This limited vinyl box set includes the full Illmatic album and two remixes spread across six big - hole 45s. The 7 - inches are neatly placed in a custom hardbound casebook. Inside, there's a 64 - page book with extended liner notes by Sacha Jenkins, full lyrics, photos, and a 12 - inch singles discography. The casebook is protected by a premium outer slipcase with the iconic album art printed in gold. Only 3000 copies are available. Thirty years ago, Nasir 'Nas' Jones released Illmatic, widely seen as the greatest hip - hop album ever. Before 1994, Nas was making demo tapes and performing with Large Professor. In 1991, he had an unforgettable verse on Main Source's 'Live at the Barbeque'. The next year, he released 'Halftime' and signed with Columbia Records. A dream team of producers worked on Illmatic, making it a 5 - Mic classic. It established Nas as the best rapper in 1994 and raised the bar for hip - hop. Illmatic is a mid - 90s classic with no filler, one intro, and 9 perfect hip - hop tracks. Every song matters, from Premier's 'N.Y State Of Mind' to Pete Rock's 'The World Is Yours'. Other tracks like 'Memory Lane' and 'One Love' show Nas' connection to his neighborhood. Large Professor and Premier delivered great singles. Even after 30 years, the album remains timeless. The 7 - inch details are: 1. The Genesis / N.Y. State of Mind; 2. Life’s a Bitch (feat. AZ) / The World is Yours; 3. Halftime / Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park); 4. One Love (feat. Q - Tip) / One Time For Your Mind; 5. Represent / It Ain’t Hard to Tell; 6. Life’s A Bitch (Arsenal Mix) / It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Large Professor Remix).
Using this vinyl box set is easy. Just take it out of the outer slipcase carefully. Open the hardbound casebook and select the 7 - inch vinyl you want to play. Put it on your record player and enjoy the music. When handling the vinyls, make sure your hands are clean to avoid scratching them. Store the box set in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent damage to the vinyls and the casebook. If the vinyls get dirty, you can use a vinyl cleaning brush to gently clean the grooves. Remember, this is a limited - edition item, so handle it with care to keep it in good condition for a long time.
