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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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Abstract Orchestra —
Dilla ... LP 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
Aceyalone —
All Balls Don't Bounce ... LP Capitol, 1995. Sealed 2LP ... $48.99
Aceyalone's solo effort from the mid 90's, after the Freestyle Fellowship's major label LP "Inner City Griots" failed to make an impact in the larger, commercial world of Hip Hop. Production was handled by a lot of the more underground LA folks of the same period: Fat Jack, the Nonce, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing! Cover has a cutout hole in the corner.)
Loma Vista, 2020. New Copy Gatefold ... $21.99 22.99
A dolphin welcomes the listener to the record – a sign that you're clearly in for something different than usual – and that sense of whimsy returns throughout, in a mix of rhythms, sound samples, and other elements that all stand as a nice contrast to the more straightforward rhymes in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Action Bronson & Statik Selektah —
Well Done (orange & white swirl vinyl pressing) ... LP Dcide, 2011. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
Aesop Rock —
Spirit World Field Guide (clear vinyl pressing – with download) ... LP Rhymesayers, 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99 29.99
One of the most sonically intense albums to date from Aesop Rock – a set that matches his ever-sharp rhymes with the sorts of musical settings that really live up to the spirit of the title! The vocals come on with this really crispy sort of edge – partly the production, partly the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Spirit World Field Guide (blue CD pressing) ... CD 12.99("Ultra" clear vinyl pressing – with stickers and download!)
22A, 2015. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Grand Royal, 1994. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 35.99
What can we say? The Beasties rise to an even higher level with their manic trio hip hop style mixed with the live jazz/funk/garage rock sounds and keyboards by Money Mark – featuring a bunch of their classic hits and underappreciated album cuts alike. They could really do no wrong at this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Indie exclusive colored vinyl pressing. Limited edition!)
Beastie Boys —
To The 5 Boroughs (180 gram colored vinyl pressing) ... LP 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!)
Motown, 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 21.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Priority, 1990. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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(Vinyl plays with a short click on "Hair Or Weave".)
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
Beat Club, Early 2000s. Near Mint- 10 x 12" Box Set ... $9.99
Promo only boxset with unreleased material from Bubba Sparxxx and crew. This set includes double copies of five 12" singles, all with clean, dirty, and instrumental versions. Titles included are: "Tell Me Ya Wit It" by Additude, "Tell Me Bout The South" by Bubba Sparxxx ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – This is a complete set with all 10 discs in the printed sleeves, but is missing the outer box.)
Busta Rhymes —
Coming ... LP Elektra/Get On Down, 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
Diplomats, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $28.99 29.99
A mighty follow up to the original Purple Haze album from Cam'ron – served up with a cover image that pictures the man himself at the cemetery, next to a gravestone with the names of Kenny Hutch, Big Joe, Murph, Big L, and others - while Cam'ron stands proud, ready to soldier on and continue! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple marbled vinyl pressing – with a bonus package of rolling papers!)
Vodka & Milk, Early 90s/2018. New Copy 2LP ... $20.99 22.99
A double album set of classic & contemporary Camp Lo – the solid Get Down Brothers on the contemporary tip and the bonus On The Way Uptown LP on the classic tip! Get Down Brothers finds working nicely in modern, but not at all trend hopping effort with straight up hip hop and some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Comes with a bonus LP of early 90s Uptown Saturday Night era demos!)
Cannibal Ox —
Blade Of The Ronin (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Ihiphop, 2015. New Copy 2LP ... $27.99 29.99
Vast Aire and Vordul Mega finally return as Cannibal Ox – and truth be told, it's a pretty damn solid effort, way better than most comeback efforts by early 00s indie heroes. It's been a long time since Cold Vein dominated the indie hip hop scene, and it's good to have them back in action. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl!)
Easy Eye Sound/BMG, 2020. New Copy ... $22.99
A fantastic new chapter in the career of Cee-Lo Green – reemerging here as an old school southern soul singer, with a vibe that's in the best legacy of Al Green and some of the underground talents of his generation! The set was recorded in Nashville, produced by Dan Auerbach, and has a ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Childish Gambino —
Awaken My Love (2 x 45rpm LP pressing – with virtual reality headset & download) ... LP Glassnote, 2017. New Copy 2LP ... $53.99 59.99
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
(In a glow in the dark box, with an exclusive booklet, virtual reality headset, an album download, and a download of virtual reality content!)
Clipse —
Hell Hath No Fury ... LP Jive/Get On Down, 2006. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $23.99 27.98
The long-gestated follow up to the breakout Lord Willin' record by Clipse! Hell Hath No Fury may have been on ice for years, but it appeared as an instant classic, WAY up at the top of the list of greatest hip hop LPs of the mid 00s. The Neptunes beats are very spare and chilly, despite the fiery ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Common —
Like Water For Chocolate ... LP MCA/Def Jam, 2000. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $31.99 35.98
A huge creative leap forward for Common! Com had been slowly moving from a Chicago street poet role into a more universally conscious hip hop soul from record to record to this point, but Like Water For Chocolate is the one that really catapulted him deep into that realm – especially given ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(High quality Def Jam reissue – with nice, heavy vinyl.)
Crash Crew —
Crash Crew ... LP Sugar Hill, 1984. Sealed ... $29.99
One of the greatest hip hop acts from the early days of Sugar Hill – but a group who don't often get the same sort of cred as the label's bigger names at the time! The Crash Crew have a youthful energy that really lives up to their name – a loose approach to rhyme that sounds ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark.)
SRFSCHL, 2020. New Copy ... $20.99 25.98
Curren$y and production partner Harry Fraud, outrunning a lot of their peers, even on relatively low key sets like Outrunners – with Curren$y's laidback flow in as fine of form as ever – and Fraud's production honestly rock solid track for track! The set is filler free and faultless, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Outrunners ... CD 13.99
Redefinition, 2018. New Copy ... $18.99
Producer & instrumentalist Damu The Fudgemunk pairs up with lyricist and emcee Raw Poetic! Raw Poetic is that and more, delivering thoughtful rhymes with dexterous flow, as well as delivering some more improvisational moments, Damu delivering funky soul beats, samples, scratchwork and guitars. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island, 1996. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Former X clan member Brother J and crew. 22 cuts, if you count the numerous interludes, including "Dark Sun Riders", "Time To Build", "Bro J Theme", "Rhythmous Flex" and "The Revival". LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – This copy no longer has the cover and comes in a plain sleeve.)
Dead Prez —
Lets Get Free ... LP Loud/Get On Down, 2000. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $25.99 30.98
The dawn of millennium classic by Dead Prez – and angry, revolution-minded effort from a period on major label hip hop that sorely lacked such strident players – and if it didn't make any huge waves commercially, that only strengthens its legacy! Sticman & M1 are at the top of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mr Henry, 1990. Sealed ... $11.99
Early 90s rap group out of Houston TX, not to be confused with Erick Sermon's crew from a few years later. LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is cracked a bit at the opening. Cover has a cut corner.)
75 Ark/Deltron Partners, 2000. New Copy 2 LPs (reissue)... $15.99 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
Dymond Mine, 2014. New Copy 2LP ... $20.99 21.98
The first album from legendary producer Diamond D in years – and in a way, he's going back to his roots, in that it's entirely self-produced, unlike the multi-producer collaborative Hugh Hefner Chronicles – and he's in fine form! Diamond D has the cache to get a far-reaching roster of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fresh In The Flesh, 2020. New Copy ... $19.99 21.99
Fresh hip hop from Bay Area producer DJ Fresh & New Orleans rhymer Curren$y! This one kicks off smoothly with with a smooth jazz sample before settling in to tight mix bass heavy beats anchoring some diverse atmosphere on the production tip, Fresh can roll from synthy and light keys floating ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Def Jam, Late 90s/2000s/2010s. New Copy 2LP ... $34.99
One of most distinctively gruff, gritty and unabashedly emotional voices in hip hop – a rhyme legend from Yonkers – and this is a really solid retrospective! This Def Jam compilation comes about soon after DMX's return to the label and they take care to put together a representative ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Def Jam, 1998. New Copy 2 LPs (reissue)... $43.99 48.98
The late 90s debut of DMX – a huge hit for Def Jam, the Ruff Ryders camp and especially DMX himself – whose next few albums would top the charts! Rough, raw and hardcore lyrical imagery, and top notch Ruff Ryder production from Swizz Beats and PK, plus Dame Grease on a number of cuts. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Very nicely done, heavy duty gold vinyl pressing for the albums 15th Anniversary!)
Columbia, 2013. New Copy ... $19.99
The major label debut of one of the teens most distinctive voices in hip hop – and certainly one of it's most surprising creative AND sales success stories! It's impossible to consider his rhymes without factoring in the "troubled youth" lore, "Free Earl" merch, etc. that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Warner, 2020. New Copy ... $21.99
A short, brilliant blast of creative wordplay from Earl Sweatshirt – who'd been riding a peak for years leading up the Feet Of Clay and shows no signs of coming down – with production by ES himself, Alchemist, Ovrcast and a Mach Hommy, all tasked with providing a moody, headnodding ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lewis, 2002. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $23.99 27.98
The record that put Edan on the map – a set that came out at the start of the century, but which feels much more like a throwback to classic years of hip hop – a move that was especially welcome at the time! There's a real back-to-basics feel going on – and the album is a sincere ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
EPMD —
Strictly Business ... LP Fresh/Capitol, 1988. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $24.99 26.99
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
Also available Strictly Business ... CD 7.99(2LP pressing.)
MCA/Universal, 1990. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $24.99 26.99
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!)
Fly Casual, 2007. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 27.98
MC Esoteric's excellent solo album – coming after years of honing his skills in the Boston underground duo 7L & Esoteric (the former playing a guest roll on cuts & production on a few tracks) – and a few years before doing great things with the 7L & Inspectah Deck in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Transluscent blue colored vinyl. Limited edition!)
Felt (Slug & Murs) —
Felt 4 U (pink & teal vinyl pressing – with download) ... LP Rhymesayers, 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $22.99 25.98
Slug and Murs are back – and with their first album that isn't a tribute to a sexy female star! It's been awhile since the duo gave us their last album as Felt, and there's a nicely mature quality to the vocals – maybe a bit of wisdom with age, or a slightly world-weary vibe that gives ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Pink & teal vinyl pressing – with download!)
Obe, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 25.99
These guys are known by some as the backing band of Anderson.Paak, but they're a hell of a group on their own – rock-solid right at the core, and able to effortlessly craft a sweet blend of funk and soul – yet also leave room for plenty of guests along the way! The musicianship here is ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Free Nationals ... CD 11.99
Funky Bijou —
Adventures In The Land Of Breaks ... LP Stereophonk (France), 2020. New Copy ... $34.99
These guys definitely take the "breaks" in the title seriously – as the music explodes with fresh funky drums right from the start – very much in an old school style, but mixed with elements that also showcase more of sonic influence from decades of hip hop production too! ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Hand-numbered limited edition pressing – in a screenprinted sleeve!)
Gang Starr —
Step In The Arena ... LP Chrysalis, 1991. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $23.99 26.99
One of the finest early efforts from Premier and Guru – they're second LP – and it's not only one of Gang Starr's greatest, it's one of the greatest hip hop albums of the era, period. Guru's mic presence is as sharply on point as ever here, and the Primo production is also at peak ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Step In The Arena ... CD 9.99
Cuss, 2020. New Copy 2 x 10 inch Gatefold ... $32.99 34.99
A fantastic testament to the ever-growing strengths of Gaslamp Killer – and a record that's not really instrumental hip hop, or just a loose collection of beats – but instead almost moves the producer into the territory of more complex soundtrack or sound library modes, yet still all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In a very cool 10" package, too – with heavy tip-on sleeve!)
Genius/Geffen, 1995. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A Shaolin hip hop essential! Heavy numerological rhymes, and the best production on any Wu project (still to this day, even). One of our absolute favorite albums in the classic Wu pantheon, and indisputably one of the very best – one of the very few that plays with hard solidity from start ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
GZA/MCA, 1999. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $24.99 26.99
Incredible solo GZA effort – and the killer follow up to Liquid Swords! Beneath The Surface really does bubble underneath the surface, legacy-wise (for no earlyish Wu-Tang completists, anyway) – simply because Liquid Swords broke so much ground and casts such a long shadow. Not being ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
So So Def, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP ... $1.99
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(Clean edited promo in a plain sleeve.)
Hiero Imperium, 1990s. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 25.98
Ahh, the 90s and early 00's greatness of Oakland's finest hip hop collective! This set spans the best indie era singles from the longstanding Hiero Imperium – and this volume includes "Souls Of Mischief" by Souls Of Mischief, "It Gets No Better" by Casual & Pep Love, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ice Cube —
Death Certificate (with 3D lenticular cover image) ... LP Priority, 1991. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Cube's anger goes full throttle on his second post NWA full-length. He takes every aspect of his social commentator standpoints to another level from his solo debut – the roles of the angry and educated leader, and the finger-pointing blamer each get their say here, and so do those ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Top notch 2015 pressing – with a 3D lenticular cover!)
Priority, 1993. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A sharp, angry salvo from Ice Cube! Cube's early 90s solo style was firmly established at this point, so Lethal Injection doesn't have the acknowledged classic status of his previous couple albums, but he's still close to his prime that it's well worth your dollar! As you'd guess from the title, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
II Tru —
New Breed Of Female ... LP Mo Thugs, 1997. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Clean edited promo.)
Psychopathic, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99 29.99
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Def Jam, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99
A compelling alternative to a typical compilation for Jadakiss on Def Jam – 2LPs each with one side of acapellas and one side of instrumentals, serving as a greatest hits set, albeit with unreleased acapella and instrumentals! Includes "Huntin Season" Catch & Release", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition blue vinyl pressing!)
Jonzun Crew —
Lost In Space ... LP Tommy Boy, 1983. Very Good ... $9.99
Classic 80's electro funk, with a couple tracks mixed by Jellybean Benitez. Toss on "Space Cowboy", "We Are the Jonzun Crew" or "Pack Jam" and pull out the linoleum, or if you're a low budget b-boy like some of us were back in the day, the flattened-out refrigerator ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jakarta (Germany), 2019. New Copy ... $14.99 23.98
Juju Rogers cut a pretty unique path on his debut album, and this might be even stronger! He has a unique perspective to draw from – born and raised in Germany with an African American GI father and a German mother, his voice and perspective in contemporary hip hop is fresh and distinctive by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Idlers/Traffic, 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 25.98
The legendary album by the third star in the original Native Tongues trinity! Before the first De La and Tribe LPs, and with hint of all the great stuff that was to come – jazzy beats, nice rhymes,and straight butter all the way through. This double vinyl version includes a bonus track ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2LP colored vinyl pressing.)
Interscope, 2002. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $23.99 26.98
All praise to the mighty J5 – reminding us in the early 00s that hip hop could still be about funky, party rockin' beats and flowing on beat, with witty, intelligent rhymes – and sound as fresh as ever! This album's mostly produced by Cut Chemist, though Nu Mark has a hand in a number ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1986. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(Cover has a promo stamp, hype sticker, and light wear.)
Kurtis Blow —
Rap To The Wise ... LP Ethnic Communications Outlet, 1985. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A public service announcement LP including 12 titles for "positive motivational messages in rap-music style about important problems and issues!" Features songs on teen suicide, sexuality, self-esteem, drug abuse, runaways, teen pregnancy, and education. LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 2000. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $30.99 32.98
Lil Kim's showing plenty of herself on the cover, and on the record too – just her second set, but one that has the MC grabbing the title of Notorious at a time when it might have been a bit too sensitive for most – and jumping into the fray with all-star help from Mary J Blige, Redman, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Def Jam, 1985. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 25.99
A hip hop milestone for the Def Jam label and early rap superstar LL Cool J! This the fantastic first LP for LL – one that really helped kicked off a whole new school of hip hop – and proved to be huge game changer for the early Def Jam era! Radio features straight up excellent early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A truly top shelf reissue – in celebration of Def Jam's 30th anniversary.)
Cold Busted, 2016. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(In a plain white inner sleeve, stamped and with a sticker.)
Cash Money/Universal, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... $1.99
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(Explicit promo in a stickered Cash Money sleeve.)
Madlib/Madlib Invazion, 2021. New Copy ... $23.99 27.98
A hell of a collaboration – core sounds by Madlib, which are then re-arranged by Kieran Hebden – at a level that seems to open up new dimensions in both artists! The sound is definitely Madlib's, but there's also a sense of majesty that seems to flow through the whole thing – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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Capitol, 1988. Near Mint- ... $9.99
With that trademark synth production and MC Tee on vocals. Includes "Simple Simon", "Join Me Please", "Gangster Boogie", "In Full Effect", "Get Stupid", "Sing A Song", "Mega Mix" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, lightly bent corners, and some wear at the bottom left corner.)
Fat Beats, 2018. New Copy 2LP ... $24.99
A rock solid collaboration between classic boombap influenced veteran producer Marco Polo and legendary rhymer Masta Ace – a thoroughly headnodding full length ode to the borough of Brooklyn! As you'd guess, this instrumentals version leaves off the contributions from the Masta, and lets us ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
MED, 2016. New Copy ... $14.99 16.98
MED-led all star compilation featuring Blu, Gangrene, Chris Keys and Bombay – plus guests Guilty Simpson, Jimetta Rose, Elzhi, Kokane and more – with production by Madlib, Dibia$e, Sirplus, DJ Romes and others. Includes "Heaven's Stairwell" by Blu feat Guilty Simpson & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bang Ya Head Entertainment, 2018. New Copy ... $12.99 14.98
Raw and no nonsense, but still soulfully-inspired hip hop from veterans MED & Guilty Simpson – who've long since come out of the shadows of MED's onetime producer-collaborator Madlib and Guilty's onetime producer-collaborator J Dilla as as solid headliners to say the least – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Medline & Stephane Carricondo —
Quest Called Tribe (red vinyl pressing) ... LP My Bags (France), 2019. New Copy ... $32.99
A beautiful tribute to A Tribe Called Quest – in case you can't tell from the title – served up through a variety of instrumental musings by Medline that almost feel as if they were scraps from the production room of Q-Tip back in the day! The music is awash in jazzy elements, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 300 – on red vinyl!)
Next Plateau, 1993. Near Mint- ... $33.99
Debut album by the Detroit crew consisting of Ant Live, Mainy Main, and Ced Rat. Produced by Ced Gee. LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has a promo stamp and hype sticker.)
Capitol, 2007. Near Mint- 2LP ... $0.99
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(Clean edited promo in a stickered sleeve, lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Missy Elliott —
This Is Not A Test (Clean Version) ... LP Elektra, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP ... $2.99
Guest spots from Mary J Blige, Jay Z, Nelly, Beenie Man, Elephant Man and others. Includes "Pass The Dutch", "Wake Up", "Keep It Movin", "I'm Really Hot", "Toyz", "Let It Bump", "Pump It Up", "Let Me Fix My Weave" and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clean edited promo in a plain sleeve.)
Cold Busted, 2015. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Dope Folks, Late 90s. New Copy ... $20.99
Seven unreleased tracks from the Monsta Island Czars collective – material that's got a really strong sense of urgency, and which adds plenty to their too-small catalog! The MCs vary from track to track, which further deepens the sound – and some of the best moments are the cuts where ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 300 copies!)
Mos Def —
Black On Both Sides ... LP Rawkus/Def Jam, 1999. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $31.99 35.98
Mos Def's landmark late 90s solo debut – a rock solid classic that stands up today as one of the best hip hop albums of its decade – and for all the dizzying creative highs and lows of his career to follow, it stands strongly among his best work ever. His preceding duo work with Talib ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ism/DIESS (France), 2013. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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Dope Folks, 2000. New Copy ... $20.99
Myka 9 was one of the founding members of LA's fantastic Freestyle Fellowship back in the 90s – and this great short set focuses both on his later material, and offers up a new track as well! The bulk of the set has that intensity that Myka brought to the Fellowship – that moment when ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 250 copies!)
Columbia/Get On Down, 2002. New Copy 2LP ... $31.99
An early oughties classic – with an appearance by Tupac from beyond the grave – plus guest work from Alicia Keys, Bravehearts, and Kelis – on tracks that include "Revolutionary Warfare", "Hey Nas", "Zone Out", "Made You Look", "Get ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition colored vinyl pressing!)
Notorious BIG —
Ready To Die ... LP Bad Boy/Rhino, 1995. New Copy 2 LPs Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Biggie's masterpiece! There's very little we could possibly say about this east coast landmark that isn't already etched in stone in the annals of hip hop history. Biggie's a master storyteller, whether he's spinning tales of violent street nihilism, his skills beneath the sheets, or blistering ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
NWA —
Straight Outta Compton ... LP Priority, 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
Benchmark west coast gangsta – and one of the hardest hitting albums of the era in any genre! We're not gonna lie, we played this record to death when it came out – and it still holds up better than most of the material put out by former NWA's, and most of the West Coast sound-alikes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Shady, 2006. Near Mint- 2LP ... $6.99
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(Clean edited promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Elektra, 1995. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $35.99
A rare all-instrumental version of the very first album from ODB! Pressed up here like a rare promo release – with versions of "Shimmy Shimmy Ya", "Baby C'Mon", "Brooklyn Zoo", "Hippa To Da Hoppa", "Rawhide", "Damage", "Don't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition – with a bonus 7 inch!)
Onyx —
Bacdafucup ... LP Rush, 1993. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.98
The gritty and heavy debut of Onyx – mostly produced by the mighty Jam Master Jay – and whether you dig the style or not, it's one of the most distinctive group rap records of the early 90s! Back in the day, "Slam" got overplayed on cable TV rap video shows, to the point ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Outkast —
Aquemini ... LP LaFace, 1998. New Copy 3LP (reissue)... $31.99 34.98
Still the Hot-lanta duo's high water mark – and yes, we did love Stankonia. Relentless hype, Grammys, and the Village Voice be damned! Tracks include "Rosa Parks", "Skew It On The Bar-B" featuring Raekwon, "Aquemini", "Synthesizer" featuring George ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Aquemini (CLEAN) ... CD 2.99
Outkast —
ATLiens (2LP 180 gram picture disc) ... LP LaFace, 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The huge creative leap forward for Outkast – and one of the greatest hip hop albums ever! The duo laid some incredible groundwork with the debut Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, but this one is really their first (and stunningly, not their last) masterpiece. Timeless and soulful outer space ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Really nice 20th anniversary double picture disc pressing!)
Soul Brother, 2020. New Copy ... $21.99 23.99
A backward step from the second 80 Blocks From Tiffany's project – one that shows just how strong Pete Rock remains as a producer over the years – and how great the rock-solid rhythms of his work can be, even without any vocals! Pete first helped set the tone for a generation 25 years ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Babygrande, 2019. New Copy ... $21.99
Long-awaited instrumentals version of the 2016 team-up LP with Smoke DZA! Where the original LP is still stands strong as a showcase for DZA guests as varied as Dave East, Rick Ross, Cam'Ron & Nymlo, BJ The Chicago Kid, Jadakiss & Styles P, Wale, Mac Miller, Big KRIT & more, the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nature Sounds, 2008. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $24.99
Pete Rock returns with his inimitable soul beat style – from hard funk, to solid soul, to some airier, jazzy bits – all with the personal touch of not only one of NY's Finest , but one of best hip hop beatmakers who ever lived! Soul Brother #1 has been flying the flag for a true school ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Delayed from Black Friday 2020 to December.)
Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers —
Petestrumentals 3 ... LP TruSoul, 2020. New Copy ... $20.99 25.98
Killer funky work from Pete Rock – a set that's still rooted in the hip hop traditions he helped form over the past few decades, but which also has a strong degree of instrumental funk as well! Pete did the set with the Soul Brothers quartet – a great group with riffing guitars, funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Petestrumentals 3 ... CD 12.99
Soul Brother, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $28.99 29.98
A wonderfully old school set from Pete Rock and Camp Lo – beats by the former, rhymes by the latter – and guest work from a host of talents who include Talib Kweli, Uncle Murda, MOP, Tyler Woods, and Mac Miller! The whole thing's got a great 90s hip hop vibe – Pete Rock very much ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition vinyl pressing!)
Elektra/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $31.99
The debut full length from Pete Rock & CL Smooth – and a bonafide hip hop classic if there ever was one – one of the best ever! Pete Rock's trademark mix of heavy soul, jazz & funk beatcraft pretty much set the bar to a level that's been impossible to top ever sense. On top of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edtion – on heavyweight silver vinyl!)
Four Flies (Italy), 2021. New Copy ... $32.99
A mix of styles served up nicely in support of the final season of the series Suburra – with just the right blend to match the crime narrative of the story! Some cuts are instrumental and more familiar soundtrack styles – others offer up contemporary Italian soul and hip hop modes ... (Soundtracks, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Madlib Invazion, 2020. New Copy ... $23.99 27.98
A masterful duo project from Madlib & Oh No – Madlib on the beats and younger brother Oh No on the mic, 2 independent hip hop heavies still riding a creative peak after a couple decades in the game! The Professionals moniker is more than earned here. Madlib has been one of the most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Baby Steps, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 26.99
Laidback beats with plenty of boom – just the right sort of mellow setting to allow the rhymes to flow in the best way possible – core lyrics from Emcee Sick, with contributions from Cudtry Cadillac, Dheema, and Jon Blazini! There's a nicely jazzy current – almost in an early 90s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Def Jam, Late 80s/1990s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $34.99
Public Enemy at the height of their power – all the best cuts from their early years on Def Jam Records – from a time when they were really helping expand the scope and political power of hip hop! The group were essential in taking the music from the parties in the streets to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl in the US – indie exclusive!)
Def Jam, 2020. New Copy Gatefold ... $24.99 29.99
Public Enemy gave us plenty of knowledge and power back in the day – and we maybe need their message more than ever in 2020 – a year that marks their return to their original home at Def Jam! The group have help from plenty of guests here – maybe more so than they would have had ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? ... CD 13.99
Ghetto Sci Fi, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $21.99 23.98
A great assortment of beats recorded at the Spacebase in the middle part of the decade – served up in a sweet double length set that definitely continues the legacy of the Ghetto Sci-Fi label! There's a great Cali vibe going on here – older funky elements folded, reversed, reworked ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dope Folks, Mid 90s. New Copy ... $20.99
Some of the earliest work ever recorded by Ras Kass – as you might guess from the title – well-restored demo tracks that have a really strong underground vibe – everything you'd love in the MC, but with an even sharper Cali style! Voodu and Bird handled production on most tracks, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 350 copies!)
Get On Down, 2020. New Copy ... $19.99 24.98
We first dug the work of Rasheed Chappell through collaborations with Kenny Dope – but this time around, production is by Buckwild, who gives the whole thing a nicely deep, dark, moody sort of vibe – maybe a bit more sinister than the Rasheed from before, all tuned with the right sort ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Real Bad Man/Tuff Kong (Italy), 2020. Sealed ... $29.99
Featuring "C-Beam Dreams" by Roc Marciano, "Providing This Vibe" by Flee Lord, "Backtrack" by Eto, "Tell Me" by Maxo and Pink Siifu, and "Better Run" by Masta Ace, Kool Keith, AG, and Sadat X! LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl version.)
Real Deff, 2018. Sealed ... $11.99
Neo-classic Detroit hip hop standard bearer Guilty Simpson, delivering an all killer, no filler handful of tracks on this tight EP with hard hitting beats Reckonize Real. The Queens beatmaker gathers some some rock solid no nonsense productions here – and together they craft pretty much ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fat Beats, 2010. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $30.99 31.99
The solo debut of Roc Marciano, and a record that more than shows the MC can stand on his own – serving up edgy rhymes over beats that show a strong NYC tradition – often spare and lean in construction, but with compelling core elements that continue that tradition started by Wu-Tang so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(10th Anniversary edition – done as a very cool double pic disc pressing!)
