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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
Also available Madvillain Vol 2 ... CD 14.99(Includes download.)
Dcide, 2011. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
A pivotal early effort for Action Bronson – working here on a full scale duo effort with underground producer & MC Statik Selektah handling the production! AB is on fire here, and it's no surprise he'd go on to be a prominent figure in hip hop after this, but it's doesn't really sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red colored vinyl.)
ALC, 2019. New Copy ... $26.99 29.98
Alchemist mixing up hypnotic aural elixirs in ways we've never heard from the legendary hip hop producer – working with samples, sounds and atmosphere from French jazz, funk, soundtracks and psychedelia – half a world away from the bedrock hip hop he made is name on! It's a rewarding ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA/HHV (Germany), 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $31.99 32.98
A late 90s classic from the 'Liks – with track or skit appearances by Xzibit, Whoridas, Nas, King Tee, ODB, Keith Murray, LL Cool J, and Lootpack – star-studded to say the least and a vital snapshot of a later year in the golden age of hip hop! All credit to the core Alkaholiks trio of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Amerigo Gazaway —
Endless Summer ... LP Amerigo Gazaway, 2019. New Copy ... $19.99
A fresh summer breeze of a hip hop instrumentals set from Amerigo Gazaway! AG sets the summer themed mood from the start, and it holds true throughout, with persistent headnodding beats under sampled soul vocal, breezy bits of guitar organ and bass that really help the theme take flight without ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roc-A-Fella, 2000. Very Good+ 2LP ... $3.99
Tracks include "Smile 4 Me", "Ya'll Dead Wrong", "Heard It All", Girlfriend", "That's Right", "All Money Is Legal", "Raw", "Anyday", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Anderson Paak —
Malibu ... LP Steel Wool, 2016. New Copy 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
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
12T/Aftermath, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $26.99 29.98
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
Grand Royal, 1993. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 34.98
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
Also available Check Your Head ... CD 2.99(Features remastering overseen by the band – on 180 gram vinyl. Limited edition of 5000.)
Grand Royal/Universal, 1996/1998. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
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 —
Licensed To Ill (180 gram pressing) ... LP 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.)
Beat Junkie Sound, 2019. New Copy ... $23.99 24.98
A practice tool LP for DJs or turntablists looking to learn the tools of the trade or sharpen their skills – produced by turntable icons The World Famous Beat Junkies! Made specifically by this legendary crew to help you take your mixing, scratching and beat arranging prowess to higher ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stones Throw, 2005. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
A platter of Madlib beats – the first in a series of instrumental hip hop from 'Lib's Beat Konducta (formerly Beat Conductor) moniker! Madlib's production work has always had a filmic groove, and this set collects and assembles the most cinematic of said beats into an (unsurprisingly) ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stones Throw, 2007. New Copy ... $16.99 17.98
Hazy beatcraft steeped in Indian soundtrack style funk, strings and percussion from the indefatigable Madlib – Volume 3 in the increasingly adventurous and conceptual outings of the Beat Konducta! This time out Madlib, er, Beat Konducta is conducting beats, strings & things from India ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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
Street Corner, 2019. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 24.98
Producer House Shoes and rhymer Big Tone team up as Big Shoes – one of the most fitting 2 man supergroups in independent hip hop of the late teens for sure – with a solid roster of guests including Demark Vessey, Quelle Chris, Jimetta Rose, Blu, MoSel, Ta'Raach and more! There's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Wreck, 1993/2017. New Copy 2LP ... $18.99 20.98
Remix versions of the legendary debut of Black Moon –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 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rawkus, 1998. New Copy ... $22.99 24.99
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
(Limited edition two-toned vinyl with star pattern – very nice!)
Uptown/MCA, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The landmark debut of Mary J Blige – a record that not only did a great job of blending underground hip hop and mainstream soul sensibilities – but maybe also opened the door for the Neo Soul revolution to come! Mary comes on here with a fresh new vision in female soul – one that' ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(25th Anniversary pressing – first time as a 2LP set!)
Backwoodz, 2019. New Copy ... $20.99 22.98
Blockhead still delivering the goods after and a solid decade and a half delivering distinctive, solo producer driven independent hip hop! Free Sweatpants is a pretty straightforward (and wisely timeless in sound, even if some the track titles give away the late teens era) headnodding hip hop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Coalmine, Mid 2010s/2019. New Copy ... $19.99 21.99
The full length LP pair of the excellent Gods & The Spirit and Titans In Flesh EPs couldn't be a more seamless effort, and stands strong as some of the strongest classic schooled independent hip hop of its era. Invigorating, energetic, massive hip hop from a pair of modern heavyweights and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Interscope, 2007. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has marker through the barcode.)
Elektra, 1994. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
The 3rd album, and the last one with just Lord Jamar and Sadat X, before the reunion with Puba. The Nube's are handling the production themselves for the most part, with a little help from Buckwild, and the beats are spare and slow, fitting with the seriousness of their vocal delivery on this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Edited promo. Cover has a cutout notch, some edge wear, and a bent corner.)
Brand Nubian —
Foundation ... LP Arista, 1998. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
The Brand Nubian reunion LP. Some nice ones here, and still delivering some 5%er knowledge. Production from Diamond D, Lord Finesse, Premier, Puba, and Alamo. Best cuts include "Don't Let It Go To Your Head", "Maybe One Day" featuring Common, "Love Vs. Hate", "P ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and advisory sticker.)
Amherst, 1992. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Cover has light wear,)
Crew La Poo/Effect, 1990. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(White label promo. Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Mello Music Group, 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 21.98
Instrumentals from rising production talent Calvin Valentine! CV shows a real love for sampled soul throught Plush Seats, along with spacey keyboard texture, some nice nods to classic scratch work and other classic touches. Having recently crafted a full set of beats for an Illa J project, you ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Profile/Traffic, 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $21.99 24.98
The late 90s classic from Sonny Cheeba & Geechi Suede –Camp Lo's benchmark Uptown Saturday Night! Certainly one of the finer hip hop LPs of '97, when we can return to over and over again, with great singles and stellar album tracks alike, such as "Luchin AKA This Is It", "C ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Remastered 2LP version.)
Def Jux/Ihiphop, 2001. New Copy 4LP (reissue)... $51.99
The dark, innovative, head crushing classic by Cannibal Ox – perhaps the signature LP of fairly brief, but legendary Def Jux era! Vordul and Vast Aire from the Atoms Family crew twist metaphors and create dark visuals of NYC and outer space with ease on one of the most forward thinking hip ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition 4LP deluxe edtion – on colored vinyl.)
MCA, 1993. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(NOTE – This copy no longer has the cover and comes in a plain sleeve.)
Chamillionaire —
Sound Of Revenge (edited promo) ... LP Universal, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ... $5.99
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(In a Universal sleeve.)
Glassnote, 2017. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
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
Dirty Science, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99 24.98
The long awaited return of Choosey – celebrating his Afro-Chicano roots on this one, and doing so with top notch Exhile production. Titles include "I Did", "Black Beans", "You Got It" with Jimetta Rose", "Satisfied" with Deshawn, "Ain't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes a lowrider insert!)
Mello Music Group, 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 24.99
Unfiltered portraits of the artist formerly known as Red Pill – delivering the goods under his own name on a solid set for the Mello Music Group! Real life, self searching and personal statement making hip hop from a voice rooted in classic 90s school craft – not so much with a neo-class ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Select Street, 1993. Sealed ... $1.99
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(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Common —
Electric Circus ... LP MCA, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Common newcomers who buy Electric Circus for the single with Mary J Blige are going to be left with some head scratching – but if you like the spiritual/psychedelic Com that was hinted at on Like Water For Chocolate, this may be the follow up you were waiting for! This is still hip hop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a mark through the barcode.)
Bad Boy/Atlantic, 1994. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99
Classic era Bad Boy hip hop pairing tracks by Craig Mack & Biggie – both gone but never to be forgotten – originally issued as a promo-only sampler in 1994 and reissued here for the first time ever as a LP & cassette combo! The Craig Mack side includes the classic single "Fl ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(LP & cassette combo. Limited edition!)
Czarface —
Double Dose Of Danger (LP & comic book) (2019 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Silver Age, 2019. New Copy LP & Comic Book ... $24.99
High concept hip hop from team Czarface – 7L & Esoteric joined by Wu-Tang veteran Inspectah Deck – doing their own action-packed thing once again after full length collaborations like-minded adventuror MF Doom and fellow Wu legend Ghostface Killah. The core Czarface trio is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes full sized 20 page comic book!)
Czarface & MF Doom —
Czarface Meets Metal Face ... LP Silver Age, 2018. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The Czarface team of Wu-Tang veteran Inspectah Deck and Boston underground hip hop heavyweights 7L & Esoteric are joined by the one-and-only MF Doom – a bonafide supergroup – and one of the finest comic book/sci-fi rap records since Madvillainy! Each one of these characters is so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Magical Properties, 2004. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
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
(Pressed on clear green vinyl.)
Redefinition, 2017. Near Mint- 3LP ... $34.99
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
(Black vinyl pressing, still in the shrink.)
Redefinition, 2019. New Copy ... $24.99 25.98
Instrumentals from The Reflecting Sea LP – producer & instrumentalist Damu The Fudgemunk's backdrops for that excellent record featuring lyricist and emcee Raw Poetic on the vocal version! Damu delivers funky soul beats, samples, scratchwork and guitars, and as much as we dig the main ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
East West/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1995. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $33.99
Das EFX's third album finds them holding down a more jam-packed approach than ever before – longer by half than their previous LPs and with a strong sense of purpose! Das EFX appeared with such a unique rhyme style, by this point they really needed to balance the tasks of being recognizable ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition of 1000 – on blue-green vinyl!)
East West/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1993. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99
The somewhat slept on second album by Das Efx – and in hindsight, it's just as solid as Dead Serious – maybe even more consistently strong than the breakout debut! Dray and Skoob keep up the loco syllabic tempo and tongue tripping rhymes on this one – over the head nodding Solid ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition pressing of 1000.)
East West, 1993. Near Mint- ... $129.99
Yipes! Rare rare rare promo instrumental pressing of this one! 14 tracks, in a plain white sleeve, and one of the few times you'll find a legit instrumental pressing of a major label hip hop album! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with SRC stamp!)
Columbia, 2004. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
Dead Prez makes the jump from Loud to Sony, and does so without losing much (if any) of their dark social commentary gangsta style. Track include "Don't Forget Where U Came Frome", "DOWN", "Walk Like A Warrior", "I Have A Dream, Too", "Hell Yeah (Pimp ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has hype and promo stickers.)
Someothaship, 2017. Very Good+ 2LP ... $14.99
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Elektra/Traffic, 1993. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $18.99 19.98
The incredible follow-up to I Wish My Brother George Was Here – and a record that was initally underappreciated, mostly because it was such a radical departure from the George – but it's one that we loved from day one and we're thrilled is getting some love all these years later! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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
Diplomats —
Diplomatic Immunity ... LP Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam, 2003. Near Mint- 4LP Gatefold ... $49.99
The Diplomats are Jimmy Jones, Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, and Freeky Zeeky. Tracks include "Un Casa", "Who I Am", "Ground Zero", "Real Ni**as", "More Than Music", "Beautiful Noise", "Dipset Anthem", "Gangsta", "Hell ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker.)
Coalmine, 2010s. New Copy ... $13.99 15.98
A solid and concise anthology of some of DJ Devastate's work from the early-to-late teens – collecting material from both the Coalmine & Counterweight labels – and with appearances from CL Smooth, Skyzoo, Bishop Lamont, Wildchild, MED, Illa Ghee, El Da Sensei, Baby Blak, Chapee & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition on purple/mustard swirled vinyl!)
Joey Boy, 1992. Near Mint- ... $16.99
10 tracks: "I Am Bass Man", "Bass In Heat", "Rock-A-Bass Baby", "Mystic Bass", "Night Stalker", "Check Out The Funky Bass", "Pump That Bass", "Bass Express", "Scratch Attack" and "House Of Bass". LP, Vinyl record album
Koch, 2010. New Copy ... $19.99
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(First time on vinyl! Limited edition "money" green vinyl pressing – with download!)
Mass Appeal, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $22.99 24.99
An incredibly well-captured set by the legendary DJ Shadow, Live In Manchester in October of 2017 – and come to think of it, the live album format is pretty underutilized in hip hop – who better than Shadow to pull it off so well! It's impeccably recorded and sounds great, so get enough ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live In Manchester (CD & DVD) ... CD 11.99
Redefinition, Late 90s. New Copy ... $24.99 25.98
Supreme prime era boom bap from the mighty DJ Spinna! It's stunning how rich and relevant these instrumentals sound after all these years. Straight from the original DAT, he humbly describes this as simply "a batch of beats", but Spinna is a producer who always took things one step deeper ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
DJ Spinna —
Heavy Beats Volume 1 ... LP Rawkus, 1999. Very Good- 2LP ... $6.99
To our ears, no one has been able to consistently master the mellow-but-still-hardcore sound like DJ Spinna has. On this double LP, three vocal tracks including "Who U Be" with Missing Linx (Al Tariq, Problems, Black Attack), "Time Zone" with the always-nice Apani B Fly Emcee ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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
Sony, 2006. Sealed 2LP ... $14.99
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(Cover has marker through the barcode.)
Atlantic/Get On Down, 1989. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 24.98
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
Dogg Pound —
Dogg Food ... LP Death Row, 1995. Very Good- 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Remember the days before Pen & Pixel ruled the artwork on ghetto discs, and it was cartoons of dogs instead? Whiny keyboards your thing? Get with this album loaded down with the trademark Death Row sound, both in the rhymes and production, notable mostly for the cut "New York, New ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Crane City, 2018. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 26.98
Seriously distinctive, certain to stand the test of time underground hip hop from Seattle's DoNormaal! There's some something almost fiercely contemporary in the sounds, rhymes and rhyme style on Third Daughter – not that it hews to current trends, just that it doesn't lean on past sounds and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition of 750!)
Dr Octagon —
Moosebumps – SP 1200 Remixes ... LP Bulk, 2018. New Copy ... $21.99 22.99
The triumphant return of Dr Octagon gets a full scale remix treatment – a spacey, worthwhile alternate version/companion piece to Moosebumps! On Moosebumps, Kool Keith, Dan The Automator and DJ QBert finally delivered worthy follow-up to the landmark Dr Octagon/Dr Octagonecologyst album, one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Title delayed from Black Friday to December 21 – and still an indie store exclusive!)
Bulk, 2018. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
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
(Clear splatter vinyl, including the printed inner sleeves, but without the lithograph.)
Bulk, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $25.99
The instrumental companion to 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 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes LP bonus track "Aviator Hype" and CD of the original album!)
Columbia, 2019. New Copy ... $26.99
Earl Sweatshirt's first new album in a few years, and right up there with his best ever! Some Rap Songs is a purposely underwhelming title, but it's fitting in that he's doing his wholly distinctive thing over kind of low key dusty soul sample production backdrop – and what a high it is for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ruthless/Priority, 1988. Very Good ... $49.99
Eazy's first and best LP, from back when he was trying to kid everyone that he was still a teenager. As we all know, Eazy Duz It is a lot more of a companion piece to Straight Outta Compton than a standout solo album by Eazy E, with most the writing credits going to almost everyone involved with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with SRC stamp. Cover has some creasing.)
El Michels Affair —
Return To The 37th Chamber (with bonus download) ... LP Big Crown, 2017. New Copy ... $18.99 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.)
Def Jam, 1997. Very Good+ 2LP ... $19.99
A not-so-surprisingly (given the pedigree!) later EPMD effort, and a smartly-titled one to boot – here they are, living up to their substantial legacy with a pretty strong, and these days underappreciated set – still going strong in the latter half of the 90s! Quite a few cuts on here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a bent corner.)
Uni, 1988. Near Mint- ... $49.99
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
(Cover has a cutout notch and lightly bent corners.)
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, 1987. Very Good+ ... $39.99
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
(Pink label pressing.)
Fab 5 Freddy, Grandmaster Caz, Chris Stein, etc. —
Wild Style – Original Soundtrack ... LP Animal/ICA, 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
An excellent reissue of the Wild Style soundtrack that exactly reproduces the original single LP format! The album's nice and lean, with 12 great tracks – including "Wild Style Theme Rap 1" by Grandmaster Caz & Chris Stein, "Basketball Throwdown" by Cold Crush Bros ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Wild Style – Original Soundtrack (US version) ... CD 5.99
Delicious Vinyl/ORG, 2005. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
The long, long, LONG awaited return of Fatlip – armed with self-deprecating wit, an occasional heart-on-the-sleeve confessional, and beats by 45 King and J-Swift. The quality is a bit erratic, but the best tracks here are pretty great – and certainly a lot stronger than recent Pharcyde. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition – on yellow & black swirled vinyl – plus download with bonus material!)
Shady/Interscope, 2002. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $53.99 59.98
How 50 Cent manages to stand out as such a genuinely exciting MC is in such a crowded field of street hip hop around the time this breakthrough came out is as mysterious as it is beside the point. Dr. Dre's love for that minimalist ghetto synth orchestra sound is in full depth here – this is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited deluxe edition features the Marvel Comics variant cover & 3D lenticular sleeve. On trans red colored vinyl – and comes with a corresponding comic book! )
Melting Pot (Germany), 2016. Very Good+ ... $16.99
The best yet from Aachen, Germany's Flofilz – one the most jazz inspired beatmakers on the German hip hop production scene we've heard – really stepping further into on Cenario! Inspired by travels in Lisbon, there's a dreamy, nighttime vibe here that's really wonderful – solid ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Karat Gold, New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $18.99 20.98
14KT's debut full length. Includes "The Waiting Room" feat Lovesong, "Surgery", "The Inside" feat Tiffany Paige, "NNE Mode", "Ypsilanti", "Hihatspectations", "The D Light In You", "ICU Smile", "Ivory Pillars" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition pressing!)
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib —
Pinata ... LP Madlib Invazion, 2014. New Copy 2LP ... $21.99
Streetwise raps from Freddie Gibbs, backed by inventive production from Madlib – here on one of the best records yet on 'Lib's own Madlib Invazion imprint! If you'll forgive us a little bit of repetition – because we KNOW we've written this before – there's just something extra ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, 2018. New Copy 2LP ... $21.99 31.99
A strong soundtrack album put together by Future! Of course Future doesn't set out to replicate the sound and style of the classic early 70s soundtrack to the original film by Curtis Mayfield, so we can honestly say there's really no reason to cry sacrilege here. It's mostly done in Future's & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition 150 gram smoke & gold colored vinyl – with download!)
Game —
LAX ... LP Geffen, 2008. Near Mint- 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
The third album by The Game – still striving to both modernize and represent the old school of LA gangsta – diversifying the production and the rhymes with a freewheeling selection of guests – including Common, Bilal, Keyshia Cole, Nas, Ice Cube, Lil Wayne and others. Production ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has marker through the barcode and some light wear.)
Bad Boy, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... $3.99
Tracks include "Everyday", "Child Of The Ghetto", "Special Delivery", "Whatever (Interlude)", ""Keep it Gangsta" featuring Shyne, "The Ride ", ""Danger Zone", ""I Am" featuring Kool G Rap & Rakim, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
Mello Music Group, 2016. New Copy ... $13.99 20.98
Nice joint effort from a couple of diverse figures – Texas producer Gensu Dean and Detroit producer/MC Denmark Vessey! Denmark is on the vocals here and Gensu is on the beats, with just a couple guest appearances, and pretty solid sound throughout! Strong stuff for sure. Includes "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Splatter colored vinyl – with download.)
Mello Music Group, 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 19.98
Nice one from top notch producer/rhymer duo of Gensu Dean, one of the finer producers on the ever-strong Mello Music Group label, and MC Wise Intelligent of the legendary Poor Righteous Teachers! After the crackling soul beats & keys w/ spoken word intro, this one hits a gritty groove on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition – on "Egyptian" gold vinyl!)
Linear Labs, 2015. New Copy ... $18.99 24.98
A superior sequel to Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge's Twelve Reasons To Die saga – cementing the mid teens Ghostface creative resurgence in a major way – with some of the finest production work by Younge to date! It's a stunning reminder of how sharp Ghostface can be this late in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Grand Daddy IU —
Smooth Assassin ... LP Cold Chillin, 1990. Near Mint- ... $19.99
From the height of the Cold Chillin/Juice Crew glory days. We always considered Grand Daddy IU as dope any of the other first generation Cold Chillin MC's, but somehow this album was slept on, and after Lead Pipe, who knows what happened to him? Biz Markie produced giving this set the feel of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five —
Message ... LP Sugar Hill, 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
The classic debut album by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – one of the pioneering groups in hip hop -history- not that we didn't need to tell you that! With prototypical party jams and the original conscious rap landmark "The Message", all over old school grooves laid ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stones Throw, 2018. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
Soulful and moody Long Island duo hip hop on Stones Throw – Grandmilly on the mic and Shozae on the beats! There's a kind of eerie mood to it, with some really great use of vocal samples throughout, and an approach to the beatcraft that's atmospheric but never too murky – always in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
HHV (Germany), 1998. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $30.99 31.98
As you might expect from the title, Grouch was in no mood to suffer fools at this point, but the record isn't about angry rants, it's more thoughtful and measured in approach than that by far, and he's at his most versatile on the mic on this one. Titles Includes "I'm Here", "All ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available F*ck The Dumb (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP 24.99(First ever 2LP pressing – on orange colored vinyl.)
HHV (Germany), 1998. Near Mint- 2LP (reissue)... $24.99
As you might expect from the title, Grouch was in no mood to suffer fools at this point, but the record isn't about angry rants, it's more thoughtful and measured in approach than that by far, and he's at his most versatile on the mic on this one. Titles Includes "I'm Here", "All ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available F*ck The Dumb (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP 30.99
Chrysalis, 1993. New Copy 3LP (reissue)... $72.99 79.99
A groundbreaking meeting of musical icons – with veteran jazz greats, a couple of then-young guns, and one of the MCs who helped bring jazz into hip hop in the first place! Jazzmatazz bridges both stylistic and generational boundaries in incredible ways, not only an earnest effort by Guru to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1984. Sealed ... $5.99
The follow up to Herbie's groundbreaking hit album Future Shock. There's some rehashing of themes here, with the remake of "Rockit" called "Hardrock" here – basically the same number with some heavy guitar added and a few different solos – plus similar numbers that ... (Jazz, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a Nice Price sticker. Cover has a barcode sticker on the spine.)
Gibo Productions, 2013. Sealed ... $29.99
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Uptown/MCA, 1989. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Production by Marly Marl and Eddie F. 12 tracks, including "We Got Our Own Thang", "More Bounce", "Girlz, They Love Me" & "Here We Go again, Y'All". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Stones Throw, 2018. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
A tight EP from indie rap dream duo Homeboy Sandman & Edan – and one we're happy to see out on Stones Throw, too, as it's strongly in the spirit of the label's leftfield hip hop roots! Edan's production here is cool balance of psychedelic synth funk and straightforward compelling ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Don Giovanni, 2018. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
A nice solo spotlight for Hprizm, formerly known as High Priest of legendary leftfield rap crew Anti-Pop Consortium – on a pretty sharp set that deftly blends timeless rhyme-centric hip hop, creative use of samples and a little it of the cosmic synth atmosphere that helped Antipop stand so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Lorem Ipsum (France), Mid 80s. New Copy ... $24.99
A set that's maybe a bit different than other Nigerian grooves you might know from the early 80s – as Hycento Junior has a strong influence from American hip hop, and also a bit of reggae as well! Side one of the album feels almost as if it was lifted from the same scene as Grandmaster Flash ... (Global Grooves, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Psycho+Logical, 2004. Very Good 2LP ... $39.99
The underground classic from the twisted prophet of drug-addled, porn-soaked, paranoid doom and gloom wordplay backed by irresistibly gritty, no-BS beatcraft – and the first proper solo album from Non Phixion CEO Ill Bill! Dark, dark, DARK social satire and mayhem that makes Slim Shady look ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available What's Wrong With Bill? ... CD 16.99(Original pressing. Cover is wavy from moisture.)
Uncle Howie, 2019. New Copy ... $23.99 24.98
Heavy hitting producer Stu Bangas teems up with the legendary Ill Bill! Prior to ever working together both Bill and Stu traveled in similar circles. This one smashes from beginning to end with appearances by Vinnie Paz, Goretex, Slaine, Snak The Ripper and DJ Eclipse. Includes "Cannibal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
("Gamma ray green" colored vinyl.)
