Eminem - The Eminem Show First Press Vinyl

Artist: Eminem

Title: The Eminem Show

Label: Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records / Shady Records

Catalogue Number: 493 290-1

Country: Europe

Original Release Year: 2002

Pressing Year: 2002 European First Pressing

Format: Double Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Eminem Show is Eminem's fourth studio album and one of the defining hip-hop releases of the 21st century. Released in 2002, it showcased a more personal and politically charged side of the rapper while retaining the sharp lyricism and humour that made him a global superstar. Largely self-produced, alongside contributions from Dr. Dre, Jeff Bass and Mr. Porter, the album became the best-selling album worldwide in 2002 and has since achieved multi-platinum status across the globe.

Featuring iconic tracks including Without Me, Cleanin' Out My Closet, Sing For The Moment, Superman, Business, White America and Till I Collapse, the album remains one of Eminem's most celebrated and influential releases.

Pressing Notes

Original 2002 European first pressing on Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records / Shady Records, catalogue number 493 290-1.

Issued as a double LP, this first European pressing was manufactured during a period when vinyl production was relatively low compared to CD sales, making original copies increasingly difficult to find. Complete copies with the original printed inners are especially desirable, and collectors regard this pressing as one of the key modern hip-hop releases on vinyl.

Track Listing

Side One

Curtains Up
White America
Business
Cleanin' Out My Closet
Square Dance

Side Two

The Kiss
Soldier
Say Goodbye Hollywood
Drips

Side Three

Without Me
Paul Rosenberg
Sing For The Moment
Superman

Side Four

Hailie's Song
Steve Berman
When The Music Stops
Say What You Say
'Till I Collapse
My Dad's Gone Crazy
Additional Information
Original 2002 European first pressing
Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records / Shady Records
Catalogue Number 493 290-1
Double vinyl LP
33⅓ RPM
Original printed inner sleeves
Produced by Eminem, Dr. Dre, Jeff Bass and Mr. Porter
Features Without Me
Includes Cleanin' Out My Closet
Features Sing For The Moment
Includes Superman
Features Till I Collapse
One of the best-selling albums of 2002
Highly collectible original vinyl pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Records: 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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