4 on the Top Heatseekers charts, this release has only grown in popularity over the years as it is discovered by more and more hip-hop heads looking for the left-of-center.

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Paula Perry

2LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (SCMD Music)

26,39 €* 32,99 € -20%

Beginner (Absolute Beginner)

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 300 copies on green vinyl.

Awesome release by Taha. It's Paula Perry with her shelved 1998 album. Officially licensed, dope first pressing on vinyl.

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Bambule

2LP | 1998 | DE | Reissue (Buback)

40,99 €*

Release: 1998 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Insane In The Brain Black Vinyl Edition

Cypress Hill

7" | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

15,99 €*

Me Against The World 25th Anniversary Edition

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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This edition is limited to 300 copies exclusive available at HHV.

So much legendary hip-hop begins with a misunderstanding. You might not realise it on first or even hundredth listen, but ‘Insane in the Brain’ is a diss track. What has become one of the hip-hop’s most iconic party anthems, and one of Cypress Hill’s biggest hits, started out with them taking offence at Chubb Rock.
He’d flipped some of their lyrics on his own ‘Yabba Dabba Doo’ song in 1992 and the group didn’t like it. While B-Real’s lyrical attack on Chubb is subtle and almost subliminal, Sen Dog spends most of his verse making fat jokes at Chubb’s expense.
It’s a little known beef, hidden beneath the vast success of this single in 1993, with it reaching number one in the US rap charts and proving a pop hit worldwide too. At this stage, the group’s producer DJ Muggs had perfected an idiosyncratic sound all of his own, lending it to tracks for the likes of House of Pain and Funkdoobiest.

Here he melds samples from Sly and the Family Stone and The Youngbloods with a beat lifted from George Semper’s instrumental cover of ‘Get out my life, woman’. Those subtle songs are alchemised into a boot-stomping head-nodder that transcended hip-hop to become a festival favourite, a rise that ended in Ned Flanders delivering the line, “this may sound just a teensy bit insane in the old membrane, Homer,” in The Simpsons.

The only official 7” of this was released in the Philippines, and fetches prices in the hundreds of pounds – this reissue puts a hip-hop classic in crate-friendly form.

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2Pac

2LP | 1995 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 1995 | US | Reissue (Craft)

The Pharcyde

Labcabincalifornia

Release: 1995 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Black Vinyl Edition

Raekwon

2LP | 1995 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

2LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (1995) is the solo debut of American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon. Produced by RZA and starring Ghostface Killah, it features appearances from every other member of the Wu-Tang Clan. It also features an acclaimed guest appearance from rapper Nas, which marked the first collaboration with a non-affiliated artist on a Wu-Tang related album.

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Ghostface Killah

Ironman

2LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (Epic)

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ironman is the debut solo album by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ghostface Killah, released in 1996. Many music critics have praised the album for Ghostface Killah's imaginative lyricism and RZA's production style, with some revering it as one of the greatest Wu-Tang solo albums of all time.

180g vinyl.

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Suprême NTM

Supreme NTM

26,99 €*

3LP | 2008 | UK | Reissue (Ninja Tune)

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Supreme NTM's final studio album from 1998 finally made available again for all vinyl diggers!

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The Bug

London Zoo

2LP | 1996 | CA | Reissue (Get On Down)

Release: 2008 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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London Calling 2008: great dubstep, grime, digital dancehall tracks feat. Warrior Queen, Spaceape, Flowdan of Roll Deep Crew, Tippa Irie, ... highly recommended!

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Nas

It Was Written

2LP | 2004 | Reissue (Republic)

Release: 1996 / CA – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Illmatic, the 1994 studio debut of Nasir "Nas" Jones, was more than just a critical success for the Queensbridge-based rapper. At a time when East Coast hip-hop was increasingly being taken less seriously than their West Coast counterparts, Illmatic's raw jazz and soul-based production, dire atmosphere and lyrics, coupled with Nas' uncompromising flow was integral in restoring interest in the East Coast as a hotbed of hip-hop artistry. Along with key releases from Wu-Tang Clan and Notorious B.I.G.,it shifted attention away from the funky, dayglo synth-based G-funk coming out of California and back to the grimy streets of New York. After such an unprecedented debut record, expectations were understandably high for Nas' follow-up. What came next threw critics and fans for a loop, but was no less influential than Illmatic, and would become the most commercially successful album in the entirety of Nas' discography. The 1996 sophomore follow-up was titled It Was Written, and in contrast to the urban bleakness of his debut, had Nas dipping his toes into the world of mafioso rap. Amidst production from heavy hitters like Trackmasters, Dr. Dre, L.E.S., Havoc of Mobb Deep, and Illmatic-collaborator DJ Premier, among others, Nas weaves evocative narratives of gang warfare, downtrodden neighborhoods, drug deals gone awry, and gangsta triumph, against a backdrop of samples from Sam Cooke, Etta James, the Isley Brothers, and even Chuck Mangione.

It Was Written was not hard up for top-tier guests either, featuring major guest turns from Lauryn Hill and Joel "JoJo" Hailey of K-Ci & JoJo. It also introduced the world to The Firm, the brief Nas-led msupergroup featuring rappers AZ, Foxy Brown, and Cormega. mIt even managed to cause some minor controversy in the hip-hop mcommunity for its collaboration with West Coast producer Dr. Dre, at a time when the East Coast/West Coast rap feud was reaching a fever pitch, briefly attracting the ire of one Tupac Shakur. Not only was It Was Written received warmly by critics, but became a major commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard 200 charts, reaching platinum sales status four times, and alongside malbums like Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, helped usher in the era of mafioso rap in the mainstream. It rendered chart hits out of singles like the Eurhythmics-mimicking "Street Dreams", and the Grammy-nominated "If I Ruled The World Imagine That", and proved to be a major influence on artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lupe mFiasco, and many more.

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Akon

Trouble 20th Anniversary

Release: 2004 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Resurrection Limited Remastered Opaque Blue / Butter Cream Vinyl Edition W/ Obi-Strip w/ Small Cover Damage

24,69 €* 25,99 € -5%

Danger Mouse & Jemini The Gifted One

Release: 1994 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The item comes with a slight corner bump.

Limited to 1994 copies worldwide. US customers, please order with Get On Down. Pressed ON Blue AND Butter Cream Colored Vinyl

With Hand Numbered OBI Limited to 1994 Copies

Deluxe edition vinyl which includes the original album plus 3 Resurrection remixes with liner notes featuring interviews with Common and NO I.D all in a beautiful gatefold jacket.

Get On Down is proud to present, Commons sophomore album, Resurrection. While the album was originally neglected by the mainstream, it has since received a great deal of critical acclaim and is now on The Sources 100 Best Rap Albums. In comparison to his debut album, Commons musical style evolved lyrically by his expressing of himself rather than just describing street life. With its Jazz and Hip Hop flavors, Resurrection furthered the growth of both genres. Overall, the album is commonly perceived as an underrated Rap classic and now this legendary album is available in a much anticipated, 2xLP gatefold jacket edition.

Resurrection was produced almost entirely by No I.D., who has gone on to work with heavyweights like Usher, Alicia Keys and Rihanna, and he recently produced the first two singles for Jay-Zs new album The Blueprint 3. In addition, No I.D. is credited as the man who introduced Kan ye West to Hip Hop production, inviting him to his sessions with Common when West was only starting out.

The 2xLP features the original 15 album tracks (all cuts remastered from the original masters) and three remixes of Resurrection. Two of the remixes were produced by the one and only Large Professor of Main Source fame and the third is another track by No I.D. The gatefold jacket art features in-depth liner notes written by Brian Coleman with Common and No I.D.

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Ghetto Pop Life

2LP | 2003 | UK | Reissue (Lex)

32,99 €*

2LP | 2009 | UK | Reissue (Be With)

Release: 2003 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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feat. Tha Liks, Pharcyde, J-Zone, Prince Po, ...

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Superstar Quamallah

Invisible Man

2LP | 1998 | US | Reissue (D.I.T.C.)

Release: 2009 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Holy grail hip-hop alert! Superstar Quamallah's Invisible Man was never released on wax so, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of this astounding record, we present the first ever vinyl edition. A stunning record which gained accolades upon its initial release, such as a prominent feature on Gilles Peterson's renowned Best Of 2009 show, it's one of the most essential jazz rap albums of all time. Cut across double vinyl, it’s exceedingly limited, with just 500 pressed for the world.

Deep jazz rap on that mellow-melodic tip, Invisible Man is an unforgettable album with nothing but dope beats and dope bars. There's a strong chance this album has passed you by but we truly believe it to be a lost hip-hop masterpiece. It supremely captures the essence of a golden age classic without being slavish to the past. No, this ain't some facile throwback rap. It's a fresh and deeply soulful, original album shot through straight from the heart. Perfect to chill to, Invisible Man is profoundly jazz-oriented and captures with simplicity and sincerity the essence of hip-hop circa 1983-1994. It sounds like vibing with your nearest, dearest and oldest friends on a long hot summer night as the tantalising thought that anything is possible fills the air. You know what, we can just call this "magic hour rap" and we think you'll know what we mean. It's just beautiful. Just Listen.

Brooklyn-born, California-based emcee, DJ, and producer Superstar Quamallah was active in the West Coast underground scene throughout the 90s and recorded extensively with such revered names as Defari and Tajai. His parents were some serious artistic heavyweights, too; his father was soul organist Big John Patton, a giant in the jazz world known for his releases on Blue Note whilst his mother was an active designer. However, he remains relatively unknown. Invisible Man, named ostensibly after the classic Ralph Ellison novel, could also refer to how he is viewed by the public at large. With close affiliations to the Hieroglyphics, Dilated Peoples and Likwit crew, his debut EP "Don't Call Me John" arrived in 1999 on ABB Records, after which he took a sabbatical from recording which included graduate school, travelling, teaching at Inglewood High and eventually a professorship of African Studies at Berkeley.

With a laidback flow and deep, relaxing presence on the mic, Superstar Quamallah is equal parts Big Daddy Kane, Rakim and Guru. Invisible Man is refined, soulful, feel-good hip-hop of the old school. Its wise, spiritual and literate sound, combined with the summertime vibes projected by the smooth beats and the nostalgia-inducing samples and vocal scratches, created jazzy boom-bap rap reminiscent of prime De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Gang Starr.

Irresistibly bouncing opener "You Need Knowledge" loops sparkling pianos, horns and a nagging whistle refrain with scratched vocal refrains from Slick Rick, Mobb Deep and Guru. The super-smooth head-nod classic "88 Soul" also utilises a beautifully swelling piano line and dusty breaks whilst Quamé reminisces about his childhood in NYC. Deeply moving, the silky, sultry "Black Shakespeare" is built around an elegant piano loop and goes hard on the superman lover tip whilst "For My People...It's Spiritual" is transcendental rap in conversation with Rakim and older gods. The "Moment Of Truth"-sampling "Lonely At The Top" is striking for its undiluted boom-bap stylings and the staccato flute-hop of "Just Listen" is riddled with soulful refinement. The deeply-affecting, wistful-yet-triumphant bells and horn-drenched single "California Dreamin'" is top-tier rap of unimpeachable quality. What a flow!

Another highlight is the rich melodic piano-rap of "Purity", a beautiful ode to the foundations of rap and those keeping the culture authentically alive. Beautifully played instruments and spiritual jazz samples elevate the deep thinking present on "Kunta Kente" whilst the darker jazz-tinged battle-rap of "93 Shit" goes super hard both in a lyrical sense and with its no-holds drum punches. The breezy Rhodes and string loops that serve as the sonic backdrop to the slinky jazz rap of "We Got Plots" are just gorgeous as our hero evokes Common's "I Used To Love H.E.R." with a head-spinning tale of crime, deception and double crossing. And some twist! "Do Win-Dis" has a tense crime-funk backing and rolling beats which complement Quamé's flow perfectly before the record is rounded out by the tough yet jazzy brilliance of rap confessional "Hope She Remembers Me". Just sensational.

Upon its original release, Quamallah himself declared: "My favorite time period for Hip Hop music was definitely between 1983 and 1994 with 1988 and 1993 being two years that standout as extremely impressive years musically and culturally. The fashion, slang, movies, TV shows and vibe during those years was incredible. While totally submerged in the feelings and music of that entire time period, I went to work on Invisible Man and I am excited for people to hear the result! It is an album that I would want to hear from some of my favorite artists of the past and present today. This is not a RETRO trip for me; this is me at my best lyrically and spiritually using the accessories of the 80s and 90s to fuel me. I am a 88 soul as the song states!"

This album goes deep. It goes all in. When Invisible Man first came out it had a real hold on us here at Be With HQ. We couldn't stop listening to it. We'd venture to say it's one of the top 25 rap records of the 2000s. In the years since its release, it has remained a criminally underrated record, an increasingly hidden gem. We sincerely hope this first time double LP release will go some way to correct this. It's been mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston and pressed at Record Industry. Finally available on the format it should always have been on, it must never be rendered invisible again.

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Showbiz & A.G.

Full Scale

Body Hat Syndrome Black Friday Record Store Day 2023 Yellow Vinyl W/ Comic Book Edition

Release: 1998 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Diggin In The Crates (D.I.T.C.) was born out of a group of artists who began making noise in the late ‘80s and into the next decade and beyond—namely Lord Finesse, Diamond D, and Fat Joe. After well-received albums, an official, wider collective was founded that also included O.C., Big L, Buckwild, and producer-rapper combo, Show & A.G. (originally known as Showbiz & A.G.).

The crew proceeded to drop a run of sublime records, including Show & A.G.’s Soul Clap EP (1992), their full-length debut Runaway Slave (1992), followed by Goodfellas in 1995. Show & A.G.’s next project, Full Scale, arrived in 1998 and featured appearances from O.C., KRS-One, Big Pun, the Ghetto Dwellas and verses from members of D.I.T.C. including Diamond D, Big L and Lord Finesse.

In 2002 a CD version titled Full Scale LP (using the same artwork) was released with 10 additional tracks which had originally been released on various 12" singles and projects in the late 1990s. The project had never been released on vinyl in its entirety – until now.
Production on Full Scale was handled by Showbiz and A.G. except for "Time To Get This Money" which was produced by long-time collaborator Ahmed, and "Hold Mines" and "Hidden Crates" which were produced by DJ Greyboy.

The assortment of guest features doesn’t detract from A.G., a masterful emcee with a no-nonsense style that is simple but impactful. Full Scale follows the tried and true blueprint from Show & AG’s earlier classics cementing its place in hip hop history.

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Digital Underground

2LP | 1993 | US | Reissue (Tommy Boy)

OST Judgement Night Black Friday Record Store Day 2023 Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1993 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Release type: 'RSD First' Release

The Body-Hat Syndrome is the third album from the rap group Digital Underground. The album's second single, an anti-racism cultural awareness politico called "Wussup Wit the Luv," features a solo from the Funkadelic guitarist Michael Hampton, as well as a verse and video appearance by Tupac Shakur. This was the last time Shakur appeared on any Digital Underground release. The album also contains "The Humpty Dance Awards," the group's humorous shout-out to the many artists who sampled "The Humpty Dance" before 1993 (since then the list has grown to more than 50 artists). The Body-Hat Syndrome, originally released on October 5, 1993, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It has only been released as a special Italian vinyl version making this RSD Black Friday the first time it will be released on vinyl globally.

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V.A.

LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Sony)

30,99 €*

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Soundtracks

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Black Sunday Statik Selektah / DJ Muggs Remixes Black Friday Record Store Day 2023 Black Vinyl Edition

Cypress Hill

12" | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Sony)

20,89 €* 21,99 € -5%

2LP | 2001 | US | Reissue (Stones Throw)

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Release type: RSD Exclusive Release

On July 20, 1993, Los Angeles hip-hop legends Cypress Hill unleashed their sophomore opus Black Sunday on the unsuspecting masses. The record changed rap music with its dark undercurrent, Latin inflection, no-holds-barred storytelling, and the inimitable interplay between B-Real and Sen Dog cast over psychedelically spun rap soundscapes courtesy of DJ Muggs.

Now to mark the 30th anniversary, two new remixes are available for fans on 12” black vinyl; “Insane in the Brain” from the esteemed DJ/Producer Statik Selektah, and “Hits From The Bong” crafted by the album’s original producer himself, DJ Muggs.

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Peanut Butter Wolf

My Vinyl Weighs A Ton

LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 2001 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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14 tracks feat. Planet Asia, Rasco, Lootpack, Kazi, Persevere, Babu, Dave Dub and many more!

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Freestyle Fellowship

Innercity Griots

18,99 €*

Hard Core Champagne On Ice Vinyl Edition

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL
INCLUDES INSERT
FEATURING THE SINGLES “BULLIES OF THE BLOCK” AND “HOT POTATO”
#51 ON THE NME LIST OF THE “100 LOST ALBUMS YOU NEED TO KNOW”

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Lil' Kim

2LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

32,99 €*

2LP | 2001 | EU | Reissue (Vinymatic)

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Finally back on vinyl. The debut of Junior M.A.F.I.A.s Queen B*tch. Very explicit lyrics. The album you had to hide from your parents back then and now have to hide from your wife.

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Dee Nasty

Nastyness

39,99 €*

19 Naughty III 30th Anniversary Orange Vinyl Edition

Release: 2001 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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For the first time on vinyl, the 4th album, released in 2001 only on CD, by Grand Master Dj legend Dee Nasty.

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Naughty By Nature

LP | 1992 | CA | Reissue (Tommy Boy)

House Of Pain Fine Malt Lyrics 30th Anniversary Colored Vinyl & Alternate Cover Edition

Release: 1992 / CA – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Despite an excellent debut album, "Naughty By Nature" was pegged as a one-hit wonder by some, after all, they'd never duplicate the inescapably catchy "O.P.P.". But when 19 Naughty III was released on February 23, 1993 with the lead single "Hip Hop Hooray, " the group proved that they could recreate that magic. Celebrating it's 30th Anniversary this year, the album has been certified platinum and "Hip Hop Hooray" has become a hip hop anthem. The single was #1 on the charts, earning the band their second Top 10 hit, with the video directed by Spike Lee, featuring appearances from Tupac Shakur, Run-DMC and more. The album also contains the hits "Written on Ya Kitten" and "It's On" and has guest appearances from Heavy D and Queen Latifah. Production was handled entirely by group member KayGee, who has one foot in the clubs and the other one on the street corner, and that's true of the group as a whole.

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House Of Pain

LP | 1992 | US | Reissue (Tommy Boy)

House Of Pain Fine Malt Lyrics 30th Anniversary Edition

Release: 1992 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Tommy Boy Records celebrates 30 Years of House of Pain's debut album House of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics) with this remastered edition. Everlast, DJ Lethal & Danny Boy formed House of Pain while attending high school and were signed to Tommy Boy Records after fashioning themselves as rowdy Irish-American hooligans, hitting the local rap and alternative music scene. House of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics) went multi-platinum and the self titled debut album spawned the successful producer DJ Muggs, who produced the single "Jump Around". The song was also remixed twice by Pete Rock, one version featuring a verse from him and one without. "Jump Around" became a hit in 1992, reaching number 3 in the United States. The album also featured Cypress Hill member B-Real on the song "Put Your Head Out" and Funkdoobiest's Son Doobie on "House and the Rising Sun", both members of the musical collective known as Soul Assassins. This edition is colored.

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House Of Pain

LP | 1992 | US | Reissue (Tommy Boy)

Dah Shinin' Picture Disc Edition

Release: 1992 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Vinyl LP pressing. Tommy Boy Records celebrates 30 Years of House of Pain's debut album House of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics) with this remastered edition. Everlast, DJ Lethal & Danny Boy formed House of Pain while attending high school and were signed to Tommy Boy Records after fashioning themselves as rowdy Irish-American hooligans, hitting the local rap and alternative music scene. House of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics) went multi-platinum and the self titled debut album spawned the successful producer DJ Muggs, who produced the single "Jump Around". The song was also remixed twice by Pete Rock, one version featuring a verse from him and one without. "Jump Around" became a hit in 1992, reaching number 3 in the United States. The album also featured Cypress Hill member B-Real on the song "Put Your Head Out" and Funkdoobiest's Son Doobie on "House and the Rising Sun", both members of the musical collective known as Soul Assassins.

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Smif-N-Wessun

2LP | 1995 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

49,39 €* 51,99 € -5%

2LP | 1998 | UK | Reissue (Be With)

Release: 1995 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Backed up by the Da Beatminerz production crew, the debut album Dah Shinin’ by Brooklyn duo Smif-N-Wessun remains a cornerstone of the East Coast sound attached to classic hip-hop records of the 90s. With hints of reggae and jazz record samples in the mix, this was hardcore hip-hop slick with an underground edge as MCs Tek and Steele ripped through a charged set of sixteen tracks. Iconic tracks burnt into history like “Wrekonize” and “Bucktown” are all here, as well as guest slots from Black Moon and the birth of supergroup Boot Camp Clik. P-vine is delighted to be reissuing the record for the first time as a deluxe double picture disc edition, with two bonus tracks bringing the total package up to eighteen tracks.

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DJ Quik

Rhythm-Al-Ism

2LP | 2003 | JP | Reissue (Hydeout Productions)

Release: 1998 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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DJ Quik is a giant of West Coast hip-hop. With his fourth album Rhythm-Al-Ism he created his masterpiece, a perfect hip-hop album. As Quik explains, “the name Rhythm-Al-Ism alone tells you what I was doing. I was mixing up rhythms. I was meshing R&B with hip-hop and jazz. And a little bit of comedy”. It’s absolutely sensational and as with a lot of mid-90s albums those original vinyl copies are now rare so here’s the Be With re-issue. A preternaturally gifted producer/rapper, DJ Quik has produced scores of LA gangsta rap classics. He’s released platinum and gold records of his own, as well as helped craft them for the likes of Tupac, Snoop Dogg, and Dr Dre. Quik has always been quirkier and more interesting than his gangsta rap peers, both musically and lyrically. An old-school funk producer at heart, he’s also incredibly nice on the mic. His raps often deal in boasts, jokes and good times but also cover his beefs, his trials and his trauma. Partying and pain, all mixed up. DJing and producing hype beat tapes from age 14, Quik’s tracks blended the languid funk and rubbery synths of Zapp and George Clinton with a gangsta aesthetic, creating a more danceable foil to Compton’s more typical nihilistic hedonism. Ultimately, his records sound custom engineered to drift out over sun-soaked barb

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Nujabes

Metaphorical Music

64,99 €*

Poverty's Paradise 25th Anniversary Edition

Release: 2003 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Legendary album, finally repressed. Japanese import. Better be quick.

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Naughty By Nature

2LP | 1996 | Reissue (Tommy Boy)

Release: 1996 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece

Snoop Dogg

2LP | 2004 | EU | Reissue (Geffen)

25,99 €*

Release: 2004 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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4LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

2Pac

Greatest Hits

66,99 €*

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 1995 | US | Reissue (Concord)

Masta Ace Incorporated

Sittin' On Chrome

Release: 1995 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Jive)

A Tribe Called Quest

Midnight Marauders

2LP | 2001 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The album Tribe Called Quest wanted to make from the very beginning. It's their most even, consistent album of the original trilogy that also includes People's Instinctive Travels... and the Low End Theory. But in spite of this, or maybe because of it, it's also their most uninteresting. With so many competent tracks, there's no chance for something to stand out above the pack, like "Scenario" did on Low End Theory or "Can I Kick It" did on People's Instinctive Travels. The celebration is there ("Stir It Up"), the jazz drums kick ("Oh My God"), and the stand-up bass dribbles, keeping perfect pace with Q-Tip's unmistakable mic-touch ("Electric Relaxation"). There's even a Native Tongues armistice/reunion with de la Soul ("Awards Tour"). Although it comes together like a seamless tutorial in jazz hip-hop style, it comes together so damn well that it's hard for any one track to excel, cursing the album with consistent quality.

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Busta Rhymes

Genesis

2LP | 2000 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

Release: 2001 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Genesis is the fifth studio album by American rapper and Leader Of The New School alumnus Busta Rhymes. Released in 2001, the album debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 and ultimately sold 1 million copies in the US and was certified platinum. The fourth single from the album, "Pass the Courvoisier Part II", peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Dilated Peoples

The Platform

2LP | 2001 | UK | Reissue (XL)

Release: 2000 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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On the West Coast, gangsta rap held sway in hip-hop as the 21st century began. The alternative and conscious rap music of the early-to-mid-90s had all but faded into the underground. The scene was set for a comeback, perhaps as a backlash to the perceived violence and misogyny of
gangsta rap's content. Leading the resurgence of alternative hip-hop were groups like Jurassic 5, and recent
signees to Capitol Records; a West coast trio that had been building steam underground since the early 90s called Dilated Peoples.

Anticipation was high for the release of the debut album from Evidence, Rakaa, and DJ Babu. (Of the influential turntablist collective Beat Junkies.) When The Platform arrived in May of 2000 it was met with critical and underground acclaim, as well as affording Dilated Peoples their first Billboard chartings. It featured a back-to-basics sound with a heavy debt to the old-school hip-hop ethos, the kind of sound that harkened back to the early days of legends like De La Soul & A Tribe Called Quest. Hits like
""No Retreat"" and ""The Platform"" were bolstered by Evidence & Rakaa's subtle, abstract wit, and swift, adroit wordplay, while DJ Babu provided production chops and dextrous scratches. On The Platform the trio were joined by the likes of B-Real, Tha Alkoholiks, Everlast, Planet
Asia, and many more providing guest vocals, while boasting guest production from The Alchemist & Kut Masta Kurt, among others.

Since its 2000 release this influential record, which heralded the return of alternative hip-hop, has never seen
a vinyl reissue. With that, Get On Down-always on top of giving the greatest hip-hop albums their due-is proud to present this re-release of The Platform. The rhymes are still fresh, the production is still pristine, and the album is now back on vinyl for the first time in 17 years.

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The Avalanches

Since I left You

27,99 €*

Release: 2001 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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The Avalanches' Downbeat milestone back in print!

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LP | 1994 | US | Reissue (Relativity)

Resurrection

28,99 €*

2LP | 1995 | EU | Reissue (Epic)

Release: 1994 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Entirely produced by No I.D. ... critically acclaimed back when it came out and a classic today!

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Suprême NTM

Paris Sous Les Bombes

26,99 €*

NGAFSH, Brodhi & Rifleman

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Supreme NTM's 3rd album finally made available again for all vinyl diggers! Includes the underground anthem "Tout N'est Pas Si Facile".

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MidEvil

12" | 2004 | DE | Original (Beatillz Produktion)

2,99 €* 9,99 € -70%

2LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (Capitol)

Release: 2004 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Still sealed.

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Beastie Boys

Hello Nasty

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2003 | MX | Reissue (Roc-A-Fella)

Jay-Z

The Black Album

Enter The 37th Chamber 15th Anniversary Yellow & Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2003 / MX – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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produced by The Neptunes, Eminem, 9th Wonder, Just Blaze, Kanye West ...

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El Michels Affair

LP | 2009 | US | Reissue (Fat Beats)

31,99 €*

2LP | 1998 | US | Reissue (Ipecac)

Release: 2009 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Originally released on Fat Beats Records in 2009, El Michels Affair’s landmark album “Enter the 37th Chamber” is celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2024. Featuring reinterpretations of hip hop anthems from the Wu-Tang Clan, the album took stripped-down, raw hip hop bangers and flipped them into richly-arranged instrumentals. Cover versions of tracks such as “C.R.E.A.M.” and “Can It All Be So Simple” instantly sounded as vintage as the records that RZA had sampled to create the originals, with the familiar melodies and driving rhythms elevated by expertly-arranged horns and strings. The gritty and bottom-heavy style of these analog recordings—dubbed “Cinematic Soul”—has been both widely celebrated and often imitated. El Michels Affair namesake Leon Michels has since gone on to produce for and collaborate with artists as diverse as Adele, Black Thought, Lana Del Rey, and The Carters (Beyonce & Jay-Z). Now 15 years from its initial release, “Enter the 37th Chamber” has proven to be one of the true classic instrumental albums of its era, every bit as enduring as the music it had meant to pay homage to.

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Dälek

Negro Necro Nekros

D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team)

Release: 1998 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Reissue of the 1998 album that started it all. Features six bonus tracks and new artwork from Mikel Elam and Paul Romano. Vinyl features a 12pg booklet with liner notes by John Morrison.

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Heltah Skeltah

2LP | 2008 | US | Reissue (Duck Down)

35,14 €* 36,99 € -5%

2LP | 1996 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

Release: 2008 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Heltah Skeltah was a favorite in the underground for their powerful voices, imposing rhymes, and explosive chemistry, but after Sean Price found great success as a solo artist, many thought that their time as a group had passed. This 2008 LP proved otherwise, as the synergy between the iconic duo of Ruck and Rock sounded better than ever.

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Ghostface Killah

Ironman

Hard To Earn White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1996 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Get On Down proudly present the debut solo album from Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah. Released in 1996 on Epic Records, Ironman earned immediate success, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Produced by RZA, Ironman found inspiration in sources ranging from blaxploitation films to classic soul and charted a whole new direction for hip-hop in the process. The album features classic bangers like “Daytona 500” featuring Raekwon and Cappadonna to soulful emotionally moving cuts like “All That I Got Is You” with Mary J Blige. The album earned gold status a year after its release and platinum by 2004, a true testament to the staying power or this classic piece of Wu-Tang artistry.

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Gang Starr

2LP | 1994 | US | Reissue (Virgin)

Take Me To Your Leader 20 Year Anniversary Edition

Release: 1994 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2023 repress without the 'Respect The Classics' sticker.

This Gang Starr classic from the golden 90s back on the scene.

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King Geedorah (MF DOOM)

2LP+7" | 2003 | UK | Reissue (Big Dada)

LP | 1995 | EU (Hittin Switches)

Release: 2003 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only 1 per customer!

Limited edition reissue with original artwork and bonus 7". Pressed on black vinyl!

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Mad CJ Mac

True Game

20,99 €*

Release: 1995 / EU

Genre: Hip Hop

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Capital Punishment Vinyl Me, Please Edition

Big Pun

2LP | 1998 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Me, Please)

43,99 €*

The Beach Boys Vs. J Dilla - Pet Sounds: In the Key of Dee

Release: 1998 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Why you'll love it...
The beats on Capital Punishment, from RZA, Rockwilder, Domingo, and other A-list maestros, are grimy, radio- friendly, yet low-ley cutting-edge, affirming its status as an undisputed classic. Big Pun was as much a visionary — conceptualizing every song — as a consummate pro in the booth. Citing Picasso and Baby Jesus while purporting to “twist your temples into pretzels,” Pun made Minute Rice out of multi-syllables. There’s no way to describe Pun’s febrile liberties with the king’s English. He doesn’t really breathe; when he does, it’s a sharp gasp for air that almost mimics his Ginsu-like wordplay. Pun’s habit of sucking wind before spitting an ill verse mimics the effect of a lit grenade about to land and decimate entire sections of the population. If Pun’s dense rhymes invoke mixed metaphors, that’s likely because he’s an impossible amalgam of wanton wooer and lyrical hitman, an overweight lover with a murderous mouthpiece.

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Bullion Presents

LP | 2009 | UK | Reissue (Bel Ami)

23,99 €*

Release: 2009 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1996 | US | Reissue (Tommy Boy)

Grand Puba

2000

25,99 €*

Release: 1996 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Cypress Hill 30th Anniversary Limited 7" Boxset

Cypress Hill

Box | 1992 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

82,99 €*

Enta Da Stage Picture Disc Edition

Release: 1992 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Another marvellous gem by Get On Down, made available to HHV customers in Europe. Limited to 1800 in total.

To commemorate the 30 year Anniversary of Cypress Hill’s debut album Get On Down is proud to present the complete album on 7 inch vinyl singles for the first time ever housed in a deluxe casebook.

Includes:

The debut album is presented as a set of six 7-Inch vinyl records presented in a Hardcover Casebook which holds all six records in built-in sleeves Full-color 80 page booklet with liner notes by journalist Chris Faraone, complete with photos and lyrics, and more Housed in a premium outer slipcase, debossed with the iconic Cypress Hill logo in metallic red foil.

When Cypress Hill came with their debut self-titled album 30 years ago, they made an immediate spark that captivated the Hip Hop audience, critics, and then the world. Led by B-Real with his nasal, singsong delivery, and Sen Dog to play the perfect hypeman, Cypress’ debut fueled tales of revenge, revolution, recreational drug use, gangbanging, and cultural pride. Like Public Enemy before them, the production was also a key factor in what made this debut so groundbreaking. DJ Muggs was able to craft a blueprint that would change Hip Hop production with his innovative stoned-out beats. Records like "How I Could Just Kill a Man", "Pigs", "Stoned is the Way of the Walk" and "Hand on the Pump" made this album an instant classic. Since its release, the album has won acclaim as one of Rolling Stone's Essential Recordings of the 90s and Top 100 Best Rap Albums by The Source Magazine.

Journalist and author Chris Faraone highlights the group's relationship in the reissue's liner notes saying, "[By the late 80s] the undisputed Cypress unit finally formed. B and Sen realized that their diametric styles - the latter's deep wrangle, the formers inimitable high notes - complemented one another righteously. By then Muggs had bangers in the bag, as well as industry experience from a jaunt with the New York duo 7A3. B and Sen waited while Muggs messed with 7A3, and in that time began to build the blueprint for their raucous and weeded no-holds-barred style. Besides getting schooled on industry pitfalls, Muggs had also grown into hip-hop's most formidable young producer, while straddling the bi-coastal gap."

Faraone was able to dive in deep with the band for the liner notes, hearing story after story, including the particularly interesting tale of their unlikely 91 radio hit, "How I Could Just Kill A Man". In the B Side wins again story, the group recalls receiving resistance from the label in regards to which single should hit radio first. Initially, the label thought "How I Could Just Kill A Man" was too risky, and even though the single initially "The Phuncky Feel One", one of the album's strongest cuts, as the A-Side, college and commercial mix-show radio couldn't resist the dusted, heavy groove of Kill A Man. The song – which included a catchy, LA drive-by-inspired chorus – ended up as an unlikely, but powerful double A-sided single that even topped the Billboard Rap charts. More singles would follow, including "Hand On The Pump"; "Pigs"; and "Latin Lingo". And by the fall of 1991, the album was a full-blown critics darling. If you are a Cypress Hill fan and 45 collector this limited edition 30 year Anniversary 7” boxset is a must have!

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Black Moon

2LP | 1993 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

51,99 €*

Wrekonize Remix / Sound Bwoy Bureill Picture Disc Edition

Release: 1993 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Black MOON’s 1993 debut album Enta Da Stage was a gamechanger to those it reached. The pulse of the underground and DIY spirit flowed through the release as members Buckshot, 5ft and DJ Evil Dee dug deep into the record that would become an east coast hip-hop classic. Buckshot, front and center, shone with his foot on the gas, and no intention to sweeten the hard-hitting lyrical flow. 5ft carved out his own on “Ack Like You Want It” and “Son get Wrec”. DJ Evil Dee threw down an early career production masterclass on the jazzy “Who Got Da Props?” with Mr. Walt - the first of many production projects for Da Beatminerz. P-vine is excited to be reissuing the record for the first time as a double picture disc with two bonus tracks off the Buck Em Down 12” to complete this sixteen track deluxe record.

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Smif-N-Wessun

7" | 1995 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

25,99 €*

The Realness 20th Anniversary Alternate Cover Edition

Release: 1995 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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After the release of their 1995 debut Dah Shinin’, Smif-N-Wessun released “Wrekonize (remix)” and “Sound Bwoy Bureill” originally as a 12” single. Samples of Glover Washington Jr’s “Just The Two Of Us” added a unique spin to the much adored “Wrekonize”, and “Sound Bwoy Bureill” with guests Top Dog and Starang Wondah from O.G.C. on “Sound Bwoy Bureill” remains a fan favourite. P-vine is delighted to be repressing the singles for the first time as a 7” picture disc.

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Cormega

2LP | 2001 | EU | Reissue (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2001 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Realness 20th Anniversary

Cormega

2LP | 2001 | EU | Reissue (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2001 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2007 | EU | Reissue (Vertigo Berlin)

K.I.Z.

Hahnenkampf

Release: 2007 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1994 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

2Pac (Thug Life)

Thug Life (Volume 1)

28,99 €*

Return Of The Boom Bap Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1994 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Thug Life: Volume 1 is the only studio album by American hip hop group Thug Life, started by 2Pac. It was released on September 26, 1994 by Interscope Records. The group featured Big Syke, Macadoshis, Mopreme, The Rated R and 2Pac.

Among the notable tracks on the album are "Bury Me a G", "Cradle to the Grave", "Pour Out a Little Liquor" (which also appears on the soundtrack to the 1994 film Above the Rim), "How Long Will They Mourn Me?" and "Str8 Ballin'."

The album is Gold-certified by the RIAA.

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KRS-One

2LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Deltron 3030 (Del The Funky Homosapien, Dan The Automator & Kid Koala)

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Return of the Boom Bap is KRS-One's first official solo album, released in 1993. It peaked on the Billboard 200 charts at position 37. According to KRS-One the album has sold over 300,000 copies.
The album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.

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3030 Black Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2000 | US | Reissue (Deltron Partners)

2LP | 2004 | US | Original (Roc-A-Fella)

Release: 2000 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Finally this epic masterpiece gets the reissue treatment!

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Kanye West

The College Dropout

LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (Armabillion)

Release: 2004 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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feat. Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Common, Twista, Mos Def, ...

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Dead End Alliance

Screwed For Life

49,99 €*

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Preface Black Vinyl Edition

Elzhi

2LP | 2008 | US | Reissue (Nature Sounds)

Boxcar Sessions w/ Corner Bump

Release: 2008 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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By the time his 2008 solo debut "The Preface" was released, Elzhi was already recognized as one of hip-hop’s most gifted lyricists. The Detroit emcee was still a member of Slum Village at the time, having replaced hip-hop icon J Dilla in the legendary group earlier that decade. "The Preface" showcases Elzhi’s undeniable talent and impressive creative flair, foreshadowing the exciting solo career that would follow. With a young Black Milk supplying pounding, drum-heavy production on 13 of the album's 16 tracks, Elzhi’s dense verses electrify the mic, announcing the arrival of a truly special artist. Whether riffing on color-themed wordplay, playing a lyrical game of “fill in the blank”, taking listeners on a dream logic adventure, telling his personal story, or simply showing off his scorching rhyme skills, Elzhi's flawless flows animate the highly conceptual collection. A thoroughly Detroit affair, "The Preface" features appearances by Motown rap gods like Royce Da 5’9”, Danny Brown, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, T3 of Slum Village, and more. After years of scarcity, the album is finally receiving a proper reissue on CD and vinyl.

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Saafir

2LP | 1994 | US | Reissue (Rarebreed)

The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill

Release: 1994 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Damaged cover.

Reggie Gibson, aka Saafir, is a producer, actor and underground Oakland California legend known for his abstract form of emceeing. Saafir made his recording debut on Digital Underground’s The Body-Hat Syndrome in 1993, followed by an appearance on Casual’s Fear Itself in 1994, which led to his solo release Boxcar Sessions. The production was handled by Jay-Z, J Groove and Big Nose, with Sleuth and Saafir serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Big Nose, King Saan, Poke Martian and Rashinel.

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Lauryn Hill

2LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (Legacy)

26,99 €*

2LP | 2004 | US | Reissue (Interscope)

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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So so classic album by The Fugees' first lady!

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Jadakiss

Kiss Of Death

Release: 2004 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Auf Einem Auge Blöd Light Blue Vinyl Edition

Fettes Brot

2LP | 1995 | DE | Reissue (Fettes Brot Schallplatten)

Release: 1995 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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C.R.E.A.M. / Glaciers Of Ice

El Michels Affair

7" | 2006 | US | Reissue (Fat Beats)

14,99 €*

OST Above The Rim 30th Anniversary Edition

Release: 2006 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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In 2006, the slight buzz of a Brooklyn band called El Michels Affair started to sound a bit more like a swarm of killer bees when their instrumental rendition of Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.” was released as a 7” vinyl single. The band’s namesake Leon Michels and his production partner Jeff Silverman dropped the single on their boutique label called Truth & Soul, and it created such commotion that it would spawn an entire album of Wu-based covers. In honor of the 15th anniversary of that LP— “Enter The 37th Chamber”—the single is now getting its first vinyl repress in years. “C.R.E.A.M.” is featured on Side A, with its prominent guitars and powerful horns complementing the signature baseline and unforgettable piano hook that practically defined an era of New York hip hop. The B-side “Glaciers of Ice” offers a deeper, melancholic interpretation of the hard-driving “Cuban Linx” banger, with a mood consistent to the A-side, as the drums take a comfortable backseat to the melodic guitars and punchy horn lines. Originally released in 2009, El Michels Affair’s “Enter The 37th Chamber” LP on Fat Beats Records is celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2024.

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V.A.

2LP | 1994 | US | Reissue (Death Row)

33,24 €* 34,99 € -5%

Release: 1994 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Last Stand Green & Black Splatter Vinyl Edition

Boot Camp Clik

2LP | 2006 | US | Reissue (Duck Down)

40,99 €*

Live At Tramps Nyc 1996 Record Store Day 2024 Light Brown Vinyl Edition

Release: 2006 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The landmark 2006 album that showcased Brooklyn's legendary hip hop collective with their original lineup for the first time since their 1997 debut LP "For the People." Buckshot, Smif-N-Wessun, Heltah Skeltah, and O.G.C. sound as raw as ever over a hall-of-fame production lineup including beats by Pete Rock, Large Professor, Da Beatminerz, 9th Wonder, Marco Polo, and more.

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De La Soul

LP | 2004 | US | Reissue (Chrysalis)

31,44 €* 36,99 € -15%

Fear Itself Record Store Day 2024 Opaque Black & Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2004 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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De La Soul’s Live at Tramps, NYC, 1996 is a time machine for fans old and new. Recorded on May 16, 1996 at New York’s famous Tramps nightclub, the core trio are joined by several guests, including Mos Def, then an unknown property but just about to make his De La debut on Stakes Is High. Common stops by for a pair of tracks, and the Jungle Brothers take the stage for one of the highlights, a reprise of the 1989 single "Buddy." This collection of songs is classic De La Soul: a mixture of thought-provoking lyrics and teenage high jinks. In addition to “Buddy,” it features live performances of “Breakadawn,” “Potholes In My Lawn,” “Me Myself And I” and more.

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Casual

37,99 €* 39,99 € -5%

Daylight Orange / Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1994 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Presented FOR Record Store DAY AS A Double LP IN AN Opaque Black AND Apple RED Color IN Color Pressing. Also Includes A Full Color OBI. The Oakland based crew known as Hieroglyphics brought the world of hip hop the likes of Del the Funky Homosapien, Souls Of Mischief and Casual. Presented here, Casual’s debut full-length originally issued by Jive in 1994. As one would expect, the releases is packed with contributions of the Heiro crew with beats courtesy of Domino, Del the Funky Homosapien, Jay-Biz, and Casual himself. Fear Itself now sees its first proper reissue exclusively for Record Store Day 2024.

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Aesop Rock

LP | 2001 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

23,99 €*

Release: 2001 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Beat Konducta Volume 3: Beat Konducta In India

Madlib

LP | 2007 | US | Reissue (Stones Throw)

27,99 €*

The Love Movement Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2007 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Beat Konducta in India: Madlib productions inspired by Bollywood soundtracks and other 60s-80s productions from India.

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A Tribe Called Quest

3LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (Jive)

31,99 €*

187 He Wrote Black Friday Record Store Day 2023 Red Smoke Vinyl Edition

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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It's really true, finally this album is back on vinyl. A Tribe Called Quest's fifth album was released a month after they announced their break-up in 1998.

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Spice 1

2LP | 1993 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

Very Necessary 30th Anniversary Edition

Release: 1993 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Quantity: 1500
Release type: RSD Exclusive Release

187 HE Wrote Rolls Out For RSD Black Friday In A Red Smoke Double Vinyl Pressing Housed In A Gatefold Jacket With A Full Color OBI strip Bay-area rapper Spice 1 lit it up when he issued his second full-length in September of ‘93. 187 He Wrote hit the number 10 slot on the Billboard Top 200 and rode all the way to the top of the Top R&B/Hip Hop Album chart. The Riaa certified Gold outing now sees its first proper vinyl issue in decades for RSD Black Friday.

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Salt-N-Pepa

2LP | 1993 | CZ | Reissue (Island)

Release: 1993 / CZ – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Money, Power & Respect Black & White Vinyl Edition

The Lox

2LP | 1998 | EU | Original (Atlantic)

Release: 1998 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2006 | EU | Reissue (Atlantic)

Lupe Fiasco

Food & Liquor

Release: 2006 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Resurrection Limited Remastered Opaque Blue / Butter Cream Vinyl Edition W/ Obi-Strip

First Born Vinyl Me, Please Edition

Release: 1994 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 1994 copies worldwide. US customers, please order with Get On Down. Pressed ON Blue AND Butter Cream Colored Vinyl

With Hand Numbered OBI Limited TO 1994 Copies

Deluxe edition vinyl which includes the original album plus 3 Resurrection remixes with liner notes featuring interviews with Common and NO I.D all in a beautiful gatefold jacket.

Get On Down is proud to present, Commons sophomore album, Resurrection. While the album was originally neglected by the mainstream, it has since received a great deal of critical acclaim and is now on The Sources 100 Best Rap Albums. In comparison to his debut album, Commons musical style evolved lyrically by his expressing of himself rather than just describing street life. With its Jazz and Hip Hop flavors, Resurrection furthered the growth of both genres. Overall, the album is commonly perceived as an underrated Rap classic and now this legendary album is available in a much anticipated, 2xLP gatefold jacket edition.

Resurrection was produced almost entirely by No I.D., who has gone on to work with heavyweights like Usher, Alicia Keys and Rihanna, and he recently produced the first two singles for Jay-Zs new album The Blueprint 3. In addition, No I.D. is credited as the man who introduced Kan ye West to Hip Hop production, inviting him to his sessions with Common when West was only starting out.

The 2xLP features the original 15 album tracks (all cuts remastered from the original masters) and three remixes of Resurrection. Two of the remixes were produced by the one and only Large Professor of Main Source fame and the third is another track by No I.D. The gatefold jacket art features in-depth liner notes written by Brian Coleman with Common and No I.D.

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Eyedea & Abilities

2LP | 2001 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Me, Please)

2LP | 2000 | Reissue (Ne'Astra Music Group)

Release: 2001 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Why you'll love it...
First Born is as integral to Minnesota rap as any album from that scene, including work from superstars like Atmosphere. It’s a perfect encapsulation of the city’s sound at a time when it was still being created. In Abilities’ own words, “It really sounds like a Minnesota winter.” While being transported to sub-zero temperatures doesn’t sound particularly appealing as we slog through a quarantined winter, the familiar sounds of First Born are a soothing balm.

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Slum Village

Fantastic Volume 2

30,99 €*

Music & Me Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2000 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The contributions of the late Detroit producer James DeWitt Yancey –better known to the world as J Dilla- to the world of hip-hop can't be overstated, and nowhere is his legacy more apparent than his work as a member of Slum Village. A founding member of the trio, (Alongside rappers T3 and Baatin) Dilla provided the group's distinctly esoteric, free-wheeling sound, built around winding basslines, quirky drumbeats, subtle low-end frequencies, and classic jazz & soul samples. Against the backdrop of Dilla's rich production, T3 and Baatin's free-flowing style of rhyming would also earn wide critical praise, leading to comparisons as the successors to A Tribe Called Quest. (A label they themselves have rejected.) After the success of Slum’s 1997 studio debut, Fan-Tas-Tic Vol. 1, the group went to work on their follow up. Though the project was completed in ’98, label turmoil kept the project on ice until 2000. By the time Fantastic Volume II hit Dilla was well on his way to his status as a hip hop legend having produced cuts for Common, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest and many more. Later works from Slum Village may have had more of an impact sales-wise (in the immediate) but Fantastic Vol. 2 had fans and many critics saying that Slum Village, and Dilla in particular, may “single-handedly save rap music.” Perhaps that statement is hyperbole but many consider Fantastic Volume II to be Slum Village’s finest work ever to this day. Ne'Astra Media Group now presents the album reissued on vinyl, for the first time in several years. Every wobbling bass note of J Dilla's production has been preserved to maintain the legacy of this hip hop rap classic and maintain the legend of one of hip-hop's greatest beatsmiths

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Nate Dogg

2LP | 2001 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

2LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (SCMD Music)

Release: 2001 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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After the silver edition has had a huge success reminding everyone of the greatness that Nate Dogg came up with, it is now pressed on black vinyl.

• 180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL
• INCLUDES INSERT WITH LYRICS
• FEATURES THE HIT SINGLE “I GOT LOVE”
• GUEST APPEARANCES BY DR. DRE, KURUPT, LIL’ MO, SNOOP DOGG, FABOLOUS, XZIBIT AND LUDACRIS A.O.
• BLACK VINYL

The American rap artist Nate Dogg earned the nickname of “King Of Hooks” after providing guest vocals for a multitude of hit rap songs between 1992 and 2007. He began his career as a member of 213, but recorded three successful solo albums in total, including the 2001 album Music & Me. The album was led by the single “I Got Love”, which remains one of his biggest hits to this day, alongside the title track. The album featured guest appearances by Dr. Dre, Xzibit, Kurupt, Fabolous, Ludacris, Pharoahe Monch and Snoop Dogg amongst others. It peaked at #3 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart.

Music & Me is available on black vinyl and includes an insert with lyrics.

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King T

Thy Kingdom Come

32,99 €*

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Hole In One)

Playa Posse

Bigga And Betta Thangs

31,99 €*

We Are The South Greatest Hits Black Friday Record Store Day 2022 Silver & Blue Edition

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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This goes out to all ya playas, thugs, fiends, pimps and the rest of this rotten world. The official reissue of Playa Posse - Bigga and Betta Thangs is now available for the first time on vinyl. Let the gangsta sounds flow through your body and soul. Load ya guns for ya Memphis run.

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8Ball & MJG

2LP | 2008 | US | Reissue (Mnrk Urban)

48,99 €*