De La Soul - Is Dead Vinyl

Artist: De La Soul

Title: De La Soul Is Dead

Label: Tommy Boy Records

Catalogue Number: BLR LP8

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1991

Pressing Year: 1991

Format: 2 × Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

De La Soul Is Dead is the second studio album by legendary hip-hop trio De La Soul, originally released in May 1991. Produced primarily by the visionary Prince Paul, the album represented a darker and more experimental direction from the group's groundbreaking debut, while retaining their inventive production, humour and unmistakable lyrical style.

The album features a mixture of imaginative storytelling, skits, samples and laid-back alternative hip-hop, creating a concept-driven record that remains one of De La Soul's most acclaimed releases.

Featuring classics including A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays", Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey), Keepin' The Faith, Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa and Oodles Of O's, this is an essential album for any serious hip-hop vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Originally released in 1991 on Tommy Boy Records, De La Soul Is Dead has subsequently appeared in a number of vinyl editions. The album's original vinyl configuration differs from later expanded editions, with the original release containing 23 tracks.

This listing is for the vinyl edition supplied. Please provide the catalogue number or a photograph of the labels if you would like the exact pressing identified, as this title has been issued in several different editions.

Track Listing
Side One
Intro
Oodles Of O's
Talkin' Bout Hey Love
Pease Porridge
Skit 1
Let, Let Me In
Side Two
Bitties In The BK Lounge
My Brother's A Basehead
A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"
WRMS' Dedication To The Bitty
Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)
Side Three
Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa
Who Do U Worship?
Kicked Out The House
It's So Special
Keepin' The Faith
Side Four
A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (Remix)
Bitties In The BK Lounge
Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)
Keepin' The Faith
De La Soul Is Dead
Additional Information
Original album released in 1991
Tommy Boy Records
2 × Vinyl LP
33⅓ RPM
Produced primarily by Prince Paul
Features Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey), A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays", Keepin' The Faith, Oodles Of O's and Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa
Landmark alternative hip-hop album
De La Soul's second studio album
One of the most influential releases of early-1990s hip-hop
Later official vinyl editions include the 2023 Chrysalis 2LP reissue, catalogue RMM0521.
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record 1: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record 2: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeves: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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