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!
CDs (145) new/used, Vinyl (563) new/used, LPs (151) new/used, 12-inch (411) new/used, 7-inch (1 used), Books (4), All (712)
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Life, 1993. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Tru Reign, 1997. Near Mint- ... $8.99
"Let It All Hang Out" produced by Pete Rock. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve with a promo stamp and ring impression.)
Rhymesayers, 1999. New Copy ... $18.99 21.99
The brilliant debut of Aesop Rock – a set that initially circulated as a homemade CDr, but which has gone on to become the stuff of legend over the years! There's a raw, sinister vibe here that shows just how much Aesop and his generation were renewing the importance of the New York sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First Time on vinyl! Includes download!)
Mush/Rhymesayers, 2000. New Copy 2LP ... $21.99 26.99
This is the Aesop album on MUSH records before he got signed to Def Jux. It is a piece of raw, dark, poetic artistry that describes his hometown of NYC and the trials and tribulations in it beautifully. This album is a little rougher and his lyrical style is just a little more advanced on his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(20th Year Anniversary pressed on 1 of 3 colored sleeves & custom color double vinyl!20th Year Anniversary pressed on 1 of 3 colored sleeves & custom color double vinyl – includes download!)
Aesop Rock —
Spirit World Field Guide ... LP Rhymesayers, 2020. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
One of the most sonically intense albums to date from Aesop Rock – a set that matches his ever-sharp rhymes with the sorts of musical settings that really live up to the spirit of the title! The vocals come on with this really crispy sort of edge – partly the production, partly the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clear vinyl pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeves, complete sticker sheet, and download card.)
Rhymesayers, 2021. New Copy Gatefold ... $23.99 26.99
Aesop Rock and Blockhead have worked together before, but this is the first album to be fully produced by the latter – who really gives the whole thing a crisp, straightforward vibe that adds plenty to the urgency of Aesop's lyrics! The set was done during the pandemic, and has a stripped-dow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kaper, 1994. Sealed ... $1.99
Dreamteam Music Group, 2001. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing.)
RCA/BMG, 2003. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Crane City, 2021. New Copy ... $11.99 28.99
A split album – featuring work from Seattle up-and-comer AJ Suede, and longstanding resident artist Specswizard! 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
(Hand-numbered limited edition of 500!)
PBM, 1989. Sealed ... $7.99
Franchise, 1998. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Almighty El-Cee —
We Have Risen (vocal, dub)/Supertronics/Metropolis, 1987. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label on B side has some marker.)
Select, 1990. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Select sleeve. Includes a one-sheet. Hype sticker is detached but included.)
Disjoint, 2003. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Apostle —
Lyrical Activism ... CD 
Seven Soldiers, 2008. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Jam City, 1989. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have promo ink stamps.)
Chrysalis, 1992. Used ... $2.99
The debut of Arrested Development – a worthy critical favorite early in it's release cycle the went on the dismissed by lot of hip hop heads after it became a hit – and a solid, spiritually resonant effort well worth a reappraisal after all these years! They really was no other hip hop ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhymesayers, 1997. New Copy 2LP ... $20.99 23.99
The debut set from Atmosphere – and a real standard-setting album that points the way towards future success, while still having a nicely gritty vibe! There's more here that might tie the record to the sound of New York than later Atmosphere work – starker beats, less warmth in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Rhymesayers, 2008. Used ... $7.99
The indefatigable Atmosphere returns with its sixth proper album (and 198th if you include their always worthwhile vinyl only, web only, and otherwise underground releases – what's in that lemonade, anyway?) – and the dynamic duo is as hard hitting and cathartic as ever! Beatmaker Ant ... read more CD
(2008 Standard Edition digipack in a gold cover, which differs slightly from the cover image shown here. Includes wraparound band, cover has some wear.)
First Priority, 1988. Very Good+ ... $9.99
From around the same time as the "What More Can I Say" LP and just about as dope as their hits from that LP, but with more mellow production, and nice use of the "Freddie's Dead" sample. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a First Priority sleeve, with some wear at the opening.)
Strictly Roots, 1993. Sealed ... $19.99
13 tracks in all, including "AD's Revenge", "Psychological Warfare", 'What Is Legal?", "Message To Da Hood", "Dis Is babylon", "Talkin Bout Nothin", "Deadlier Than Strychnine", "Wreakin Havoc", "Dogmatic" and " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1990. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in the commercial pic sleeve.)
AZ —
Gimme Yours (rmx, alternate rmx)/EMI, 1995. Sealed (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
"Gimme Yours" remix by Erick Sermon. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Backwudz —
You Gonna Luv Me (radio, inst, clean acapella) ... CD Rowdy, 2005. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(CDr promo pressing in a slim paper sleeve. Back cover has large hype sticker for the Wood Work album.)
Buckshot, 1994. Sealed ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed, with some holes in back.)
Priority, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Bahamadia —
UKNOWHOWWEDU (album, radio, inst, acapella)/Chrysalis, 1995. Sealed (pic cover)... $19.99
Produced by Ski and DJ Premier. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch.)
Capitol, 2004. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A tight single off the 5 Boroughs LP! The cut rocks nicely in a new school fashion with a nod to the old – stabs and breaks strung together in a nice funky fashion. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Beastie Boys —
Ch–Check It Out (clean, explicit, Just Blaze acapella explicit, Just Blaze rmx clean, Just Blaze rmx explicit, Just Blaze rmx inst) ... 12-inch Capitol, 2004. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A tight single off the 5 Boroughs LP! The cut rocks nicely in a new school fashion with a nod to the old – stabs and breaks strung together in a nice funky fashion, plus a remix by Just Blaze! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Beastie Boys —
Check Your Head (limited 180 gram remastered edition) ... LP Grand Royal, 1993. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
(Features remastering overseen by the band – on 180 gram vinyl. Limited edition of 5000.)
Beastie Boys —
Cooky Puss ... 12-inch Ratcage, 1983. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $79.99
The first-ever Beastie Boys hip hop effort – a really great single done after their early punk material, and already a great showcase for their strong sense of humor! The gimmick here is great – the trio call up a number of Carvel Ice Cream stores, and ask to speak to various ice cream ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Original pressing with MPO etch. Cover has light spine & edge wear.)
Beastie Boys —
It's The New Style (voc, inst)/Def Jam, 1986. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Original pressing in a black Def Jam sleeve.)
Rawkus, 2001. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
With Flipmode Squad and Vinia Mojica on "Take That", and Cocoa Brovaz and Blackhearted Skavengers on "Extreme Situation". 12-inch, Vinyl record
Relativity, 1997. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $19.99
A rare moment of introspect from The Beatnuts on "Do You Believe?" but right back into regular party mode with "Give Me Tha Ass" on the flip. The bonus beat is a short Dorothy Ashby (?) loop. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner, splash stains, and light wear.)
Relativity, 1999. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Arguably their biggest hit, with the infectious "Hi Jack" sample! "Turn It Out" features Greg Nice. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Relativity sleeve.)
Krossover, 2010s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Celluloid, 1982. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Melting Pot (Germany), 2014. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Still sealed.)
Epic, 2017. Used ... $8.99
A win for wily hip hop mainstay Big Boi's growing legacy as a solo star! The onetime more subtly innovative half of the Outkast – subtle as compared to Andre 3000's more flamboyant presence, anyway – succeeding mightily out front now, backed with solid, wisely timeless Organized Noize ... read more CD
Dynamic Legacy Productions, 1990. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes a press release sheet.)
Columbia, 1995. Used ... $2.99
The classic first solo album by Big L – with bedrock DITC production by Buckwild, Showbiz and Lord Finesse – perfectly framing the rhymes by Harlem's finest. Big L didn't leave a huge wealth of recordings before he was taking away from the world, but he started out strong, and this ... read more CD
(Please note this disc has some marks but plays fine for us – priced accordingly.)
Loud/RCA, 1998. Used ... $6.99
The late 90s all caps CLASSIC by Big Pun – a precise rhyme spitter who left us this masterpiece before sadly passing in his prime. Pun's flow is lean, precise, and in sharp form throughout with great production that effortlessly straddles the street/radio divide! Guest appearances by Black ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
White Label, Late 90s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A tribute to Roger Troutman, with Lil Kim and Biggie on the party mix. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Big Tymers —
#1 Stunna (radio, lp, inst) ... 12-inch Cash Money/Universal, 2000. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Produced by Mannie Fresh. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo copy in a stickered sleeve.)
Wreck/P-Vine (Japan), 1993. New Copy ... $19.99
The legendary debut of Black Moon – and a landmark indie hip hop classic from the early 90s east coast scene! Beloved by the deeper digging hip hop heads back in the day, and making a few waves commercially with the singles "Who Got Da Props" and "I Got Cha Opin", this ... read more CD
RCA, 1989. Very Good+ ... $9.99
The rare, late 80s gem from Black Rock & Ron – dedicated to and featuring production by the late, great Paul C McKasty – along with some production by Jazzy Jay and Skeff Anselm. You can hear Paul C's influence in the edits, the tightness of the beats and the layering and chopping ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
RCA, 1990. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, 1994. Used ... $6.99
We'll admit it's not as dope as the first LP but in our opinion, it deserved more attention than it got. Not as clever as you might hope both in the production and lyrics, but this LP still has its share of jazzy beats and whimsical but memorable rhymes from Dres and Lawnge, with a little extra ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury, 1991. Used ... $5.99
A Native Tongues classic from 1991 – one that sounded great way back when, and has held up beautifully over the years – and rightly considered amongst the greatest hip hop albums ever! Wolf In Sheep's Clothing is playful rap at it's best, with funky and and funny cuts galore – ... read more CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
MCA/Okayplayer, 2001. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with an index sticker on one corner. B-side label has a line in marker.)
Dreamworks, 2002. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Uptown, 1994. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Mary J Blige —
Reminisce (radio, inst, album, daddy hip hop, stringappella) ... 12-inch MCA, 1992. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Blitz (Germany), 1993. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Includes "That's Why We Live, How We Live" by Kaos, "Ohne Warnung" by LSD, "Das Gesetz Des Dschungels" by CUS, "Speak Out" by SBG, and "Konsumieren, Und Sonst Nix" by Ai-Tiem. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Jakarta (Germany), 2014. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Still sealed.)
Ruthless, 1994. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Nature Sounds, 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
There's a lot of blue on the cover, and plenty of blue in the titles of the songs – but the set itself is as crisp and contemporary as any of the best recent releases on Nature Sounds – very upfront and layered in terms of the rhymes, and mixed with a fair bit of straightup samples, and ... read more CD
Capitol, 1986. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
B-Boy/Traffic, 1987. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
The instrumental/dub versions of all the tracks from the Criminal Minded LP – one of the most important albums in the history of hip hop – the first full LP from KRS One, and a landmark batch of tracks recorded with the late Scott La Rock! The track list alone is a full chapter in the ... read more CD
Jive, 1990. New Copy ... $6.99
Nice mid period effort from the blast master. Includes "Blackman In Effect", "Ya Know The Rules", "Beef", "House Niggas", "100 Guns", "Ya Strugglin", "Breath Control II", "Edutainment", "The Homeless", "O ... read more CD
B-Boy/Traffic, 1988. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
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 CD
Vinyl Dogs, 1996. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Badazz Music, 2021. New Copy 2LP ... $11.99 24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition – on "gold nugget" vinyl!)
Duck Down, 1997. Sealed ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Rush, 1992. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Beats by AMG and T Ray & Serch. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a stickered sleeve, with a large peeled patch in back.)
Boss, 1993. Sealed ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Soul Jazz (UK), 2021. New Copy ... $38.99 49.95
A fantastic book of images from the early 80s hip hop scene in New York – put together by a photographer who was right on the scene for a number of key years – and snapped hundreds of images of performers, clubs, street scenes, graffiti artists, and all the other forces that made hip ... (Books, Hip Hop) read more Book
Columbia, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
With Nas and Lil Jon. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Broc Vs Black 10 —
Broc Vs Black 10 – Round 1 ... LP Broc (France), 2012. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A heady combination of French hip hop talents – beatmaker Broc and MC Black 10 – the latter of whom works entirely in French here, which makes for a very different flavor than an American record of this type! Unlike some of the Parisian hip hop of 20 years before, the vibe here is much ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Republic, Late 60s/Early 70s/2022. New Copy ... $18.99 21.99
The funky genius of James Brown, given a whole new spin for the 21st Century by Stro Elliot of The Roots! Stro clearly loves James' music, and never tries to dominate it too much – as his mixes here are mostly faithful to the funky structure of the originals, and almost work more in an " ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1997. Used ... $4.99
The second hip hop crossover LP from Branford Marsalis and crew. With "Here We Go Again", "Music Evolution", "James Brown (part I & II)", "Another Day", "Try These On", "My Way (Doin' It)", "Jungle Grove", "Black ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kurrup Money, 2022. New Copy ... $20.99 22.98
It might be hard for us to call any album of hip hop instrumentals "essential" – but we can definitely say that the record's a damn funky set that's got us falling in love all over again with the studio talents of Buckwild! The tracks all have this crisp, classic vibe – still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
White Label, 2006. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 2005. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Produced by Kanye West. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo copy.)
Phat Flava Underground, Early 2000s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have BPM in marker.)
Uni, 1988. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Later track by hip hop pioneer Busy Bee with production by Jazzy Jay. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with a small mark from price sticker removal.)
Rapp On, 1985. Very Good ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Priority, 2006. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Subverse, 2001. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
West Coast Mafia/Warlock, 2002. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Priority, 2001. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Detonator, 2001. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
White Label, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
With Ruff Endz. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has some press flaw bumps.)
Dymond Crook, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Produced by Ski. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Profile, 1997. Used ... $11.99
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 CD
(Out of print. Disc label has initials in marker.)
Melting Pot (Germany), 2014. Used ... $4.99
Hazy, largely instrumental hip hop from the team of Suff Daddy & Torky Tork – working together as Carpet Patrol – and it's another timeless set of sample crafted beatcraft from the Melting Pot team. MPM has always done a solid job of honoring classic hip hop production aesthetics, ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Arista, 2001. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Macmillan, 2022. New Copy ... $20.99 30.00
A really well-done book on one of the greatest figures in hip hop during the past few decades – a genius who was taken from us all too soon, and who finally gets the deep attention he deserves in this hefty volume! The book is neither one of those salacious tales of a hip hopper who went too ... (Books, Hip Hop) read more Book
Red Label, 1985. Sealed (pic cover)... $18.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Sealed copy! Cover has a cutout notch and 3 little bumps on the opening edge.)
Glassnote, 2017. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Childish Gambino once again transcends anything you might be expecting from an actor/musician – this is not some vain star trip at all, but a worthy, boundary-busting effort – and a pretty sizable step away from idiosyncratic, yet accessible hip hop into spacey pop funk! Strong stuff, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rumble, 1993. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Edited promo in a plain sleeve.)
Rumble, 1993. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has initials in marker.)
Big League, Early 2000s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Loma Vista, 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
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 CD
