{"product_id":"de-la-soul-is-dead-vinyl","title":"De La Soul - Is Dead Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: De La Soul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: De La Soul Is Dead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Tommy Boy Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: BLR LP8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 × Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro\u003cbr\u003e\nOodles Of O's\u003cbr\u003e\nTalkin' Bout Hey Love\u003cbr\u003e\nPease Porridge\u003cbr\u003e\nSkit 1\u003cbr\u003e\nLet, Let Me In\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nBitties In The BK Lounge\u003cbr\u003e\nMy Brother's A Basehead\u003cbr\u003e\nA Roller Skating Jam Named \"Saturdays\"\u003cbr\u003e\nWRMS' Dedication To The Bitty\u003cbr\u003e\nRing Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Three\u003cbr\u003e\nMillie Pulled A Pistol On Santa\u003cbr\u003e\nWho Do U Worship?\u003cbr\u003e\nKicked Out The House\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's So Special\u003cbr\u003e\nKeepin' The Faith\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Four\u003cbr\u003e\nA Roller Skating Jam Named \"Saturdays\" (Remix)\u003cbr\u003e\nBitties In The BK Lounge\u003cbr\u003e\nRing Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)\u003cbr\u003e\nKeepin' The Faith\u003cbr\u003e\nDe La Soul Is Dead\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal album released in 1991\u003cbr\u003e\nTommy Boy Records\u003cbr\u003e\n2 × Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced primarily by Prince Paul\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures 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\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark alternative hip-hop album\u003cbr\u003e\nDe La Soul's second studio album\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the most influential releases of early-1990s hip-hop\u003cbr\u003e\nLater official vinyl editions include the 2023 Chrysalis 2LP reissue, catalogue RMM0521.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord 1: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord 2: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeves: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492812792181,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/CADD6003-6436-49FC-8348-EE80338BAF8A.jpg?v=1786547096","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/de-la-soul-is-dead-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}