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| Artist: | Nas, Nas, Nas |
| Title: | Nas Illmatic CLEAR VINYL LP |
| Label: | |
| Released: | 12/03/2021 |
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| Format: | VINYL LP - CLEAR |
| Country | Europe |
| Barcode: | 0194398431116 |
| Catalogue number: | 19439843111 |
| SKU: | 3A0862 |
| Condition: | NEW |
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| Genre: | Hip Hop |
| Categories: | $59.99 Range , Discrepancy's Top 500 Vinyl Albums |
Edition Highlights
Landmark 1994 hip-hop album presented on limited clear vinyl
Classic LP format showcasing the original track sequence and production
Includes legendary tracks such as “N.Y. State of Mind,” “The World Is Yours,” and “It Ain’t Hard to Tell”
Features production from influential producers including DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, and Q-Tip
Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop albums of all time
Released in 1994, Illmatic marked the debut of Nas and quickly became one of the most celebrated albums in hip-hop history. The record captures vivid street narratives and introspective storytelling delivered through Nas’s intricate lyricism and distinctive flow. Drawing heavily from the environment of Queensbridge, New York, the album paints detailed portraits of urban life while demonstrating an exceptional level of lyrical craftsmanship for a debut release. Tracks such as “N.Y. State of Mind” and “The World Is Yours” highlight Nas’s ability to combine poetic storytelling with sharp social observation, establishing a standard that would influence generations of hip-hop artists.
This clear vinyl LP edition presents Illmatic in a visually distinctive format while preserving the album’s classic sound. The transparent pressing offers collectors an alternative presentation of a record that remains central to the genre’s history. Musically, the album’s production—crafted by some of the most respected producers in 1990s hip-hop—blends jazz-influenced samples, crisp drum breaks, and atmospheric beats that perfectly complement Nas’s lyrical delivery. For collectors and hip-hop enthusiasts, Illmatic represents a defining moment in the genre’s evolution, and this clear vinyl pressing provides a striking way to experience one of the most important albums in rap history.
| 40 Side North | ||
| A1 | The Genesis Concept By [Conceived By] - Faith Newman Concept By [Conceived By] - Nas |
1:45 |
| A2 | N.Y. State Of Mind Engineer - Eddie Sancho Producer - DJ Premier Written-By - Chris Martin (6) Written-By - Nasir Jones |
4:53 |
| A3 | Life's A Bitch Co-producer - Nas Engineer - Jason Vogel Featuring [Featured], Vocals - AZ Producer - L.E.S. Trumpet - Olu Dara Written-By - Anthony Cruz (3) Written-By - Nasir Jones Written-By - Oliver Scott Written-By - Olu Dara Written-By - Ronnie Wilson |
3:29 |
| A4 | The World Is Yours Engineer - Jamie Staub Performer [It's Yours] - T La Rock Producer - Pete Rock Written-By - Nasir Jones Written-By - Pete Phillips |
4:50 |
| A5 | Halftime Engineer - Kevin Reynolds Producer - Large Professor Written-By - Gary Byrd Written-By - Nasir Jones Written-By - William Paul Mitchell |
4:20 |
| 41st Side South | ||
| B1 | Memory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park) Engineer - Eddie Sancho Engineer [Assistant] - Luis Tineo Producer - DJ Premier Written-By - Chris Martin (6) Written-By - Nasir Jones Written-By - Peg Barsella Written-By - Reuben Wilson |
4:07 |
| B2 | One Love Engineer - Tim Latham Producer - Q-Tip Written-By - Jimmy Heath Written-By - Jonathan Davis (2) Written-By - Nasir Jones |
5:24 |
| B3 | One Time 4 Your Mind Engineer - Kevin Reynolds Engineer [Assistant] - Jack Hersca Producer - Large Professor Written-By - Nasir Jones Written-By - William Paul Mitchell |
3:18 |
| B4 | Represent Engineer - Eddie Sancho Engineer [Assistant] - Luis Tineo Producer - DJ Premier Written-By - Chris Martin (6) Written-By - Nasir Jones |
4:13 |
| B5 | It Ain't Hard To Tell Engineer - Stan Wallace Engineer [Mix] - Diego Garrido Engineer [Tracking] - Anton Pukshansky Producer - Large Professor Written-By - Nasir Jones Written-By - William Paul Mitchell |
3:22 |
| format | vinyl |
| Despatched In | 2-4 weeks |
| Forthcoming | No |
| Recently In Stock | No |
| Forthcoming | No |
Excellent Repress from NY's Finest
By: Nicholas on 14 April 2021Suburb re-pressing and reissue from one of Hip-Hop's very best. Great bass and dynamics with no surface noise or pops. Better than the 'Illmatic XX' pressing. An absolute steal for this price.
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