Hip Hop — New Arrivals 
Old school, true school, golden age, random rap, west coast, east coast, independent, southern, and midwestern hip hop -- as well as some commercial classics!
Items added October 20 - 24
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DJ Khaled —
Major Key ... LP 
Epic/We The Best, 2016. Sealed 2LP ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a small hole at the top right, hype sticker on front, and promo sticker on back.)
NES —
4YoRide (radio, nes inner city remix, k-rek remix, inst) ... 12-inch Arise, 1995. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
David Banner —
MTA2 – Baptized In Dirty Water (clean edited promo) ... LP SRC/Universal, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP ... $3.99
Includes "Eternal", "Talk To Me feat Lil Flip, "Like A Pimp (rmx)" fat Twista & Busta Rhymes, "Pretty Pink" feat Jazze Pha TI & Marcus, "Pop That" feat Sky, "The Game" feat Scarface, "Gots To Go" feat Devin The Dude, "Ooh ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Edited promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Various —
La Face Records – Baby Boomin' ... LP LaFace, 1997. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Sergio Mendes —
Timeless ... CD 
Concord/Hear Music, 2006. Used ... $1.99
A new record by the legendary Sergio Mendes – bursting into the 21st century on a catchy wave of Will I Am production – reworking gems from the Brazilian songbook and more with guest appearances by Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Q-Tip, India Arie, Black Thought, Chali 2Na, Marcelo D2, John ... (Brazil, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print, sticker over barcode.)
Kelis —
Popular Thug (radio, inst, club, acappella) ... 12-inch Star Trak, 2003. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Slum Village/Fire, 2002. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Produced by Scott Storch and Young RJ Ne'Astra. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Curren$y & Harry Fraud —
Outrunners ... CD SRFSCHL, 2020. New Copy ... $13.99 15.99
Curren$y & production partner Harry Fraud, outrunning a lot of their peers, even on relatively low key sets like Outrunners – with Curren$y's laidback fIow 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 CD
Jae Millz —
Rude Boy Get Up (main, clean, inst)/Wanna Blow, 2000s. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Marxamill —
Thugs R Us (radio, dirty, inst)/Orpheus, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo, with titles written in marker and index label with contact info.)
Unit —
Hater Proof (main, clean, inst)/Flavor Unit, 2000. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Featuring Queen Latifah. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Gangsta Boo —
Enquring Minds (promo) ... LP Relativity, 1998. Very Good+ 2LP ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Slum Village & Abstract Orchestra —
Fantastic 2020 Vol 2 (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Ne'Astra, 2020. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Slum Village teams up with the hip hop-reared jazz funk collective Abstract Orchestra for this worthy revisit/live band rework of the legendary Fantastic Vol 2 – a soulful Detroit hip hop classic and a vital piece of the late great J Dilla's legacy! A few cuts have prominent vocals, others ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Slum Village & Abstract Orchestra —
Fantastic 2020 (2CD set) ... CD Ne'Astra, 2020. New Copy ... $13.99 16.98
Slum Village teams up with the hip hop-reared jazz funk collective Abstract Orchestra for this worthy revisit/live band rework of the legendary Fantastic Vol 2 – a soulful Detroit hip hop classic and a vital piece of the late great J Dilla's legacy! A few cuts have prominent vocals, others ... read more CD
Jungle Brothers —
Straight Out The Jungle (2LP version – red & green vinyl) ... LP 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.)
Nas —
Illmatic ... LP Columbia/Get On Down, 1994. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 24.98
Nas's debut LP masterpiece Illmatic – which will probably stand forever as one of the greatest hip hop full lengths of its time – maybe even for all time. Nas has had some creative ups-and-downs over the years, but nothing can take away the impact of this damn near perfect slice of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
J Dilla —
Ruff Draft – Dilla's Mix (with bonus instrumentals CD) ... CD Pay Jay, Early 2000s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $6.99 14.98
J Dilla at his grittiest, most rugged & raw – in both the production and rhyme realms – with all beats and rhymes by the Dilla himself! This set originally opened our ears to a different side of Dilla, a harder hitting aesthetic, with beats and grooves from out of leftfield that ... read more CD
Also available Ruff Draft – Dilla's Mix (with bonus tracks & download) (2018 Record Store Day Release) ... LP 21.99
J Dilla —
Ruff Draft – Dilla's Mix (with bonus tracks & download) (2018 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Pay Jay, Early 2000s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $21.99 27.98
J Dilla at his grittiest, most rugged & raw – in both the production and rhyme realm – with all beats and rhymes by the Dilla himself! This set originally opened our ears to a different side of Dilla, a harder hitting aesthetic, with beats and grooves from out of leftfield that draw ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ruff Draft – Dilla's Mix (with bonus instrumentals CD) ... CD 6.99(Includes bonus tracks and a booklet with photos & download.)
J Dilla —
King Of Beats Vols 1 & 2 (plus Lost Scrolls EP) ... CD Pay Jay, 1990s/2000s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $8.99
Formative Dilla beats – raw SP-1200 and Akai MPC material created and cataloged by the legendary producer over the years and served as blueprint/building blocks for some of his most revered productions throughout his career! This being the work of master, it doesn't play like a mere beat ... read more CD
Slum Village —
Fantastic Vol 1 ... LP Long Player/Ne'Astra, 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $19.99 24.98
Slum Village's legendary Fantastic Vol 1 – one of the most sought-after hip hop albums of the era – with the most rugged-and-raw Jay Dee production on record! Honestly, we're left pretty close to speechless by how tightly these tracks hold up. This is indeed the template for so many ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Madlib —
Pinata Beats ... CD Madlib Invazion, 2014. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
The restlessly inventive Madlib beats and production for Pinata, the excellent duo project with MC Freddie Gibbs! If you'll forgive us a little bit of repetition – because we KNOW we've written this before – there's just something extra riveting about Madlib's production work for ... read more CD
Also available Pinata Beats (with download) ... LP 19.99
Leaders Of The New School —
Future Without A Past ... CD Elektra/Traffic, 1991. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
The amazing debut of those most hyperactive of the Native Tongues, the short-lived, ultra fresh Leaders Of The New School! Busta & Co. splintered apart after just two albums, but this will always be a shiny trophy in the mantle with the all time freshest East Coast hip hop. It sounds great to ... read more CD
Yancey Boys —
Sunset Blvd (with bonus instrumentals) ... CD Delicious Vinyl, 2013. New Copy 2 CDs ... $7.99 17.98
The full length debut of the Yancey Boys – Frank Nitt & Illa J – the former of the venerable duo Frank N Dank, the latter J Dilla's rhyme centric younger brother – who come together with the dual purpose of keeping J Dilla's production pedigree alive, and to simply deliver ... read more CD
D12 —
Purple Pills (clean, dirty, inst, acapella)/Shady, 2001. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Stetsasonic —
On Fire (with bonus tracks) ... CD Tommy Boy/Traffic, 1986. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
A classic from Stetsasonic – who truly were On Fire in their prime! It seemed like Stet were the group that could do it all in the early days, with live instrumentation, beat boxing, and Prince Paul on the 1's and 2's. This LP's a classic of bygone days, will we ever feel this vibe again? ... read more CD
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
Ludacris —
Area Codes (radio, LP, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Def Jam, 2001. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
From the Rush Hour soundtrack, featuring Nate Dogg. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Tupac —
Runnin (lp, inst, clean) ... 12-inch Intercope, 2003. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Featuring the Notorious BIG, produced by Eminem, from the posthumous Tupac Resurrection LP. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Nice & Smooth —
Boogie Down Bronx/Street Life, 1997. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
T La Rock —
Flow With The New Style (voc, dub)/Fresh, 1988. Sealed ... $3.99
Later recording by T La Rock, this time with Todd Terry, who actually does some nice hip hop production, not the house sound he later became famous for. The vocal style is just about as nice as T La Rock's singles with Mantronix. On "Flow With The New Style", Todd Terry's style is ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed, with hype sticker. Cover has a cut corner.)
Cold Crush Brothers —
Troopers ... LP West Side/Demon (UK), 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
The Cold Crush Brothers were a seminal force in New York hip hop in the mid 80s – thanks to singles on Tuff City, Profile, and B Boy – but this is the first full album the group ever issued, and really the only one until later collections of their work! The vibe here follows from the B ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lloyd Banks —
On Fire (clean, album, inst, acapella)/G Unit, 2004. Sealed ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve, with a cut corner.)
Bullets And Gun Smoke/Hostile Takeover, 1999. Near Mint- ... $49.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Salt N Pepa —
I Am Down (voc, acapella, inst)/Next Plateau, 1986. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Home Town Boyzz —
Chicken Heads (radio, street, inst) ... 12-inch Boomtown, 1988. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Hot sleeve.)
Exotic Don & Master Vic —
Cutt Loose (voc, ala doc dopey mix, radio)/4th & Broadway, 1988. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Island sleeve.)
Definition Of Sound —
Now Is Tomorrow (radio, 12 inch version, de la soul edit, de la soul 12) ... 12-inch Cardiac, 1991. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Features two mixes by De La Soul. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered Cardiac sleeve.)
Lizzo —
Lizzobangers ... LP Totally Gross National Product, 2013. Near Mint- 2LP ... $39.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent red vinyl pressing.)
Unity 2 —
Shirlee (LP version) (double a-side single) ... 12-inch Warner, 1989. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Javier & The Str8 Jackers —
Hard Way ... LP Wrap, 1991. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Featuring early production by Jermaine Dupri. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and BPMs written in pen on back.)
Rap-O-Matic, Ltd. —
Lies, Lies (original, radio, inst, bonus beats) ... 12-inch Profile, 1986. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Produced by Duke Bootee. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Profile sleeve.)
Beastie Boys —
Root Down EP (180 gram colored vinyl pressing) ... LP 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!)
Beastie Boys —
Paul's Boutique (180 gram colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Capitol, 1989. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $31.99 35.99
The Beasties' masterpiece – and one of the original nightmares for sampling opponents everywhere – the cut & paste hip hop classic Paul's Boutique! The Dust Brothers unapologetic way of weaving very famous samples with soul, funk and film score obscurities would steal the show if ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(30th Anniversary Edition idie exclusive colored vinyl pressing. Limited edition!)
Beatmaster —
Lipservice (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Tommy Boy, 1984. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Tommy Boy sleeve. Labels have some pen.)
Wu-Tang Clan —
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) ... LP Loud/RCA, 1993. New Copy ... $19.99 20.98
The classic first LP with Method Man, Ghost Face Killer, Raekwon, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and The Genius. The start of a generation, and of the hip hop enterprise that overshadowed a lot of the mid 90s! 12 tracks, including "Can It All Be So Simple", "Method Man", "Da Mystery ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ludacris & DTP —
Ludacris Presents Disturbing Tha Peace ... LP Def Jam, 2005. Very Good+ 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Georgia" feat Jamie Foxx & Field Mob, "Gettin Some" by Shawnna, "Come See Me" by Smoke of Field Mob feat Stat Quo, "Sweet Revenge" by Ludacris, "That's My Sh*t" by Ludacris feat Field Mob, Playaz Circle & Perfect Harmany, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has marker through the barcode and light wear.)
Kid N Play —
2 Hype (voc, inst, rent boy version, vicious rent boy version) ... 12-inch Select, 1989. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Symbolic Three —
No Show (voc, edit, dub)/Reality, 1985. Very Good+ ... $0.99
"No Show" is a goofy answer record to "The Show" with added vocals by Mikey D. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Reality sleeve, with unglued seams.)
MC Shy-D —
Shake It (rmx, house mix)/Skyywalker, 1980s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. In a Skyywalker sleeve, with an unglued seam.)
Run-DMC —
Hard Times (voc, inst)/Profile, 1983. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Profile sleeve, with an unglued seam. Label has initials in marker.)
Sen Morimoto —
Sen Morimoto ... CD Sooper, 2020. New Copy ... $12.99
A fantastic second album from Chicago's Sen Morimoto – and, like the first, a set that really moves beyond simple definition! Sen's got years of experience in jazz and rock – and those elements come into play with his hip hop production, in ways that make for a real genre-crossing ... read more CD
Also available Sen Morimoto (mystery colored vinyl pressing – with download) ... LP 24.99
Sen Morimoto —
Sen Morimoto (mystery colored vinyl pressing – with download) ... LP Sooper, 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A fantastic second album from Chicago's Sen Morimoto – and, like the first, a set that really moves beyond simple definition! Sen's got years of experience in jazz and rock – and those elements come into play with his hip hop production, in ways that make for a real genre-crossing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sen Morimoto ... CD 12.99(Limited edition "Mystery" colored vinyl – includes download!)
Dana Dane —
Dana Dane With Fame ... LP Profile, 1987. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Dana Dane's first LP with the title cut, "Delancy Street", "Nightmares", "Cinderfella Dana Dane" plus more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and a few small stains on the back.)
Freddie Gibbs —
Alfredo ... LP ESGN, 2020. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Freddie Gibbs's gradual ascent to the upper echelon of modern hip hop – and his impeccable choice in production partners, this time working from beginning to end with long serving beat king The Alchemist – shows no signs of slowing down! Lyrically, Freddie is riffing on mob lore on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Alfredo ... CD 11.99
Heavy D & The Boyz —
Big Tyme ... LP Uptown/MCA, 1989. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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 staining on the top right corner, a promo stamp, and light wear.)
Eve —
Ruff Ryders' First Lady ... LP Interscope, 1999. Sealed 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)
Various —
Bulworth – Original Soundtrack ... LP Interscope, 1998. Sealed 2LP ... $9.99
Tracks include "Zoom" by Dr Dre & LL Cool J, "Ghetto Superstar" by Pras, ODB & Mya, "Joints & Jams" by Black Eyed Peas, "Kill Em Live" by Public Enemy, "Run" by Cappadonna, "Maniac In The Brainiac" by Mack 10 & Ice Cube, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker, a bit shopworn.)
2Pac —
2Pacalypse Now ... LP Interscope, 1991. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $18.99 34.99
The landmark debut of 2Pac – hard rhymes and gritty production laying the bedrock for an iconic legacy! 2Pac's voice is front and center throughout, nothing tentative about the rhymes or delivery, and true to legend, every word feels honest and real, whether you're comfortable with it or not. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Teairra Mari —
Roc A Fella Records Presents Teairra Mari ... LP Island/Def Jam, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ... $2.99
Melky Sedeck —
Attraction (album, inst, acappella)/MCA, 1999. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Public Enemy —
Bring The Noise (noise version, no noise inst, no noise acapella) ... 12-inch Def Jam, 1987. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Def Jam sleeve which has modearate wear and some splitting. Label has some pen.)
Bounty Killer —
It's A Party (Milla's ext radio mix edit, Milla's ext radio mix orig) ... 12-inch TVT, 1998. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Mary J Blige —
Real Love (radio, inst, hip hop, album) ... 12-inch Uptown/MCA, 1992. Near Mint- ... $7.99
OC —
Far From Yours (clean, inst) ... 12-inch Payday, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of our favorites off the Jewelz LP with nice production by Buckwild. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Run-DMC —
King Of Rock (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Profile, 1985. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Profile sleeve.)
4Kast —
Miss My Lovin' (lp version with intro, radio edit with rap, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch RCA, 1998. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
DJ Green Lantern featuring D Block —
2 Gunz Up (clean, dirty, inst) ... 12-inch White Label, 2003. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
MJG —
That Girl (radio, TV mix, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Universal/Suave House, 1997. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some aged spots.)
Big L —
Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous ... CD 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
Internet —
Ego Death (with download) ... LP Columbia, 2015. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 24.98
Pure wonderfulness from Internet – a group who seem to bound forward strongly with each new release! These guys are easily one of the most compelling mainstream soul acts we can think of – still very lean, and working with an indie-level vibe – but also able to focus in on hooks ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ego Death ... CD 8.99(Includes digital download.)
Rock Force —
Let's Rock This Party (dance, radio)/Joey Boy, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo on black vinyl.)
Black, Rock-N-Ron —
That's How I'm Living (voc, bonus beats, inst) ... 12-inch Next Plateau, 1987. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Tribe Called Quest —
Midnight Marauders ... LP Jive, 1993. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 20.98
A masterpiece from prime era Tribe Called Quest! Midnight Maurauders was Tribe's third LP, and even though there were no tracks yet credited to the Ummah, this is pretty much the beginning of Tribe's transition to that sound – with the same mellow, laid back vibe as their best early material ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buju Banton —
Make My Day (radio, LP, Troopa Mix)/Mercury, 1990s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Cam'ron —
Purple Haze ... LP Roc-A-Fella, 2004. Near Mint- 2LP ... $34.99
Includes "More Gansta Music" feat Juelz Santana, "Get Down", "Killa Cam", "Down And Out" feat Kanye West & Syleena Johnson, "Harlem Streets", "Soap Opera", "Bubble Music", "Get 'Em Girls" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(On purple vinyl, including the insert! Cover has a promo sticker on the back.)
Public Enemy —
Don't Believe The Hype/Def Jam, 1988. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Three tracks off the classic first Public Enemy LP featuring the Bomb Squad's legendary wall-of-sound production. Plus an instrumental mix of "Prophets of Rage" called the "Power Version." 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Def Jam sleeve with light waer and a promo stamp.)
Notorious BIG —
Ready To Die (Remaster LP) ... LP Bad Boy, 1995. Very Good 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Biggie's masterpiece – remastered! 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 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. NOTE – Vinyl is oxidized on Side A and plays with noise on the first three tracks. Cover has bumped corners and a scratch through the barcode.)
Run-DMC —
King Of Rock ... LP Profile, 1985. Very Good ... $29.99
Run-DMC's great second album, with rock hard production by Russell Simmons and classic cuts! It's fascinating to listen to this album all these years later, with the knowledge that this hungry hip hop act from Queens was so soon to conquer the world. Great stuff from a legendary crew! This is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo.)
Cookie Crew —
Got To Keep On (voc, Danny D's hiphouse rmx, what's a remix rmx, hiphouse inst)/FFRR, 1989. Very Good ... $0.99
"What's A Remix Remix?" by Prince Paul. Original version produced by Daddy O of Stetsasonic. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve with a promo stamp, a bit wavy from moisture with a large peeled patch at the bottom on back.)
Public Enemy —
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back ... LP Def Jam, 1988. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
The massive second album by PE – and the one where where the hit their full creative stride, and their politics and philosphy hit at full force – moving Public Enemy from an imposing threat to both the hip hop and pop music status quo to a straight up cultural phenomenon! There's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, incluiding the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a bent corner and some edge wear.)
Various —
Benzi & Diplo Present – Fear & Loathing In Hunts Vegas – We Got The Remix Special Edition ... CD Paper Route/Mad Decent, 2008. Used ... $4.99
Tracks by Blaqstarr, Jackie Chain, Big P.O.P.E., Dawgy Baggz, PRGz, B.O.S.S., Jhi-Ali, and Money ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
All Natural & Family Tree —
Family Tree Presents... Tree House Rock ... CD All Natural, 2003. Used ... $5.99
Nice!!! This is the tightest full length effort yet by the extended Family Tree collective. Tone B Nimble, Capital D, Iomos Marad, Greenweedz, Rita J, Daily Plannet and the rest have reined in their sound for this one – a very strong set of classically-trained hip hop that should take ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Queen Latifah —
Fly Girl (voc, inst)/Tommy Boy, 1991. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $3.99
"Nature of a Sista", produced by Luis Vega has sort of Bomb Squad wall-of-sound feel. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Tommy Boy sleeve.)
Dr Jeckyll & Mr Hyde —
Transformation (voc, inst)/Profile, 1986. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Profile sleeve.)
Common —
Resurrection ... CD Relativity, 1994. Used ... $7.99
In 1994 when everyone seemed to be turning hardcore, Common Sense wasn't having it. Introspective tales of growing up and living on the South Side that fit perfectly with No I.D.'s mellow production and spiced up with two guest appearances by Y-Not aka Twilight Tone. Classic LP, solid all the way ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Beastie Boys —
Beastie Boys Music ... CD Capitol, 1980s/1990s/2000s. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
A career-spanning set of work from the Beastie Boys – one that features tracks from both their Def Jam and Capitol/Grand Royal years – in a way that really shows the continuing evolution of their sound! The tracklist is great – classics from every generation, and the kind of cuts ... read more CD
Pete Rock —
80 Blocks Instrumentals ... LP 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
Various —
M. Walk Productions Featuring The Union ... LP Capitol, 1989. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Pete Rock —
Petestrumentals ... LP BBE (UK), 2001. New Copy 2LP ... $24.99 26.98
A mad bit of funk from the great Pete Rock! Pete's easily one of the best hip hop producers of the past decade – and this album's a sublime batch of instrumental tracks that focuses on his talent for remaking an older groove. The set's one of the first on BBE's groundbreaking Beat ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(This is the revised edition.)
Jay Dee —
Welcome 2 Detroit ... LP BBE (UK), 2001. New Copy 2LP ... $24.99 29.99
The first of BBE's forays into current hip hop – and a wonderful debut in the series! The album started as a breakbeat project from Detroit's Jay Dee, but soon morphed into a full-on hip hop album – complete with real instrumentation on Fender Rhodes, trumpet, keyboards, and drums, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warren G —
I Want It All Remix (clean/G Funk/Restless, 1999. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Mack 10. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Lil Wayne —
Everything (radio, lp, inst, tv) ... 12-inch Universal, 2001. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Kid N Play —
Funhouse (The House We Dance In) (funhouse voc, funhouse voc extra, funhouse inst, funhouse acapella) ... 12-inch Select, 1990. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner and is lightly bent near the opening.)
Whodini —
Escape (I Need A Break) (special extended mix, acapella, inst)/Jive, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
"Escape", the first big hit for Whodini, along with our favorite Halloween hip hop track (outside of the Ghetto Boys). 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Cover has a promo stamp and bumped corner.)
Def Squad —
Get Da Money (main, clean, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Dreamworks, 1999. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Produced by Erick Sermon, featuring Ja Rule. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Beastie Boys —
Shake Your Rump/Capitol, 1989. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a stickered sleeve, with some stains on back.)
Big Daddy Kane —
Very Special (album, underground mix, edit w/Cold Chillin/Reprise, 1993. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $7.99
Featuring Spinderella, Laree Williams, and Karen Anderson on Very Special. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Chubb Rock —
Rock 'N' Roll Dude (voc, dub mix)/Select, 1986. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $7.99
From Chubb Rock's First LP. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Time Zone —
World Destruction (5:30, 6:20) ... 12-inch Celluloid, 1984. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
An odd collaboration between Afrika Bambaataa and John Lydon that was sort of club hit at the time, but we're not sure what to make of it these days. Dense production by Bill Laswell with his standard heavy beats, guitar and synth lines. The vocal version has Bambaataa and Lydon predicting the end ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a lightly bent and cut corner.)
Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three —
Roof Is On Fire (voc, scratchin', jivin') ... 12-inch Reality, 1984. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Fantasy splatter sleeve)
