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 (110) new/used, Vinyl (451) new/used, LPs (132) new/used, 12-inch (314) new/used, 7-inch (5) new/used, All (561)
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Stones Throw, 2020. New Copy ... $9.99
A really great Stones Throw debut from Twilite Tone – a Chicago beatmaker who's been one of our local heroes for years, and who finally gets the wider exposure he's deserved for way too long! Tone's done some big name work for Common, Kanye, and others – but here, he's very much at ... read more CD
Rough Luxury, 1993. Near Mint- ... $16.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Skyywalker, 1987. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A nice rump-shakin' bass single off the Move Somethin' album. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Skyywalker sleeve.)
Checker Board, 1990. Sealed ... $33.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Locomotive, 1997. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
DMAFT, 2004. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Alski, 1993. Near Mint- ... $39.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Warner, 1989. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Wydle, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Select, 1989. Used ... $8.99
10 songs, including "Battle Of The Sexes", "My Cut's Correct", "Wanna Rock", "Don't You Hate It When", "Bit's & Pieces", and "All About Technic". CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case & artwork.)
Big Boss, 1995. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Vandy C & Bill Blast —
Just Feel It (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Select, 1987. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Select sleeve. Label has some marker.)
City Fresh, 1988. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes a promo one-sheet.)
Hipnott, 2020. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
Chicago MC Verbal Kent teams up with The Other Guys production team for a strong solo effort! Regardless of the album and title track here, one thing Verbal Kent certainly has not done over the years is take a short cut, he's a veteran underground force in it for the long haul – with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
MCA, 1989. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Warren G —
Game Don't Wait (remix clean, clean album, remix inst, album inst, remix) ... 12-inch Restless/G Funk, 1999. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Remix features Xzibit. Original version features Nate Dogg & Snoop. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Also available Wanksta (Chops Remix) (clean edit, inst, clean, dirty) ... 12-inch 4.99(Blank white label promo, includes a one-sheet.)
Universal, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... $6.99
Titles include "Lookin At You" produced by Dr Dre, "Here Comes Another Hit" featuring Nate Dogg & Mista Grimm, "Speed Dreamin" featuring George Clinton & Mista Grimm, "Yo Sassy Ways" featuring Snoop Dogg & Nate Dogg, "G-Funk Is Here 2 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Explicit promo in a stickered Universal sleeve, with light wear and bent corners.)
Motown, 1989. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has a promo stamp.)
Motown, 1989. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Motown sleeve, with lightly bent corners.)
Jive/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The classic debut of Whodini – a duo who were maybe seen by some as too pop back in the day, but whose music here still really stands the test of time way back to the old school! Jalil Hutchins and Ecstasy combine new beatcraft and catchy hooks at a level that maybe made them one of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 1000 copies pressed on transparent red vinyl.)
Relentless, 2003. Sealed ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Happy World, 2000. Sealed ... $1.99
Profile, 1986. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
With that heavy-beats mid-80's production style by Duke Bootee. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a light stain at the bottom left corner.)
Ms B, 1989. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Wu-Tang Clan —
Playlist – Very Best Of Wu-Tang Clan (clean version) ... CD Loud/Legacy, 1990s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Includes 14 tracks from Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Wu-Tang Forever, Iron Flag, and The W. CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Columbia, 2002. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One sided acetate. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Acetate pressing.)
RCA, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo.)
White Label, 2002. Near Mint- ... $3.99
The "Multiply" remix features Busta Rhymes and "Losin' Your Mind" features Snoop Dogg. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Boneshaker, 1998. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing, with "YBM Classified" stamps.)
Razor & Tie, 2003. Used ... $2.99
Stones Throw, 2004. Used ... $7.99
One of the most legendary albums of recent years finally gets an official release – and about time, too! The set is a loving tribute to the genius of Stevie Wonder – and features a batch of instrumental readings of Stevie's 70s classics, all performed by Madlib with a sweet mix of keys ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print, digipack case has some light edgewear.)
Big Dada (UK), Early 2010s. Near Mint- 2x12" Gatefold ... $24.99
Roc-A-Fella, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has marker through the barcode.)
Delicious Vinyl, 1988. Near Mint- ... $9.99
With production by Mario C and The Dust Brothers. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Delicious Vinyl sleeve with a promo stamp)
Capitol, 1993. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Beauty & The Beat, Mid 80s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Lightyear, 2019. New Copy ... $14.99 24.99
An uncommonly soul-steeped hip hop soul soundtrack and musical companion piece to the documentary 16 Bars – spearheaded by Speech from Arrested Development, in which he visited and recorded with incarcerated singers and rappers finding hope in a prison rehabilitation program. The soundtrack ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Nomadic Wax, 2007. Used ... $9.99
Tracks from Sen Kumpa, Pato, Zoo Squad, Nightmare feat Yella, Omzo, Adama, and Tigrim Bi. CD
(Out of print.)
Nomadic Wax, 2001. Used ... $5.99
Music from BNG 44, Omzo, Shiffai, Las MC, Simon, Sul Suli Klan, Slam Revolution, Sen Kumpa, Abass, Real Fight & Yat Fu. CD
(Out of print.)
Def Jam, 2000. Near Mint- 2LP ... $0.99
Tracks include "Best Part Of Me Pt 2" by Mya & Jay-Z, "Keep It Thoro" by Prodigy, "My Mind Right" by Memphis Bleek, "Who Did You Expect" by The Lox, "Wanna Take Me Back" by T-Boz, "Millionare" by Hot Boyz feat Big Tymers, "Funkanel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clean edited promo in a Roc sleeve.)
Various —
Def Jam Recordings – Classics Vol 1 ... CD Def Jam, 1980s. Used ... $1.99
Nice compilation put together at the end fo the 80s with tracks for the preceding few years on Def Jam, with a number of now hard to find cuts. 13 tracks in all: LL Cool J "Rock The Bells", "Jack The Ripper" & "I'm Bad", Original Concept "Can You Feel It?&quo ... read more CD
(Out of print, small sticker residue on booklet cover.)
P&P/Traffic, Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
DJ Spinna takes on P&P Records – and the results are sublime! Spinna's one of the most soulful talents to ever hit the decks – an artist we can always rely on for his crucial ear for older sounds – a really unique sense of taste that always has Spinna picking some of the best ... (Funky Compilations, Hip Hop) read more CD
Numero, 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $7.99 13.98
Sample funk spun from records rescued by The Numero Group – edited by white label production crew Shoes without Numero's consent – which was then seized by Numero at the pressing plant, they bootlegged the bootleg, and release it here legitimately as Eccentric Breaks & Beats! The ... (Funky Compilations, Hip Hop) read more CD
Die Hard, 1996. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Includes dirty and clean mixes of "His & Hers" with Big Zil, I-Witness, and Marquee, "Darkside For Life" by Darkside Mob, "Thug Paradise" by Mr Moetown & Mr Bloody, and "Mastermind Design" by Ceedeez. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has marker through the barcode.)
Mercury, 1995. Near Mint- ... $3.99
From the Panther movie soundtrack, by BWU (Black Women United) featuring Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo, MC Lyte, Nefertiti, Salt-N-Pepa, Patra, Me'Shell Ndegeocello. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve, with index label.)
Ill Kid, 1993. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Includes the original version of Jeru's classic "Come Clean", credited to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, plus "So Called Friends" by Group Home and "Stripped And Pistol Whipped" by Big Shug. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Shady/Interscope, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... $4.99
The G-Unit heavy soundtrack to 50's semi-autobiographical film debut. Tracks include "Hustler's Ambition", "Window Shopper", "Talk About Me", "When It Rains It Pours" and "Best Friend" by 50 Cent, "Things Change" by Spider Loc feat 50 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clean edited promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Various —
Hard As Hell ... LP Profile, 1987. Very Good+ ... $4.99
While this set was produced by Simon Harris, and there's not a ton of stuff to get excited about here, there is the nice ragga crossover track by Asher D & Daddy Freddy "Ragamuffin Hip Hop", and the break cut-up "These Are The Brakes" by DJ Hanway plus CJ Mackintosh "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some wear, with peeling along the spine.)
Capitol, 1989. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Feature "Def Tunes" by M Walk & King Saul, "Girls On The Tip" from Double J & Traysky, "I Rock Hard" by Tabb, "Positive Power" by Funky Fresh and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Mo Wax/Universal (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $9.99
A great collection of tracks from the documentary on the man behind Mo Wax Records – Unkle/James Lavelle – an artist in his own right, and a creative force who helped shape the sound of a generation! The package includes not only some key cuts from the Mo Wax catalog, but also tunes ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
Strictly Hits, 2004. Near Mint- 2x12" ... $6.99
Includes edits of "My Band" by D12, "Freaks" by Play N Skillz, "Roses" by Outkast, "Are You Gonna Be My Girl?" by Jet, "Burn" by Usher, "Naughty Girl" by Beyonce, and a dance medley mix. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Nia, 1985. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Titles include "The Return Of Captain Rock" by Captain Rock, "Tragedy" by Super Kids, "Cosmic Blast" by Captain Rock, "She's So Def" by Sparky Dee, "He's My DJ" by Sparky Dee, "The House of Rock" by Captain Rock, and "Marley Marl ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Various —
Pee Wee Raps ... 12-inch Party Crew, 1986. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Includes "The Pee Wee Rap" by The Duce Crew, "Do The Pee Wee Rock" and "Do The Pee Wee Rock - Spaceman" by Darrin Grant, "Little T Meets Pee Wee" by Little T, and "Pee Wee" instrumental. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Tommy Boy, 1993. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A compilation of international hip hop, including MC Solaar, Microphone Pager, London Posse, Prophets Of The City, and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo.)
Smack Entertainment, 1998. Near Mint- ... $49.99
Titles include "X Marks The Spot" by Alamo, "If This World Was Mine" and "Stank Pussy" by Red Eye, "It's In Their Nature" by Ghetto Seals and "Do What Ya Wanna Do" by Rhemslepe. 12-inch, Vinyl record
So So Def, 1998. Near Mint- ... $0.99
6 tracks: "True City Thugs" in LP and clean versions by the Ying Yang Twins, "What The F$@k" by VIP Squad, "Drop Dem Boes (Triple J edit)" by Bo Hagon and Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz, "Time After Time (Lil Jon rmx)" by Linoj and "Drop Don't Stop ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Stimulated, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... $4.99
19 tracks, all clean, radio-playable edits: Hom "It's Hom", Young Zee 7 Rah Digga "I Love It", De La Soul "Speed Limit", Xzibit & Everlast "Shroomz Pt. 2", Camp Lo "Something For Nothing", VOR "Beyond City Lights", B Real & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clean edited promo in a Stimulated sleeve.)
Various —
Stolen Moments Red Hot + Cool ... CD Impulse (Holland), 1994. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Jazz-meets-hip hop-meets-new grooves compilation put together by the folks at the Red Hot organization in the mid 90s. Titles include "Time Is Moving On" by Donald Byrd, Guru, and Ronny Jordan; "Stolen Moments" by United Future Organization; "This Is Madness" by The ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Includes bonus disc with two versions of "A Love Supreme" and remix of Creator Has A Master Plan". Out of print, booklet has a clear promo sticker.)
Various —
Straight Outta Compton – Music From The Motion Picture ... LP Capitol, 1970s/1980s/1990s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A nice selection of songs featured in the hugely successful NWA biopic – with classics by the group and both formative and later solo material Ice Cube, Eazy-E and Dr. Dre – plus earlier funky classics that inspired them by Parliament, Funkadelic, Roy Ayers and Steve Arrington! Spanning ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Koch, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Includes tracks by DJ Boo, The Boo Crew, Moochie Mack, and One Time Clique. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Wagram (France), Late 90s. New Copy ... $22.99
A really cool collection, from that great moment when the French hip hop scene exploded on the world with a whole new sound and whole new style! Back in the early days of the old school, some folks thought the French language would never work for rap music – but this generation of performers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
