Album Facts
Nas - It Was Written Vinyl LP
How do you follow-up Illmatic? With this.
- Get On Down vinyl reissue of Nas's 1996 second album It Was Written
- The polished, mafioso-leaning follow-up to Illmatic
- Includes If I Ruled the World with Lauryn Hill, Street Dreams, and The Message
Price $39.00
Format 2xLP
Label Get On Down
Genre Hip-hop, Rap
Barcode/UPC 194398825915
Color Black
Year 2024 (originally 1996)
Condition
For Fans Of
Released in 1996 on Columbia, It Was Written is Nas's second album and the more polished, cinematic follow-up to Illmatic. Largely produced by the Trackmasters with contributions from DJ Premier and Havoc, it traded raw boom-bap for a sleeker, mafioso-rap grandeur that pushed Nas to the top of the charts. It's anchored by "If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)" with Lauryn Hill, "Street Dreams," and "The Message." A defining record of mid-'90s New York rap and essential for any hip-hop collection.
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Is this vinyl record an official pressing?
Yes. GOOD TASTE Records only sells verified, official pressings online. This record is authentic and new.
Yes. GOOD TASTE Records only sells verified, official pressings online. This record is authentic and new.
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This LP is shipped in vinyl-safe packaging to ensure it arrives in pristine condition.
This LP is shipped in vinyl-safe packaging to ensure it arrives in pristine condition.
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While this album may appear elsewhere, purchasing through GOOD TASTE Records ensures verified condition, official color variant, and direct seller accountability.
In-stock inventory is also available in our Boston retail store.
While this album may appear elsewhere, purchasing through GOOD TASTE Records ensures verified condition, official color variant, and direct seller accountability.
In-stock inventory is also available in our Boston retail store.
