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Profile, 1984. Near Mint- ... $59.99
The classic self-titled debut LP from Run-DMC – one that not only changed hip hop, but much of modern pop and rock forever! There's little we can add to the canon for this record, but the way Run-DMC ushered in a new era in contemporary urban culture, a harder hitting style of rap that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with FW/Herbie Jr etch. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Next Plateau/Mercury, 1993. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $32.99 36.99
A massive hit and creative triumph for Salt N Pepa – a record that was both maybe their biggest ever, and which had the duo working with Spinderella at a level that also bridged both hip hop and R&B! Although there were some younger up-and-comers on the scene at the time, Salt N Pepa had ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Very Necessary (2CD edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 19.99(Great 2LP pressing!)
Next Plateau/Mercury, 1993. New Copy ... $19.99 21.99
A massive hit and creative triumph for Salt N Pepa – a record that was both maybe their biggest ever, and which had the duo working with Spinderella at a level that also bridged both hip hop and R&B! Although there were some younger up-and-comers on the scene at the time, Salt N Pepa had ... read more CD
Also available Very Necessary ... LP 32.99
Salt-N-Pepa —
Start Me Up (radio,inst, orig soundtrack radio, orig soundtrack inst) ... 12-inch Next Plateau, 1992. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with a few creases.)
Saul Williams —
Saul Williams ... CD Fader, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Saul Williams is one of those hip hoppers who's not really a just a rapper – one who comes to the genre from a background that's already very multi-faceted – one that shows up instantly in the record's blend of sounds and styles, modes and moods! There's a definite political agenda to ... read more CD
Black Buffalo, Mid 90s-Early 2000s. Sealed 2LP ... $36.99
Led by Kevin Beacham aka AMC, long-time pillar of underground hip hop in Chicago, finally in physical form after decades in the vaults! With production by Jel, Maker, and Overflo; with guest spot by Costume. LP, Vinyl record album
Rap-A-Lot, 1992. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Jive, 1987. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
A stunning underground set from back in the day – a record that was originally released on the label run by Schoolly D himself, then was picked up by Jive Records – because Schoolly had a runaway hit on his own! The whole thing is great – one of the first really hardcore records, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
("Lemon pepper" colored vinyl!)
Scotts (Travis Scott & Kid Cudi) —
Scotts ... 7-inch 
Epic, 2020. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $16.99
With cover art by Kaws. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cream vinyl pressing. Sleeve is lightly bent at the top edge.)
Flowasis, 2002. Used ... $4.99
Sugar Hill, 1979. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Universal, 2004. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Sesh Tribe, 2004. Sealed ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
7A3 —
Coolin' In Cali ... LP Geffen, 1988. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Early work from DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill. Title track produced by the Shocklees. Includes "That's How We're Livin", "Everybody Get Loose", "Coolin In Cali", "Goes Like Dis", "Drums Of Steel", "Freestyle 88", "Express The Mind", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve & promo bio! Vinyl plays with a quick and light click on "Drums". Cover has a promo stamp, hype sticker, bent corner, and some light wear.)
Steidl (Germany), 2023. New Copy ... $34.99 50.00
The biggest book we've ever seen to focus on the photography of Jamel Shabazz – a Brooklyn photographer who was out on the streets in the glory days of the old school – famous for his work capturing key sides of the early hip hop scene, and plenty of other New York culture as well! The ... (Books, Hip Hop) read more Book
Sub Pop, 2014. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Comes in a nice embossed LP-style sleeve.)
Shadow Entertainment Group, 1995. Very Good ... $11.99 13.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve. Vinyl has light heat and plays with surface noise at the beginning of each side.)
Raw Track, 1993. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some red marker.)
DTP, 2005. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Boats, Late 90s. Near Mint- ... $11.99 33.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Side A Label has artist name written in marker.)
Hausu Mountain, 2021. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Packaged in a slim sleeve.)
J Records, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Payday, 1992. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A legendary record from Show & AG – and one of the strongest full lengths of the early 90s from the DITC camp! Runaway Slave came about during the end of an era when major labels still seemed to be hungry for for dope underground MCs, so there's a gritty realness here, and on other great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2018 Island reissue.)
Papergame, 2000. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Bad Boy, 2000. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
With Barrington Levy. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Bad Boy sleeve.)
No Limit, 1998. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Dope Folks, 2022. Sealed ... $9.99 11.99
Sim-E Auto smoked it up on the third volume of this great series, and he returns with even more force on this collection of well-chosen cuts! Production on most of side one is by Temper3000 – and tracks include "Mind Trixxx" and "After Midnight" – plus a guest ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed.)
Slick Rick —
Street Talkin (radio, LP, inst)/Def Jam, 1999. Very Good+ ... $1.99
"Street Talkin" features Outkast. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Barak, 2004. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Dirty produced by BR Gunna, featuring Dirt McGirt. "Do You" produced by Dilla. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Slum Village —
Fantastic Vol 1 ... CD Long Player/Ne'Astra, 1997. New Copy ... $8.99 19.99
Slum Village's legendary Fantastic Vol 1 – one of the most sought-after hip hop albums of the era – with the most rugged-and-raw Jay Dee production on record! Honestly, we're left pretty close to speechless by how tightly these tracks hold up. This is indeed the template for so many ... read more CD
Slum Village —
Fantastic Vol 2 (with bonus tracks) ... LP Ne'Astra, 2000. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
An instant classic from Slum Village – one of those records that kind of snuck out into the world, then became legendary as the years went on! Of course, with work from Jay Dee, there's no surprise that the album's got plenty of staying power – as he does a killer job here, throughout, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 2004. Near Mint- ... $14.99
With John Legend and production by Kanye West. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Smif-N-Wessun —
Crystal Stair (radio, inst, dirty,acapella)/Duck Down, 2005. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
With Talib Kweli on "Crystal Stair". 12-inch, Vinyl record
Wreck/P-Vine (Japan), 1995. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $42.99 59.99
Essential 90s material from Smif N Wessun – one of those key records that was not only great in and of itself, but also as part of a larger tapestry of top shelf talents finally getting to shine in the spotlight! Previously, Smif N Wessun had shown up on Black Moon's first album – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1998. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with light ring impressions and bent at the top right corner.)
Smokers Club, 2023. New Copy ... $21.99 24.99
A set that's got Flying Lotus working in his best old school mode – that sharp yet sophisticated style that's opened so many doors for him in recent years on other projects – very nicely fitted here to deft lyrical contributions from Smoke DZA! The record's a short one, but not out of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Priority, 1999. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Universal, 2001. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Off the Baby Boy soundtrack, featuring Tyrese and Mr Tan. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered Universal sleeve, with light wear and bumped corners.)
Koch, 2005. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Priority, 2002. Near Mint- 2X12" ... $8.99
Includes "Stoplight", "Lollipop" with Jay-Z, Soopafly, & Nate Dogg, "Hourglass" with Mr Kane & Goldie Loc, "From Long Beach 2 Brick City" with Redman, Nate Dogg & Warren G, "You Got What I Want" with Ludacris, Goldie Loc, & Uncle ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with a small corner bump.)
Warner, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Warner, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Ruff Life, 2001. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(On tan marbled vinyl in a clear plastic sleeve.)
Roach Music, 1996. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Grit, 2002. Very Good+ ... $2.99
With AG, Pete Rock, and T-Max on "Queen (Hip Hop)" and Noel on "Still Searchin". 12-inch, Vinyl record
Jive, Early 90s. New Copy ... $30.99
A remix-heavy version of a record that may have the year 1993 permanently locked into its title – but a set that's got more than enough strength to survive strongly over the decades – the first great statement from Cali giants Souls Of Mischief, and a record that would set the tone for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hiero Imperium/Traffic, 1993. Near Mint- 2LP ... $49.99
A record that may have the year 1993 permanently locked into its title – but a set that's got more than enough strength to survive strongly over the decades – the first great statement from Cali giants Souls Of Mischief, and a record that would set the tone for the Hiero Imperium scene ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue translucent vinyl pressing. Cover has a tiny center split on the top seam, but looks fantastic overall.)
4AD, 2012. Near Mint- 2LP ... $29.99 34.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeves and download card. Cover has a bumped corner and a bit of wear at the opening.)
P-Vine (Japan), 2007. New Copy ... $29.99 36.99
You gotta love a hip hop album that begins with an Alice Coltrane sample – and The Specifics follow suit with plenty more other jazzy bits too – almost evoking an old Tribe Called Quest generation with they way they use key samples, but also doing so at a level that's very understated ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Jive/Get On Down, 1993. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $39.99
An East Bay classic from Spice 1 – and a great little record from that time before the west coast became a bit too much West Coast! There's a thuggish, early gangsta vibe that runs through the whole set – but as with some of the more enduring Cali hip hop of the time, the set's got a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Reel Art, 2023. New Copy ... $34.99 49.95
A huge array of photographs from the golden years of 90s hip hop – all captured within a few short years by Peter Spirer, at a time when he was diving deep into the scene to really document the sort of energy that's made this stretch such a legendary one for the music! These photos are way ... (Books, Hip Hop) read more Book
Gwen Stefani —
Luxurious (remix, album, acapella, inst) ... 12-inch Interscope, 2005. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Gee Street, 1992. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Original 1992 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
West Point, 1986. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Universal, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
White Label, 1999. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Answer record 50 Cent's "How To Rob" by the former Onyx MC, done in full beat jacking mode. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Arista, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Interscope, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... $29.99
Production by Swizz Beatz, Alchemist, Buckwild, DJ Clue, and Ayatollah, plus guest spots by Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Angie Stone, and MOP. LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with some ringwear and bent corners.)
Sugar Hill, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
A lively little groover from the Sugarhill Gang – one based around the excellent "Daisy Lady" sample from 7th Wonder! The track makes great use of the original's brassy horns – inflecting a bright, almost Latiny finish on the tune – all to set the stage for some great ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Sugar Hill sleeve.)
804 Flava, 2000. Near Mint- ... $3.99
"Hot Hot" is by Mad Skillz with Lonnie B and Danja Mowf, "Supa" is by the Supafriendz: Lonnie B, Danja Mowf and Mad Skillz, and 'Throw Dem Bows" is by Jo Doja with Danja Mowf, Lonnie B and Shawnee Poo. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve with index label. Vinyl has small stickers on the deadwax.)
Sylk Smoov —
Klientele (voc, inst, remix, remix inst) ... 12-inch PWL, 1991. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing in a stickered PWL sleeve.)
Subway Hip Hop, 2018. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Purple marble vinyl in a stickered sleeve.)
T Pain —
I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper) 2 - Tha Remix (clean, main, acapella) ... 12-inch Jive, 2005. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Nature Sounds, 2023. New Copy 2LP ... $25.99 29.99
It's been over 15 years since the last Liberation record from Talib Kweli and Madlib, and the planet's changed a lot – and maybe not for the better, which is a good reason the duo are back to serve up a heady helping of their message-oriented music! Yet for this instrumentals set, Talib ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tash —
Bermuda Triangle (clean, LP, inst, alkapella) ... 12-inch Loud, 1999. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Produced by E-Swift. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Loud sleeve.)
Loud, 1999. Very Good+ 2LP ... $11.99
13 cuts, production by E Swift & Rockwilder, guest spots by Raekwon, Kurrupt, Xzibit, Outkast & others. Includes "Ricochet", "True Homies", "Pimpin' Ain't Easy" & "Blackula". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has heavier edge wear.)
IQ, 2000. Sealed ... $4.99
With Black & Wild on "Loyalty" and Cardan and Missy Lou on "No Commitment". Production by Devante, Phat Noize, and Stevie J. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)
Mercury, 1993. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Loud, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Two cuts from "When The Smoke Clears" album. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Loud sleeve, bent a bit at the corners.)
Atlantic, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Taylor Made, 2000. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Tone-Loc —
Loc'ed After Dark ... Cassette 
Delicious Vinyl, 1989. Used ... $6.99
The crossover rap classic from Tone-Loc! The biggest couple of hits are still ubiquitous decades later – and Loc himself, with that raspy voice and smooth charisma, still stands as one of more unique voices of late 80s hip hop. Loc-ed After Dark is also an early proving ground for the soon- ... (Cassettes, Hip Hop) read more Cassette
(Clear tape on cassette shell.)
Dangerous/Jive, 1988. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The second album from Too Short, and like the first, a set that firmly established both the Cali scene and the Bay Area as a hotbed of harder-hitting hip hop! And sure, there were countless later gangsta acts that slide into the sorts of cliches that often marred the genre – but back at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent blue vinyl reissue.)
Basix, 1993. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Jive, 1990s. New Copy 2LP ... $30.99 32.99
Tracks include "Check The Rhime", "Bonita Applebum", "Award Tour", "Can I Kick It?", "Scenario", "Buggin' Out", "If The Papes Come", "Electric Relaxation", "Jazz (We've Got)", "I Left My Wallet In El ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jive, 1996. New Copy ... $6.99 9.99
Beats, Rhymes & Life – crucial aspects of Tribe Called Quest and hip hop in general – and the fourth album by the inimitable Tribe! After a couple or three years of down time following Midnight Marauders, the Tribe returned with this extra stripped down sound, collaborating with ... read more CD
Also available Beats, Rhymes & Life ... LP 30.99
Jive, 1996. New Copy 2LP ... $30.99 32.99
Beats, Rhymes & Life – crucial aspects of Tribe Called Quest and hip hop in general – and the fourth album by the inimitable Tribe! After a couple or three years of down time following Midnight Marauders, the Tribe returned with this extra stripped down sound, collaborating with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Beats, Rhymes & Life ... CD 6.99
Tribe Called Quest —
Check The Rhime (LP, Mr Muhammad's mix, inst)/Jive, 1991/1993. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Jive reissue that compiles two great cuts from the Midnight Marauders LP, complete with the good Mr. Muhammad mix of "Check The Rime". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Mid 90s Jive Classic Series pressing.)
Jive, 1989. New Copy ... $6.99 9.99
One of THE landmark hip hop albums – and the full length debut of great Tribe Called Quest! We hardly need to tell you about this classic – but it will always bear repeating. De La Soul might have kicked the door open on leftfield, anything goes artistry about a year or so earlier, ... read more CD
Jive, 2016. New Copy 2LP ... $30.99 31.98
A hell of a comeback for Tribe Called Quest – maybe one of the best musical comebacks ever, and a fantastic reminder of why we loved the group so much in the first place! 18 years have passed since we last heard from the trio (now, sadly, a duo) – and that time only seems to have ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Slip N Slide/Atlantic, 2004. Near Mint- ... $1.99
JODD features Khia & Tampa Tony. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Slip N Slide sleeve.)
Slip N Slide, 1996. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
With Trina. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Depth Charge, 2002. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Interscope, 1991. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99 34.99
The landmark debut of 2Pac – hard rhymes and gritty production laying the bedrock for an iconic legacy! 2Pac's voice is front and center throughout, nothing tentative about the rhymes or delivery, and true to legend, every word feels honest and real, whether you're comfortable with it or not. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Death Row, 1996. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Universal, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
14 new and classic recordings including the heavily bootlegged underground hit "Realist Killaz" with 50 Cent, plus "Ghost", "One Day At A Time" featuring/produced by Eminem, "Death Around The Corner", "Secretz Of War", "Holla If Ya Hear ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Big Bear, 1998. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Tyler The Creator —
Scum F*ck Flower Boy ... LP Columbia, 2017. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing. Includes poster insert.)
Odd Future/Legacy, 2014. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $36.99 37.99
Wolf sounds almost pretty from the first few seconds of the intro, but soon after the soft opening, the gritty beat drops, the gravely/growling vocals kick in, and the wild mix of comical and caustic rhymes let you know good and well that Tyler The Creator's back. Guests include Hodgy Beats, Frank ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes cool 12x12" insert and oversized sticker!)
Madlib Invazion, 2023. New Copy ... $21.99 24.99
Funky sounds from Dan Ubick of Connie Price & The Keystones – and a killer set in this excellent sound library series from Madlib! As with the other volumes, the music has a strong nod to the classic 70s era of sound library funk, but also updates the work strongly too – in this ... (Sound Library, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sutra, 1987. Sealed ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed in a Sutra sleeve, with a tiny cutout notch.)
Mercury/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1992. New Copy (reissue)... $37.99 46.99
A record that definitely funked our head up at the time of its release – a rock-solid follow up to the UMCs Critical Beatdown – and another record that has us just wishing they'd given us more music in this incarnation! A very young Kool Keith is key to the album – giving it an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Next Plateau, 1987. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Luke, 2001. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Rhymesayers, 2013. Used ... $5.99
A pretty cool, seemingly unlikely duo effort on Rhymesayers – pairing up underground hip hop mainstay Aesop Rock and avant indie vocalist Kimya Dawson of Moldy Peaches! It actually works well! Aesop's no nonsense sounding voice can deliver even the most abstract lyrics with strength and ... read more CD
Universal, 2001. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Roc Nation, 2023. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $25.99 28.99
Vic Mensa's a very different artist than on his previous record – a rapper who's taken the long years between the two sets to undergo a personal and spiritual rebirth, with results that come through instantly on the tracks on this set! There's an urgency that Vic never had before – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, 1994. Near Mint- ... $2.99
From Red Alert's dancehall/hip hop crossover comp. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Sound Ink/Get On Down, 2003. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $34.99
Sinister sounds from MF Doom – working here under his Viktor Vaughn identity, yet serving up the same fantastic blend of hardness and wit as in the other records under his own name! There's a lean, mean quality to the record that's wonderful – thanks to production from King Honey, Max ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Vaudeville Villain (silver vinyl pressing) ... LP 27.99
Sound Ink, 2003. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $27.99 34.98
Sinister sounds from MF Doom – working here under his Viktor Vaughn identity, yet serving up the same fantastic blend of hardness and wit as in the other records under his own name! There's a lean, mean quality to the record that's wonderful – thanks to production from King Honey, Max ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Vaudeville Villain ... LP 34.99