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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Real Deal, 2001. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Interscope, 2001. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Gospo Centric, 1996. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Gospo Centric, 1996. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Rage, 1993. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Black On Black, 1993. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Dech'm, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
ATA (UK), 2017. New Copy ... $23.99 24.99
There's nothing abstract here – as the set's a fantastically-focused tribute to the late Jay Dee – put together in a style that's mostly jazz, but which also has some great vocal touches too! The music's roots are in hip hop, but the presentation here is awash in strong work on saxes, ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
ATA (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $23.99
A really great take on the music of Madvillain – that famous collaboration between Madlib & MF Doom – served up here in a mostly instrumental mode that's heavy on funk and jazz! You'll definitely recognize the tunes in the set, but the presentation is very different – almost ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Project Blowed, 2003. Near Mint- ... $2.99
"Lost Your Mind" is produced by RJD2, and "The Saga Continues" features Absract Rude and is produced by Fat Jack. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
442 Records, 2010. Used ... $7.99
... CD
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force —
Planet Rock (voc, inst)/Tommy Boy, 1982. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The classic from Afrika Bamaaataa & The Soul Sonic Force – one of the most revolutionary pieces of formative hip hop history! "Planet Rock" is straight up legendary for a number of reasons. It's one of those early hip hop hits to bring the genre to greater popularity, the deft ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing. Labels have a spot of pen.)
Tommy Boy, 1984. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Six different mixes of this meeting of two greats. Admittedly not as entirely dope as it could have been, but still as nice as a Soul Sonic Force records with backing by Doug Wimbish and Keith LeBlanc. Also, there's a few interludes with James Brown saying a few words about the record. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo with some moisture stains.)
Hip Rock, 1989. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
Some of the other singles we've heard by Afro Rican are more in the Miami bass mode, like the b-side to this single, with a really hyped beat, some popping electro touches, a great cut'n'paste approach to the sampled bits and nice scratching. The a-side keeps the tempo a bit lower, with a funky ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner, index label, and a name in marker. Labels have a name in marker.)
Hip Rock, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Some of the other singles we've heard by Afro Rican are more in the Miami bass mode, like the b-side to this single, with a really hyped beat, some popping electro touches, a great cut'n'paste approach to the sampled bits and nice scratching. The a-side keeps the tempo a bit lower, with a funky ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a name in marker.)
B-Boy, 1987. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a B Boy sleeve.)
12T/Aftermath, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $31.99
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
Natural Bridge, 1996. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Natural Bridge, 1996. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Apollo Brown —
Reset (red & black vinyl 10th anniversary edition) ... LP Mello Music Group, 2010. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99
A stunning production effort from Apollo Brown – the sort of record that set the standard for so many hip hop records to follow, and which still sounds completely fresh after all these years! The production is nicely understated, but filled with all these little musical seeds that flower ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Select Street, 1992. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Rhymesayers/Epitaph, 2003. Used ... $1.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Bentley/blocGLOBAL, 1989. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 27.99
A great indie set from the early years of the gangsta scene – a record that was maybe overlooked a bit at the time, and which maybe was trying a bit too hard with its posed cover image – but which, after the passage of years, has this great sort of upfront, earnest approach to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing!)
Fat Beats, 2014. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
AZ —
Feel Good (main, clean)/Full Clip, 2003. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Nas on the Essence remix. 12-inch, Vinyl record
RPM, 1992. Near Mint- ... $69.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Buju Banton —
Til Shiloh ... CD Loose Cannon/Island, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Grand Royal, 1998. Used ... $2.99
The 5th album by the Beastie Boys – and a prime example of a modern classic we didn't appreciate enough the first time time around – the wholly excellent Hello Nasty! We'll admit we were suffering a little Beasties fatigue by the time Hello Nasty came out in '98, but it sounds nothing ... read more CD
Beastie Boys —
In Sound From Way Out! ... LP Grand Royal/Universal, 1996/1998. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
Grand Royal (UK), 1998. Used ... $1.99
The first single off Hello Nasty. Following the "Intergalactic" theme, they make good use of old school synth and vocoder effects, and lots of references to The Whop dance! To our ears, the remixes seem to be pretty funny paradies of assorted club music styles. The "Prisoners of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Def Jam, 1986. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
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 —
Paul's Boutique ... CD Capitol/Grand Royal, 1989. Used ... $3.99
The Beasties' masterpiece – and one of the original nightmares for sampling opponents everywhere. Tracks include "Hey Ladies", "Shake Your Rump", "High Plains Drifter", and "Shadrach". CD
Grand Royal/Capitol, 1995. New Copy ... $7.99 11.98
The funky Root Down EP by the Beastie Boys – riding high on a mid 90s creative peak! Root Down featuring a trio of versions of the title track and Ill Communication album standout, based on the Jimmy Smith's classic of the same name – and in hindsight, you really have to hand it to the ... read more CD
Also available Root Down EP (180 gram colored vinyl pressing) ... LP 24.99
Grand Royal/Capitol, 1995. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 29.99
The funky Root Down EP by the Beastie Boys – riding high on a mid 90s creative peak! Root Down featuring a trio of versions of the title track and Ill Communication album standout, based on the Jimmy Smith's classic of the same name – and in hindsight, you really have to hand it to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Root Down EP ... CD 7.99(Indie exclusive colored vinyl pressing. Limited edition!)
Capitol, 2004. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $31.99 35.99
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
(Indie exclusive colored vinyl pressing. Limited edition!)
Beat Konducta (Madlib) —
Beat Konducta Vol 4 – Beat Konducta In India ... LP Stones Throw, 2007. New Copy ... $16.99 17.98
The long awaited sides C & D in Madlib's incredible blend of Bombay soundtrack-styled funk, blunted Eastern beats, and all round stunning Middle Eastern accented hip hop instros! This time out Madlib, er, Beat Konducta is conducting beats, strings & things from India and/or otherwise East ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tommy Boy, 1984. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Beatnuts —
Ya Betta Believe It (clean, dirty, inst)/Landspeed, 2003. Sealed ... $3.99
The second single from the Originators set. Features Cormega on the flip. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Capital Prophet, 2006. Very Good (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Big Daddy Kane —
In The PJ's (radio edit, inst)/MCA, 1994. Near Mint- ... $7.99
B-side produced by Premier. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an MCA sleeve.)
Cold Chillin, 1989. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover is lightly bent at the top.)
Columbia, 1995. New Copy ... $4.99 8.99
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
Private I, Late 90s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Hall Of Justus, 2009. Used ... $4.99
Rapper Big Pooh drops another tight underground set – sharp, rugged and raw, with production by past, present, and future collaborators Khrysis & 9th Wonder, plus Jake One, Ill Mind, Dae One, Young RJ, Phonix, Mickey Free and others. Guests include Torae, Ab Soul, Jozeemo, Chaundon, Joe ... read more CD
Fully Blown, 2000. Sealed ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
White Label, Early 2000s. Very Good ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Titles written in marker.)
Hoodrich, 2003. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Warner, 1994. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
Lex, 2014. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
A solid, relatively underappreciated effort from Bishop Nehru and MF Doom – one we appreciate even more with bit of time on its side! Doom is more or less focused on the production side on this one while the former handles the majority of the rhymes – and having arrived at a time when ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tommy Boy, 2003. Near Mint- ... $1.99
The Biz is back!!! The first official new Biz Markie single to come along in what seems like ages is a bouncy electronic club pumper. It sounds like Biz has been definitely paying attention to the cuts produced by the Swizz crew, the Neptunes, and Timbaland. Looking forward to the full length! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo, in a Tommy Boy sleeve. Labels have a beat sticker.)
Motown, 2019. New Copy ... $6.99 12.98
BJ The Chicago Kid's second full length for Motown! BJ has a way of recalling classic Chicago soul in the earnest, emotional realness of his lyricism and relatively mellow style, which is a nicely grounding anchor given the modern overall aesthetic. It's a contemporary sound with a timeless soul ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Brick, 2010. Used ... $14.99
A set of Blacastan tracks mixed by 7L of the Bladerunners – gritty and raw underground hip hop that was to be a promo mix for the Japanese market and tour support product – one that actually turned out to be pretty solid set with a tight mix of material and cuts produced by Khrysis, 7L, ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Interscope, 2010. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $15.99 28.98
Titles include "Fashion Beats", "Don't Stop The Party", "Love You Long Time", "Time (Dirty Bit)", "Someday", "Whenever", "Best One Yet", "Just Can't Get Enough", "Play It Loud", "Do It Like This", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Eyed Peas —
Behind The Front ... LP Interscope, 1998. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $13.99
Tracks include "Joints & Jam", "Fallin Up", "Karma", "Movement", "The Way U Make Me Feel", "Positivity", "Que Dices?", "Communication", "Be Free", "What It Is", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Interscope, 2000. New Copy 2LP ... $10.99 15.98
A very strong second LP by BEP – and one that does a surprisingly great job of mixing soul-based production with more hip-hop oriented modes! Tracks include the Premier-produced "Bep Empire" (is it just us, or are most of the NuHoppers nearly always at their best when they rely on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Interscope, 2009. New Copy 2LP ... $15.99 27.99
The best of the post-Elephunk mainstream conquering era records by the Black Eyed Peas – comfortably balancing bright dance pop and hip hop as strongly as ever! The career arc of the BEPs is as unlikely as anything in modern popular music, from the indie soul inspired alternative rap early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Marker through barcode.)
Interscope, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Featuring Macy Gray. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Clear vinyl promo in a stickered sleeve. Labels have a beat sticker.)
Mass Appeal, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 10.99
Black Milk has been one of the more soul reverent voices and producers in independent hip hop for quite while in the run up to DiVE (billed as an EP, but a generously lengthy one to say the least, with 11 tracks in all) – and really takes a head first dive even further into hip hop soul here! ... read more CD
Also available DiVE ... LP 18.99
Mass Appeal, 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
Black Milk has been one of the more soul reverent voices and producers in independent hip hop for quite while in the run up to DiVE (billed as an EP, but a generously lengthy one to say the least, with 11 tracks in all) – and really takes a head first dive even further into hip hop soul here! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available DiVE ... CD 9.99
Mass Appeal, 2019. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Black Milk has been one of the more soul reverent voices and producers in independent hip hop for quite while in the run up to DiVE (billed as an EP, but a generously lengthy one to say the least, with 11 tracks in all) – and really takes a head first dive even further into hip hop soul here! ... read more CD
Also available (Packaged in a slim paper sleeve.)
DiVE ... LP 18.99
DiVE ... CD 9.99
Duck Down, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 24.98
Brooklyn hip hop heavies Buckshot, 5ft and DJ Evil Dee rise together for the first proper Black Moon album in 15 years – produced by the Da Beatminerz and featuring just a handful of guest spots, from Method Man, General Steele, Smif N Wessun, Rockness Monsta and Tek – doing their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Rob —
Thug Story/White Label, 1999. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Black Rob's version of Slick Rick's Children's Story, plus a freestyle on the flipside jackin for beats style. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Black Rock & Ron —
Stop The World ... CD RCA/Get On Down, 1989. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
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 CD
Blockhead —
Interludes After Midnight ... CD Ninja Tune (UK), 2012. Used ... $2.99
Nocturnal boombap from Blockhead – a sleepless, samples and electic-beats heavy survey of an after hours metropolis – finding Blockhead as insistently inventive and timeless in approach as ever! We love that Blockhead's work kind of exists in it's own world, yet clearly shows love for ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Promotional copy packaged in a slim sleeve.)
Blockhead —
Music Scene ... CD Ninja Tune (UK), 2010. Used ... $2.99
A survey of The Music Scene through the eyes, mind and fingers of longstanding hip hop and spacey beatcraft guru Blockhead! Blockhead's way with a sample has been one of the reasons we've been on board so long, and it's as unpretentiously hypnotic as ever here – staying defiantly headnodding ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Promotional copy packaged in a slim sleeve.)
Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy ... $1.99 13.99
An unusual set of work from the ever-changing Luke Vibert – a collaboration with MC BlueRum13 – whose lyrics provide a great mix with Luke's beats and instrumentation on the album! All those crisp, creative elements that we love from older Vibert records are still very much in the mix ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
Bomb The Bass —
Beat Dis (extended dis, bonus beats, radio edit, dub dis) ... 12-inch 4th & Broadway, 1988. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony —
E 1999 Eternal – Ph#!kin Clean Version ... LP Ruthless, 1995. Near Mint- ... $39.99
With "1st Of Tha Month" and "Crossroad", plus "East 1999", "Eternal", "Crept And We Came", "Buddah Lovaz", "Mr Oija 2" and "Mo' Murda". 14 tracks in all. LP, Vinyl record album
(Edited promo in a plain sleeve.)
Square Biz, Mid/Late 90s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Jive, 1990. Used ... $3.99
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
Also available Man & His Music ... CD 3.99
B-Boy/Traffic, 1988. Used ... $3.99
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
Also available Man & His Music ... CD 6.99(Digipack pressing – still sealed.)
Traffic/B-Boy, Late 80s. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
A selection of late 80s South Bronx Teachings – classic Boogie Down Productions circa Criminal Minded! South Bronx Teachings focuses soundly on the class of '87 – so you get fistful of the Criminal Minded cuts and a few other blasts from KRS-One & Scott La Rock, nicely paced over ... read more CD
Also available South Bronx Teachings – A Collection Of Boogie Down Productions ... CD 3.99
Traffic/B-Boy, Late 80s. Used ... $3.99
A selection of late 80s South Bronx Teachings – classic Boogie Down Productions circa Criminal Minded! South Bronx Teachings focuses soundly on the class of '87 – so you get fistful of the Criminal Minded cuts and a few other blasts from KRS-One & Scott La Rock, nicely paced over ... read more CD
Also available South Bronx Teachings – A Collection Of Boogie Down Productions ... CD 6.99
TVT, 2001. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
White Label, Very Good+ ... $4.99
Rush/Elektra, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $19.99 24.98
Early 90s greatness from Brand Nubian! Once Puba left the group, we were all ready for this sophomore effort to just fall flat. But Sadat X and Lord Jamar aquit themselves nicely on the mic, and the beats are head-noddingly satisfying too, no doubt due to Dante Ross's guidance. And they don't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Star Point (Canada), 1996. Very Good+ ... $59.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Original pressing.)
Fool's Gold, 2013. Used ... $2.99
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 CD
Beat Club/Interscope, 2004. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Top 20, 2004. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Featuring Gangsta Boo on "Child Support" and Ying Yang Twins on "Point Em Out". 12-inch, Vinyl record
Busta Rhymes —
Coming ... LP Elektra/Get On Down, 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $19.99 24.98
The classic solo debut from Busta Rhymes – one of the gruffiest, most excitable voices in hip hop history – busting out on his own here in a major way! Beats by Jay Dee, Easy Mo Bee, Q Tip, Dj Scratch and others. Mid 90s nascent Flipmode Squad and solo greatness all the way. Includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elektra, 1998. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing with blank labels.)
Busta Rhymes —
We Goin To Do It To Ya (radio, inst, street, inst) ... 12-inch J Records, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Epic, 1998. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Renaissance, Late 90s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ovadue Inc, 2003. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Sleeping Bag/Demon (UK), 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
Maybe the crowning achievement of DJ Cash Money – a sharp DJ from the early Philly scene – and a talent who was every bit as great at the time on as Jazzy Jeff on the wheels of steel! Cash is paired here with Marvelous, an MC whose sense of wit really matches the sharpness of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Good Music, 1996. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes insert.)
Mello Music Group, 2014. Used ... $4.99
... CD
Hiero Imperium, 2005. New Copy 2LP ... $9.99 15.98
Casual steps up with one of the better Hiero solo salvos we've come across! Features production by Jake One, J Zone, (whatever happened to) Dan The Automator, Dante Ross and the Hieroglyphics! Tracks include "Say That Then", "Rap Game", "Oaktown" feat Too Short, E ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earthquake Camp, 2004. Sealed (pic cover)... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ce'den, Mid 90s. Sealed ... $99.99
Independent gangster rap out of Chicago, with a west coast lean. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Cee-Lo & Jazze Pha —
Happy Hour (main, clean, inst) ... 12-inch Capitol, 2005. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Cee-Lo joins forces with Jazze Pha! "Happy Hour" is the title track from the duo's first full length – a tasty mix of laidback hip hop soul, and trippy electro groove. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve, with marker through the barcode.)
45 King, Mid 90s. Near Mint- ... $99.99
Includes "Da Name Cham" and "Broadz From Da Hood". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Flavor Unit, 2000. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Featuring Queen Latifah, Black Rob, and Method Man. 12-inch, Vinyl record
