Hip Hop — In Stock
Old school, true school, golden age, random rap, west coast, east coast, independent, southern, and midwestern hip hop -- as well as some commercial classics!
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Madlib Invazion, 2014. New Copy 2LP ... $25.99 30.99
Streetwise raps from Freddie Gibbs, backed by inventive production from Madlib – here on one of the best records yet on 'Lib's own Madlib Invazion imprint! If you'll forgive us a little bit of repetition – because we KNOW we've written this before – there's just something extra ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fredro Starr —
Perfect Chick (clean, street, tv, remix clean, remix inst, remix acapella) ... 12-inch Koch, 2001. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Obe, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $28.99 31.99
These guys are known by some as the backing band of Anderson.Paak, but they're a hell of a group on their own – rock-solid right at the core, and able to effortlessly craft a sweet blend of funk and soul – yet also leave room for plenty of guests along the way! The musicianship here is ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sun/Key Systems Recording, 1991. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $39.99 45.99
A really great album from the LA scene of the early 90s – very different than most of the west coast work of the period, and much more in the spirit of some of the east coast work from the Native Tongues posse! The group features early work from Mikah 9, Self Jupiter, PEACE, and Aceyalone ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roc-A-Fella, 2003. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
An album with some surprisingly soulful moments, thanks in part to some well-chosen samples from classic years of soul – including snippets of work from The Impressions, James Brown, Minnie Riperton, and The Spinners – all of whom really provide some nice balance with the more hardcore ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2023 Def Jam 50th Anniversary Of Hip Hop pressing – on "fruit punch" colored vinyl!)
Fugees —
Score ... CD 
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $3.99
The record that really broke The Fugees out of the box – not their debut, but the album where everything really came together – especially the fantastic mix of vocals and MC work that Lauryn Hill brought to the group! The album was a key bridge between hip hop and soul back in the day ... read more CD
Funkmaster Flex —
It's Nuttin (clean)/Koch, 2005. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Clean album sampler, with Cam'ron and Juelz Santana on "It's Nuttin" and "The Way We Roll", 50 Cent and Paul Wall on "Just A Touch", and Jae Millz on "Bring It Back". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Bad Boy, 1999. Near Mint- ... $1.99
With Black Rob. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Bad Boy sleeve.)
Aftermath/G Unit, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
The Game, Dr. Dre, and G-Unit make a wise investment with the west coast MC's debut LP – ignoring new hot trends and laying out blueprint street rap that'll have a satisfying sound for years to come! Tracks include "Westside Story", "Dreams", "Hate It Or Love It" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl Me Please pressing in red vinyl, still in the stickered outer sleeve, with obi and booklet.)
Columbia/Skyblaze, 2002. Used ... $5.99
Heavy soul from the Bay Area scene – a fantastic set of tracks from the enigmatic Goapele! Goapele's an underground singer with a really righteous feel – and she's not afraid to use some heavy beats and funk to send her message home. The set's got a really well integrated instrumental ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Goodie Mob —
Black Ice (album dirty, album clean, inst, acapella)/LaFace, 1998. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
LaFace, 1999. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a LaFace sleeve.)
Epic, 2004. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Zomba/Jive, 1991. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
G&E, 1999. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
G&E, 2000. Near Mint- ... $24.99
7 cuts: "Intro", which is actually a 3 minute instrumental track, "Sound, Noise, Music", "These Moments" feat. Bfap, "Mind Over Matter" feat. PSC, 'Dop What You Can", "Streetwalking" in vocal and instrumental versions. LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple marbled vinyl pressing.)
World Of Beats, 2005. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
Produced by Phill Stroman. 12-inch, Vinyl record
MCA, 2002. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
MCA, 1999. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain black sleeve.)
Herbie Hancock —
Rockit (short, album) ... 7-inch 
Columbia, 1983. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Funky breaking madness! Side one is Herbie's big hit cut with Bill Laswell – which sounds surprisingly better today than it did back in 1983. (Funky 45's, Hip Hop) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
Funky breaking madness! Nice 12" single of Herbie's big hit cut with Bill Laswell – which sounds surprisingly better today than it did back in 1983. Lots of nice early electro keyboards – and some nice scratching from Grandmaster D St! (Soul, Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, bumped corners, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
AEI, 1991. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Joe Harrison —
Shadowboxing – Madlib Invazion Library Series Vol 7 ... LP Madlib Invazion, 2024. New Copy ... $21.99 24.99
Joe Harrison starts out this set with a reference to David Axelrod, and the set just keeps getting better and better after that – as Joe mixes together vibes, mellotron, guitar, organ, flute, and lots of other cool instrumentation – but all with a lean vibe that's definitely more on the ... (Sound Library, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Heavy D & The Boyz —
Peaceful Journey (radio, inst, Eddie F's club mix, Eddie's inst) ... 12-inch MCA, 1992. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in an Uptown sleeve, with index label.)
Ninja Tune, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Soulful beats with more than a hint of a hip hop influence – no surprise, considering that the album features guest appearances by Bahamadia, What What, Roots Manuva, The Dream Warriors, and Blade. Lots of heavy downtempo beats, a great one to kickback and herbalise to! Titles include " ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print.)
LaFace, 1993. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Atlantic, 1989. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, hype sticker, promo stamp, and light wear,)
Hot Boys —
I Need A Hot Girl (extra clean radio, clean radio, album, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Cash Money, 1999. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have beat stickers.)
Jive, 2006. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Nature Sounds, 2023. New Copy 2LP ... $25.99 28.99
The regal image on the cover really fits the spirit of the record – as Shafiq Husayn seems to be channeling some sort of subtle majesty throughout – really focusing his already-great talents, and maybe winning himself a rightful spot at the head of the table of the contemporary soul ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Priority, 1998. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Ice Cube —
My Loved One (lp, clean, inst, acapella)/Heavyweight/A&M, 1998. Near Mint- ... $1.99
With Mr Short Khop and Master P. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Ice Cube —
Wicked /Priority, 1992. Used ... $1.99
Includes 3 versions of Wicked - radio, LP, and instrumental. And U Ain't Gonna Take My Life-original and instrumental. CD
Sire, 1989. Very Good ... $29.99
Ice T's third album, and a set that still has all the nicely biting style of his early best! The approach here is great – as political as the cover implies, but with a nice sense of wit, too – that quality that already made Ice stand so far apart from others who were getting mired down ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and is bent a bit at the bottom corners.)
Sire, 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
The album that really has Ice T and Afrika Islam moving forward in a wonderful way – stepping things up from the already-great previous record, and pushing Ice well into the kind of superstar role that he'd follow up in coming years in so many ways! At the time, Ice T was part of the rising ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ice T —
What Really Goes On (CD single) ... CD Explicit, 1998. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Warner, 1992. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing.)
Igor RX-15 —
Nuthin' But Beats Vol 2 ... 12-inch Dunk Yer Funk, 1988. Very Good (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
BBE (UK), 2023. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99 39.99
Illa J seems ready to live up to his long legacy on the Detroit scene here – almost with a vibe that has him refining his sound even more than before, while also opening the door to some of the younger talents on the scene as well! We love the crisply cosmic energy of some of the beats ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yo Yo Smuggler, 1999. Used ... $3.99
The debut of the J Davis Trio – Chicago's wholly unique late night jazz, spacey funk, leftfield live hip hop crew! The J Davis Trio combines some stripped down 70s soul jazz with a skewed, slightly sinister sense of humor – and can reference Roy Ayers and the Dead Milkmen on the same ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
J Dilla —
Motor City ... LP Nature Sounds, 2017. New Copy ... $21.99 24.99
19 different snapshots of the Motor City, as presented through the ears of J Dilla – who's close to the ground, brimming over with sound, and working here with a boundless array of different beats and samples! The package is one from the vaults, issued after Dilla's too-soon passing – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pay Jay, Early 2000s. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 27.99
The original mix of Ruff Draft from J Dilla – a set cut back when he was still going by the name of Jay Dee, as one of the most powerful voices to emerge from the new scene in Detroit – working here alone in the studio, and with a raw power that's really wonderful! The record is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stones Throw/Fat Beats, 2003/2007. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
J Dilla at his grittiest, most rugged & raw – in both the production and rhyme realm – with all beats and rhymes by the Dilla himself! This set originally opened our ears to a different side of Dilla, a harder hitting aesthetic, with beats and grooves from out of leftfield that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stones Throw, 2005. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
The classic batch of instrumentals from J Dilla – one that strongly transcends the hip hop genre – and perhaps his rawest, and most adventurous listening experience ever! The loopy soul samples, rich synth/electro shine, and thumping bass and soul beats that Dilla largely made his name ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue featuring the drawn "Donut Shop" cover!)
J-Zone —
Intoxicated Skull – Madlib Invazion Library Series Vol 3 ... LP Madlib Invazion, 2023. New Copy ... $21.99 24.99
One of the funkiest entries in this killer Madlib sound library series – thanks to some mighty heavy drums from J-Zone! The set begins with a rock-solid break right from the start, then keeps on going strongly in a similar mode – mixing warmer keyboards, guitar lines, and even a bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Virgin, 1998. Near Mint- ... $9.99
BBE (UK), 2001. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
A classic masterpiece from J Dilla – a record that set the tone for countless hip hop releases in years to come – but which still shows Jay Dee as one of the smartest, sharpest, most forward-thinking producers to rule the roost! The set's got some incredible live instrumentation – ... read more CD
BBE (UK), 2001/2005. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
A classic masterpiece from J Dilla – a record that set the tone for countless hip hop releases in years to come – but which still shows Jay Dee as one of the smartest, sharpest, most forward-thinking producers to rule the roost! The set's got some incredible live instrumentation – ... read more CD
Roc-A-Fella, 2003. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $27.99 33.99
"This here is the victory lap," raps Hov midway through The Black Album, his supposed career-capper (for this stage, anyway), and if nothing here immediately dazzles us to the core the way the best of his past singles have done, overall this is probably the most consistent front-to-back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roc-A-Fella, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
"This here is the victory lap," raps Hov midway through The Black Album, probably the most consistent front-to-back listen of all his albums. One of the nicest things about the Black Album is the brevity – with a very manageable 14 tracks, no guest rhymers, and a consistent overall ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clean promo in a Rocafella Advance sleeve, with light wear.)
Def Jam, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $79.99
A heck of a comeback for Jay-Z – and a record that definitely stands as the blueprint promised in the title – not just for Jay-Z's career in years to come, but also for that of Kanye West and Just Blaze – who both contribute key work here on the production tip! The set's a long ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing with Masterdisk/TD etch. Includes the inserts.)
Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam, 1997. New Copy 2LP ... $32.99 34.99
Jay Z's second LP, the one right before he adopted the "hot"/Swizz Beats sound. Like the first LP, there's a good mix of more hip hop tracks like "Streets Is Watching", "Friend Or Foe '98", "Rap Game/Crack Game" and even the more radio friendly are still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jay-Z —
This Life Forever (radio, album, inst, acappella) ... 12-inch WEA/Black Hand, 1999. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Roc-A-Fella, 1998. New Copy 2LP ... $32.99 34.99
Tracks include "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)", "Ride Or Die", "Can I Get A..." with Amil & Ja Rule, "Money, Cash, Hoes" with DMX, "It's Alright" and "Coming Of Age (The Sequel)" with Memphis Bleek, 'Money Ain't A Thing", "I ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
YNR (UK), 2017. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99 14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited clear vinyl pressing. Includes the insert. Cover has bumped corners and small center splits in the seams.)
Luke, 1991. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Luke sleeve, with Play It Say It sticker.)
Jive, 2002. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Pro Era/Columbia, 2022. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Little E, 1995. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Def Jam, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered Roc sleeve.)
Juelz Santana —
Mic Check (radio, lp, inst) ... 12-inch Def Jam, 2005. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label promo in a stickered Def Jam sleeve.)
Def Jam, 2005. Near Mint- ... $2.99
With Cam'ron and Sizzla on "Shottas". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered Def Jam sleeve.)
Jurassic 5 —
Quality Control ... LP Up Above/Get On Down, 2000. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
The record that really put Jurassic 5 on the map – a set that came out after some key indie fame, but with a platform that helped the group become one of the more important mainstream hip hop forces of the century! All the creative lyrical interplay of the underground is firmly in place here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jurassic 5 —
WOE Is Me (clean, acapella, inst)/Interscope, 2000. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Juvenile —
Ha! (street, radio, inst) ... 12-inch Cash Money/Universal, 1998. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Nervous, 1999. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Produced by Charlemagne. 12-inch, Vinyl record
MyMan, 2000. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
Produced by Oh No, with cuts by DJ Romes. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Fat Beats sleeve with a promo stamp.)
Ready Rock, 1999. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Smoggy Day/Concentrated, 2001. Near Mint- ... $19.99
With guest spots by DJ Romes, Kombo, Wildchild, Planet Asia, Krondon, Phil Da Agony, Montage One, Rhettmatic and the Visionaries. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Def Jam, 2022. New Copy 4LP ... $41.99 59.99
A sprawling extended album that had a bit of a legendary status before it was ever released – in part because Kanye West recorded part of the record in the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta while it was closed down during the pandemic! The set brings forward some of the spiritual themes of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kardinal feat Ludacris & Talib Kweli —
Number One Spot Remix (clean, dirty)/Kardinal, 2005. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
"Number One Spot" features Ludacris. Produced by Green Lantern. "Murderous" features Talib Kweli. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Figure IV (Canada), 1999. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Figure IV (Canada), 2000s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99 2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp and light wear.)
Concentrated/Ground Control, 1999. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Keith Murray —
He's Keith Murray (radio, orig, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Def Jam, 2003. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Also available (Blank label promo, with artist/title written in marker.)
Microphone Phenomenal (dirty, clean, inst, remix clean)/
Stretch Armstrong Presents Spit – Promo Sampler ... 12-inch 29.99
Star Trak, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Kendrick Lamar —
DAMN. ... LP Aftermath/Interscope, 2017. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
DAMN!, indeed – Kendrick has yet to take even a small step down from the creative peak he's been riding for years – and takes another daring step forward with this strong, strident, no-mess-taking classic in the making! The surprise-announced DAMN! finds him taking on timely concerns ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram green forest vinyl pressing.)
Aftermath, 2012. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
The second album from Kendrick Lamar, and the one that really helped bring his talents to the rest of the world – and maybe mark a whole new generation of hip hop in the process! At some level, Lamar is in the same territory as many of the south Cali rappers before him – with tales of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(10th Anniversary 180 gram pressing.)
Aftermath, 2012. New Copy 2 LP Gatefold ... $32.99 33.99
The second album from Kendrick Lamar, and the one that really helped bring his talents to the rest of the world – and maybe mark a whole new generation of hip hop in the process! At some level, Lamar is in the same territory as many of the south Cali rappers before him – with tales of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Top Dawg Ent./Interscope, 2022. New Copy 2LP ... $44.99 47.99
Kendrick Lamarr waited quite a long time to give the world a follow-up to his classic DAMN – and for good reason too, as the rapper's been on a long personal journey that's documented strongly on the record! The Kendrick heard here is much more introspective than before – and that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Interscope, 2015. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $32.99 34.99
Kendrick Lamar takes wider creative left turns than ever before on To Pimp A Butterfly – with a funk steeped production style that filters tried-and-true P Funk influences through leftfield modern beatcraft styles, inspired by cats like Madlib to Thundercat, the latter of whom is an official ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Divadon, 2003. Sealed ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Sealed with hype sticker.)
Killer Mike —
My Chrome (clean, inst w/Columbia, 2005. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
King Mag Music, 2020. Sealed ... $19.99 24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Profile, 1991. Very Good+ ... $0.99 5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Profile sleeve.)
Zakia, 1987. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a white Profile sleeve.)
Brick, 2003. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
With Esoteric and Vinnie Paz on "Blitz Inc" and Outerspace on "Sibling Rivalry". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has bumped corners.)
King Tee —
Selections from Thy Kingdom Come – Squeeze Yo Ballz/Aftermath, 1998. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered silver sleeve.)
RMV (Germany), Late 90s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99 38.99
One of those classic late 90s hip hop albums that initially got lost in the shuffle of record label politics and other issues – finally out for the rest of the world in the following century! The record's from a time when King Tee was allied strongly with Dr Dre – who produces part of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Closed Sessions, 2021. Near Mint- ... $39.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Dominant, 1999. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Junkadelic Music, 2023. New Copy ... $24.99 26.99
Kool Keith in fine form and in firm control, spinning wildly profane comic and cosmic wordplay as deftly as he has in years! Junkaz Lou is a solid production partner, laying down funky beats, lean, bright bits of keys and just spacey enough of an overall sound to frame Keith's freewheeling rhymes. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jive/Get On Down, 1993. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The first solo set by KRS-One on his own – maybe a bit of a surprise, given that he was really the driving force and main voice of Boogie Down Productions after the first album – yet one that also gives him a chance to spotlight some new wisdom and a growing sense of identity! The set ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Krucked M-Age —
Panty Cakes Remix (radio, album, inst)/Nubian, Mid 1990s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label on B Side has a bit of red marker.)
Krumb Snatcha —
Hood Turn Hot (radio, dirty, inst)/MIA, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Produced by Nottz. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, 1992. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $24.99
Produced by the Beatnuts, with an early guest appearance by Lord Sear. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner and some ring impressions.)
Mercury, 1980. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $13.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(A nice copy!)
