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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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Eyrst, 2017. Sealed ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Nia, 1984. Very Good ... $9.99
Produced by the Aleems. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Ruffhouse, 1998. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Lauryn Hill —
Lost Ones (main pass, drum mix, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Ruffhouse, 1998. Near Mint- ... $16.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Elektra/Traffic, 1991. Used ... $5.99
The amazing debut of those most hyperactive of the Native Tongues, the short-lived, ultra fresh Leaders Of The New School! Busta & Co. splintered apart after just two albums, but this will always be a shiny trophy in the mantle with the all time freshest East Coast hip hop. It sounds great to ... read more CD
INC, 1997. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Warner promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Bronx Science, 2000. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Lil Baby & Gunna —
Drip Harder ... CD Quality Control/Motown, 2018. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Small cutout hole through case.)
Universal, 2007. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Featuring Birdman. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Queen Bee/Atlantic, 2003. Near Mint- 3LP ... $4.99
The hot MC returns with a who's who stable of hot beats producers, including the Swizz crew, Havoc, Timbaland, Scott Storch, and others. Includes "Hold It Now", "Can You Hear Me Now" featuring Missy Elliot, "Can't F**k With Queen Bee", "Shake Ya Bum Bum", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Reprise, 2007. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Cash Money/Universal, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... $16.99
15 tracks total, including "Look At Me", "Way Of Life" featuring Big Tymers and TQ, and "Gangsta S***" featuring Petey Pablo. Mannie Fresh is on the boards. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and promo sticker.)
Cash Money, 2001. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Lil Wayne —
Tha Carter II ... LP Cash Money/Universal, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ... $29.99
22 tracks in all, including "Tha Mobb", "Money On My Mind", "Fireman", "Best Rapper Alive", "Oh No", "Shooter", "Hustler Muzik", and "Wheezy Baby". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has marker through the barcode.)
Young Money, 2018. Used 2CD ... $8.99
... CD
(Small cutout hole through case.)
Hall Of Justus, 2008. Used ... $6.99
Little Brother returns with another head nodding batch of true school for the oughties – deep rhymes, smooth flows and 100% grade A beats whipped up from dusty crates of the best in the business! As always, it's refreshing to hear Phonte and Big Pooh deliver a gimmick free set from start to ... read more CD
Party Crew, 1985. Sealed ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Shrinkwrap has a tear and some sticker remnants.)
Lizzo —
Coconut Oil EP (colored vinyl pressing) (2019 Black Friday Release) ... LP Atlantic, 2019. New Copy ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition colored vinyl pressing – with coconut sented insert!)
Def Jam, 1993. Used ... $0.99
Even on LL's later LP's there's still always a few cuts that make it worthwhile. With "Pink Cookies In A Plastic Bag....", "Buckin' Em Down", "Soul Survivor" CD
(Tray card has a light stain and minor rippling on the right side.)
LL Cool J —
Bigger And Deffer ... LP Def Jam, 1987. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Stone classic LL Cool J! There was a time we didn't really rate this one on the same level as Radio, but listening with fresh ears after all these years – prime old school Def Jam with an energy that's really missing in so much of the hip hop to follow in the next couple years – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Def Jam, 1995. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Def Jam, 1990. Very Good (pic cover)... $4.99
Pic sleeve 12" single of one of LL's big cuts from the middle period. Marly Marl did all the mixes here, except for the LP version. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has heavy ring and edge wear.)
Lord Tariq, Sadat X, & Pudgee —
Think Big Remix (radio, inst) ... 12-inch DMD, 1998. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Giant/Reprise, 1992. Very Good ... $43.99
We know we spend a lot of space on these pages propping up early 90s hip hop, but you have to admit it was the salad days of the East coast. Finesse's second LP's no exception, with tight lyrics and beats – keeping it real before it became a cliche – a DITC classic that we never grow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original promo pressing with SRC stamp. Cover has some edge wear and unglued seams.)
Solid, 2003. Used ... $6.99
Tracks include "Street Smarts", "Freak Show", "Celph Hatred", "Diablos" and "Revenge!!!" all featuring Celph Titled, "Dos Factotum", "Coochie Coup", "Postal", "Mischievous", "The Ugly Truth", "Id ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Epic, 1986. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Lovebug Starski is one of the early old-school pioneers– from the prehistoric days when hip hop was live shows, before there were any hip hop records. "House Rocker", his 'comeback' record was an underground hit and is probably his best performance on wax, with a good old school ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small sticker and promo stamp.)
Fat Beats, 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
The most outwardly cosmic entry in the Baker's Dozen series to date – courtesy of producer, multi-instrumentalist and all around soulful spirit Low Leaf! We were introduced to Low Leaf through her soul jazz inspired, though ultimately (and refreshingly) hard to define craft built around harp ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Luke, 1993. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
Decon, 2010. Used ... $2.99
The never predictable Lyrics Born remains so on As U Were – rolling from spacey electro funk to charismatic rhymes and singing – with top notch production by Lyrics Born, Headnotic & others. Includes "Kontrol Phreak", "I Wanna B W/U" feat Lateef, "We Live ... read more CD
Quannum/Real People, 2003. Used ... $7.99
Lyrics Born of Latyrx fame drops a burning full length solo joint – and if we didn't recognize it as in instant classic on the early 00s it's earned that designation over time! This is pretty much entirely produced, arranged, programmed and written by LB, so if you know the style, you know ... read more CD
Real People, 2018. New Copy ... $7.99 15.98
A milestone effort from Bay Area veteran Lyrics Born – who has been delivering rock solid funky soul-steeped hip hop solo, with his Latyrx duo, and as a producer for well over 20 years by this point – and still delivering the goods after all these years! He's been leaning more on gritty ... read more CD
Madlib —
Rock Konducta (2CD set) ... CD Madlib Invazion, 2014. New Copy 2CDs ... $8.99 17.98
The full length debut of Madlib as the Rock Konducta is a doozy – and 'Lib sounds as distinctly mad as ever – utilizing prog and psych samples, along with his usual bottomless reserve of funky building blocks, to craft one of his finest hip hop instrumentals sets in quite a while! The ... read more CD
Madlib Invazion, 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $11.99 12.98
A fierce and focused couple of tracks from Madlib & Freddie Gibbs – whose collaborative efforts really seem to be getting stronger & stronger! ""Flat Tummy Tea"" blasts off at peak level, Gibbs seriously on point and fast-paced on the mic, Madlib's beats backed by ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Madlib Invazion, 2010. Used ... $9.99
Raw crackling hip hop funk beatcraft at its deepest from mighty Madlib – working in his Beat Konducta style for this third entry in the epic Madlib's Medicine Show Series! Beat Konducta In Africa is a hazy hip hop instrumental set from 'Lib (lest you thought it might be a funky compilation ... read more CD
(Still sealed, includes Medicine Show obi.)
Madlib Invazion, 2010. Used ... $9.99
All Jamaican Sounds from Madlib's personal crates – No 4 in is epic Medicine Show series – a mix of dub, roots and reggae! Odd numbered entries in Madlib's Medicine Show series feature original Madlib productions and the even numbered entries feature suites of thematic mixes – No ... read more CD
Maverick, 2003. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Madvillain (Madlib & MF Doom) —
Money Folder (orig, rmx, inst, rmx inst)/Stones Throw, 2003. Very Good- (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
MF Doom and Madlib, two of the most ubiquitous characters in underground hip hop – hell, perhaps THE most ubiquitous characters in underground hip hop, pair up for an outing on Stones Throw! "Money Folder" is Doom's real showpiece of the couple of tracks here. Metal Face kicks ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Brick/Wanna Battle, 2004. Used ... $4.99
Main Flow's long-awaited full length – waving the flag for lyrically-centered underground hip hop. Main Flow's claim to fame so far, other than his early work with the under appreciated Mood, is his mixtape and singles appearances. He was wise to try to bring that vibe to his longplayer ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Actual, 1990. Very Good ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Reissue pressing.)
Death Row, 1996. Very Good+ 2LP ... $24.99
The first posthumous 2pac release. 12 songs in all, including "Hold Ya Head", "Toss It Up", "Hail Mary", "Bomb First (My Second Reply)", "Blasphemy", "Krazy", "White Man'z World", & "To Live & Die In LA". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Sugarscoop, 1985. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Man Parrish's follow up to the hits, coping the chorus from the Tom Tom Club "Genius of Love" and some vocoder effects. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Sugarscoop sleeve.)
Mannish —
Jive U The Mann (album, radio edit, inst)/Correct, 1995. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A-side produced by Nu-Mark. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Correct sleeve, with a cut corner.)
Sleeping Bag/Octave (Japan), 1985. New Copy ... $22.99
The classic first LP from Kurtis Mantronik & MC Tee – early hip hop and funky electro at its mid 80s finest – richly expanded with a wealth of bonus material! We'll never tire of style here – electronic funky beats, synthesizers and vocoder vocal effects, and those benchmark ... read more CD
Virgin/Simply Vinyl (UK), Mid 80s-1990s. Used ... $3.99
All of the classics, with that booming 808. 14 tracks in all: "Needle To The Groove", "Bassline (Stretched)", "Hardcore Hip Hop", "Ladies (Full Length)", "Scream (Primal Scream)", "Who Is It? (Club Mix)", "Get Stupid Fresh Part ... read more CD
Sleeping Bag/Traffic, Late 80s. New Copy 2LP ... $21.99 25.98
Prime early electro hip hop genius from Mantronix – and a set that includes tight singles, 12" mixes and some classic production work for T La Rock, Just Ice and more – 2LPs that cover a vital mid 80s period! All the classic early hits with the booming 808s and other trademark ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sleeping Bag/Octave (Japan), 1986. New Copy ... $22.99
The follow up to the classic first LP! Listening to Kurtis Mantronik productions all of these years later is a definite educational experience, given the huge influence the crisp synth sounds had on the future of hip hop – not only as a matter of necessity, given the cost of sample clearance ... read more CD
Sleeping Bag, 1986. Very Good ... $3.99
One of Mantronix last worthwhile cuts, that sounds almost like it could have been on the first LP. With MC Tee on vocals. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Bob Marley —
Chant Down Babylon ... LP Tuff Gong/Island, 1999. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A dozen posthumous duets: "No More Trouble" with Erykah Badu, "Rebel Music" with Krayzie Bone, "Johnny Was" with Guru, "Concrete Jungle" with Rakim, "Rastaman Chant" with Busta Rhymes & the Flipmode Squad, "Guiltiness" with the Lost ... (Reggae, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Marley Marl —
Queensbridge Sessions – Rare and Unreleased Recordings ... CD Ol' Skool Flava/Tuff City, Late 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Beat Generation/BBE (UK), 2001. Used ... $4.99
Marley Marl returns – and it's like he's never been gone! The album's a brilliant batch of tunes produced with a sound that recalls the glory days of Marley's years at Cold Chillin, but which also shows a tremendous respect for changes in underground hip hop over the past few years. Marley's ... read more CD
(Digipack has some wear.)
Cold Chillin, 1988. Very Good- (pic cover)... $7.99
The classic Juice Crew posse cut with Master Ace, Big Daddy Kane, Craig G and Kool G Rap, all at the height of their careers! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Original pressing. Cover has a small sticker.)
Traffic, 2004. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Massinfluence —
Analyze (MSC mix clean, MSC inst, MSC acapella)/Nonstop Music Works, 2000. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
Featuring Mr. Len. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Fat Beats, 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $9.99 10.99
Neo classic boom bap of the finest caliber from masterful duo of Masta Ace & Marco Polo. "EAT" features a guest verse by Evidence and guest production by DJ Premier in his classic, instantly identifiable style that hasn't aged a day since the Gangstarr heyday! The anthemic "Masta ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited repress with alternate sleeve color.)
Jocka, 1984. Good+ ... $4.99
Roller disco at its best, pretty much a follow up to this duo's excellent "TSOB" single from a few years earlier. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label Jocka pressing with some wear and marker.)
Enjoy, 1982. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing. Labels have some pen.)
Threshold, 2000. Used ... $5.99
This album was produced entirely by Kutmasta Kurt, featuring rhymes by Kool Keith and Motion Man. Yep, ANOTHER Kool Keith project! This one has it's hilarious moments, as they all do, but Kutmasta Kurt's the star of the show this time around, with head nodding production throughout. Includes ... read more CD
Sheppard Lane, 2000. Used ... $24.99
... CD
(Out of print. HDCD pressing.)
Asylum, 2007. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
4 Sight, 1985. Good+ ... $4.99
Nice early mid-tempo Miami bass, and not a rip off of the Bambaataa tune, as the title may lead you to believe, and much Bass music to follow would be. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing. Labels have marker.)
SDEG/Ichiban, 1991. Used ... $6.99
MC Breed's debut, featuring the DFC crew – and one of the earlier records to put Michigan on the national hip hop map! Breed was the first independent MCs to come from anywhere beside the coasts and make a real impact, and more or less paved the way for groups like those in the Suave House or ... read more CD
Also available MC Breed & DFC (with bonus tracks) ... CD 8.99(Out of print.)
Snow Dog/Warlock, 1991. Used ... $8.99
MC Breed's debut, featuring the DFC crew – and one of the earlier records to put Michigan on the national hip hop map! Breed was the first independent MCs to come from anywhere beside the coasts and make a real impact, and more or less paved the way for groups like those in the Suave House or ... read more CD
Also available MC Breed & DFC ... CD 6.99
Breeze, 1986. Very Good ... $2.99
Underground hit by a Philly MC (mentioned in Bahamadia's "You Know How We Do"). "Discombol...", known as the Chinese food rap, and a longtime fave around here! 12-inch, Vinyl record
East West, 1996. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
First Priority/Traffic, 1989. Used ... $5.99
MC Lyte's second full length record – a bit overlooked in the grand scheme, if only because the preceding Lyte As A Rock was a tough act to follow – so now's a great time to catch up with it! To our ears, Eyes On This is every bit as nice as the debut, and it that last of Lyte's no ... read more CD
Priority, 1992. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Cold Chillin/Landspeed, Late 80s. Used ... $1.99
Another one of those great packages of Cold Chillin' tracks – this one compiling the best of Juice Crew MC Shan! Solid stuff from the Kangols & gold chains era NYC – with that classic Marley Marl production. Tracks include "Jane Stop This Crazy Thing", "Down By ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Livin Large, 1993. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Street Education, 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $10.99 11.99
Street Life & Method Man team up with Havoc of Mobb Deep in the production booth! The nod to classic Wu Tang production via the kung fu cinema sample that kicks it off, but rather than anchor this in nostalgia, it keeps that timeless, moody headnodding vibe without looking any more into the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mexstep, 2019. New Copy ... $5.99 10.00
Live band Latin hip hop with soulful and timely lyricism – and steeped in an inventive blend of cumbia, Tejano funk and the all around diverse touch of producer Adrian Quesada! Adrian brings the melting pot of Latin, funk and soul eclecticism he's renowned for with the groups Brownout, Grupo ... read more CD
Also available Resistir (brown vinyl pressing) ... LP 18.99
Mexstep, 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 25.00
Live band Latin hip hop with soulful and timely lyricism – and steeped in an inventive blend of cumbia, Tejano funk and the all around diverse touch of producer Adrian Quesada! Adrian brings the melting pot of Latin, funk and soul eclecticism he's renowned for with the groups Brownout, Grupo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Resistir ... CD 5.99(Limited edition brown vinyl pressing with die-cut sticker. Limited to just 500 copies!)
Nature Sounds/High Times, 2000s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $18.99 19.98
The first 2 volumes from Doom's now seminal spice rack of beats – on double vinyl! These ingredients stretch way back, all the way to the KMD days, plus other beats, samples, and instrumental stew from the classic Operation: Doomsday, King Ghidorah and some less familiar efforts. Beats by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited repress – and includes a bonus 7 inch with 2 more KMD beats – "Who Me?" and "Plumskinnz".)
Metal Face/Nature Sounds, 2003. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
Heavily funky sci fi weirdness from the Metal Face archives! If you dig Doom beats – and why wouldn't ya?! – this is pretty prime stuff. They come nice and heavy, with all the rolling soul sample loops, peppered with odball dialog snippets from horror and sci fi flicks here and there. ... read more CD
Also available Special Herbs Vol 3 & 4 (Instrumentals) ... LP 20.99
Nature Sounds, 2000s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $20.99 22.98
Heavily funky sci fi weirdness from the Metal Face archives! If you dig Doom beats – and why wouldn't ya?! – this is pretty prime stuff. They come nice and heavy, with all the rolling soul sample loops, peppered with odball dialog snippets from horror and sci fi flicks here and there. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Special Herbs Vol 3 & 4 (Instrumentals) ... CD 11.99(Nice heavy pressing, too!)
Metal Face/Nature Sounds, 2004. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
A baker's dozen doses of special herbs from the Metal Fingers kitchen! You get all the dank goodness you could hope for here from the hands of the artist formerly known as Zev Love X, to keep things nice and spicy for maximum flavor satisfaction – prime timeless beats from the earlier days ... read more CD
Day By Day, 2010. Used ... $9.99
The return of MF Grimm – one of more fascinating underground rappers in the game – an MC, writer and esteemed graphic novelist – blurring the lines on You Only Live Twice! Billed as an audio graphic novel, the booklet has some great artwork by Jim Mahfood aka Food One, and the ... read more CD
Fantasy, 1985. Very Good ... $0.99
More or less a novelty type rap number imitating Kurtis Blow, the Furious Five and the Sugarhill Gang. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Fantasy sleeve.)
Def Jux/Quannum, 2008. Used ... $5.99
Funky niceness from Quannum all stars Gift Of Gab & Lateef, plus producer Headnotic of Crown City Rockers – working with team Def Jux – and a stellar roster of guests including MF Doom, Lyrics Born, Casual, Mr Lif, Akrobatic, the Marleys and others. The record reaches for the glory ... read more CD
Quality Control/Motown, 2018. Used 2CD ... $8.99
... CD
(Case has a small cutout hole.)
American, Mid 90s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow vinyl pressing.)
Turn It Out, 1990. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Elektra, 2001. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
East West, 1997. Used ... $4.99
The debut of Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot! Supa Dupa Fly was roundly acknowledged as an instant classic upon arrival, and we all knew it was no flash in the pan, but it's pretty amazing how fresh it sounds after all these years, and seamless mix of hip hop, soul and lean, unforgettable ... read more CD
MCA, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a hype sticker.)
Rockin Time, 1988. Sealed ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Mndsgn Limited, 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
Mndsgn's been following his own path for as long as we've been trailing him, so No Maps could describe his approach all along so far – but it's a perfectly apt title for this LP, too! It's rooted in compelling beatcraft, with some nice little detours into jazzy keyboard inflected instrumental ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mndsgn —
Snaxx (pink vinyl pressing) ... LP Stones Throw, 2019. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
Mndsgn second delicious batch of Snaxx – not to be confused with the earlier set titled Snax, this being an xx-tra excellent follow up – cooking up heavy beats, dreamy psych atmospherics, and surprisingly deft use of tinkering bits of piano and other touches that give it just that added ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(On pink vinyl!)
Mobb Deep —
Gangstaz Roll (clean, main, acapella)/Jive, 2003. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
Featuring 50 Cent on the b-side. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Mobb Deep —
Hell On Earth ... LP Loud/Get On Down, 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $26.99 30.98
While the other standouts of mid 90s class like Nas, Jay Z and AZ drifted towards the mainstream street rap, Mobb Deep avoided that trend in this tight follow-up to their legendary Infamous debut! Their subject matter may not have evolved or expanded too much, but their strong production is top ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Loud, 1999. Used ... $4.99
The last album from Prodigy & Havoc's classic run in the 90s – still with the distinctively raw, now legendary street style of the early to mid-period Mobb Deep – with appearances by Nas, Raekwon, Big Noyd, 8-Ball, Lil Cease, Lil Kim and more. In their prime, Mobb Deep had a way of ... read more CD
Soul Brother, 2003. Used ... $5.99
DJ's Graeme "Merlin" MacAlister and James "Moleman" Glass scratch, break, cut, paste & loop a massive batch of beat heavy funk on this breaks set for the Soul Brother imprint! Tracks include "Listen", "Keli's Heroes", "Clash", "Starrie ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warning, Mid/Late 90s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Produced by Minnesota. 12-inch, Vinyl record
