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V.A. - Chillhop Essentials Winter 2022
V.A.
Chillhop Essentials Winter 2022
2LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Chillhop Music)
17,99 €* 29,99 € -40%
Release: 2023 / UK – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Let your thoughts melt away with the fourth Essentials release of 2022 perfect for cooling down in the warmer months and getting cosy to when the days get shorter! Limited edition, so don't miss out!
V.A. - Circles Black Vinyl Edition
V.A.
Circles Black Vinyl Edition
LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Dezi-Belle)
18,19 €* 25,99 € -30%
Release: 2020 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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A download code is included. First Dezi-Belle Records Compilation. Limited edition of 100 copies.
V.A. - Cosmic Void
V.A.
Cosmic Void
LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Block Opera)
15,19 €* 18,99 € -20%
Release: 2019 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Welcome to BLOCK001 - Day X has arrived. For our pilot project, 16 renowned producers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland combined talents to deliver a unique acoustic testament of our time to posterity. “Cosmic Void” blends elements of Hip-Hop, Electronica, Boombap, Lo-Fi, Ambient, 808, Experimental, Trip-Hop and Pop into a stimulating soundscape, presenting the many facets of instrumental Hip-Hop in 2019.
Exclusive contributions by 7apes, Robot Orchestra, Brenk Sinatra, NiteNite, the intern, Torky Tork, Drum Quixote, Enaka, Cap Kendricks, Dexter, Funky Notes, Twit One, Dienst&Schulter, Maniac, Smoke Trees and Dead Rabbit turn “Cosmic Void” into a must-have for Beat-Art-enthusiasts. Produced and designed meticulously, each Cosmic Void’s packaging is handmade. Limited to 500 vinyl copies.
„Cosmodrome Baikonur. It is merely a matter of time until our atmosphere topples. Recent calculations predict our life-sustaining measures are no longer capable to prevent the decomposition of the organics. Not efficiently, that is. Time is running out, people are seeking salvation. There is hope, though. The relentless efforts of Sergeant Appiah and Prof. Dr. Heitech drove their team of elite scientists to finalize the ESI-analysis of the anticipated 1140b-fractal just in time. The latest seminal developments in tech granted us to dream the impossible. Every piece of information we acquired could have been our last. The Secretary-General of our Reunited Nations let us know, and I quote: „There can be no distance too long, no challenge too great, for the benefit of humankind.“ The crew of W-58025 is ready for takeoff, project CV001 begins according to schedule. We’re here for you - over and out.“
V.A. - Grand Cru: The Other Side
V.A.
Grand Cru: The Other Side
LP | 2023 | US | Original (Grand Cru)
20,14 €* 30,99 € -35%
Release: 2023 / US – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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An awesome head noddin’ 10 track instrumental beat compilation curated by Grand CRU label founder Kats1r1s. Features tracks previously unreleased on vinyl by Tall Black GUY, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Jneiro Jarel, Afta-1, Birocratic and more. Full pic sleeve.
V.A. - Hansi's Room
V.A.
Hansi's Room
LP | 2019 | DE | Original (Keller Flavour)
13,64 €* 20,99 € -35%
Release: 2019 / DE – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Hansi's Room is my Room in Munich, where Music Producers, MC's and Dj's can present themselves and their own Music.
V.A. - Instrumentals Volume 1 Black Vinyl Edition
V.A.
Instrumentals Volume 1 Black Vinyl Edition
LP | 2023 | US | Original (Don't Sleep)
23,79 €* 33,99 € -30%
Release: 2023 / US – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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We're thrilled to present our first-ever compilation "Don't Sleep Records: The Instrumentals Volume One". This collection features a blend of our most popular records and personal favorites, including some slept-on beats that deserve a second chance to shine.

These tracks represent the diverse range of sounds and styles that have shaped the unique sonic fingerprint of Don't Sleep Records over our ten-year history. From jazzy, soulful tunes to hard-hitting boom bap and soulful bangers, this compilation offers something for every discerning listener.

We're excited to share this collection with our fans and we hope you'll enjoy it as much as we've enjoyed putting it together.

- Don't Sleep Records
V.A. - Instrumentals Volume 1 Colored Vinyl Edition
V.A.
Instrumentals Volume 1 Colored Vinyl Edition
LP | 2023 | US | Original (Don't Sleep)
33,24 €* 34,99 € -5%
Release: 2023 / US – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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We're thrilled to present our first-ever compilation "Don't Sleep Records: The Instrumentals Volume One". This collection features a blend of our most popular records and personal favorites, including some slept-on beats that deserve a second chance to shine.

These tracks represent the diverse range of sounds and styles that have shaped the unique sonic fingerprint of Don't Sleep Records over our ten-year history. From jazzy, soulful tunes to hard-hitting boom bap and soulful bangers, this compilation offers something for every discerning listener.

We're excited to share this collection with our fans and we hope you'll enjoy it as much as we've enjoyed putting it together.

- Don't Sleep Records
V.A. - Lonely Days Blue Vinyl Edition
V.A.
Lonely Days Blue Vinyl Edition
2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Lofi)
34,39 €* 42,99 € -20%
Release: 2022 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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As the nights get colder and longer, we often lose touch with those around us. Nights when loneliness takes hold of us as our only dependable friend, and our imagination becomes the universe; forever questioning the existence of our own reality, while perpetually stuck in an emotional limbo.. Delve into your thoughts with ‘Lonely Nights’, the latest Lofi Girl compilation featuring 31 artists worldwide. Soft beats, melancholic pianos, lulling guitars and a range of other instruments are knitted together like a warm blanket to bring ease and comfort for as long as you need. Focus on the ingressing dawn light, close your eyes, and breathe in - this feeling is only temporary, and better days are on their way.
V.A. - PLYGRND Beat Retreat Compilation 2023
V.A.
PLYGRND Beat Retreat Compilation 2023
LP | 2024 | EU | Original (PLYGRND)
16,19 €* 26,99 € -40%
Release: 2024 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Twentysix artists, lots of wine and pizza, no agenda. This compilation is a collection of vibes and memories from our PLYGRND Beat Retreat in Tuscany, Italy, wrapped in songs. Featuring tracks by Kiefer, Sara Kawai, Flozigg, Adia, Kaelin Ellis, Molly McPhaul, Burrito Eats, DAO, Desh, Dhanya, Elaquent, Elijah Fox, Glimlip, Joe Bae, K Le Maestro, Louk, Mad Keys, miamore, Miri, Nokiaa, Paul Grant, DEOVI, Relyae, Saltyyyy V, Sebastian Kamae, and Tom Doolie.

Driving up a hill lined with pine trees and grapevines, arriving at a beautiful arrangement of terracotta colored houses embedded in an unreal scenery made of grapevines and verdurous greens. Roaming this area, worrying about nothing but the day that lies ahead. Bumping into fellow creatives who share the same passion for music and art. Collaborative energy coming out of this; exploring new sounds with new souls. You capture yourself getting lucky, and think to yourself: Don’t take it too seriously, it’s not that deep. But also, make some beautiful stuff, if you can.

This year's compilation is a testament to the rich diversity of talent on display. The PLYGRND Beat Retreat Compilation 2023 is not just a collection of tracks; it's a celebration of the artists who brought their A-game to our event. Get your hands on this exclusive gatefold-vinyl, and immerse yourself in the sounds that defined the PLYGRND Beat Retreat 2023. Limited edition, high-quality, and a must-have for any music enthusiast.

Blue vinyl in gatefold sleeve.
V.Raeter - Sunday On A Monday
V.Raeter
Sunday On A Monday
LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Kabul Fire)
20,89 €* 21,99 € -5%
Release: 2021 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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After releasing his first beat & instrumental album “Alltimers” in 2020, Berlin based multi-talent V.Raeter is back and kicking off the champagne for his upcoming sophomore LP “Sunday on a Monday” – this time released via Kabul Fire Records, also known as the nourishing home of high class instrumental releases in proud HipHop fashion. Sunday on a Monday is a sample based instrumental gem that pays tribute to the laid-back atmosphere of late summer days.
V.Raeter - Sunday On A Monday HHV Exclusive Transparent Orange Vinyl Edition
V.Raeter
Sunday On A Monday HHV Exclusive Transparent Orange Vinyl Edition
LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Kabul Fire)
20,39 €* 23,99 € -15%
Release: 2022 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Limited to 500 copies on orange vinyl.

After releasing his first beat & instrumental album “Alltimers” in 2020, Berlin based multi-talent V.Raeter is back and kicking off the champagne for his upcoming sophomore LP “Sunday on a Monday” – this time released via Kabul Fire Records, also known as the nourishing home of high class instrumental releases in proud HipHop fashion. Sunday on a Monday is a sample based instrumental gem that pays tribute to the laid-back atmosphere of late summer days.
Valid - Peach Brandy Peach Vinyl Edition
Valid
Peach Brandy Peach Vinyl Edition
LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Funk Night)
30,59 €* 35,99 € -15%
Release: 2024 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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An instant classic featuring some of the finest from Detroit and the Balkan region. Double LP, limited to only 350 copies on peach colored vinyl. Real Hip-Hop!
Vaso Lipa - The Meetings
Vaso Lipa
The Meetings
LP | 2023 | EU | Original
17,99 €* 19,99 € -10%
Release: 2023 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Vector Graphics - Destine Splatter Vinyl Edition
Vector Graphics
Destine Splatter Vinyl Edition
LP | 2019 | US | Reissue (Sic)
41,79 €* 43,99 € -5%
Release: 2019 / US – Reissue
Genre: Hip Hop
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Waajeed - Patty Hearst Beat Tape Red Vinyl Edtion
Waajeed
Patty Hearst Beat Tape Red Vinyl Edtion
2LP | 2024 | US | Original (Dirt Tech Reck)
36,79 €* 45,99 € -20%
Release: 2024 / US – Original
Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance
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For the 1st time vinyl release of a seminal beat tape, 30 raw Hip Hop productions crafted between 2005.
Web Web - Interpretations Of Web Web Colored Vinyl Edition
Web Web
Interpretations Of Web Web Colored Vinyl Edition
2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Beat Art Department)
16,79 €* 23,99 € -30%
Release: 2020 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Limited edition of 300 copies!
Wox & Baronski - Versus 2
Wox & Baronski
Versus 2
7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Dezi-Belle)
18,04 €* 18,99 € -5%
Release: 2023 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Limited edition of 100 copies
Wox & Baronski - Versus 2
Wox & Baronski
Versus 2
7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Dezi-Belle)
11,99 €* 14,99 € -20%
Release: 2023 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Used Vinyl
Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint
Limited edition of 100 copies
Wys - South Pole/ North Pole Beige Vinyl Edition
Wys
South Pole/ North Pole Beige Vinyl Edition
LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Lofi)
30,39 €* 31,99 € -5%
Release: 2023 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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WYS has arrived in time to rescue winter with his album ‘South Pole’: a chilling, but warmly-welcomed sequel to the highly-acclaimed ‘North Pole’. Bundle up and grab your sled for this short, nostalgia-filled auditory trip. Comforting guitar riffs feel cosy as woollen gloves, and bittersweet melodies like icy serenades, together with soothing gusts of wind, will send you adrift into the endless expanse of white. A quiet, faraway place you can always return to - where the ice never melts, and your favourite memories are preserved beneath the sleeping glaciers. Close your eyes, and let your mind drift off in the snowstorm…
Xander. - Cabin Fever Pt. 3 Blue Vinyl Edition
Xander.
Cabin Fever Pt. 3 Blue Vinyl Edition
LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Lofi)
28,79 €* 31,99 € -10%
Release: 2023 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Boston-based producer xander. is headed for the horizon with his third instalment of ‘Cabin Fever’, featuring a handful of collaborators and live instrumentation. Soothing guitar riffs and dynamic melodies are suspended in lofty weightlessness, combined with detailed arrangements of crisp drums and signature textures; crafting sounds so real and immersive, it’s like reading a story book. Enjoy the view from up here - everything below looks surreal.
Xander. X Tonion - Stories Of Synergy Brown Vinyl Edition
Xander. X Tonion
Stories Of Synergy Brown Vinyl Edition
LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Lofi)
23,09 €* 32,99 € -30%
Release: 2022 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Warm drum loops and airy pads combine with uplifting piano notes that soothe the soul, and the highlight of the performance is the cello that fills the air with its rich, layered sound; even the owls and fireflies have come out to listen. There’s no need to say a word - sit back, and enjoy the music that flows effortlessly between the duo, and you will hear enough inspiring stories to last the evening and more.
Y A N A & Gena - Under My Skin
Y A N A & Gena
Under My Skin
LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Stereofox)
13,19 €* 23,99 € -45%
Release: 2024 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Yagi - Bellwoods
Yagi
Bellwoods
10" | 2016 | DE | Original (BRRWD)
10,39 €* 12,99 € -20%
Release: 2016 / DE – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Used Vinyl
Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint
Yasumu - Escaping Reality Green Vinyl Edition
Yasumu
Escaping Reality Green Vinyl Edition
LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Lofi)
28,79 €* 31,99 € -10%
Release: 2023 / EU – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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When was the last time music saved your life? Yasumu has his own story to tell in ‘Escaping Reality’, a 13-track album that examines his relationship with music growing up; which shaped him into the skilled musician he is today. The German composer translates deep-rooted feelings of loneliness and uncertainty into sounds, through carefully composed drums and signature piano compositions. Intertwined with the melodies are orchestral elements that evoke the underlying beauty in his journey of self-discovery.
Yunggrunge - Laidbackmusic (Vol. 1)
Yunggrunge
Laidbackmusic (Vol. 1)
Tape | 2021 | US | Original (Sic)
13,49 €* 17,99 € -25%
Release: 2021 / US – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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We welcome our newest SIC Records Recording Artist!! YungGrunge with his Debut EP!!

A Refreshing Enhanced Aural Journey Of The New G-Funk ERA!!!
Zod1ac - Yesterday & Tomorrow
Zod1ac
Yesterday & Tomorrow
Tape | 2021 | CA | Original (Inner Ocean)
11,69 €* 17,99 € -35%
Release: 2021 / CA – Original
Genre: Hip Hop
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Yesterday & Tomorrow is more than just a beat tape. It’s the personal story of Val Murray’s gender transition. Evolving beautifully over three acts, each of the 15 songs is a necessary moment in an emotional arc that begins with Murray’s self-revelations at the start of the pandemic, through to her gradual acceptance and self-actualization in the summer of 2021.

The first act, discovery, is about Murray’s first steps into her transition, developing an acute awareness of her own gender dysphoria, or as she describes it: “searching for the keys to your true self and coming up empty handed.” In this act it’s fitting that beats like psilocybin and opal feel foggy and vaporous. trees featuring Floco Torres, asks us to ponder our undeniable inner truth and outer truth, so we can stay in touch with the world around us. Torres’ incisive lyrics on trees are an extension of an hour-long conversation with Murray after the police shooting of Jacob Blake, painting an intense picture of self-discovery in disorienting times. To end the act, Dysphoria sunshine and drown take us deeper into Murray’s 8 to 9 month period of dysphoria before glimmers of hope appear.

In act two, reflection, we are with Murray as she finds herself at the bottom of a proverbial mountain she doesn’t know she can climb. Dealing with new realizations about her true gender identity, a final grad class in theoretical computer science that feels beyond her capabilities, and a late in life autism diagnosis, she has no choice but to push herself further than she’s ever gone before. This is where she ascends, expanding her mind and growing more firm in who she is. Songs like the girl in the mirror and ikigai, show light entering through the clouds, and along with it, a new purpose for Murray: “live as me.” With prism, a track that began before her transition, Murray sees the world through her new self with life-affirming vividness and meaning.

In the final act, we enter the most recent stage of Murray’s transition: actualization. This is a stage on-going today, one full of questioning: what does it means to be oneself? What assumptions are accurate? What’s been an act all along? It’s a period of her life, and on the album, that’s deconstructive and lighter in tone, all while being abstract. Songs like parallel are meant to occupy two realities or timelines: the then and the now (the now being the only timeline that matters.) With the penultimate thank you, Murray creates an ode to close friends who’ve been supportive all along, whose positivity continue to bring comfort. Finally on see u again, Murray leaves us with a peaceful yet dissonant closer about living your truth and everything that comes with it. Including all the bad feelings that can creep in from time to time.

Yesterday & Tomorrow is a beat tape like no other, an intimate epic about Murray’s past and future. Although deeply personal, there’s a message for all of us to internalize: no matter how dark things get, there’s always hope. Even when you think it’s completely out of reach.
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