Hip Hop — In Stock
Old school, true school, golden age, random rap, west coast, east coast, independent, southern, and midwestern hip hop -- as well as some commercial classics!
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Mercury, 1996. Used 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
The solo lp, with conscious lyrics and production by Chuck D and a handful of others. Contains the tracks "No", "Generation Wrekkked", "Free Big Willie", "Talk Show Created The Fool", "Endonesia", "Horizontal Heroin", "Underdog" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Chuck Smooth —
Bumpin' Uglies (orig radio/Wing Span, 1999. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Clear vinyl pressing.)
Jazz Child, 1996. Very Good ... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
MCA, 2002. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Mary J. Blige with a quiet storm feel courtesy of the Neptunes and a bit more mellow than anything either Common or Neptunes have done before. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Common —
Finding Forever ... LP Geffen, 2007. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Common lean, filler free late 80s Finding Forever – a set that's definitely the thematic follow up to the semi-comeback BE LP – and a solid one, with highpoints that equal Com's best work of the decade! The set is largely produced by Kanye West, with some terse, harder hitting moments, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Conscious Daughters —
Ear To The Street ... LP Scarface/Priority, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Tommy Boy, 1994. Used ... $2.99
Includes "Fantastic Voyage", "County Line", "Mama I'm In Love Wit A Gangsta" and 13 more tracks. . . CD
(Out of print.)
EV Productions, 2004. Sealed 2LP ... $9.99
Another batch of tight home grown hip hop from the midwest, all self produced cuts by Copperpot. He brings in local flavor from Iomos Marad, Diverse and Longshot, as well as guest rhymes by Earatik Statik, Pace Won, Mr Complex, Edo G, Profound and others. 13 tracks in all, including "Get ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Boss, 1981. Very Good+ ... $11.99
This is the original Boss records pressing of this roller skating style old school disco rap classic. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a TEC Dance sleeve.)
Anti, 2012. Used ... $6.99
Hell, Boots, it's not a bother – we actually dig Sorry To Bother You as much as any Coup music since Steal This Album! There's a great vibe on Sorry To Bother you – with rebellious, progressive lyricism, of course – but musically, this one surpasses the preceding Coup album, in ... read more CD
Sugar Hill, 1982. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Sugar Hill sleeve.)
Bay City, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of our favorite tracks from the early 80s on Sugar Hill, with a sort of beeping, bouncing good time boogie track and back and forth rhymes from the Crash Crew over top. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a grey Sugar Hill sleeve.)
Sugar Hill, 1981. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Sugar Hill jacket with a large name in marker. Label has some pen.)
Creators —
Hard Margin (radio, inst, street)/Bad Magic, 1999. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
With vocals by Mos Def and Talib Kweli on the a-side and FT on the b-side. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Fantasy/Decision, 1983. New Copy ... $6.99 7.99
A mindblowing debut from Cybotron – one of the most unusual groups to ever hail from Detroit – and that's saying a hell of a lot, given the musical legacy of the city! Cybotron have a sound that's starkly electronic, and a huge influence on later electro, hip hop, techno, and house ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Cypress Hill —
Black Sunday ... CD Ruffhouse/Columbia, 1993. Used ... $2.99
The second LP from Cypress Hill, and as far as we're concerned, the last good one. Muggs' beats get a bit darker on this album, but are still sharp enough to cut through even the thickest clouds of smoke. 14 tracks in all, including "I Wanna Get High", "I Ain't Goin' Out Like ... read more CD
Cypress Hill —
Cypress Hill ... CD Columbia/Ruffhouse, 1991. Used ... $3.99
Cypress Hill's debut masterpiece – one of the biggest and best first albums in 90s hip hop! There's little we can add to the canon when it comes to describing this album's impact, but it's still pretty revelatory. Like other west coast rap heavies of the time, Cypress Hill documents real ... read more CD
Da King & I —
Krak Da Weazel (radio, vibe track, album)/Rowdy, 1993. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $7.99
A good example of hip hop from what someone once called the 'backpack' era – in the same area as maybe Masta Ace or the Roughhouse Survivors. "Flip Da Scrip" gets a nice remix from Premier. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light ring marks from separation.)
East West, 1993. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Includes "Wild Child", "Iz U Wit Me", "Crewz Pop", "It'z Natural", "Rip A Rhyme" and "Wake Em Up". 14 tracks in all, counting interludes. LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with a sticker spot.)
East West, 1993. Very Good- ... $1.99
Probably the best single from the Youngsta's, mostly as a result of the all-star producers they used on these tracks. "Iz U Wit Me" produced and remixed by Pete Rock. "It'z Natural" produced by the Beatnuts and the remix version by Q-Ball. The vocals have a definite influence ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ghostly International, 2018. New Copy 2LP ... $21.99
The long-awaited return to Dabrye – capping off a spacey hip hop trilogy with a third entry as innovative and timeless we'd hoped – with guest appearances by legends and current faves alike, including Ghostface, Doom, Guilty Simpson, Denmark Vessey, Danny Brown, Roc Marciano & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download and 24 page booklet!)
Fat Beats, 2017. Near Mint- ... $16.99
The mighty Daedelus's entry in the Baker's Dozen series for Fat Beats – delivering a killer, spacey hip hop instrumentals set with an adventurous psych bent! Armed with samplers, Technics 1200 turntables and a few interesting instruments lying around (a tenor guitar, a bass clarinet, a double ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Plug Research, 2002. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $24.99
(New Grooves, Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000. 15th Anniversary pressing on blue vinyl!)
Magical Properties, 2004. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 24.98
A beautiful blend of beats, electronics, and well-chosen acoustic sources – including a bit of bassoon, and some acoustic guitar in unexpected places! These sorts of mixes are maybe a bit more familiar now – but back at the start, this album was a bit of a groundbreaker – maybe a ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green colored vinyl – and on vinyl for the first time. Limited to just 500 copies!)
SAFT, 2018. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $13.99
Sweet beats from Dam-Funk – tracks that bubble and glisten with the sorts of retro sounds that have always made his work such a great link between generations – always looking forward, but with a great ear for the past! The set features three cuts – "Break Out", "Ha ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition.)
Redefinition, 2017. New Copy 3LP ... $39.99
The ever-ambitious and creative Damu The Fudgemunk delivers a sprawling, double dose of hypnotic instrumental Vignettes – more than 2 hours of it in a 3LP set! Originally issued as a double cassette set, first half being a ton shelf batch of distinctive, cleverly titled cuts including "Di ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition colored vinyl pressing!)
Redefinition, 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... $18.99 19.98
Tight duo effort from Damu The Fudgemunk & Flex Mathews! "Burners" is an appropriately titled, 10+ minute epic featuring Blu & Insight – a track that kicks off with an unshakeable beat, a brief ODB vocal sample, then settles in with furious rhymes, scratches, thick bassline ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Profile, 1987. Very Good ... $3.99
Dana Dane's first LP with the title cut, "Delancy Street", "Nightmares", "Cinderfella Dana Dane" plus more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, a name in marker, and light wear.)
Profile, 1987. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Later single from Dana Dane. "Dana Dane Is Coming To Down" is his hip hop Christmas song, so buy this before that holiday rush! Hurby Luv Bug produced. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Profile sleeve.)
Das Efx —
Straight Out The Sewer (rmx #1 clean, rmx #2, dub, LP)/East West, 1992. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with some marker.)
Blue Note, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Funky drums and a whole lot more – a crackling Blue Note album from Chris Dave & The Drumhedz – maybe one of the few on the label to ever carry a parental advisory sticker! The sticker's well-placed, though – as Chris doesn't just drum, but also opens the door for a host of ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
75 Ark/Deltron Partners, 2000. New Copy 2 LPs (reissue)... $16.99 18.98
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Kid Koala, and Dan The Automator pool their skills for this dawn of the 2000s sci-fi hip hop classic – the masterful Deltron 3030! The guest list is almost too long to get into, but Money Mark, Prince Paul, PB Wolf and Mr. Lif are all here, along with many others. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dem Atlas —
Bad Actress (clear vinyl – with download) ... LP Rhymesayers, 2018. New Copy 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Soul searching & personal storytelling from Dem Atlas, with resonating and relatable rhymes and big sounding boombap with funk, soul and rock accents – all prime aspects of Rhymesayers hip hop, but Dem Atlas brings a unique voice into the trademark style! Dem Atlas can sing and rhyme, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(On "cloudy" clear vinyl – with download!)
So So Def, 2005. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Produced by Parlay and Buck, featuring PeeNut & Charlay. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Mello Music Group, 2018. New Copy ... $19.99 21.99
Denmark Vessey blending jittery, unpredictable beats with sunny soul keyboards and abstract rap with pointed lyricism – as unpredictable and inspiring as ever! Guest include Ada, DrxQuinnx & Vic Spencer, and production by Earl Sweatshirt & Knxwledge. Includes "ZZZZZZ" feat ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Derek B —
Rock The Beat (rmx, Linden's dangerous dub, bonus beats, inst) ... 12-inch Profile, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Remix of the track by UK MC Derek B on Profile produced by Simon Harris. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Profile sleeve. Sleeve and labels have a name in marker.)
Mercury, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
The early 90s hip hop masterpiece from Diamond D! Along with Showbiz and AG's first EP, and Lord Finesse's first couple releases, this record helped introduce the world to one of the most solid crews in hip hop, DITC – who reigned supreme for years, making top quality records one after ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Digable Planets —
Where I'm From (aural g ride 12'', aural g ride novox mix, aural g ride, ohridgnal, ohridgnal novox mix, DJ boneus beats) ... 12-inch Pendulum, 1992. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Big Dada/Ninja Tune, 2004. Very Good+ 2LP ... $14.99
The Brit hop flag wavers at Big Dada take a trip across the pond for this full length effort from Diplo – renowned for his Hollertronix parties, and making a pretty strong statement here for work as an album-oriented artist (as opposed to his already proven skills on the mixtape scene). ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Labels have some pen.)
Tommy Boy, 1999. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Beats by Primo, rhymes by AG, Diamond, Big L & OC. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Tommy Boy sleeve.)
Gamma Proforma (UK), 2014. Used ... $2.99
Divine Styler returns for him album in years and years – working the synths-stoked, lyrically-barbed, dystopian future funky sound he helped invent – and it's strong stuff! There's a cinematic vibe at play, with kind of a dark sci fi feel. Lyrically, he's doing solid job of getting ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Stones Throw, 2017. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
A deep funk inspired single from DJ Harrison! "Rule The World" has a murky vibe that gives it the right kind of vintage gritty mood, with the vocals mucked up to almost hallucinogenic effect – but that's backed by guitar bass and drums that's got a cool 70s funky soul feel. "Br ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Comes a cool little Stones Throw logo sleeve – mimicking the classic era Epic Records logo!)
Fat Beats, 2014. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $20.99 22.98
Gritty soul-steeped hip hop instrumentals from DJ Harrison – covering an impressive range styles from stripped down boom bap to thickly atmospheric spacey and lots of points between! It's excellent stuff, playing really well as beginning-to-end album as opposed to a grab bag of beats. He also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Stashboxxx ... LP 19.99
DJ Harrison —
Stashboxxx ... LP Fat Beats, 2014. Near Mint- 2LP (reissue)... $19.99
Gritty soul-steeped hip hop instrumentals from DJ Harrison – covering an impressive range styles from stripped down boom bap to thickly atmospheric spacey and lots of points between! It's excellent stuff, playing really well as beginning-to-end album as opposed to a grab bag of beats. He also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Stashboxxx ... LP 20.99
Spring, 1980s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some pen.)
DJ Honda, 2000. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With Jeru the Damaja on the mic. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Jive/Zomba, 1988. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
One of those rare moments where a mainstream hit goes onto preface years of creative talent to come – even though the whole thing might have seemed like a bit of a one-off at the time! The young Will Smith is fantastic as the Fresh Prince – full of charm, at a level that really upped ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Certified Undisputed Classics Of Hip Hop & R&B series – with download. Initial copies includes bonus LP "Certified Classics Vol. 1" with classic tracks by Nas, Outkast, Clipse, Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang, Aaliyah & more. 12 tracks in all!)
Jive/Zomba, 1988. Very Good (pic cover)... $7.99
"Live At Union Square", is a live recording from 1986, that starts off with Fresh Prince doing some crowd participation chants and then moves into Jazzy Jeff cutting up Herman Kelly's "Dance To the Drummer's Beat" in the old transformer style. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Sony, 2006. Used 2CD ... $9.99
An excellent collection of classics and retooled wonders from DJ Krush – a 2CD set that separates his work with MCs and his instrumental canon – and includes 5 brand new tracks! The Lyricism CD features appearances by Company Flow, Black Thought & Malik B of the Roots, Mos Def, ... read more CD
Profile, 1998. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Promotional release.)
Blackberry, 1999. Very Good+ 2LP ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Beat Generation (UK), 2003. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
BBE keeps up their flawless track record, propping up yet another of hip hop's finest producers in their terrific Beat Generation series, this time spotlighting the man who's name graced every other dope underground single from the late 90s onward. And as you might hope for, he's fully in his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Redefinition, 2018. New Copy ... $21.99 23.98
Heavy-hitting hip hop instrumentals from the legendary DJ Spinna – who may have crafted these with qualified MCs in mind, but it's tremendous as a standalone series – maybe they're better off "unpicked" til now! It's almost hard to believe we've been fans and followers of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 500 copies!)
Redefinition, 2018. New Copy ... $21.99 23.98
DJ Spinna's third and maybe best beat tape yet for the Redefinition label! It's head nodding beatcraft with raw soul power, but going deeper than that with some seriously deft use of samples and layered atmospheric elements. The beats clap and the bass bounces, keeping it in straight forward boom ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Woodwurk (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $21.99 23.98
All the samples used in DJ Woody's Flexicuts 3 and 4 – served up here on a special album of skip-proof scratch phrases! The whole thing takes us back to the sorts of DJ tools albums that emerged at the end of the 90s – lots of short vocal bits and sound snippets, all waiting to be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited white vinyl pressing!)
Def Jam, 1999. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Def Jam sleeve.)
Def Jam/Universal (Italy), 2002. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $22.99
The classic single! "X Gon' Give It To Ya" kicks of loudly but loose, a horns and a growly intro from DMX before falling into that steady beat and DMX balancing wild energy and on beat control. We paired with the equally huge "Party Up" (Up Here)" on the flip. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(15th Anniversary pressing!)
Ruthless/Atlantic, 1989. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The classic debut album by the DOC, from the glory days of Ruthless Records – one of the few records on the label to live up to the brilliance of NWA at their height! Dr Dre handles the production here – and there's a razor-sharp edge that really matches DOC's wordcraft – as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(RSD 2016 Get On Down reissue.)
Big Beat, 1995. Very Good+ 2LP ... $33.99
12 tracks in all, including "Ruff, Rugged & Raw", "Wreckin' It", "Stop That Playin", "Wicked & Wild", "Make Some Noise" and "Ghetto Life". LP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink, with hype sticker.)
Reality, 1988. Very Good (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has wear and a hype sticker.)
Reality, 1985. Very Good- ... $3.99
What can we say? The classic single from Doug E Fresh that introduced the world to Slick Rick and has been sampled and quoted more times than we can count! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Reality sleeve. Label has some pen.)
Def Jam, 1991. Very Good- ... $19.99
A lost piece of the hip hop history puzzle, sort of a mid-school early 90s release, from back when Def Jam was still taking some risks putting out underground hip hop. Bosco Money rhymes over crisp beats and smooth loops from Sam Sever. A high point in the period we look back on as a sort of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, some wear, and call letters in pen.)
Profile, 1982. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Profile sleeve, with a large name in marker. Labels have some pen.)
Profile, 1983. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Andre Harrell before he took over Motown. Beats by Pumpkin. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Profile sleeve, with a large name in marker. Labels have pen.)
Bulk, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $18.99 21.99
The triumphant return of Dr Octagon – finally a worthy follow-up to the Dr Octagon/Dr Octagonecologyst album, one of the most influential hip hop LPs ever – we can't imagine Madvillian and so many other other willfully out there rap classics would've happened without it! Keith's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Vinyl Digital (Germany), 1993. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $26.99
A largely unsung, but classic level early 90s set of jazzy soul reverent hip hop from Dred Scott – a brillant record that really deserved to break out in a big way! It's a testament to Dred's love for classic sounds that he's waxing nostalgic on the opening track "Back In The Day", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ninja Tune, 2002. Used 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Dynamic Syncopation returns, dropping another slice of hard hitting UK hip hop, recruiting the cream of the crop in underground MC's to bless the mic for them. It's a bit ironic that we have to look to Great Britain for raw, funky beats with straight ahead lyrics and on beat flow (all right, most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Highpower Studios, 2016. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Neo classic boombap from one of the most pivotal producers in Chicago hip hop history, the mighty Dug Infinite! "Go!" is co-produced by Teeko and comes out quickly with some of the heaviest headnodding beats we've heard in a while, as timeless you'd expect from Dug Infinite, whose work ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
PH, 2018. New Copy ... $12.99
A solo shot from Dumi Right of African hip hop pioneers Zimbabwe Legit – neo-classic rap from a pivotal figure – doing right by the legacy of his groundbreaking blueprint era work! The rhyme style and production aesthetic is true thi Dumi's roots in the early 90s era, but are anything ... read more CD
Sickwidit/Jive/Get On Down, 1995. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 25.98
The underground classic solo debut of Bay Area hip hop legend E-40! E-40's slow building career arch from Bay Area heavy to national recognition and eventually to straight-up legendary is one more unique stories in hip hop history, and mirrors the trajectory of the Federal LP – originally ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sickwidit, 1994. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
10/30 Uproar, 1994. Very Good+ ... $29.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Polygram, 1991. Very Good ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing.)
Redefinition, 2000s/2018. New Copy 4 x 7 inch ... $36.99
A 4 X 7" testament to the longevity and timeless craft of 3 hip hop legends – MC Edo G and masterful producers DJ Premier & Pete Rock! It's a great little round up of old school style rap singles in a single package, pairing vocal versions with instrumentals, with 4 rock solid tracks ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Also available Edo G Presents – DJ Premier Vs Pete Rock EP ... CD 9.99(Limited edition!)
Redefinition, 2000s/2018. New Copy ... $9.99 10.98
A 4 song/8 track testament to the longevity and timeless craft of 3 hip hop legends – MC Edo G and masterful producers DJ Premier & Pete Rock! It's a great little round up of old school style rap singles, pairing vocal versions with instrumentals, sequenced for the CD just as they'd be ... read more CD
Also available Edo G Presents – DJ Premier Vs Pete Rock (4 X 7 inch set) ... 7-inch 36.99
Big Crown, 2017. New Copy ... $19.99 22.98
El Michels return again to the Wu-Tang chambers – and the results this time might even be better than before! Wu-Tang forged their initial sound out of a love of offbeat samples and unusual funk – so it's only fitting that one of the hippest funk groups around strip the music right ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download! Please Note – LP sleeves are variable.)
Fat Beats, 2018. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
Elaquent's entry in the Baker's Dozen series! Elaquent has a way of bringing out a lot of the atmospheric elements prominently in the mix alongside the beats – be it looped bits of piano, some jazzy vibes, thick layers of spacey synth or more mellow keyboard soundscapes – without ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Urbnet, 2017. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A nicely soulful set of instrumentals from Elaquent – pairing steady beatcraft with diverse, but firmly cohesive stylistic elements floating throughout! Never too mellow, but without being too laidback, with the beats and consistent atmosphere keeping nice and compelling all the way through ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cold Busted, 2018. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A pretty tight batch of blueprint era inspired beats from Polish producer/beatmaker Emapea – representing the dusty funk and soul sound, and making it sound as fresh and vital as ever after all these years! Head nodding stuff with just enough crackling soul and grit in the mix to be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Shady/Interscope, 2010. Used ... $2.99
Titles include "Space Bound", "Cinderella Man", "25 To Life", "So Bad", "Almost Famous", "You're Never Over", "Cold Wind Blows", "On Fire", "Won't Back Down", "WTF", "Going Through Changes" ... read more CD
Stones Throw, 1997. Sealed (pic cover)... $7.99
Nice early Stones Throw 12", with some smooth, atmospheric production from the Architect and nice rhymes from Encore. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Underpaid Productions, 2017. New Copy ... $6.99
Independent Chicago hip hop from emcee Epik 1 – a born & bred Chicagoan with roots in the city's late 90s freestyle and open mic scene, and a genuine love and appreciation for block rocking hip hop history for the old school to today. Produced by Illpee with no nonsense, headnodding ... read more CD
Def Jam, 1992. Used ... $4.99
While this is probably the weakest of the 4 albums EPMD cut before busting up, that shouldn't lead you to believe it's weak. This third LP finds Erick and Parrish still repping Long Island with their signature boom bap beats and slow flow rhyme style. Maybe you didn't get open open on this one ... read more CD
(Out of print. Booklet has a small tear on the back side. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Fresh/Capitol, 1988. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
EPMD's incredible full length debut – a straight up all caps CLASSIC late 80s effort – raising the bar for the genre and helping pave the way for so much of the best golden age hip hop to come! Bottom heavy funky soul beats and masterful use of samples anchor the production, and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP pressing.)
Fresh, 1989. Used ... $5.99
The second album of heavy east coast funk and slow rolling rhymes from the brothers from Brentwood. Nice, fat trunk rattling production and Eric and Parrish's trademark back and forth rhymes keep this set fresh,even today. Loaded with classics: "So What Cha Sayin'", "Get the ... read more CD
Also available Unfinished Business ... LP 22.99(Booklet has some age spots.)
Fresh/Capitol, 1989. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
The second album from EPMD, and the second triumph! Unfinished Business continues in the style of the classic debut, but that's anything but a problem at this point, there was really no one at their doing like Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith at the time! Their style of heavy east coast funky soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Unfinished Business ... CD 5.99(2LP pressing.)
MCA/Universal, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
The fourth and final Eric B & Rakim LP from their classic mid 80s to early 90s run – with some of Rakim's finest rhymes and most devasting delivery to date, and some of Eric B's best production, too! The title track, if course, is a monster – with Rakim's precise rhymes, the furious ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP pressing for better sound!)
MCA/Universal, 1990. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
No sophomore slump for the second Eric B & Rakim album – benchmark hip hop of the first order and up there with the best of all time! Following up Paid In Pull was no easy task, and the appropriately titled Follow The Leader makes it look easy, completing one of the great one-two punches ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP pressing for better sound!)
MCA/Universal, 1990. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
The third album from Eric B & Rakim – absolute classic MC/DJ duo hip hop and maybe their most solid from beginning end, as impossible as that should've been after high bars they set with Paid In Full & Follow The Leader! By this point, Rakim was firmly established as one of hip hop's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP pressing for better sound!)
4th & Broadway/Universal, 1987. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Paid In Full, indeed! Eric B & Rakim's seminal debut still pays off in so many ways, and it was such a vital link between the party rockin' style of the old school and the terse, hard-hitting beats and rhymes of the nascent school, we can't even come up with the words for the praise it's due. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP pressing for better sound!)
Faith Evans —
Soon As I Get Home (album, inst, radio, acapella)/Big Beat, 1995. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
Fat Beats, 2018. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
Off-kilter, creative, and always headnodding beats from Exile – one of the most frequently impressive and underrated producers of the past decade and more – and a perfectly apt producer for an entry in the Fat Beats Baker's Dozen series! Exile is is a master of mixing solid soulful bits ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Celluloid, 1982. Good (pic cover)... $5.99
Back cover painting by Futura 2000! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has some wear with fraying at the opening.)
