Album Facts
Nas - Illmatic (Clear Color) Vinyl LP
Queensbridge king's debut LP and some of the best hip-hop ever made
- Clear Color vinyl pressing of Nas's 1994 debut album Illmatic
- Golden-age production from DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Q-Tip, and L.E.S.
- Includes N.Y. State of Mind, The World Is Yours, Halftime, and One Love
Illmatic is Nas's 1994 debut on Columbia, ten tracks of dense, cinematic Queensbridge storytelling from a 20-year-old writing at an astonishing level. The production reads like a golden-age dream team: DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Q-Tip and L.E.S., each bringing their sharpest work to beats built around jazz and soul samples. "N.Y. State of Mind," "The World Is Yours," "Memory Lane" and "It Ain't Hard to Tell" are hip-hop scripture, and the record helped reset East Coast rap around pure lyricism. Short, focused and endlessly quotable, it remains the benchmark for a rap debut.
This edition is pressed on clear vinyl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this vinyl record an official pressing?
Yes. GOOD TASTE Records only sells verified, official pressings online. This record is authentic and new.
How is this vinyl record packaged?
This LP is shipped in vinyl-safe packaging to ensure it arrives in pristine condition.
Is this item available elsewhere?
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.
