Hip Hop — LPs 
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghostlife —
Madvillain Remixes ... LP ATA (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $25.99 29.99
Abstract Orchestra have already given us two great albums worth of funk remakes of cuts originally created by the Madvillain team of MF Doom and Madlib – and here, Rob Mitchell of the orchestra follows into the production talents of the latter, by serving up remixes of cuts from the previous ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Action Bronson —
Mr Wonderful ... LP Atlantic/Vice, 2015. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Action Bronson's first proper full length in a while, and his most high profile to date, released by Atlantic and Vice! Mr Wonderful sports allstar production credits for Mark Ronson, Alchemist and others – plys some strong guest appearances by Chance The Rapper and more – but make no ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
Definitive Jux/Rhymesayers, 2001. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 21.99
Only an EP, but one that packs plenty of punch – thanks to strong production from Blockhead on most of the tracks, with help from El-P and Aesop Rock himself! The set begins with the iconic "Daylight", followed by the counterpart "Night Light" – then runs through a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First-ever full release on vinyl!)
Afu-Ra —
Body Of The Life Force ... LP D&D/Fat Beats, 2000. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "D&D Soundclash" with Cocoa Brovas and production by Da Beatminerz, "Mic Stance", "Equality", "Defeat", and "Monotony", all with production by Premier, "Whirlwind Thru Cities", "Mortal Kombat" with Masta Killa, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
AJ Suede/Crane City, 2021. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A split album – featuring work from Seattle up-and-comer AJ Suede, and longstanding resident artist Specs Wizard! There's a strong sense of history that runs through the AJ Suede titles – vintage soul snippets and historical recordings – laced together carefully to accompany AJ's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Akrobatik —
Akrobatik The EP ... LP Detonator, 2000. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Alkaholiks —
21 & Over (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP RCA/Get On Down, 1993. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Ain't no party like a Alkoholik party – and year after year, this debut album still stands as one of the group's strongest moments! The album's a real landmark from the west coast scene – served with straight up, stripped down beats from E Swift and King Tee – plus a couple of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alkaholiks —
Likwidation ... LP RCA, 1997. Very Good+ 2LP ... Out Of Stock
15 cuts, plus a handful of skits, guest appearances by Xzibit, Whoridas, Nas, King Tee, ODB, Keith Murray, LL, and Loot Pack. Madlib produced a couple of tracks, too. Includes "Likwidation", "Off the Wall" & "Hip Hop Drunkies". LP, Vinyl record album
All Natural —
Second Nature ... LP Fat Beats, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
The second full length by Capital D and Tone B Nimble as All Natural. Second Nature is jammed packed, and features the cream of the Chicago underground and other guests including JUICE, Slug, Lone Catalysts, Mr. Greenweedz and others. The no-nonsense, sturdy beats and production is the most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Anderson Paak —
Malibu ... LP Steel Wool, 2016. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant creative leap for singer/rhymer/producer Anderson Paak as a solo star – released months after his standout, near show-stealing moments on Dr. Dre's Compton record! .Paak's proved himself a stellar collaborator many times over by the time Malibu dropped, and here he proves a ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram EU pressing. Includes the insert.)
Anderson Paak —
Oxnard (with bonus tracks) ... LP 12T/Aftermath, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Cinematic hip hop soul from Anderson.Paak named after a seaside city west of Los Angeles, CA – but it's not Malibu, it's the stunning follow up Oxnard – a little looser, more diverse, and ultimately just as impressive set from this still rising talent! The uber-impressive guest list ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Anderson Paak —
Ventura ... LP 12T/Aftermath, 2019. New Copy Gatefold ... $25.99 28.99
Anderson.Paak heads to Ventura for this one – and something about that sunny coastal city brings out his soul influences after the primarily hip hop-leaning Oxnard! Paak leads on his raspy sung style for this one, an easygoing hip hop soul sound that's built to last, and again bringing in a ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, 2024. New Copy 3LP ... $81.99 83.99
A stunning surprise from Andre 3000 – at least if you only know him as part of Outkast – and a record that finally gives us an audio document of the sounds that Andre has really been involved with in recent years – a beautiful blend of spiritual jazz with mellower currents, aided ... (Jazz, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available New Blue Sun ... CD 25.99
Apollo Brown —
This Must Be The Place ... LP Mello Music Group, 2023. Sealed Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene —
Cost Of Living (green cloudy vinyl pressing) ... LP Mello Music Group, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
That's a rainy image of our Chicago hometown on the cover – and it really suits the spirit of this set of work from fellow Chicagoan Philmore Greene – as the set's got a moody, almost melancholy approach that's given just the right sort of spin by Apollo Brown's production! The whole ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene —
Cost Of Living (green cloudy vinyl pressing) ... LP Mello Music Group, 2023. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
That's a rainy image of our Chicago hometown on the cover – and it really suits the spirit of this set of work from fellow Chicagoan Philmore Greene – as the set's got a moody, almost melancholy approach that's given just the right sort of spin by Apollo Brown's production! The whole ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene —
Cost Of Living (red cloudy vinyl pressing) ... LP Mello Music Group, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
That's a rainy image of our Chicago hometown on the cover – and it really suits the spirit of this set of work from fellow Chicagoan Philmore Greene – as the set's got a moody, almost melancholy approach that's given just the right sort of spin by Apollo Brown's production! The whole ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mello Music Group, 2022. New Copy ... $22.99 34.99
Stalley is great here amidst production work from Apollo Brown – who gives the record this cool groove that's almost cinematic at times – lots of rich sonic elements, but used in these really focused ways – so that when Stalley's voice comes out front in the mix, it's supported by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arsonists —
Date Of Birth ... LP Matador/Arsonists, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Date Of Birth", "Stay Lo", "We Be About", "Language Arts", "Respect The Unexpected", "His Hate, Her Love", "Burn It Out", "Whatever, Whenever", "Bleep", "Wordplay", "Alive", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ashanti —
Ashanti ... LP Murder Inc, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Asheru & Blue Black of the Unspoken Heard —
Soon Come ... LP 7 Heads, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
If you like that jazzy, late 80's early 90's flavor with positive lyrics and a little more movement than just head noddin, then scoop this up! Tracks include "Elevator Music", "B-Boy (We Get Shit)", "Think About" featuring J Rawls from Lone Catalysts, "Truly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atmosphere —
Sad Clown Bad Summer EP ... LP Rhymesayers, 2007. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fine entry in Atmosphere's Sad Clown Bad series – this one with a laidback, funky sound fleshed out by some piano tinkering and live bass. A worthy EP from Minneapolis's finest – a crew whose low key "soft" releases are tighter than most of the high profile product out there. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atmosphere —
Seven's Travels (10th Anniversary Edition) ... LP Rhymesayers/Epitaph, 2003. Near Mint- 3LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Atmosphere returns wielding their signature sound full force! What they've come out with this round is by far their most experimental – definitely fresher and more distinct than the "safety" of God Loves Ugly. Slug bounces along melodically, tortured and true to his nature, yet he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Baby Cham —
Wow The Story ... LP Artists Only, 2000. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Bahamadia —
Kollage ... LP Chrysalis/Be With (UK), 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $43.99 48.99
The killer debut of Bahamadia – an underground force on the same Philly scene that gave the world The Roots back in the 90s – and one who steps out here with a force that's fantastic! Part of the record's charms come from the killer production work from DJ Premier and Guru – as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buju Banton —
Til Shiloh ... LP Loose Cannon/Island, 1995. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Beast Coast —
Escape From New York (orange vinyl pressing) (2023 Black Friday Release) ... LP Columbia, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
With Joey Bada$$, Flatbush Zombies, Underachievers, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution, Powers Pleasant, and CJ Fly. LP, Vinyl record album
Beastie Boys —
Aglio E Olio (180 gram pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP Grand Royal, 1995. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Be warned – this might not be the Beastie Boys you know and love, because this special set has the trio returning to their punk rock roots – getting some help from Awol, and blasting through tracks that are as loud and fast as the work on their early Polly Wog Stew EP! In fact, the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beastie Boys —
Check Your Head (limited 180 gram remastered edition) ... LP Grand Royal, 1993. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
If Paul's Boutique was the Beasties' psychedelic hip hop Sgt Peppers, then Check Your Head is their White Album – a raw, stylistically sprawling, yet always connected batch of live instrumentation – backing rhymes that range from stream of consciousness to expertly written. Check Your ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beastie Boys —
Hello Nasty ... LP Grand Royal, 1998. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
The Beastie Boys are looking plenty playful on the cover, and they definitely follow up in spirit on the record – all with that great mix of really rich production that they seemed to discover on the west coast – while still able to serve up all the youthful energy when they burst into ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beastie Boys —
Hello Nasty (180 gram 4LP deluxe edition) ... LP Grand Royal/EMI, 1998. New Copy 4LP ... Out Of Stock
A late 90s classic from the Beastie Boys, done with that great mix of really rich production that they seemed to discover on the west coast – while still able to serve up all the youthful energy when they burst into the world frm the New York scene! The album has a space of a few years ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beastie Boys —
In Sound From Way Out! ... LP Grand Royal/Universal, 1996/1998. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The Beasties' peak-era, retro-style instrumentals LP! Even at their weakest vocal moments, we've always dug the Beastie Boys' firm commitment to funky instrumental backing – their albums are filled with lots of nice interludes, instrumentals, and backing grooves – but they often seemed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beastie Boys —
In Sound From Way Out! ... LP Grand Royal, 1994. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The Beasties' peak-era, retro-style instrumentals LP! Even at their weakest vocal moments, we've always dug the Beastie Boys' firm commitment to funky instrumental backing – their albums are filled with lots of nice interludes, instrumentals, and backing grooves – but they often seemed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Def Jam, 1986. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
The game changing Def Jam classic – and possibly the greatest album by the Beastie Boys – even though they'd grow up a whole lot after this! Profane party anthems galore, and the Beasties would distance themselves from much of the attitude of this album, making their career arc from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(30th Anniversary 180 gram pressing.)
Beastie Boys —
Some Old Bullsh!t (180 gram pressing) ... LP Grand Royal, 1982. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Think the Beastie Boys went straight into hip hop? No – back at the start, they were three guys with plenty of energy who dabbled in a number of modes that were brewing big in the New York scene of their youth – including punk rock and reggae, both of which are featured here along with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beastie Boys —
To The 5 Boroughs ... LP Capitol, 2004. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A masterful later album by the Beastie Boys – who always preferred to put out a great record every five or six years, than a sub par album every 2 or 3! All these years after Paul's Boutique, when the world of difficult, expensive sample clearance could've kill the layers of pop pastiche ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beatnuts —
Intoxicated Demons - The EP (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Relativity, 1993. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Just an EP, but a record that packs more of a punch than most full length hip hop sets of the time! The album was the Beatnuts' first, and maybe they wisely thought they'd keep things lean, and leave the audience wanting more – as they mix together six key tracks with some shorter interludes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Big Daddy Kane —
Prince Of Darkness ... LP Cold Chillin, 1991. Very Good+ 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Busta Rhymes and Alyson Williams. Includes "The Lover In You", "Git Bizzy", "Raw '91", "Prince Of Darkness", "Ooh, Aah, Nah-Nah-Nah", "Brother Brother", "Groove With It", "I'm Not Ashamed", "Troubled Man" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with title in marker, light ring wear.)
Big Noyd —
Episodes Of A Hustla ... LP Tommy Boy/Coalmine, 1996. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The great solo debut of Big Noyd – an MC who'd gotten an earlier hand up from Mobb Deep, whose Havoc and Prodigy really help out on the set! Part of that help was due to the fact that Noyd was behind bars while the album was in process – but his contributions here are key, really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Loud/Get On Down, 2000. New Copy 2LP ... $30.99 34.99
Big Pun was maybe the biggest of the "big" rappers of his generation, and he left our planet way too early – but not before delivering this final sendoff as a record that most folks didn't hear until after Big Pun passed away! The set does a great job of mixing wit and edge, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Big Punisher —
Capital Punishment (multi-color vinyl pressing) ... LP Loud/Get On Down, 1998. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The late 90s all caps CLASSIC by Big Pun – a precise rhyme spitter who, sadly, wouldn't live long enough drop follow up masterpiece in his lifetime, but will always have Capital Punishment as his lasting legacy! Pun was a bit mean, but his flow here is his lean and precise – and he's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Eyed Peas —
Behind The Front ... LP Interscope, 1998. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Pre-pop takeover era hip hop from a younger, hungry Black Eyed Peas! Tracks include "Joints & Jam", "Fallin Up", "Karma", "Movement", "The Way U Make Me Feel", "Positivity", "Que Dices?", "Communication", "Be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Milk —
Everybody Good ... LP Mass Appeal, 2024. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A hell of a sharp set from Black Milk – a record that seems to really refine the vision of his previous records, and send him forth into very soulful territory too – maybe no surprise, given that he's got guests along who include Phonte, Karriem Riggins, and Raphael Saadiq! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fat Beats, 2008. Near Mint- 2LP ... $34.99
Black Milk's excellent Tronic – representing Detroit proudly, and succeeding as well as any producer/MC from those parts since Dilla left us! The way Black Milk captures a drum sound continues to slay us – it was the first element of his work that pulled us in, and continues to be our ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver vinyl pressing. Includes the bonus 7-inch.)
Black Moon —
Enta Da Stage ... LP Wreck, 1993. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The legendary debut of Black Moon – one of those records that was slept on by the mainstream at the time, but which has gone on to be an undeniable part of hip hop history as the years moved on! The group are part of that great second wave of young east coast talent who really set this edge, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Enta Da Stage (with bonus tracks) (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99
Black Moon —
Enta Da Stage (2LP pic disc pressing) ... LP Wreck/P-Vine (Japan), 1993. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The legendary debut of Black Moon – one of those records that was slept on by the mainstream at the time, but which has gone on to be an undeniable part of hip hop history as the years moved on! The group are part of that great second wave of young east coast talent who really set this edge, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Very cool double pic disc pressing!)
Black Moon —
War Zone (Clean Album) ... LP Priority, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
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Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli) —
Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star ... LP Rawkus, 1998. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The first full-length from Mos Def and Talib Kweli together as Black Star – a benchmark moment in hip hop history, and one of the finest duo vocal hip hip records of the 90s – and one of the best ever on Rawkus! In hindsight, it's all the more rewarding given Talib Kweli's longevity in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli) —
Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (two-tone vinyl with star design) ... LP Rawkus, 1998. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The first full-length from Mos Def and Talib Kweli together as Black Star – a benchmark moment in hip hop history, and one of the finest duo vocal hip hip records of the 90s – and one of the best ever on Rawkus! In hindsight, it's all the more rewarding given Talib Kweli's longevity in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blackalicious —
Blazing Arrow ... LP MCA, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A huge moment for Blackalicious – a group who'd been gaining plenty of cred on the underground, and who reached out to a much bigger set of ears with this major label debut! The whole thing's top-shelf through and through – superb production from Chief Xcel next to the words from Gift ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has minimal wear and is bent just a bit at the spine.)
Blahzay Blahzay —
Blah Blah Blah ... LP Mercury/Tuff Kong, 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Initially the only album ever issued by Blahzay Blahzay – a set that came out right in the middle of a real golden age of 90s hip hop – and right up there with some of the best of the New York scene! Outloud handles the lyrics, PF Cuttin delivers the beats and scratches – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blu & Exile —
Below The Heavens (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP Sound In Color, 2007. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Soulful hip hop from the duo of Blu & Exile – and one of the tightest releases yet on the Sound In Color label! Exile's production brings a heavy mood while still rolling out catchy and funky beats – while Blu's busy, reflective rhymes flow with the best of them. Solid stuff! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nature Sounds, 2024. New Copy ... $23.99 26.99
Maybe the most ambitious album ever recorded by Blu – a cool collaboration with Nottz that takes the duo's work into even more righteous territory than before – as you might guess from the album's cover and title! The title's reference to the homeland is very well-pointed – as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Afrika ... CD 12.99
Blu & Shafiq Husayn —
Out Of The Blue ... LP Nature Sounds, 2024. New Copy Gatefold ... $25.99 29.99
The cover looks all sort of soft and dreamy, but the record has a bite from the very first second – beginning with an old school news report about gang violence in LA, then serving up a gritty set of rhymes from Blu that really live up to the glory days of west coast hardcore hip hop! Shafiq ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Out Of The Blue ... CD 14.99
Blundetto —
Good Good Things ... LP Heavenly Sweetness (France), 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The title might seem familiar – given that Blundetto's first album was called Bad Bad Things – but this record really shows a strong evolution of his sound over the ten years since that release – the shifting sense of sound between hip hop, global roots, and more dynamic elements ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blxst —
Just For Clarity 2 EP (2023 Black Friday Release) ... LP Red Bull, New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony —
Art Of War ... LP Ruthless, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Includes "Handle The Vibe", "It's All Mo Thug", 'Ready 4 War", "Ain't Nothin Changed (Everyday Thang part 2)", "Thug Luv", "Hatin Nation", and "Evil Paradise". 25 tracks in all. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and a bent corner.)
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony —
Strength & Loyalty ... LP Interscope, 2007. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Cover is partially stuck, with some wear along the bottom.)
Capitol, 1985. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Tracks include "Break Dancer", "A Fly Girl", "Do Or Die", "Shake & Break", and "Party Asteroid". 8 tracks total. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ringwear, edge wear, and bent corners.)
Boogie Down Productions —
By All Means Necessary ... LP Jive, 1988. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Seminal late 80s righteous hip hop from KRS and Boogie Down Productions! By All Means Necessary shows remarkable change in lyrical style from Criminal Minded, delivering a eavy dose of knowledge at a time when so much hip hop was all about rocking the party. KRS's lyrics here mark a serious turn ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Boogie Down Productions —
Criminal Minded (metallic silver vinyl pressing) ... LP B-Boy, 1986. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the best debuts in the history of hip hop – and one of the most important albums the genre ever produced! Criminal Minded is landmark for a number of reasons. Among the biggest is, of course, that it was recorded with the late great DJ Scott La Rock – and he was soon to fall ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Boogie Down Productions —
Edutainment (colored vinyl pressing) (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Jive/Get On Down, 1990. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Exibit A", "Blackman In Effect", "Ya Know The Rules", "Exibit B", "Beef", Ya Strugglin'", "The Homeless", ""Kenny Parker Show", "The Racist", "100 Guns", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
("Opaque black & canary yellow" vinyl!)
Boogie Down Productions —
Man & His Music ... LP B-Boy, 1988. Very Good 2LP ... Out Of Stock
The classic Scott La Rock tribute album – with BDP classics and remixes – originally issued as a 2LP set that was put together following the South Bronx-repping hip hop pioneer's shooting death. Alternate versions, remixes and BDP medley's from their most classic late 80s period. 15 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Man & His Music ... CD 6.99
Priority, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $39.99
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(Cover has a small cutout notch, light wear, and bent corners.)
Boot Camp Clik —
Last Stand ... LP Duck Down, 2006. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A massive collaborative effort – one that features the talents of Buckshot, OGC, Heltah Skeltah, and Smif N Wessun – all bringing forward a 90s New York indie vibe, and with a power that seems to resonate even more strongly as they work together! Production here is top shelf, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Delicious Vinyl/Craft, 1992. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
A pivotal album from the early 90s – one that not only furthered the rebirth of live funk instrumentation at a time when ditigal elements dominated the scene – but also really opened up that mode to a whole new generation of hip hop as well! At a time when the music was all about the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(30th Anniversary edition – on orange vinyl!)
Brand Nubian —
In God We Trust (with bonus 7" single) ... LP Rush/Tommy Boy, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Early 90s greatness from Brand Nubian – and proof that the group had a lot of life in them, even after Grand Puba set out on his solo career! Sadat X and Lord Jamar acquit themselves nicely on the mic, and the beats are head-noddingly satisfying too – work from DJ Sincere this time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
BBE (UK), New Copy ... $34.99 39.99 On May 31, 2024
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This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 31.
Danny Brown —
Old (4x12" Box Set) ... LP Fool's Gold, 2013. Near Mint- 4x12" Box Set ... Out Of Stock
Danny Brown steps up his game on Old – delivering on all the promise of his much-hailed previous Fool's Gold LP – and actually topping it! Danny's XXX was a mix of next-level smarts and production, balanced with knowlingly gutter dwelling rhymes – but this one is knowingly more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Amai, 2023. New Copy ... $23.99 24.99
A very different record than previous releases from Mansur Brown – as the musician really takes the "mixtape" in the title seriously, and blends plenty of beats and production touches with some jazz instrumentation at the core! That instrumentation is mostly in the background ... (Jazz, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buckshot & 9th Wonder —
Chemistry ... LP Duck Down, 2005. New Copy 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A collaborative classic from Buckshot and 9th Wonder – the former an MC best known for his classic work in Black Moon, and in Boot Camp Clik – the latter the young Carolina genius producer who was really helping open doors in hip hop at the start of the century! The blend of modes is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Busta Rhymes —
When Disaster Strikes ... LP Elektra, 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A record that really has Busta Rhymes coming into his own – taking all those charms that had been bubbling in the underground through years of guest appearances, and finding a way to really shine in the light of the mainstream! The album's not Busta's first solo effort, but has a sense of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 2022. New Copy ... $9.99 24.99
An unusual project from Butcher Brown – a set that was originally written as a hip hop project for MC Tennishu, and which only gets plenty of instrumentation from the Butcher Brown combo, in their best funky jazz mode – but also has an added large ensemble really bumping up the sound! ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
C-Bo —
Gas Chamber (orange vinyl pressing) (2023 Black Friday Release) ... LP Compound Interest, 1993. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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Camp Lo —
Uptown Saturday Night ... LP Profile/Traffic, 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A real sleeper from the late 90s scene – a set that maybe didn't grab the charts as much as some of its major label hip hop contemporaries, but which has a lot more lasting power overall! There's a sense of variety to the songs here that's great – different themes, different modes, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tommy Boy, 2000. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99 19.99
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(Clean edited promo.)
Cappadonna —
Pillage (black swirl vinyl pressing) ... LP Sony/Get On Down, 1998. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The debut solo set from Cappadonna, and a set that's definitely one of the darker side projects from the Wu-Tang empire – a record that still shares all that groundbreaking production and great sense of samples and sound that other members and the group were showing at the time, but which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cappadonna —
Yin & The Yang (Clean Version) ... LP Sony, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Sophomore album from the Wu affiliate, with guest appearances by Ghost, Rae, and Killah Priest. 10 tracks total including "The Grits", "Super Model", "War Rats", "Bead Of Life", "Revenge" and "One Way 2 Zion". LP, Vinyl record album
Casual —
Fear Itself (red & black vinyl pressing) (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Jive/Get On Down, 1993. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
16 tracks from this mid 90s Hiero effort, including "Me-O-Mi-O", "That's How It Is", "Follow The Funk", "Who's It On", "I Didn't Mean To", "We Got It Like That", " A Little Something" and "This Is How We Rip S**t", with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cee-Lo —
Cee-Lo Green & His Perfect Imperfections ... LP Arista, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Cee-Lo Green gits up and gets out on his own – without the heavy burden of too many guest appearances – and the result may be the best album to come out of the Dirty South in quite a while! Cee-Lo's raspy, cotton-mouthed speak & sing style has always been one of the strongest ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stones Throw, 2003. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $30.99 32.99 On May 24, 2024
The long lost Charizma tapes are unearthed and see the light of day! We're real suckers around here for the salad days of the early 90s, before "underground" became a tag line for savvy promoters and music industry folks, and just meant an emcee straight spitting creative rhymes over ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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Chingy —
Jackpot ... LP Capitol, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "He's Herre", "Represent", "Right Thurr", "Wurrs My Cash", "Chingy Jackpot", "Sample Dat Ass", "One Call Away", "Getting' It", "Holidae In" featuring Ludacris and Snoop, "Juice", " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bent corners.)
Chubb Rock —
Mind ... LP Select, 1997. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Chubb's 6th album, with production by KRS-One, Easy Mo Bee, and others. Songs include "Reputation" featuring KRS, "Beef" featuring PMD and Das EFX, "Games We Play", "I Will Survive", "East vs West", and "Clear The Decks". 13 tracks deep. LP, Vinyl record album
Jive/Get On Down, 2006. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $23.99 27.98
The long-gestated follow up to the breakout Lord Willin' record by Clipse! Hell Hath No Fury may have been on ice for years, but it appeared as an instant classic, WAY up at the top of the list of greatest hip hop LPs of the mid 00s. The Neptunes beats are very spare and chilly, despite the fiery ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Clipse —
Til The Casket Drops (punch vinyl pressing) ... LP Columbia/Get On Down, 2009. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
Pusha T and Malice step out strongly on their final album as a duo – a set that's maybe got a slightly different vibe than their previous run for Jive Records, but in a way that also has us wondering how much they would have grown, had they stayed together! Production features heavy work by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cocoa Brovaz —
Rude Awakening ... LP Priority/Duck Down, 1998. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Guest spots by Professor X, Buckshot, Storm, Raekwon, & Ekk-A-Mouse. Includes "Won On Won", "Black Trump", "Bucktown USA", "The Cash", "Spanish Harlem", "Blown Away", "Myah Angelow", "Still Standing Strong" & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
GOOD/Geffen, 2005. New Copy 2LP ... $32.99 34.99
"I rap with the Passion of Christ, Ni**a, cross me!" BE isn't exactly a back-to-basics LP in the vein of his classic work for Relativity – but it is indeed a return to a focused, genuinely soulful, no BS approach – and it's a very welcome one at that! It seems like Com was a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Common —
BE ... LP GOOD/Geffen, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
BE isn't exactly a back-to-basics LP in the vein of his classic work for Relativity – but it is indeed a return to a focused, genuinely soulful, no BS approach – and it's a very welcome one at that! It seems like Com was a bit affected by some of the criticism folks had for the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available BE ... LP 32.99(Reissue pressing from 2023. Cover is bumped at the top of the spine and is bent at the bottom right corner in back.)
Common —
BE – Instrumental Vinyl ... LP GOOD/Geffen, 2005. Sealed 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Ruggedly produced by Kanye West, with a couple of stellar production contributions from Jay Dee! Tracks include "The Corner", "Go!", "Faithful", "Testify", "Love Is. . .", "The Food", "They Say" and "It's Your World (Part 1 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still seaed in a stickered GOOD sleeve, with a small cutout hole.)
Loma Vista, 2021. New Copy ... $13.99 22.99
A beautiful revolution from Common – a set that's maybe got more of a message than most of his music of the past decade – but which also comes across with a more interesting musical palette as well! Part of the album's sound comes from heavy contributions from PJ – singer Paris ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Common —
Beautiful Revolution Pt 2 (neon yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP Loma Vista, 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A righteous continuation of the first revolution encouraged by Common in 2021 – and a set that takes all the message and spirit of the initial entry, and opens things up to an even more collaborative project – thanks to guest work from artists who include Seun Kuti, Black Thought, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Common —
One Day It'll All Make Sense ... LP Relativity, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
The fantastic third album from Common – the record that really catapulted him on his way to stardom, yet a set that still retains all the best aspects of his early days in Chicago! Part of that quality comes from the superb production of No ID, who gets a bit of local help from Dug Infinite ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Common —
One Day It'll All Make Sense (caramel vinyl pressing) ... LP Relativity/Get On Down, 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The fantastic third album from Common – the record that really catapulted him on his way to stardom, yet a set that still retains all the best aspects of his early days in Chicago! Part of that quality comes from the superb production of No ID, who gets a bit of local help from Dug Infinite ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Relativity, 1994. Near Mint- ... $24.99
In 1994 when everyone seemed to be turning hardcore, Common Sense wasn't having it – and gave the world this superb second album that formed a key part of his soon-to-be huge legacy! The album's very near and dear to our Chicago-born hearts – and is filled with introspective tales of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label reissue pressing with GEO etch.)
Common —
Resurrection (2LP blue vinyl pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP Relativity/Get On Down, 1994. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
In 1994 when everyone seemed to be turning hardcore, Common Sense wasn't having it – and gave the world this superb second album that formed a key part of his soon-to-be huge legacy! The album's very near and dear to our Chicago-born hearts – and is filled with introspective tales of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Resurrection ... LP 24.99(Hand-numbered limited edition pressing – on blue vinyl!)
Native Rebel (UK), 2022. New Copy 2LP ... $24.99 39.99
A record that bristles with all the best energy of the London scene in recent years – as Confucius MC provides lyrics over a mix of jazzy elements cooked up by Kwake Bass – not straight jazz at all, but music that mixes drums, piano, bass, and reeds in a mighty nice blend that echoes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Conway The Machine —
Won't He Do It ... LP Empire/Drumwork, 2023. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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Cru —
Da Dirty 30 ... LP Violator, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
With "Just Another Case" with Slick Rick, "Nuthin' But" and "Wreckgonize" with Black Rob, "The Ebonic Plague" with Ras Kass, "Live At The Tunnel" with The Lox, and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a promo stamp and lightly bent corners.)
Backwoodz, 2021. New Copy ... $26.99 31.99
That's quite an image on the cover, and Curly Castro follows through strongly with all the Afro-Futurist expectations it might trigger – not just in his words, but in the way the album comes together – as some sort of a moody, unified document – powerful words in the frontline, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
